A study on the collaborative development of the construction industry in Guangdong province from the perspective of virtual agglomeration
Dan Wang
Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology
Haixiang Xiong
Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pest.v7i3.11526
Keywords: Virtual aggregation; Theoretical framework for industrial collaborative development
Abstract
This study examines industrial synergy in Guangdong Province, focusing on virtual agglomeration as a novel industrial organization model. It systematically explores its impact mechanisms and practical pathways on regional industrial collaboration. Research indicates that despite possessing a comprehensive industrial system and cluster advantages, Guangdong—a major manufacturing province—faces challenges such as limitations of traditional geographic agglomeration and lagging digital transformation. Virtual agglomeration overcomes spatial constraints through information technology, optimizing resource allocation and collaborative innovation to offer new solutions for industrial synergy. Theoretically, this paper constructs an analytical framework based on industrial agglomeration theory, network economy theory, transaction cost theory, and innovation theory. Empirical evidence reveals the mechanism through which virtual agglomeration promotes industrial synergy by reducing transaction costs and strengthening network externalities. Findings indicate that virtual agglomeration effectively compensates for the shortcomings of traditional models, empowers enterprises in digital transformation, and provides scientific basis for government policy formulation. It holds significant implications for strengthening industrial chain integration and narrowing regional disparities. Future research directions include deepening studies on new technology integration, cross-regional collaboration, policy adaptability, and SME participation strategies. This study enriches the theoretical framework of industrial collaborative development, offering theoretical and practical references for Guangdong’s industrial transformation toward “high-end, intelligent, and green” development.
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