Construcción 4.0 en Economías Emergentes: Revisión de la Literatura sobre Tecnologías, Madurez, Barreras y Factores Impulsores

David Alexander Calderon Arregui; Pedro José Sánchez Caimán; Jaime Tinto Arandes

doi:10.70171/0b595657

Authors

David Alexander Calderón-Arregui National University of Cuyo Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0332-3601
Pedro José Sánchez-Caimán Military University Nueva Granada Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5719-7164
Jaime Tinto-Arandes Universidad Católica de Cuenca Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8507-6837

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70171/0b595657

Keywords:

Construction 4.0, digital transformation, emerging economies, maturity models, technology adoption

Abstract

Justification: The transition to Construction 4.0 (C4.0) faces fragmented theoretical frameworks, limited maturity assessment tools and scarce validated knowledge in emerging economies. Objective: To synthesise technology adoption, maturity, barriers and drivers of C4.0, identify gaps in emerging economies and derive a conceptual architecture for a management model. Methodology: A literature review (2020–2026; ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google Scholar and Crossref) was conducted, using defined eligibility criteria; 694 unique records were gathered in 2024 and 1,420 in 2026, with 296 and 346 candidates after rule-based screening, with narrative synthesis and exploratory co-occurrence analysis (VOSviewer). Results: A portfolio of 16 technologies was mapped into four interdependence layers and five maturity references were compared; the sector model SMCeMM was the most coherent for construction, although its validity is only conceptual. Barriers and drivers were characterised and, within the analysed corpus, four gaps were identified: leadership-oriented adoption frameworks, competence development, validated quantitative diagnostic instruments and studies in emerging economies. Conclusion: A six-dimension enabling architecture articulated by a Leadership and Strategy core was proposed as a conceptual proposal derived from the literature and subject to empirical validation.

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Author Biographies

David Alexander Calderón-Arregui, National University of Cuyo

PhD Candidate in Industrial Engineering, National University of Cuyo, Argentina (2024–present); Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), University of Research and Innovation of Mexico (2022–2026); PhD in Higher Education, Austral University, Inter-American Open University, and National University of Río Negro, Argentina (2021–2024); Master’s Degree in Educational Quality Management, Francisco de Vitoria University, Spain; Master’s Degree in Educational Management, Innovation, and Leadership, Camilo José Cela University, Spain; Master of Business Administration (MBA), International University of La Rioja (UNIR), Spain; Civil Engineer, University of the Armed Forces – ESPE, Ecuador; Bachelor’s Degree in Military Sciences, Army Polytechnic School, Ecuador.
Pedro José Sánchez-Caimán, Military University Nueva Granada

Doctor of Engineering (National University of Cuyo, Argentina, 2024); Master’s Degree in Logistics (National University of Cuyo, Argentina, 2012); Postgraduate Specialist in Integrated Logistics Management (Military University of Nueva Granada, Colombia, 2006); Postgraduate Specialist in University Teaching (Military University of Nueva Granada, Colombia, 2005); Industrial Engineer (Military University of Nueva Granada, Colombia, 2003).
Jaime Tinto-Arandes, Universidad Católica de Cuenca

PhD in Economics and Business Sciences (University of Barcelona, Spain, 2001); Master’s Degree in Business Studies (University of Barcelona, Spain, 1998); Economist (University of the Andes, Mérida, Venezuela, 1988).

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