This book provides information and practical solutions for different challenges that face infrastructure projects and different smart cities components. It provides academics, industry professionals, and researchers with the knowledge and insights needed to participate in the design and construction of new generation of smart cities and communities. This book includes case studies and descriptions of ongoing smart city projects in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and introduces cutting edge trends and technologies for successful project completion and problem-solving tips for new industry trends including artificial intelligence, internet of things, autonomous vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, big data, and smart materials.

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Dr. Amin Akhnoukh earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt (1997), M.S. in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University, Kansas, USA (2005), and Doctorate in Construction Engineering from the University of Nebrsaka-Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (2008). Currently, Dr. Akhnoukh is an Associate Professor at the Construction Management Department, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA. Dr. Akhnoukh is a registered professional engineer in the States of Arkansas and North Carolina. Dr. Akhnoukh research interests include the investigation of construction materials performance and precast/prestressed concrete bridges performance. Dr. Akhnoukh has published more than 70 journal articles, conference proceedings, book chapters, and proceeding books.