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Low-Carbon Materials and Advanced Engineering Technologies

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 6163

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Dr. Tian Su

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School of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
Interests: microbial modification technology; structural health monitoring and intelligent maintenance; green construction technology; resource utilization of construction wastes
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Dr. Chenxia Wang

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School of Civil Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014020, China
Interests: recycled concrete durability research; concrete–steel bonding performance study; construction waste resource utilization; MICP-based concrete modification; engineering numerical simulation of concrete
Dr. Bo Xu

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Department of Civil Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Ordos Institute of Technology, Ordos 017000, China
Interests: durability of materials; building Information modeling (BIM) application; structural health monitoring and intelligent maintenance; green construction technology; utilization of coal-based solid waste resources
Dr. Xuefeng Mei

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School of Civil Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014020, China
Interests: structural dynamic response under dynamic load; slope protection engineering; solidification mechanism and effect of soft soil and fluid soil; slope stability analysis; resource utilization of solid waste

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Rapid urbanization worldwide is driving an immense surge in demand for new buildings and infrastructure. This escalating demand intensifies critical sustainability challenges, manifesting through significantly heightened greenhouse gas emissions, accelerated depletion of finite natural resources, and widespread environmental degradation. These profound impacts accelerate the global construction industry's imperative to adopt and implement truly sustainable solutions. Addressing this urgent challenge requires a fundamental transformation in how we design, manufacture, and construct infrastructure.

This Special Issue, titled "Low-Carbon Materials and Advanced Engineering Technologies", is dedicated to presenting cutting-edge research and innovative solutions crucial for enabling the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific and technological advances driving innovation in both material and engineering domains.

Additionally, we encourage research on the implementation of advanced engineering technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and intelligent structural systems. A key objective is to understand how these developments collectively facilitate the transition toward low-carbon, green, and advanced technologies.

We welcome the submission of high-quality original research papers and critical review articles that address, but are not limited to, the following interconnected themes:

  • Additive manufacturing;
  • Sustainable and low-carbon building materials;
  • Carbon capture and utilization (CCU);
  • Advanced building and infrastructure systems;
  • Integrated applications of BIM and AI in construction monitoring;
  • Advanced construction and management methods;
  • Structural dynamic response;
  • Strength theory and applications;
  • Structural health monitoring and intelligent maintenance technologies.

 We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Tian Su
Dr. Chenxia Wang
Dr. Bo Xu
Dr. Xuefeng Mei
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 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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-anonymized 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

  • low-carbon building materials
  • carbon capture and utilization
  • advanced engineering technologies
  • structural dynamic response
  • advanced management methods

