Recognizing and Prioritizing of “Construction 4.0” Drivers in Iran for the Horizon of Twenty Years

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD Student in Industrial Administration, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Industrial Administration, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Industrial Administration, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: The influence of the emerging flow of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the old construction industry has led to the formation of a new revolutionary flow in this field, which has been introduced to the world of science and technology in recent years as "Construction 4.0". This new phenomenon refers to the application of technologies belonging to the industry 4.0 approach in the construction industry. The main question in this study is what are the drivers and areas affecting the formation of the phenomenon of construction 4.0 in Iran and which of them have more importance and priority.
Methods: To find a scientific answer to this question, a developmental, qualitative and descriptive research was designed. In the first step, an initial list of possible drivers of this phenomenon was compiled based on research records and valid scientific reports. Subsequently, with the formation of a meeting of experts, this list was refined based on the local requirements of the Iranian society. In the second phase of this study, which was conducted with the aim of prioritizing these drivers, with the participation of a number of experts, while performing two rounds of Delphi technique, these factors and areas were prioritized at three levels.
Findings: Two drivers "Scientific cooperation with the developed countries" and "Technological advances in new fields" were selected as the first priority, five drivers as the second priority and eight drivers as the third priority.
Conclusion: The findings of this research can be used to draw a roadmap for our country to join the new construction 4.0 trend and guide strategic and operational plans for the success of the country's construction industry in this field.
 

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