Automation in Construction

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	863
Text-mining framework for domain-specific dictionaries in hospital building maintenance requests	370
Digital-physical integration for MEP-structural clash coordination using path planning and AR navigation	294
Online prediction of loader payload based on a multi-stage progressive model	279
Floorplan-aware camera pose estimation for automated 3D reconstruction of indoor environments from panoramic images	245
Editorial Board	214
Analysis of masonry work activity recognition accuracy using a spatiotemporal graph convolutional network across different camera angles	212
Task planning for human-robot collaboration in structure assembly	210
Integrating early assessment of robotic constructability into design optimization of a standalone classroom	199
Privilege-guided knowledge distillation for edge deployment in excavator activity recognition	194
Realtime conversion of cracks from pixel to engineering scale using Augmented Reality	192
Real-scale architectural demonstrator for design-to-fabrication automation of natural bamboo-wood hybrid structures	187
Automating modular open-plan office layouts with performance-based generative design	183
Autonomous launching gantry: Improved monocular vision approach for real-time pose estimation of precast concrete girders	181
Applying deep reinforcement learning for construction labour dispatching in a union hall setting	180
Attention-based image captioning for structural health assessment of apartment buildings	176
Integrating extended reality and AI-based damage segmentation for near real-time, traceable bridge inspections	168
From geometry to graph: Automation of building performance modeling via convex graph encoding	163
Automated and interconnected facility management system: An open IFC cloud-based BIM solution	158
Real-time safety and worker self-assessment: Sensor-based mobile system for critical unsafe behaviors	158
Automated aggregation of dwelling units and traffic cores in high-rise residential floor plans using genetic algorithm and multi-agent cooperative deep Q-network	153
A data-centric strategy to improve performance of automatic pavement defects detection	151
Automated extraction of geometric primitives with solid lines from unstructured point clouds for creating digital buildings models	149
Transformer-based deformation measurement of underground structures from a single-camera video	148
Rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure using risk-based performance	147

Self-sensing conductive asphalt concrete for real-time monitoring of internal damage evolution	146
Two-list genetic algorithm for optimizing work package schemes to minimize project costs	143
Controllable reference-based semantic crack-image generation using diffusion model for intelligent infrastructure inspection	140
Deep learning for safety risk management in modular construction: Status, strengths, challenges, and future directions	138
Impact of selective environmental sound attenuation on operator performance, stress, attention, and task engagement in teleoperated demolition	137
Integrated operation centers for storage and repair of imported precast modules	133
AIoT-informed digital twin communication for bridge maintenance	133
Automatic estimation of excavator actual and relative cycle times in loading operations	131
Full field-of-view pavement stereo reconstruction under dynamic traffic conditions: Incorporating height-adaptive vehicle detection and multi-view occlusion optimization	131
Semantic BIM enrichment using a hybrid ML and rule-based framework for automated tenement compliance checking	130
Digital twin-based fatigue life assessment of orthotropic steel bridge decks using inspection robot and deep learning	126
Defocused calibration for large field-of-view binocular cameras	125
Latent normal images-based zero-negative sample rail surface defect segmentation method	125
Automatic assessment of concrete cracks in low-light, overexposed, and blurred images restored using a generative AI approach	125
Large language model-empowered paradigm for automated geotechnical site planning and geological characterization	124
Blockchain-based security-minded information-sharing in precast construction supply chain management with scalability, efficiency and privacy improvements	124
Integration of BIM and ontologies for pumped storage hydropower design change management in EPC projects	123
Blockchain in construction management: Applications, advantages and limitations	123
Multi-objective optimization for LEED - new construction using BIM and genetic algorithms	123
Operative generative design using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II)	122
Real-time indoor localization with visual SLAM for in-building emergency response	120
Concrete spalling damage detection and seismic performance evaluation for RC shear walls via 3D reconstruction technique and numerical model updating	120
