Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
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
IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2025 pp. 103-111