Enhancing building construction efficiency with stakeholder engagement for project management through Digital Twin: A case study of the ET4D project in Italy

This thesis explores the impact of stakeholder engagement using digital twin and collaborative platforms on the efficiency of building construction with the aim of addressing the importance of digitalization for non-technical stakeholders. The research is carried out with the existing scientific research papers, journal articles and manual/books available on the internet. However the gaps remain in understanding the benefits of digitalization for non-technical stakeholders engagement. To bridge the gap, the thesis incorporated a detailed case study of a European union co-funded, Erasmus project; Empowering Trainers for Digital Innovation in Construction Ecosystem. I was a part of UniBo team who were responsible for Work Package 3. The case study examines the use of digital platform for stakeholder collaboration. To wrap up the WP3, a workshop was conducted to train the partners on how to use the platform created for the project, which gained overall a positive feedbacks. For the research purpose of this thesis, the workshop was also used as an opportunity to study stakeholder-engagement better. Summing up the literature review, case study and the outcomes from the workshop, this thesis argues that an accessible platform can help build stakeholder trust and project efficiency, but it’s very important to plan a structured framework and controlled access to reduce the risk of data loss and managerial complications. These findings can offer significant implications for professionals in the AEC industry, with further research on the use of collaborative platforms in real SMEs projects.