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Digital Transformation in the Chinese Construction Industry: Status, Barriers, and Impact

Na Zhang    
Jinglei Ye    
Yi Zhong and Zhiqian Chen    

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Digital transformation is the direction that the Chinese construction industry is moving toward. This paper aims to investigate its current status, major barriers, and potential impact. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire survey was carried out. The results show that 80% of enterprises where the industry experts work have already formulated digital transformation plans or made plans. Additionally, BIM software was the most commonly used digital technology. Furthermore, ?Data Fragmentation?, ?Lack of Core Technology?, ?Weak Digital Infrastructure Allocation?, ?Lack of Technical Personnel?, and ?Lack of Technical Standards? were prominent barriers. Moreover, digital transformation was perceived to affect the procurement management mostly at a project level, and to affect the governance performance mostly at an enterprise level. These findings can provide scholars and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of digital transformation in the Chinese construction industry. They might also help policymakers formulate appropriate policies to promote digital transformation.

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