An Integrated Review: Harnessing Industry 4.0 Technologies for a Circular Economy in the Construction Sector

Abstract

The construction sector, a significant contributor to global resource consumption and waste generation, stands at the precipice of a transformative revolution driven by Industry 4.0 technologies. This comprehensive review synthesizes how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) collectively facilitate the transition toward a circular economy in construction. The paper systematically analyzes how these technologies enable the effective utilization of waste materials including industrial by-products like Fly Ash and Waste Paper Sludge Ash (WPSA), agricultural residues such as Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA), and post-consumer waste like Waste Glass Powder (WGP)while simultaneously enhancing the resilience of constructed facilities. By integrating advanced machine learning techniques such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Logistic Regression, Frequency Ratio, and Weight of Evidence (WoE) with remote sensing and GIS, the construction industry can optimize material selection, predict long-term performance, and enable real-time monitoring of structural health. The review demonstrates how IoT sensors facilitate continuous data collection from structures incorporating recycled materials, while robotic systems enable precise sorting and processing of construction and demolition waste. Furthermore, the paper explores how digital twin technology creates virtual replicas of physical assets, allowing for simulation-based optimization of resource flows throughout the building lifecycle. This integration of Industry 4.0 technologies not only closes the material loop by transforming waste into valuable resources but also significantly improves the durability, safety and environmental performance of constructed facilities. The findings indicate that the synergistic application of these technologies can reduce construction waste by 30-50%, decrease material costs by 20-35%, and extend the service life of structures by 40-60% through predictive maintenance and optimized material usage.

Country : India

1 Er. Manpreet Singh2 Dr. Vijay Dhir3 Er. Simran

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
  2. Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
  3. Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, GNA University, Phagwara, Punjab, India

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2025 pp. 103-111

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.909015

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