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Selected Papers from the 2nd International Conference on Construction Engineering and Management (iCCPMCE-2024)

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 2154

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Vivian WY Tam

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School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Interests: sustainable construction; recycled material; green buildings; life-cycle analysis
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Dr. Payam Rahnamayiezekavat

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School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Interests: construction compliance; construction work health and safety management; BIM
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Prof. Dr. Saha Swapan

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School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Interests: sustainable construction; recycled material; green buildings; life-cycle analysis
Dr. Yingbin Feng

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School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Interests: construction management; organisational culture and behaviours; safety management; supply chain management; sustainable procurement
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The 2nd International Conference on Construction Project Management and Construction Engineering, Sydney, 2024 (iCCPMCE-2024) will bring international and national experts in construction management and construction engineering to Sydney in order to present and share their latest research and practices. The conference is structured around the following four themes:

  • Organisation and management of construction;
  • Sustainability and resilience in construction;
  • Digitalisation and industrialisation;
  • Construction engineering and materials.

The highly ranked submissions, including the winner of Best Paper in each theme, will be invited to publish their revised manuscript in this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Vivian WY Tam
Dr. Payam Rahnamayiezekavat
Prof. Dr. Saha Swapan
Dr. Yingbin Feng
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • construction management
  • sustainability
  • digitalisation
  • construction engineering
  • resilience
  • offsite manufacturing

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Environmental Impacts of Road Traffic and Route Variants: An Accurate Way to Support Decision-Making Processes of Mountain Roads and Tunnels in Austria
by Lukas Hausberger, Matthias Flora and Florian Gschösser
Buildings 2025, 15(10), 1669; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15101669 - 15 May 2025
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Traffic contributes nearly 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions. For designing new traffic routes and decision-making processes, it is essential to incorporate integral life cycle assessments (LCAs) to ensure sustainable solutions and to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study compares [...] Read more.
Traffic contributes nearly 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions. For designing new traffic routes and decision-making processes, it is essential to incorporate integral life cycle assessments (LCAs) to ensure sustainable solutions and to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study compares two fictitious routes: a typical Austrian mountain pass road (Route A) with a 3% gradient and a new route (Route B) featuring a 1000 m tunnel, reducing distance and inclines. The LCA analyzes Route B’s lifecycle, from material supply to 100-year tunnel usage, comparing it against a traffic LCA of Route A’s operational emissions. The tunnel assessment considers the New Austrian Tunneling Method, local materials, and typical geology. Traffic effects are analyzed using Austrian vehicle stock data, following EN 17472 and EN 15804 standards. The results, based on Global Warming Potential, indicate that Route B’s construction, maintenance, and utilization generate lower environmental impacts than Route A’s traffic emissions. The tunnel offers overall environmental savings, with its construction and maintenance impacts offset within approximately 10 years. Traffic usage is identified as the primary long-term emission source. This research highlights the significance of integral LCAs in creating a sustainable built environment and supporting a decision-making process in transport infrastructure construction. Full article
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Decoding Concrete’s Environmental Impact: A Path Toward Sustainable Construction
by Cuong N. N. Tran, I. M. Chethana S. Illankoon and Vivian W. Y. Tam
Buildings 2025, 15(3), 442; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15030442 - 30 Jan 2025
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The construction industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, driven by the extensive use of conventional concrete in building activities. This study evaluates the environmental impacts of various concrete types, including innovative alternatives, using a computational life cycle assessment (LCA) [...] Read more.
The construction industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, driven by the extensive use of conventional concrete in building activities. This study evaluates the environmental impacts of various concrete types, including innovative alternatives, using a computational life cycle assessment (LCA) model tailored to the Australian context. Key stages considered include raw material extraction, production, transportation, and end-of-life recycling. Results demonstrate that replacing 40% of cement with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) such as fly ash reduces global warming potential (GWP) by up to 25% compared to conventional concrete. Furthermore, carbonation curing technology shows a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions during the production phase, underscoring its potential to significantly enhance sustainability in construction. High-strength concrete poses significant ecological challenges; however, incorporating SCMs such as fly ash, blast-furnace slag, and silica fume effectively mitigates these impacts. Recycling 60% of concrete demolition waste further decreases environmental impacts by over 20%, aligning with circular economy principles and supporting resource recovery. The findings provide actionable insights for engineers, architects, and policymakers, facilitating the design of sustainable concrete solutions that balance structural performance with reduced ecological footprints. Future research should explore dynamic modelling and broader socio-economic factors to refine sustainable practices. This study underscores the critical importance of adopting innovative materials and recycling practices to minimise the environmental impact of construction activities globally. Full article
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