Digital transformation has risen on the agenda for many construction firms, becoming a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market. Executives are aware of the benefits of digitisation, and most firms have digital solutions in place – at some level
Despite this, the process automation landscape in the construction industry is not where it should be. Construction Dive, in partnership with FlowForma, has conducted a construction report about the state of digitisation in the industry, with a focus on workflows and business processes.
A hallmark of the construction industry has been a residual dependence on outdated processes. While other industries have deployed digital solutions quickly, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the specific adoption challenges within construction, including affordability, low IT capacity, and a lack of internal champions for digital transformation, have stalled the digitisation process.
The report details goals for process automation, and digital transformation initiatives in 2022 and beyond
The new report details decision-makers opinions, delving into their drivers for workflow/process automation, reliance on manual processes, digital capabilities and goals for process automation, and digital transformation initiatives in 2022 and beyond.
Download the report for access to all the key findings, benchmarking resources, and recommended tips.
Key findings of the construction survey include:
- 90% of organizations use outdated methods (email/spreadsheets/paper) for 25-100% of their business processes
- 87% believe that digitization gives construction firms a competitive advantage
Report highlights include:
- The importance of business outcomes for C-suite executives, with a focus on worker safety, operational efficacy, integrated solutions, real-time data, and project time savings
- The current state of digital transformation in the construction industry: the residual dependence on outdated and paper-based processes, and industry obstacles to digital transformation
- How the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act, signed into law late last year will affect the project pipeline for construction firms
- Tips on how to empower businesspeople to adopt process automation
