Applying Artificial Intelligence in Construction Management

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 December 2025 | Viewed by 428

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Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
Interests: artificial intelligence; innovative project delivery and contracting methods; construction safety; automation in construction; construction productivity; data analytics

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Department of Construction Management, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA 30060, USA
Interests: machine learning/artificial intelligence; construction analytics; risk management; innovative project delivery

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Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
Interests: artificial intelligence; data science; high-performance computing; signal processing; drone technology; virtual Reality training; augmented reality; mixed reality; building information modeling (BIM); digital twins

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating machine learning, robotics, and big data analytics to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. Construction management, a complex field involving project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and quality control, greatly benefits from AI-driven solutions. The key benefits of AI in construction management include enhanced accuracy in project scheduling and budgeting, increased worker safety through AI-driven monitoring systems, improved resource allocation and waste reduction, and faster construction timelines with AI-powered automation. However, the adoption of AI in construction management faces several challenges, including the limited availability of high-quality data, skill gaps, uncertainty in AI decision-making, and cybersecurity risks and data privacy concerns. Despite these challenges, the future of AI in construction management remains promising, with increasing advancements in AI-driven automation, robotics, and predictive analytics set to reshape the industry. In this regard, this Special Issue invites you to submit original research papers regarding “Applying Artificial Intelligence in Construction Management”. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • AI and automation in construction;
  • Machine learning and deep learning;
  • Computer vision and natural language processing;
  • Predictive analytics;
  • Decision support systems in construction;
  • Sustainable and smart construction;
  • Digital twins and AI simulation in construction;
  • Cyber–physical systems and cybersecurity.

Dr. Phuong Hoang Dat Nguyen
Dr. Minsoo Baek
Dr. Md Nazmus Sakib
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning/deep learning
  • computer vision
  • natural language processing
  • predictive analytics
  • smart construction
  • digital twins
  • cyber–physical systems
  • automation in construction

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Article
Monitoring Progress and Standardization of Work Using Artificial Intelligence—Evolution of NORMENG Project
by Zvonko Sigmund, Kristijan Vilibić, Ivica Završki and Matej Mihić
Buildings 2025, 15(21), 3844; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15213844 (registering DOI) - 24 Oct 2025
Abstract
This paper represents initial research with the aim to establishes a baseline for subsequent research into AI-based construction monitoring, building upon the NORMENG project in Croatia, which previously integrated photogrammetry, laser scanning, and BIM-based methods. The study tests general purpose AI’s ability to [...] Read more.
This paper represents initial research with the aim to establishes a baseline for subsequent research into AI-based construction monitoring, building upon the NORMENG project in Croatia, which previously integrated photogrammetry, laser scanning, and BIM-based methods. The study tests general purpose AI’s ability to detect materials and estimate quantities, aiming to assess whether a broad, context-aware AI system can match the precision of specialized, domain-specific tools or even human work needed for productivity estimations. While the AI demonstrated potential for basic entity detection and preliminary quantity estimations, it showed significant limitations in delivering fine-grained, temporally accurate breakdowns without targeted adaptation. The findings underscore the need for domain-specific fine-tuning and human-in-the-loop validation to transform AI into a reliable tool for construction management. This initial contribution provides empirical insights and actionable recommendations for advancing automated progress monitoring in the construction sector. Full article
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