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Building Construction and Technology

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Editors:
  1. Vijayalaxmi J.

    1. School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, India

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  • Highlights challenges, methodologies, technological applications in building construction, technology, and management
  • Presents new approaches to effective building construction and applications of latest technologies
  • Discusses recent applications, the advantages, and practical limitations of building construction

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (LNCE, volume 360)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Advancements in Construction Technology and its Implications on the Building Industry

    • J. Vijayalaxmi
    Pages 1-10

  3. Digital Transformation in Construction Industry in India

    • Mohd Sameer Malik
    Pages 11-29

  4. Analysis of Factors Influencing the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Construction Industry

    • E. A. Vinoj Peter
    Pages 31-44

  5. Emerging Research Topics and Major Waste-Generating Materials in Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Scientometric and Beneficial Index Analysis

    • K. Swarna Swetha, T. P. Tezeswi
    Pages 45-62

  6. Analysing the Viability of AHP-Entropy Hybrid Model in Implementing Value Engineering

    • C. Sadhayadharshni
    Pages 63-78

  7. Cost Benefit Analysis of Modern Formwork Over Conventional Formwork in Mass Dwellings

    • Nikita Rana
    Pages 79-97

  8. Assessment of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) with Fuzzy Logic for Mixed-Use Construction

    • Abhishek Rustagi
    Pages 99-111

  9. Integration of Building Information Modelling and Facility Management for Metro Rail Project: A Case Study

    • Akash Garg, Ahmad Alothman, Aneetha Vilventhan
    Pages 113-126

  10. Facility Management in Building Information Modeling (BIM)—Comparative Analysis Amid Facility Managers

    • Praveen Ram Kannan
    Pages 127-138

  11. The Fundamentals of Resource Optimization in Construction Projects

    • Shankha Pratim Bhattacharya
    Pages 139-156

  12. Identifying Communication Issues and Its Impact on the Efficiency of Construction

    • A. Arjun Krishna
    Pages 157-173

  13. Retrofitting: Exploring a New Domain in Energy-Efficient Built Environment

    • Priyanka Dey, Shalini Keshri
    Pages 175-188
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This book highlights various aspects of building construction industry based on data from field studies. It discusses the challenges, methodologies, technological applications in building construction, technology, and management. The book presents new approaches to effective building construction and an understanding of the impact of applications of latest technologies. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in civil engineering and building engineering management to assist in understanding the domain along with recent applications, the advantages, and practical limitations through real-life case studies. This book is useful for building engineers in understanding the effective use of technology, construction methods, and project delivery systems.

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, India

    Vijayalaxmi J.

About the editor

Dr. Vijayalaxmi J. completed her Ph.D. and post-doctoral research with specialization in sustainable built environment. With over 27 years of teaching and research experience, she has worked primarily in the domain of climate responsive and thermal performance of buildings. She is currently the professor and head of the Department of Architecture and former Dean (Research) at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, An Institute of National Importance, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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