**Preface to "Advances in Construction and Project Management—Volume II"**

Construction and project management are two critical areas that play significant roles in society's progress and development. Construction projects play crucial roles in shaping the built environment, with an impact ranging from towering skyscrapers to intricate transportation systems. Effective project management is equally vital in this process, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The field of construction and project management is constantly evolving, with new technologies, processes, and best practices emerging regularly. Keeping up with these advancements is essential for professionals in these fields, allowing them to ensure that they are delivering the best outcomes for their clients and stakeholders.

This book, entitled *Advances in Construction and Project Management*, compiles a collection of chapters from experts in these fields, covering the latest developments and trends. This publication covers a wide range of topics, including sustainable construction, digital technologies, project risk management, and stakeholder engagement, among others.

Written by leading academics and industry professionals from around the world, the individual chapters provide global perspectives on the subject matter. The authors draw on their experience and research to provide practical insights and solutions to the challenges facing construction and project management professionals today.

This book constitutes an essential resource for anyone involved in the construction or project management industries, including architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, and consultants. It is also an excellent reference for students studying in the disciplines of built environment, architecture, engineering, and construction, providing them with the latest information on the subject matter.

We hope to inspire readers to embrace new technologies, processes, and best practices and continue to advance the fields of construction and project management. We would like to express our gratitude to all the authors who contributed to this book and to the readers for their interest in this important topic. We also wish to acknowledge the Centre for Smart Modern Construction (c4SMC) and their industry partners for continued support and collaborations. I would also like to thank the centre researchers, Dr Samudaya Nanayakkara, Thilini Weerasuriya and Prasad Perera, for helping in the compilation of this topics issue.

**Srinath Perera, Albert P. C. Chan, Dilanthi Amaratunga, Makarand Hastak, Patrizia Lombardi, Sepani Senaratne, Xiaohua Jin, and Anil Sawhney**

*Editors*
