Civil Engineering Science and Technology (CEST)
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): March | CEST (Civil Engineering Science and Technology)

AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure and Infrastructure Innovation Systems: A Conceptual Analysis

Anh, Nguyen Minh (Unknown)
Huy, Tran Quang (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Mar 2026

Abstract

The evolution of infrastructure development increasingly relies on integrating digital technologies to support complex, multi-actor innovation systems. Modern infrastructure projects involve governments, construction industries, research institutions, and technology providers, requiring efficient coordination, data integration, and collaborative decision-making mechanisms. This study examines the role of AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure in enhancing coordination and collaboration within Infrastructure Innovation Systems. A conceptual literature analysis was employed to synthesize prior research on AI applications, digital infrastructure, and innovation systems and map relationships between AI capabilities and systemic innovation dynamics. This study adopts a purely conceptual research design based on structured literature synthesis rather than empirical testing. Additionally, illustrative conceptual scenarios demonstrate potential coordination mechanisms that may facilitate information flows, inter-organizational alignment, and collective decision-making. The analysis suggests that AI-Driven Digital Infrastructure may function as a structural enabler contributing to institutional alignment, knowledge integration, and multi-stakeholder interaction within infrastructure ecosystems. The study provides a conceptual framework that links digital intelligence to systemic innovation processes, highlighting the role of AI as a backbone for coordination within complex infrastructure networks. This research contributes to theory by integrating perspectives from digital infrastructure, AI, and Infrastructure Innovation Systems into a unified analytical model. It offers conceptual insights to inform future research on digital infrastructure development.

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cest

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Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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Aim The Civil Engineering Science and Technology (CEST) journal aims to serve as a high-quality scientific publication platform dedicated to the field of civil engineering. The journal focuses on the scientific and technological aspects that contribute to the advancement of methods, materials, and ...