Personnel training for the digital construction industry: economic aspects

The digital transformation of the construction industry is one of the key areas for improving the efficiency of investment and construction activities. The introduction of building information modeling technologies, digital twins, artificial intelligence, automated project management systems and other digital tools requires qualified specialists who are able to work in a digital economy. At the same time, the construction sector is facing a shortage of personnel with the necessary digital competencies. The article examines the economic aspects of personnel training for the digital construction industry, analyzes the causes of personnel shortages, examines the costs of training and corporate staff development, and evaluates the effectiveness of investments in improving employee digital literacy. Special attention is paid to the issues of interaction between educational organizations and construction companies as the main mechanism for the formation of human resources in the industry. Based on the analysis, promising models of cooperation between universities and employers are proposed, ensuring an increase in the quality of specialist training and a reduction in personnel shortages.