A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Digital technologies in architecture, engineering, and construction
Abstract Digitalization in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is slow due to significant challenges in technology adoption. The study aims to promote technology adoption by advancing the understanding of digital technologies in the AEC sector. This article presents the findings from a quantitative scoping review, encompassing 3950 technology-related abstracts retrieved from the Scopus database, providing a preliminary assessment of literature size, geographic innovation hotspots, research gaps, and key concepts in the AEC field. The results show that Building Information Modelling (1852 studies) dominates the literature, while topics like 3D Printing (311) and Internet of Things (227) are gaining traction. China (687 publications) and the United States (566) produce most research articles. Despite the increasing interest in emerging technologies, their implementation often necessitates acquiring specific skill sets. Academia needs to put a stronger focus on these technologies in education and tighter collaboration with the industry is needed.
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Highlights Categorization into dominant, emerging, underdeveloped, and niche technologies. BIM by far most dominant; IoT, 3D printing, AI and Machine Learning are emerging. China and US stand for most publications; Africa and South-America underrepresented. Implementation of new technologies requires new skill sets for AEC professionals. Academia needs to put a stronger focus on emerging technologies in education.
Digital technologies in architecture, engineering, and construction
Abstract Digitalization in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is slow due to significant challenges in technology adoption. The study aims to promote technology adoption by advancing the understanding of digital technologies in the AEC sector. This article presents the findings from a quantitative scoping review, encompassing 3950 technology-related abstracts retrieved from the Scopus database, providing a preliminary assessment of literature size, geographic innovation hotspots, research gaps, and key concepts in the AEC field. The results show that Building Information Modelling (1852 studies) dominates the literature, while topics like 3D Printing (311) and Internet of Things (227) are gaining traction. China (687 publications) and the United States (566) produce most research articles. Despite the increasing interest in emerging technologies, their implementation often necessitates acquiring specific skill sets. Academia needs to put a stronger focus on these technologies in education and tighter collaboration with the industry is needed.
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Highlights Categorization into dominant, emerging, underdeveloped, and niche technologies. BIM by far most dominant; IoT, 3D printing, AI and Machine Learning are emerging. China and US stand for most publications; Africa and South-America underrepresented. Implementation of new technologies requires new skill sets for AEC professionals. Academia needs to put a stronger focus on emerging technologies in education.
Digital technologies in architecture, engineering, and construction
Brozovsky, Johannes (author) / Labonnote, Nathalie (author) / Vigren, Olli (author)
2023-11-17
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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