New research on digital tech adoption in construction industry

👏 New Publication in Smart Construction We are pleased to share the latest article: “Digital twin-enabled anti-collision system for smart construction sites” by Shuxuan Zhao, Chenglin Yu, and Ray Y. Zhong Department of Data and Systems Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, China Citation: Zhao S, Yu C, Zhong R. Smart Constr. 2025(3):0022. https://lnkd.in/gGgpR8e4 This research develops a digital twin-enabled system integrating multi-sensor fusion, multimodal analysis, and a five-layer DT architecture to provide collision warnings and enhance safety in construction sites. The system achieves a prediction accuracy of over 96% for dangerous zones and 95% for warning zones, showing strong potential for practical applications in smart and safe construction. 📢 Smart Construction is an open access journal recently indexed in Scopus. ✅ No article processing charges (APCs) – submissions are completely free. We warmly welcome high-quality contributions in the fields of intelligent construction, operation, and maintenance. 🔍 Learn more & submit: https://lnkd.in/gzjwYPAm

Are modular buildings safe in fire? By replacing hollow steel columns by concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) columns, our study revealed that modular buildings exhibited good fire resistance overall. They even achieve better fire ratings than traditional buildings (due to high system redundancy), and can reach a fire rating of more than two hours in most fire scenarios without using fire protection. For more detailed modelling and results, please visit our article published in Engineering Structures (made open access at https://lnkd.in/gRHSBNHC). This work was led by our PhD student Lalita Lama in collaboration with A/Prof Thomas Gernay (co-developer of the SAFIR software), Prof Tuan Ngo and Prof Brian Uy, and was funded by the ARC under its Future Fellowship (FT200100024) and Discovery Project (DP230100018). Well done and congratulations Lalita !

#justpublished Kifokeris, D. (2025). Initiating the conceptualisation of human-data interactions in regenerative building production. In: 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤. 2025 𝘌𝘊3 & 42𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘐𝘉 𝘞78 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. DOI: 10.35490/EC3.2025.359. Fantastic! Our open-access proceedings from the 2025 European Council on Computing in Construction & CIB W78 Conference have finally been published! You can now find my own paper, which is about a #conceptual #framework situating human-data interactions (#HDI) in the new phenomenon of #regenerative #building #production, here: https://lnkd.in/dAmm3ihb If you are interested in how #digitalization and #regeneration can be integrated during the #construction #process itself, look no further. And, take a few minutes to watch the recording of the presentation as well – I assure you it's worth it! Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

In the current EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK (https://lnkd.in/eE7XNBtS), the theme is #Mobility4Everyone. A theme that is also gaining more attention in research and amongst students. We follow the 10 dimensions of potential exclusion (see figure) to learn about mechanisms, impacts and potential solutions. That could relate for instance to geographical exclusion, e.g. discontinuing transit services in specific areas, physical inaccessibility, e.g. missing or broken elevators or financial hurdles, e.g. (increasing) ticket prices. Learn more from our #SmartPublicTransportLab at TU Delft | Civil Engineering and Geosciences research on inclusive mobility via https://lnkd.in/eKuddKUc With ao Jelmer Nederhof, Laura Drechsel, Anne Durand, Matthew Bruno, Thijs Bon, Monica van Luven #MobilityWeek

Delighted to introduce my book on 'Digital Twins in Structural Engineering'. This book serves as both a platform and a practical guide for this new paradigm. It is written for the forward-thinking structural engineer, the ambitious student, the innovative researcher, and the dedicated project manager who recognizes that the future of our field is no longer about building physical structures alone, but about creating and managing their digital reflections. #Digital_Twins_in_Structural_Engineering #Civil_Engineering

