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Blockchain-Enabled Provenance Tracking for Sustainable Material Reuse in Construction Supply Chains

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  • Stanly Wilson

    (School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
    Department of Information Technology, St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur 441108, India)

  • Kwabena Adu-Duodu

    (School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Yinhao Li

    (School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Ringo Sham

    (School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Mohammed Almubarak

    (School of Computer Science and Informatics, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 4AG, UK)

  • Yingli Wang

    (Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 4AG, UK)

  • Ellis Solaiman

    (School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Charith Perera

    (School of Computer Science and Informatics, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 4AG, UK)

  • Rajiv Ranjan

    (School of Computing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK)

  • Omer Rana

    (School of Computer Science and Informatics, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 4AG, UK)

Abstract

The growing complexity of construction supply chains and the significant impact of the construction industry on the environment demand an understanding of how to reuse and repurpose materials. In response to this critical challenge, research gaps that are significant in promoting material circularity are described. Despite its potential, the use of blockchain technology in construction faces challenges in verifiability, scalability, privacy, and interoperability. We propose a novel multilayer blockchain framework to enhance provenance tracking and data retrieval to enable a reliable audit trail. The framework utilises a privacy-centric solution that combines decentralised and centralised storage, security, and privacy. Furthermore, the framework implements access control to strengthen security and privacy, fostering transparency and information sharing among the stakeholders. These contributions collectively lead to trusted material circularity in a built environment. The implementation framework aims to create a prototype for blockchain applications in construction supply chains.

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  • Stanly Wilson & Kwabena Adu-Duodu & Yinhao Li & Ringo Sham & Mohammed Almubarak & Yingli Wang & Ellis Solaiman & Charith Perera & Rajiv Ranjan & Omer Rana, 2024. "Blockchain-Enabled Provenance Tracking for Sustainable Material Reuse in Construction Supply Chains," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-20, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:16:y:2024:i:4:p:135-:d:1377368
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    1. Saman Davari & Meisam Jaberi & Adam Yousfi & Erik Poirier, 2023. "A Traceability Framework to Enable Circularity in the Built Environment," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(10), pages 1-23, May.
    2. Atul Kumar Singh & V. R. Prasath Kumar & Muhammad Irfan & Saeed Reza Mohandes & Usama Awan, 2023. "Revealing the Barriers of Blockchain Technology for Supply Chain Transparency and Sustainability in the Construction Industry: An Application of Pythagorean FAHP Methods," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-27, July.
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