Challenges of Blockchain Implementation in Construction by Ahsan Waqar, Lubna A. Alharbi, Faiz Abdullah Alotaibi, Khaled A. Alrasheed, Abdul Mateen Khan, Hamad Almujibah

“…This research study uses a mixed-method technique that combines structural equation modelling (SEM) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to assess the data gathered from a survey of construction industry experts. The conclusions of this research study recommend that the implementation of blockchain technology in large-scale building projects is significantly impacted by various barriers, including procedural, technical, functional, standardization, social, and economic factors. …”
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Method of forecasting the efficiency of investment and construction projects realization in a special economic zone at different stages of life cycle by D. Z. Iskandarov, S. M. Borozdina

“…The possibilities of using special economic zones (SEZ) in the aspect of increasing the volume of construction work performed and the number of erected real estate objects of various types are conditioned by the growth of SEZ establishment, which have significant expectations for solving several tasks and challenges existing in the construction industry. The problems of disproportion of production factors on the territory of the country lay down the negative consequences of incorrectly made decisions on the formation of sustainable socio-economic development of regions, which leads to differentiation in the location of infrastructure facilities and the emergence of imbalance in the labour of highly qualified personnel. …”
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Features of the Processes of Digitalization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Ukraine by Reshetnyak Olena I., Bielikova Nadiia V., Yurchenko Oleksiy K., Kalashnikova Kateryna Yu.

“…The key advantages and barriers to the introduction of digital technologies in the activities of SMEs in Ukraine are identified, the main instruments for implementing the digital strategy of SMEs and the scope of their application are characterized, in particular for the construction industry. Among the main obstacles to the implementation of digitalization of SMEs are: the inability to invest in high-value digital tools and relatively high operating costs for maintenance; lack of digital competencies among managers and employees; resistance to change on the part of workers and unwillingness to change on the part of managers. …”
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Exploring the Potential of <i>Posidonia oceanica</i> Fibers in Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: A Review by Cristiano Fragassa, Ana Pesic, Sara Mattiello, Ana Pavlovic, Carlo Santulli

“…Most applications of Posidonia are concentrated in the Mediterranean area and focused on the construction industry. However, its introduction in polymer composites, especially as a source of cellulose or in combination with the use of bio-based matrices, can also be proposed. …”
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Organizational Agility within the Context of Environmental Challenges: Assessing the Mediating Effect of Sustainable Prices Procurement by Nitasha Aaman, Jamshid Ali, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Navidreza Ahadi

“…A total of 204 valid responses from construction industry employees in Pakistan were received in 2022 and PLS-SEM statistical analysis was carried out. …”
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Durability and microstructure aspects of sustainable concrete made with ceramic waste: a review by Jawad Ahmad, Mohanad Muayad Sabri, Ali Majdi, Wael Alattyih, Inamullah Khan, Muhammad Alam

“…The construction industry consumes natural resources rapidly due to the increased population which requires the development of modern buildings. …”
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Enduring health effects of asbestos use in Belgian industries: a record-linked cohort study of cause-specific mortality (2001–2009) by Laura Van den Borre, Patrick Deboosere

“…Excess risks in asbestos-related mortality are also found in the chemical industry, the construction industry, the electrical generation and distribution industry, the basic metals manufacturing industry, the metal products manufacturing industry, the railroad industry, and the shipping industry. …”
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D-Shaped Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Structure in Bridge Engineering by Yuan Liu, Wei Wang, Changqing Wang, Shuosong Bi, Jianming Zhu

“…With the continuous progress of the construction industry, the requirements for concrete in the bridge engineering are getting higher and higher. …”
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Environmental and human health impact of recycle concrete powder: an emergy-based LCA approach by Aneel Manan, Zhang Pu, Mohanad Muayad Sabri, Wael Alattyih, Jawad Ahmad, Abdullah Alzlfawi

“…These findings provide valuable insights for construction industry stakeholders and policymakers, supporting the advancement of more sustainable construction practices. …”
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Utilization of bauxite residue as fine aggregate for the development of structural concrete: An approach towards sustainable construction materials by Gali Kusumanjali, S. Tejas, Amit Chatterjee, Dinakar Pasla

“…The scarcity of natural resources has resulted in a predicament for the construction industry, as it encounters difficulties in obtaining high-grade fine aggregates. …”
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An Alternative to Clay in Building Materials: Red Mud Sintering Using Fly Ash via Taguchi’s Methodology by Suchita Rai, Dilip H. Lataye, M. J. Chaddha, R. S. Mishra, P. Mahendiran, J. Mukhopadhyay, ChangKyoo Yoo, Kailas L. Wasewar

