Digital Transformation in road construction industry:Challenges and Opportunities

Digital transformation offers a significant opportunity to modernize road construction by improving how project information is collected, shared and used. BIM, GIS, IoT, AI, drones, GPS, cloud platforms and digital twins can contribute to better planning, productivity, quality, safety and asset management. Nevertheless, successful transformation requires more than technology. Companies must address skills, processes, interoperability, data quality, cybersecurity and organizational change. A phased approach based on pilot projects, clear KPIs and continuous training can help road construction companies achieve practical and sustainable digital transformation.

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