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The Mechanical Properties and Failure Behaviors of Underground Structures

edited by

Zhenyu Han

, Xudong Li, Shaohua Du and Cheng Pan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1289 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground structures; dynamic disturbance; induced seismic activities; supports; case studies; geohazards

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Mechanical Properties and Durability of Concrete Materials and Structures

edited by Yuan Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1235 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete durability; mechanical properties; structural performance; material characterization; service life prediction; sustainable concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; cementitious materials; mix design optimization; non-destructive testing; high-performance concrete; construction materials; concrete technology; experimental methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Large-Scale AI Models Across the Construction Lifecycle

edited by

Shuai Han

, Guozong Zhang, Yingwei Cui, Suhong Li and Yan Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1001 | Submission Open

Keywords: large AI models; deep learning; natural language processing; BIM; digital twin; construction project management; full lifecycle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Prefabricated Structures

edited by Yangqing Liu and Jike Tan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open

Keywords: precast concrete structures; steel structures; composite structures; hybrid structures; wind power structures; experimental study; numerical simulation; theoretical study

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Conventional and Emerging Methods in Structural Monitoring: Bridging the Past and Future

edited by

Tengjiao Jiang

, Shaorui Wang,

Junlin Heng

, Ming Wang and

Kui Luo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 708 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring; predictive maintenance; nondestructive evaluation; sensor technologies; computer vision; artificial intelligence; deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Indoor Environment and Thermal Comfort: Healthy, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

edited by Weiwei Liu and Xiaoyu Tian

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort; heat stress; building energy; built environment; sustainability; building technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Mechanical Properties of Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures: 2nd Edition

edited by

Guoqiang Liu

, Yanqiu Bi, Xiaokang Zhao and Rui Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt binder; asphalt mixture; recycled asphalt pavement; high-modulus asphalt concrete; discrete element method; finite element method; rheological characteristics; durable pavement; energy conservation; vehicle exhaust purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Advanced Nanotechnology for FRP Concrete Retrofitting and Cementitious Materials: Enhancing Bonding, Durability, and Sustainability

edited by

Mohammad Al-Zu'bi

, Rabee Shamass, Ahmed M. Ashteyat and Faris Matalkah

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology in structural retrofitting; EBR and NSM FRP systems; polymer nanocomposites for bonding efficiency; nanomaterial-modified epoxy and cement-based adhesives; nanomaterial-enhanced cementitious and concrete composites; ZnO; carbon-based; and silicon-based nanomaterials; smart nanomaterials for FRP retrofitting; self-sensing and self-healing materials; mechanical performance; microstructural evolution; and hydration kinetics; sustainable and eco-friendly FRP retrofitting systems; structural health monitoring (SHM) in retrofitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Acoustics and Well-Being: Towards Healthy Environments

edited by

María Ángeles Navacerrada

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustics comfort; public health; acoustic materials; innovative acoustic technologies; efficient acoustic conditioning; environmental noise

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Low-Carbon Urban Areas and Neighbourhoods

edited by

Xiangfei Kong

,

Haizhu Zhou

, Yong Ding,

Jihui Yuan

and Han Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon accounting; urban energy systems; district energy modeling; carbon reduction technologies; efficiency simulation algorithms; low-carbon technology integration; coordinated control methods; optimization evaluation systems; urban planning and carbon emissions; city-level emission reduction; sustainable energy configurations; building energy efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Advances in Urban and Construction Management Under the Sustainable Development Goals: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Evidence

edited by

Xingwei Li

and Lili Tan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data; building information modeling (BIM); construction and demolition waste; construction management; decision making; organizational behavior; project management; smart city; smart construction; supply chain management; sustainable development goals; technological innovation; urban agglomeration; urban management; urban resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Resilience of Buildings and Infrastructure Addressing Climate Crisis

edited by

Antonia Moropoulou

,

Evangelos J. Sapountzakis

,

Kyriakos Lampropoulos

and

Theodore E. Matikas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: resilience of buildings and infrastructure; climate crisis; risk assessment and risk mitigation in structures and infrastructures; environmental impact; building inspection and maintenance; non-destructive evaluation and documentation of structures and building materials; rehabilitation and strengthening; preservation of built heritage; climate-responsive and climate-adaptive re-design and rehabilitation; building and environmental data platforms and management enabling technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Advancements in Sustainable Cement-Based and Recycled Materials: Pathways to Eco-Friendly Materials for Buildings

edited by

Ming-Gin Lee

and

Yeng-Fong Shih

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction materials; cement-based materials; recycled construction waste; circular economy in construction; eco-friendly building materials; life-cycle assessment; construction and demolition waste (CDW); green infrastructure; resource conservation; environmental impact reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Advances in Modular and Prefabricated Concrete Construction

edited by

André Furtado

,

Wit Derkowski

and Irene Josa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: precast concrete structures; modular concrete construction; building structure; structural engineering; numerical modelling; experimental testing; sustainable construction practices; digital technologies; resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Advances in Vibration Control of Civil Structures

