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A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

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Prof. Dr. Jozef Gašparík

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Department of Building Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Bratislava, Radlinského 11, 810 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
Interests: technology of construction processes; integrated management systems; non-destructive testing

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oto Makýš

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Department of Building Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Bratislava, Radlinského 11, 810 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
Interests: technology of historical buildings; renovation of historical buildings; technology of construction processes

Prof. Dr. Mária Kozlovská

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Institute of Technology, Economics and Management in Construction, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Kosice, Vysokoskolska 4, 042 00 Kosice, Slovakia
Interests: building information modeling; optimization and efficiency of construction processes; automation and robotics of construction processes

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This Special Issue on “Construction Technology and Management in the Context of Economical and Environmental Sustainability” is focused on the latest trends in the field of preparation, implementation, and construction management. Authors can publish in the following areas: construction planning and realization, new trends in technology of construction processes, mechanization, automation and robotics of construction processes, building information modeling in construction technology, non-destructive testing in construction, technology of historical buildings renovation, management systems in construction, optimization of construction processes, efficiency of construction processes, and simulations and mathematical modeling of construction processes or related ones.

This issue will be a suitable complement to other issues focused on the design of buildings and maintenance of buildings within the overall life cycle of buildings.

Prof. Dr. Jozef Gašparík
Dr. Oto Makýš
Prof. Dr. Mária Kozlovská
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construction
technology
management
renovation
building information modeling
non-destructive testing
management systems

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Multi-Criteria Optimization of Mechanized Earth Processes and Its Impact on Economic and Environmental Sustainability

by Jozef Gašparík, Vít Motyčka, Patrik Šťastný and Sylvia Szalayová

Sustainability 2022, 14(1), 78; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su14010078 - 22 Dec 2021

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The optimization of mechanized construction processes has a very important impact on economic and environmental sustainability. Our analyses evaluate key factors that affect the quality, environment, and economics of mechanized earth processes. This paper also presents approaches in this area in Slovakia and abroad, and existing mathematical models for the optimal design of earthmoving machinery. The main goals of our paper are the proposal of a method of machine selection for excavation including a multi-criteria optimization method with software support and application and verification of this method in a model example. A total of nine scientific methods applied in our paper are analyzed. The key results of the research work in terms of the set goals are given in the Conclusion, where the key research results are summarized. The results of the research work presented in the paper have a direct impact on economic and environmental sustainability, which can be achieved already in the phase of construction preparation. Applications of information technologies in multi-criteria optimization of the selection of construction machines for earth processes enables their use in the BIM (building information modeling) model. Full article

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Simulation Modeling of Aerial Work Completed by Helicopters in the Construction Industry Focused on Weather Conditions

by Andrej Bisták, Zdenka Hulínová, Michal Neštiak and Barbara Chamulová

Sustainability 2021, 13(24), 13671; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su132413671 - 10 Dec 2021

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The aim of this research was to develop a simulation model of the works carried out by helicopters, which are used in the construction of buildings under harsh natural conditions. This work identified that even technologies that we do not normally encounter, such as aerial work using helicopters, can have a major impact on ensuring the requirement of sustainability within the overall environmental and economic context. In the environment of protected landscape areas and national parks, in particular, where all sites are sensitive to human intervention, the use of helicopters in construction functions is an irreplaceable aid. Preparations for aerial work are very demanding and require the use of more sophisticated tools to achieve optimal results consistent within the paradigm of long-term sustainability. Simulation modeling is one such option, thanks to the considerable advancements made in information technology. A simulation model of aerial work was compiled within the presented work, and its functionality was verified using specific examples that confirmed in full the suitability of using simulations in the preparation of aerial work within construction. A detailed analysis of helicopter operations showed that an algorithm that accounts for future weather conditions at the construction site, and specifically focused on the conditions at the given altitude above the ground, should be a dominant feature of simulation models. It is exceptionally important that such data be known within the preparations for aerial work as accurately as possible, and, as such, this article describes the process of obtaining meteorological information for simulation models in detail using a numerical weather forecast and the reliability of data obtained in this manner. Based on the results obtained during this research, the proposed simulation model can be recommended as a suitable tool in the preparation of buildings. Its use is especially important if construction takes place under difficult natural conditions, where work cannot be carried out without the use of helicopters. We perceive the simulation model as a potential tool for digitizing construction preparations in the age of Industry 4.0. Full article

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Innovative Building Technology Implemented into Facades with Active Thermal Protection

by Daniel Kalús, Jozef Gašparík, Peter Janík, Matej Kubica and Patrik Šťastný

Sustainability 2021, 13(8), 4438; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su13084438 - 15 Apr 2021

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The article focuses on the description of an innovative solution and application of active thermal protection of buildings using thermal insulation panels with active regulation of heat transfer in the form of a contact insulation system. The thermal insulation panels are part of a prefabricated lightweight outer shell, which together with the low-temperature heating and high-temperature cooling system creates an indoor environment. The energy source is usually renewable energy sources or technological waste heat. Research and development of an innovative facade system with active thermal protection is in the phase of computer simulations and preparation of laboratory measurements of thermal insulation panels with various combinations of energy functions. In the article we present theoretical assumptions, calculation procedure and parametric study of three basic design solutions of combined energy wall systems in the function of low-temperature radiant heating and high-temperature radiant cooling. Full article

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Digital Plan of Brickwork Layout for Robotic Bricklaying Technology

by Vjačeslav Usmanov, Jan Illetško and Rostislav Šulc

Sustainability 2021, 13(7), 3905; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su13073905 - 01 Apr 2021

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The trend of using modern technologies in the construction industry has been growing stronger recently, particularly in the fields of additive construction or robotic bricklaying. Therefore, specifically for the purpose of robotic bricklaying, we created a digital layout plan for robotic construction works. This article presents a universal methodology for creating a bricklaying plan for various variations of wall building systems. The method is based on the conversion of drawings from the BIM (Building Information Model) environment to the BREP (Boundary Representation) model through use of the IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) format, which simultaneously divides object models into layers and connects discontinuous wall axes by means of an orthogonal arrangement and inserting details into critical structural points. Among other aspects, the developed algorithm proposes the optimal placement of the robotic system inside objects under construction, in order to minimize the distance of the robot’s movement and to reduce its electricity consumption. Digital layout plans created in this way are expected to serve as a stepping stone for robotic bricklaying. Full article

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