Digital and Sustainable Building and Construction Management: Advances and Prospects
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 147
Special Issue Editors
Interests: artificial intelligence; building organizational studies; construction engineering; corporate social responsibility; leadership; project management; strategy, management and organizational behavior; sustainability accounting and reporting
Interests: renewable energy technologies; environmental sustainability; climate change mitigation; building performance; high-efficient HVAC systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The building and construction industry is navigating a critical period of digital and sustainable transformation, addressing the dual imperatives of technological innovation and sustainability considerations. This Special Issue, ‘Digital and Sustainable Building and Construction Management: Advances and Prospects’, seeks original research and comprehensive reviews that explore the integration of advanced digital technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative management strategies to meet the challenges of modern construction.
The focus spans the adoption of Construction 4.0 technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and robotics to drive operational efficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable outcomes. Equally emphasized are sustainability-focused practices such as circular economy principles, energy-efficient building designs, and resource optimization, underscoring the industry’s commitment to minimizing environmental impact and contributing to shared social value. At the heart of sustainable transformation lies in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, offering pathways for ethical leadership, community engagement, and long-term value creation. These frameworks align with the broader goal of fostering innovation, resilience, and environmental stewardship within the construction sector.
Submissions that address the convergence of digital innovation and sustainable transformation are particularly encouraged, drawing insights from theoretical perspectives, empirical studies, and practical applications. Contributions from academia and industry are welcomed to advance knowledge and practice in creating a more sustainable and technologically advanced built environment.
Dr. Qian Zhang
Dr. Siliang Yang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- smart construction management
- sustainable building practices, including corporate social responsibility, environmental, social, and governance, circular economy, and sustainable innovation
- digital transformation in construction
- construction 4.0 technology management (e.g., building information modeling, Internet of Things, blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in construction
- automation and robotics in construction
- lean construction methodologies
- circular economy in construction
- energy-efficient building design
- resource optimization
- resilient construction practices
- project leadership and organization
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