Purpose Industry 4.0 is predicted to be a game-changer, revolutionizing commercial and manufacturing practices through improved knowledge utilization efficiencies. The barriers however, are significant, the construction industry remains notoriously slow take up innovations. This study reviews research work in as it relates construction, examines leading UK-based firm ascertain prognosis for roll-out terms of impediments opportunities. Design/methodology/approach A multistage mixed...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the theoretical and practical links between digital twin (DT) application in heritage facilities management (HFM) from a life cycle perspective signpost future development directions of DT HFM. Design/methodology/approach state-of-the-art review was conducted using systematic literature method. Inclusive exclusive criteria were identified used retrieve relevant renowned databases. Shortlisted publications analysed VOSviewer software then critically...

Purpose The advent of Industry 4.0 has engendered opportunities for a coalescence digital technologies that collectively enable driverless vehicles to operate during the construction and use highway. Yet, hitherto scant research been conducted review these collective developments and/or sample practitioner opinion on them. This study aims present systematic extant literature application in civil engineering particular, highways infrastructure sector offers insight into limitations associated...

Purpose Green building education, an important aspect of sustainability in higher has rapidly expanded across the world. Yet, a bespoke pedagogical model integrating essential elements green knowledge into university course is lacking. To plug this deficiency, study aims to develop innovative that incorporates four types teaching activities, namely, lecture, virtual reality (VR)-aided site visit, physical visit and practicum-based project. Design/methodology/approach Based on extensive...

Purpose Proper performance assessment of residential building renovation is crucial to sustainable urban development. However, a comprehensive review the literature in this research domain lacking. This study aims uncover trend, hotspots, prominent contributors, gaps and directions field. Design/methodology/approach With hybrid approach adopted, relevant was examined three stages. In Stage 1, retrieved from Scopus screened for their relevance topic. 2, bibliographic data shortlisted...

Buildings inevitably deteriorate with time. Schools buildings are no exception and require refurbishment at times. Despite the UK Government announcing £1 billion funding for rebuilding 50 schools over 10 years starting 2010–2021, it is common practice builders designers to, upon completion of a building project, move on to next development without considering how completed performs. This research undertakes post occupancy evaluation (POE) three in West Midlands, specific focus services,...

Recognition of the importance quality indoor environment (IEQ) to health, comfort and productivity building end users has produced increasing numbers voluntary schemes whose assessment embraces a wide spectrum environmental attributes. Studies which aim derive appropriate weighting factors for these attributes through soliciting perceived from experts are abundant. This article reports findings study which, based on face-to-face interviews with 548 66 professionals, processed their IEQ using...

Various post-occupancy evaluation schemes have been introduced for assessing building performance but one tailored large-scale commercial buildings remains to be seen. Intended develop a scheme evaluating the of engineering facilities in existing buildings, multi-stage study was carried out dense-built metropolis – Hong Kong. Reported here is part work based on an extensive literature review. Considering characteristics relevant schemes, requirements useful and criteria selecting key...

Whereas the use of specific smart technologies in various sectors tourism industry has been under greater scrutiny recent years, research that investigates tourists’ acceptance applied as a whole to hotels is largely underexplored. To address this shortfall, study with focus on experience-enhancement conducted. A technology model based conceptual framework was developed, followed by series interviews managerial staff ten Hong Kong adopt technologies. Based interview findings, questionnaire...

Physical contact and respiratory droplet transmission have been widely regarded as the main routes of COVID-19 infection. However, mounting evidence has unveiled risk aerosol virus. Whereas caution taken to avoid this in association with clinical facilities, facilities such spa pools Jacuzzis, which are characterized by bubble-aerosol generation, high bather loads, limited turnover rates, may promote transmission. Focusing on these non-clinical built environment, a review study was...

Heritage buildings (HBs) have been identified as iconic vital to sustainable development. Unlike modern that can be maintained without conserving cultural significance, HBs are typically symbols of identity necessitate specific maintenance management. While effective HB is critical, research on the influencing factors (IFs) management (HBMM) limited. This study investigated IFs in developed and developing regions, namely Hong Kong (HK) Nigeria, fill this gap. First, a systematic literature...