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Integration of Blockchain and Digital Twins in the Smart Built Environment Adopting Disruptive Technologies—A Systematic Review
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Construction Engineering and Lighting Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7349-8557
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Construction Engineering and Lighting Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4288-9904
Department of Computer Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Department of Computing.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2161-7371
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2023 (English)In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 15, no 4, article id 3713Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The integration of blockchain and digital twins (DT) for better building-lifecycle data management has recently received much attention from researchers in the field. In this respect, the adoption of enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud and edge computing, Big Data analytics, etc., has also been investigated in an abundance of studies. The present review inspects the recent studies to shed light on the foremost among those enabling technologies and their scope, challenges, and integration potential. To this end, 86 scientific papers, recognized and retrieved from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, were reviewed and a thorough bibliometric analysis was performed on them. The obtained results demonstrate the nascency of the research in this field and the necessity of further implementation of practical methods to discover and prove the real potential of these technologies and their fusion. It was also found that the integration of these technologies can be beneficial for addressing the implementation challenges they face individually. In the end, an abstract descriptive model is presented to provide a better understanding of how the technologies can become integrated into a unified system for smartening the built environment.

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MDPI, 2023. Vol. 15, no 4, article id 3713
Keywords [en]
blockchain, digital twin, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, technology fusion, building industry
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Construction Management Computer Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-59871DOI: 10.3390/su15043713ISI: 000941182200001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85149252247Local ID: GOA;intsam;861807OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-59871DiVA, id: diva2:1737678
Available from: 2023-02-17 Created: 2023-02-17 Last updated: 2026-03-12Bibliographically approved
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1. Digital transformation for sustainable asset management: Integrating blockchain and AI with digital twins in building operations
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2024 (English)Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

The swift evolution of building management systems necessitates the integration of advanced digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, data security, and predictive maintenance. This thesis explores the potential and implementation challenges of integrating advanced technologies, namely, Blockchain, Digital Twins (DTs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) within the smart built environment. Through a systematic review of current literature and empirical analysis, this research presents a comprehensive framework for these disruptive technologies' synergistic application, focusing on their impact on Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM).

Key findings demonstrate that Blockchain's immutable and transparent data handling capabilities significantly enhance the reliability and trustworthiness of DT data. The integration of AI with DTs facilitates predictive maintenance and optimization of building operations by providing real-time data analytics and automated decision-making processes. However, the study acknowledges substantial barriers, including the compatibility issues and the fragmented implementation of these technologies in the operation and maintenance (O&M) phase of building facilities throughout ALM.

To address these challenges, a conceptual framework and platform prototype were developed, showcasing practical solutions for integrating these technologies into Building Management Systems (BMS). The proposed framework emphasizes real-time data tracking, secure data storage, and automated maintenance task execution, leading to increased operational efficiency and cost savings.

This research contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a structured approach to integrating advanced technologies into BMS, highlighting the practical implications and sustainability benefits. The findings underscore the importance of stakeholder engagement and the need for continuous technological adaptation to realize the full potential of smart assetmanagement in the built environment.

Abstract [sv]

Den snabba utvecklingen av byggnadsförvaltningssystem kräver integration av avancerade digitala teknologier för att förbättra driftseffektivitet, datasäkerhet och prediktivt underhåll. Denna avhandling utforskar potentialen och implementeringsutmaningarna med att integrera avancerade teknologier, nämligen Blockchain, Digitala tvillingar (DTs), Artificiell Intelligens (AI) och Internet of Things (IoT) inom den smarta byggda miljön. Genom en systematisk översikt av aktuell litteratur och empirisk analys presenterar denna forskning ett omfattande ramverk för synergistisk tillämpning av dessa störande teknologier, med fokus på deras inverkan på Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM).

Huvudfynden visar att Blockchains oföränderliga och transparenta datahantering avsevärt förbättrar tillförlitligheten och trovärdigheten hos DT-data. Integrationen av AI med DTs underlättar prediktivt underhåll och optimering av byggnadsoperationer genom att tillhandahålla realtidsdataanalys och automatiserade beslutsprocesser. Studien erkänner dock betydande hinder, inklusive kompatibilitetsproblem och fragmenterad implementering av dessa teknologier i drift- och underhållsfasen (O&M) av byggnadsanläggningar under ALM.

För att ta itu med dessa utmaningar utvecklades ett konceptuellt ramverk och en prototypplattform som visar praktiska lösningar för att integrera dessa teknologier i fastighetsautomationssystem (BMS). Det föreslagna ramverket betonar spårning av data i realtid, säker datalagring och automatiserad utförande av underhållsuppgifter, vilket leder till ökad driftseffektivitet och kostnadsbesparingar.

Denna forskning bidrar till kunskapsbasen genom att tillhandahålla ett strukturerat tillvägagångssätt för att integrera avancerade teknologier i BMS, med fokus på de praktiska implikationerna och hållbarhetsfördelarna. Resultaten understryker vikten av intressentengagemang och behovet av kontinuerlig teknologianpassning för att realisera hela potentialen av smarttillgångshantering i den byggda miljön.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Jönköping: Jönköping University, School of Engineering, 2024. p. 79
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JTH Dissertation Series ; 091
Keywords
Smart buildings, Digitalization, Asset Management, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twin, Blockchain, Building Operation and Maintenance
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Construction Management Computer Sciences
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urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-66762 (URN)978-91-89785-15-1 (ISBN)978-91-89785-16-8 (ISBN)
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2024-10-24, E1405 (Gjuterisalen), Tekniska Högskolan, Jönköping, 10:00 (English)
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Available from: 2024-12-16 Created: 2024-12-16 Last updated: 2026-03-12Bibliographically approved

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