Digital transformation is making its way into businesses - developing key performance indicators to boost sector productivity

The key objective of the project was to foster digital transformation within the construction sector by developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance productivity across...

The key objective of the project was to foster digital transformation within the construction sector by developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance productivity across Balkan. We aimed to address the sector's need for modernization through the adoption of digital tools and practices, facilitating a smoother transition to a more efficient and technologically advanced industry. 2 years ago, before the project started, the construction sector in Slovenia, Croatia, and North Macedonia faced significant challenges, including low levels of digital maturity, fragmented approaches to digital adoption, and a lack of standardized metrics for assessing digital performance. To address these shortcomings, we aimed to: -Enhance Digital Maturity -Develop KPIs -Promote Digital Skills -Facilitate & Encourage Stakeholder Collaboration Its overarching goal was to create a sustainable and scalable framework for digital innovation in the construction industry, ultimately contributing to increased competitiveness and productivity at both national and EU levels. It also sought to capitalise on the strengths of two new project partners, HGK and ECNM.The introduction of these to the E+ programme aimed to build their capacity.

Phase 1: 1.1 IPM Meeting in Skopje: KOM 1.2 Comparative Analysis: Assessment of the current state of the construction sector. 1.3 KPI Development: Creation of a KPI matrix for construction contractors with input from consortium partners and external experts. 1.4 Stakeholder Engagement: Conducting interviews and roundtable discussions. 1.5 Reporting: Review of results and preparation of a phase report. 1.6 Educational KPIs: Development of KPI tables for secondary vocational schools. Phase 2: 2.1 IPM Meeting in Zagreb 2.2 Project Specification: Detailed project specification for the DIG-IN-KPI digital tool. 2.3 Tool Development: Creation and translation of the online self-assessment tool for digital maturity. 2.4 Stakeholder Collaboration: Ongoing collaboration with target groups across three countries. 2.5 Data Collection: Invitation to construction companies to use the tool and provide data. 2.6 Pilot Testing: Conducting control interviews and testing the alpha version of the tool. 2.7 Data Analysis: Analysis of results and interpretation by an external contractor. 2.8 Reporting: Review of results and preparation of a phase report. Phase 3: 3.1 Final IPM in Gornja Radgona 3.2 Promotion 3.3 Evaluation 3.4 Recommendations

The DIG-IN-KPI project achieved several significant outcomes: R1: KPI table for construction companies- contractors R2: KPI table for educational institutions R3: Report on the work - phase 1 of the project R4: Web application to assess the digital maturity of companies and organisations (multiple languages: EN, HR, SI, MK) R5: Evaluation and commentary of the results obtained in the web application R6: PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF RESULTS on 18 April 2024, MEGRA fair, Slovenia. R7: CAMPAIGN TO DISSEMINATE THE FINDINGS AND UTILISE THE PROJECT RESULTS. These results have not only met but in some cases exceeded our initial objectives, demonstrating the project's success in advancing digital transformation in the construction sector.