Automation in Construction

Article	Citations
Rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure using risk-based performance	578
A robust output feedback strategy for liquid handling using reconfigurable robots	318
Privilege-guided knowledge distillation for edge deployment in excavator activity recognition	279
Automatic estimation of excavator actual and relative cycle times in loading operations	263
Real-time safety and worker self-assessment: Sensor-based mobile system for critical unsafe behaviors	226
Extracting water channels from aerial videos based on image-to-BIM registration and spatio-temporal continuity	208
Editorial Board	206
Impact of selective environmental sound attenuation on operator performance, stress, attention, and task engagement in teleoperated demolition	200
An exponential chaotic differential evolution algorithm for optimizing bridge maintenance plans	186
Real-time indoor localization with visual SLAM for in-building emergency response	181
Blockchain-based security-minded information-sharing in precast construction supply chain management with scalability, efficiency and privacy improvements	177
Editorial Board	170
Realtime conversion of cracks from pixel to engineering scale using Augmented Reality	158
Concrete spalling damage detection and seismic performance evaluation for RC shear walls via 3D reconstruction technique and numerical model updating	155
Additive manufacturing of post-process thermoformed wood-plastic composite cladding	154
BIM-based LCSA application in early design stages using IFC	152
Automated extraction of geometric primitives with solid lines from unstructured point clouds for creating digital buildings models	152
Integrating early assessment of robotic constructability into design optimization of a standalone classroom	150
Reinforcement learning for multi-objective AutoML in vision-based structural health monitoring	149
Vision-based method of automatically detecting construction video highlights by integrating machine tracking and CNN feature extraction	145
Visual attention and cognitive process in construction hazard recognition: Study of fixation-related potential	143
Large language model-empowered paradigm for automated geotechnical site planning and geological characterization	142
Multi-objective optimization for LEED - new construction using BIM and genetic algorithms	142
Vibration compaction process model for rockfill materials considering viscoelastic-plastic deformation	137
Latent normal images-based zero-negative sample rail surface defect segmentation method	136

Online prediction of loader payload based on a multi-stage progressive model	135
Defocused calibration for large field-of-view binocular cameras	134
Enhancing digital twin efficiency in indoor environments: Virtual sensor-driven optimization of physical sensor combinations	131
A data-centric strategy to improve performance of automatic pavement defects detection	129
Integrated operation centers for storage and repair of imported precast modules	126
Site-optimized training image database development using web-crawled and synthetic images	123
Full field-of-view pavement stereo reconstruction under dynamic traffic conditions: Incorporating height-adaptive vehicle detection and multi-view occlusion optimization	120
Blockchain and deep learning technologies for construction equipment security information management	118
Generative planning for construction safety surveillance camera installation in 4D BIM environment	117
Semi-automatic construction of pile-supported subgrade adjacent to existing railway	116
Automated fabrication of reinforcement cages using a robotized production cell	116
Exit choice in built environment evacuation combining immersive virtual reality and discrete choice modelling	116
Ontology-based mapping approach for automatic work packaging in modular construction	114
High accuracy contouring control of an excavator for surface flattening tasks based on extended state observer and task coordinate frame approach	114
Integration of BIM and ontologies for pumped storage hydropower design change management in EPC projects	114
Automated Rust Removal: Rust Detection and Visual Servo Control	113
Analysis of masonry work activity recognition accuracy using a spatiotemporal graph convolutional network across different camera angles	113
Automating modular open-plan office layouts with performance-based generative design	112
A framework for real-time compaction guidance system based on compaction priority mapping	112
Deep learning for safety risk management in modular construction: Status, strengths, challenges, and future directions	111
Single-pass inline pipeline 3D reconstruction using depth camera array	111
Automated and interconnected facility management system: An open IFC cloud-based BIM solution	109
Virtual trial assembly of large steel members with bolted connections based on point cloud data	108
Operative generative design using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II)	108
AIoT-informed digital twin communication for bridge maintenance	106
Two-list genetic algorithm for optimizing work package schemes to minimize project costs	105
Attention-based image captioning for structural health assessment of apartment buildings	104
A data structure for studying 3D modeling design behavior based on event logs	104
A multicriteria model to select candidates for public contracting using the OPTIONCARDS method	103
Conversational AI-based VR system to improve construction safety training of migrant workers	103
Land surveying with UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR for optimal building planning	102
Data-driven project buffer sizing in critical chains	102
Transformer-based deformation measurement of underground structures from a single-camera video	102
Integrated BIM and DfMA parametric and algorithmic design based collaboration for supporting client engagement within offsite construction	101
