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View article: Enhancing sustainable urban mobility: Computer vision applications in pedestrian path studies
Enhancing sustainable urban mobility: Computer vision applications in pedestrian path studies Open
Smart cities and decarbonization of the transportation sector provoked significant environmental policy reforms, shifting the urban environment away from car-centric planning to non-mechanized transportation. Thus, walking and cycling beca…
View article: Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies in Green Building Construction Projects: A Global Empirical Study
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies in Green Building Construction Projects: A Global Empirical Study Open
The construction industry significantly impacts environmental degradation, making sustainable practices like green building construction projects (GBCPs) essential. Although GBCPs offer substantial benefits, they also come with unique risk…
View article: Revealing critical pipes in water networks through integrated edge centrality and multi-criteria vulnerability analysis
Revealing critical pipes in water networks through integrated edge centrality and multi-criteria vulnerability analysis Open
Water distribution networks (WDNs) are critical infrastructure that must reliably supply water despite aging components and frequent pipe failures. Traditional vulnerability assessments largely adopt a node-centric perspective, often overl…
View article: Automated Detection for Alignment of Modular Integrated Construction Modules Using YOLOv9
Automated Detection for Alignment of Modular Integrated Construction Modules Using YOLOv9 Open
Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) represents an innovative approach in the construction industry, where building components are manufactured off-site and assembled on-site, offering enhanced quality control and reduced construction tim…
View article: Sidewalk Pavement Defect Detection with Instance Segmentation: A Step Towards Improving Sidewalk Quality
Sidewalk Pavement Defect Detection with Instance Segmentation: A Step Towards Improving Sidewalk Quality Open
Making cities walkable and supportive of non-motorized transportation enhances sustainability and inclusivity. Sidewalks, the primary infrastructure in direct contact with pedestrians to support their daily travel needs, deteriorate and de…
View article: Evaluating Recycling Initiatives for Landfill Diversion in Developing Economies Using Integrated Machine Learning Techniques
Evaluating Recycling Initiatives for Landfill Diversion in Developing Economies Using Integrated Machine Learning Techniques Open
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Lagos Recycle Initiative (LRI) on landfill diversion (LFD) in Lagos, Nigeria, where evidence-based assessments of such initiatives are lacking. It evaluates the recycling diversion rate (RDR…
View article: Promoting sustainable water distribution networks: Modeling of water pipe failure factors and modes
Promoting sustainable water distribution networks: Modeling of water pipe failure factors and modes Open
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View article: Making waves: Generative artificial intelligence in water distribution networks: Opportunities and challenges
Making waves: Generative artificial intelligence in water distribution networks: Opportunities and challenges Open
Water distribution networks (WDNs) face increasing challenges from aging infrastructure, population growth, and climate change, necessitating innovative technological solutions. This study examines the integration of Generative Artificial …
View article: Generative artificial intelligence in construction: A Delphi approach, framework, and case study
Generative artificial intelligence in construction: A Delphi approach, framework, and case study Open
The construction industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, contributing approximately $10 trillion and employing over 220 million workers worldwide, but encounters numerous productivity challenges with only 1 % annual growth com…
View article: Geo-Spatial Analysis of Road Networks and Infrastructural Facilities in Osogbo Osun State Nigeria
Geo-Spatial Analysis of Road Networks and Infrastructural Facilities in Osogbo Osun State Nigeria Open
The global urban development and transportation networks indicate the astrometric increase of people living in the cities. Living in an urban location becomes challenging due to this pattern, which puts strain on traffic flow. The concern …
View article: Integrated BIM and Machine Learning System for Circularity Prediction of Construction Demolition Waste
Integrated BIM and Machine Learning System for Circularity Prediction of Construction Demolition Waste Open
Effective management of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) is crucial for sustainable development, as the industry accounts for 40% of the waste generated globally. The effectiveness of the C&DW management relies on the proper quanti…
View article: A state-of-the-art analysis of virtual reality applications in construction health and safety
A state-of-the-art analysis of virtual reality applications in construction health and safety Open
The construction industry contends with high injury rates, emphasizing the need for innovative preventive measures in construction health and safety (CHS). While previous studies have investigated the potential applications of virtual real…
View article: Polymer-enhanced concrete: A comprehensive review of innovations and pathways for resilient and sustainable materials
Polymer-enhanced concrete: A comprehensive review of innovations and pathways for resilient and sustainable materials Open
This study explores the enhanced performance and sustainability of polymer enhanced concrete, focusing on polymer concrete (PC) by incorporating synthetic polymers, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride…
View article: Promoting sustainable urban mobility via automated sidewalk defect detection
Promoting sustainable urban mobility via automated sidewalk defect detection Open
Encouraging sustainable mobility through sidewalk condition improvement is a critical concern for urban transportation. Sidewalk condition affects pedestrian safety, satisfaction, and mobility inclusiveness. Early sidewalk defect detection…
View article: Generative AI in the Construction Industry: A State-of-the-art Analysis
Generative AI in the Construction Industry: A State-of-the-art Analysis Open
The construction industry is a vital sector of the global economy, but it faces many productivity challenges in various processes, such as design, planning, procurement, inspection, and maintenance. Generative artificial intelligence (AI),…
View article: Integrated intelligent models for predicting water pipe failure probability
Integrated intelligent models for predicting water pipe failure probability Open
Sustainable management of water distribution networks (WDNs) is essential to ensure the continuous supply of water. However, the water pipes in WDNs often experience unprecedented failure, which causes disruption in services, flooding, inc…
View article: AI-enabled materials discovery for advanced ceramic electrochemical cells
AI-enabled materials discovery for advanced ceramic electrochemical cells Open
Ceramic electrochemical cells (CECs) are promising devices for clean and efficient energy conversion and storage due to their high energy efficiency, more extended system durability, and less expensive materials. However, the search for su…
View article: Predicting Wall Thickness Loss in Water Pipes Using Machine Learning Techniques
Predicting Wall Thickness Loss in Water Pipes Using Machine Learning Techniques Open
Wall thickness loss in water pipes has been found to be positively correlated with water pipe failure. The reliability of water pipes reduces as their wall thickness loss increases. Although previous studies have investigated pipe failure …
View article: GPT Models in Construction Industry: Opportunities, Limitations, and a Use Case Validation
GPT Models in Construction Industry: Opportunities, Limitations, and a Use Case Validation Open
Large Language Models(LLMs) trained on large data sets came into prominence in 2018 after Google introduced BERT. Subsequently, different LLMs such as GPT models from OpenAI have been released. These models perform well on diverse tasks an…
View article: Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Coverage Rates in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Coverage Rates in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
The annual volume of waste generated in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) increased from 81 million tonnes to 174 million tonnes per year between 2012 and 2016 and is projected to reach 269 million tonnes in 2030. In 2018, SSA’s municipal solid was…