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Applying digital technologies in construction waste management for facilitating sustainability
Wenbo Zhao1, Jian Li Hao2, Guobin Gong2
1Department of Civil Engineering, Design School, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China; Department of Geography and Planning, School of Environmental Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Journal of Environmental Management
|December 6, 2024
Summary
Digital technologies (DTs) offer sustainability solutions for construction waste (CW) management, but face challenges. This study maps DT applications, identifying key areas and limitations to guide future sustainable CW management research.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Information Science
Background:
- Digital technologies (DTs) present opportunities for sustainable construction waste (CW) management.
- Current applications of DTs in CW management are limited and face significant challenges.
- A comprehensive analysis is needed to understand DTs' role in advancing sustainable CW practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze the application of DTs in construction waste management.
- To identify current research trends, influential works, and primary research areas.
- To examine the application and limitations of key DTs in CW management.
Main Methods:
- Science mapping approach analyzing 138 papers from 2014-2024.
- Analysis of influential journals, countries, and authors.
- Keyword co-occurrence analysis to identify research clusters and common DTs.
Main Results:
- Identified three primary research areas in DTs for CW management.
- Examined the application and limitations of six key DTs: BIM, AI, GIS, BD, RS, and RFID.
- Highlighted the need for further research to overcome existing challenges.
Conclusions:
- DTs have potential in CW management, but widespread adoption is hindered by challenges.
- Understanding current applications and limitations is crucial for future development.
- This review guides future research towards more sustainable CW management using DTs.
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