Digital technologies for enhancing collaboration in AEC projects: Systematic literature review

Although digital technologies are increasingly adopted in projects, limited research has explored how they may support trust, communication, commitment, collaborative problem-solving, and alignment around shared objectives in Collaborative Project Delivery Models (CPDMs)-based AEC projects. This paper addresses a gap in understanding how digital technologies enhance collaboration in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Through a systematic review of 126 peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2025, this paper maps how digital technologies enhance collaboration in CPDMs. The findings trace pathways from motivators of technology adoption to digital interventions, CPDM success factors, and project outcomes, offering actionable insights for practitioners and directions for future, context-specific research.