Enhancement of underwater dam crack images using multi-feature fusion	119
Virtual trial assembly of large steel members with bolted connections based on point cloud data	117
Visual attention and cognitive process in construction hazard recognition: Study of fixation-related potential	115
Site-optimized training image database development using web-crawled and synthetic images	115
Domain-generalizable point cloud instance segmentation of bridge components using class-balanced dynamic thresholding	115
AI-assisted bridge management system using deep reinforcement learning with expert demonstrations	114
Exit choice in built environment evacuation combining immersive virtual reality and discrete choice modelling	113
Reinforcement learning for multi-objective AutoML in vision-based structural health monitoring	113
Conversational AI-based VR system to improve construction safety training of migrant workers	112
Land surveying with UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR for optimal building planning	111
Enhancing digital twin efficiency in indoor environments: Virtual sensor-driven optimization of physical sensor combinations	111
Formulating infrastructure restoration as a geospatial multi-project scheduling problem using agent-based simulation	109
Editorial Board	108
Editorial Board	108
Improved Boundary-Aware Mask R-CNN using stereo vision for automated rebar inspection	107
Dependency-aware indoor 3D scene graph prediction via multimodal feature learning	106
Digitizing contract administration via electroencephalography: Exploring the brain-behavior link in contract clause review	105
Comparing dynamic viewpoint control techniques for teleoperated robotic welding in construction	105
Editorial Board	105
Influence of construction materials density on data transmission performance of IOT devices	104
Time series anomaly detection using generative adversarial network discriminators and density estimation for infrastructure systems	104
Comparison of machine learning methods for automatic bucket filling: An imitation learning approach	104
Context- and refinement-driven convolutional architecture for robust crack segmentation under real-world and zero-shot conditions	103
Multi-objective optimization model for automated risk-based inspection planning for concrete bridges	103
Cross-domain decision support system for spoil dumpsite selection in mega transportation infrastructure projects	103
Tunnel scanner: Geometry-informed synthetic point cloud generation and transfer learning for tunnel segmentation	103
Automated geometric quality inspection for modular boxes using BIM and LiDAR	103
Multi-objective optimization in floor tile planning: Coupling BIM and parametric design	102

Robust three-stage deep learning and image processing framework for automated loose bolt detection in complex environments	102
Flight path planning of UAV-driven refinement inspection for construction sites based on 3D reconstruction	101
Generative AI-driven data augmentation for enhanced construction hazard detection	100
3D pose estimation dataset and deep learning-based ergonomic risk assessment in construction	99
Non-intrusive detection of concrete pipe defects using active impact excitation and fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing	98
Design of deployable bridge using multistable miura-ori structure for emergency rescue	97
Adaptive domain-aware network for airport runway subsurface defect detection	96
Machine learning modeling for spectral transient-based leak detection	96
Automatic rebar spacing measurement using YOLOv11-rebar-light and simplified Hough transform	96
Fabrication methods of shell structures	96
Automation in tower cranes over the past two decades (2003–2024)	94
Automated design of cable-net structures with multi-objective state	94
Explainable data-driven analysis of uncertainty propagation in 3D concrete printing via adaptive polynomial chaos expansion	94
BIM and ontology-based knowledge management for dam safety monitoring	93
Scalable road infrastructure monitoring using embedded fiber Bragg grating sensors based on wavelet scattering-long short-term memory autoencoder	93
Pavement roughness index estimation and anomaly detection using smartphones	93
A science mapping lens on discrete event simulation applications in construction engineering and management	93
Large-scale multi-unit floor plan dataset for architectural plan analysis and recognition	92
Systematic search and mapping review of the concrete delivery problem (CDP): Formulations, objectives, and data	92
Mathematical modelling and simulation in construction supply chain management	92
Semantic interoperability on IoT: Aligning IFC and Smart Application Reference (SAREF) sensor data models	92
Standardisation framework for metal additive manufacturing in construction	91
High-resolution infrastructure defect detection dataset sourced by unmanned systems and validated with deep learning	89
