Smart Construction and Industry 5.0

Renewable Energy Integration, Digitalization, Robotics, and Sustainability
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-98227-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book addresses the profound changes facing the construction sector to provide a comprehensive and forward-looking exploration of how renewable energy systems and intelligent technologies are reshaping the construction industry toward a more sustainable, resilient, and cost-efficient future.

The authors begin by examining the global development of solar, wind, and hydropower systems, emphasizing their potential to decarbonize the built environment when effectively integrated into building and infrastructure design. The discussion extends to the role of construction practices in advancing sustainability, showcasing real-world projects such as net-zero and energy-positive buildings that exemplify the application of renewable technologies in modern construction. The book explores the impact of Industry 4.0 and Construction 5.0, presenting how digital tools such as artificial intelligence, IoT, robotics, blockchain, and big data are transforming design processes, site operations, energy management, and performance monitoring. It also addresses how automation and human–robot collaboration are redefining productivity, safety, and workforce dynamics in construction. Central to the book is the integration of Building Information Modelling as a collaborative platform for planning, simulating, and managing renewable energy facilities. It further introduces life cycle cost analysis as a critical decision-making framework, linking economic viability with environmental performance across a project's lifespan. The research-informed analysis and practical case examples provided throughout allow readers to implement intelligent and low-carbon solutions in the built environment.

As this book provides valuable insights on technical, financial and energy resource issues, it is an invaluable resource for researchers and anyone in the construction industry who is seeking to improve sustainability, productivity, and efficiency in their projects. It is especially beneficial for architects and designers, engineers, project managers, construction managers, contractors, and so on.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khan, Abdul Mateen

Musarat, Muhammad Ali

Alaloul, Wesam Salah

Ashrafi, Syed Muhammad Yasir

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau, Baustatik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technik: Allgemeines
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Ökologische Aspekte in der Architektur
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Projektmanagement

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Renewable Energy 2. Renewable Energy in the Construction Industry 3. Renewable Energy and Industry 4.0 4. Robotics in Construction 5.0: Implications for Future Renewable Energy Projects 5. Building Information Modelling and the Fifth Industrial Revolution: Collaborative Construction of Renewable Energy Facilities 6. Life Cycle Cost Analysis in Renewable Energy Projects

Über Autor(innen)

Author Biographies

Abdul Mateen Khan

Abdul Mateen Khan is a Graduate Research Assistant at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. His research focuses on Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital construction, safety, and intelligent monitoring systems. He specializes in integrating BIM with IoT and AI to enable real-time safety and performance management in construction environments. His work has contributed to BIM-based energy optimization, digital lifecycle tracking, and ISO 19650-based frameworks. With over 825 citations, an h-index of 17, and an i10-index of 20, his research supports the advancement of AI-driven safety and decision-making systems in the construction sector.

Dr. Wesam Salah Alaloul

Dr. Wesam S. Alaloul is an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. His expertise includes digital construction technologies, life-cycle costing, safety, and sustainability. With over 280 publications, an h-index of 47, and approximately 7,800 citations (as of mid-2025), his work has influenced areas such as AI-enabled safety systems, BIM integration, and automated project monitoring. He is an active contributor to research on the digitization of construction practices in emerging economies.

Syed Muhammad Yasir Ashrafi

Syed Muhammad Yasir Ashrafi is a PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. His research centers on using computer vision particularly action recognition, pose estimation, and deep learning to detect unsafe behaviors on construction sites. His goal is to develop intelligent systems that proactively enhance safety through real-time monitoring and automated hazard detection, contributing to AI-integrated safety frameworks in the construction industry.

Dr. Muhammad Ali Musarat

Dr. Muhammad Ali Musarat is a Civil Engineer specialising in Construction Engineering and Management, with extensive experience in Research and Development. He has published numerous research articles and focuses his research on Digital and Automated Construction. In addition to his articles, Dr. Musarat is the author of several books and holds multiple patents in this field.