The researchers reviewed existing literature on the integration of blockchain and internet of things (IoT) technologies in the construction industry. Through a scientometric analysis of 648 papers and critical review of 88 papers, they found growing use of these technologies in construction for automated data processing, security, traceability and visibility. However, IoT adoption is more prominent than blockchain. Further research is needed to develop more case applications and real-life solutions. Challenges remain in fully transforming proposed concepts.

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Conz, E. and Magnani, G., 2020. A dynamic perspective on the resilience of firms: A
systematic literature review and a framework for future research. European Management
Journal, 38(3), pp.400-412.
The researchers reviewed existing literature to analyze perspective definitions in
management and business fields. They sought to respond to a recent desire for a thorough
conceptualization of and definitions of resilience and resilience of firms. This research
became relevant because of the recent uncertainties in business environments and the
effects of frequent environmental hazards. Hence, there is a shift in research related to
management and business field from profit-related frameworks to resilience-related
frameworks because most businesses are currently trying to survive the harsh spaces of
operations rather than making profits.
The outcome of this study is that it results in a proposed paradigm that eliminates existing
definitional fragmentation and emphasizes the temporal dimension in firm resilience
conceptualization. The researcher added to the existing business and management
literature on firm resilience by presenting a model that articulates two key approaches for
explaining organizational resilience, namely absorptive and adaptive resilience. Also, they
define a set of critical qualities that are required to be resilient at various phases along with
the two approaches. Future research can focus on finding how firms can attain resilience
and how this helps establish the firm’s competitive advantage. Finally, future research
should consider the outcomes of various building paths of a firm’s resilience.
Ogunnusi, M., Omotayo, T., Hamma-Adama, M., Awuzie, B.O. and Egbelakin, T., 2021. Lessons
learned from the impact of COVID-19 on the global construction industry. Journal of
engineering, design and technology.
The researchers analysed the impacts of Corona Virus Pandemic on the global construction
industry. Their quest was central on how Covid-19 impacted on the government’s income
which subsequently led to the cancellation and or delay of delivery of the expected public
projects. In order to achieve, the researchers carried out survey interviews in the global

2. arena on the lessons learned on the covid-19 pandemic especially in the construction sector
which helped them to carry out their qualitative analysis therein.
Significantly, the construction industry areas which manifested positive, negative and
lessons learned include contract administration, construction supply chain, construction
project management, health and safety management, changes in working environment and
finances of individual employees and construction organisations. Notably, COVID 19
resulted in positive impacts in these industry was seen through lower interest rate and
virtual alternatives. On the other hand, negative impacts were manifested as skill shortages,
site delays, project suspensions and cash flow issues. The limitation of this study was lack of
the responses from South America and only one respondent from Australia. Future research
can improve on this to include large-scale qualitative findings across the globe.
Elghaish, F., Hosseini, M.R., Matarneh, S., Talebi, S., Wu, S., Martek, I., Poshdar, M. and
Ghodrati, N., 2021. Blockchain and the ‘Internet of Things' for the construction industry:
research trends and opportunities. Automation in construction, 132, p.103942.
The researchers reviewed existing literature to find out the integration of Blockchain and
Internet of Things (IoT) in the construction industry. This research was focused on exposing
the limited integration of these technologies in the construction sector which on the other
hand have been highly exploited and applied in the other sectors such as construction
sector. The scope of their work is they carried out scientometric analysis in 648 papers to
identify the application of Blockchain and IoT in engineering and research in construction.
Subsequently, their narrowed their research to scope to 88 paper where they critically
reviewed successful integration of these two technologies in the construction sector while
identifying challenges and limitation therein.
Conclusively, the use of Blockchain and IoT has gain prominence in the last few years to
ensure automated data processing, security, traceability and visibility. These features are
crucial in enhancing the adoption of industry 4.0 in the construction. Variably, the use of IoT
has more prominence in this sector as compared with Blockchain since IoT has been under
consideration since 2013 while Blockchain was theoretical research since 2017. Further
research is required to include more journals to gather case applications of IoT and
Blockchain. Also, more research is required to transform proposed concepts to real-life
solutions.
Aitchison, M., 2017. A house is not a car (yet). Journal of Architectural Education, 71(1),
pp.10-21.
The researcher researched to establish current trials by manufacturers to compare and
converge the production process into the housing to that of a car. The research problem
that the researcher hinged on this research quest is the possibility of locking the house
construction industry in a perpetual state of amnesia through the reliance on car

