Driving Factors behind the Adoption of Digital Twin Technology in Construction Enterprises —Based on the Grounded Theory and Analytic Network Process

Abstract

Under the development trend of digitalization and informatization of China’s construction industry, the new generation of information technology represented by digital twin has shown great potential and development space in the deep integration with the construction industry. However, at present, the adoption of digital twin technology by construction enterprises is still very limited. Therefore, how to effectively promote the application and promotion of this technology in the construction industry is an urgent research problem to be solved. Based on the grounded theory, this paper takes domestic and foreign journal literature, government policies and industry reports, and interviews with construction enterprise personnel as research materials, and identifies 26 driving factors under six dimensions, such as technical level, technical advantage, and organizational management. Based on the survey results of 16 industry experts, the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method was used to determine the weight and ranking of each driving factor, and 10 key driving factors affecting the adoption of digital twin technology by construction enterprises were found. The research results show that the development of digital twin platform and related scientific research progress, government policy support and guidance, technical recognition and support of senior managers and other factors play an important role in the process of adopting digital twin technology in construction enterprises. To promote the application and development of digital twin technology, it is necessary to focus on the simultaneous improvement of key driving factors and implement reasonable and effective strategies.