The DigiCon Policy Directions Framework outlines eight strategic objectives (SO) that form the foundation for advancing digital adoption in the construction sector. These represent what needs to be achieved through policies that are developed to enhance the adoption of digital technologies, presented as Digital Pillars.
SO 1 – Increase Digital Technology Adoption
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 1
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD4: Consider means of improving affordability of software licensing especially for micro-SME (majority) enterprises.
SD5: Encourage the development of innovative digitally enhanced, accessible, processes and solutions to improve efficiency.
SD7: Promote the adoption of software for advanced data management enhancing management of construction projects and procurement.
SD8: Develop approaches to map the status and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
SD10: Improve life cycle affordability of hardware required for digitalisation.
SD11: Encourage hybrid cloud integration and optimisation of in-house data storage.
SD15: Promote public awareness of true benefits of digitalisation of the construction sector.
SD16: Stimulate building client-driven demand for digitalisation through appropriate digital mandates.
SO 2 – Enhance Workforce Digital Competencies
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 2
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD12: Encourage the propagation of digital competencies through educational and competency development programs.
SD20: Promote and incentivise digital skill development programmes at industry and tertiary education levels.
SO 3 – Expand Digital Infrastructure
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 3
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD18: Develop guidelines and standards to facilitate the establishment of CDE for management of data in construction projects.
SD19: Promote the adoption of cybersecurity and advanced data protection standards across the industry.
SD20: Develop and expand both wired and wireless broadband infrastructure to facilitate efficient data communication between construction sites and stakeholders.
SO 4 – Standardise Data and Ensure Interoperability
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 4
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD1: Promote the adoption of standardised frameworks and integration protocols to enhance interoperability among different software systems.
SD3: Establish standards to enhance interoperability across government platforms.
SD9: Establish a data governance framework for managing complex construction data requirements.
SD11: Encourage hybrid cloud integration and optimisation of in-house data storage.
SD13: Promote the adoption of universal digital platforms to enable safe, trustworthy stakeholder collaboration and real-time data sharing.
SD18: Develop guidelines and standards to facilitate the establishment of CDE for management of data in construction projects.
SO 5 – Strengthen Cybersecurity in Digital Systems
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 5
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD19: Promote the adoption of cybersecurity and advanced data protection standards across the industry.
SO 6 – Boost Investments in Digital R&D and Innovation
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 6
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD2: Encourage investment in R&D in developing innovative and new industry solutions.
SD17: Strengthen government-industry-academia partnerships in R&D.
SO 7 – Laverage Digital Platforms for Project Governance
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 7
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD3: Establish standards to enhance interoperability across government platforms.
SD5: Encourage the development of innovative digitally enhanced, accessible, processes and solutions to improve efficiency.
SD6: Leverage digital platforms to streamline communication, knowledge sharing, and project governance.
SD9: Establish a data governance framework for managing complex construction data requirements.
SD13: Promote the adoption of universal digital platforms to enable safe, trustworthy stakeholder collaboration and real-time data sharing.
SD18: Develop guidelines and standards to facilitate the establishment of CDE for management of data in construction projects.
SO 8 – Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Mapping Digital Pillars
SO 8
P1 Digital Infrastructure
P2 Software
P3 Hardware
P4 Liveware
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SD12: Encourage the propagation of digital competencies through educational and competency development programs.
SD14: Promote and incentivise digital skill development programmes at industry and tertiary education levels.
SD15: Promote public awareness of true benefits of digitalisation of the construction sector.
SD20: Develop and expand both wired and wireless broadband infrastructure to facilitate efficient data communication between construction sites and stakeholders.