Challenges and Strategies for the Adoption of Smart Technologies in the Construction Industry: The Case of Singapore

AbstractAlthough smart technologies associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution have the potential to improve the performance of industries by optimizing work processes and enhancing the work ...

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