Automation in Construction

Article	Citations
Rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure using risk-based performance	528
A robust output feedback strategy for liquid handling using reconfigurable robots	309
Privilege-guided knowledge distillation for edge deployment in excavator activity recognition	303
Automatic estimation of excavator actual and relative cycle times in loading operations	258
Real-time safety and worker self-assessment: Sensor-based mobile system for critical unsafe behaviors	246
Automatic assessment of concrete cracks in low-light, overexposed, and blurred images restored using a generative AI approach	210
Impact of selective environmental sound attenuation on operator performance, stress, attention, and task engagement in teleoperated demolition	195
Extracting water channels from aerial videos based on image-to-BIM registration and spatio-temporal continuity	192
Editorial Board	185
Integrating early assessment of robotic constructability into design optimization of a standalone classroom	172
Digital twin-based fatigue life assessment of orthotropic steel bridge decks using inspection robot and deep learning	168
Editorial Board	165
Full field-of-view pavement stereo reconstruction under dynamic traffic conditions: Incorporating height-adaptive vehicle detection and multi-view occlusion optimization	158
Concrete spalling damage detection and seismic performance evaluation for RC shear walls via 3D reconstruction technique and numerical model updating	152
Latent normal images-based zero-negative sample rail surface defect segmentation method	147
Online prediction of loader payload based on a multi-stage progressive model	145
Large language model-empowered paradigm for automated geotechnical site planning and geological characterization	144
Data-driven project buffer sizing in critical chains	140
Multi-objective optimization for LEED - new construction using BIM and genetic algorithms	140
Attention-based image captioning for structural health assessment of apartment buildings	135
Additive manufacturing of post-process thermoformed wood-plastic composite cladding	133
BIM-based LCSA application in early design stages using IFC	133
Vibration compaction process model for rockfill materials considering viscoelastic-plastic deformation	131
High accuracy contouring control of an excavator for surface flattening tasks based on extended state observer and task coordinate frame approach	129
Automated extraction of geometric primitives with solid lines from unstructured point clouds for creating digital buildings models	129

Realtime conversion of cracks from pixel to engineering scale using Augmented Reality	128
Semi-automatic construction of pile-supported subgrade adjacent to existing railway	126
Two-list genetic algorithm for optimizing work package schemes to minimize project costs	124
Transformer-based deformation measurement of underground structures from a single-camera video	122
Deep learning for safety risk management in modular construction: Status, strengths, challenges, and future directions	120
Single-pass inline pipeline 3D reconstruction using depth camera array	118
Site-optimized training image database development using web-crawled and synthetic images	118
A framework for real-time compaction guidance system based on compaction priority mapping	116
Blockchain-based security-minded information-sharing in precast construction supply chain management with scalability, efficiency and privacy improvements	115
Automating modular open-plan office layouts with performance-based generative design	112
Automated Rust Removal: Rust Detection and Visual Servo Control	112
Integrated BIM and DfMA parametric and algorithmic design based collaboration for supporting client engagement within offsite construction	111
Blockchain and deep learning technologies for construction equipment security information management	111
Blockchain in construction management: Applications, advantages and limitations	109
Operative generative design using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II)	109
Generative planning for construction safety surveillance camera installation in 4D BIM environment	108
Automated and interconnected facility management system: An open IFC cloud-based BIM solution	108
A data-centric strategy to improve performance of automatic pavement defects detection	107
Exit choice in built environment evacuation combining immersive virtual reality and discrete choice modelling	107
Automated fabrication of reinforcement cages using a robotized production cell	106
Reinforcement learning for multi-objective AutoML in vision-based structural health monitoring	106
Virtual trial assembly of large steel members with bolted connections based on point cloud data	105
Comparison of online and offline deep reinforcement learning with model predictive control for thermal energy management	105
Real-time indoor localization with visual SLAM for in-building emergency response	103
A multicriteria model to select candidates for public contracting using the OPTIONCARDS method	103
Defocused calibration for large field-of-view binocular cameras	102
An exponential chaotic differential evolution algorithm for optimizing bridge maintenance plans	102
Conversational AI-based VR system to improve construction safety training of migrant workers	101
A data structure for studying 3D modeling design behavior based on event logs	101
Vision-based method of automatically detecting construction video highlights by integrating machine tracking and CNN feature extraction	100
Enhancing digital twin efficiency in indoor environments: Virtual sensor-driven optimization of physical sensor combinations	99
Ontology-based mapping approach for automatic work packaging in modular construction	97
Land surveying with UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR for optimal building planning	96
AIoT-informed digital twin communication for bridge maintenance	95
Integrated operation centers for storage and repair of imported precast modules	95
