To promote academic exchange and technological advancement in this field, the Journal of Building Design and Environment (JBDE), in partnership with the 2nd International Conference on Digital Intelligence for Energy Systems (ICDIES 2026), is proud to launch a special issue: Sustainable Technologies for Smart and Resilient Built Environments.

We are delighted to welcome you to the International Society for Smart Construction and Production (SCP, is-scp.org). As the founding presidents, we are excited to embark on this journey with you towards innovation, collaboration, and excellence in smart construction and production technologies.

With the rapid development of generative AI-driven technologies, their applications in the field of architectural design are continuously expanding. From the generation of conceptual architectural ideas to design optimization and performance evaluation, artificial intelligence is reshaping traditional design workflows.

Geospatial intelligence integrates geographic information with data analytics to provide spatial insights that are crucial for optimizing smart buildings and infrastructure. It provides powerful learning algorithms such as machine learning, deep learning, and transfer learning, to develop effective and innovative solutions for geospatial and Earth issues. As urbanization and technological advances continue to shape cities, smart infrastructure needs real-time spatial information for enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Smart buildings rely on geospatial data for various systems, including energy management, occupancy monitoring, urban planning, etc.

Construction safety and occupational health continue to present significant challenges on a global scale. Despite the widespread adoption of zero-harm initiatives in many countries, conventional health and safety management practices have demonstrated inherent limitations in fully realizing this vision. The integration of smart technologies offers transformative potential to overcome these challenges, providing innovative solutions that enhance safety and health outcomes in the construction industry.

The construction industry is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by rapid technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and evolving workforce expectations. As technologies such as AI, robotics, digital twins, blockchain, and extended reality become integral to the construction lifecycle, construction education must evolve to prepare the next generation of professionals. This Task Group addresses the urgent need to modernise construction management education, aligning it with emerging industry trends and technologies. It focuses on future-proofing curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and learning tools to equip students with the competencies required for digital, sustainable, and resilient construction practices.

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, enhance resource efficiency, and ensure durability in infrastructure development. Cementitious materials, while indispensable, are associated with high cement consumption and environmental impacts. Emerging strategies—such as nanocellulose modification, construction waste valorization, and intelligent monitoring—offer promising pathways for sustainable transformation. This Task Group provides a collaborative platform to advance research and practice on eco-efficient cementitious composites and intelligent construction technologies, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

Call for nomination awards 2024 year-round has opened from the 1st of July. The close date for nomination is the 1st October. Details check out from Awards Page.

The International Society for Smart Construction and Production (SCP) 2024 General Assembly will be held on July 11 in Perth, Australia.

The 10th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2024) will be held in Perth, Australia, on July 11-12, 2024.