Digital Technologies, AI and BIM in Construction
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: AI in construction; digitalisation in construction; smart infrastructure management; digital twin; BIM
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is rapidly transforming due to the use of digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and building information modelling (BIM). These advancements are revolutionizing traditional practices, enabling smarter decision-making, improving efficiency, and enhancing sustainability. From design and planning to construction and maintenance, these technologies address challenges like safety risks, cost overruns, and collaboration inefficiencies.
This Special Issue explores cutting-edge developments in the digital technologies, AI, and BIM used in construction. It invites researchers and practitioners to share innovative methodologies, case studies, and frameworks that demonstrate the transformative potential of these tools in shaping a smarter and more sustainable built environment.
Topics of interest include the following:
- AI applications for predictive analytics, safety, and resource optimization.
- Industry 4.0 technologies in construction (e.g., IoT, blockchain, UAV, robotics, AR/VR, and digital twins).
- Digital tools for sustainability and circular economy practices.
- Challenges in and enablers of the adoption of digital technology in construction.
- Automation and human–robot collaboration in modular construction.
- BIM-based frameworks for safety, quality, and lifecycle management.
This Special Issue welcomes original research, reviews, and case studies that bridge research and practice, offering insights and solutions that will advance digital innovation in the construction sector.
Dr. Saeed Reza Mohandes
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- digital technologies in construction
- artificial intelligence in construction
- building information modelling (BIM)
- Industry 4.0 and 5.0 in construction
- construction automation
- digital twins in construction
- human–robot collaboration
- sustainability in construction
- smart construction practices
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