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Blockchain for construction.

Contributors

Theodoros Dounas
Editor

Davide Lombardi
Editor

Abstract

This book highlights the design, use and structure of blockchain systems and decentralized ledger technologies (B/DLT) for use in the construction industry. Construction remains a fragmented change-resistant industry with chronic problems of underproductivity and a very low digitization factor compared to other fields. In parallel, the convergence, embedding and coordination of digital technologies in the physical world provides a unique opportunity for the construction industry to leap ahead and adopt fourth industrial revolution technologies. Within this context, B/DLT are an excellent fit for the digitization of the construction industry. B/DLT are effective in this as they organize and align digital and physical supply chains, produce stigmergic coordination out of decentralization, enable the governance of complex projects for multiple stakeholders, while enabling the creation of a new class of business models and legal instruments for construction.

Citation

DOUNAS, T. and LOMBARDI, D. (eds.) 2022. Blockchain for construction. Singapore: Springer [online]. Available from https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3759-0

Book Type Edited Book
Acceptance Date Aug 12, 2020
Online Publication Date Sep 21, 2022
Publication Date Dec 31, 2022
Deposit Date May 18, 2022
Publicly Available Date Sep 22, 2024
Publisher Springer
Series Title Blockchain technologies
Series ISSN 2661-8338 ; 2661-8346
ISBN 9789811937583
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3759-0
Keywords Blockchain systems; Decentralised ledger technologies (DLT); Construction supply chains; Building information; Construction industry
Public URL https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1664096
Additional Information The file accompanying this record contains only the introduction as an excerpt from the longer work. The full work can be purchased from the publisher's website: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3759-0