Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation in Construction: Leveraging AI and Emerging Technologies
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editors
Interests: application of machine learning in supply chain; information systems analysis and assessment using artificial intelligence; use of artificial intelligence for automation and control; sustainable supply chain operation management; attack modelling and analysis for cyber-physical systems; threat analysis and vulnerability assessments for smart industrial environment
Interests: behavioural decision making in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare; renewable energy supply chain and demand side management; household energy consumption optimisation; logistics and transportation optimisation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction sector is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by the need for sustainability, resilience, and technological innovation. This Special Issue seeks to advance the understanding of how sustainable supply chain strategies and effective project management approaches can be integrated to address environmental, social, and economic challenges in construction. Topics include sustainable procurement, circular economy practices, green logistics, the digitalisation of construction supply chains, risk management in large-scale infrastructure projects, and the role of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain in enhancing transparency, efficiency, and stakeholder collaboration.
We welcome interdisciplinary research that bridges supply chain management, construction engineering, environmental sustainability, and digital transformation. Both conceptual and empirical contributions are encouraged, with a focus on innovative models, frameworks, and case studies, demonstrating measurable impacts on sustainability and performance outcomes.
Given the global nature of construction challenges, this Special Issue also invites comparative studies, cross-sector collaborations, and policy-oriented research to support evidence-based decision making. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the Special Issue aims to foster actionable knowledge for industry practitioners, policymakers, and academics seeking to transform construction supply chains into engines of sustainable development.
Dr. Manimuthu Arunmozhi
Dr. Ammar Al-Bazi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable supply chain
- project management
- construction
- circular economy
- digitalisation
- risk management
- AI
- blockchain
- green logistics
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