ITcon Special Issue

Construction 5.0

editor(s) Yang Zou, University of Auckland, yang.zou@auckland.ac.nz
Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar, Massey University, m.b.Jelodar@massey.ac.nz
Zhenan Feng, Massey University, z.feng1@massey.ac.nz
Brian H.W. Guo, University of Canterbury, brian.guo@canterbury.ac.nz
summary In recent years, the rapid evolution of Industry 5.0 technologies has accelerated the digital transformation of many industries, including construction. Construction professionals and academics have been applying digital and robotic technologies to address various challenges. Construction 5.0 technologies offer new perspectives to analyse and empower theoretical techniques, aiming to improve construction productivity. However, the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence for productivity improvement need further reinforcement. Topics of Interest Include, but Are Not Limited To:
  • Building information modelling
  • Digital twins
  • Reality capture
  • Extended virtual/augmented/mixed reality
  • Computer vision
  • Internet of things
  • Wearable sensors
  • Big data
  • Blockchain
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cloud computing
  • Robotics
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Offsite construction
  • Unmanned aerial and ground vehicles
  • Other topics related to Construction 5.0 (e.g., human-centred engineering, sustainable construction, resilient construction, circular design/production, social aspects of Construction 5.0)
The full papers need to be submitted by 30 November 2024 so that they can be considered in this special issue.

Papers in this special issue

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1Gardan J, Hedjazi L, Attajer A (2025).
Additive manufacturing in construction: state of the art and emerging trends in civil engineering,
ITcon Vol. 30, Special issue Construction 5.0, pg. 92-112, doi:10.36680/j.itcon.2025.005
2Sam M, Franz B (2025).
Classification of construction professionals’ attitudes toward using robots in applications of Human Robot Collaboration,
ITcon Vol. 30, Special issue Construction 5.0, pg. 418-438, doi:10.36680/j.itcon.2025.018
3Oditallah M, Alam M, Ekambaram P, Ranjha S (2025).
Integration of Pavement Finite Element simulation with Digital Twin: Current Practices, Emerging Trends, and Future Enablers,
ITcon Vol. 30, Special issue Construction 5.0, pg. 544-569, doi:10.36680/j.itcon.2025.023
4Francis M, Perera S, Zhou W, Nanayakkara S (2025).
Artificial intelligence applications for proactive dispute management in the construction industry: A systematic literature review,
ITcon Vol. 30, Special issue Construction 5.0, pg. 711-730, doi:10.36680/j.itcon.2025.029
5Akbas E, Bolpagni M, Borrmann A, Boeykens S, Mellenthin Filardo M, Liu L, Beetz J (2025).
A holistic approach to information requirements: Integration of level of information need and information delivery specification,
ITcon Vol. 30, Special issue Construction 5.0, pg. 731-744, doi:10.36680/j.itcon.2025.030
6Radman K, Babaeian Jelodar M, Lovreglio R (2025).
RealCONs: A Digital Framework for Construction Reporting Accuracy and Early Delay Detection,
ITcon Vol. 30, Special issue Construction 5.0, pg. 745-777, doi:10.36680/j.itcon.2025.031