75. Assessing the Relationships Between Digital Transformation and Dynamic Capabilities in the Construction Industry
Invited abstract in session FA-3: Algorithms and Applications, stream Project Management and Scheduling.
Friday, 8:45-10:15Room: H5
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Navodi Wijayarathne
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| School of Business, University of Adelaide | |
| 2. | Indra Gunawan
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| Management, The University of Adelaide | |
| 3. | Frank Schultmann
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| Institute for Industrial Production, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) |
Abstract
The construction industry, as a key player in the project-based sector, is a significant contributor to the global economy, accounting for approximately 13% of the world’s GDP. This study examines the relationships between Digital Transformation (DT) and Dynamic Capabilities (DC) in the construction industry. Existing literature has established a strong correlation between DT and DC; however, this correlation has rarely been explored in the construction sector.
The thematic analysis of past literature highlights the leading role of DC in enabling effective navigation of DT. The findings imply the importance of DT as a mediator to foster DC during turbulent environments. Furthermore, the study examines how digital technologies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhance resilience and strategic capabilities.
The conceptual framework developed based on the thematic analysis is proposed for validation through hypothesis testing using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Data collection will happen through a structured survey questionnaire evaluating the construction professionals. The study intends to validate the relationships between DC and DT and the mediating role of DT. SEM is used to test the strengths and significance of both direct and mediating effects. Finally, the study plans to offer theoretical contributions by empirically validating the relationship between DT and DC in the construction industry. Simultaneously, it aims to provide practical insights for construction professionals to enhance resilience by leveraging digital adoptions through core components of DC: sensing opportunities, seizing innovations and reconfiguring resources.
Keywords
- Strategic Planning and Management
- Business Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
Status: accepted
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