Enhancement of underwater dam crack images using multi-feature fusion	94
Visual attention and cognitive process in construction hazard recognition: Study of fixation-related potential	93
Rule-based generative design of translational and rotational interlocking assemblies	93
Editorial Board	93
Adaptive domain-aware network for airport runway subsurface defect detection	92
BIM-based structural health monitoring and early warning for heritage timber structures	92
Multi-objective optimization in floor tile planning: Coupling BIM and parametric design	91
Comparing dynamic viewpoint control techniques for teleoperated robotic welding in construction	91
Digitizing contract administration via electroencephalography: Exploring the brain-behavior link in contract clause review	90
IFC framework for inspection and maintenance representation in facility management	89
Large-scale multi-unit floor plan dataset for architectural plan analysis and recognition	89
Influence of construction materials density on data transmission performance of IOT devices	88
Visual-haptic feedback for ROV subsea navigation control	87
BIM-based indoor mobile robot initialization for construction automation using object detection	87
Automated geometric quality inspection for modular boxes using BIM and LiDAR	86

Machine learning modeling for spectral transient-based leak detection	84
Time series anomaly detection using generative adversarial network discriminators and density estimation for infrastructure systems	84
BIM-blockchain integrated automatic asset tracking and delay propagation analysis for prefabricated construction projects	84
Anomaly detection in urban drainage with stereovision	84
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control for dam construction safety using an integrated BWM and MARCOS approach under interval type-2 fuzzy sets environment	84
Editorial Board	83
3D pose estimation dataset and deep learning-based ergonomic risk assessment in construction	83
Editorial Board	83
Understanding Stakeholders' impact on design workflow dynamics using agent-based modeling	83
Providing proximity alerts to workers on construction sites using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS	82
Pavement roughness index estimation and anomaly detection using smartphones	82
Harmonizing construction processes in repetitive construction projects with multiple buildings	81
Measuring distance using ultra-wideband radio technology enhanced by extreme gradient boosting decision tree (XGBoost)	80
Data-driven real-time advanced geological prediction in tunnel construction using a hybrid deep learning approach	79
Mathematical modelling and simulation in construction supply chain management	79
IMU-based full-body pose estimation for construction machines using kinematics modeling	79
Automation in tower cranes over the past two decades (2003–2024)	79
Comparison of machine learning methods for automatic bucket filling: An imitation learning approach	79
Deep learning-based prediction of steady surface settlement due to shield tunnelling	78
Digital twins for the automation of the heritage construction sector	77
Multi-scale triple-attention network for pixelwise crack segmentation	77
Automated process discovery from event logs in BIM construction projects	77
Applications of Building information modelling in the early design stage of high-rise buildings	77
Automated design of cable-net structures with multi-objective state	75
BIM and ontology-based knowledge management for dam safety monitoring	74
Fabrication methods of shell structures	74
A science mapping lens on discrete event simulation applications in construction engineering and management	74
Applications of existing and emerging construction safety technologies	74
Systematic search and mapping review of the concrete delivery problem (CDP): Formulations, objectives, and data	73
Deep learning-based road damage detection and classification for multiple countries	72
Skeleton-guided generation of synthetic noisy point clouds from as-built BIM to improve indoor scene understanding	72
Variability evaluation of gradation for asphalt mixture in asphalt pavement construction	72
HBIM for supporting the diagnosis of historical buildings: case study of the Master Gate of San Francisco in Portugal	72
Automated defect inspection of concrete structures	72
High-resolution infrastructure defect detection dataset sourced by unmanned systems and validated with deep learning	72
CNN-Transformer hybrid network for concrete dam crack patrol inspection	71
Learning and critiquing pairwise activity relationships for schedule quality control via deep learning-based natural language processing	71
Corrigendum to “Estimating track geometry irregularities from in-service train accelerations using deep learning” [Automation in Construction 173 (2025) 106114]	71
Automatic deflection measurement for outdoor steel structure based on digital image correlation and three-stage multi-scale clustering algorithm	71
Hybrid machine learning for pullback force forecasting during horizontal directional drilling	71
Integrated algorithm for identifying failure modes and assessing reliability of concrete-filled steel tubes under lateral impact	71
Topology-informed deep learning for pavement crack detection: Preserving consistent crack structure and connectivity	70
Bolt loosening angle measurement along full range of screw exposure length based on 3D point cloud	70
Computer vision based first floor elevation estimation from mobile LiDAR data	70
Intelligent detection of fastener defects in ballastless tracks based on deep learning	70
A novel methodology for the path alignment of visual SLAM in indoor construction inspection	70
Bridging cross-domain and cross-resolution gaps for UAV-based pavement crack segmentation	69
Spatial analysis leveraging machine learning and GIS of socio-geographic factors affecting cost overrun occurrence in roadway projects	69
Machine learning for predicting the impact of construction activities on air traffic operations during airport expansion projects	69
