Efficient construction through digital technologies in the construction and finishing trade

SMEs in the construction sector urgently need to address the following challenges: a) Implementing the digital transformation rapidly and productively. b) Achieving comprehensive inter-company col...

Overarching Objectives: 1. In response to the significant need for development, the rapid and productive implementation of digital transformation in SMEs within the construction sector, so that as many of these SMEs as possible use digital technologies and tools across all areas of their operations. 2. To the greatest extent possible, the implementation of cooperation through digital technologies among all stakeholders in the construction industry (clients, architects, engineers, and SMEs from various trades) – from planning through to execution and the ongoing management of buildings. 3. By leveraging digital technologies and establishing cooperation: a) Achieving significant productivity gains in the construction industry, improving quality and adherence to deadlines, and integrating energy and environmental considerations into the planning, construction, renovation, and management of buildings. b) Promoting holistic working practices, enhancing job satisfaction, and fostering a sense of purpose in professional life. 4. Consequently, increasing the attractiveness of vocational training and careers in the construction sector, and addressing the already high and still growing demand for qualified skilled workers and entrepreneurs.

1. All project management and quality assurance activities. 2. Analysis of best practices in the use of digital technologies and the implementation of collaborations, transfer to SMEs and support organisations, and implementation consulting. 3. Analysis of best practices for SME training programs aimed at imparting digital skills, transfer to educational providers, and implementation consulting. 4. Development, testing, evaluation, and implementation of a train-the-trainer program for teaching staff to convey digital competencies. 5. Establishment of online SME consultancy services, setting up of a Craft Lab, and appointment of a Digitalisation Officer. 6. Development, testing, evaluation, and implementation of curricula and examination regulations for teaching additional digital qualifications to high-achieving young people. 7. Development, testing, evaluation, and implementation of two further training programs: “Collaborations through Digitalisation” and “Digital Training in the Construction Sector”. 8. Development, testing, evaluation, and implementation of curricula for modules of a digital entrepreneurship training program. 9. Dissemination of results and implementation consulting, as well as all dissemination activities.

Six results were developed: R1 Best Practices in Digital Technologies and Training: Best practices adapted to national conditions for the construction industry. R2 Train-the-Trainer Programme & Capacity Building: Curriculum for a digital teacher training programme as well as online consulting, Craft Lap, and Digitalisation Officer. R3 Digital Additional Qualifications for the Construction and Finishing Trades: Curricula and examination regulations for delivering additional qualifications in “Digitalisation”. R4 Training Programme on Cooperation through Digitalisation: Curriculum and examination regulations for further training of architects, engineers, and SMEs. R5 Digital Training for the Construction and Finishing Trades: Curriculum and examination regulations for training SME management and skilled personnel. R6 Digital Entrepreneurship Education: Curricula for study and training modules to be integrated into master craftsman training and university degree programmes. In addition, two further outputs were developed and published: A Quality Manual and Report on Evaluation Results B Report on Dissemination Activities and Implementation Consulting