CONSTRUCTION ORGANISATION MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR DIGITAL TWIN IMPLEMENTATION TO REDUCE OPERATIONAL CARBON IN BUILDINGS

Chukwuka Christian Ohueri, Md Asrul Nasid Bin Masrom

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The fragmented nature of Digital Twin (DT), multidisciplinary involvement, and overarching carbon criteria pose challenges for construction organisations’ management in effectively implementing DT for reducing operational carbon (ROC) in buildings. However, a critical research gap exists in how effective management can enhance DT adoption within the context of construction organisations. This study aims to develop a Construction Organisation Management-Model (COM) to enhance DT adoption among construction firms towards reducing operational carbon emissions in existing buildings. Questionnaire data from 345 multidisciplinary construction experts across the globe were analysed via confirmatory factor analysis. As a result, the structural model was developed. Specifically, the combined implementation of key elements like technology adoption, process reengineering, change management, and complex system interconnections positively impacts the management of DT for ROC. Performance monitoring & evaluation play a critical intermediary role between the abovementioned elements and the management of DT for ROC, while government & stakeholder involvement mediates solely between technology adoption and the effective management of DT for ROC. The study demonstrates how various management theories interconnect to facilitate the adoption of complex emerging technologies such as DT while presenting an actionable pathway for construction organisations to reduce carbon emissions in existing buildings.

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Construction Management, Digital Twin, Operational Carbon, Buildings, Retrofitting.

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