Construction Innovation: Volume 24 Issue 4

Evaluation of success factors to implement digitalization in the construction industry

Avirag Bajpai, Subhas C. Misra

This study aims to identify and rank the key success factors linked with digitalization in the Indian construction sector. Because the construction firms in India are in the early…

The usability of a novel mobile augmented reality application for excavation process considering safety and productivity in construction

Fathima Nishara Abdeen, Randima Nirmal Gunatilaka, Samad M.E. Sepasgozar, David John Edwards

This study aims to assess the usability of augmented reality (AR) based mobile app for excavation and earthmoving processes using a novel tool entitled Excavator Augmented Reality…

The link between construction apps’ acceptance and digital attributes of construction professionals: perspectives from digital competence model

Oluseye Olugboyega, Kayode Emmanuel Ilesanmi, Godwin Ehis Oseghale, Clinton Aigbavboa

The advancement of digital technological breakthroughs in the construction industry is dependent on connecting the attributes of the intended consumers to the technologies. Thus…

A deep learning-based approach to facilitate the as-built state recognition of indoor construction works

Biyanka Ekanayake, Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini, Johnny Kwok Wai Wong, Peter Smith

Recognising the as-built state of construction elements is crucial for construction progress monitoring. Construction scholars have used computer vision-based algorithms to…

Success factors of digital technologies (DT) tools adoption for sustainable construction in a developing economy

Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Solomon Onajite, Michael Simeon

As the construction sector constantly seeks ways to address ever-growing societal demands, the need to embrace innovation and digital technologies (DTs) cannot be overstated…

Towards closing the housing gap in the UK: exploration of the influencing factors and the way forward

Emmanuel Itodo Daniel, Olalekan Oshodi, Daniel Dabara, Nenpin Dimka

Housing provides constructed space for human activities. Literature indicates that housing impacts wealth, education attainment and health outcomes, among others. Because of its…

Structuration of lean-agile integrated factors for construction projects

Vijayeta Malla

This study aims to analyze and understand mutual relationships between lean and agile enabling factors in the context of the construction domain and put forth the most driving and…

Method for automating the processes of generating and using 4D BIM models integrated with location-based planning and Last Planner® System

Bruno Falcón Silveira, Dayana Bastos Costa

Several studies have addressed the use of four-dimensional (4D) building information modeling (BIM) for construction management. However, the automation of the processes for…

Ending the suitability quantification dilemma: intelligent decision support system for modular integrated construction in a high-density metropolis

Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni, Khwaja Mateen Mazher

Modular integrated construction (MiC) is a modern construction method innovating and reinventing the traditional site-based construction method. As it integrates advanced…

Estimating labor resource requirements in construction projects using machine learning

Hamidreza Golabchi, Ahmed Hammad

Existing labor estimation models typically consider only certain construction project types or specific influencing factors. These models are focused on quantifying the total…

Application of gamification for sustainable construction: an evaluation of the challenges

Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Patience Tunji-Olayeni, Timilehin Abayomi

This paper aims to identify and evaluate the challenges affecting the adoption of gamification practices in developing countries through the lens of the Nigerian construction…

Implementation of augmented reality in BIM-enabled construction projects: a bibliometric literature review and a case study from China

Kaiyang Wang, Fangyu Guo, Ruijia Zhou, Liang Qian

In recent years, augmented reality (AR) has shown its potential to assist various construction activities. Its use commonly requires additional refinement to be integrated into…

Social media sensing framework for urban infrastructure management: a Philippine case study

Sy Tien Do, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Denver Banlasan

This study aims to use social media data mining to revitalize and support existing urban infrastructure monitoring strategies by extracting valuable insights from public opinion…

Extended reality (XR) technologies in the construction safety: systematic review and analysis

Mohammad Javad Zoleykani, Hamidreza Abbasianjahromi, Saeed Banihashemi, Seyed Amir Tabadkani, Aso Hajirasouli

Extended reality (XR) is an emerging technology, with its popularity rising in different industry sectors, where its application has been recently considered in construction…

An ontological assessment proposal for architectural outputs of generative adversarial network

Can Uzun, Raşit Eren Cangür

This study presents an ontological approach to assess the architectural outputs of generative adversarial networks. This paper aims to assess the performance of the generative…