Cross-platform framework for semantic BIM-to-XR data exchange in immersive construction informatics	89
CNN-Transformer hybrid network for concrete dam crack patrol inspection	87
Automated finite element modeling method for steel bridges integrating 3D point clouds and intelligent drawing recognition technology	87
Digital twins for the automation of the heritage construction sector	87
Data-driven real-time advanced geological prediction in tunnel construction using a hybrid deep learning approach	86
BIM-based indoor mobile robot initialization for construction automation using object detection	86
Skeleton-guided generation of synthetic noisy point clouds from as-built BIM to improve indoor scene understanding	86
HBIM for supporting the diagnosis of historical buildings: case study of the Master Gate of San Francisco in Portugal	86
Concrete 3D printing and digital fabrication technologies for bridge construction	86
Deep learning-based prediction of steady surface settlement due to shield tunnelling	86
Multi-scale triple-attention network for pixelwise crack segmentation	85
BIM-based structural health monitoring and early warning for heritage timber structures	85
IFC framework for inspection and maintenance representation in facility management	84
BIM-blockchain integrated automatic asset tracking and delay propagation analysis for prefabricated construction projects	84
Lightweight framework for IFC element classification using multi-view and heterogeneous graph with decision-level fusion	84
Applications of existing and emerging construction safety technologies	83
UAV-based deep learning applications for automated inspection of civil infrastructure	82
Applications of Building information modelling in the early design stage of high-rise buildings	82
Visual-haptic feedback for ROV subsea navigation control	82
Sequence-based framework for construction worker action recognition using context-aware synthetic data	82
Computer vision and process mining-based simulation model generation for construction planning and control	82
Retrieval-augmented LLM with structured sampling for Building Management Systems point tagging under minimal context	82
Synthetic image data generation using BIM and computer graphics for building scene understanding	81
Fully automated extraction of railtop centerline from mobile laser scanning data	81
Visual question answering for intelligent maintenance of maglev railway systems	81
Bolt loosening angle measurement along full range of screw exposure length based on 3D point cloud	81
Integrated algorithm for identifying failure modes and assessing reliability of concrete-filled steel tubes under lateral impact	80
Bridging cross-domain and cross-resolution gaps for UAV-based pavement crack segmentation	80
Efficient fine-tuning of large language models for automated building energy modeling in complex cases	79
Vision-based automatic structural motion estimation in presence of 3D camera motion effects	79
Vision-based construction robot for real-time automated welding with human-robot interaction	78
Three-dimensional reconstruction of asphalt pavement macrotexture using event camera and evolved recurrent convolution network	78
Editorial Board	78
Generalizable deep sequence models for 4D trajectory prediction of tower crane loads	78
Multi-objective online optimization of building energy systems for improved control smoothness and efficiency	78
Pumping-less 3D concrete printing using quick nozzle mixing	78
Form-finding and metaheuristic multiobjective optimization methodology for sustainable gridshells with reduced construction complexity and waste	77
Editorial Board	77
Human-operational 3D indoor layout generation with LLM-driven anthropometric simulation	77
Machine learning for predicting the impact of construction activities on air traffic operations during airport expansion projects	77
Automated mechanical-carbon synergistic design for prefabricated composite enclosure structure	76
Curvature-informed paths for shell 3D printing	76
Corrigendum to “Estimating track geometry irregularities from in-service train accelerations using deep learning” [Automation in Construction 173 (2025) 106114]	76
CFD with LIDAR applied to buildings and vegetation for environmental construction	76
Computer vision based first floor elevation estimation from mobile LiDAR data	75
Graph-driven embedding reinforcement and traceable LLM agent for reliable element alignment in construction report generation	75
Automatic deflection measurement for outdoor steel structure based on digital image correlation and three-stage multi-scale clustering algorithm	75
Optimizing printing and rheological parameters for 3D printing with cementitious materials	75
How data quality affects model quality in scan-to-BIM: A case study of MEP scenes	74
Generalized-damping fixed-time fractional-order control with lumped disturbance compensation for underactuated construction robots: Application to autonomous excavators	74
