For decades, China’s construction and real estate sectors were defined by breakneck speed and a focus on scale. As the era of rapid expansion draws to a close, the industry is entering a mandatory period of 'refined management,' characterized by a shift toward efficiency and high-quality development. This transition is being spearheaded by digital leaders like Glodon, which recently unveiled its vision for the future at the 2026 Engineering Digital Intelligence Conference.
At the heart of this strategy is the move from BIM 1.0 to BIM 2.0. While the first generation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) was primarily used for static 3D visualization and modeling, Glodon’s new 'DATA+AI' framework treats data as the core asset. BIM 2.0 aims to drive full-lifecycle integration—connecting design, cost management, and construction—to ensure that digital models are not just visual aids but active drivers of project ROI and safety.
Glodon’s leadership emphasizes that generic artificial intelligence is insufficient for the complexities of the construction site. Instead, they are betting on 'Industrial AI,' a specialized approach that merges general AI capabilities with deep industry-specific knowledge and proprietary software. This allows for 'single-point' efficiency gains, such as AI-driven contract reviews and automated quantity take-offs, which can reduce labor-intensive tasks from weeks to hours.
This digital transformation is also being exported. Glodon is currently executing a two-stage global strategy, moving from initial market research and localized acquisitions to a phase of large-scale operational expansion. By targeting markets in Southeast Asia and Europe, the company is positioning itself as a global alternative to Western digital construction giants, betting that its integrated data approach will solve the universal problem of low productivity in the global building industry.