Advances in Construction Automation and Robotic Fabrication
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 September 2026 | Viewed by 705
Editors
Interests: construction automation; construction robotics; vision AI; automated construction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is undergoing a critical transition driven by increasing project complexity, persistent productivity gaps, and the growing demand for data-informed decision-making. Traditional construction management approaches are no longer sufficient to address challenges such as fragmented workflows, limited real-time visibility, and inefficiencies across the project lifecycle. In this context, advances in computing and digitization are reshaping how projects are planned, executed, and managed.
This Special Issue Section, titled “Advances in Construction Automation and Robotic Fabrication,” aims to explore the integration of computational technologies with construction management practices. It focuses on how digital tools and data-driven methods can enhance coordination, improve productivity, and support informed decision-making throughout all project phases.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Digital construction management and data-driven workflows;
- BIM and digital twin integration for project lifecycle management;
- AI and machine learning applications in construction planning and control;
- Vision-based monitoring and automated progress tracking;
- Data acquisition, processing, and visualization for construction sites;
- Cloud-based collaboration platforms and real-time information systems;
- Computational approaches to scheduling, risk management, and optimization.
We welcome contributions that advance the intersection of construction management and digital technologies.
Dr. Taehoon Kim
Prof. Dr. Minsu Cha
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- robotics
- automation
- digitalization
- automated management
- optimization
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