Comparison of online and offline deep reinforcement learning with model predictive control for thermal energy management	98
Blockchain in construction management: Applications, advantages and limitations	97
Enhancement of underwater dam crack images using multi-feature fusion	96
Digital twin-based fatigue life assessment of orthotropic steel bridge decks using inspection robot and deep learning	96
Automatic assessment of concrete cracks in low-light, overexposed, and blurred images restored using a generative AI approach	95
Editorial Board	94
Rule-based generative design of translational and rotational interlocking assemblies	93
Digitizing contract administration via electroencephalography: Exploring the brain-behavior link in contract clause review	93
Influence of construction materials density on data transmission performance of IOT devices	91
IFC framework for inspection and maintenance representation in facility management	91
High-resolution infrastructure defect detection dataset sourced by unmanned systems and validated with deep learning	90
Variability evaluation of gradation for asphalt mixture in asphalt pavement construction	90
Time series anomaly detection using generative adversarial network discriminators and density estimation for infrastructure systems	90
Machine learning modeling for spectral transient-based leak detection	90
BIM-blockchain integrated automatic asset tracking and delay propagation analysis for prefabricated construction projects	89
Understanding Stakeholders' impact on design workflow dynamics using agent-based modeling	88

Editorial Board	88
Applications of Building information modelling in the early design stage of high-rise buildings	87
Comparison of machine learning methods for automatic bucket filling: An imitation learning approach	87
Editorial Board	87
Systematic search and mapping review of the concrete delivery problem (CDP): Formulations, objectives, and data	87
Fabrication methods of shell structures	85
Mathematical modelling and simulation in construction supply chain management	85
Harmonizing construction processes in repetitive construction projects with multiple buildings	84
Multi-objective optimization in floor tile planning: Coupling BIM and parametric design	84
Standardisation framework for metal additive manufacturing in construction	83
Design of deployable bridge using multistable miura-ori structure for emergency rescue	83
Multi-scale triple-attention network for pixelwise crack segmentation	83
A science mapping lens on discrete event simulation applications in construction engineering and management	81
3D pose estimation dataset and deep learning-based ergonomic risk assessment in construction	81
Pavement roughness index estimation and anomaly detection using smartphones	81
BIM-based indoor mobile robot initialization for construction automation using object detection	80
Anomaly detection in urban drainage with stereovision	80
Large-scale multi-unit floor plan dataset for architectural plan analysis and recognition	79
Automated design of cable-net structures with multi-objective state	79
BIM and ontology-based knowledge management for dam safety monitoring	79
Visual-haptic feedback for ROV subsea navigation control	79
BIM-based structural health monitoring and early warning for heritage timber structures	78
Automation in tower cranes over the past two decades (2003–2024)	77
Data-driven real-time advanced geological prediction in tunnel construction using a hybrid deep learning approach	77
Digital twins for the automation of the heritage construction sector	77
HBIM for supporting the diagnosis of historical buildings: case study of the Master Gate of San Francisco in Portugal	76
IMU-based full-body pose estimation for construction machines using kinematics modeling	76
Providing proximity alerts to workers on construction sites using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS	76
Applications of existing and emerging construction safety technologies	76
Automated geometric quality inspection for modular boxes using BIM and LiDAR	76
CNN-Transformer hybrid network for concrete dam crack patrol inspection	76
Skeleton-guided generation of synthetic noisy point clouds from as-built BIM to improve indoor scene understanding	76
Adaptive domain-aware network for airport runway subsurface defect detection	75
Automated defect inspection of concrete structures	75
Deep learning-based prediction of steady surface settlement due to shield tunnelling	75
Deep learning-based road damage detection and classification for multiple countries	75
Comparing dynamic viewpoint control techniques for teleoperated robotic welding in construction	74
Corrigendum to “Estimating track geometry irregularities from in-service train accelerations using deep learning” [Automation in Construction 173 (2025) 106114]	73
Automatic deflection measurement for outdoor steel structure based on digital image correlation and three-stage multi-scale clustering algorithm	73
Enhanced vision-based 6-DoF pose estimation for robotic rebar tying	72
Learning and critiquing pairwise activity relationships for schedule quality control via deep learning-based natural language processing	72
Construction Instance Segmentation (CIS) Dataset for Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision	72
Bridging cross-domain and cross-resolution gaps for UAV-based pavement crack segmentation	72
Computer vision approaches for detecting missing barricades	72
Self-training method for structural crack detection using image blending-based domain mixing and mutual learning	71
Multi-sensor real-time monitoring of dam behavior using self-adaptive online sequential learning	71
Computational approach to extend the air-conditioning usage to adaptive comfort: Adaptive-Comfort-Control-Implementation Script	71
cSite ontology for production control of construction sites	71
Intelligent detection of fastener defects in ballastless tracks based on deep learning	71
Simultaneous tunnel defects and lining thickness identification based on multi-tasks deep neural network from ground penetrating radar images	71
