A new framework to evaluate and optimize digital transformation policies in the construction industry: A China case study

Zhang, J; Chen, M; Ballesteros-Pérez, P; Ke, Y; Gong, Z; Ni, Q

A new framework to evaluate and optimize digital transformation policies in the construction industry: A China case study

Zhang, J Chen, M Ballesteros-Pérez, P Ke, Y

Gong, Z Ni, Q

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Building Engineering, 2023, 70
Issue Date:: 2023-07-01

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dc.contributor.author	Zhang, J
dc.contributor.author	Chen, M
dc.contributor.author	Ballesteros-Pérez, P
dc.contributor.author	Ke, Y https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3426-703X
dc.contributor.author	Gong, Z
dc.contributor.author	Ni, Q
dc.date.accessioned	2024-01-15T00:43:07Z
dc.date.available	2024-01-15T00:43:07Z
dc.date.issued	2023-07-01
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Building Engineering, 2023, 70
dc.identifier.issn	2352-7102
dc.identifier.issn	2352-7102
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/174425
dc.description.abstract	Issuing effective policies to promote the digital transformation of the construction industry in the current digital context is an ongoing concern for many countries. This study aims to explore the policies’ focus of digital transformation in the construction industry, identify which policy tools are being used, and what results are being obtained. Then, some optimization paths to improve the policy system for digital transformation in the construction industry are proposed. Based on the theory of policy tools, a theme-instrument-evaluation analysis framework is built. Then, a latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) theme model, and a policy modeling consistency model with auto encoder (PMC-AE) are used to empirically analyze 82 policies issued between 2017 and 2022. Policy themes include the integration of assembled buildings, digital technology system construction, enterprise transformation and upgrading, and smart platform construction. Regarding instruments, it is found that there is a need for a more demand-based policy instruments, whereas supply-based dominate current policy tools. In terms of policy evaluation, the average rating of 25 policy samples is good, but common problems remain as their short timeliness, unclear needs and single incentives and safeguards. This study expands the analysis framework and index systems of current research on the digital transformation policies aimed at the construction industry. Namely, it improves a theoretically-informed system for the quantitative evaluation of policies which provides concrete suggestions for policy adjustment and optimization. With the latter, governments will be able to formulate more effective digital transformation strategies for the construction industry.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Building Engineering
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106388
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	0905 Civil Engineering, 1201 Architecture, 1202 Building
dc.subject.classification	3302 Building
dc.subject.classification	4005 Civil engineering
dc.title	A new framework to evaluate and optimize digital transformation policies in the construction industry: A China case study
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	70
utslib.for	0905 Civil Engineering
utslib.for	1201 Architecture
utslib.for	1202 Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
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dc.date.updated	2024-01-15T00:43:04Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	70

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Issuing effective policies to promote the digital transformation of the construction industry in the current digital context is an ongoing concern for many countries. This study aims to explore the policies’ focus of digital transformation in the construction industry, identify which policy tools are being used, and what results are being obtained. Then, some optimization paths to improve the policy system for digital transformation in the construction industry are proposed. Based on the theory of policy tools, a theme-instrument-evaluation analysis framework is built. Then, a latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) theme model, and a policy modeling consistency model with auto encoder (PMC-AE) are used to empirically analyze 82 policies issued between 2017 and 2022. Policy themes include the integration of assembled buildings, digital technology system construction, enterprise transformation and upgrading, and smart platform construction. Regarding instruments, it is found that there is a need for a more demand-based policy instruments, whereas supply-based dominate current policy tools. In terms of policy evaluation, the average rating of 25 policy samples is good, but common problems remain as their short timeliness, unclear needs and single incentives and safeguards. This study expands the analysis framework and index systems of current research on the digital transformation policies aimed at the construction industry. Namely, it improves a theoretically-informed system for the quantitative evaluation of policies which provides concrete suggestions for policy adjustment and optimization. With the latter, governments will be able to formulate more effective digital transformation strategies for the construction industry.

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