Construction 4.0

Dear Colleagues,

The literature is full of research that states the low productivity of the construction sector that is accompanied by low margins. Indeed, many companies struggle to secure a positive revenue share, and the prediction is that those companies that don’t keep up with the latest trends in technology and productivity enhancements techniques will be out of the game. This Special Issue explores how industry 4.0 principles could be adapted to the construction sector, with the aims of improving safety, quality, and productivity. Construction 4.0 revolves around making the transition towards digitalized, decentralized, transparent, and safer construction. The construction includes all phases: from project development and design, to the construction and maintenance. Thus, construction 4.0 integrates the whole project lifecycle as well the operation and services. This issue also explores the future skills for this digital construction era, and the type of management needed to unlock the full benefits.

Prof. Dr. Zoubeir Lafhaj
Dr. Zakaria Dakhli
Guest Editors

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