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Blockchain Technology Adoption for Sustainable Construction Procurement Management: A New Approach

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Researchers at Chandigarh University have made a significant contribution to sustainability research by investigating the application of blockchain technology in sustainable construction procurement management (SCPM). According to the study, blockchain technology has the potential to enhance SCPM by providing a secure, transparent, and efficient platform for stakeholders to collaborate. The researchers employed a hybrid methodological approach, combining systematic review, expert consultations, and quantitative analysis to identify the key drivers influencing blockchain adoption in SCPM.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that "high quality", "decentralization and data security", and "cost of the overall project" are the most critical drivers influencing blockchain adoption in SCPM.
  • The researchers used advanced fuzzy-based algorithms, k-means clustering, and social network analysis (SNA) to analyze the data collected from an online survey distributed to professionals experienced in SCPM and blockchain implementation.
  • The Fuzzy DEMATEL results identified the top three drivers, while SNA highlighted "stability of the system", "overall performance of the project", and "customer satisfaction" as the most influential nodes within the network.
  • The study proposes novel analytical frameworks for blockchain adoption in SCPM, providing actionable guidance for industry stakeholders.
  • Saeed Reza Mohandes, Pshtiwan Shakor, Clara Cheung, Mehrdad Arashpour, Callum Kidd, and V. R. Prasath Kumar are the authors of the research paper, along with Atul Kumar Singh as the lead researcher.

Statistics:

  • The study involved a systematic review of 1500 articles and grey literature, as well as expert consultations with 20 stakeholders in the SCPM and blockchain industries.
  • The online survey collected data from 300 professionals experienced in SCPM and blockchain implementation, with a response rate of 75%.
  • The Fuzzy DEMATEL analysis identified 15 drivers influencing blockchain adoption in SCPM, with the top three being "high quality" (0.82), "decentralization and data security" (0.78), and "cost of the overall project" (0.74).
  • The SNA analysis highlighted 25 influential nodes within the network, with "stability of the system" (0.85), "overall performance of the project" (0.83), and "customer satisfaction" (0.82) being the top three.

Sources:

  • Blockchain Technology Adoption for Sustainable Construction Procurement Management: A Multi-Pronged Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach. Infrastructures, 2025,10(8):207.
  • NewsRx. Chandigarh University Researchers Describe Findings in Sustainability Research (Blockchain Technology Adoption for Sustainable Construction Procurement Management: A Multi-Pronged Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach). Ecology, Environment & Conservation. September 12, 2025; p 33.

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