Research Fields

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Safety and Health

Including
Unmanned aerial vehicles, Human-computer and robotic interactions, Jobsite safety and regulation compliance

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Construction Automation

Including
Artificial intelligence and machine learning, Real-time monitoring and sensor technology (e.g., RFID, GIS), Internet of Things (IoT), Industrialized, off-site, and modular construction, Robotic systems

Material Science

Project Delivery and Management

Including
Lean construction, Alternate delivery methods and contracting strategies, Team collaboration
Effective training and leadership
Construction economics and finance

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Virtual Design and Construction

Including
Building Information Modeling (BIM), Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) visualization, Digital twinning, Data usage in facility management, maintenance, and operation, Lidar modeling

Info Technology

Sustainability in the Built Environment

Including
Building energy modeling and usage, Life cycle analysis, Smart buildings and cities, Resilience and disaster recovery, Affordable and sustainable housing, Innovative cement and concrete technologies

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