Preliminary analysis of the digital transformation process in the construction sector under social, technical, and operational perspectives
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https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v19i1.2231Keywords:
Digitalization, Digitization, Construction sector, Sociotechnical environment, Case studyAbstract
Digital transformation has been providing several benefits in different industrial sectors. The AECO industry, regardless of its slow pace, has been trying to follow this trend. This work aims to present a preliminary analysis of the digital transformation process in Brazilian construction companies from sociotechnical perspectives. The methodological approach was a case study consisting of thirteen interviews carried out in seven manufacturing and construction companies. Results analysis encompasses social, technical, and operational perspectives, contemplating aspects related to human resources, culture, digital technologies and trends, work infrastructure, production processes, and performance. Initial perceptions indicated that the sector might still be digitizing rather than digitalizing.
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