Automation in Construction

Article	Citations
Real-time safety and worker self-assessment: Sensor-based mobile system for critical unsafe behaviors	672
Editorial Board	291
Integrated operation centers for storage and repair of imported precast modules	267
Impact of selective environmental sound attenuation on operator performance, stress, attention, and task engagement in teleoperated demolition	254
Rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure using risk-based performance	226
Automatic estimation of excavator actual and relative cycle times in loading operations	223
Automated Rust Removal: Rust Detection and Visual Servo Control	212
Editorial Board	210
Digital-physical integration for MEP-structural clash coordination using path planning and AR navigation	207
Task planning for human-robot collaboration in structure assembly	201
Concrete spalling damage detection and seismic performance evaluation for RC shear walls via 3D reconstruction technique and numerical model updating	192
Single-pass inline pipeline 3D reconstruction using depth camera array	188
Semantic BIM enrichment using a hybrid ML and rule-based framework for automated tenement compliance checking	186
Blockchain and deep learning technologies for construction equipment security information management	181
Reinforcement learning for multi-objective AutoML in vision-based structural health monitoring	179
Real-time indoor localization with visual SLAM for in-building emergency response	175
A data-centric strategy to improve performance of automatic pavement defects detection	172
Additive manufacturing of post-process thermoformed wood-plastic composite cladding	171
A multicriteria model to select candidates for public contracting using the OPTIONCARDS method	167
Automating modular open-plan office layouts with performance-based generative design	159
Automated aggregation of dwelling units and traffic cores in high-rise residential floor plans using genetic algorithm and multi-agent cooperative deep Q-network	156
Transformer-based deformation measurement of underground structures from a single-camera video	155
Enhancing digital twin efficiency in indoor environments: Virtual sensor-driven optimization of physical sensor combinations	154
Data-driven project buffer sizing in critical chains	151
Integration of BIM and ontologies for pumped storage hydropower design change management in EPC projects	146

Latent normal images-based zero-negative sample rail surface defect segmentation method	142
Online prediction of loader payload based on a multi-stage progressive model	139
Privilege-guided knowledge distillation for edge deployment in excavator activity recognition	138
Site-optimized training image database development using web-crawled and synthetic images	138
Automatic assessment of concrete cracks in low-light, overexposed, and blurred images restored using a generative AI approach	133
Automated extraction of geometric primitives with solid lines from unstructured point clouds for creating digital buildings models	131
Two-list genetic algorithm for optimizing work package schemes to minimize project costs	131
Attention-based image captioning for structural health assessment of apartment buildings	130
A data structure for studying 3D modeling design behavior based on event logs	130
Extracting water channels from aerial videos based on image-to-BIM registration and spatio-temporal continuity	129
Analysis of masonry work activity recognition accuracy using a spatiotemporal graph convolutional network across different camera angles	128
Integrating extended reality and AI-based damage segmentation for near real-time, traceable bridge inspections	126
Semi-automatic construction of pile-supported subgrade adjacent to existing railway	126
Autonomous launching gantry: Improved monocular vision approach for real-time pose estimation of precast concrete girders	126
Integrating early assessment of robotic constructability into design optimization of a standalone classroom	126
Automated and interconnected facility management system: An open IFC cloud-based BIM solution	120
Visual attention and cognitive process in construction hazard recognition: Study of fixation-related potential	120
Comparison of online and offline deep reinforcement learning with model predictive control for thermal energy management	119
Blockchain-based security-minded information-sharing in precast construction supply chain management with scalability, efficiency and privacy improvements	118
Digital twin-based fatigue life assessment of orthotropic steel bridge decks using inspection robot and deep learning	117
Real-scale architectural demonstrator for design-to-fabrication automation of natural bamboo-wood hybrid structures	117
Defocused calibration for large field-of-view binocular cameras	115
Realtime conversion of cracks from pixel to engineering scale using Augmented Reality	114