edited by

Zhouquan Feng

,

Konstantinos Kapasakalis

and

Haoran Zuo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibration control seismic isolation; energy dissipation; wind-induced vibration; damping materials and devices; active and semi-active control; structural performance evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advanced Materials for Modern Methods of Construction: Innovations, Challenges, and Sustainable Building Applications

edited by

Mehran Khan

,

Tonghao Zhang

, Chaopeng Xie,

Mizan Ahmed

and Abasal Hussain

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern methods of construction (MMC); ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); engineered cementitious composites (ECC); low-carbon cement; 3D-printed concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; machine learning in construction; structural health monitoring; digital construction; sustainable building materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Life Cycle Assessments in Construction Industry

edited by

Xuehui An

,

Peng Lin

and Chengzhi Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; life cycle assessment; intelligent construction; analytical models; intelligent operations and maintenance; intelligent equipment; object detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Buildings and Urban Microclimate Challenges: Impacts on Thermal and Wind Environments

edited by

Yasuyuki Ishida

,

Zheng Wang

and

Yifei Peng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: building form; building layout; local climate; ventilation path; street canyon effect; wind and thermal environment; thermal comfort; ENVI-met; CFD; GIS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

AI in Construction: Automation, Optimization, and Safety

edited by

Jinhuan Shan

,

Zheng Tong

, Difei Wu and

Zhen Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction automation; smart construction; construction safety; structural health monitoring; automated inspection; building information modeling; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Planning, Operation, and Control of Renewable-Penetrated Power System in the Context of Building-Integrated Resources

edited by

Da Xu

, Xiaodong Yang, Juan Wei, Hanyu Yang and Ziyi Bai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration and control; economic optimization strategies; distribution systems; transactive energy control; Artificial Intelligence; power/load forecasting; building microgrid

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Urban Sustainability: Sustainable Housing and Communities—2nd Edition

edited by Daizhong Tang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable housing; community engagement; policy optimization; urban sustainability; smart cities; multi-subject participation; urban planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

New Building Materials and Advanced Energy Systems: High-Performance, Low-Carbon, and Environmentally Friendly

edited by Hongqiang Li and

Shuang Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass insulation materials; biomass fertilizer; heavy metal adsorption; building energy system; prefabricated construction; energy saving; carbon neutralization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Intelligent Automation in Construction Management

edited by Hyunsu Lim, Taehoon Kim and

Chang-Won Kim

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent automation; construction management; artificial intelligence; robotics; digital twin; IoT; computer vision; site monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Advanced Composite Materials for Sustainable Construction

edited by Damir Barbir and Pero Dabić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction materials; eco-friendly composites; recycled materials; cementitious composites; low-carbon binders; geopolymers; fiber-reinforced composites; durability optimization; life cycle assessment (LCA); circular economy in construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Reliability and Risk Assessment of Building Structures

edited by Bowei Li, Zhicheng Ouyang, Min Li and

Gao Ma

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural reliability; risk assessment; uncertainty quantification; performance-based design; probabilistic methods; machine learning; surrogate modeling; risk-informed decision-making

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Disaster Prevention and Resilient Structures in Engineering Construction

edited by Dehong Wang and

Wei Chang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-hazard effects; extreme climate; safety and disaster prevention; structural resilience; extreme loads; seismic performance; foundation engineering; high-performance materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Structural Performance and Damage Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structures Exposed to High Strain Rate Loads

edited by Chunwei Zhang and Masoud Abedini

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5645 | Submission Open

Keywords: blast and impact loading; finite element modeling; damage assessment; strain-rate effect; structural strengthening; structural dynamics; protective structures; structural response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Sustainable Development Is Transforming the New Regenerative Building and Construction Sector

edited by

Manuel V. Castilla

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: design management in buildings; digital technologies; construction/project management; mathematical modelling; regenerative construction; energy performance in buildings; life cycle analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

New Technologies for the Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings

edited by

Francesco Di Paola

and

Federica Fernandez

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twin; eco-friendly mortars; nanotechnology; IoT sensing; artificial intelligence; augmented reality; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Seismic Response Analysis of Underground Structure

edited by

Jingqi Huang

,

Xu Zhao

,

Fanchao Kong

and Huifang Li

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9664 | Submission Open

Keywords: earthquake engineering; underground structure; soil– structure dynamic interaction; analytical method; numerical method; experimental method; material constitutive; seismic response; seismic reinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advances in the 3D Printing of Concrete

edited by Jolien Van Der Putten

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15100 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D Printing; material development; material characterization; durability/sustainability; parametric design; structural applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Challenges in Implementing Emerging Technologies in the Building Construction Industry

edited by Qiming Li,

Yantao Yu

, Bo Xiao, Xiaer Xiahou and Jianbo Zhu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11313 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; building information modeling (BIM); carbon emissions; building lifecycle; construction automation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Natural-Based Solution for Sustainable Buildings

edited by

Roberto Bruno

,

Francesco Barreca

,

Natale Arcuri

and Giuseppe Davide Cardinali

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2367 | Submission Open

Keywords: environment quality; urban climate; climate-neutral society; building renovation; heat island effect; sustainable design; carbon capture; natural buildings materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Advances in Sustainable Lighting for Health and Comfort in the Built Environment

