All Outputs (11)

Building Information Modeling and Lean Construction (2023)
Book Chapter
Koskela, L., Talebi, S., Tezel, A., & Tzortzopoulos, P. (2023). Building Information Modeling and Lean Construction. In Building Information Modeling: Shared Modeling, Mutual Data, the New Art of Building (121-146). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394264933.ch6

The recognition of the connection between building information modeling (BIM) and Lean Construction is relatively recent. This chapter provides an overview and analysis on the connection between BIM and Lean. It discusses the contributions of BIM to... Read More about Building Information Modeling and Lean Construction.

Blockchain and lean construction: an exploration of bidirectional synergies and interactions (2023)
Journal Article
Kifokeris, D., & Tezel, A. (2023). Blockchain and lean construction: an exploration of bidirectional synergies and interactions. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2023.2263873

Blockchain is a form of digital distributed ledger, referring to databases decentralized across numerous users, facilitating peer-to-peer transactions by eliminating or reducing the need for intermediaries to conduct, validate, or authenticate them.... Read More about Blockchain and lean construction: an exploration of bidirectional synergies and interactions.

BIM and GIS integration: lessons learned from multiple case studies (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pedó, B., Tezel, A., Goethals, D., Koskela, L., Leaver, M., Victory, A., …Bocian, E. (2023). BIM and GIS integration: lessons learned from multiple case studies. In Proceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and the 40th International CIB W78 Conference. https://doi.org/10.35490/ec3.2023.248

Building information modelling (BIM) and geographic information systems (GIS) are two key concepts for the digital built environment vision. Although they provide digital representations and are complementary, they have different focus and purposes.... Read More about BIM and GIS integration: lessons learned from multiple case studies.

What is the potential value of tokens and token engineering for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? A positional paper (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kifokeris, D., Dounas, T., Tezel, A., & Moon, S. (2023). What is the potential value of tokens and token engineering for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? A positional paper. In Proceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and the 40th International CIB W78 Conference. https://doi.org/10.35490/EC3.2023.304

What is the value of tokens for blockchain applications in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)? How can token engineering be contextualized in AEC? This positional paper instigates the tackling of these largely unexplored questions. Fol... Read More about What is the potential value of tokens and token engineering for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? A positional paper.

Digital environment definition for property tokenization uptake in Italy (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mistrangelo, P., Tagliabue, L. C., & Tezel, A. (2023). Digital environment definition for property tokenization uptake in Italy. In Proceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and the 40th International CIB W78 Conference. https://doi.org/10.35490/ec3.2023.328

The real estate market is widely considered a favorable sector for investment, although it ties up capital in the short term. However, long-term asset appreciation is an attractive prospect for investors. The concept of a "divisible" asset can help r... Read More about Digital environment definition for property tokenization uptake in Italy.

Decision-making framework for implementing blockchain in building operations and maintenance (O&M) (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kifokeris, D., Tezel, A., & Moon, S. (2023). Decision-making framework for implementing blockchain in building operations and maintenance (O&M).

Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that verifies and records transactions simultaneously across a computer network, offering data dependability, traceability, and immutability. It has gained attention in the Architecture, Engineering, Cons... Read More about Decision-making framework for implementing blockchain in building operations and maintenance (O&M).

Visual Management Implementation Strategy: An Analysis of Digital Whiteboards (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pedó, B., Tezel, A., Koskela, L., Tzortzopoulos, P., Formoso, C. T., Vrabie, E., & Robinson, S. (2023). Visual Management Implementation Strategy: An Analysis of Digital Whiteboards. In Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC31) (608-619). https://doi.org/10.24928/2023/0264

Visual Management (VM) is a communication strategy in which a visual workplace for closerange communication is created by using easy-to-understand sensory devices. It is adopted to increase process transparency and self-management capacity. VM discu... Read More about Visual Management Implementation Strategy: An Analysis of Digital Whiteboards.

A bibliometric analysis of digital technologies use in construction health and safety (2023)
Journal Article
Dobrucali, E., Sadikoglu, E., Demirkesen, S., Zhang, C., Tezel, A., & Kiral, I. A. (2024). A bibliometric analysis of digital technologies use in construction health and safety. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(8), 3249-3282. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-08-2022-0798

Purpose: Construction is a risky industry. Therefore, organizations are seeking ways towards improving their safety performance. Among these, the integration of technology into health and safety leads to enhanced safety performance. Considering the b... Read More about A bibliometric analysis of digital technologies use in construction health and safety.

Integration of Blockchain and Digital Twins in the Smart Built Environment Adopting Disruptive Technologies—A Systematic Review (2023)
Journal Article
Sadri, H., Yitmen, I., Tagliabue, L. C., Westphal, F., Tezel, A., Taheri, A., & Sibenik, G. (2023). Integration of Blockchain and Digital Twins in the Smart Built Environment Adopting Disruptive Technologies—A Systematic Review. Sustainability, 15(4), Article 3713. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15043713

The integration of blockchain and digital twins (DT) for better building-lifecycle data management has recently received much attention from researchers in the field. In this respect, the adoption of enabling technologies such as artificial intellige... Read More about Integration of Blockchain and Digital Twins in the Smart Built Environment Adopting Disruptive Technologies—A Systematic Review.

Off-site construction in highways projects: management, technical, and technology perspectives from the United Kingdom (2023)
Journal Article
Tezel, A., & Koskela, L. (2023). Off-site construction in highways projects: management, technical, and technology perspectives from the United Kingdom. Construction Management and Economics, 41(6), 475-499. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2023.2167218

With a rich off-site construction (OSC) experience accumulated over the last two centuries, the United Kingdom (UK) is looking up to OSC to deliver its critical infrastructure projects in the next decade. Highway projects are good fits for OSC with t... Read More about Off-site construction in highways projects: management, technical, and technology perspectives from the United Kingdom.

Le BIM et le Lean Construction (2023)
Book Chapter
Koskela, L., Talebi, S., Tezel, A., & Tzortzopoulos, P. (2023). Le BIM et le Lean Construction. In R. Teulier, & M. Bagieu (Eds.), Le BIM, nouvel art de construire: données communes et modélisations partagées (133-156). iSTE Group