Proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure
Description
This book includes peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure (DFBI2025), held on 11-13 June at Delft in The Netherlands. It highlights the transformative intersection of digital technologies and the built environment through a curated collection of cutting-edge research presented at DFBI2025. Hosted by the prestigious Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft), the conference brings together world-leading researchers, practitioners, and innovators to address critical challenges in digital construction and infrastructure development. The proceedings showcase groundbreaking advances in Digital Twin technology, BIM-IoT integration, robotics and automation in construction, 3D printing, modular construction techniques, and data-driven decision-making using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The value of this collection lies in its dual focus on theoretical frameworks and practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for multiple stakeholders in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. For researchers, it provides a state-of-the-art overview of current trends; for practitioners, it offers immediately applicable solutions through real-world case studies; and for industry leaders, it presents strategic insights into emerging technologies and their potential impact on business models.
With contributions from renowned international institutions and industry leaders, this collection presents innovative solutions for sustainable development and smart-built environments. This book serves as an essential resource for understanding and implementing digital innovations in building and infrastructure projects while addressing crucial aspects of sustainability, efficiency, and resilience. Distinguished by its comprehensive coverage and practical orientation, this book represents a significant milestone in documenting the digital frontier of civil engineering and construction technology.
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Persons
Dr. Farzad Rahimian is a professor of Digital Engineering at the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies at Teesside University. He leads the Centre for Sustainable Engineering and the Open Research and Output Quality group. His research interests are in the areas of adopting cutting-edge technologies to serve the net zero and sustainability agenda, including energy policies, data-driven digital twins, demand response optimization, smart energies, circular construction and social innovation.
Dr. Mohammad Fotouhi is an assistant professor at the Department of Materials, Mechanics, Management & Design (3MD) at TU Delft. He is the director of the Material Health Monitoring research group. His expertise lies in structural health monitoring (SHM), smart materials, and autonomous inspection.
Dr. M. Reza Hosseini is a distinguished scholar in Construction Technology at the University of Melbourne's School of Design. He is a research fellow at the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) and affiliated with Deakin University's Mediated Intelligence in Design research laboratory. With a background in Civil Engineering, a M.Sc. in Construction Engineering and Management, and a Ph.D. in Virtual Design and Construction, he focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to promote sustainability in construction, particularly in emission reduction and circular construction practices.
Dr. Amirhossein GhaffarianHoseini is a professor of Architecture and Urban Transformation and a senior academic strategist with over two decades of experience leading several national and international teams in New Zealand, Canada, and Malaysia. He is the DCT Faculty and School Chair of the Postgraduate Board of Studies, Director of Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies in the School of Future Environments, an appointed leading researcher, architectural designer (NZIA Academic), and urbanist. His research primarily focuses on the future of buildings and urban areas at the intersection of architectural design, urban futures, and end-user-centred design. He is interested in the impact of architecture and urban design on end-users from healthy building design and neuro architecture perspectives, the influence of buildings on the urban microclimate, and the future of cities and digital twin design.
Content
Foresight in Facilities: Deciphering Building Anomalies through Advanced Machine Learning.- Updating and Using 3D Point Cloud Data for Road Structures With Multiple Measurement Devices.- A Qualitative Study on the Application and Evaluation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Smart Green City Development.- 3D Bridge Maintenance System Using Damage Photographs and Point Cloud Data.- Detection and characterization of distributed micro-cracking in steel reinforced structural concrete using nonlinear ultrasonic guided waves.- Evaluating the Impact of Durability-Integrated Concrete Mix Design on the Seismic Performance of RC Structures.- Review of Various Techniques to Anchor FRP Shear-Strengthened RC Beams.- AI-driven Systems for Renovation and Maintenance of Ageing Infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa.- Integrating Bio-Inspired Mechanisms and Intelligent Control Systems for Adaptive Building Performance in the Built Environment.- The Role of Smart Technologies in Achieving Carbon-Neutral Schools in South Africa.- From Resistance to Acceptance: Overcoming Barriers to Large Language Model Integration in Construction Management.- Applications of the 5th-Generation Wireless Network in the South African Construction Industry.- Unfolding possibilities and challenges of sector-wide BIM-based education.- Optimising Sensor Placement in Structural Health Moni-toring for Anomaly Detection.- Construction site digital twin implementation: the case study of the ET4 Research project.- Enabling Product Service Systems through Technology: A case of circular lighting in Office Buildings.- Predictive Probability of Detection Curves for Concrete Compressive Strength Assessment using the Rebound Hammer Test.- Construction Robotics: An Analysis of Adoption Barriers in the Saudi Construction Industry.- Simulation-Based Research on Occupant-Centric Automatic Control of Solar Shading Devices: A Review of Tools and Control Strategies.- Optimizing PV-Battery Combinations for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Australian Households by Adjustable Robust Optimization.- System for Modeling and Visualizing 3D Data of Under-ground Infrastructure.- IoT-Driven Structural Health Monitoring: Case Studies, Challenges, and Future Prospects.- Effects of a real-time-based condition analysis of urban roads using traffic load and temperature measurement data to improve asset management.- Enhancing Construction ESG Management through Integrated 4D BIM and Blockchain Technology.- A proof of concept for the exchange of dynamic building operational data based on IFC using linked data and timeseries databases.- Construction Worker Risk Perception Factors and Measurement Methods.- Integrating BIM Dimensions with Digital Fabrication and Modular Construction: Towards a Data-Driven Approach to 3D Printing in Building Design and Delivery.- A Conceptual Framework for the use of AI and Digital Twins for Enabling Dynamic Building Codes in Smart Sustainable Cities for Climate Change Adaptation.- Towards Eco-Friendly Construction: Integrating 3D Printing for Sustainable Architectural Solutions.- Machine Learning-Based Indexing of 2D MEP Drawings.- Intelligent BIM-Integrated Decision Support for Life Cycle Assessment Using Large Language Models.- A Multimodal AI Framework for Sustainable Inventory Management and Waste Reduction in the uPVC Fenestration Industry.- AI-Driven Intelligent Design and Business Intelligence System for Automated Technical Drawings in the Roofing Industry.- Health Monitoring of Main Columns in High-Rise Buildings using Gradient Boosting.- Predictive Modeling of Internal Beam Health Under Earthquake Forces Using Machine Learning.- Optimisation Techniques for Climate-Responsive and Carbon-Neutral Building Retrofit Design.- Development of a Machine Learning-Driven HVAC Load Shifting Strategy to Facilitate Balancing Electric Vehicle Charging Load in a Logistics Node.- Enhancing Nature-Based Solutions in Construction through 3D Modelling and Simulation Software.- Delayed Payments: The Impacts on Construc-tion Subcontractors in South Africa.- Drivers to the Adoption of 5th Generation Wireless Networks in the South African Construction Industry.- Semantic Integration of Cost, Time, Resource, and Geometry for Data-Driven Construction Management: An Interactive Dashboard for Decision Support.- Probabilistic Optimization of Culverts Maintenance: Analyzing Corrosion-Induced Deterioration and Structural Performance.- Prioritizing Causes of Construction Delays: A Global Comparative Analysis Using PRISMA Methodology.- AI-Powered Resilience: Transforming Urban and Architectural Design for Sustainable Coastal Cities.- Prediction of FRP RC Columns using AI and Machine Learning.- Operational Challenges of 3D Laser Scanning for Digital Data Capture of Construction Sites.