edited by

Gon Kim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable lighting; daylighting in architecture: design and analysis; innovative faç ade lighting; energy conservative lighting; right to llight and policies; light pollution and visual comfort; indoor and outdoor lighting; lighting controls and modeling; lighting issues for CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design); healthy lighting and light therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Sustainable Approaches to Building Repair

edited by Bo Pang

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6873 | Submission Open

Keywords: repair materials; restoration; remodelling; polymer; hydrophobic; painting; flooring; carpentry; waterproofing; masonry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Research on Intelligent Geotechnical Engineering

edited by

Qinglong Zhang

,

Guangchang Yang

, Yan Yan, Hai Shi and

Yajian Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7334 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D geological modeling; Internet of Things; digital twin; big data; artificial intelligence; edge-cloud-network; perception and analysis; decision-making; active control; geotechnical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Data Analysis and Energy Modeling in Smart and Zero-Energy Buildings and Communities

edited by

Marilena De Simone

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6188 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart building; smart community; zero energy; IoT data; sensing; monitoring; energy modeling; big data; data analysis; data-driven approach

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Seismic Resistance and Vulnerability Assessments of Building Structures

edited by Carlo Del Gaudio and

Gerardo Mario Verderame

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4982 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic resistance; vulnerability assessments; reinforced concrete buildings; masonry buildings; earthquake engineering; structural resilience; seismic risk assessments; structural dynamics; seismic analysis; damage assessments; post-earthquake damage data; structural retrofitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Knowledge Management in the Building and Construction Industry

edited by

Mirarchi Claudio

and Alberto Pavan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: knowledge management; machine learning; artiticial intelligence; building information modeling; geographic information system; decision making; decision support systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Optimization for Construction Project Management

edited by Ren-Jye Dzeng and Jacob J. Lin

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2111 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction project management; ICT; optimization; AI; deep learning; simulation; visualization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Extreme Performance of Composite and Protective Structures

edited by

,

,

,

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural resilience; blast mitigation; dynamic loading; numerical simulation; protective composites; structural safety; extreme events; wind loads; earthquakes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Sustainable Design and Smart Control of Building Energy to Accelerate Net-Zero Operations

edited by

Xinlei Zhou

, Lin-Rui Jia and

Zheng Cao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: building energy; decarbonization; renewable energy; net-zero; built environment; energy management; sustainable design; demand flexibility; HVAC

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems)

Sustainable and Resilient Affordable Housing in Architecture Design and Urban Plans

edited by

Giovanna Mangialardi

and

Umberto Berardi

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: housing policies; housing projects; publicness; regenerate; housing sustainability; social and public housing; affordability; inclusion; circular economy; reuse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate)

Innovation and Challenges in Creating Smart Buildings for Sustainable Construction

edited by

Francesco Muzi

and

Francesco Livio Rossini

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; smart buildings; renewable energy; energy efficiency; smart grid; digital twin; BIM; Internet of Things; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Intelligent Materials and Structural Health: Mechanics, Damage Detection, Performance Enhancement, and AI-Driven Techniques

edited by

Xiaowei Zheng

, Yao Zhang, Rumian Zhong and Qinglin Wang

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; structural health monitoring damage detection; AI-driven mechanics; multiscale modeling; digital twin technology; self-healing polymers; resilient infrastructure; machine learning in structural engineering; sustainable material systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Sustainability in Construction Project Management and Infrastructure

edited by

Pramen P. Shrestha

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: project management; life cycle cost; sustainability; construction materials; construction methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization)

Low Carbon and Green Materials in Construction—3rd Edition

edited by

Long Li

,

Jie Xiao

,

Bo Wang

and Lingfei Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon materials; recycled aggregate concrete; alkali-activated materials; 3D concrete printing; carbonation; ultra-high performance concrete; ECC; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

Selected Papers from AUBEA 2025: Building Sustainable, Smart, and Resilient Communities: Planning, Design, Construction, and Education

edited by

Xiancun Hu

, Hitomi Nakanishi and

Mike Louw

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced construction project management; built environment education; climate change adaptation; smart construction tenologies; digital transformation; health; safety and risk in construction; low-carbon built environment strategies; smart cities and buildings; green building and construction materials; sustainable construction

Urban Underground Space Design: Structural Stability and Mechanics Analysis—2nd Edition

edited by

Zhehao Zhu

, Jun Wu,

Yi Rui

, Peinan Li and Hao Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: subsurface engineering; geotechnical analysis; tunnel technologies; structural stability; underground construction; excavation methods; ground improvement; sustainable underground design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Adaptive Lightweight Materials and Systems for Sustainable Construction: Innovations and Future Directions

edited by

Alessandra Zanelli

,

Carol Monticelli

, Salvatore Viscuso, Farzaneh Oghazian and

Amirhossein Ahmadnia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptable building systems; lightweight/ultra-lightweight construction; energy efficiency; composite/bio-composite materials; membrane architecture; textile-based building systems; smart materials; sustainable construction; bio-inspired building systems; life cycle thinking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation)

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