Conclusions The research project promoted by CECE aims at investigating the phenomenon of digitalisation in the construction sector so as to gain a better understanding of its dynamics and evolution in years to come. Methodologically speaking, the project adopts a comprehensive approach to the subject by analysing risks and opportunities related to the adoption of digital technologies by focusing on the following areas: business models, relationship with public authorities and regulatory bodies and skills and competences. The project has been constantly supervised by a Steering Committee that saw the participation of members from the entire value chain – OEMs, rental companies and contractors –who contributed to the project by helping identify companies for the interviews and case studies, revise questionnaires, monitor and approve the overall results. From the research, it emerges that “digitalisation” is a much wider concept than the adoption of digital technologies per se, as it has to do with the role technologies play in reshaping organizations, processes, products and services. One feature was identified as the common denominator of digitalisation: data. Digitalisation therefore means accessing information to gain insights and to leverage the “power of information” that derives from the collection, analysis and management of data to provide new solutions with a higher value added.
Internet of Things
Cloud
Drones
DATA
Additive Manufacturing
Robotics
Source: ID Consulting and S.I.RI.O.
Overall, digitalisation tends to be perceived as a very promising opportunity for companies in the construction sector to enhance their competitiveness in the future. From the analysis of interviews and case studies it emerges that digitalisation is a pervasive phenomenon that can generate a positive impact in the following areas
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