Blockchain in construction management: Applications, advantages and limitations	110
Full field-of-view pavement stereo reconstruction under dynamic traffic conditions: Incorporating height-adaptive vehicle detection and multi-view occlusion optimization	109
Exit choice in built environment evacuation combining immersive virtual reality and discrete choice modelling	109
An exponential chaotic differential evolution algorithm for optimizing bridge maintenance plans	109
Multi-objective optimization for LEED - new construction using BIM and genetic algorithms	109
Virtual trial assembly of large steel members with bolted connections based on point cloud data	108
BIM-based LCSA application in early design stages using IFC	107
Self-sensing conductive asphalt concrete for real-time monitoring of internal damage evolution	106
Large language model-empowered paradigm for automated geotechnical site planning and geological characterization	106
Enhancement of underwater dam crack images using multi-feature fusion	105
AIoT-informed digital twin communication for bridge maintenance	104
Operative generative design using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II)	103
Generative planning for construction safety surveillance camera installation in 4D BIM environment	102
Deep learning for safety risk management in modular construction: Status, strengths, challenges, and future directions	101
Integrated BIM and DfMA parametric and algorithmic design based collaboration for supporting client engagement within offsite construction	100
Automated fabrication of reinforcement cages using a robotized production cell	100
Ontology-based mapping approach for automatic work packaging in modular construction	100
Land surveying with UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR for optimal building planning	99
Conversational AI-based VR system to improve construction safety training of migrant workers	99
Editorial Board	96
Influence of construction materials density on data transmission performance of IOT devices	95
Editorial Board	95
HBIM for supporting the diagnosis of historical buildings: case study of the Master Gate of San Francisco in Portugal	95
Editorial Board	94
Digitizing contract administration via electroencephalography: Exploring the brain-behavior link in contract clause review	94
Understanding Stakeholders' impact on design workflow dynamics using agent-based modeling	93
Semantic interoperability on IoT: Aligning IFC and Smart Application Reference (SAREF) sensor data models	93

Fabrication methods of shell structures	92
Rule-based generative design of translational and rotational interlocking assemblies	92
Automated finite element modeling method for steel bridges integrating 3D point clouds and intelligent drawing recognition technology	91
Design of deployable bridge using multistable miura-ori structure for emergency rescue	91
Concrete 3D printing and digital fabrication technologies for bridge construction	91
Time series anomaly detection using generative adversarial network discriminators and density estimation for infrastructure systems	91
Providing proximity alerts to workers on construction sites using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS	91
IFC framework for inspection and maintenance representation in facility management	91
Robust three-stage deep learning and image processing framework for automated loose bolt detection in complex environments	90
Adaptive domain-aware network for airport runway subsurface defect detection	90
Pavement roughness index estimation and anomaly detection using smartphones	89
BIM-blockchain integrated automatic asset tracking and delay propagation analysis for prefabricated construction projects	89
A science mapping lens on discrete event simulation applications in construction engineering and management	89
Comparing dynamic viewpoint control techniques for teleoperated robotic welding in construction	88
Automated geometric quality inspection for modular boxes using BIM and LiDAR	88
Large-scale multi-unit floor plan dataset for architectural plan analysis and recognition	87
Data-driven real-time advanced geological prediction in tunnel construction using a hybrid deep learning approach	87
Anomaly detection in urban drainage with stereovision	87
Skeleton-guided generation of synthetic noisy point clouds from as-built BIM to improve indoor scene understanding	87
Mathematical modelling and simulation in construction supply chain management	86
3D pose estimation dataset and deep learning-based ergonomic risk assessment in construction	86
Visual-haptic feedback for ROV subsea navigation control	86
Harmonizing construction processes in repetitive construction projects with multiple buildings	86
IMU-based full-body pose estimation for construction machines using kinematics modeling	86
