Transformation in the Building Design and Construction Industry: Smart Technologies, Sustainable Practices, and Artificial Intelligence Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation with the advent of smart technologies, sustainable practices, and the integration of artificial intelligence. These advancements are reshaping how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed, and managed, leading to more efficient, resilient, environmentally friendly outcomes, ultimately contributing to the development of disaster-resilient, sustainable and smart cities. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Shaghayegh Karimzadeh, in collaboration with Dr. António Aguiar Costa and Dr. Omid Hassanshahi, will serve as Guest Editor for a Special Issue on "Transformation in the Building Design and Construction Industry: Smart Technologies, Sustainable Practices, and Artificial Intelligence Applications" to explore and showcase the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field.

This Special Issue aims to bring together multidisciplinary scholars, researchers, and practitioners to present original research, review articles, and case studies addressing the intersection of smart, sustainability, and AI approaches in construction materials, infrastructures, and buildings. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) in assessment, design, management, and construction technologies;
• Smart/sustainable construction materials and technologies;
• Robotics and automation in construction processes;
• Life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental impact analysis;
• Durability in material and construction;
• Energy management and efficiency solutions in construction and infrastructure;
• Building information modeling (BIM);
• Natural disaster risk assessment, management, and reduction strategies.

Dr. Shaghayegh Karimzadeh
Dr. António Aguiar Costa
Dr. Omid Hassanshahi
Guest Editors

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