Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini – författare

Sustainability and Construction: The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective explores various dimensions of sustainability in construction. It commences with a comprehensive discourse on the sustainability concept and its construction context.Next, it examines sustainability across the various phases of a typical construction project-from inception, through operationalization, to end-of-life management-on one hand, and, on the other, the sustainability of associated processes and domains such as supply chains, logistics, delivery models, and waste management. The narrative is extended through sustainability rating schemes, regenerative built environment, and the context of technology in construction. A strategic organizational viewpoint is presented through an integrated treatment of corporate sustainability, its assessment, reporting, and benchmarking, against the backdrop of the sustainability imperative. Stakeholder perspectives and the “wickedness” of sustainable construction in New Zealand conclude the work.The unique treatment of the overarching themes impacting sustainability in the global construction industry and their intersection with the New Zealand standpoint delivers a well-balanced and thoroughly researched resource. It is a value-added, highly visual text for engineers, students, researchers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders alike.Spotlights the convergence of multiple disciplines in construction, emphasizing the importance of cross-disciplinary perspectives and the need for interdisciplinary implementationCorrelates sustainability with the construction project lifecycle, as well as the wider construction domain, while underscoring the impact of associated operational and strategic processesPresents case studies highlighting a variety of driving factors and implementation nuances for specific settings, illustrating the wide sectoral expanse and the potential for change.Draws extensively from contemporary and established literature, including government/public documents, consultancy reports, and more. The rich bibliography points to an expandable framework through further exploration

This book includes peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure (DFBI2025), held on 11-13 June at Delft in The Netherlands. It highlights the transformative intersection of digital technologies and the built environment through a curated collection of cutting-edge research presented at DFBI2025. Hosted by the prestigious Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft), the conference brings together world-leading researchers, practitioners, and innovators to address critical challenges in digital construction and infrastructure development. The proceedings showcase groundbreaking advances in Digital Twin technology, BIM-IoT integration, robotics and automation in construction, 3D printing, modular construction techniques, and data-driven decision-making using artificial intelligence and machine learning.The value of this collection lies in its dual focus on theoretical frameworks and practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for multiple stakeholders in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. For researchers, it provides a state-of-the-art overview of current trends; for practitioners, it offers immediately applicable solutions through real-world case studies; and for industry leaders, it presents strategic insights into emerging technologies and their potential impact on business models.With contributions from renowned international institutions and industry leaders, this collection presents innovative solutions for sustainable development and smart-built environments. This book serves as an essential resource for understanding and implementing digital innovations in building and infrastructure projects while addressing crucial aspects of sustainability, efficiency, and resilience. Distinguished by its comprehensive coverage and practical orientation, this book represents a significant milestone in documenting the digital frontier of civil engineering and construction technology.