Applications of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and Blockchain-enabled smart contracts in construction

J Li, M Kassem - Automation in construction, 2021 - Elsevier
The contribution of distributed ledger technology (DLT)(eg blockchain) and smart contracts
to the digitalisation and digital transformation of the construction sector is nascent but rapidly …

Exploratory literature review of blockchain in the construction industry

DJ Scott, T Broyd, L Ma - Automation in construction, 2021 - Elsevier
First academic publications on blockchain in construction instantiated in 2017, with three
documents. Over the course of several years, new literature emerged at an average annual …

Construction payment automation using blockchain-enabled smart contracts and robotic reality capture technologies

H Hamledari, M Fischer - Automation in Construction, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper introduces an autonomous payment administration solution, integrating
blockchain-enabled smart contracts and robotic reality capture technologies. The …

BIM integrated smart contract for construction project progress payment administration

R Sonmez, S Ahmadisheykhsarmast… - Automation in …, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years few blockchain based progress payment methods have been proposed to
improve the traditional payment process for construction projects. The blockchain based …

Blockchain in the AECO industry: Current status, key topics, and future research agenda

Y Xu, HY Chong, M Chi - Automation in construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Blockchain has attracted great attention in the architecture, engineering, construction, and
operation (AECO) industry. To capture its research trends, this study conducted a …

The application of blockchain-based crypto assets for integrating the physical and financial supply chains in the construction & engineering industry

H Hamledari, M Fischer - Automation in construction, 2021 - Elsevier
Supply chain integration remains an elusive goal for the construction and engineering
industry. The high degree of fragmentation and the reliance on financial institutions has …

Assessing the usability of blockchain for sustainability: Extending key themes to the construction industry

K Figueiredo, AWA Hammad, A Haddad… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) emerged as an innovative computer
technology capable of ensuring information security through encryption algorithms. In recent …

[HTML][HTML] Tracking prefabricated assets and compliance using quick response (QR) codes, blockchain and smart contract technology

W Van Groesen, P Pauwels - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Construction supply chains (CSC) are characterized by their converging structure and the
hierarchical payment system which is inherently related. Due to the pursuit of diverging …

Suitability analysis of consensus protocols for blockchain-based applications in the construction industry

Y Xu, X Tao, M Das, HHL Kwok, H Liu, G Wang… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Blockchain technology has gained increasing attention in the construction sector. The
process of developing a blockchain-based application that fits user requirements largely …

Decentralizing construction AI applications using blockchain technology

K Adel, A Elhakeem, M Marzouk - Expert Systems with Applications, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Decentralizing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications is deemed the next wave of
Blockchain Technology (BT) in the construction industry. Most of previous research studies …