Understanding Blockchain in Construction

A Practical Guide
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-85464-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 188 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Understanding Construction

Understanding Blockchain in Construction: A Practical Guide is an essential resource that offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative impact of blockchain technology in the construction industry. This book serves as a foundational reference, detailing how blockchain technology is the cornerstone for data-driven digital processes in the built environment, often referred to as the 'golden thread'. It aims to satisfy the growing need for knowledge and understanding among professionals in the enterprise, business, and information systems sectors of the construction industry, addressing both current capability needs and future opportunities.

This new addition to the Routledge Understanding Construction Series is a valuable resource for anyone in the construction industry looking to grasp how the data technology, blockchain, can revolutionize their work. In simple terms, it explains how blockchain can make construction projects more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. The book is filled with real-life examples showing how blockchain can help in various aspects of construction, like strict accountability to projects safety rules and environmental standards, protecting architects' and engineers' original designs, and improving communication and data sharing between different software platforms used in construction. It's written in an easy-to-understand way, making it perfect for both beginners and experts. Essentially, this book is like a roadmap, guiding construction professionals through the exciting new world of blockchain, helping them stay updated and make their projects more effective and future-proof.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Maciel, Abel

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baurecht, Recht für Ingenieure und Architekten
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein
• Rechtswissenschaften Bürgerliches Recht Privates Baurecht, Architektenrecht
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Berufspraxis
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Bauindustrie, Baugewerbe
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Projektmanagement
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Wissensmanagement

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Foundational Concepts of Blockchains. 2. Blockchain Industrial Adoption. 3. Blockchain in the Construction Sector. 4. Blockchain Oracles in Construction. 5. DAOs and AI in Construction. 6. Blockchain and BIM Ecosystems. 7. Blockchain in Digital Twins for Carbon Targets. 8. The Future of Blockchain in Construction. 9. Construction Enterprises and Projects Adoption Strategies. 10. Legal and Ethical Considerations. 11.  Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Abel Maciel is a practicing architect and Associate Professor at UniversityCollege London (UCL). At UCL, he researches and teaches courses on digital engineering management anddigital transformation. His research interests encompass BIM, Digital Twins, ComputationalDesign, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Distributed Ledger Technology (Blockchain).Additionally, he serves as the Director of Design Computation Ltd, a specialized consultancybased in London, where his primary focus lies in the development and delivery of complexEnterprise Development, Building Information Modelling and Digital Twins, Programmatic Design, DigitalFabrication, and the exploration of emerging digital technologies for design, including DistributedLedger Technologies.