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Trends and Prospects in Cementitious Material

edited by

and Cheng Yuan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 9827 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated materials; extreme environment; dynamic loading; elevated temperature; corrosion; fatigue; durability

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

Health Monitoring of Building Structures: Emerging Technologies and Approaches

edited by

Xingyu Wang

,

Ying Huang

and

Chengcheng Tao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9639 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring (SHM); sensor technologies; data analytics and processing; machine learning and artificial intelligence; monitoring systems; damage detection and localization; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); predictive maintenance

(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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9630 | 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)

Research on the Structural Mechanics of Steel–Concrete Composite Structures

edited by

Han Su

and Qikai Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8545 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural engineering; steel– concrete structure; risk analysis; structural safety; construction material; structural dynamics; structural design method; structural durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Structural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Safety Assessment in Civil Engineering

edited by

Bin Huang

,

Zhifeng Wu

and Hui Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7569 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring; damage detection; model updating; machine learning; intelligent techniques; finite element modeling; resilience against disasters; risk assessment; disaster prevention and reduction; building life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advanced Composite Materials for Sustainable Construction

edited by Damir Barbir and Pero Dabić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7505 | 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)

Advanced Cementitious Materials: Integrating Nanotechnology, Sustainability, and Intelligent Design

edited by Chuang He, Xiaolei Lu and

Zhenkun Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7151 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoengineered cementitious materials; low-carbon binders; machine learning in concrete design; hydration kinetics and modeling; sustainable construction materials

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

Mechanical Properties and Durability of Concrete Materials and Structures

edited by Yuan Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6963 | 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)

Knowledge Management, Innovation, and Learning Dynamics in Capital Projects

edited by

Patrick S.W. Fong

and Qianwen Zhou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6581 | Submission Open

Keywords: capital projects; knowledge management; innovation; learning dynamics; project success; organizational learning; dynamic capabilities

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

New Technologies in Assessment of Indoor Environment

edited by Mengtao Han, Chao Lin and Shan Gao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6256 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor environment; new methodologies and technologies; environmental monitoring; simulation and modeling; artificial intelligence; case studies and projects

(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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6104 | 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)

Carbon-Neutral Infrastructure: 2nd Edition

edited by Wentong Wang,

Dongdong Yuan

,

Augusto Cannone Falchetto

and

Fucheng Guo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6032 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-neutralized cement or asphalt-based materials; material technologies to improve the utilization of infrastructure waste resources; alternative materials for carbon neutral infrastructure; recycled materials in infrastructure; cold mix asphalt materials; green and sustainable infrastructure materials; energy harvesting and green conversion technologies for road infrastructure; smart infrastructure materials and structures

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

Advances in Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage in Buildings

edited by

Cagri Kutlu

,

Michele Bottarelli

,

Yuanlong Cui

, Mehmet Tahir Erdinç and

Yuehong Su

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5751 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal management of the buildings; innovative PCM applications; PCM integrated heat exchangers; thermal storage; renewable energy; HVAC

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

New Challenges in Digital City Planning

edited by

Qingming Zhan

and

Huimin Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5733 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital city planning; artificial intelligence; digital twins; urban sustainability; data-driven urban analysis

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

Safety and Health Management in Sustainable Construction

edited by

Shaohua Hu

, Wu Liu and Moxiao Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5684 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; safety management; occupational health and safety; construction safety; risk assessment; smart construction technologies; disaster response; health impact assessment; sustainable building practices

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

Automation and Intelligence in the Construction Industry

edited by

Jianliang Zhou

, Pinsheng Duan and

Yongliang Deng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5601 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; human– machine collaborative construction; smart construction site; artificial intelligence; construction robot; digital twin; AR and VR

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

Timber–Concrete Composite Structures: Property Analysis, Stability Design and Applications

edited by

Hao Du

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5589 | Submission Open

Keywords: timber– concrete composite structure; property analysis; fire performance; stability design; shear connector; long-term behavior; bamboo

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Alternative Additions in Concrete: Screening, Assessment, and Specifications for Durability

edited by Diego Jesus De Souza, Marcelo Henrique Farias de Medeiros, Maxime Ranger and Tao Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5511 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete durability; supplementary cementitious materials; alkali-activated materials; mineral additions; alternative binders; standardization