Flight path planning of UAV-driven refinement inspection for construction sites based on 3D reconstruction	85
Generative AI-driven data augmentation for enhanced construction hazard detection	85
Systematic search and mapping review of the concrete delivery problem (CDP): Formulations, objectives, and data	84
Multi-scale triple-attention network for pixelwise crack segmentation	84
Automated design of cable-net structures with multi-objective state	83
Standardisation framework for metal additive manufacturing in construction	83
UAV-based deep learning applications for automated inspection of civil infrastructure	82
BIM-based indoor mobile robot initialization for construction automation using object detection	81
BIM-based structural health monitoring and early warning for heritage timber structures	81
Digital twins for the automation of the heritage construction sector	81
High-resolution infrastructure defect detection dataset sourced by unmanned systems and validated with deep learning	81
CNN-Transformer hybrid network for concrete dam crack patrol inspection	80
Deep learning-based road damage detection and classification for multiple countries	80
Machine learning modeling for spectral transient-based leak detection	80
Automated defect inspection of concrete structures	79
Explainable data-driven analysis of uncertainty propagation in 3D concrete printing via adaptive polynomial chaos expansion	79
Comparison of machine learning methods for automatic bucket filling: An imitation learning approach	79
Multi-objective optimization in floor tile planning: Coupling BIM and parametric design	79
Automatic deflection measurement for outdoor steel structure based on digital image correlation and three-stage multi-scale clustering algorithm	78
Automation in tower cranes over the past two decades (2003–2024)	78
Applications of existing and emerging construction safety technologies	78
Deep learning-based prediction of steady surface settlement due to shield tunnelling	78
Applications of Building information modelling in the early design stage of high-rise buildings	78
BIM and ontology-based knowledge management for dam safety monitoring	78
Multi-view stereo 3D building reconstruction with sparse depth and edge location priors	77
BIM-based automated rule-checking in the AECO industry: Learning from semiconductor manufacturing	77
Spatial analysis leveraging machine learning and GIS of socio-geographic factors affecting cost overrun occurrence in roadway projects	77
Optimizing printing and rheological parameters for 3D printing with cementitious materials	76
Robotic replacement for disc cutters in tunnel boring machines	76
Computer vision and process mining-based simulation model generation for construction planning and control	76
Fully automated extraction of railtop centerline from mobile laser scanning data	76
Editorial Board	76
Predicting construction schedule performance with last planner system and machine learning	75
Learning and critiquing pairwise activity relationships for schedule quality control via deep learning-based natural language processing	74
Editorial Board	74
Corrigendum to “Estimating track geometry irregularities from in-service train accelerations using deep learning” [Automation in Construction 173 (2025) 106114]	74
Machine learning for predicting the impact of construction activities on air traffic operations during airport expansion projects	74
Lightweight crack detection in complex environments via model pruning and knowledge distillation	74
Pipeline structure and leakage detection method of full polarimetric ground penetrating radar based on model and eigenvalue decomposition	73
Integrating wooden altarpieces into H-BIM: Geometric profiling, complex artworks, and digital heritage mapping	73
Integrated algorithm for identifying failure modes and assessing reliability of concrete-filled steel tubes under lateral impact	73
Nuclear containment damage detection and visualization positioning based on YOLOv5m-FFC	72
Technologies, levels and directions of crane-lift automation in construction	72
Curvature-informed paths for shell 3D printing	72
Integrating off-site and on-site panelized construction schedules using fleet dispatching	72
CFD with LIDAR applied to buildings and vegetation for environmental construction	72
Pumping-less 3D concrete printing using quick nozzle mixing	72
Vision-based automatic structural motion estimation in presence of 3D camera motion effects	71
Computer vision based first floor elevation estimation from mobile LiDAR data	71
Bolt loosening angle measurement along full range of screw exposure length based on 3D point cloud	70
Visual question answering for intelligent maintenance of maglev railway systems	70
Automated mechanical-carbon synergistic design for prefabricated composite enclosure structure	70
Intelligent detection of fastener defects in ballastless tracks based on deep learning	70
