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 technology toward smart construction: Review and future directions

H Liu, SH Han, Z Zhu - Journal of Construction Engineering and …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
The construction industry has been criticized for low productivity, lack of collaboration and
information sharing, poor contract administration, and the like due to its decentralized and …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology in sustainable construction projects

AK Singh, VRP Kumar, G Dehdasht… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Blockchain technology (BT) can execute transactions verifiable and permanently, which can
help foster the idea of embracing sustainability pillars within industries. Therefore, BT holds …

A blockchain-based integrated document management framework for construction applications

M Das, X Tao, Y Liu, JCP Cheng - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Document management systems in AEC projects manage important project documents such
as schedules, RFIs, and change orders. Hence, security concerns in document management …

Distributed common data environment using blockchain and Interplanetary File System for secure BIM-based collaborative design

X Tao, M Das, Y Liu, JCP Cheng - Automation in Construction, 2021 - Elsevier
Existing platforms for collaborative BIM design have a centralized system architecture, which
suffers cybersecurity risks of design data manipulation and denial of access, leading to a …

Confidentiality-minded framework for blockchain-based BIM design collaboration

X Tao, Y Liu, PKY Wong, K Chen, M Das… - Automation in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Building Information Modeling (BIM) is widely adopted for design collaboration in
the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, while its centralized …

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 …

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 …

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 …