Table 7

Descriptive statistics analysis

Factors/ReferencesQuestionnaire statementMeanSDRank
Construction 4.0 (Hong et al., 2021; Kumar, 2018; Li et al., 2020; Wu, 2018)BIM Level 2 “BIM supported simulations and collaboration” is implemented as collaborative working and information exchange methods4.150.8949
Cloud-based common data environment is one of the main challenges for the full implementation of BIM Level 3 “BIM integrated with IoT”3.881.06014
BIM clash detection and resolution reduce rework and delayed schedules4.250.9475
4D BIM planning and scheduling are used for progress monitoring3.711.28918
Reality capture technologies are used for automated data collection from site3.711.07318
From 3D point clouds to as-built models are used to revise design and update the progress of construction3.881.21514
Digital reality improves efficiencies by making smart and informed decisions4.370.8413
Digital twin (Alizadehsalehi and Yitmen, 2021; Deng et al., 2021; Meža et al., 2021; Yitmen and Alizadehsalehi, 2021a, b; Yitmen et al., 2021)DT helps to formulate a data-centric mode of smart planning and construction4.210.8486
DT facilitates generative design process by using AI3.791.07316
DT helps to optimize creativity in design process3.851.07315
DT helps support visualizations, simulations and scenario generations applications4.420.8011
DT leverages the data streaming from a variety of site monitoring technologies and artificially intelligent functions4.130.95010
DT provides accurate status information to proactively analyze and optimize ongoing design, planning and construction4.130.97110
A DT provides real-time and effective decisions based on well-informed and reliable what-if scenario assessments4.270.9104
DT provides long-term feedback for design and planning4.230.9426
Internet of things (Gamil et al., 2020; Mahmud et al., 2018; Oke and Arowoiya, 2021; Woodhead et al., 2018)IoT is included in DT as connecting the physical and virtual worlds4.171.0048
IoT facilitate to integrate and share data by a network of interconnected physical devices4.190.8417
IoT promote the efficiency of the data collection, data transmission, data processing based on cloud computing4.380.7712
IoT solution support real-time data transformation and instantaneous data analysis4.250.8605
IoT-based sensing systems help feasibly track the progress and monitor the worksite3.961.10213
IoT help to automate the real-time decision making4.190.8868
Deep learning (Akanbi et al., 2020; Darko et al., 2020; Hou et al., 2021a; Zhang et al., 2019)Current challenges promote exploiting the use of DL in tackling construction problems3.870.95013
DL facilitate the huge amount of recorded data to analyzed and offer actinal insights for better supervision and decision-making4.020.9188
DL is required to construct a self-reliant, self-updatable and self-learning DT3.960.92813
DL enables autonomous DT that generates predictive insights and foster continuous optimization processes4.100.93411
DL facilitate to automate generative design process3.790.99716
DL support to solve cash flow prediction, onsite safety and project risk mitigated analysis in construction4.060.87310
Process Optimization (Akanbi et al., 2020; Matar et al., 2013; Oprach et al., 2019)The simulation, prediction and optimization abilities of a DT are inter-dependent and act in unison in solving the problems in planning, design and construction4.020.87412
DT facilitates dynamic optimization technologies that enable real-time system reflections and automatic model evolvement with updated data feed4.130.84110
Optimization process depends on the simulated prediction (“what will happen?”) applied for planning, or various other construction management objectives4.250.8135
DT enables pro-active modeling, tracking and optimization of construction processes and their associated off- and on-site resources4.020.93912
Optimization would be fully entrusted to the DT's goals and learning patterns in agent-driven socio/technical platforms3.730.93117
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