Advances in Sustainable Construction Engineering and Management
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Building".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: modular construction; quality control; planning; construction management; optimization; Design for Disassembly (DfD); digital twin; augmented reality
Interests: construction safety; wearable sensing; virtual reality; cyber physical system; construction automation; construction management; natural language processing; generative AI
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by urgent demands for sustainability, resilience, digitalization, and productivity. Recently, the field has also sought to respond to deeper, more fundamental questions about what sustainable construction truly means. Sustainable construction is not merely about employing eco-friendly materials and methods; rather, it represents an enduring academic exploration—one that reminds us of the need for continuous inquiry and advancement to ensure that future generations can also engage with and benefit from sustainable development.
This Special Isse, ‘Advances in Sustainable Construction Engineering and Management’, seeks to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative practices that address the challenges and opportunities in delivering sustainable built environments.
We invite contributions that advance scholarship and practice across the full spectrum of construction engineering and management. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sustainable Construction Practices: Green building methods, modular/off-site construction, resource-efficient processes, and circular economy approaches.
- Digital and Smart Technologies: Applications of BIM, digital twins, AI/ML, XR/AR, UAVs, and IoT for sustainable project delivery and lifecycle management.
- Resilience and Disaster Preparedness: Strategies for adaptive infrastructure, disaster-relief housing, climate change mitigation, and risk-informed construction planning.
- Management Innovations: Sustainable supply chain management, productivity improvement, performance measurement, and policy frameworks supporting sustainability goals.
- Human and Social Dimensions: Workforce well-being, safety, ethical decision-making, and community-centered approaches in sustainable construction.
This section provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas and present evidence-based solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient construction sector. We welcome original research articles, case studies, methodological advances, and critical reviews that highlight both theoretical insights and practical applications.
By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to strengthen the dialog between academia and industry and to accelerate the adoption of sustainable engineering and management practices worldwide.
Dr. Jeong-Hoon Lee
Dr. JunHo Jeon
Dr. Jinwoo Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- construction engineering and management
- sustainable
- smart construction
- digital twin
- automation
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