Risk Associated with Digitalization in the Construction Industry: A Bibliometric Review of Present and Future Trends
摘要
The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift through the adoption of digital technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT). While these innovations promise significant benefits in terms of efficiency, cost reduction, and safety, they also introduce new risks that must be carefully managed. This study conducts a bibliometric review to explore the risks associated with construction digitalization, analyzing trends, key contributors, and emerging research topics in the field. By examining 32 peer-reviewed articles from the Web of Science (WoS) database from 2014 to 2024, this study, using Vosviewer, identifies publications and citations over time, the most prolific authors, and co-occurrence keywords. The study reveals that digitalization and associated risks have gained substantial scholarly attention, particularly in the last few years, with a marked increase in both publications and citations. The findings highlight the dominance of topics such as AI, robotics, and digital twin technology, while also pointing out the need for further exploration in areas like digital partnerships and IoT applications. This review not only maps the current landscape of research but also identifies gaps and provides directions for future studies to ensure a smooth and secure transition to digitalization in the construction industry. As this literature review has limitations related to its scope and search criteria, future studies can provide a broader investigation into these areas.