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Towards Sustainable Prefabrication: The Role of Lifecycle Supply Chain Collaboration in Cost Control and Resource Efficiency
by Ting-Ya Hsieh, Yu-Min Yang, Hai-Dong Wei, Hsing-Wei Tai and Kuo-Tai Cheng
Buildings 2026, 16(13), 2474; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16132474 - 23 Jun 2026
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Decarbonising the built environment has increased the importance of prefabricated construction, yet its cost and resource efficiency are still constrained by fragmented supply chain collaboration. This study examines how lifecycle supply chain collaboration affects cost control performance in prefabricated construction. Based on supply [...] Read more.
Decarbonising the built environment has increased the importance of prefabricated construction, yet its cost and resource efficiency are still constrained by fragmented supply chain collaboration. This study examines how lifecycle supply chain collaboration affects cost control performance in prefabricated construction. Based on supply chain management theory and expert consultation, a conceptual model was developed and tested through structural equation modelling using 517 valid responses from stakeholders in China’s prefabricated construction supply chain. The results show that management factors across all four project phases (decision and design, component production, transportation, and construction and installation) significantly improve cost control performance, with design standardisation, production scheduling, transport logistics, quality assurance, and workforce proficiency as key drivers. Process coordination exerts a significant mediating effect, while environmental factors significantly moderate the relationships. In practical terms, the findings indicate that stakeholders should prioritise design standardisation at the early stage, strengthen coordination across production, transport, and installation activities, and enhance quality control and workforce training to reduce avoidable cost overruns and resource waste. Beyond their theoretical contribution to research on supply chain collaboration in prefabricated construction, these results offer concrete direction for practitioners seeking to improve cost efficiency and make better use of resources within industrialised building systems. Full article
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Freeze-Thaw Behavior and Damage Prediction of Mixed Recycled Coarse Aggregate Concrete
by Huaiqin Liu, Jiale Chen, Ping Zhang, Weina Li, Wei Su, Tian Su, Shangwei Gong and Bangxiang Li
Buildings 2026, 16(2), 368; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16020368 - 15 Jan 2026
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To address the freeze-thaw (F-T) durability of concrete structures in severely cold plateau regions, this study investigates recycled coarse aggregate concrete (RCAC) by designing mixtures with varying replacement ratios of recycled brick aggregate (RBA). Rapid freeze-thaw cycling tests are conducted in combination with [...] Read more.
To address the freeze-thaw (F-T) durability of concrete structures in severely cold plateau regions, this study investigates recycled coarse aggregate concrete (RCAC) by designing mixtures with varying replacement ratios of recycled brick aggregate (RBA). Rapid freeze-thaw cycling tests are conducted in combination with macro- and microscale analytical techniques to systematically elucidate the frost resistance and damage mechanisms of mixed recycled coarse aggregate concrete. When the RBA content is 50%, the concrete demonstrates relatively better frost resistance within the mixed recycled aggregate system. This is evidenced by the lowest mass loss rate coupled with the highest retention ratios for both the relative dynamic elastic modulus (RDEM) and the compressive strength. Micro-analysis indicates that an appropriate amount of RBA can optimize the pore structure, exerting a “micro air-cushion” buffering effect. Blending RBA with recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) may create functional complementarity between pores and the skeleton, effectively delaying freeze–thaw damage. A GM (1,1) damage prediction model based on gray system theory is established, which demonstrates high accuracy (R2 > 0.92). This study provides a reliable theoretical basis and a predictive tool for the durability design and service life assessment of mixed recycled coarse aggregate concrete engineering in severely cold regions. Full article
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Beyond Motivation: Aligning People and Accountability for Job Satisfaction and Sustainable Public Infrastructure
by Hsing-Wei Tai, Kirk Chang, Chun-Fa Cheng and Kuo-Tai Cheng
Buildings 2025, 15(22), 4169; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15224169 - 19 Nov 2025
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Although public service motivation (PSM) has been extensively studied for decades, its theoretical pathways to job satisfaction (JS)—a central determinant of public institution performance—remain insufficiently articulated. This study fills this theoretical gap by proposing a dual-path mediation model wherein person–organization fit (PO-fit) and [...] Read more.
Although public service motivation (PSM) has been extensively studied for decades, its theoretical pathways to job satisfaction (JS)—a central determinant of public institution performance—remain insufficiently articulated. This study fills this theoretical gap by proposing a dual-path mediation model wherein person–organization fit (PO-fit) and perceived accountability jointly elucidate how PSM enhances JS. Drawing on survey data from 1098 employees of the Taiwan Railways Administration, a public utility undergoing institutional reform, the study employs partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test our model. The results indicate that three dimensions of PSM—attraction to public service, commitment to public values, and compassion—positively affect JS through both direct and indirect pathways. PO-fit fosters value congruence between employees and organizations, while perceived accountability strengthens moral responsibility and intrinsic fulfillment. Theoretically, the study advances PSM research by integrating value alignment and accountability mechanisms into a unified motivational framework. Practically, it offers guidance for human resource strategies that cultivate a motivated, satisfied, and accountable workforce—an essential condition for achieving SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Full article
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The Interplay of Digital Transformation, Organizational Agility, and Knowledge Management in Optimizing Construction Project Management
by Ting-Ya Hsieh, Yu-Min Yang, Hsing-Wei Tai and Kuo-Tai Cheng
Buildings 2025, 15(21), 3884; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15213884 - 27 Oct 2025
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While digital transformation (DT) promises significant advancements in the construction sector, many firms report a disconnect between technological investment and realized project performance. This study investigates the mechanisms through which DT drives project management optimization (PMO), hypothesizing that organizational agility (OA) and knowledge [...] Read more.
While digital transformation (DT) promises significant advancements in the construction sector, many firms report a disconnect between technological investment and realized project performance. This study investigates the mechanisms through which DT drives project management optimization (PMO), hypothesizing that organizational agility (OA) and knowledge management capability (KMC) serve as critical mediating factors. We propose and test a conceptual model in which DT directly enhances PMO and also exerts indirect influence through the parallel pathways of OA and KMC. Data from a survey of 312 construction professionals were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results confirm a significant direct effect of DT on PMO. Furthermore, both OA and KMC are identified as complementary and significant partial mediators. This finding underscores that the efficacy of digital technologies is contingent upon supportive organizational structures and systematic knowledge processes. The study provides a nuanced theoretical framework explaining how DT translates into improved project outcomes and offers strategic guidance for practitioners: to fully capitalize on digital investments, construction firms must concurrently cultivate adaptive capabilities and robust knowledge management systems. Full article
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