Enterprise Digital Twins: Enhancing Strategic Data Utilisation from Construction Sites

Abstract: This paper introduces the concept of ‘Enterprise Digital Twin’ (EDT) as a new form of digital enterprise in the construction sector, which extends beyond the scope of individual construction sites and projects to enable a variety of data-driven operational and strategic insights for construction organisation. Despite its importance, there exists a notable scarcity of research in this area. This paper introduces the EDT concept, presents a review of the available literature, proposes an early conceptualisation, and discusses its challenges and opportunities.