Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.2478/otmcj-2026-0002
Organisational and leadership impact on digital capabilities within the construction industry
Muhd Shafiq Johari
; Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
*
Syamsul Hendra Mahmud
; Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Suria Musa
; School of Technology Management & Logistics, Collage of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
Hairuddin Mohammad
; Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
Mazura Mahdzir
; Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mat Nizam Uti
; Collage of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Mara Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Malaysia
Syarif Abdul Asaad Jairin
; Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
This study investigates the interactions among leadership capability (LCAP), organisation capability (OCAP), emphasising the mediating role of digital mindset (DIND) and the moderating effect of digital tech-nology capability (DCAP) in the Malaysian construction industry. Data from 341 managerial leaders, analysed through confirmatory composite analysis and the bootstrap method, indicate that a strong LCAP significantly enhances the leadership styles. The DIND mediates the relationship between LCAP and OCAP, confirming that enhanced digital leadership capability (DLCAP) is crucial for transforming OCAP towards effective organisational innovation. Furthermore, DCAP negatively moderates the relationship between leadership and organisational capability. The current lack of automation demands more effective management of organizational challenges, highlighting a key area for future technological advancement. These findings extend the discourse on digital literacy by offering practical insights for construction stakeholders striving to incorporate the Construction Industry Competency Standard (CICS) through advancements in digital capabilities. Moreover, provides an understanding of DLCAP on the synergy between digital technology, leadership styles and organisational innovation, offering valuable perspectives for policymakers and construction leaders aiming to foster continuous digital transformation within the construction industry.
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348932
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Publication date:
15.4.2026.
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