Can smart city policies foster digital innovation in the construction industry? Evidence from BIM-related patents in China

Liu, Y; Heng, M; Hu, C; Zhang, H; Wang, Z and Ma, G (2025) Can smart city policies foster digital innovation in the construction industry? Evidence from BIM-related patents in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(10), pp. 6737-6759. ISSN 0969-9988

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: China; construction industry; did method; digital innovation; mechanism; smart city policy
Index terms: smart city, construction industry, China, evidence
Subjects: urban sustainability, industry analysis, evaluation and assessment methods, Geography
Topics: Research Practice, Urban Studies, Geographical Context
Descriptive scope: 4 PCTA

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