Petra Bosch‐Sijtsema

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Total Citations

106

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Petra Bosch‐Sijtsema is a leading researcher in the digital transformation of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies reshape workplace practices and project delivery. Her most cited work, "The hype factor of digital technologies in AEC" (2021, 106 citations), critically examines 11 digital technologies—including BIM, AI, digital twins, and robotics—to separate genuine innovation from industry hype, providing a grounded framework for adoption. Bosch‐Sijtsema’s research consistently bridges organizational behavior and technology implementation, exploring how virtual teams, knowledge sharing, and new work forms evolve in digitally enabled environments. Her contributions have been instrumental in guiding both practitioners and academics toward realistic, evidence-based technology integration, earning her recognition as a thought leader in construction informatics. With a career spanning studies on remote collaboration and innovation diffusion, she has published extensively in top-tier journals, influencing how the AEC sector approaches digital maturity. Her work remains essential reading for anyone navigating the complex interplay between human factors and technological change in the built environment.