Sustainable Construction in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Routledge Research Collections for Construction in Developing Countries)

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 accelerate construction sustainability. It is the first book to link construction management with various digital tools to enhance construction projects’ sustainability. It also provides an in-depth insight into the concept of sustainable construction 4.0 across both developing and developed countries for construction professionals, sustainability experts, researchers, educators, and other stakeholders.The book can be adopted as a research guide, framework, and reference on sustainable construction, the concept of sustainable projects, digitalization in the construction industry, and the 4IR. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface PART 1: Background information of the book 1. General introduction Introduction Sustainable construction Need for information and communication technologies in construction Objective of the book Summary References PART 2: Sustainable construction 4.0 2. Artificial intelligence for sustainable construction Introduction Concept definitions Benefits of applying artificial intelligence to construction Sustainable construction Benefits of sustainable construction Artificial intelligence for sustainable construction Challenges of artificial intelligence in sustainable construction Solution to the challenges highlighted Conclusion References 3. Augmented reality and sustainable construction Introduction Sustainable construction (SC) Working principle of augmented reality How augmented reality works Augmented reality in today’s world Augmented reality devices Devices suitable for augmented reality fall into the following categories Types of augmented reality Smart City planning and building: Augmenting the possibilities Augmented reality in construction Benefits of augmented reality for construction project Challenges of augmented reality Conclusion References 4. Big data and sustainable construction Introduction The big data Big data in construction Big data engineering and big data analysis Key principles of sustainable construction Conclusion References 5. Building information modelling for sustainable construction Introduction Building information modelling in the construction industry The concept of building information modelling promoting sustainability Building information modelling for sustainable construction Practical application(s) of BIM techniques as innovation for sustainability achievement Benefits of building information modelling to the construction industry Summary of the challenges of BIM in sustainable building design Conclusion References 6. Biomimicry and sustainable construction Introduction Approach and levels Biomimetic design considerations Biomimetic design methodology Biomimicry to improve sustainability Conclusion References 7. Blockchain for sustainable construction Introduction Pillars of blockchain technology Challenges of blockchain technology Problems blockchain solves Benefits of blockchain technology Other benefits of blockchain Sustainable procurement in the construction industry enabled by blockchain Fostering enhanced efficiency and trust in the supply Chain Blockchain and sustainability Opportunities related to blockchain in the construction industry Conclusion References 8. Cryptocurrency for sustainable construction Introduction Definitions Cryptocurrency fulfilment in the role of money Advantages and disadvantages of cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency for sustainable construction Application of cryptocurrency as means of payment Conclusion References 9. Cyber security for sustainable construction Introduction The role of cyber security in the construction industry Some cybercrimes related to construction Basic security protocols Cyber security measures for sustainable construction Causes of incidents in cyber security Contribute to public and professional awareness of security What information could be exposed in a breach of cyber security? What you should be doing about it Construction industry instances of cybercrime Sustainable construction Benefits of sustainable construction The effects of sustainable construction Information technology and sustainable construction The role of information technology (IT) in achieving sustainable construction Conclusion References 10. Drone and sustainable construction Introduction Definition of terms Application of drone technology in construction Environmental impact Economic impact Social impact Technical impact Drone technology for sustainable construction Conclusion References 11. Gamification for sustainable construction Introduction Process of developing gamification Drivers and challenges of applying gamification Advantages of gamification Gamification for construction sustainability Relationship between gamification and sustainability Gamifying construction Construction application Conclusion References 12. Internet of things and sustainable construction Introduction Internet of things The IoTs architecture The communication process of IoT Sustainable construction Internet of things for sustainable construction Internet of things’ roles in sustainability Roles of internet of things for sustainability Models for business and investment Impact measurement Drawbacks with IoT in the actualization of sustainable construction Conclusion References 13. Machine learning for sustainable construction Introduction Sustainable construction Benefits of sustainable construction Machine learning for sustainable construction Limitations to machine learning Conclusion References 14. Nanotechnology for sustainable construction Introduction Nanotechnology Nanotechnology for sustainable construction Importance of nanotechnology in sustainable construction Application of nanotechnology to other materials Conclusion References 15. Robotics for sustainable constructio Introduction Reduction and re-usage Construction firm’s role in sustainable construction Government role in sustainable construction Green construction and sustainability New innovations Prefabrication Building information modelling Four pillars of sustainable construction The practice of sustainable construction The future of robotics in construction The meeting Point between humans and robots Robotics engagement in construction processes Disadvantages of using robots in construction Examples of robots that can be used on construction sites Achieving sustainable construction through robotics Conclusion References 16. Virtual reality for sustainable construction Introduction Development of VR VR and planning smart cities Impact of virtual reality on Green building construction Benefits of utilizing virtual reality within the construction industry Factors mitigating against the wide use of virtual reality Conclusion References Index "This book provides readers with an understanding of numerous concepts, benefits, practices that the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies can bring when working towards sustainable construction goals"-- Provided by publisher