Towards a digital competency framework for the construction industry

Abstract: The construction industry is widely considered to be one of the least efficient, most wasteful and least digitalized sectors. Digitalization of this industry is acknowledged as a top priority, reflected in the massive demand for digital processes, as well as the increasing government mandates and regulations. Nevertheless, the lack of suitable workforce and a standard mechanism for inferring competencies means the industry is slow to reach digital maturity. This paper seeks to address this need, by proposing a competency framework. This framework aims to support industry and academia in identifying necessary competencies for the digitalization of the construction industry.