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Machine Learning Predicts Bentonite Concrete Strength

Researchers applied multi-expression programming (MEP), gene expression programming (GEP), and AdaBoost to predict the 28-day compressive strength of bentonite plastic concrete (BPC) based on its mixture composition.

13 Aug 2024

Comfort and Energy Efficiency on the Rise in New Australian Homes

New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has revealed new Australian homes are up to 50 percent more airtight than those tested in 2015.

13 Aug 2024

Monitoring Building Energy Consumption Using IoT Sensors

A recent article published in Data in Brief presented a comprehensive dataset on the University of Sharjah's (UoS’s) innovative initiative to transform into a smart campus by 2030. Internet-of-Things (IoT) sens...

8 Aug 2024

Evaluating Sustainable Construction Practices in the UAE

A recent review in Sustainability examined the use of sustainable construction materials in the UAE from 2014 to 2024. The study analyzed literature and regional regulations, highlighting the progress in sustainable practices, material recycling, and eco-friendly construction methods.

7 Aug 2024

Advancing Construction 4.0 with AI

A review in Developments in the Built Environment discusses Construction 4.0, emphasizing a digital twin-based framework for synchronized construction management. This model integrates AI and digital twins, promoting efficiency, sustainability, and human-centric design in future construction practices.

5 Aug 2024

The Role of Welding Robots in the Construction Industry

A recent review in Buildings identifies technical challenges faced by welding robots in construction, such as seam tracking, trajectory planning, and quality control. Solutions include multi-sensor technology and enhanced autonomy to improve precision and efficiency in complex environments. Machine learning can also predict weld quality, ensuring safety and efficiency.

1 Aug 2024

Machine Learning Optimizes 3D Concrete Printing Accuracy

Researchers have developed a computer vision system integrated with machine learning to enhance the precision of 3D concrete printing (3DCP). This innovative approach autonomously adjusts print parameters, ensuring consistent layer quality and reducing manual intervention, thus advancing construction technology towards greater sustainability and efficiency.

23 Jul 2024

Coastal Construction: Sustainability through Preventive Maintenance

An article published in the Journal of Building Engineering has assessed the life cycle impact of preventive maintenance on modern methods of construction (MMC)-based concrete structures in a chloride-rich, aggressi...

17 Jul 2024

Quantifying Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Highway Construction

A new study in Sustainability introduces a binary statistical method to accurately estimate CO2 emissions from highway construction. Focusing on a central China expressway, the research showed that raw material production is the main emission source, emphasizing the importance of adopting sustainable construction practices.

16 Jul 2024

AI Models Predict Energy Use of Educational Buildings

A study in Scientific Reports evaluated Decision Trees, K-Nearest Neighbors, Gradient Boosting, and LSTM models for predicting school energy consumption. The findings show that while each AI model has strengths, LSTM demonstrated superior generalization, highlighting the potential for improved energy management in educational buildings.

10 Jul 2024