“…The results would be extremely useful in utilization of red mud in building and construction industry.…”
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Methods of state support of real estate market and its classification by O. P. Kuznetsova, D. Yu. Smirnov, V. V. Kuznetsov

“…As a result the state simultaneously solves tasks of providing housing to the population, the expansion of the banking sector through the growth of mortgage loans and the increase of the stock market capitalization through the issuance of mortgage-backed securities, but not only anti-crisis stimulation of the construction industry. Classification of methods of state support of the real estate market allows to identify the compliance of a method to the phase of the economic cycle and, thereby, increase the efficiency of its practical use…”
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Utilization of periwinkle and palm kernel shells in load-bearing ecofriendly interlocking concrete paver by Oluwarotimi Olofinnade, Paul Awoyera, Kelvin Edemirukewa, Kunle Ogundipe

“…In recent times, increasing demand for raw aggregate has emphasized the need for construction industry to adopt sustainable practices by exploring alternative materials, such as agro-waste, to address resource depletion and reduce environmental pollution., This current study investigated the suitability of combining discarded periwinkle shell (PWKS) and palm kernel shell (PMKS) at low-replacement volumes to partially substitute granite in ecofriendly load-bearing cement-based interlocking paver units for use on medium-duty traffic roads. 108 paver samples were produced, targeting a 28-day strength of 30 MPa, using a mix proportion of 1:1:2 (cement: sand: granite) and water-cement ratio of 0.50. …”
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Integration of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag into palm oil fuel ash based geopolymer concrete: a review by Ying Yi Tan, Hanizam Awang, Noor Haida Mohd Kaus

“…The construction industry significantly depends on concrete due to its mechanical attributes and economy efficiency. …”

Planning of construction supply system in constrained conditions using the dynamic programming method by Ya. D. Ageeva, Yu. A. Chirkunov, A. A. Lapidus

“…This makes it possible to simplify the process of planning and project management, which is relevant for making organizational and technological decisions in the material and technical supply of construction in dense urban areas, as well as for increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of the construction industry as a whole.Materials and methods. The study uses the method of mathematical formalization of conditions, efficient supply of resources, the method of dynamic programming and the method of graph interpretation of results.Results. …”
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Partial Replacement of Cement with Sugarcane Waste Ash in Cement Concrete. by Muhindo, Martin

“…The entire construction industry is in search of a suitable and effective waste product that would considerably be used in concrete. …”
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Sustainable mortar with waste glass fine aggregates and pond ash as an alkali-silica reaction suppressor by W.C.V. Fernando, W. Lokuge, H. Wang, C. Gunasekara, K. Dhasindrakrishna

“…The construction industry seeks sustainable alternatives to conventional materials, with numerous waste types currently destined for landfills offering potential for repurposing. …”
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Mechanism and CO2 emissions analysis of multi-solid-waste synergistic red mud-based composite cementitious materials under orthogonal tests by Lili Cheng, Daiyu Zhou, Qiwan Zhang, Lingling Wang, Ninggui Hu, Zeyuan Wang

“…Quicklime enhanced the compactness by generating more hydration products after activating fly ash, silica fume and RM. (4) Life cycle assessment calculations indicated that the carbon emissions of MS-RMCM were 273.01 kg/t, with a unit compressive strength carbon emission coefficient of 10.86 kg/MPa, indicating the significant advantages of MS-RMCM in reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry.…”
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Application of a complex system for optical monitoring of technical condition of building structures with external composite reinforcement by M. Yu. Fedotov, A. A. Kalgin, E. E. Shmoilov, P. D. Kapyrin, O. A. Kornev

“…Some of the first regulatory documents establishing requirements for organizing monitoring in the construction industry are MGSN 4.19–2005, GOST R 22.1.12–2005, MRDS-02–08 and some others.Results. …”
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Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function by Gabriel Gaspar, Roman Budjac, Stefan Sedivy, Maximilian Stremy, Denis Benka, Eduard Nemlaha, Rastislav Elias

“…This requirement is particularly significant in the construction industry, where modern grouting techniques are used for waterproofing during tunnel wall renovations to safeguard structures from capillary water ingress, which is vital for their durability. …”
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