Research on the Transformation Path of the Engineering Cost Industry Driven by Digital Transformation

Abstract

Under the wave of digital transformation in the construction industry, the cost engineering sector is undergoing systemic changes driven by technological integration. This paper constructs a "technology application-process reengineering-value reconstruction" analytical model to reveal the disruptive impact of technologies like BIM and big data on cost management models. Empirical research shows that digitalization improves quantity calculation efficiency by over 60%, but the cost-benefit ratio for SMEs' transformation remains below 1.2. The study proposes breakthrough pathways such as establishing industry-level data platforms and dynamic standard updates, providing theoretical and practical guidance for industry transformation.