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Deep learning for safety risk management in modular construction: status, strengths, challenges, and future directions


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Junjia, Yin and Alias, Aidi Hizami and Haron, Nuzul Azam and Abu Bakar, Nabilah (2025) Deep learning for safety risk management in modular construction: status, strengths, challenges, and future directions. Automation in Construction, 169. art. no. 105894. pp. 1-18. ISSN 0926-5805

Abstract

Occupational health risks such as falls from height, electrocution, object strikes, mechanical injuries, and collapses have plagued the construction industry. Deep learning algorithms are exploding due to their outstanding analytical capabilities and are believed to improve safety management significantly. Therefore, this paper systematically reviewed the literature on DL algorithms from 2015 to 2024 in modular construction. It found that the six most popular DL algorithms in this area are “Convolutional Neural Network (CNN),” “Recurrent Neural Network (RNN),” “Generative Adversarial Network (GAN),” “Auto-Encoder (AE),” “Deep Belief Network (DBN)” and “Transformer.” However, in addition to each algorithm's limitations, problems like data constraints, talent gaps, and a lack of guidance frameworks also exist. To address these issues, three strategies are proposed. They are “establishing a multi-modal data sharing platform,” “proposing a paradigm framework for the application of DL algorithms,” and “constructing a compound construction talent training mechanism,” which provide researchers with future references.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Control and Systems Engineering
Subject: Civil and Structural Engineering
Subject: Building and Construction
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105894
Publisher: Elsevier
Keywords: Autoencoder; Convolutional neural network; Deep learning algorithms; Generative adversarial network; Modular construction; Safety risk; Systematic review
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Depositing User: Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited: 04 Jun 2026 03:19
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2026 03:19
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/124128
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