Intelligent Risk Assessment and Management in Construction-Integrating Data, AI, and Human Factors for Safer Built Environments
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 August 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: construction robotics; ontology-based knowledge modeling; artificial intelligence (AI); risk assessment and safety management; BIM; technology acceptance model (TAM)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue examines intelligent risk assessment and management to enhance safety, quality, and productivity in smart construction environments. As artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, BIM, and digital twin technologies become increasingly integrated into construction workflows, the industry is rapidly transitioning toward predictive and data-driven management systems. These advancements enable proactive hazard identification, automated decision-making, and real-time monitoring in complex, dynamic project settings.
We welcome contributions that address both technological innovations and human–organizational dimensions, including digital risk modeling, ontology-based reasoning, and behavioral studies grounded in frameworks such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Interdisciplinary research connecting intelligent technologies with risk perception, user acceptance, and implementation strategies is especially encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to advance understanding of how intelligent and human-centered approaches can transform traditional risk management into a predictive, adaptive, and collaborative process—ultimately promoting resilience and sustainable innovation in the era of smart construction.
Dr. Seul-Ki Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- risk assessment systems
- safety and hazard management
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- machine learning and predictive analytics
- smart construction technologies
- digital twins and BIM integration
- automation and robotics in construction
- data-driven decision making
- human–machine collaboration
- technology adoption and implementation
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