WOODHEAD, Roy, STEPHENSON, Paul and MORREY, Denise (2018). Digital construction: From point solutions to IoT ecosystem. Automation in Construction, 93, 35-46.
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Abstract
This paper takes a longitudinal view of literature to explain the current period as disruptive technology drives an
evolutionary adaptation of the construction industry in a historical socio-technological process. The authors
argue the way Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are conceived as singularly focused “point solutions” undermine
future opportunities. An evolutionary view is overlooked because extant literature describes technology in a
particular epoch. An ecosystem perspective needs to influence IT strategy as an emerging “digital layer”
transcends a smart city and continues to function long after a traditional construction project completes. We
describe innovation as a succession of transformational waves in an evolutionary process that is currently
manifesting as “Industry 4.0” and changing expectations for the construction industry. The paper concludes by
listing emerging trends and warns existing UK construction companies must understand the transformational
process they are in and learn how to adapt with a stronger drive for R&D.
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