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 …

Blockchain in the built environment and construction industry: A systematic review, conceptual models and practical use cases

J Li, D Greenwood, M Kassem - Automation in construction, 2019 - Elsevier
The construction industry is facing many challenges including low productivity, poor
regulation and compliance, lack of adequate collaboration and information sharing, and …

[HTML][HTML] Do you need a blockchain in construction? Use case categories and decision framework for DLT design options

JJ Hunhevicz, DM Hall - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2020 - Elsevier
Blockchain and other forms of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provide an opportunity
to integrate digital information, management, and contracts to increase trust and …

Insights into blockchain implementation in construction: models for supply chain management

A Tezel, P Febrero, E Papadonikolaki… - Journal of management …, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
The interest in the implementation of distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) is on the rise in
the construction sector. One specific type of DLT that has recently attracted much attention is …

[HTML][HTML] Blockchain and smart contracts: A solution for payment issues in construction supply chains

S Nanayakkara, S Perera, S Senaratne… - Informatics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The construction industry has dynamic supply chains with multiple suppliers usually
engaged in short-term relationships. Government legislation, novel types of payment …

Incorporating Blockchain technology in construction management

M Safa, S Baeza, K Weeks - Strategic Direction, 2019 - emerald.com
Purpose This study explores the use of Blockchain technology as a new solution to many
current problems in construction information management. The study shows that Blockchain …

Blockchain in the built environment: analysing current applications and developing an emergent framework

J Li, D Greenwood, M Kassem - 2018 - nrl.northumbria.ac.uk
Distributed ledger technology (DLT), commonly referred to as 'blockchain'and originally
invented to create a peer-to-peer digital currency, is rapidly attracting interest in other …

Systematic literature review on smart contracts in the construction industry: Potentials, benefits, and challenges

X Ye, N Zeng, M König - Frontiers of engineering management, 2022 - Springer
The development of digital transformation in the construction industry has led to the
increasing adoption of smart contracts. As programmable applications to automatically write …

[HTML][HTML] Automated payment and contract management in the construction industry by integrating building information modeling and blockchain-based smart contracts

K Sigalov, X Ye, M König, P Hagedorn, F Blum… - Applied sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Construction projects usually involve signing various contracts with specific billing
procedures. In practice, dealing with complex contract structures causes significant …

The role of blockchain technologies in construction engineering project management

V Hargaden, N Papakostas, A Newell… - … and innovation (ICE …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Due to the increasingly complex nature of large-scale structural engineering projects, there
is an increasing focus on the adoption and integration of technology. However, the …