Development of a digital transformation maturity model for the construction industry
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
ISSN: 0969-9988
Article publication date: 10 April 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Digital transformation is crucial for achieving high-quality development in the construction industry. Assessing the industry's digital maturity is an urgent necessity. The Digital Transformation Maturity Model is a potential tool to systematically evaluate the digital maturity levels of various industries. However, most existing models predominantly focus on sectors such as the Internet and manufacturing, leaving the construction industry comparatively underrepresented. This study aims to address this gap by developing a maturity model tailored specifically for digital transformation within the construction industry.
Design/methodology/approach
This study leverages the Capability Maturity Theory and integrates the unique characteristics of the construction industry to construct a comprehensive maturity model for digital transformation. The model comprises five critical dimensions: industry environment, strategy and organization, digital infrastructure, business process and management digitization, and digital performance. These dimensions encompass a total of 25 assessment indexes. To validate the model's feasibility and effectiveness, a digital transformation maturity assessment was conducted within China's construction industry.
Findings
The results of the maturity assessment within the Chinese construction industry reveal that it currently operates at the third level of digital maturity (defined level). The industry's maturity score stands at 2.329 out of 5. This outcome indicates that the developed model is accurate and reliable in assessing the level of digital transformation maturity within the construction industry.
Originality/value
This paper contributes both practical and theoretical insights to the field of digital transformation within the construction industry. By creating a tailored maturity model, it addresses a significant gap in existing research and offers a valuable tool for assessing and advancing digital maturity levels within this industry.
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Acknowledgements
This research is directly supported by the National Social Science Fund of China (Grant No. 22BJY162) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under (Grant No.300102233614). Its support is gratefully acknowledged. The authors would like to thank the editors, reviewers and experts for their time and constructive comments.
Citation
Han, Y., Du, H. and Zhao, C. (2024), "Development of a digital transformation maturity model for the construction industry", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2023-1009
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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