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The Construction Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
This book gathers papers from the 11th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Research Conference, held on 28–30 July 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference provided an essential forum for reviewing and generating knowledge on Construction 4.0 and, consequently, highlighted processes and practices that allow us to deliver and operate built environment assets more effectively and efficiently by focusing on physical-to-digital and digital-to-physical transformation. The event addressed three broad themes: Industrial production (prefabrication, 3-D printing and assembly, offsite and advanced manufacturing); Cyber-physical systems (actuators, sensors, IoT, robo...
Handbook of Research on Disruptive Innovation and Digital Transformation in Asia
With new technologies constantly being created, implemented, and sold, it is a robust opportunity for companies to hop on board with the latest digital trends. With the business world undergoing rapid changes and advancements in current times, the transformation process has been rapid and the disruptions significant. This has created a culture of innovation and a plethora of available business opportunities, especially when focused on Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Along with these innovative technologies and new opportunities in the business world comes challenges and trends within the Asian region that require more attention and advanced research to fully understand this digi...
Measures of Sustainable Construction Projects Performance
Measures of Sustainable Construction Projects Performance builds on years of knowledge and research providing a comprehensive discussion on various metrics and variables for measuring the success and performance of sustainable construction projects.
Industry 5.0 and Emerging Technologies
The book aims to provide up-to-date research on the emerging technologies and applications in Industry 5.0, challenges and emerging trends in Industry 5.0 and the role of Industry 5.0 in sustainable economy. Industry 5.0 is a new production model where the focus lies in the interaction between humans and machines. Industry 5.0 takes the next step, which involves leveraging the collaboration between increasingly powerful and accurate machinery and the unique creative potential of the human being. Industry 5.0 is characterized by going beyond producing goods and services for profit. It shifts the focus from the shareholder value to stakeholder value and reinforces the role and the contribution...
Building the Future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Collaboration in Construction
This conference proceedings present cutting-edge research that is shaping the future of the construction industry. It has a strong emphasis on sustainability, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. It contains contributions from experts in academia, industry, and policy who engage in critical discussions on how artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and innovation can drive efficiency, enhance project outcomes, and modernise the sector. The proceedings address key challenges, including skills shortages, infrastructure limitations, and adoption barriers, to help foster industry-wide transformation. The cidb conference attracted researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the construction sector, and its proceedings offer valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices. The conference proceedings are designed for those seeking to explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and construction management in an evolving global landscape.
Addressing Environmental Challenges With AI, Robotics, and Augmented Reality
Addressing environmental challenges requires innovative, interdisciplinary solutions using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and augmented reality (AR). These advanced tools enhance monitoring and response to environmental changes while enabling proactive intervention strategies across ecosystems, industries, and communities. From AI-driven climate modeling and robotic reforestation to AR-enhanced environmental education and disaster response, these technologies reshape the understanding and protection of the natural world. Further research into issues like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, may improve the integration of AI, robotics, and AR to offer a...
Sustainable Communities through Digital Transformation
This book brings together cutting-edge exploratory research findings to show how a vision for sustainable communities can be enabled by digital transformation. It attempts to apply existing knowledge about digital transformation and sustainable communities and compare, interpret, diagnose, and evaluate a variety of digital solutions to ascertain their suitability for the delivery of a more sustainable built environment. Chapters examine a breadth of issues including how digital transformations could: Provide digital/physical working/living environments that anticipate emerging lifestyles Blend digital engagements into the physical engagements within the built environment Support business and...
Advances in Civil Engineering Materials
This book presents selected articles from the 4th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering 2020, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Written by leading researchers and industry professionals, the papers highlight recent advances and address the current issues in the fields of civil engineering and architecture.
Sustainable Construction in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
This book provides readers with an understanding of various concepts, benefits, and practices that the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technolo>gies can bring when working towards sustainable construction goals. As digitalization continues to advance rapidly, the pressures on stakeholders in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) industry to revamp and restructure their activities and outputs become increasingly prev>alent. This research book explains the importance of various digital tools and principles to achieve sustainable construction projects. It adopts various stand>ards and concepts to highlight how 4IR technologies could assist and accelera...