Automated design of self-centering shear walls using machine learning and genetic algorithms	70
How data quality affects model quality in scan-to-BIM: A case study of MEP scenes	69
cSite ontology for production control of construction sites	69

Efficient fine-tuning of large language models for automated building energy modeling in complex cases	69
Robotic inspection for autonomous crack segmentation and exploration using deep reinforcement learning	69
Multi-sensor real-time monitoring of dam behavior using self-adaptive online sequential learning	69
Preventing falls from floor openings using quadrilateral detection and construction worker pose-estimation	69
Vision-based construction robot for real-time automated welding with human-robot interaction	69
Recent advances on inspection, monitoring, and assessment of bridge cables	68
Text mining and natural language processing in construction	68
BIM and IoT data fusion: The data process model perspective	68
Automated measurement of cable shape in super-long span suspension bridges	68
Intelligent question answering method for construction safety hazard knowledge based on deep semantic mining	67
3D reconstruction of concrete defects using optical laser triangulation and modified spacetime analysis	67
Three-dimensional reconstruction of asphalt pavement macrotexture using event camera and evolved recurrent convolution network	67
Construction Instance Segmentation (CIS) Dataset for Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision	66
Simultaneous tunnel defects and lining thickness identification based on multi-tasks deep neural network from ground penetrating radar images	66
Self-training method for structural crack detection using image blending-based domain mixing and mutual learning	66
Enhanced vision-based 6-DoF pose estimation for robotic rebar tying	66
Graph neural network-based propagation effects modeling for detecting visual relationships among construction resources	65
3D Pixelwise damage mapping using a deep attention based modified Nerfacto	65
Intelligent construction technology for reservoir dams	65
Bridging cross-domain and cross-resolution gaps for UAV-based pavement crack segmentation	65
Building construction supply chain resilience under supply and demand uncertainties	65
Synthetic image data generation using BIM and computer graphics for building scene understanding	65
Vision-based method for tracking workers by integrating deep learning instance segmentation in off-site construction	65
Topology-informed deep learning for pavement crack detection: Preserving consistent crack structure and connectivity	64
Sensor-less and time-optimal control for load-sway and boom-twist suppression using boom horizontal motion of large cranes	64
Form-finding and metaheuristic multiobjective optimization methodology for sustainable gridshells with reduced construction complexity and waste	64
Curtain wall frame segmentation using a dual-flow aggregation network: Application to robot pose estimation	63
Lightweight detection of small tools for safer construction	63
Scalable and transparent automated sewer defect detection using weakly supervised object localization	63
Implementing dynamic subset sensitivity analysis for early design datasets	62
Automated design of prestressed cable-strut structures for diverse surface shapes	62
Agent-based post-earthquake evacuation simulation to enhance early-stage architectural layout and non-structural design	62
Impact of patient–caregiver social dynamics simulation on the analysis of patient-centric hospital design performance	62
A multidimensional assessment of construction machinery noises based on perceptual attributes and psychoacoustic parameters	61
Multimodal data fusion for ergonomic assessment of construction workers in visually obstructed environments	61
Determining building information modeling effectiveness	61
Tracking prefabricated assets and compliance using quick response (QR) codes, blockchain and smart contract technology	61
Intelligent detection of bonding status in external building insulation layers using ground-penetrating radar	61
Shovel parameter sensitivity analysis and online optimization method for unmanned loaders	61
A level-of-details framework for representing occupant behavior in agent-based models	61
Blockchain-integrated zero-knowledge proof system for privacy-preserving near-miss reporting in construction projects	61
Automated analysis system for micro-defects in 3D printed concrete	61
Mixed Reality-based MEP construction progress monitoring: Evaluation of methods for mesh-to-mesh comparison	61
Tunnel location optimization for railway alignment design in complex mountainous regions	61
Attention-guided cascaded network for predicting tunnel surrounding rock properties using measurement-while-drilling data	60
Automatic region-growing system for the segmentation of large point clouds	60
