Stefan S. Hafner
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Dr. Stefan S. Hafner is a leading scholar at the intersection of digitalization, productivity analysis, and the construction industry, with a particular focus on Germany’s building sector. His most-cited work, “Digitalization’s impacts on productivity: a model-based approach and evaluation in Germany’s building construction industry” (2020, 93 citations), provides a rigorous, model-based framework to unravel the persistent gap between the theoretical promise of digital technologies and their limited real-world adoption. By systematically evaluating barriers and productivity impacts, Hafner offers critical insights into why digital tools—despite clear benefits—remain underutilized in construction, a sector traditionally slow to change. His research bridges macro-level economic theory with micro-level industry practice, making significant contributions to understanding technology diffusion and operational efficiency. Beyond this flagship paper, Hafner’s body of work continues to explore how digitalization can reshape productivity landscapes, earning him recognition as a key voice in construction management and innovation studies. His findings are essential reading for students and researchers interested in the practical challenges of digital transformation in traditional industries.
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