DIGITALIZATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR. MAIN STRATEGIES AND POLICIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
DIGITALIZATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR. MAIN STRATEGIES AND POLICIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

Author(s): Vlad Leontie, Liviu-George Maha
Subject(s): Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: construction sector; digitalization; strategies; policies;
Summary/Abstract: The construction industry is one of the most important economic sectors in the European Union, having a significant strategic role as it offers solutions in the areas of infrastructure, construction, and water or energy supply. Since more than a decade, this type of activities experiences major transformations, while digitalization along with the implementation of digital technologies started to play a central role. In this industry, the path has already been set, and concepts such as sustainable building, energy performance, and circularity have become essential. Toward achieving these dimensions, digitalization represents a valuable asset that can lead to efficiency, process improvement, and better management of business functions. The purpose of this paper lays in identifying the main strategies and policies which exist within the European Union regarding digitalization and the use of digital technologies, and the results being achieved in this field. Basing on the systematic literature review, identifying and grouping the main strategies and policies that exist within the construction sector reveal the EU's commitment to digitization, this trend being at the same time an opportunity for investors and innovation companies.

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