Construction 4.0: The AI-Driven Innovation and Application for Construction Management
A special issue of AI (ISSN 2673-2688). This special issue belongs to the section "AI Systems: Theory and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2027 | Viewed by 122
Special Issue Editor
Interests: construction management; AI; IoT; construction safety
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is at a pivotal turning point. Under the banner of Construction 4.0, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as the primary catalyst for modernizing legacy processes. This transformation goes beyond simple digitization; it represents a fundamental shift in how project data is synthesized to drive better outcomes. While the sector has historically faced challenges in productivity, automation, and risk management, the fusion of AI-driven innovation with practical management applications offers a robust solution for the next generation of building professionals.
This Special Issue of AI invites researchers to contribute to a comprehensive collection of work exploring the cutting-edge innovations or real-world applications of AI within the broader context of construction management.
Aims and Scope
We seek high-quality submissions that demonstrate how AI-driven tools and autonomous systems are being developed and applied to solve complex problems in construction. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Construction Automation and Robotics: AI-driven autonomous site vehicles and machinery, including robotic systems for masonry, 3D concrete printing, and assembly; human–robot collaboration on the jobsite; and automated fabrication and modular construction management.
AI-Enhanced Site Safety and Health: Topics including computer vision for hazard detection, predictive risk modeling for accident prevention, and the use of wearable AI sensors for monitoring worker ergonomics.
Intelligent Planning and Governance: Innovations in AI for predictive cost estimation, schedule optimization, and automated contract/document analysis.
Site Execution and Digital Twins: Practical applications of AI-powered digital twins, automated progress tracking, and quality control systems.
Human-Centric AI: Research on the ethics of AI, workforce productivity, and the evolving role of management in an increasingly automated environment.
Sustainable and Resilient Delivery: Leveraging machine learning for carbon footprint tracking, waste reduction, and lifecycle management.
Other Emerging Frontiers: We welcome submissions on any novel intersection of AI and construction management, including but not limited to, cross-disciplinary applications (e.g., AI combined with Blockchain or AR/VR); legal, ethical, and policy frameworks for AI adoption in the AEC industry; and AI-based pedagogical strategies for training future construction managers.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Buildings.
Prof. Dr. Ren-Jye Dzeng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- construction management
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- construction management
- automation
- robotics
- site safety
- autonomous systems
- digital twins
- sustainable construction
- circular economy
- human–AI collaboration
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