Mai, Thu GiangNguyen, MinhGhobakhlou, AkbarYan, Wei QiChhun, BunlengNguyen, Hoa2024-06-242024-06-242024-09Automation in Construction, ISSN: 0926-5805 (Print), Elsevier BV, 165, 105522-105522. doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2024.1055220926-5805http://hdl.handle.net/10292/17687This paper analyzes the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the construction industry from 2014 to 2023, focusing on enhancing security, communication, and maintenance. It combines in-depth analysis of 121 papers with visualizations of 507 articles from major databases such as SCOPUS, IEEE, ACM, Science Direct, and Google Scholar to map AI advancements in construction. The study found that security is established as a mature research domain, whereas communication and maintenance are at comparatively earlier stages of development. Specifically, the analysis reveals a shift from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to more sophisticated technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual Reality (VR), blockchain, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and digital twins, which significantly improve security. Communication and maintenance have also evolved towards greater digital integration and predictive analytics. The integration of AI innovations with human expertise is emphasized as a strategic direction to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in construction.© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/09 Engineering12 Built Environment and DesignBuilding & Construction33 Built environment and design40 EngineeringJournal ArticleOpenAccess10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105522