Statsenko, L; Samaraweera, A; Bakhshi, J and Chileshe, N (2023) Construction 4.0 technologies and applications: A systematic literature review of trends and potential areas for development. Construction Innovation, 23(5), pp. 961-993. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose: Based on the systematic literature review, this paper aims to propose a framework of Construction 4.0 (C4.0) scenarios, identifying Industry 4.0 (I4.0) enabling technologies and their applications in the construction industry. The paper reviews C4.0 trends and potential areas for development. Design/methodology/approach: In this research, a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology has been applied, including bibliographic coupling analysis (BCA), co-citation network analysis of keywords, the content analysis with the visualisation of similarities (VOSviewer) software and aggregative thematic analysis (ATA). In total, 170 articles from the top 22 top construction journals in the Scopus database between 2013 and 2021 were analysed. Findings: Six C4.0 scenarios of applications were identified. Out of nine I4.0 technology domains, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cloud Computing, Big Data and Analytics had the most references in C4.0 research, while applications of augmented/virtual reality, vertical and horizontal integration and autonomous robotics yet provide ample avenues for the future applied research. The C4.0 application scenarios include efficient energy usage, prefabricated construction, sustainability, safety and environmental management, indoor occupant comfort and efficient asset utilisation. Originality/value: This research contributes to the body of knowledge by offering a framework of C4.0 scenarios revealing the status quo of research published in the top construction journals into I4.0 technology applications in the sector. The framework evaluates current C4.0 research trends and gaps in relation to nine I4.0 technology domains as compared with more advanced industry sectors and informs academic community, practitioners and strategic policymakers with interest in C4.0 trends.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction 4.0; industry 4.0; internet of things; systematic literature review |
| Index terms: | cloud computing, journal, systematic literature review, construction industry, virtual reality, internet, big data, content analysis, construction 4.0, practitioner, visualization, body of knowledge, robotics, comfort, environmental management, thematic analysis, industry 4.0, database, industry sector, network analysis, integration, methodology, coupling |
| Subjects: | systems engineering, information systems, data management, practitioner, automation and robotics, data analysis and analytics, digital engineering, research methods, research dissemination and communication, occupational health and safety management, research evaluation and metrics, methods and analysis, design practice, computing systems, technology adoption, virtual reality, industry analysis, digital infrastructure, knowledge management, organizational analysis, sustainability assessment |
| Topics: | Information Management, Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Sustainability, Roles and Professions, Health and Safety, Organizational Design, Digital Applications, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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