Farghaly, K., Collinge, W. orcid.org/0000-0003-3387-1649, Mosleh, M.H. et al. (2 more authors) (2022) Digital information technologies for prevention through design (PtD): a literature review and directions for future research. Construction Innovation, 22 (4). pp. 1036-1058. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Purpose
With the rapid development of digital information and modelling software applications for construction, questions have arisen about their impact on construction safety. Meanwhile, recognition that designers can help reduce risks involved in construction, operation and maintenance via a prevention through design (PtD) approach (also known as design for safety) highlights the significance of digital technologies and tools to PtD. Thus, this paper aims to provide a systematic review of a wide range of digital technologies for enhancing PtD.
Design/methodology/approach
A five-stage systematic literature review with coding and synthesis of findings is presented. The review covers journal articles published between 2000 and 2020 related to the applications of various digital technologies, such as building information modelling (BIM), 4D, databases, ontologies, serious games, virtual reality and augmented reality, for addressing safety issues during the design phase in construction.
Findings
Analysis of the articles yielded a categorisation of the digital applications for PtD into four main areas: knowledge-based systems; automatic rule checking; hazard visualization; and safety training for designers. The review also highlighted designers’ limited knowledge towards construction safety and the possibility to address this by using gaming environments for educating designers on safety management and using artificial intelligence for predicting hazards and risks during design stage in a BIM environment. Additionally, the review proposes other directions for future research to enhance the use of digital technologies for PtD.
Originality/value
This paper contextualises current digital technology applications for construction health and safety and enables future directions of research in the field to be identified and mapped out.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. This author accepted manuscript is provided for your own personal use only. It may not be used for resale, reprinting, systematic distribution, emailing, or for any other commercial purpose without the permission of the publisher. |
Keywords: | BIM, Construction safety, Digital design, Design for safety, Prevention through design, Safety management, Design and construction, Information systems/management, Health and safety, IT building design's construction, Virtual reality and visualization |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Oct 2023 14:45 |
Last Modified: | 05 Oct 2023 14:45 |
Published Version: | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.110... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/ci-02-2021-0027 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:202752 |