Construction Digitalisation: A Capability Maturity Model for Construction Organisations

This book explores construction digitalization, particularly in developing countries, and proposes a digitalization capability maturity model to assist construction organizations in self-assessing and benchmarking their digital capabilities. Digitalization can improve project delivery and provide a competitive advantage, but many construction organizations in developing economies need guidance on how to transform digitally. The book provides valuable insights for construction company owners, regulatory bodies, and management researchers interested in the digitalization of the construction industry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of construction digitalisation, with a specific focus on developing countries. It presents a groundbreaking conceptual framework called the digitalisation capability maturity model, designed to empower construction organisations to assess and benchmark their digital capabilities as they embark on their digital transformation journeys.

The construction industry has long faced numerous challenges, including inefficient project delivery, limited competitive advantage, and a lack of technological advancements. However, digitalisation presents a transformative solution to these issues. By embracing digital technologies, construction organisations can streamline their processes, enhance project management, improve collaboration, and ultimately deliver higher-quality projects more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Research has consistently shown that construction organisations that transition from traditional service delivery approaches to more digitalised ones experience significant improvements in project delivery and a strengthened competitive edge. Developed countries, where digitalisation has already taken root, serve as a testament to the potential benefits of this transformation. However, construction organisations in developing economies often face barriers to digitalisation, including limited infrastructure, lack of expertise, and cultural resistance.

To address this gap, this book provides valuable guidance for construction organisations seeking to transform their entities digitally. It offers a step-by-step approach, covering key areas such as identifying digital opportunities, developing a digital strategy, implementing digital technologies, and measuring and evaluating digital performance. The book is particularly useful for construction company owners who are eager to leverage digital technologies to improve their operations and gain a competitive advantage.

Furthermore, regulatory bodies in the construction industry can adopt the capabilities identified in the book as essential prerequisites for their members. By promoting the adoption of digital technologies and best practices, regulatory bodies can ensure that the construction industry remains competitive, sustainable, and resilient in the face of evolving technological advancements.

As a theoretical foundation for management researchers, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the digitalisation of the construction industry and its associated industries. It provides insights into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices, enabling researchers to stay at the forefront of the field and contribute to the ongoing development of the industry.

In conclusion, construction digitalisation is a critical imperative for the industry's future growth and competitiveness. This book provides a comprehensive framework and practical guidance for construction organisations seeking to transform their entities digitally. By embracing digital technologies, construction organisations can unlock new opportunities, improve project delivery, and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. The time is now for the industry to embrace digitalisation and reap the benefits it offers.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 159 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367758547