Integrating Construction 4.0 Technologies into Sustainable Construction
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 56
Special Issue Editor
Interests: construction quality assurance; digital construction; sustainable buildings; construction circularity; modular construction
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Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation through the advent of Construction 4.0, a paradigm shift driven by advanced digital technologies. These innovations, ranging from BIM and AI to IoT-enabled smart systems, robotics, blockchain, and additive manufacturing, are redefining how we design, deliver, operate, and maintain the built environment. Simultaneously, the industry faces urgent sustainability imperatives, including reducing carbon emissions, optimising resource use, and enhancing resilience against climate change. Integrating Construction 4.0 technologies into sustainable construction offers unprecedented opportunities to achieve these goals by enabling smarter decision-making, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and closed-loop material cycles. This Special Issue will bring together cutting-edge research, case studies, and theoretical perspectives that demonstrate how technological innovation can be leveraged to create more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive built environments globally.
This Special Issue will explore how the integration of Construction 4.0 technologies, such as building information modelling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), robotics, blockchain, digital twins, and 3D printing, can drive sustainable practices across the construction lifecycle. It invites research and practical insights into innovative solutions that enhance resource efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, improve productivity, and promote social and economic sustainability in the built environment. Contributions may address technological adoption challenges, integration strategies, and case studies from diverse contexts, bridging the gap between digital transformation and sustainability goals in construction.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Construction 4.0;
- Sustainable construction;
- Building information modelling (BIM);
- Artificial intelligence (AI);
- Internet of things (IoT);
- Robotics in construction;
- Blockchain in construction;
- Digital twins;
- Additive manufacturing/3D printing;
- Smart and resilient built environment.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Yours faithfully
Dr. Frank Ghansah
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Construction 4.0
- sustainable construction
- building information modelling (BIM)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- robotics in construction
- blockchain in construction
- digital twins
- additive manufacturing/3D printing
- smart and resilient built environment
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