Intelligent construction: unlocking opportunities for the digital transformation of China's construction industry
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
ISSN: 0969-9988
Article publication date: 25 November 2022
Issue publication date: 2 April 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The existing literature has been mainly focused on local problems but without an overall framework for studying the top-level planning of intelligent construction from a systematic perspective. The purpose of this paper is to fill this gap.
Design/methodology/approach
This research adopts a deductive research approach.
Findings
This research proposes a reference architecture and related business scenario framework for intelligent construction based on the existing theory and industrial practice.
Originality/value
The main contribution of this research is to provide a useful reference to the Chinese government and industry for formulating digital transformation strategies, as well as suggests meaningful future research directions in the construction industry.
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Acknowledgements
The contribution of this research was based on previous studies, and the authors of this paper express their heartfelt thanks to the authors of all listed previous works.
Citation
You, Z. (2024), "Intelligent construction: unlocking opportunities for the digital transformation of China's construction industry", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 31 No. 4, pp. 1429-1453. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-08-2022-0706
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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