🔊 New Paper Published 🔊 📄 Title: Lightweight gypsum composite material to improve energy efficiency: Assessment of physico-chemical, mechanical, thermal and fire performance properties 🎉 Congratulations to Alicia Zaragoza for her tireless work and postdoctoral research. Many thanks to our friends and co-authors Paulo Santos (ISISE - Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering) and Evangelina Atanes Sánchez . Your support and advice are essential to our daily work. 😊 📚 Full paper available at: https://lnkd.in/dBknDpy3 #Sustainability 🌱 ; #Construction #Materials 🏗️ , #Building 🏠 , #CircularEconomy ♻️ , #Industrialization 🏭

🚨I am pleased to share that my research paper has been published in the Spectrum of Engineering Science. Title: Optimizing FVD Orientations for Tall RC Buildings Under Combined Seismic & Wind Hazards This study focuses on improving the seismic and wind performance of tall reinforced concrete buildings by analyzing different orientations of fluid viscous dampers (FVDs). The findings highlight how optimal damper placement can effectively reduce structural responses, enhancing both safety and resilience of high-rise structures. I sincerely thank my supervisors and my group members for their continuous support throughout this work😍❤️. https://lnkd.in/dd6zxxsH #research_paper #structural_engineer #FVDs

This is the Abstract for Part 2 of my Presentation at APEC on September 27th. Part 1 is Potentum Physics and the Revolution of Global Industry ahead. Towards a Second Renaissance for Humanity, JPF HOLOIM The Transition to Ambient Energy, Forcefield Infrastructure, and Transportation Architecture of the Third Millennium Project Vision HOLOIM is a pioneering initiative to establish the scientific, technological, and infrastructural foundation for humanity’s transition into the Third Millennium. At its heart lies the discovery of Potentum Physics, revealing how coherent interfluxions of geometric algebra describing matter give rise to potentum dipoles — a law of induction for gravitation that parallels Maxwell’s, but at a deeper, ontological level. This breakthrough makes possible a new generation of energy, transportation, and infrastructural systems. Core Principles 1. Ambient Energy Extraction Harnessing potentum induction to extract usable energy directly from the geometry of space, enabling decentralized and sustainable energy systems. Proofs requiring redefinition of the Second Law of Thermodynamics, to account properly for enduring interfluxion, or ambient Potentum Impulse. 2. Forcefield Infrastructure Engineering protective and functional fields (gravitational, electromagnetic, and novel potentum fields) for applications in all manner of habitation construction, safety, defense, and planetary stewardship. 3. Transportation Architecture Redefining terrestrial and extraterrestrial mobility through potentum-driven propulsion systems, eliminating reliance on combustion and chemical fuels. Strategic Objectives Scientific Validation: Expand experimental verification of potentum induction and its correlation to known constants of nature. Technology Development: Prototype systems for energy generation, forcefield construction, and propulsion. Infrastructure Integration: Partner with leading industrial and governmental entities to integrate potentum-based solutions into energy grids, urban infrastructure, and transportation networks. Ethical Governance: Establish guidelines for responsible development, ensuring that potentum technologies are applied for the benefit of humanity and planetary ecosystems. Expected Impact Energy: Global access to clean, inexhaustible ambient energy sources. Infrastructure: Cities protected and sustained by dynamic forcefield systems. Transportation: Leap beyond combustion-era mobility into potentum-propelled terrestrial and space vehicles. Civilization: A transition comparable to the Industrial Revolution, but aligned with sustainability, stewardship, and cosmic understanding. Call to Collaboration HOLOIM invites collaboration with scientists, engineers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries committed to shaping the Third Millennium. This is not merely technological advancement — it is the conscious design of a civilization aligned with the architecture of nature.

📘 Structural Engineering Notes – One Stop Resource for Competitive Exams & Practice A well-prepared set of notes covering essential concepts of structural engineering. Perfect for students and professionals preparing for GATE, ESE, SSC JE, RRB JE, and State AE/JE exams. From fundamentals to advanced topics, these notes will help you revise faster, understand better, and stay ahead in your preparation. 💡 Learn • Revise • Crack the Exam • Build the Future 💡 #StructuralEngineering #CivilEngineering #GATE #ESE #SSCJE #AEJE #EngineeringNotes #CompetitiveExams

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