Taiwan Launches Twin Alliances for Modular Building and Smart Construction Digital Transformation
Construction methods · AEC industry · Construction robots
Guided by the Architecture and Building Research Institute, the Taiwan Construction Research Institute established twin alliances on January 6, 2026, focusing on modular building and smart construction. Deputy Interior Minister Tung Chien-hung stated the alliances aim to address labor shortages and foster a collaborative platform for robotics, IoT monitoring, and digital management.
To address Taiwan's construction labor shortages and technological upgrades, the Taiwan Construction Research Institute, guided by the Architecture and Building Research Institute under the Ministry of the Interior, held the inauguration of twin alliances on January 6, 2026. The event launched the Taiwan Modular Building Alliance and the Taiwan Smart Construction and Digital Transformation Promotion Alliance. Deputy Interior Minister Tung Chien-hung stated that the initiative aligns with national digitalization policies and the Smart Nation 2.0 blueprint. Tung expressed hope that the twin alliances will serve as a cross-sector platform for technical verification, strategic planning, and talent training, advancing automated robotics, IoT monitoring, and digitalized workflows across the industry.
Key takeaways
- Guided by the Architecture and Building Research Institute, TCRI launched the twin alliances on January 6, 2026.
- Deputy Interior Minister Tung Chien-hung noted the move aligns with national digitalization goals to accelerate construction industry transformation.
- The alliances plan to promote robotics, IoT monitoring, digital management workflows, and workforce upskilling through industry-academia collaboration.
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