Advancing Construction Challenges
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 631
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Interests: knowledge management; risk management; procurement management in the architecture; engineering and construction (AEC) industry
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Interests: high-strength concrete; safer and sustainable infrastructure; prefabricated construction; tall buildings; advanced construction materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have been widely discussed in recent years, as the construction industry faces unprecedented challenges. These include a shortage of skilled labour, rising costs, embodied energy, the need for sustainable practices, and the impacts of climate change. Furthermore, the diversity of regulations and requirements across different regions, combined with increasing globalisation, has introduced additional complexities for designers and construction companies. At the same time, the growing use of digital tools and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping how construction knowledge is managed and applied.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Managing construction knowledge in the era of AI;
- Improving labour productivity in response to construction challenges;
- Innovations in new materials, sustainability, and the circular economy;
- Advancements in construction equipment and digital monitoring for improved logistics;
- Innovative solutions to minimise demolition and waste;
- Addressing emerging risks in construction through new approaches.
We look forward to your contributions to this pioneering discussion on advancing construction challenges and shaping the future of the industry.
Dr. Paulo Vaz-Serra
Prof. Dr. Priyan Mendis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advancing construction challenges
- knowledge management in the AI era
- construction productivity
- emerging risks
- sustainable materials
- waste reduction
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