Development of Key Domain-Relevant Technologies for Smart Construction in China

Smart construction integrates new-generation information technology with construction and is important for the highquality development of China’s construction industry. This study expounds the basic concept and importance of smart construction and summarizes four types of key domain-relevant technologies: engineering software for entire industrial chain integration, construction Internet of things for smart construction sites, intelligent construction machinery for man–machine integration, and construction big data for intelligent decision making. Subsequently, we analyze the current status and weaknesses of these technologies in terms of market environment, enterprise deployment, and core resource reserves through questionnaire survey and expert interview. Moreover, we identify the development goals and propose the major tasks, including establishing and improving the standards system; promoting cooperation among industry, universities, research institutes, and application; improving intellectual property protection; and conducting pilot demonstration of typical projects. Furthermore, suggestions are proposed from the perspectives of government, enterprises, and universities