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@article{200594,
        author = {Vishwa B T and Shwetha Patil and Dr. Shivarajappa},
        title = {Building Tomorrow: Sustainable Construction Innovations towards a Zero-Carbon Footprint},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4944-4950},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200594},
        abstract = {Technology is an important factor in the evolution of the construction industry. The use of new trends, modern tools, software and technology can help overcome the usual difficulties in the construction industry and increase the efficiency of projects. This paper discusses the opportunities, challenges, limitations and strategies involved in the use of technology in the construction industry. It will be beneficial for contractors, planners, designers, engineers, architects and academicians to enhance their performance and productivity. In addition, it will promote the use of new technologies to increase efficiency and the results of construction projects.
Building construction projects are usually unique in structure, configuration and design. This variety makes reconfiguration and network optimization difficult, especially in automated construction manufacturing systems. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key solution. It enables smart planning, optimization and data-driven decision-making. This study reviews AI methods and their uses in the construction industry. It also examines digital technologies that help implement circular economy (CE) practices in the built environment. However, adopting CE principles in construction faces challenges due to the sector's fragmented and project-based nature. A systematic literature review identifies ten essential digital technologies that promote circularity throughout a building’s lifecycle. These technologies are Building Information Modeling (BIM), spatial data acquisition, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), Internet of Things (IoT), block chain, digital twin, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), digital platforms or marketplaces, material passports and additive manufacturing with digital fabrication. Among these, BIM acts as the main integrative platform. Block chain and material passports show strong potential across the entire lifecycle, but their use in the industry is still limited. The study also points out the need for more research to evaluate how well technological integrations support CE policies, standards and assessment frameworks. It raises concerns about privacy and cyber security risks that come with digitalization. The paper also discusses these advancements in the context of India’s rapidly growing construction and real estate sectors. To achieve these ambitious goals, the industry needs to increase the use of modern construction technologies such as precast systems, BIM, 3D visualization and virtual tours. Backed by construction-focused start-ups, technological innovation is speeding up India’s shift toward a more efficient, sustainable and digitally integrated construction ecosystem.},
        keywords = {Technological innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Digital twin, Augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR), Spatial Data Acquisition, Circular Economy (CE), Lifecycle Management, Virtual tours.},
        month = {May},
        }