A Systematic evaluation of blockchain-enabled contract administration in construction projects

Msawil, Mahir; Greenwood, David; Kassem, Mohamad

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104553

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“…A blockchain system can record transactions and validate digital events occurring in a network in the form of encrypted "blocks" and can "chain" all transactions by chronologically storing them across multiple nodes. Blockchain operates on three fundamental elements: consensus mechanisms, cryptography, and decentralization [58]. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and artificial neural networks (ANN) are AI technologies that can be employed, among other applications, in the construction industry to predict the occurrence of construction disputes or the outcome of construction litigation [2].…”

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Claim Management and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry: Current Research Trends Using Novel Technologies

Kalogeraki,

Antoniou

2024

Buildings

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In the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry claims arise frequently, often resulting in disputes. Claim management should be efficient to prevent claims from escalating into disputes, and if disputes are still unavoidable, they should be resolved without delay for the construction process to resume. First, by conducting a bibliometric review, this paper attempts to investigate the literature on construction claims and dispute resolution practices by employing the Scopus database and VOSviewer to retrieve and analyze related sources. The overall trend of research by country, source, and authors is detected, and the emergence of novel technologies such as BIM, blockchain, and smart contracts appearing after 2020 concerning the investigation into construction claim management and dispute resolution was identified. Second, a content analysis on the most recent publications published between 2020 and 2022 was undertaken, indicating six main research themes that represent current research trends. The employment of novel technologies to enhance claim management and dispute resolution practices in the AEC sector is identified, as well. Finally, in order to assist construction professionals and researchers in their work to address construction claims and disputes more efficiently, potential research directions are proposed.

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Claim Management and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry: Current Research Trends Using Novel Technologies

Kalogeraki,

Antoniou

2024

Buildings

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“…A blockchain system can record transactions and validate digital events (e.g., information) conducted in the network in the form of encrypted "blocks" and can "chain" the entire recorded transactions chronology stored across multiple nodes. Blockchain operates on three core components: cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and decentralization [56]. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) are AI technologies that can be employed, among other applications, in the construction industry to predict the occurrence of construction disputes or the outcome of construction litigation [2].…”

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Claim Management and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry: Current Research Trends Using Novel Technologies

Kalogeraki,

Antoniou

2024

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Claims arising frequently in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry usually result in disputes, leading to all sorts of negative implications for a project. Claims need to be managed efficiently, and in case they evolve into disputes, they need to be resolved as soon as possible so that the construction process can resume. In this paper, a bibliometric review is carried out to explore the existing literature regarding construction claims and dispute resolution methods employed in construction projects. Using VOSviewer and the Scopus database, relevant literature is retrieved and analyzed using keyword searches, including "construction claim” and "construction management". The detected research themes provide future researchers with potential research directions. A gap in the research regarding the emergence of terms such as “blockchain”, “smart contracts”, and "building information modelling (BIM)" appearing only recently after 2020 in the literature regarding the construction claims and disputes research area was determined. Therefore, a content analysis of the most recent publications employing these and other novel technologies is conveyed. Ultimately, the main research trends and potential research directions for assisting researchers and construction professionals in their efforts to address construction claims and disputes in sustainable and efficient ways are discussed.

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“…o Document and Information Management: SCs' automated processes and real-time data exchange standardize and streamline workflows, eliminating duplications in data handling and managerial functions. The single source of truth offered by BC-based platforms mitigates risks associated with information asymmetry and enhances communication clarity [10,15,89,122,150].…”

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“…o Quality and Safety Management: SCs enforce adherence to standards, facilitate rapid response to deviations or hazards, and ensure proper certification and training, thus fostering a culture of compliance and proactive safety practices [23,46,104,150,184].…”

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Integration of Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contracts in Construction: SWOT Framework and Social Network Analysis

Ghaly,

Elbeltagi,

Elsmadony

et al. 2024

Civ Eng J

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The construction sector, one of the most ancient industries globally, holds a crucial role in the progress and development of societies. However, it faces persistent productivity and efficiency challenges, rendering it a relative setback when compared to other sectors. In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, characterized by complex projects, numerous stakeholders, and intricate contractual agreements, the integration of emerging technologies presents an unprecedented opportunity for transformation. Smart contracts (SCs), underpinned by blockchain (BC) technology, hold the potential to streamline and revolutionize traditional construction processes. Current literature shows a lack of comprehensive quantitative understanding of how Blockchain-enabled Smart Contracts (BSC) can affect the construction sector. To address this gap, the authors have (1) conducted a systematic keyword analysis of literature on SC in construction from Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases; (2) conducted a strengths–weaknesses–opportunities–threats (SWOT) analysis of BSC’s adoption in the construction industry from 174 peer-reviewed papers; (3) identified a holistic list of 72 factors steering BSC adoption in construction, categorized into the 4 aspects of the SWOT framework; (4) performed social network analysis (SNA) to quantitively assess the literature in terms of the identified factors; and (5) conducted clustering analysis to categorize combination of factors frequently highlighted in research publications into common groups. This research offers a comprehensive and methodical evaluation of the potential advantages, applications, and challenges associated with integrating BSC in the construction industry. The findings of SNA and clustering reveal a notable lack of investigation into certain combinations of factors in existing academic research. This disparity and the ensuing knowledge gaps may affect SC’s adoption in the construction sector. To this end, this study equips stakeholders with the insights necessary to make informed decisions in this rapidly evolving sector and contributes to a roadmap for future BSC construction-related research. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-05-020 Full Text: PDF

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A Systematic evaluation of blockchain-enabled contract administration in construction projects

Cited by 25 publications

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Claim Management and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry: Current Research Trends Using Novel Technologies

Claim Management and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry: Current Research Trends Using Novel Technologies

Claim Management and Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry: Current Research Trends Using Novel Technologies

Integration of Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contracts in Construction: SWOT Framework and Social Network Analysis

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