Internationale Zeitschrift für Wirtschafts- und Managementwissenschaften

Construction Industry Use of the Cloud: Case Studies, Advantages and Drawbacks

Abstract

Ergin Bayrak

For a number of years, cloud computing technologies have revolutionized numerous industries. The construction industry is well-positioned to benefit from these technologies for operational and competitive advantages, but their widespread adoption follows a steep trend. As a result, the current contributions and use cases of cloud computing in construction practices are highlighted in this study. As a result, 92 peer-reviewed publications published between 2009 and 2019 were used in a systematic review. The fact that cloud computing is an innovation delivery enabler for other emerging technologies in the construction industry such as building information modelling, the internet of things, virtual reality, augmented reality, and big data analytics is a key highlight of the findings. As a result, the current and potential application areas of cloud computing in the construction industry are highlighted in this paper. In addition, the paper discusses ways to overcome obstacles that prevent the construction industry from adopting cloud computing more widely.