From Concept to Reality: Digital Innovations Driving the Future of Intelligent Infrastructure and Construction
A special issue of Intelligent Infrastructure and Construction (ISSN 3042-4720).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 623
Special Issue Editors
Interests: computer vision; robotics; IoT technology
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Interests: construction management and engineering; construction health and safety; construction ergonomics; digital technologies and innovations (e.g., building information modelling (BIM), wearable sensors, internet-of-things, blockchain, digital twin, robotics); smart construction informatics (e.g., machine learning, deep learning)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to present this Special Issue of the new journal Intelligent Infrastructure and Construction on the theme “From Concept to Reality: Digital Innovations Driving the Future of Intelligent Infrastructure and Construction”, which is open to submissions until 31st of December 2024.
This Special Issue will explore a wide range of topics, including the following:
- Integrating AI, IoT, and Digital Twins for real-time decision making and predictive maintenance.
- The role of robotics and automation in enhancing construction efficiency and safety.
- Leveraging BIM across the entire life cycle—from design and construction to operations and disaster resilience.
- Sustainable infrastructure through smart material selection and data-driven energy management.
- Intelligent control systems that combine sensors and data analytics for proactive facilities management.
- Cross-disciplinary approaches to bridge gaps between construction, technology, and environmental sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng
Dr. Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari
Prof. Dr. Manuel Davila Delgado
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- computer-aided design and engineering
- artificial intelligence and machine learning
- building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins
- robotics and automation in construction
- smart sensors and internet of things (IoT)
- sustainable and resilient infrastructure
- intelligent control systems and facilities management
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