Sustainable Construction Management through Systems Thinking
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 762
Special Issue Editors
Interests: systems thinking in construction management; infrastructure sustainability; optimization of pre-project planning in accelerated bridge construction; engineering education; circular economy in construction; post-disaster resilience and sustainability; integration of AI and robotics in construction management
Interests: construction workers health and safety; sustainable construction; AI in construction; use of cutting edge technology in construction; post-disaster reconstruction; engineering education; technological interventions; systems thinking in construction management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable construction management using systems thinking is an up-and-coming field of research that can address the complexities and interdependencies within construction management to ensure waste minimization, environmental protection, social responsibility, and resource efficiency throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. Areas of interest include pressing challenges in construction associated with stakeholder engagement, urban planning, circular economy, health and safety, innovation and technology, decarbonization, supply chain management, and the optimization of materials and energy use. Despite advancements in green building standards and innovative technology, many construction projects fail to achieve holistic sustainability goals due to the fragmented nature of project management. A systems thinking approach helps stakeholders to recognize that decisions in one area, such as material selection, can have a critical impact on other areas of construction, such as energy consumption and waste generation. This emerging solution can have a profound impact on improving traditional construction management practices and effective decision making.
This Special Issue seeks contributions from researchers and practitioners to establish a comprehensive construction management practice that leverages systems thinking. The Special Issue aims to enhance sustainability in every phase of construction projects, ensuring that all stakeholders work synergistically to achieve optimal sustainable outcomes. Papers are being sought in the following areas:
- Sustainable supply chain practices in the construction industry;
- Role of smart technologies in enhancing construction process;
- Demolition waste management;
- Innovative materials and their integration in sustainable construction systems;
- Systems thinking approach for climate-smart construction;
- Health and safety during post-disaster reconstruction;
- Application of artificial intelligence in sustainable construction management;
- Systems thinking in construction education.
Dr. Piyush Pradhananga
Dr. S M Jamil Uddin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- systems thinking approach
- sustainable construction
- construction technology
- construction education
- construction and demolition waste management
- construction innovation
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