Christina Claeson-Jonsson

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Total Citations

106

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About

Christina Claeson-Jonsson is a leading voice in the digital transformation of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Her research critically examines the intersection of emerging technologies and their real-world implementation, with a particular focus on separating genuine innovation from market-driven hype. Her most cited work, "The hype factor of digital technologies in AEC" (2021, 106 citations), systematically deconstructs the inflated expectations surrounding 11 key technologies—from BIM and AI to digital twins and drones—providing a sobering, evidence-based assessment of their actual impact on the built environment. This seminal paper has become essential reading for practitioners and academics alike, helping to ground the industry’s digital discourse in practical reality. Beyond this, Claeson-Jonsson’s broader contributions explore how construction firms can strategically adopt and integrate these tools without falling prey to technological fads. Her work is distinguished by its pragmatic, critical lens, offering a much-needed counterbalance to the often-uncritical celebration of digital solutions in AEC. For any student or researcher navigating the complex landscape of construction technology, Claeson-Jonsson provides the analytical tools to see through the noise and focus on what truly works.