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Ismail W R Taifa1, Omari Mperella1
1Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, udsm.ac.tz.
Thescientificworldjournal
|July 16, 2026
Summary
Industry 4.0 (I4.0) adoption in green buildings (GBs) shows high awareness, particularly for artificial intelligence (AI). I4.0 technologies significantly enhance GBs
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Sustainable Building
- Industry 4.0 Technologies
Background:
- The construction industry is increasingly adopting Industry 4.0 (I4.0) to improve environmental performance in certified green buildings (GBs).
- Assessing the integration and impact of I4.0 technologies on GBs is crucial for enhancing sustainability.
- High awareness of GB principles like energy efficiency and waste reduction exists among professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the application of I4.0 technologies in certified green building projects.
- To determine the awareness level of I4.0 technologies and their influence on GBs.
- To identify factors affecting I4.0 implementation and propose strategies for improved environmental performance.
Main Methods:
- Assessed awareness levels of I4.0 technologies and green building principles using a 1-5 scale.
- Identified factors influencing I4.0 application and challenges through correlation analysis (R-value=0.723).
- Analyzed the predictive power of technology, management commitment, skills, infrastructure, finance, and operational control on environmental performance (R²=0.523).
Main Results:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most understood I4.0 technology, with high awareness for AI, IoT, and cloud computing.
- Respondents show complete awareness of energy efficiency and waste reduction principles in GBs.
- Perception-based projections indicate I4.0 can enhance energy efficiency (15%-25%), water conservation (≥20%), and reduce waste.
Conclusions:
- I4.0 technologies significantly enhance green building performance through real-time monitoring and data-driven optimization.
- Smart systems facilitate energy/resource management, predictive maintenance, and improved environmental impact assessments.
- Despite challenges like cost and cybersecurity, I4.0 is applicable to new and existing buildings for improved environmental metrics and efficiency.
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