AI-Driven Innovations for Construction Safety, Health, and Productivity
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 May 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: earthquake engineering; civil engimeerimg; seismic resilience evaluation; optimization modelling
Interests: seismic resilience of urban transportation systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the design, construction, and operation of built environments and, consequently, this Special Issue focuses on harnessing AI-driven methodologies to address critical challenges in construction safety, occupational health, and productivity. We invite cutting-edge research that leverages computational intelligence—including machine learning, deep neural networks, and optimization algorithms—to develop predictive models, real-time monitoring systems, and decision-support frameworks.
Contributions should explore topics such as those related to the following innovations:
- AI-enhanced risk assessmentfor seismic and disaster-resilient infrastructure;
- Dynamic resource optimizationfor safe construction workflows and rapid post-disaster recovery;
- Intelligent monitoring systems detecting structural vulnerabilities or worker health hazards;
- Data-driven frameworksimproving productivity through automated planning and logistics.
Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary approaches that bridge civil engineering, computer science, and systems resilience, and submissions may include case studies validating AI applications in healthcare facilities, transportation networks, or other critical infrastructure, aligning with global goals for sustainable and adaptive built environments.
This Special Issue aims to compile pioneering solutions that transform construction practices into safer, healthier, and more efficient processes through the power of AI.
Dr. Shunshun Pei
Dr. Jie Hu
Dr. Wen-Ming Wang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- construction safety
- structural health monitoring
- seismic resilience
- optimization algorithms
- disaster management
- smart infrastructure
- productivity enhancement
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