Proceedings of ICITES-2025 Volume 1 : Smart, Digital and Sustainable Construction

This book presents first volume of selected proceedings of the International Conference on Innovative Trends in Engineering for sustainability (ICITES 2025), and explores the latest technological and sustainable innovations transforming the construction industry. It covers AI, IoT, BIM, and 3D printing, enhancing efficiency and automation in Smart Construction Technologies. The Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure section highlights eco-friendly materials, net-zero buildings, and climate-adaptive designs. Sustainable Urban Mobility focuses on smart transport systems, urban planning, and traffic management for efficient cities. Finally, Structural Innovations discusses advanced materials, construction methods, and structural health monitoring. A must-read for engineers, architects, and planners, this book bridges technology and sustainability for the future of construction. Bringing together the latest advancements in smart and sustainable construction, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for engineers, architects, urban planners, and researchers looking to implement technological and eco-friendly solutions for the future of the built environment.

Rahimi A. Rahman is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. He holds Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University, USA, along with B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Saitama University, Japan. Dr. Rahman has an extensive academic and research background, with over 70 journal publications, 50 conference proceedings, and contributions to four book chapters. He has successfully supervised two Ph.D. scholars and is currently guiding 11 research scholars while co-supervising 20 more. His research interests include Building Information Modeling (BIM), construction safety, digital construction technology, infrastructural management, and construction waste management. He is an Affiliate Academic at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London.

Sunitha K. Nayar is the COO of the Global Sanitation Centre of Excellence (GSCOE) at IIT Palakkad. She holds Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from National Institute of Technology Calicut, and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from NSS Engineering College, Palakkad. With over 25 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Sunitha K Nayar has served in various roles, including Visiting Faculty at IIT Palakkad, Assistant Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, and Women Scientist at IIT Madras. Her research expertise lies in sustainable construction materials, life cycle assessment, fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), high-performance concrete, and circularity in infrastructure systems. Dr. Sunitha K Nayar has published several peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed journals, including ACI Materials Journal, RILEM Technical Letters, and the Indian Concrete Journal. She has also co-edited volumes on construction materials and systems and contributed to national and international conferences. 

K. S. Anandh is an Assistant Professor specializing in Construction Engineering and Management at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. He earned his Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Management from SRM Institute of Science and Technology in 2021, following his M.E. and B.E. in Civil Engineering from Annamalai University. With over 14 years of academic experience, Dr. Anandh has been actively involved in research, teaching, and professional development in the construction sector. His research focuses on Project Management, Green Buildings, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Advanced Construction Techniques, Construction Safety, Workforce Diversity, Jobsite Management, and Well-being in Construction. He has authored multiple journal papers in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, book chapters, and a book on implementing machine learning in the construction industry.

Vasudev R is currently the Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Arakkunnam, Ernakulam. He obtained his B.E. (Civil) from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, M.Tech (Computer Aided Structural Engg.) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Ph.D. in Fibre Reinforced Concrete from Anna University, Chennai. His major areas of research interests include Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Special Concrete, Repair Rehabilitation of Structures, Forensics in Civil Engineering and Sustainable materials for civil engineering applications. He has published 27 papers in conferences and international journals.