Cyber-resilient Construction: AI-powered Security and Its Impact on Automation & Labor Productivity

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@article{1707488,
      author = {Maliha Zaman Nizum},
      title = {Cyber-resilient Construction: AI-powered Security and Its Impact on Automation & Labor Productivity},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {9},
      pages = {440-455},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707488.pdf},
      abstract = {The construction industry transition to digital processing has increased the importance of automated technologies and smart solutions therefore putting cybersecurity at the center. The attacks on construction projects through cyber means obstruct automated work sequences while endangering confidential information and adversely affecting job performance effectiveness. This paper evaluates how AI security technology improves cybersecurity capabilities in building projects. This paper explores the use of AI risks mitigation strategies which combine real-time threat indicators alongside intrusion blocking capabilities and blockchain protection for data security systems based for smart construction spaces. The paper investigates AI's automation ability and its employee productivity impact through a study of process optimization benefits alongside workforce teamwork promotion and cybersecurity protection methods which avoid operational losses. The paper introduces an artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity model for construction operations which handles system scalability as well as integration needs. AI-powered security mechanisms will create a future of increased resilience combined with productivity and security which follows cybersecurity regulations properly.},
      keywords = {Cyber-Resilient Construction, AI-Powered Security in Construction, Automation and Cybersecurity in Construction, AI-Driven Risk Mitigation in Construction, Impact of AI on Labor Productivity},
      month = {March},
  }