# Digitalizing Industrialized Construction Projects: Status Quo and Future Development
###### Abstract  
The construction industry is being profoundly reshaped by the trends of industrialization and digitalization, which, when integrated, offer greater advantages than when applied in isolation. Despite an expanding body of research, a knowledge gap persists regarding the current state and future trajectory of this integration. This study utilizes both quantitative and qualitative review methods to elucidate recent advancements in digital technologies within industrialized construction projects. An analysis of 173 scholarly articles indicates that digital technologies primarily enhance efficiency, flexibility, visualization, and intelligence. The adoption of these technologies varies across different project stages, with a notable trend towards their convergence. However, the operation stage receives significantly less attention compared to the design, production, and construction stages. This study not only identifies specific research gaps for each project stage but also provides recommendations for future research, thereby paving the way for further advancements in the field.  
construction project; industrialization; digitalization; literature review +
Footnote †: journal: Medical  
graphic data from BIM with production information, which ensured a seamless alignment of design details with precast elements. [PERSON] et al. [7] designed a Physical Internet-enabled BIM system to enable the real-time collection, communication, and visualization of information throughout the production, transportation, and on-site assembly processes. Moreover, [PERSON] et al. [8] developed logistics planning and control models that can leverage 4D BIM to coordinate the on-site assembly of engineer-to-order components. These emerging research outputs merit a comprehensive summary, which not only assists industrial practitioners in selecting appropriate digital technologies for industrialized construction but also highlights research gaps deserving further exploration.  
Earlier investigations have laid the groundwork in this field. [PERSON] et al. [9] provided an overview of different digital technologies used in off-site construction based on a scientometric analysis of 113 journal and conference papers. [PERSON] et al. [10] conducted a scientometric analysis of academic papers published from 2009 to 2020 and developed a knowledge map of digital technology adoption in prefabricated construction. [PERSON] et al. [11] identifies the current stage of applying digital technologies in off-site construction based on 171 journal papers published between 2013 and 2022. Additionally, [PERSON] et al. [12] summarized the applications of BIM in prefabricated construction based on a review of 103 journal papers. [PERSON] et al. [13] reviewed 82 papers on blockchain technology applied to modular construction, while [PERSON] et al. [14] examined 24 studies on computer vision applications in off-site construction. However, these review studies generally utilized a single type of review method, focusing on either one type of digital technology or individual stages of industrialized construction.  
This study aims to provide a narrative analysis of research on the integration of industrialization and digitalization in the construction industry. It employs both quantitative and qualitative review methods to accomplish three objectives: (1) revisiting the research trend for digital technologies in an industrialized construction setting; (2) synthesizing the roles of digital technologies across the industrialized construction process; and (3) identifying potential directions for future research.