IX ELAGEC Special Issue- Editorial Note

Abstract

Volume 39(3) Special Edition: IX Ibero-American Congress on Construction Management and Technology (ELAGEC) features articles addressing the main trends impacting the construction industry in Ibero-America. This volume compiles peer-reviewed and expanded articles on Construction 4.0, Lean Construction, Sustainability, and Social Aspects. The first articles highlight technological advancements such as the integration of AI with BIM and ERP for industrialized construction, a comparative study on 3D concrete printing applied to complex geometries, and the use of BIM and drones to enhance building maintenance in low-digital-maturity contexts. Lean Construction studies focus on improving safety, subcontract management, and collaborative design, demonstrating efficiency gains and risk reduction. Sustainability is examined through public housing models, workforce well-being, and procurement strategies under the Covenant of Mayors initiative. Finally, social aspects explore the gender gap in education and workforce retention in construction, highlighting challenges and opportunities for inclusion. The Revista Ingeniería de Construcción thanks the authors, reviewers, and all collaborators involved in the preparation of this special edition.