... where to start and how to implement new technologies. This article aims to provide a decision-making framework to guide AEC organisations through the digital transformation journey towards improved business and project performance. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review of 65 digital...

... Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Artificial intelligence Quality control Construction industry Systematic review Machine learning Defect detection The construction sector continues to face pervasive challenges related to quality control (QC...

... the research process, research followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and identified 48 articles for systematic review. Bow-tie Analysis (BTA) was then applied to code tertiary factors concerning antecedents, consequences, and control measures...

... design Carbon emission management Information technology Systematic review Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province 25YFFA016 Funding: This work was supported by the Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province (25YFFA016). With the progress in global climate...

.../approach A systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline, combining bibliometric and content analysis of publications from 2020 to 2025. The review examines the evolution, implementation strategies and performance characteristics...

... Systematic review Knowledge management Universal design Educational buildings Based on the literature review focused on buildings physical and spatial accessibility, it has been concluded that the 26 identified accessibility-related criteria can be meaningfully grouped under four overarching...

...Wei Tong Chen; Hew Cameron Merrett; Hong Long Chen; Melati Balla Rantelembang; Marthinus Edward Yordy Danny Foeh Purpose This study presents a systematic review of 70 peer-reviewed papers, analyzing VE applications, methodologies and emerging research directions in the construction sector...

... that for each sample, all other effective parameters were maintained at the same levels, such as printing parameters, temperature, and humidity. 3D-printed concrete Carbonation Durability Air-entrainment agent Systematic review ANOVA 15 06 2025 12 09 2025 22 09 2025 3D...

... to integrate digital auxiliary technologies (DAT). To identify promising avenues for future research, this study systematically reviews how various DAT have enabled HRC in existing literature. Design/methodology/approach This study follows the PRISMA framework for a systematic literature review...

.... The paper systematically reviews previous papers according to the year of publication, journal, authors, region, research keywords, performance measurement indicators and methodology framework. Findings A total of 192 journal papers from the first year of publication to 2022 are identified. DEA...

... Licensed re-use rights only Capability framework Construction industry Offsite construction (OSC) Project management Systematic review Mahmoud Ershadi can be contacted at: mahmoud.ershadi@newcastle.edu.au3 Since the objectives of the current study are to, first, find...

... the current state (themes and trends) and future directions of this emerging research domain. Design/methodology/approach A multi-stage approach was employed that combines scientometric and systematic review approaches. The scientometric analysis involves quantitative assessment of scientific publications...

... indicators (KPIs) facilitates the monitoring of HPs to advance their successful delivery. This study aims to comprehensively investigate the KPIs for hospital planning and construction (HPC). Design/methodology/approach The KPIs for HPC were identified through a systematic review. Then a comprehensive...

... insights into the causes and effects of poor mental health among manual and trade workers and the effectiveness of mental health interventions in the construction industry. Mental health Suicides Manual construction workers Construction trade workers Mental health program Systematic review...

... publications, in order to shed light on future research. Design/methodology/approach Using a systematic review methodology, the study aims to synthesize the current IPD literature, and frame the latest research and development in this domain. A systematic review is conducted to identify the current state...

...Vivian W.Y. Tam; Lei Liu; Khoa N. Le Purpose This paper proposes an intact framework for building life cycle energy estimation (LCEE), which includes three major energy sources: embodied, operational and mobile. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review is conducted to summarize...

... using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). PRISMA is used as a basis for reporting possible trends, research methods and strategies used in published literatures. A total of 99 papers related to carbon emissions in the construction operations were further reviewed...

... 09 2021 06 09 2021 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only The present study is a systematic review of literature. According to Xiong et al. (2019) , a systematic review is a technique of selecting and retrieving...

.... To fill this gap, this paper aims to provide a landscape of technologies that have been implemented in the construction industry and the benefits associated with their implementation. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review approach and PRISMA guidelines were used. A total of 175 articles...

... and delivery of health promotion programs implemented by construction organisations to educate workers and promote a healthy lifestyle. It also identifies gaps in research and practices and proposes directions for future research. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review of 51 relevant journal...