Preventing falls from floor openings using quadrilateral detection and construction worker pose-estimation	71
Vision-based automatic structural motion estimation in presence of 3D camera motion effects	70
Multi-objective optimization for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation decision-making: A critical review and future directions	70
Editorial Board	70
Graph neural network-based propagation effects modeling for detecting visual relationships among construction resources	70
Editorial Board	70
Curvature-informed paths for shell 3D printing	69
Fully automated extraction of railtop centerline from mobile laser scanning data	69
Three-dimensional reconstruction of asphalt pavement macrotexture using event camera and evolved recurrent convolution network	69
Optimizing printing and rheological parameters for 3D printing with cementitious materials	69
Computer vision based first floor elevation estimation from mobile LiDAR data	68
Integrating wooden altarpieces into H-BIM: Geometric profiling, complex artworks, and digital heritage mapping	68
Pumping-less 3D concrete printing using quick nozzle mixing	68
Intelligent construction technology for reservoir dams	68
Spatial analysis leveraging machine learning and GIS of socio-geographic factors affecting cost overrun occurrence in roadway projects	68
How data quality affects model quality in scan-to-BIM: A case study of MEP scenes	68
Integrating off-site and on-site panelized construction schedules using fleet dispatching	67
CFD with LIDAR applied to buildings and vegetation for environmental construction	67
BIM-based automated rule-checking in the AECO industry: Learning from semiconductor manufacturing	67
Classification and analysis of deep learning applications in construction: A systematic literature review	66
Robotic replacement for disc cutters in tunnel boring machines	66
Machine learning for predicting the impact of construction activities on air traffic operations during airport expansion projects	66
Integrated algorithm for identifying failure modes and assessing reliability of concrete-filled steel tubes under lateral impact	66
Sensor-less and time-optimal control for load-sway and boom-twist suppression using boom horizontal motion of large cranes	65
Recent advances on inspection, monitoring, and assessment of bridge cables	65
Hybrid machine learning for pullback force forecasting during horizontal directional drilling	65
Robotic inspection for autonomous crack segmentation and exploration using deep reinforcement learning	65
3D reconstruction of concrete defects using optical laser triangulation and modified spacetime analysis	64
Predicting construction schedule performance with last planner system and machine learning	64
Automated measurement of cable shape in super-long span suspension bridges	64

Technologies, levels and directions of crane-lift automation in construction	64
Nuclear containment damage detection and visualization positioning based on YOLOv5m-FFC	63
Vision-based method for tracking workers by integrating deep learning instance segmentation in off-site construction	63
Efficient fine-tuning of large language models for automated building energy modeling in complex cases	63
Bolt loosening angle measurement along full range of screw exposure length based on 3D point cloud	63
BIM and IoT data fusion: The data process model perspective	63
Synthetic image data generation using BIM and computer graphics for building scene understanding	63
Vision-based construction robot for real-time automated welding with human-robot interaction	62
Building construction supply chain resilience under supply and demand uncertainties	62
Blockchain-integrated zero-knowledge proof system for privacy-preserving near-miss reporting in construction projects	61
Intelligent question answering method for construction safety hazard knowledge based on deep semantic mining	61
Text mining and natural language processing in construction	61
Topology-informed deep learning for pavement crack detection: Preserving consistent crack structure and connectivity	61
Curtain wall frame segmentation using a dual-flow aggregation network: Application to robot pose estimation	61
3D Pixelwise damage mapping using a deep attention based modified Nerfacto	61
Shovel parameter sensitivity analysis and online optimization method for unmanned loaders	60
Transformer machine learning language model for auto-alignment of long-term and short-term plans in construction	60
Automated analysis system for micro-defects in 3D printed concrete	60
Utilization of electric prime movers in hydraulic heavy-duty-mobile-machine implement systems	60
Intelligent detection of bonding status in external building insulation layers using ground-penetrating radar	59
Decision support for hydraulic crane stabilization using combined loading and crane mat strength analysis	59
Automated material-aware BIM generation using deep learning for comprehensive indoor element reconstruction	59
Automatic clash avoidance in steel reinforcement design using explainable graph neural networks and rebar embedding learning	59
Semantic framework for interdependent infrastructure resilience decision support	59
Implementing dynamic subset sensitivity analysis for early design datasets	58
Scalable and transparent automated sewer defect detection using weakly supervised object localization	58
Agent-based post-earthquake evacuation simulation to enhance early-stage architectural layout and non-structural design	58
Measurement of three-dimensional pavement morphology using binocular reconstruction improved by second-order fusion algorithm	58
3D model-based scan planning for space frame structures considering site conditions	57
Scientometric mapping of smart building research: Towards a framework of human-cyber-physical system (HCPS)	57
Tracking prefabricated assets and compliance using quick response (QR) codes, blockchain and smart contract technology	57