Enhanced vision-based 6-DoF pose estimation for robotic rebar tying	69
3D reconstruction of concrete defects using optical laser triangulation and modified spacetime analysis	69
Fully automated extraction of railtop centerline from mobile laser scanning data	68
Editorial Board	68
Optimizing printing and rheological parameters for 3D printing with cementitious materials	68
Self-training method for structural crack detection using image blending-based domain mixing and mutual learning	68
Editorial Board	68
Curvature-informed paths for shell 3D printing	67
Robotic inspection for autonomous crack segmentation and exploration using deep reinforcement learning	67
How data quality affects model quality in scan-to-BIM: A case study of MEP scenes	66
Vision-based automatic structural motion estimation in presence of 3D camera motion effects	66
Three-dimensional reconstruction of asphalt pavement macrotexture using event camera and evolved recurrent convolution network	66
CFD with LIDAR applied to buildings and vegetation for environmental construction	66
Vision-based construction robot for real-time automated welding with human-robot interaction	66
Computational approach to extend the air-conditioning usage to adaptive comfort: Adaptive-Comfort-Control-Implementation Script	66
BIM-based automated rule-checking in the AECO industry: Learning from semiconductor manufacturing	65
Synthetic image data generation using BIM and computer graphics for building scene understanding	65
Pumping-less 3D concrete printing using quick nozzle mixing	65
Automated measurement of cable shape in super-long span suspension bridges	65
Intelligent question answering method for construction safety hazard knowledge based on deep semantic mining	65
Integrating off-site and on-site panelized construction schedules using fleet dispatching	65
BIM and IoT data fusion: The data process model perspective	64
Multi-objective optimization for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation decision-making: A critical review and future directions	64
Technologies, levels and directions of crane-lift automation in construction	64
Computer vision approaches for detecting missing barricades	63
Construction Instance Segmentation (CIS) Dataset for Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision	63
Predicting construction schedule performance with last planner system and machine learning	63
Building construction supply chain resilience under supply and demand uncertainties	63
3D Pixelwise damage mapping using a deep attention based modified Nerfacto	63
Vision-based method for tracking workers by integrating deep learning instance segmentation in off-site construction	63
Automatic segmentation of TBM muck images via a deep-learning approach to estimate the size and shape of rock chips	63

Enhancing environmental and energy monitoring of residential buildings through IoT	62
Manual operation simulation using motion-time analysis toward labor productivity estimation: A case study of concrete pouring operations	62
Classification and analysis of deep learning applications in construction: A systematic literature review	62
Sensor-less and time-optimal control for load-sway and boom-twist suppression using boom horizontal motion of large cranes	62
Nuclear containment damage detection and visualization positioning based on YOLOv5m-FFC	62
Recent advances on inspection, monitoring, and assessment of bridge cables	61
cSite ontology for production control of construction sites	61
The application of blockchain-based crypto assets for integrating the physical and financial supply chains in the construction & engineering industry	60
Multi-criteria decision analysis for tower crane layout planning in high-rise modular integrated construction	60
Preventing falls from floor openings using quadrilateral detection and construction worker pose-estimation	60
Graph neural network-based propagation effects modeling for detecting visual relationships among construction resources	60
Simultaneous tunnel defects and lining thickness identification based on multi-tasks deep neural network from ground penetrating radar images	60
Multi-sensor real-time monitoring of dam behavior using self-adaptive online sequential learning	60
Text mining and natural language processing in construction	60
Decision support system in management of concrete demolition waste	59
Robotic replacement for disc cutters in tunnel boring machines	59
Curtain wall frame segmentation using a dual-flow aggregation network: Application to robot pose estimation	59
Automated analysis system for micro-defects in 3D printed concrete	58
Lightweight detection of small tools for safer construction	58
Blockchain-integrated zero-knowledge proof system for privacy-preserving near-miss reporting in construction projects	58
Tunnel location optimization for railway alignment design in complex mountainous regions	58
Intelligent detection of bonding status in external building insulation layers using ground-penetrating radar	58
Graph-based intelligent accident hazard ontology using natural language processing for tracking, prediction, and learning	58
Shovel parameter sensitivity analysis and online optimization method for unmanned loaders	57
Scientometric mapping of smart building research: Towards a framework of human-cyber-physical system (HCPS)	57
Neurophysiological evaluation of workers' decision dynamics under time pressure and increased mental demand	56
Decision support for hydraulic crane stabilization using combined loading and crane mat strength analysis	56
Crack segmentation using discrete cosine transform in shadow environments	56
Measurement of three-dimensional pavement morphology using binocular reconstruction improved by second-order fusion algorithm	56
Mixed Reality-based MEP construction progress monitoring: Evaluation of methods for mesh-to-mesh comparison	56
Tracking prefabricated assets and compliance using quick response (QR) codes, blockchain and smart contract technology	55
3D model-based scan planning for space frame structures considering site conditions	55
