The proliferation of plastic drinking water bottles poses significant environmental, economic, and social challenges globally. In response, many countries are seeking alternative methods to provide safe drinking water. ...

The growing need for urbanisation has resulted in the intense development of the construction industry, which has negatively impacted the conservation of the environment. In this regard, to preserve the ecosystems, the ...

Cities are one of the most comprehensive representations of a society and its culture. Most urban built environments in the past have spontaneously responded to ever evolving socio-cultural values as well as political ...

Disasters threaten communities, causing immense damage to life, property, and overall well-being. In recent years, the frequency and impact of disasters have increased, highlighting the urgent need for enhancing Community ...

Within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sectors, prefabrication is an emerging technology which concerned with the construction production process and serves as a manufacturing platform to improve ...

Rapid urbanisation and population growth have intensified housing challenges in Sri Lanka. In response, the government initiated Urban Regeneration Projects (URPs) to create a slum-free Colombo. These projects involved ...

The recent exponential advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) are catalysing a paradigm shift in the world, directing the construction industry towards an era of smart construction. The proficiency of NLP in ...

The construction industry has been male dominated for a long time, making it challenging for women to enter or advance in their careers. Despite significant reserves and initiatives by governments, organisations, construction, ...

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) have grown in popularity in developing countries as a means of engaging the private sector in the building of public infrastructure. Determining the most suitable PPP model for construction ...

Construction Progress Monitoring (CPM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective completion of construction projects. Previous research has classified CPM techniques into manual and automated methods. ...