In the past, knowledge in the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)
industries mainly come from experiences and are documented in hard copies or specific …

Executive summary This report examines different pathways to reduce CO2 emissions
associated with the use of cement in the construction sector. Worldwide, cementitious …

Several methodologies for production planning and control have been introduced over the
years in the construction industry. However, in this industry, it is not uncommon that projects …

Construction automation has shown the potential to increase construction productivity after
years of technical development and experimenting in its field. Exactly how, and the possible …

This book presents different tools and techniques used for Decision Support Systems (DSS),
including decision tree and table, and their modifications, multi-criteria decision analysis …

Although advancements have been made in the management of projects due to the
digitalization and automation technologies, the efficient use of digital data is still lacking for …

Abstract The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is affecting the way in which
construction projects are planned, designed, executed and operated. One of the main goals …

Effective data interoperability and schedule analysis play a significant role in improving the
management of prefabricated buildings. However, there is a lack of efficient strategies and …

Purpose The construction industry is characterized by a long construction period, high cost
and many uncontrollable factors. The owners and contractors are increasingly focusing on …

A review of current heuristic techniques and mathematical programming methods is
presented in the paper. Modern optimisation modelling tools are presented, common …