Digital Twin Technology (DTT) has gained significant attention as a vital technology for the efficient management of smart cities. However, its successful implementation in developing countries is often hindered by several barriers. Despite limited research available on city development Malaysia, there need to investigate possible challenges that could affect effective DTT country. This study employs mixed methodology design, comprising an interview, pilot survey, and main survey. Firstly,...

Building information modeling (BIM) application in construction projects is considered beneficial for effective decision making throughout the project lifecycle, as it maximizes benefits without compromising practicality. The Malaysian industry also keen on adoption of BIM culture. However, various identified and unidentified barriers are hindering its practical implementation. In light this, this study analyzed critical obstacles to using small projects. Through use semi-structured...

The Internet of Things is a comprehensive system connected computing devices and sensors that provide extensive data sharing capability for any specific purpose. For the construction industry, applications have been increasing over past few years, it because technology can full support to projects in attaining significant efficiency. most critical part products where internet things be adopted safety management hundreds accidents happen every year result injuries workers even death some...

After a decade of research and development, 3D printing is now an established technique in the construction sector, complete with its own set accepted standards. The use might potentially improve outcome project as whole. However, traditional strategies are often used residential industry Malaysia, which causes serious public safety health issues along negative impact on environment. In context management, overall success (OPS) has five dimensions, such cost, time, quality, safety,...

With an embodied carbon content of 0.93 kg CO2/kg, cement is essential component concrete. As the global demand for concrete construction rising, research being conducted to replace with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). A variety SCMs are identified as having positive impacts on concrete's compressive strength and carbon. Coir Fibre Ash (CFA) well known in SCM from existing research, but its use has not been investigated perspective before. The paper adopts experimental...

The objective of this study is to ascertain the essential elements that contribute successful implementation cloud computing in small-scale construction projects, with ultimate goal promoting intelligent development Malaysia. sector undergoing rapid transformation, and integration technology can make a substantial contribution achievement project objectives promotion sustainable development. Nonetheless, there exists dearth comprehension regarding function minor undertakings within Malaysian...

As a top construction material worldwide, concrete has core weakness relating to low tensile resistance without reinforcement. It is the reason that variety of innovative materials are being used on overcome its weaknesses and make it more reliable sustainable. Further, embodied carbon high because cement as integral binder. Latest research trends indicate significant potential for fiber an improving mechanical strength. Although literature available use in concrete, limited number studies...

While pivotal for economic growth, the global construction sector confronts critical challenges due to its resource-intensive practices and environmental impact. Leadership within this industry becomes essential as imperative sustainable development gains prominence. This study addresses a significant knowledge gap by investigating nexus between leadership sector, focusing on Pakistan. A comprehensive framework is developed combining literature review, expert analysis, robust statistical...

Building information modeling (BIM) adoption offers significant benefits for construction projects, including enhanced collaboration and legal/contractual management. However, the impacts of BIM deployment on contracts dispute resolution remain unclear. This research analyzed regulatory legal implications in industry via a framework evaluating Contractual Frameworks (CF), Dispute Resolution (DR), Legal Awareness (LA), Risk Management (RM). Fifteen qualitative interviews with experts provided...

The growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, particularly in the context of tall structures, has prompted increased attention to innovative solutions. Despite advancements Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, there exists a critical gap understanding its comprehensive application achieving net-zero energy consumption Malaysian construction industry. This research addresses this by presenting novel strategy that integrates BIM technology with analysis tools...

In light of the global climate change crisis, imperative to mitigate carbon emission sources is growing in significance. Cement a notable contributor greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) due its industrial manufacturing process, which results release 0.9 kg GHG per kilogram produced. Therefore, reduce by using Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) as substitution for cement high strength concrete (HSC). However, use nano silica (NS) nanomaterial HSC improve mechanical and durability...

Risk management is a comparatively new field and there no core system of risk in the construction industries developing countries. In Pakistan, an extremely risk-seeking industry lacking good reputation for handling risk. However, it gradually giving more importance as result increased competition activities. For this purpose, survey-based study has been conducted which aims to investigate practices used projects Pakistan. To achieve objective, data was collected from 22 contractor firms...

The potential of Industry 4.0 digitization practices to improve sustainability and enhance overall project performance has garnered significant attention in the construction industry. Nonetheless, there is a necessity for empirical investigations that delve into particular factors constructs contribute this achievement. This research aims address existing gap literature by examining favorable consequences digitalization techniques context sustainable management. utilized mixed-methods...

The growing importance of green building practices in addressing environmental concerns, with a focus on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and occupant well-being, necessitates innovative solutions. Building Information Modeling (BIM), sophisticated digital platform facilitating real-time collaboration construction process visualization, emerges as promising tool to enhance efficiency projects. This study explores the role BIM advancing sustainability smaller-scale methodology...

Blockchain technology provides a decentralized way of handling the data and supports construction project's sustainability performance. Small projects in Malaysia always need help adopting new like blockchain. This research aimed to investigate challenges affecting implementation blockchain small Malaysia. The study examined Malaysian minor project issues. A total 17 were found significant Five constructs seen: technological barriers, work environment economic planning operational privacy...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become increasingly popular in the construction industry as a way to enhance risk management. However, little attention been paid challenges of using BIM for safety management Malaysia’s oil and gas sector, which is particularly hazardous requires effective complete projects successfully. This study aims identify obstacles sector understand root causes resistance its adoption. Exploratory factor analysis structural equation modeling were conducted on...

The application of metaverse technology in the field civil engineering has potential to improve project efficiency and accuracy. Nevertheless, pervasive adoption effective integration metaverses are contingent on a number crucial factors. This study investigates critical factors underlying successful implementation within business context. research employs comprehensive mixed-method approach comprised exploratory factor analysis (EFA) structural equation modelling (SEM) examine survey...

The construction sector is now experiencing a significant transformation, primarily motivated by the need to enhance operational efficiency and promote sustainable practices. emergence of blockchain technology has been seen as disruptive factor that potential fundamentally transform field supply chain management within industry. Nevertheless, extent which this revolutionized yet be extensively investigated. primary objective study address existing research void examining impact on enhancing...

In the oil and gas construction industry, adoption of superhydrophobic coatings is still in early phase. Due to lack research importance hydrophobic business, this study examined success determinants Malaysia. This quantitative included a pilot survey assess questionnaire validity Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) reduce variables discovered through literature review. A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was used develop model involving factors industry Four constructs total were...