Mikael Johansson

Papers

Total Citations

106

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About

Mikael Johansson is a leading voice in the digital transformation of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. His research critically examines the intersection of emerging technologies and their real-world implementation, with a particular focus on building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, digital twins, and automation. Johansson is best known for his landmark 2021 paper, "The hype factor of digital technologies in AEC," which has garnered over 106 citations for its incisive analysis of 11 key technologies—from 3D scanning and drones to self-driving vehicles—and their often-overinflated promises. Rather than simply championing innovation, he provides a sobering, evidence-based assessment of which tools genuinely add value versus those driven by market hype. His work has become essential reading for practitioners and researchers seeking to navigate the gap between technological potential and practical adoption. By demystifying buzzwords and exposing the gap between rhetoric and reality, Johansson has established himself as a critical thinker shaping how the industry approaches digitalization.