Construction 4.0

At the beginning of the 4th Industrial revolution, the advent of digitalization, innovative technologies and materials, and new construction techniques, have begun transforming the way that infrastructure, real estate and other built assets can be designed, constructed and operated in order to create a more attractive, energy efficient, comfortable, affordable, safe and sustainable built environment. Developments in materials and cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing and biotechnology, have finally started to move the construction industry - traditionally reluctant to innovation and slow in adopting new technologies - towards a new era. Massive changes are occurring as a result of the possibilities created by big data and the Internet of Things, along with the technological advances which are driving down the cost of sensors, data storage and computer services. Construction 4.0: Advanced Materials, Technology and Tools for the New Era of the Construction presents a thorough review of developments in materials, emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies and strategies in the fields of smart building design, construction and operation providing the reader with a comprehensive guideline on how to exploit the new possibilities offered by the digital revolution. It will be an essential reference resource for academic researchers, material scientists and civil engineers, undergraduate and graduate students, and other professionals working in the field of smart eco-efficient construction and cutting-edge technologies applied to construction. Features nanomaterials, bio-based materials, and recycled materials applied in the construction of buildingsAnalyzes the lifecycle of materials, buildings, and design and construction operationsCovers new methodologies and construction processesProvides case studies on cutting-edge digital technology such as AI and machine learning applied to the construction sectorExamines all aspects of sustainability, including end-of-life of buildings