A Systematic Review of Automation Technologies Used in Construction Safety Management, Yara Elenany, Seifeldin Abbas, Mark Moheb, Imrad Ali, Prof. Salwa Beheiry
Yara Elenany
Master of Science in Construction Management
American University of Sharjah
UAE
Email: g00073896@alumni.aus.edu
Seifeldin Abbas
Master of Science in Construction Management
American University of Sharjah
UAE
Email: b00079656@alumni.aus.edu
Mark Wasef
Master of Science in Construction Management
American University of Sharjah
UAE
Email: b00080928@aus.edu
Imrad Ali
Master of Science in Construction Management
American University of Sharjah
UAE
Email: b00094763@aus.edu
Prof. Salwa Beheiry
Civil Engineering Department
American University of Sharjah, UAE
Email: sbeheiry@aus.edu
Paper Type: Review Paper
Received: 14 June 2023 / Revised: 16 October 2023 / Accepted: 16 October 2023 / Published: 30 December 2023
DOI: 10.47556/B.OUTLOOK2023.19.11
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present a systematic review of the latest applications of automation technologies for construction site safety management, as well as highlight areas less examined for future research to address.
Methodology: This paper followed a three-step process to select the relevant literature. The results are presented in two parts: a bibliometric analysis that identifies the research trends, and a content analysis of the safety applications within different sectors, namely construction robotics, virtual reality, building information modelling tools, and artificial intelligence.
Findings: According to the bibliometric analysis, the construction phase and hazard identification were the most researched topics. In addition, the content analysis discussed the key safety applications that were implemented within each branch of technology.
Originality: This review presents the state-of-the-art applications of automation technologies in construction site safety management, identifies the existing gaps, and recommends future research topics.
Keywords: Systematic Review; Safety Management; Construction Site Safety; Automation; Robotics; Virtual Reality; Building Information Modelling; Artificial Intelligence.
Citation: Elenany, Y., Abbas, S., Wasef, M., Ali, I. and Beheiry, S.M. (2023) “Automation Technologies in Construction Safety Management: A Systematic Review”, in World Sustainable Development Outlook 2023, Vol. 19, pp. 165–179 (London, UK: WASD).