Blockchain, smart contracts and distributed ledger technologies in the built environment : key concepts, technologies, and applications /

"Emerging evidence, as explored in this book, highlights DLT's capabilities in transparency and trust (immutable records and enhanced accountability), efficiency and automation (smart contracts and streamlined processes), data security (decentralised integrity), collaborative governance (s...

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Corporate Author:	Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors:	Kassem, Mohamad (Editor), Maciel, Abel (Editor), Hall, Daniel M., 1985- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2025.
Series:	The built environment
Subjects:	Appropriate technology. Blockchains (Databases) Built environment > Technological innovations. Construction industry > Technological innovations. Infrastructure (Economics) > Technological innovations. Smart contracts. Technologie appropriée. Chaînes de blocs. Contrats intelligents. appropriate technology. Appropriate technology Construction industry > Technological innovations Infrastructure (Economics) Smart contracts Electronic books.
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Summary:	"Emerging evidence, as explored in this book, highlights DLT's capabilities in transparency and trust (immutable records and enhanced accountability), efficiency and automation (smart contracts and streamlined processes), data security (decentralised integrity), collaborative governance (shared decision-making), tokenisation (democratised ownership), integration (synergy with digital twins, BIM and IoT), and sustainability (circular economies, renewable energy). However, adoption in the built environment faces several challenges, including legal, technical, ethical and stakeholder barriers. Combining theoretical and practical perspectives, this book examines the potential of blockchain and DLT in both the delivery and management of the built environment, addressing their adoption frameworks, applications and associated benefits and challenges."--IET Digital Library.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xxiv, 468 pages).
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781839538353 183953835X