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

Optimal Design of FRP Strengthened/Reinforced Construction Materials

edited by

Kaiqi Zheng

,

Pu Zhang

,

Haitao Wang

and Yirui Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5500 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; FRP profiles/bars/sheets; etc.; analytical and design method; prestressing and anchoring FRP; novel FRP composites; FRP-reinforced structures

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

Low-Carbon Cement and Concrete in Modern Construction: Towards a Green and Sustainable Future

edited by

Haleh Rasekh

,

Danial Jahed Armaghani

and

Mina Mortazavi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5289 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon building materials; sustainable and green construction; recycled concrete materials; life cycle assessment (LCA); green concrete additives; admixtures for sustainable concrete; eco-friendly construction practices

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

BioCognitive Architectural Design

edited by Michal Gath-Morad,

Koen Steemers

and

Cleo Valentine

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5022 | Submission Open

Keywords: BioCognitive Architectural Design; spatial cognition; wayfinding; human– building interaction; adaptive architecture; neuroscience in design; NeuroArchitecture; evidence-based architectural design; responsive environments; cognitive behaviors in architecture; generative design

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

Construction 4.0 Era: The Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Construction

edited by

Frank Ghansah

, Jinfeng Lou,

Amos Darko

and

David J. Edwards

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5004 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction 4.0 era; building information modelling; digital construction; digital technologies; smart construction; smart buildings

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

Advanced Construction Materials and Smart Structural Technologies for Sustainable Civil Structures

edited by

Mohammad Al-Zu'bi

, Rabee Shamass, Ahmed M. Ashteyat and

Musab Rabi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4820 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable and green building materials; smart construction materials; nanotechnology and nanomaterials; low-carbon cement; FRP composites; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs); structural retrofitting and strengthening; bonding behavior and mechanical performance; recycled and carbonated aggregates; cement-based and epoxy adhesives; structural health monitoring (SHM); artificial intelligence and machine learning; finite element simulation and modelling; life cycle assessment (LCA); experimental investigations in structural engineering; structural optimization and innovative design

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

Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Problems in the Design and Construction of Underground Buildings—2nd Edition

edited by

Shaobo Chai

,

Yongqiang Zhou

, Erdi Abi and Longlong Lv

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4806 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground building engineering; rock and soil mechanics; geotechnical engineering; seismic resistance of underground structure; mechanical property; regional geological environment; seismic response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advancing Construction and Design Practices Using BIM

edited by Pierpaolo D'Agostino and

Erika Elefante

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3919 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction management; physical– digital interaction; digital twins; BIM integration; data sharing; sustainability in digital modeling; automation in parametric design; reverse engineering; AI application in BIM workflows; smart construction

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

Bionic Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering

edited by

Jinxiang Chen

and

Yiheng Song

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3907 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic structures; bio-inspired materials; sustainable building technologies; bionic surfaces and coatings; structural health monitoring; bionic optical systems; lightweight construction components; bionic sensors; nature-inspired algorithms; energy-efficient design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Acoustics and Well-Being: Towards Healthy Environments

edited by

María Ángeles Navacerrada

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3808 | 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)

Advances in Sustainable Building Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by Isabel Torres and

Ana Luísa Velosa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3736 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; sustainable buildings; sustainable materials

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

Innovative Performance-Based Risk Assessment and Bio-Composite Applications for Disaster-Resilient Structures

edited by Nicola Chieffo,

Cigdem Avci-Karatas

and Elisa Bertolesi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3656 | Submission Open

Keywords: performance-based assessment; structural vulnerability; disaster risk mitigation; bio-composite materials; sustainable construction; resilient buildings; performance-based assessment; seismic retrofit; smart materials; advanced modeling techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advancements in Super-Low-Energy Buildings: Innovations for Extreme Climate Conditions

edited by

Shisheng Chen

, Wen Zhang,

Zhongqi Yu

and Yang He

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3589 | Submission Open

Keywords: super-low-energy buildings; extreme climate; low carbon technologies; sustainable building materials; indoor environmental quality; climate responsive design; occupant behavior; renewable energy

