GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Infrastructure Industry Statistics

Majority of infrastructure firms embrace digital tools to improve efficiency and safety.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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64% of infrastructure organizations prioritize data analytics capabilities for future growth

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78% of infrastructure organizations have integrated digital tools into their workflows

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62% of infrastructure companies report increased project efficiency due to digital technology adoption

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45% of infrastructure projects now utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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The global infrastructure digital transformation market size is projected to reach USD 16.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13%

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70% of infrastructure projects with digital integration report reduced delays

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59% of infrastructure industry leaders prioritize digital skills development for their teams

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82% of infrastructure companies have adopted cloud solutions for data management

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41% of infrastructure projects now incorporate drones for surveying and inspections

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65% of infrastructure firms use digital twins for predictive maintenance

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80% of public infrastructure agencies plan to increase spending on digital infrastructure in the next two years

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55% of infrastructure projects report improved safety outcomes from digital safety management systems

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72% of infrastructure organizations consider cybersecurity a top priority in digital transformation efforts

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49% of infrastructure companies have implemented AI-powered project scheduling tools

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83% of infrastructure stakeholders see digital transformation as critical to competitiveness

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37% of infrastructure firms are exploring the use of blockchain for procurement and supply chain transparency

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66% of government infrastructure agencies plan to upgrade legacy systems within the next five years

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40% of infrastructure projects use augmented reality (AR) for remote site visualization

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51% of large infrastructure projects now incorporate 3D printing for modular components

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76% of infrastructure companies have adopted GIS technology to improve asset management

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44% of infrastructure organizations utilize advanced data analytics to enhance operational efficiency

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59% of infrastructure firms are investing in digital workforce training programs

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85% of infrastructure project managers believe that digital tools improve project outcomes

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79% of infrastructure companies plan to deploy AI to optimize resource allocation

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63% of infrastructure organizations see remote work enabled by digital tools as a productivity booster

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70% of infrastructure firms have adopted mobile digital tools for on-site project management

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81% of infrastructure organizations report increased data-driven decision making since digital transformation began

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56% of public infrastructure projects now utilize digital payment systems for easier public access

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60% of infrastructure companies report that digital transformation has shortened project timelines

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48% of infrastructure organizations report challenges in integrating legacy systems with new digital solutions

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65% of infrastructure firms see digital twin technology as essential for future asset management

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82% of infrastructure professionals believe that data security protocols need strengthening in digital projects

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50% of infrastructure projects include some form of AI-driven analytics for risk management

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77% of infrastructure companies are using digital project documentation platforms to improve transparency

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39% of infrastructure organizations have piloted VR solutions for staff training and safety simulations

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58% of infrastructure firms have adopted automated reporting tools to streamline compliance

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70% of infrastructure assets are now managed with integrated digital systems to improve lifecycle management

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66% of public infrastructure projects leverage AI-powered traffic flow optimization

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72% of infrastructure organizations have established digital leadership teams or roles

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54% of infrastructure firms have deployed IoT sensors for real-time asset monitoring

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69% of infrastructure stakeholders have increased investments in cyber-physical security

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34% of infrastructure projects employ sensor-based systems for structural health monitoring

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79% of public transit agencies are upgrading infrastructure with digital solutions to improve service reliability

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52% of infrastructure utilities are adopting smart grid technologies to enhance efficiency and resilience

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47% of infrastructure projects use data from IoT devices for predictive maintenance

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33% of infrastructure projects explore the integration of AI for traffic and logistics management

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68% of infrastructure stakeholders believe that AI will significantly impact project planning

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61% of infrastructure stakeholders report improved stakeholder engagement through digital platforms

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74% of infrastructure stakeholders believe tech-enabled collaboration improves project success

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69% of infrastructure projects use cloud-based collaboration platforms for stakeholder communication

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54% of infrastructure companies report increased customer satisfaction from digital service offerings

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58% of infrastructure firms report cost savings from digital project management tools

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48% of infrastructure firms are investing in sustainability analytics driven by digital data

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81% of infrastructure stakeholders believe digital innovation improves environmental impact assessments

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Key Highlights

78% of infrastructure organizations have integrated digital tools into their workflows
62% of infrastructure companies report increased project efficiency due to digital technology adoption
45% of infrastructure projects now utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM)
68% of infrastructure stakeholders believe that AI will significantly impact project planning
54% of infrastructure firms have deployed IoT sensors for real-time asset monitoring
The global infrastructure digital transformation market size is projected to reach USD 16.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13%
70% of infrastructure projects with digital integration report reduced delays
59% of infrastructure industry leaders prioritize digital skills development for their teams
82% of infrastructure companies have adopted cloud solutions for data management
41% of infrastructure projects now incorporate drones for surveying and inspections
65% of infrastructure firms use digital twins for predictive maintenance
80% of public infrastructure agencies plan to increase spending on digital infrastructure in the next two years
55% of infrastructure projects report improved safety outcomes from digital safety management systems

With 78% of infrastructure organizations integrating digital tools into their workflows and projections showing the market reaching USD 16.4 billion by 2027, the infrastructure industry is undergoing a transformative digital revolution that is boosting efficiency, safety, and sustainability across projects.