BIM-based traffic analysis and simulation at road intersection design	55
Automatic region-growing system for the segmentation of large point clouds	55
Agent-based post-earthquake evacuation simulation to enhance early-stage architectural layout and non-structural design	55
Semantic framework for interdependent infrastructure resilience decision support	55
Scalable and transparent automated sewer defect detection using weakly supervised object localization	55
Exploring graph neural networks for semantic enrichment: Room type classification	55
Nail planting to enhance the interface bonding strength in 3D printed concrete	55
Crack image classification and information extraction in steel bridges using multimodal large language models	55
Optimizing the production process of modular construction using an assembly line-integrated supermarket	54
Optimal planning of indoor laser scans based on continuous optimization	54
Human-centered intelligent construction for sustainable cities	54
Implementing dynamic subset sensitivity analysis for early design datasets	54
Enhancing earth pressure balance tunnel boring machine performance with support vector regression and particle swarm optimization	54
Utilization of electric prime movers in hydraulic heavy-duty-mobile-machine implement systems	53
Multi-status Bayesian network for analyzing collapse risk of excavation construction	53
Post-disaster reconstruction supply chain: Empirical optimization study	53
Transformer machine learning language model for auto-alignment of long-term and short-term plans in construction	53
A level-of-details framework for representing occupant behavior in agent-based models	53
Multi-scale feature fusion network for pixel-level pavement distress detection	53
Crane safety operations in modular integrated construction	53
A multidimensional assessment of construction machinery noises based on perceptual attributes and psychoacoustic parameters	53
Determining building information modeling effectiveness	52
Road damage detection using super-resolution and semi-supervised learning with generative adversarial network	52
Digital twin applications for overcoming construction supply chain challenges	52
An immersive multisensory virtual reality approach to the study of human-built environment interactions	52
Technologies for digital twin applications in construction	52
A performance data integrated BIM framework for building life-cycle energy efficiency and environmental optimization design	52
Probing vision and language models for construction waste material recognition	52
Corrosion assessment using ground penetrating radar in reinforced concrete structures: Influential factors and analysis methods	52
Aerial geodetic total station platform for precise active positioning in GNSS-degraded environments	51
Tracking multiple construction workers using pose estimation and feature-assisted re-identification model	51
Enhancing building fire safety inspections with cognitive ergonomics-driven augmented reality: Impact of interaction modes	51
3D bridge segmentation using semi-supervised domain adaptation	51
Dynamic integration of unstructured data with BIM using a no-model approach based on machine learning and concept networks	51
Editorial Board	51
Autonomous cart docking for transportation robots in complex and dynamic construction environments	51
The others know the way: A study of the impact of co-presence on wayfinding decisions in an interior virtual environment	51
Free-shape contour control for excavators based on cross-coupling and double error pre-compensation	51
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]	51
What makes a good BIM design? Quantifying the link between design behavior and quality	51
Deep learning for crack segmentation: Redundant-to-effective feature transformation	50
Exploring associations between accident types and activities in construction using natural language processing	50
Generative adversarial network for real-time identification and pixel-level annotation of highway pavement distresses	50
Cogeneration method for crack images and masks	50
Fully automated methodology for the delineation of railway lanes and the generation of IFC alignment models using 3D point cloud data	49
Construction related urban disturbances: Identification and linking with an IoT-model	49
Physiological impact of powered back-support exoskeletons in construction: Analyzing muscle fatigue, metabolic cost, ergonomic risks, and stability	49
Hybrid self-supervised learning-based architecture for construction progress monitoring	49
Monitoring workers on indoor construction sites using data fusion of real-time worker's location, body orientation, and productivity state	49
Deep learning-based 3D digital damage map of vertical-type tunnels using unmanned fusion data scanning	49
Deep learning for detecting building façade elements from images considering prior knowledge	49
Unmanned aerial vehicle-based as-built surveys of buildings	48
Construction payment automation using blockchain-enabled smart contracts and robotic reality capture technologies	48
Real-time remote measurement of distance using ultra-wideband (UWB) sensors	48
Multi-objective optimization of natural surveillance and privacy in early design stages utilizing NSGA-II	48
Optimal domain adaptive object detection with self-training and adversarial-based approach for construction site monitoring	48
Automatic floor plan analysis and recognition	48
Cross-platform virtual reality for real-time construction safety training using immersive web and industry foundation classes	48
Contextual multimodal approach for recognizing concurrent activities of equipment in tunnel construction projects	48
Pixel-wise detection algorithm for crack structural reconstruction based on rock CT images	48
BIM-driven data augmentation method for semantic segmentation in superpoint-based deep learning network	47
Mobile projective augmented reality for collaborative robots in construction	47
3D environmental urban BIM using LiDAR data for visualisation on Google Earth	47