Recent Advances in Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

Construction is a dynamically developing field of economy around the world, evidence for which is provided by constantly evolving construction techniques, development of building materials, modern technologies, the use of specialized construction equipment, the latest software supporting all phases of the investment process, and the use of modern management methods. Constant development is also observed in the housing and non-residential construction sectors, in renovation, modernization, and expansion of road and rail infrastructure.

Contemporary construction is still searching for new solutions characterized by high technological advancement and lower labor consumption. The solutions are hoped to be more ecological and energy-saving, yet inevitably involving digitization and automation. Therefore, the search for new trends in construction is necessary at all stages of the investment process.

This Special Issue intends to provide a platform for exploration of the state-of-the-art knowledge, the recent advances and innovations, as well as current practices in the all phases of the life cycle of the building, including design, construction, maintenance, and withdrawal phases.

Surveys and theoretical articles, as well as application papers, are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Agnieszka Leśniak
Dr. Krzysztof Zima
Dr. Wojciech Drozd
Guest Editors

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