Recent Advances in the Digital Construction Industry and Its Applications: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 216
Special Issue Editors
Interests: BIM; Construction 4.0; enterprise architecture; business process management (BPM); project management; project governance
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Interests: lean management; lean construction; lean design; virtual design and construction; engineering education
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Interests: design and planning in road engineering; construction project management; lean construction; building information modeling (BIM)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the construction industry, the advent of digital technologies has ushered in a new era of efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. This Special Issue highlights the transformative impact of digital tools and methodologies on the construction sector, exploring cutting-edge developments in the context of Construction 4.0 such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins, and artificial intelligence for optimized design, construction, and infrastructure operation management. It also delves into the role of IoT devices in enhancing site safety, monitoring construction progress in real-time, and improving infrastructure lifecycle management.
Furthermore, this Special Issue seeks to explore how digital technologies are interrelated with the organization, enhancing construction field operations and supporting back office processes.
Contributors are invited to submit innovative ideas and scientific findings related to the Digital Construction Industry and its applications. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of current research, case studies, and creative solutions shaping the construction industry's future, offering insights and directions for academia, industry practitioners, and policymakers engaged in the digital transformation of construction.
Dr. Edison Atencio
Dr. Rodrigo F. Herrera
Dr. Karen Castañeda Parra
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Construction 4.0
- digital construction
- building information modeling (BIM)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- site safety enhancement
- construction progress monitoring
- infrastructure lifecycle management
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