Message-passing framework for multi-camera worker tracking in construction	74
Multi-sensor real-time monitoring of dam behavior using self-adaptive online sequential learning	74
3D reconstruction of concrete defects using optical laser triangulation and modified spacetime analysis	74
Self-training method for structural crack detection using image blending-based domain mixing and mutual learning	73
Edge-enabled real-time framework for context-aware data acquisition and hazard alerting in smart construction sites	73
Integrating wooden altarpieces into H-BIM: Geometric profiling, complex artworks, and digital heritage mapping	73
Lightweight vision-based system for automated wood surface defect detection in construction materials	73

Robotic replacement for disc cutters in tunnel boring machines	73
Automated design of self-centering shear walls using machine learning and genetic algorithms	73
Construction Instance Segmentation (CIS) Dataset for Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision	72
Intelligent construction technology for reservoir dams	72
Recent advances on inspection, monitoring, and assessment of bridge cables	72
Lightweight crack detection in complex environments via model pruning and knowledge distillation	72
Automated measurement of cable shape in super-long span suspension bridges	72
BIM-based automated rule-checking in the AECO industry: Learning from semiconductor manufacturing	71
Enhanced vision-based 6-DoF pose estimation for robotic rebar tying	70
Nuclear containment damage detection and visualization positioning based on YOLOv5m-FFC	70
Intelligent question answering method for construction safety hazard knowledge based on deep semantic mining	70
Building construction supply chain resilience under supply and demand uncertainties	70
cSite ontology for production control of construction sites	70
Topology-informed deep learning for pavement crack detection: Preserving consistent crack structure and connectivity	69
Robotic inspection for autonomous crack segmentation and exploration using deep reinforcement learning	69
BIM and IoT data fusion: The data process model perspective	69
Preventing falls from floor openings using quadrilateral detection and construction worker pose-estimation	68
Technologies, levels and directions of crane-lift automation in construction	68
Multi-view stereo 3D building reconstruction with sparse depth and edge location priors	68
Inchworm-inspired climbing robot for steel structures with three bionic operating modes	68
Simultaneous tunnel defects and lining thickness identification based on multi-tasks deep neural network from ground penetrating radar images	67
Pipeline structure and leakage detection method of full polarimetric ground penetrating radar based on model and eigenvalue decomposition	67
Predicting construction schedule performance with last planner system and machine learning	67
Graph neural network-based propagation effects modeling for detecting visual relationships among construction resources	67
Intelligent detection of fastener defects in ballastless tracks based on deep learning	66
Text mining and natural language processing in construction	66
Mapping digital twin applications in infrastructure and the built environment across research types, methods, sectors, phases, and scales	66
3D Pixelwise damage mapping using a deep attention based modified Nerfacto	66
Editorial Board	66
Automated design of prestressed cable-strut structures for diverse surface shapes	66
Enhancing earth pressure balance tunnel boring machine performance with support vector regression and particle swarm optimization	65
Determining building information modeling effectiveness	65
Lightweight detection of small tools for safer construction	65
TBM tunneling performance fusion prediction based on multimodal decomposition and multi-deep learning	65
Review of AI–IoT frameworks for modular integrated construction: Toward zero-waiting coordination	64
Scalable and transparent automated sewer defect detection using weakly supervised object localization	64
Agent-based post-earthquake evacuation simulation to enhance early-stage architectural layout and non-structural design	64
Comparative evaluation of robotically assembled discrete lattice systems for sustainable construction	64
Tunnel location optimization for railway alignment design in complex mountainous regions	64
Optimal planning of indoor laser scans based on continuous optimization	63
Predicting building layout structure and features via planar duality and graph neural networks	63
A multidimensional assessment of construction machinery noises based on perceptual attributes and psychoacoustic parameters	63
Regional graph-based pavement condition data quality assessment in support of trustworthy highway infrastructure digital twins	62
Automatic clash avoidance in steel reinforcement design using explainable graph neural networks and rebar embedding learning	62
