Integration of blockchains and smart contracts into construction information flows: Proof-of-concept

V Ciotta, G Mariniello, D Asprone, A Botta… - Automation in …, 2021 - Elsevier
The process of constructing structural systems produces a huge amount of documentation
that traces human activities on a construction site. While the building information modelling …

Modelling the blockchain adoption barriers in the AEC industry

Y Xu, HY Chong, M Chi - Engineering, Construction and Architectural …, 2021 - emerald.com
Purpose In the era of digitalisation, blockchain has the potential to fundamentally change the
architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry's workflow, trust and procurement …

Construction cost management using blockchain and encryption

JCP Cheng, H Liu, VJL Gan, M Das, X Tao… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Data accountability (ie, data integrity and traceability) concerns existing construction cost
management platforms due to the risk of data manipulation in a centralized paradigm …

Blockchain-enabled cyber-physical system for construction site management: A pilot implementation

J Xiao, W Zhang, RY Zhong - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2023 - Elsevier
Prefabricated construction has become one of the most innovative methods to address the
pressing housing demands. However, conventional prefabricated construction projects often …

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 …

A Systematic evaluation of blockchain-enabled contract administration in construction projects

M Msawil, D Greenwood, M Kassem - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Inefficient and ineffective Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is at the root
of many of the sector challenges. Emerging digital technologies such as blockchain are …

[HTML][HTML] Blockchain in the construction industry between 2016 and 2022: a review, bibliometric, and network analysis

MB Shishehgarkhaneh, RC Moehler, SF Moradinia - Smart Cities, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, applications of Blockchain technology (BCT) have been progressing at a
galloping rate in miscellaneous fields, such as finance, education, travel, healthcare, and …

Construction E-inspection 2.0 in the COVID-19 pandemic era: A blockchain-based technical solution

W Lu, L Wu, J Xu, J Lou - Journal of management in engineering, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
An inspection is a crucial construction process that ensures that building works and workers
comply with prescribed codes, standards, and building progress. The traditional inspection …

On-site safety inspection of tower cranes: A blockchain-enabled conceptual framework

H Wu, B Zhong, H Li, HL Chi, Y Wang - safety science, 2022 - Elsevier
The on-site safety inspection is an essential procedure to ensure tower cranes' safety in the
usage stage by finding equipment defects (eg, loose bolts) and potential environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing the adoption of blockchain in the construction industry: A hybrid approach using PLS-SEM and fsQCA

C Li, Y Zhang, Y Xu - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Blockchain is considered a breakthrough technology in the construction industry, with the
potential to improve the trust environment and workflow of construction stakeholders …