A Scoping Review on the Relevance of Construction Management Education and Teaching Approaches in the Industry 4.0 Era

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10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_25How to use a DOI?

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Construction Management Education; Emerging Technologies; Industry 4.0; Teaching Approaches; Scoping Review; Skills; and Competencies

Abstract

As the construction industry evolves rapidly in the era of Industry 4.0, there is critical to reassess and realign construction management education and teaching approaches to meet these new demands. Thus the need for research looking at the misalignment between current construction management education and the evolving demands of the Industry 4.0 era. Addressing these challenges is crucial to ensure that future professionals have the skills and competencies to excel in the evolving construction landscape. This study adopted the PRISMA model through a systematic literature review to scope relevant studies on construction education and its teaching approaches. This review addresses the current state of construction management education in Industry 4.0. The study reveals that educational institutions have actively adapted curricula, integrating emerging technologies, data analytics, sustainability practices, and soft skills. Concurrently, teaching approaches have evolved to incorporate experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital literacy, reflecting the multifaceted competencies required in the new industry landscape. Despite these advancements, the review identifies further research and improvement areas, emphasising continuous course quality assurance, more effective pedagogical strategies for cultivating soft skills, and stronger industry-academia collaboration. The findings underscore the importance of continuous innovation, research, and collaboration in equipping future professionals with the necessary skills and competencies to thrive in the Industry 4.0 era.

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AU  - Motheo Meta Tjebane
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/11/06
TI  - A Scoping Review on the Relevance of Construction Management Education and Teaching Approaches in the Industry 4.0 Era
BT  - Proceedings of the 10th Focus Conference (TFC 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 378
EP  - 394
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_25
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