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Joachim Berlak is a leading researcher at the intersection of digitalization, productivity analysis, and the construction industry. His work centers on understanding why transformative digital technologies, despite their clear potential, are not yet adopted at scale in sectors like building construction. His most-cited paper, “Digitalization’s impacts on productivity: a model-based approach and evaluation in Germany’s building construction industry” (2020, 93 citations), tackles this paradox head-on. In this influential study, Berlak develops a novel model to quantify the productivity impacts of digitalization, offering a rigorous, evidence-based framework that moves beyond anecdotal claims. By applying this model to Germany’s construction sector, he identifies specific barriers and quantifies the gap between digitalization’s theoretical benefits and real-world adoption. This work has become a key reference for researchers and policymakers seeking to bridge the “productivity paradox” in traditional industries. Berlak’s contributions are notable for their methodological rigor and practical relevance, providing a blueprint for evaluating digitalization’s economic effects. His research is essential reading for anyone studying technology adoption, industrial productivity, or the digital transformation of the built environment.
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