Good Practices and Recommendations for Success in Construction Digitalization

Abstract

Constantly increasing competition and challenges for construction enterprises in combination with the rapid development of information and communication technologies require digitalization of business processes related to this industry. The purpose of this research paper is to present analysis of good practices and recommendations for success in construction digitalization. Some common features of modern digitalization in the sector are outlined. Different approaches to digitalization and types of governance models that relate to these approaches are distinguished. Based on researched good practices for digitalization, a set of factors is derived, related to its potential for success. Guidelines for companies to follow in order to increase their chances of successful digitalization are proposed. The main method of analysis is content analysis of scientific publications and expert opinions of specialists from construction area.