Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: Latest Advances and Prospects

Dear Colleagues,

The main aim of this Special Issue is to stimulate theoretically and empirically informed discussions regarding the latest digital transformation advances and prospects in the construction sector. Specifically, the Special Issue calls for papers that are methodologically robust, with a strong theoretical grounding, containing either theoretical contributions or refinement, or the development and application of new theories relevant to this context. Whilst papers could consider or assess the impact of digitalization on project-, firm- or sector-level performance, work that specifically considers the role of supplier-level firms and how these are influenced or are impacted upon by digital transformations is also particularly encouraged. This Special Issue welcomes discussions of the latest digital innovations in construction and evaluations of their potential for improving construction project delivery or managerial practice.  In addition, submissions for this Special Issue are encouraged to explore any undesirable or indirect/unanticipated consequences of the diffusion of digital innovations in the context of construction. Finally, papers that explore digital approaches to leadership and teamworking at the project/firm level, organizational learning being digitally facilitated at the firm level and sector-level means of improving sustainability through digital means are also welcomed.

Dr. Barry Gledson
Prof. Dr. Sambo Lyson Zulu
Dr. Ali M. Saad
Guest Editors

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