The advance integration and visualization of construction 4.0: automation, robotics, and BIM

Fragmentation caused by increased project complexity surely harms the construction industry’s performance, resulting in low productivity and waste. Construction 4.0 technology is expected to overcome productivity but causes fragmentation due to its partial implementation. Technology integration can provide more significant innovation. In recent years, there has been some research on technological integration. The study’s focus is solely on the interaction between several technologies, with no further explanation of how these technologies interact with one another, and is currently in the conceptual stage. As a result, the purpose of this study is to visualize the integration of construction technology in the form of a comprehensive and up-to-date framework among Construction 4.0 technologies. The framework is constructed using link analysis from the database gathered through the systematic literature review using PRISMA Method. It highlights the dominant role of BIM in integrating Construction 4.0 technology, despite the most extensive integrated set including only seven out of the 21 identified technologies from previous research. An evaluation was conducted to assess the latest advancements, leading to a proposal for developing a series of Construction 4.0 technologies. This research is expected to encourage and motivate stakeholders and academics to adopt and implement integrated Construction 4.0 technology, address productivity challenges and overcome fragmentation.