Data-Driven Innovation and Integration

64% of infrastructure organizations prioritize data analytics capabilities for future growth

Data-Driven Innovation and Integration Interpretation

With 64% of infrastructure organizations eyeing data analytics as their growth engine, it's clear that in the digital age, building smarter infrastructure is less about concrete and more about code.

Digital Transformation and Adoption of Technologies

78% of infrastructure organizations have integrated digital tools into their workflows
62% of infrastructure companies report increased project efficiency due to digital technology adoption
45% of infrastructure projects now utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM)
The global infrastructure digital transformation market size is projected to reach USD 16.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13%
70% of infrastructure projects with digital integration report reduced delays
59% of infrastructure industry leaders prioritize digital skills development for their teams
82% of infrastructure companies have adopted cloud solutions for data management
41% of infrastructure projects now incorporate drones for surveying and inspections
65% of infrastructure firms use digital twins for predictive maintenance
80% of public infrastructure agencies plan to increase spending on digital infrastructure in the next two years
55% of infrastructure projects report improved safety outcomes from digital safety management systems
72% of infrastructure organizations consider cybersecurity a top priority in digital transformation efforts
49% of infrastructure companies have implemented AI-powered project scheduling tools
83% of infrastructure stakeholders see digital transformation as critical to competitiveness
37% of infrastructure firms are exploring the use of blockchain for procurement and supply chain transparency
66% of government infrastructure agencies plan to upgrade legacy systems within the next five years
40% of infrastructure projects use augmented reality (AR) for remote site visualization
51% of large infrastructure projects now incorporate 3D printing for modular components
76% of infrastructure companies have adopted GIS technology to improve asset management
44% of infrastructure organizations utilize advanced data analytics to enhance operational efficiency
59% of infrastructure firms are investing in digital workforce training programs
85% of infrastructure project managers believe that digital tools improve project outcomes
79% of infrastructure companies plan to deploy AI to optimize resource allocation
63% of infrastructure organizations see remote work enabled by digital tools as a productivity booster
70% of infrastructure firms have adopted mobile digital tools for on-site project management
81% of infrastructure organizations report increased data-driven decision making since digital transformation began
56% of public infrastructure projects now utilize digital payment systems for easier public access
60% of infrastructure companies report that digital transformation has shortened project timelines
48% of infrastructure organizations report challenges in integrating legacy systems with new digital solutions
65% of infrastructure firms see digital twin technology as essential for future asset management
82% of infrastructure professionals believe that data security protocols need strengthening in digital projects
50% of infrastructure projects include some form of AI-driven analytics for risk management
77% of infrastructure companies are using digital project documentation platforms to improve transparency
39% of infrastructure organizations have piloted VR solutions for staff training and safety simulations
58% of infrastructure firms have adopted automated reporting tools to streamline compliance
70% of infrastructure assets are now managed with integrated digital systems to improve lifecycle management
66% of public infrastructure projects leverage AI-powered traffic flow optimization
72% of infrastructure organizations have established digital leadership teams or roles

Digital Transformation and Adoption of Technologies Interpretation

With digital tools now woven into 78% of workflows—boosting efficiency, reducing delays, and pioneering innovations like BIM, digital twins, and drones—it's clear that the infrastructure industry's digital leap is not just a trend but a necessary stride toward safer, smarter, and more competitive future, even as challenges like legacy system integration remind us that progress rarely follows a straight line.

Smart Infrastructure and IoT Deployment

54% of infrastructure firms have deployed IoT sensors for real-time asset monitoring
69% of infrastructure stakeholders have increased investments in cyber-physical security
34% of infrastructure projects employ sensor-based systems for structural health monitoring
79% of public transit agencies are upgrading infrastructure with digital solutions to improve service reliability
52% of infrastructure utilities are adopting smart grid technologies to enhance efficiency and resilience
47% of infrastructure projects use data from IoT devices for predictive maintenance
33% of infrastructure projects explore the integration of AI for traffic and logistics management

Smart Infrastructure and IoT Deployment Interpretation

As infrastructure industries digitally evolve—deploying IoT sensors, bolstering cyber defenses, and integrating AI—the era of smart, resilient, and data-driven infrastructure is undeniably underway, revealing both bold progress and ripe opportunities for innovation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Organizational Strategies

68% of infrastructure stakeholders believe that AI will significantly impact project planning
61% of infrastructure stakeholders report improved stakeholder engagement through digital platforms
74% of infrastructure stakeholders believe tech-enabled collaboration improves project success
69% of infrastructure projects use cloud-based collaboration platforms for stakeholder communication
54% of infrastructure companies report increased customer satisfaction from digital service offerings

Stakeholder Engagement and Organizational Strategies Interpretation

With over two-thirds of infrastructure stakeholders betting on AI and digital platforms to revolutionize project planning, collaboration, and client satisfaction, it's clear that the industry is forging ahead into a future where technology isn't just an asset—it's the backbone of every successful project.

Sustainability and Cost Efficiencies

58% of infrastructure firms report cost savings from digital project management tools
48% of infrastructure firms are investing in sustainability analytics driven by digital data
81% of infrastructure stakeholders believe digital innovation improves environmental impact assessments

Sustainability and Cost Efficiencies Interpretation

With over half of infrastructure firms reaping cost savings through digital project management, nearly half investing in sustainability analytics, and a commanding 81% recognizing digital innovation’s role in environmental assessments, the industry is shifting from traditional groundwork to digitally driven groundwork for a more sustainable future.