3. manufacturing thought processes, design, and manufacturing frameworks.
Indeed, car and house manufacturing processes are distinct. Therefore, to release housing
technologies and industry from the norm of a better car-related concept, there is a need for
a thorough understanding of the housing specificities versus other industries. Such
irrational forced relationships lead to disappointing results. In addition, a car and a house
need to be accorded more technical in-depth understanding, which helps to chart a better
course for the future housing industry. These radical research lines are crucial as it helps
release the building industry and allow for innovation and development of truly disruptive
solutions to contemporary challenges. More research is needed to clarify the distinct
differences between car and house industries and independent chart pathways for both.
Chih, Y.Y., Hsiao, C.Y.L., Zolghadr, A. and Naderpajouh, N., 2022. Resilience of Organizations
in the Construction Industry in the Face of COVID-19 Disturbances: Dynamic Capabilities
Perspective. Journal of Management in Engineering, 38(2), p.04022002.
The researchers analyzed the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on construction
organizations globally. Their focus was to have an in-depth insight into the effects of Covid-
19 on construction organizations in the construction sector and propose a bankable
roadmap toward the survival and recovery of these firms.
The findings showed that the Covid-19 pandemic varied across the regions from time to
time at a pace that is in coherence with the variations in spread and severity of the Covid-19
pandemic. This implies that regions and times with peak Covid-19 prevalence recorded
disparaging financial, economic, and operational metrics on construction organizations. As a
result, an evidence-based roadmap was developed to help these organizations sense, seize,
and reconfigure themselves in such dynamic unprecedented operating times presented by
the pandemic. Limitations to this study can be countered through further research on the
required responses from government and other external sector players in such times of
crisis.
Kamal, E.M., Yusof, N.A. and Iranmanesh, M., 2016. Innovation creation, innovation
adoption, and firm characteristics in the construction industry. Journal of Science &
Technology Policy Management.
The researchers carried out an analysis on the innovation orientation and adoption by
construction firms and how this relates to the firm characteristics. The research problem
here is the trifling productivity and efficiency of construction sector relative to the other
sectors. Hence, research focus was made on the construction firms’ innovation creation and
innovation adoption.
The result of this research is that innovation inclination and adoption by construction firms
is highly influenced by their business scale and age. Those firms that have stable capital

4. base, diversity of skills and talents and long-term experience in the industry are more
inclined to create innovative ideas on construction as opposed to the small scale firms with
weak capital capabilities and few skills and talents as well as small experience in the
industry. This research has limitations. First, the research findings are limited to those firms
Penang, Malaysia hence the need for future research to test hypothesis in other regions.
Second, there is no consideration of managerial impacts on innovation which needs
consideration by future research.
Thaheem, M.J., Baber, A.J. and Bakhtawar, B., 2022. Cumulative sustainability performance
index of contractors and consultants: toward a prequalification system. Journal of Legal
Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 14(1), p.05021007.
The researchers carried out an analysis to develop the Sustainable Performance Rating
Index (CSPI) for developing sustainable buildings. Their research has been informed by the
lacked sustainable criteria for carrying out a prequalification process to ensure sustainable
procurement of contractors and consultants. Furthermore, the adoption of these criteria is
crucial in improving stakeholder agreement on the end goals and objectives of the project
and generally engaging projects on green building construction that have vast experience in
sustainable project delivery.
Notably, construction can be unsustainable if novel approaches are not adopted. The
current desire for sustainable projects and the development of green buildings requires
incorporating sustainability protocols from procurement to execution phases of project
delivery, including sustainable rating systems. Water and energy were identified as critical
factors of sustainable construction through an extensive survey and literature review. CSPI
was developed as a quantitative model for ensuring a sustainable-led procurement process.
Figueiredo, K., Pierott, R., Hammad, A.W. and Haddad, A., 2021. Sustainable material choice
for construction projects: A life cycle sustainability assessment framework based on BIM
and Fuzzy-AHP. Building and Environment, 196, p.107805.
The researchers analyzed the impacts of material choice on the sustainability of
construction projects. The problem which informs this research is the gap that existed in
the framework for consideration of sustainable material choices to ensure the overall
sustainability of the building. This paper breaks and exposes the misconception which has
been held for a long time that sustainability is only begged on environmental issues without
considering the three fundamental factors around, which are social, economic, and social
issues.
As a way of ensuring sustainability by considering material choice based on the resultant
footprint, the researchers proposed an integrated framework that combines Life Cycle
Sustainability Assessment (LCSA), Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), and Building
Information Modeling (BIM) to be used for material choice sustainably. Researchers

5. foresaw and solved the challenges characteristic of material choices, such as ambiguity and
uncertainty, using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process in the MCDA method.
Singh, V., 2019. Digitalization, BIM ecosystem, and the future of built environment: how
widely are we exploring the different possibilities? Engineering, Construction and
Architectural Management.
The researcher carried out reflective research and a qualitative review of the available
literature on the construction industry's future in the era of technology. The focus was to
critique the proposed visions for the future of the construction industry. The problem under
quest herein is whether the construction industry will be able to make the necessary
transformative leap even despite the otherwise suggestion of the history of technology in
this industry. It also critiques the contribution of academic research in this regard.
This research serves to appreciate the dynamic and paradigm shift in the technologies
applied in the construction sector. This conversation is meant to appreciate every progress
and innovation and enhance the creation of strategic thought lines to avoid a herd
mentality. It helps to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to reviewing various
spontaneous approaches. Therefore, individuals or organizations seeking to create and
adopt disruptive solutions in the sector can materialize on this research.