Towards a Sustainable Construction Future

The proceedings of Towards a Sustainable Construction Future discuss diverse topics within Civil Engineering, Construction and Geomatics. It explores themes from the cutting edges of AI and emerging technology to the practical essentials of recycling and waste management, and from the ethical frameworks of construction economics and ethics to the exactness and accuracy of Geomatics and Surveying. The book attempts to fill the traditional gaps between design, construction, management, and innovative geospatial technologies, fostering the synergies necessary for genuine innovation.

It presents the latest research results by international researchers, academics, engineers, policymakers, and experts in topics related to creating a sustainable construction and building a future that is not only modern and resilient but also fundamentally sustainable for generations to come. The papers have been divided into seven chapters. Experts in the field were invited to write an introduction to each chapter to summarise the theme of the papers, providing a general overview before going into details on certain subjects of interest. These seven chapters are AI and Emerging Technology (AET), Recycling and Waste Management (RWM), Repair, Rework and Rebuilding (RRR), Construction Economics and Ethics (CEE), Energy, Water and Resources (EWR), Advances in Sustainable Performance (ASP), and Geomatics and Surveying (GMS) .

Each chapter is an interesting read and provides a valuable and up-to-date source of information for students, researchers, engineers, and decision makers engaged in the debate on what is a sustainable construction future and how can it be created. They also offer valuable recommendations and insights on improving the sustainability of activities and processes associated with the construction sector.