Nail planting to enhance the interface bonding strength in 3D printed concrete	60
Graph-based intelligent accident hazard ontology using natural language processing for tracking, prediction, and learning	60
Enhancing earth pressure balance tunnel boring machine performance with support vector regression and particle swarm optimization	60
Road damage detection using super-resolution and semi-supervised learning with generative adversarial network	60
Transformer machine learning language model for auto-alignment of long-term and short-term plans in construction	60
Deep learning-based point cloud completion for MEP components	60
Automatic clash avoidance in steel reinforcement design using explainable graph neural networks and rebar embedding learning	59
Multi-status Bayesian network for analyzing collapse risk of excavation construction	59
Virtual worlds in AECO operations: Towards a human-centric framework	59
Measurement of three-dimensional pavement morphology using binocular reconstruction improved by second-order fusion algorithm	59
Visual-semantic alignment for automatic structural defect detection and diagnosis of prestressed concrete bridges	59
Automated material-aware BIM generation using deep learning for comprehensive indoor element reconstruction	58
TBM tunneling performance fusion prediction based on multimodal decomposition and multi-deep learning	58
Context-aware vision-language model agent enriched with domain-specific ontology for construction site safety monitoring	58
Data-centric enhancement of site-specific automated construction equipment detection in wide-angle site images	58
Exploring graph neural networks for semantic enrichment: Room type classification	57
An immersive multisensory virtual reality approach to the study of human-built environment interactions	57
Neurophysiological evaluation of workers' decision dynamics under time pressure and increased mental demand	57
Optimal planning of indoor laser scans based on continuous optimization	57
Corrosion assessment using ground penetrating radar in reinforced concrete structures: Influential factors and analysis methods	57
Digital twin applications for overcoming construction supply chain challenges	57
Technologies for digital twin applications in construction	57
Human-centered intelligent construction for sustainable cities	57
Optimizing the production process of modular construction using an assembly line-integrated supermarket	57
Probing vision and language models for construction waste material recognition	56
Utilization of electric prime movers in hydraulic heavy-duty-mobile-machine implement systems	56
Crack image classification and information extraction in steel bridges using multimodal large language models	56
Contextual multimodal approach for recognizing concurrent activities of equipment in tunnel construction projects	56
Multi-scale feature fusion network for pixel-level pavement distress detection	56
Crane safety operations in modular integrated construction	56
Autonomous cart docking for transportation robots in complex and dynamic construction environments	56
Real-time remote measurement of distance using ultra-wideband (UWB) sensors	56
Crack segmentation using discrete cosine transform in shadow environments	56
Strategic planning and control in industrialized construction	56
Deep learning for crack segmentation: Redundant-to-effective feature transformation	56
3D model-based scan planning for space frame structures considering site conditions	56
Deep learning-based 3D digital damage map of vertical-type tunnels using unmanned fusion data scanning	55
Virtual trial assembly of large-scale joints via multi-objective optimization rectification strategy	55
What makes a good BIM design? Quantifying the link between design behavior and quality	55
Free-shape contour control for excavators based on cross-coupling and double error pre-compensation	55
Enhancing visual-LLM for construction site safety compliance via prompt engineering and Bi-stage retrieval-augmented generation	55
Unified and interoperable digital twin models for emergency evacuation using building simulation identity cards	55
Enhancing building fire safety inspections with cognitive ergonomics-driven augmented reality: Impact of interaction modes	55
Integrating domain-specific knowledge and fine-tuned general-purpose large language models for question-answering in construction engineering management	55
Generative adversarial network for real-time identification and pixel-level annotation of highway pavement distresses	55
Cogeneration method for crack images and masks	55
Dynamic integration of unstructured data with BIM using a no-model approach based on machine learning and concept networks	55
ControlNet-based domain adaptation for synthetic construction images via graphical simulation and generative AI	55
BIM framework for efficient material procurement planning	55