Safety and Health Management in Sustainable 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: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 1901
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction; safety monitoring; emergency management; disaster prevention; occupational health; mining safety
Interests: rock mechanic; damage model; tunnel engineering; underground space; IoT safety monitoring
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue of Buildings entitled "Safety and Health Management in Sustainable Construction". The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation towards sustainability, focusing not only on environmental stewardship, but also on social responsibility and economic efficiency. A critical aspect of this transition is the integration of effective safety and health management practices. As sustainable construction evolves, new materials, technologies, and processes are introduced, creating both challenges and opportunities for ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders involved. Despite technological advancements and heightened awareness, construction remains one of the most hazardous industries worldwide, and the adoption of sustainable practices requires updated safety protocols and health management strategies.
This Special Issue aims to explore the intersection of safety, health management, and sustainable construction. We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit original research, case studies, and comprehensive reviews on strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in this vital area.
Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Risk assessment, management frameworks, and regulatory policies for improving safety, health standards, and sustainability in construction projects.
- Integration of smart technologies and IoT solutions for real-time safety monitoring on construction sites.
- Occupational health and safety practices in sustainable construction, including hazard identification, risk mitigation, and training programs.
- Disaster analysis and emergency response measures for communities and individuals in building failure incidents.
- Health impact assessment and mitigation strategies for workers and communities affected by construction activities.
- Sustainable waste management practices in construction, including waste reduction and recycling strategies.
- Ergonomic design and human factor considerations in sustainable construction equipment and processes.
- Case studies and lessons learned from safety and health incidents in construction, and their implications for sustainable practices.
We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Shaohua Hu
Dr. Wu Liu
Dr. Moxiao Li
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- sustainable construction
- safety management
- occupational health and safety
- construction safety
- risk assessment
- smart construction technologies
- disaster response
- health impact assessment
- sustainable building practices
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