The Digital Twin concept is a novel approach based on Industry 4.0, whichrepresents the fourth industrial revolution. This research aimed to shed lighton why the construction industry lags behind other industries in terms of digitalisationand innovation, and whether the Digital Twin concept could foster innovationand usher the industry into the Industry 4.0 era. Specifically, this study soughtto research the potential value of the Digital Twin concept in enabling theconstruction industry to improve and transform through digitalisation. Toachieve this goal, an abductive research approach was employed, whichencompassed three key stages. First, a comprehensive literature review wasconducted, exploring digitalisation in the construction industry, the Digital Twinconcept, and its application in related industries. Second, qualitative interviewswere conducted in a semi-structured format to collect empirical data. Finally,thematic analysis was performed on the interview data, and themes wereanalysed and discussed in relation to the theoretical material to identifyconnections. The results of this study suggest that the Digital Twin concept holds greatpromise in driving digitalisation in the construction industry and enabling it totransform. Notably, the data-driven nature of the Digital Twin conceptemerged as the primary driver behind its value potential. Additionally,improvements in construction sites through scanning procedures for progresstracking and decision-making were found to be promising. Moreover, buildingbusiness models on the Digital Twin platform was identified as a potential valuecreator for Digital Twins. Furthermore, this study analysed the results againsttheoretical transformation frameworks that evaluate transformation potential.The Digital Twin concept was found to hold potential, although certainchallenges still exist, given the structure and dynamics of the constructionindustry. Overcoming these challenges may require improving collaborationand willingness to share valuable data.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:uu-480300 |
| Date | January 2022 |
| Creators | Nathorst-Westfelt, Philip |
| Publisher | Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik, Uppsala universitet, Industriell teknik |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Relation | SAMINT-MILI ; 22035 |
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