Revolutionizing Construction and Project Management: The Impact of Human–Robot Collaboration, AI, and AR

Dear Colleagues,

As the world moves closer to the mid-21st century, the relationship between humans and technology continues to deepen through ongoing innovation, driving unprecedented transformation in the construction and project management sectors. The evolving interplay between technological advancement and human engagement has become a central force behind this shift, particularly evident in areas such as human–robot collaboration (HRC), artificial intelligence (AI), and immersive reality, as represented by augmented reality (AR).

This Special Issue explores the underlying theories, methods, and technological innovations that are driving this evolution. Advances in collaborative robotics, AI-enabled automation and predictive analytics, immersive-reality-assisted visualization, and cyber–physical integration are redefining traditional boundaries between humans, machines, and digital environments. These developments are not only reshaping productivity and decision-making but also transforming the fundamental paradigms of production and project management, enabling new modes of human–technology interaction, skill development, and boundary-spanning coordination. At the same time, the sector faces critical challenges: creating intuitive human–robot interfaces, scaling AI for real-time project control, ensuring safety in mixed human–machine teams, and embedding immersive and AR technologies into dynamic site environments. This Special Issue welcomes contributions that advance theoretical and practical understanding, overcome emerging barriers, and shape the future of technology-driven construction and project management.

Dr. Ningshuang Zeng
Dr. Yan Liu
Dr. Xuling Ye
Guest Editors

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