Implementing dynamic subset sensitivity analysis for early design datasets	62
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
Deep learning-based point cloud completion for MEP components	61
Virtual worlds in AECO operations: Towards a human-centric framework	61
Data-centric enhancement of site-specific automated construction equipment detection in wide-angle site images	61
Mixed Reality-based MEP construction progress monitoring: Evaluation of methods for mesh-to-mesh comparison	61
3D model-based scan planning for space frame structures considering site conditions	60
Digital twin applications for overcoming construction supply chain challenges	60
Automated material-aware BIM generation using deep learning for comprehensive indoor element reconstruction	60
Tracking prefabricated assets and compliance using quick response (QR) codes, blockchain and smart contract technology	60
Multi-status Bayesian network for analyzing collapse risk of excavation construction	60
Curtain wall frame segmentation using a dual-flow aggregation network: Application to robot pose estimation	60
Context-aware vision-language model agent enriched with domain-specific ontology for construction site safety monitoring	59
An immersive multisensory virtual reality approach to the study of human-built environment interactions	59
Adaptive planning of multi-UAV refined inspection path for complex and irregular building clusters	59
Impact of patient–caregiver social dynamics simulation on the analysis of patient-centric hospital design performance	59
Pixel-level image localization for updating 3D digital twins of dams using frequency convolutional networks	59
Crane safety operations in modular integrated construction	59
Visualization of pavement structural cracks using a 3D embedding residual attention U-net for GPR data	59
Visual-semantic alignment for automatic structural defect detection and diagnosis of prestressed concrete bridges	59
Graph-based intelligent accident hazard ontology using natural language processing for tracking, prediction, and learning	59
Nail planting to enhance the interface bonding strength in 3D printed concrete	59
Automating concrete production control with computer vision-based aggregate characterisation	59
Crack segmentation using discrete cosine transform in shadow environments	59
Corrosion assessment using ground penetrating radar in reinforced concrete structures: Influential factors and analysis methods	59
Strategic planning and control in industrialized construction	58
Multi-scale feature fusion network for pixel-level pavement distress detection	58
Blockchain-integrated zero-knowledge proof system for privacy-preserving near-miss reporting in construction projects	58
Human-centered intelligent construction for sustainable cities	58
Digital twins in offsite construction: Current implementations, challenges, and future pathways	58
Probing vision and language models for construction waste material recognition	58
Automated analysis system for micro-defects in 3D printed concrete	57
Lightweight semantic segmentation for construction progress monitoring using 3D point clouds	57
Measurement of three-dimensional pavement morphology using binocular reconstruction improved by second-order fusion algorithm	57
Multimodal large language model (MLLM) benchmark for intelligent construction in underground engineering	57
Optimizing the production process of modular construction using an assembly line-integrated supermarket	57
Multimodal data fusion for ergonomic assessment of construction workers in visually obstructed environments	57
Crack image classification and information extraction in steel bridges using multimodal large language models	57
Attention-guided cascaded network for predicting tunnel surrounding rock properties using measurement-while-drilling data	57
Deep learning-based 3D digital damage map of vertical-type tunnels using unmanned fusion data scanning	56
Accurate concrete spalling segmentation from bounding box supervision using Segment Anything	56
Cogeneration method for crack images and masks	56
Corrigendum to “A performance data integrated BIM framework for building life-cycle energy efficiency and environmental optimization design” [Automation in Construction, Volume 127 (2021), 103712]	56
Neurophysiological evaluation of workers' decision dynamics under time pressure and increased mental demand	56
BIM-based immersive collaborative environment for furniture, fixture and equipment design	56
Technologies for digital twin applications in construction	56
Flexible mixture-of-experts framework for real-time multi-task prediction in TBM tunnelling	55
Structural grammar for design optimization of grid shell structures and diagrid tall buildings	55
What makes a good BIM design? Quantifying the link between design behavior and quality	55
Aerial geodetic total station platform for precise active positioning in GNSS-degraded environments	55