Purpose

The aim of this article states that in each stage of the industrial revolution, only a few initiatives have been real game changers. In Industry 3.0, “Internet of Information” has transformed the business landscape via connectivity and communications. Enterprises could come together to spur innovation in a cooperative or competitive manner. In Industry 4.0, the “Internet of Value” has shown considerable benefits; and, blockchain technology is expected to touch all layers of a business ecosystem, and the construction industry is not an exception.

Design/methodology/approach

This study aims to answer the “How do enterprise blockchain solutions contribute to the vibrancy of the construction ecosystem from social, economic, and environmental aspects?” Following a comprehensive literature review, the Grey Ordinal Priority Approach (OPA-G) is employed in multiple criteria decision analysis (MCDA). OPA-G can select functionally rich enterprise blockchain solutions that meet the needs of the future construction industry, while there is uncertainty in the input data.

Findings

The results from the case study show that organization under observation welcomes an enterprise blockchain solution that delivers services related to “renewable energy certificates” in the context of “smart cities and built environment”. Employing high-ranked blockchain solutions brings vibracy and sustainability to construction ecosystem in terms of “C₆. decentralized finance and investment,” “C₃. multi-party and cross-industry collaboration,” and “C₈. data-driven value creation”.

Originality/value

At the micro level, blockchain solutions automate processes, streamline operations, and build new capacities on a new business model. At the macro level, blockchain creates a vibrant ecosystem based on transparency, decentralization, consensus-based democracy, interoperability, etc. Indeed, the capability of blockchain solutions at an enterprise scale (enterprise blockchain solutions) can shape a new construction ecosystem. The practical implications of current research are preparing executives for a fundamentally different next normal in construction.

中文翻译：

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充满活力的建筑生态系统的企业区块链解决方案：灰色序数优先级方法

目的

本文的目的是指出，在工业革命的每个阶段，只有少数举措真正改变了游戏规则。在工业 3.0 中，“信息互联网”通过连接和通信改变了商业格局。企业可以联合起来以合作或竞争的方式刺激创新。在工业4.0中，“价值互联网”已经展现出可观的效益；而且，区块链技术有望触及商业生态系统的各个层面，建筑行业也不例外。

设计/方法论/途径

本研究旨在回答“企业区块链解决方案如何从社会、经济和环境方面促进建筑生态系统的活力？” 经过全面的文献综述，灰色序数优先法 (OPA-G) 被用于多标准决策分析 (MCDA)。OPA-G可以选择功能丰富的企业区块链解决方案，满足未来建筑行业的需求，同时输入数据存在不确定性。

发现

案例研究的结果表明，接受观察的组织欢迎企业区块链解决方案，该解决方案在“智慧城市和建筑环境”的背景下提供与“可再生能源证书”相关的服务。采用高排名的区块链解决方案为“C ₆ . 去中心化金融和投资，” “C ₃ . 多方、跨行业协作”和“C ₈ . 数据驱动的价值创造”。

原创性/价值

在微观层面上，区块链解决方案实现流程自动化、简化运营并在新业务模式上构建新能力。在宏观层面，区块链创建了一个基于透明、去中心化、基于共识的民主、互操作性等充满活力的生态系统。事实上，企业规模的区块链解决方案（企业区块链解决方案）的能力可以塑造一个新的建设生态系统。当前研究的实际意义是让高管们为建筑行业的下一个完全不同的常态做好准备。