Blockchain for construction.

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
• 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
• Contract Date: Aug 12, 2020