...Anna Elisabeth Kristoffersen; Carl Schultz; Aliakbar Kamari Purpose Building sustainability certification systems often assess criteria in isolation, overlooking interactions and trade-offs between aspects. This paper introduces SEEDS (Socio-Environmental Early-stage Decision Support), a tool...

...Charuka Deshan Jayalath; Udayangani Kulatunga Purpose Urban areas worldwide face major sustainability challenges, particularly in transport, which significantly impact economic, environmental, social, and mental well-being. These issues are intensified by policies that overlook human behaviour...

...Mehrdad Hadizadeh-Bazaz; Ignacio J. Navarro; Víctor Yepes Purpose This paper proposes a sustainability-oriented method for detecting corrosion-induced damage in long-span reinforced concrete bridges using the power spectral density (PSD) approach. The paper aims to enhance the long-term...

...Wylliam Bessa Santana; Amos Darko; Luiz Maurício Furtado Maués; Eroilton Alves dos Santos Purpose Green building labels (GBL) have gained substantial attention as a solution for promoting sustainability in the built environment. Therefore, many studies have been conducted on drivers for GBL...

... the first to apply the IDS framework to the context of building component reuse, translating reuse-oriented standards into machine-readable validation rules. It extends the use of openBIM standards from model verification to circular construction practices, supporting both digitalisation and sustainability...

...Zwe Wint Naung; Mahesh Babu Purushothaman; Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini Purpose This study investigates the effects of LED airfield lighting on sustainability and safety, aiming to provide actionable insights for airport operations, health and safety, and sustainability managers. It evaluates both...

..., classification of BIM elements, modelling practices and levels of detail (LOD/LOI), CDE and data security, coordination workflows, compliance checking and interoperability, technology integration (AI, IoT, Digital Twins), sustainability integration, project type coverage and dynamic navigation. Only BIM...

... treatment and accessibility to public spaces, transport and buildings (European Commission, 2021) and highlights the need for research to ensure safer travel for WCUs. Sustainability Co-creation Digital technology Inclusive design Road safety Vulnerable road user Safe mobility is a vital...

... rapid urbanization and sustainability mandates demand tailored lean frameworks yet remain under-researched. By addressing these gaps, this study advances lean theory by proposing a causal model that maps how enablers interact to amplify or inhibit lean outcomes, specifically in construction...

...Yiping Meng; Sergio Cavalaro; Frozan Dizaye; Mohamed Osmani Purpose This study aims to provide a comprehensive and objective method for assessing sustainability and circularity in the construction industry, with a specific focus on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) products. By integrating...

... database (World Bank Group), the PPP model has delivered many projects around the world. These projects largely follow the linear economy model, which opposes sustainable practices and increases the financial burden on the public purse. In recent times, practitioners and governments are undertaking major...

... tropical building designs as a means to enhance sustainability. Design/methodology/approach The study comprehends a qualitative research approach, including three rounds of semi-structured interviews using the Delphi technique. Findings The findings revealed eleven drivers, twenty-five barriers...

...Sahar Soltani; Lisa Giusti Gestri; Fernando Pavez Souper; Duncan Maxwell Purpose This study proposes a novel framework for construction hubs to address the industry’s persistent issues of inefficiency, fragmentation, and sustainability. It evaluates how centralized resource platforms can drive...

... sustainability throughout curricula and harnessing digital platforms for collaborative learning. Research limitations/implications As an insightful case study for the British Council, the TRANSABE-EDU project demonstrates practical methods for conceptualising and administering TNE programmes. The outcomes...

...Mohsen Goodarzi; Alireza Shayesteh; Mohsen Garshasby; Juntae Jake Son Purpose The study aims to reveal how LEED credits interact to optimize sustainability outcomes. By identifying critical credits, this research provides a strategic framework for more efficient decision-making in green building...

... and demolition waste generated in construction. Digital technologies (DTs) enable the speedy transition to circular economy (CE) practices to overcome the waste and inefficiencies associated with the linear production system and bring about the sustainability of the built environment. This study investigated...

...Roksana Jahan Tumpa; Leila Naeni Purpose Achieving sustainable development goals requires efficient decision-making and stakeholder engagement in infrastructure projects. This research aims to investigate how decision-making and stakeholder engagement at the project governance level can...

...Iman Ibrahim; Ahmad W. Sukkar; Moohammed Wasim Yahia; Menatallah Aly Purpose This paper aims to explore the role of social and cultural sustainability in shaping smart urban development in the Arab Region, focusing on three cities, i.e. Sharjah Sustainable City (UAE), Lusail Smart City (Qatar...

...Emmanuel Doe Dzramado; Richard Ohene Asiedu; De-Graft Owusu-Manu; David J. Edwards; Michael Adesi; Alex Acheampong Purpose This paper explored the socioeconomic factors affecting green cities development. Extant literature have highlighted green cities as a major path towards sustainability...

... a lost opportunity for resource efficiency (Dean and McMullen, 2007 ; Lee et al., 2020 ; Ofuyatan et al., 2023). The effective management and repurposing of industrial waste are thus critical for both environmental and economic sustainability. The construction industry, however...