...Than'a Alsaoudi; Adolf Acquaye; Ahmad Mayyas Purpose This study examines how digitalization and Circular Economy (CE) practices interact to support Net-Zero readiness in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) construction sector. The study aims to explore how digital infrastructures operationalize CE...

... models (top-down, bottom-up, and middle-out), establishment forms (physical, digital, and hybrid), and business models (centralized and decentralized). Originality/value As the first study to systematically conceptualize construction hubs, this study bridges a significant research gap...

...Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni; Derek Asante Abankwa; Kerim Koc; Bernard Tuffour Atuahene; Abdullahi Saka Purpose Integrated digital delivery (IDD) is the use of digital technologies, data, and platforms to integrate work processes and connect all stakeholders working on the same project throughout...

... selective codes under three groups of drivers, barriers, and outcomes. These three groups were explained by four key aspects including organization, stakeholders, infrastructure, and business environment that set a framework for the digitalization of construction. The study finally concluded digitalization...

... approach of a Total BIM project to support implementation and strategy work connected to BIM. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative data were collected through eight semi-structured interviews with digitalization leaders from the case study project. Findings were analyzed using a holistic framework...

...Lina Gharaibeh; Kristina Maria Eriksson; Bjorn Lantz; Sandra Matarneh; Faris Elghaish Purpose The wood construction industry has been described as slow in adapting efficiency-increasing activities in its operations and supply chain. The industry is still facing challenges related to digitalization...

..., procurement, facade design and construction. Second, the capabilities for avoiding the problems were explored by conducting in-depth interviews with 18 experts in nine countries, analyzing design processes and designers' expertise and examining the usability of three digital interfaces in providing required...

...Ana Maria Gomez-Trujillo; Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez Purpose This paper aims to summarize previous research findings on the mutual relation between digital transformation and sustainability at a firm-level. Up to date, there is a gap in the literature linking both concepts and a generalized...

... to evaluate and integrate the findings in a single context. Design/methodology/approach Digital transformation in construction requires employing a wide range of various technologies. There is significant progress of research in adopting technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known...