BIM-based traffic analysis and simulation at road intersection design	57
Lightweight detection of small tools for safer construction	57
Nail planting to enhance the interface bonding strength in 3D printed concrete	57
An immersive multisensory virtual reality approach to the study of human-built environment interactions	57
Mixed Reality-based MEP construction progress monitoring: Evaluation of methods for mesh-to-mesh comparison	56
Probing vision and language models for construction waste material recognition	56
Optimizing the production process of modular construction using an assembly line-integrated supermarket	56
Exploring graph neural networks for semantic enrichment: Room type classification	56
A multidimensional assessment of construction machinery noises based on perceptual attributes and psychoacoustic parameters	56
Optimal planning of indoor laser scans based on continuous optimization	56
Digital twin applications for overcoming construction supply chain challenges	56
TBM tunneling performance fusion prediction based on multimodal decomposition and multi-deep learning	56
Decision support system in management of concrete demolition waste	55
Corrosion assessment using ground penetrating radar in reinforced concrete structures: Influential factors and analysis methods	55
Post-disaster reconstruction supply chain: Empirical optimization study	55
Enhancing earth pressure balance tunnel boring machine performance with support vector regression and particle swarm optimization	55
Multi-scale feature fusion network for pixel-level pavement distress detection	55
Human-centered intelligent construction for sustainable cities	55
Determining building information modeling effectiveness	55
Deep learning-based point cloud completion for MEP components	54
A level-of-details framework for representing occupant behavior in agent-based models	54
Neurophysiological evaluation of workers' decision dynamics under time pressure and increased mental demand	54
Graph-based intelligent accident hazard ontology using natural language processing for tracking, prediction, and learning	54
Crane safety operations in modular integrated construction	54
Crack segmentation using discrete cosine transform in shadow environments	54
Automatic region-growing system for the segmentation of large point clouds	53
Technologies for digital twin applications in construction	53
Editorial Board	53
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]	53
Tunnel location optimization for railway alignment design in complex mountainous regions	53
Multi-status Bayesian network for analyzing collapse risk of excavation construction	53
Dynamic integration of unstructured data with BIM using a no-model approach based on machine learning and concept networks	53
Pixel-wise detection algorithm for crack structural reconstruction based on rock CT images	53
Road damage detection using super-resolution and semi-supervised learning with generative adversarial network	53
Crack image classification and information extraction in steel bridges using multimodal large language models	53
Aerial geodetic total station platform for precise active positioning in GNSS-degraded environments	53
Integrating domain-specific knowledge and fine-tuned general-purpose large language models for question-answering in construction engineering management	53
Platform-independent visual installation progress monitoring for construction automation	52
Multi-objective time-energy-impact optimization for robotic excavator trajectory planning	52
Automatic floor plan analysis and recognition	52
Augmented reality, deep learning and vision-language query system for construction worker safety	52
What makes a good BIM design? Quantifying the link between design behavior and quality	52
Structural grammar for design optimization of grid shell structures and diagrid tall buildings	52
Hybrid self-supervised learning-based architecture for construction progress monitoring	52
Proactive safety hazard identification using visual–text semantic similarity for construction safety management	52
Deep learning for crack segmentation: Redundant-to-effective feature transformation	51
Dual-attention deep learning model for real-time advance rate prediction in TBM operations	51
Contextual multimodal approach for recognizing concurrent activities of equipment in tunnel construction projects	51
The others know the way: A study of the impact of co-presence on wayfinding decisions in an interior virtual environment	51
Autonomous cart docking for transportation robots in complex and dynamic construction environments	51
Generative adversarial network for real-time identification and pixel-level annotation of highway pavement distresses	51
Exploring associations between accident types and activities in construction using natural language processing	51
Enhancing building fire safety inspections with cognitive ergonomics-driven augmented reality: Impact of interaction modes	51
BIM-based immersive collaborative environment for furniture, fixture and equipment design	51
Unified and interoperable digital twin models for emergency evacuation using building simulation identity cards	51
Tracking multiple construction workers using pose estimation and feature-assisted re-identification model	51
3D bridge segmentation using semi-supervised domain adaptation	51
Artificial intelligence-based voice assistant for BIM data management	50
Deep learning-based 3D digital damage map of vertical-type tunnels using unmanned fusion data scanning	50
VIF–TOPSIS coupling algorithm for image quality assessment in smart construction site management	50
BIM framework for efficient material procurement planning	50
Free-shape contour control for excavators based on cross-coupling and double error pre-compensation	50
Building damage detection from satellite images after natural disasters on extremely imbalanced datasets	50
Operations planning and scheduling in off-site construction supply chain management: Scope definition and future directions	50