... 02 2026 22 02 2026 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Building environment Thermal comfort Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Machine learning (ML) Indoor environment reconstruction Sustainability The authors would...

... internal coordination and integration and explore how these factors interact to shape sustainable value co-creation. Design/methodology/approach Employing an exploratory dual-case study grounded in value co-creation theory and the relational coordination framework, this study analyzed primary...

...Hasan Badran; Mohammed Arif; Mahmood Alam; Mohammed Alaqad; Rubina Islam; Imran Rafiq Purpose The paper presents the major barriers to Offsite Construction (OSC) adoption in Jordan from a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) sustainability framework. It also recommends steps to enhance OSC implementation...

... the studied key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, while sustainability indices like energy and water exhibited delayed effects, schedule and productivity served as triggering indications with rapid implications. Multiple KPIs were affected by early-stage interventions, especially innovation...

... in CE easier and more effective. Academically, this research is a steppingstone, opening exciting new paths for exploring sustainable construction and digital solutions in future studies of CE Originality/value Very meager research has been carried out to utilize BIM in support of CE...

... in the sector. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative and quantitative approach was used, involving an analysis of sustainability reports, a literature review and a survey of 116 professionals. The data was analyzed using the TOPSIS multi-criteria method to prioritize strategic actions. Findings...

...Mohammadreza Najafzadeh; Hamidreza Abbasianjahromi; Parmis Tabari Purpose The rapid integration of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies in AEC contract management enhances efficiency but raises sustainability and ethical concerns. This study evaluates these technologies to assess their alignment...

...Ravindranadh Chowdary Kamma; Kumar Neeraj Jha Purpose Effective management of a substantial quantity of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is vital to achieving the objectives of sustainable construction. The most common practices for managing such waste are landfilling, recycling...

...Muzaffar Iqbal; Zheng Wang; Naveed Ahmed; Muneer Ahmad Purpose Harnessing construction waste into concrete masonry blocks (CMBs) is getting significant attention as a sustainable solution in the construction industry, particularly in emerging economies. However, various challenges impede...

...Dalia Shamsuddin Shams; Fay Alkhalifa Purpose This paper aims to develop an analytical Sustainability Building Assessment Tool (SBAT) for New Educational Building Designs (NEBDs) in Bahrain that is comprehensive, accounting for economic, environmental and social sustainability dimensions...

...Carlos Alejandro Diaz Schery; Rodrigo Goyannes Gusmão Caiado; Eduardo Thadeu Corseuil; Paulo Ivson; Adauto Bueno Purpose This study develops an innovative building information modelling (BIM) maturity model integrating Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and sustainability principles. It addresses the need...

... of using PPPs to address the country’s huge infrastructure gap by 2030. However, there is an assessment gap on the projects meeting the sustainable development goals because there are no established sustainable performance measures for the projects. Therefore, this study aims at identifying and analysing...

... effective GCS performance. It is recommended that governments should enforce stricter guidelines on using low-embodied carbon materials, sustainable sourcing and effective waste management to improve GCS performance. Neighboring countries can also use valuable insights from this study to enhance their GCS...

... insights on practical implementation. Findings The integration of BIM and UHPC enables the design of structures that are efficient, sustainable and architecturally innovative. Key findings include improved load-bearing capacity, reduced material usage and enhanced design flexibility. Research...

..., but sustainability has been an issue. Therefore, sustainable LCH (SLCH) financing framework may mitigate issues hindering LCH financing sustainability in developing countries. There is a paucity of studies about SLCH financing through a framework in Nigeria. Thus, the study investigated the barriers facing low...

...). Findings The study revealed that out of the 43 identified barriers, inadequate system integration, challenges in guaranteeing interoperability, university education on the subject is deficient, and new system compatibility with legacy systems are the main barriers to implementing DT for sustainable...

... Green building Barriers Drivers Sustainable construction Sustainability Structural equation modeling Qatar The global construction industry, while vital to the economy, has significant environmental and social impacts, including resource consumption, waste generation and greenhouse gas...

...Yudan Dou; Wenjuan Hou; Xueya Yan; Xin Jin; Pan Li Purpose Prefabricated construction (PC) is increasingly recognized for its sustainability and is being vigorously promoted worldwide. However, its adoption in developing countries remains suboptimal, with existing studies predominantly focusing...

... prevalent vernacular architecture and methods are more suitable. Although vernacular construction techniques have historically proven more sustainable and climate-sensitive, the lack of skilled labour and lack of versatility in material selection limits its application on large-scale projects. This study...

..., research on the driving factors of low-carbon development of buildings (Durdyev et al., 2018 ; Mata et al., 2021 ; Pan and Pan, 2021); research on the barriers to sustainable development transformation of the construction industry (Dlamini and Yessoufou, 2022 ; Sabbagh et al...