Smart Technology in the AEC Industry

Dear Colleagues,

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the integration of smart technologies. This Special Issue seeks to explore the development, adoption, and impact of emerging digital and intelligent technologies that are reshaping the way AEC projects are conceived, designed, delivered, and maintained. The scope includes, but is not limited to, advancements in digital twins, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, wearable technologies, and smart sensing systems. The Special Issue aims to bring together interdisciplinary research that addresses challenges and opportunities related to education, productivity, safety, sustainability, and lifecycle management in the built environment. Contributions may focus on theoretical frameworks, applied case studies, system design, or technology deployment strategies. We especially encourage submissions that demonstrate the integration of smart systems in real-world construction environments, quantify performance improvements, or propose scalable models for industry-wide adoption.

Through this collection, we aim to provide a platform for cutting-edge research that informs both academia and industry stakeholders about the future of smart and data-driven construction practices.

Dr. Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan
Guest Editor

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