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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
