Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Life Cycle Assessments in Construction Industry
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 916
Special Issue Editors
Interests: self-compacting concrete (SCC); rock-filled concrete (RFC); smart manufacture; testing technology of concrete; life-span performance evaluation of concrete structures
Interests: intelligent cooling control; green construction of large dams; overall stability assessment of dam foundations; high-slope andunderground excavation; cracking and failure behavior of brittle media; cracking mechanism and cracking control of high-arch dams
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and life cycle assessment (LCA) technologies offers substantial opportunities for enhancing both efficiency and sustainability in the construction industry. By harmonizing these innovative methodologies with established construction techniques, significant improvements in quality and efficiency can be achieved throughout the entire life cycle of building projects. This Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research and practical implementations that underscore the efficacy of AI and LCA in advancing environmental and operational outcomes within the construction sector.
We invite original contributions that detail new research findings, case studies, applications, or provide comprehensive reviews on the following and related topics:
- AI applications in construction material design and preparation;
- AI applications in the construction process;
- AI applications in engineering operations and maintenance;
- Method for integrating AI with the structural performance analysis;
- Models and algorithms for life cycle assessments;
- Models and algorithms for innovative structures and materials;
- Intelligent equipment in engineering.
We look forward to your submissions.
Prof. Dr. Xuehui An
Prof. Dr. Peng Lin
Prof. Dr. Chengzhi Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- life cycle assessment
- intelligent construction
- analytical models
- intelligent operations and maintenance
- intelligent equipment
- object detection
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