An Autodesk-Deloitte analysis claims that Indian construction companies are in the forefront of digital technology adoption in the Asia-Pacific area, surpassing other nations in both technology investment and utilization.
IoT, smart sensors, and BIM are also becoming more popular, and 54% of Indian businesses are utilizing AI and machine learning, according to the State of Digital Adoption in Construction 2025 study.
Better safety and more money are immediately resulting from digitalization. According to the survey, adding a new technology is associated with a $1.14 million gain in revenue for companies with annual sales of $100 million or more.
Indian construction companies are using an average of 8.6 technologies, which is more than other studied nations, according to the report’s results. Overtaking Singapore, Japan, and Australia, they are investing 35% of their overall budget on innovative technology.
According to the survey, businesses with greater levels of digital maturity have also reported a 50% decrease in safety occurrences.
With a 72% utilization rate, data analytics is the most popular technology in India. At 66%, mobile apps and cloud software for construction management come in second and third, respectively.
Challenges faced by Indian construction firms
According to the survey, Indian construction companies face considerable obstacles when it comes to digital adoption, even with the advancements. The largest obstacle is that 36% of employees lack digital capabilities. Obstacles also include the perceived high cost of digital technology (29 percent) and uncertainty about the necessary technical abilities (31%). Additional challenges include inadequate funding and restricted access to technology suppliers.
The research suggests a number of crucial steps to keep the momentum going, such as optimizing current IT systems to cut down on inefficiencies and boost productivity and building internal AI and machine learning capabilities through organized training programs.
It’s also critical to work with technology companies and educational institutions to create a reliable digital environment.
In India, the construction industry employs 12% of the labor force and makes a substantial contribution to the GDP. Technology must be used quickly in order to boost project efficiency, increase safety, and stimulate economic growth.
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