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

Building Vibration and Soil Dynamics—2nd Edition

edited by Chao He,

Wenbo Tu

,

Chao Zou

and

Yunlong Guo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3362 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil dynamics; building vibration; soil– building dynamic interaction; railway-induced vibration; seismic wave; analytical and numerical modeling; artificial-intelligence-based prediction; vibration and noise control guidelines and standards; on-site monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2902 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Prefabricated Structures

edited by Yangqing Liu and Jike Tan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2691 | 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)

Urban Sustainability: Sustainable Housing and Communities—2nd Edition

edited by Daizhong Tang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2332 | 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)

Applications of Advanced Composites in Civil Engineering

edited by

,

, Junlong Yang,

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2219 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; composite structures; mechanical performance; failure prediction; life-cycle analysis; damage detection; advanced manufacturing processes

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

Advanced Energy Storage Technologies for Low-Carbon Buildings

edited by Yaxuan Xiong,

Cancan Zhang

and Chun Chang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2179 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage materials; thermal energy storage system; energy-efficient materials; clean energy utilization; low-carbon building; green building; multi-energy supply system; multi-object optimization

(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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1997 | 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)

Green and Low-Carbon Comprehensive Utilization of Solid Waste Resources

edited by

Huazhe Jiao

, Mingqing Huang,

Zhuen Ruan

and Lei Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1985 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid waste management; green technologies; low-carbon strategies; innovative materials; waste-to-resource; comprehensive utilization; circular economy

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

Innovations in Static and Dynamic Performance of Steel and Composite Structures

edited by

Xiaoxiong Zha

and Wentao Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1944 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel and concrete structures; composite structures; vibration comfort; seismic performance; fire performance; post-fire rehabilitation; sustainable architecture; prefabricated structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Building Structures)

Advanced Cement Composites and Carbon Sequestration Materials for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

edited by

Guoming Liu

, Weina Meng and

Zhenjiao Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1757 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon sequestration; dust control; underground infrastructure; UHPC in bridges and tunnels; cement-based materials; pneumatic conveying; CFD-DEM; critical infrastructure durability

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

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1616 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1301 | 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)

Application of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials in Building and Bridge Applications

edited by Raafat El-Hacha

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1277 | Submission Open

Keywords: material behavior; including bond; durability; fatigue; and long-term performance; fabrication; processing; and testing methods; analysis and design; applications in structural concrete with or without prestressing; applications in wood; masonry; and steel structures; strengthening and rehabilitation of structures; seismic performance and retrofit; structural health monitoring and intelligent sensing; fire resistance; extreme condition performance; hybrid structural members; structural shapes and fully composite systems; anchorage systems and connections; innovative structural systems; full-scale testing; field applications and case studies; codes and standards; sustainability and life-cycle cost

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

Selected Papers from the CIB WBC 2025—Sustainable Development and the Built Environment: Legal Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Makarand Hastak,

Behzad Esmaeili

and

Andrew Agapiou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1215 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction law; environmental regulation; built environment governance; legal barriers to sustainability; climate-responsive policy; green infrastructure compliance

(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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1158 | 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)

Digitization and Automation Applied to Construction Safety Management

edited by

Sheng Xu

,

Ke Chen

and

Brian Guo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: safety management; digital technology; artificial intelligent; human-robot interaction; automation and robotics; human cognition; ergonomics; digital twins

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

Recent Advances in Structural Health Monitoring

edited by

Zuo Zhu

,

Weijie Li

, Yanlong Xie, Yichen Zhu and Miaomin Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open

Keywords: population-based SHM; advanced sensing and instrumentation in SHM; computer vision techniques for structural assessment; machine learning applications in SHM; digital twins for structural performance monitoring; data fusion and integration of monitoring data; decision-making frameworks for predictive maintenance and risk assessment; case studies in SHM applications and lessons learnt

(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 922 | 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)

Advances in Vibration Control of Civil Structures

edited by

Zhouquan Feng

,

Konstantinos Kapasakalis

and

Haoran Zuo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 903 | 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)

Advances in Modular and Prefabricated Concrete Construction

edited by

André Furtado

,

Wit Derkowski

and Irene Josa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 545 | 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)

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