Digital technology-enabled AEC project management: practical use cases, deployment patterns and emerging trends

IF 3.6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI:10.1108/ecam-09-2023-0962

Xichen Chen, Alice Yan Chang-Richards, Florence Yean Yng Ling, Tak Wing Yiu, Antony Pelosi, Nan Yang

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Abstract

Purpose

Despite extensive academic research related to digital technologies (DT), their integration into architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) projects lags in practice. This paper aims to discover DT deployment patterns and emerging trends in real-life AEC projects.

Design/methodology/approach

A case study methodology was adopted, including individual case analyses and comparative multiple-case analyses.

Findings

The results revealed the temporal distribution of DT in practical AEC projects, specific DT products/software, major project types integrated with digital solutions, DT application areas and project stages and associated project performance. Three distinct patterns in DT adoption have been observed, reflecting the evolution of DT applications, the progression from single to multiple DT integration and alignment with emerging industry requirements. The DT adoption behavior in the studied cases has been examined using the technology-organization-environment-human (TOE + H) framework. Further, eight emerging trend streams for future DT adoption were identified, with “leveraging the diverse features of certain mature DT” being a shared recognition of all studied companies.

Practical implications

This research offers actionable insights for AEC companies, facilitating the development of customized DT implementation roadmaps aligned with organizational needs. Policymakers, industry associations and DT suppliers may leverage these findings for informed decision-making, collaborative educational initiatives and product/service customization.

Originality/value

This research provides empirical evidence of applicable products/software, application areas and project performance. The examination of the TOE + H framework offers a holistic understanding of the collective influences on DT adoption. The identification of emerging trends addresses the evolving demands of the AEC industry in the digital era.

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数字技术辅助 AEC 项目管理：实际用例、部署模式和新兴趋势

目的尽管学术界对数字技术（DT）进行了广泛的研究，但在实践中，数字技术与建筑、工程和施工（AEC）项目的整合却相对滞后。本文旨在发现 DT 在实际 AEC 项目中的部署模式和新趋势。研究结果结果揭示了 DT 在实际 AEC 项目中的时间分布、特定 DT 产品/软件、与数字解决方案集成的主要项目类型、DT 应用领域和项目阶段以及相关项目绩效。我们观察到采用 DT 的三种不同模式，它们反映了 DT 应用的演变、从单一 DT 集成到多重 DT 集成的进展以及与新兴行业需求的一致性。研究案例中的 DT 应用行为采用了技术-组织-环境-人类（TOE + H）框架。此外，还确定了未来采用 DT 的八个新兴趋势流，其中 "利用某些成熟 DT 的各种特性 "是所有研究公司的共同认识。政策制定者、行业协会和 DT 供应商可利用这些研究结果做出明智决策、开展合作教育活动和定制产品/服务。原创性/价值本研究提供了适用产品/软件、应用领域和项目绩效的经验证据。对 TOE + H 框架的研究提供了对采用 DT 的集体影响的整体理解。对新兴趋势的识别满足了数字时代 AEC 行业不断发展的需求。

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Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Business, Management and Accounting-General Business,Management and Accounting

CiteScore

8.10

自引率

19.50%

发文量

226

期刊介绍： ECAM publishes original peer-reviewed research papers, case studies, technical notes, book reviews, features, discussions and other contemporary articles that advance research and practice in engineering, construction and architectural management. In particular, ECAM seeks to advance integrated design and construction practices, project lifecycle management, and sustainable construction. The journal’s scope covers all aspects of architectural design, design management, construction/project management, engineering management of major infrastructure projects, and the operation and management of constructed facilities. ECAM also addresses the technological, process, economic/business, environmental/sustainability, political, and social/human developments that influence the construction project delivery process. ECAM strives to establish strong theoretical and empirical debates in the above areas of engineering, architecture, and construction research. Papers should be heavily integrated with the existing and current body of knowledge within the field and develop explicit and novel contributions. Acknowledging the global character of the field, we welcome papers on regional studies but encourage authors to position the work within the broader international context by reviewing and comparing findings from their regional study with studies conducted in other regions or countries whenever possible.