Digital Transformation and Automation in Construction Project Management
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: information and communications technologies applied to construction; building information modeling (BIM); virtual reality; systemic approach; common data environments; computer-assisted collaborative work
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Digital technologies and automation are revolutionizing civil engineering and construction, creating unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. From Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins to robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics, these innovations are redefining project management, thereby enabling precise planning, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across the entire project life cycle.
Modern construction projects face growing complexity, environmental challenges, and stakeholder demands. Integrating digital solutions can enhance collaboration, optimize resources, reduce delays and errors, and minimize environmental impacts, supporting the delivery of successful and sustainable projects.
This Special Issue invites the submission of high-quality contributions at the intersection of digital automation and advanced project management in construction. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Digital project planning and control;
- BIM and digital twins;
- AI and robotics applications;
- Predictive risk management;
- Sustainable construction and life-cycle assessment;
- Smart procurement and supply chain strategies;
- Lean construction;
- Emerging skills and leadership in digitally enabled projects.
We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies demonstrating innovative methods, practical applications, or interdisciplinary approaches that advance knowledge and practice for more efficient, safe, and sustainable construction projects.
Prof. Dr. Conrad Boton
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- digital construction
- project management
- building information modeling (BIM)
- lean construction
- construction automation
- artificial intelligence (AI) in construction
- robotics in construction
- digital twins
- construction risk management
- project control
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