Abstract
The paper focuses on developing a comprehensive and pragmatic IT strategy for low-margin construction activities, which forms part of the realignment of the general business strategy and on refocusing the operational model. The main elements of the IT strategy formation are analysis of the current IT environment in terms of software and hardware, carrying out a gap analysis, and developing individual functional digitalization strategies in construction execution based on BIM (Building Information Modeling), business administration processes, communication, business intelligence (BI) and reporting, and data security. Further, a large emphasis is given to the sustainable strategy implementation in terms of hardware and software readjustments, their integration, user trainings, and defining the way forward. Research methodology and initial, chosen results of an extended questionnaire and construction company staff interviews are presented.
Highlights
In our present daily life, information technologies are indispensable and the advances in automation are developing fast
We present research undertaken in a large construction company, related to choosing the best IT/business alignment options
Describing the problem—how to develop IT procedures according to the needs of a construction company and its clients, avoiding unnecessary disruptions;
Summary
In our present daily life, information technologies are indispensable and the advances in automation are developing fast. There are very individual levels of technological advancement in different areas of life and industry. The most advanced areas in industry are businesses in information and communication technology followed by the financial sector. Strategy generally involves setting goals, determining actions to achieve the goals, and mobilizing resources to execute the actions [2]. Strategy can be intended or can emerge as a pattern of activity as the organization adapts to its environment or competitors [3]. It involves activities such as strategic planning and strategic thinking [4]
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