Smart Construction Ecosystems: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability Through Emerging Technologies
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 81
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable construction management; smart construction technologies; integrated project delivery; off-site construction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is currently undergoing a technological revolution driven by the integration of smart systems and emerging digital tools. Technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Twins are transforming traditional construction methods into intelligent, data-driven processes. These advancements enable real-time monitoring, improved decision-making, enhanced safety protocols, and greater environmental sustainability across the project lifecycle.
As global demand for sustainable and resilient infrastructure grows, the need for smarter, more connected construction ecosystems has become increasingly urgent. Smart construction not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to safer work environments and reduced environmental impacts. This Special Issue explores how these emerging technologies are reshaping construction management, design, and on-site execution.
By bringing together interdisciplinary research and case studies from academia and industry, this Special Issue highlights innovative approaches to construction challenges in the 21st century. Topics range from safety analytics and automation to sustainable materials and digital project delivery. Ultimately, this Special Issue provides a platform to advance the vision of a smarter, safer, and more sustainable built environment.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following research areas:
- Smart construction management systems;
- Emerging digital tools in construction (e.g., BIM, IoT, Digital Twin);
- AI and machine learning applications in construction;
- Safety monitoring and risk prediction;
- Green construction and sustainable material use;
- Smart infrastructure and resilient urban planning;
- Robotics and automation in construction;
- Human–technology interaction on construction sites.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. JeongWook Son
Dr. Jinyoung Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart construction
- sustainable building
- construction safety
- digital technologies
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- construction automation
- green construction technologies
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