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vol.111 No.3 March 2026
AI and Digital transformation for innovation in civil engineering
AI and digital transformation (DX) are rapidly reshaping the civil engineering sector. Beyond design, construction,
and maintenance, digital technologies now play essential roles in disaster management and transportation.
As AI adoption accelerates, the industry is shifting from simple technology introduction to realizing practical value.
This transition requires a clear understanding of where AI is effective, how it can be embedded into daily workfl ows,
and what organizational and human-resource structures are needed to support DX. Yet adoption gaps persist,
particularly between large and small fi rms.
AI applications such as crack detection, deterioration assessment, risk prediction, and real-time disaster analysis are
expanding, but many organizations struggle to operationalize them.
Surveys show that only a limited number fully realize AI's benefi ts, underscoring the importance of practical
integration, workforce development, and data environments. This special issue explores cross-disciplinary insights
and real-world applications, concluding with a roundtable on challenges and future directions.
