Drivers of Industry 4.0 Implementation in the Construction Industry

The construction industry significantly influences the economy and development of a country. However, the construction industry is conservative and cannot make quick changes. The main reasons are the uncertainty and complexity of the construction projects. Compared to the speed of development of the manufacturing industry, the construction industry is relatively slow to change the usual practice and develop technologically. Therefore, the construction industry must review and implement modern technologies that make the construction processes faster and cheaper. The fourth Industrial Revolution may become a decisive factor and a driver for its development. This work analyzed the importance of Industry 4.0 for the construction industry and the main driving factors for its implementation. Its driving factors are technological, economic, social, and environmental. The state of the construction industry in Kazakhstan was studied using the example of a leading construction company. The results yield that private construction companies should investigate and implement more digital technologies. The limitation of the part about Kazakhstan is the lack of available information due to low transparency. Thus, more companies with various statuses and from different locations should be evaluated for a more rigorous analysis.