This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research, innovations, and practical applications in the field of sustainability, with a focus on construction materials and their use in building and civil engineering structures. As an outcome of the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations (ICSDI 2026), this book presents a selection of peer-reviewed papers from prominent researchers and engineers around the world. This book covers a broad range of topics, including construction and resilient infrastructure, sustainable manufacturing, industrial ecology, renewable energy, future cities, sustainable built environment design, and policies, regulations, and economics for achieving sustainable development goals. This book serves as an essential reference for graduate students, engineers, and scientists, as well as industry professionals working in the field of sustainability. This book aligns with the book series's scope that aims to contribute to progress in the industry, energy, and construction sciences, techniques, and industries through communication between research and practice. It is also a valuable resource for practitioners and policymakers who are interested in understanding the latest technological advancements and innovations in sustainability to solve real-world problems.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and practical applications in the field of sustainability Aligns with the scope of book series scope which aims to contribute to progress in the construction sciences Covers a broad range of topics, including construction and resilient infrastructure

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Mohamed Ezzat Al-Atroush is an associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Prince Sultan University (PSU), Riyadh, KSA. Specializing in geotechnical engineering, his work focuses on resilient infrastructure applications and sustainable development. He obtained his M.Sc. in 2013 and Ph.D. in 2018, both from Ain Shams University, with research that gained international recognition. Since joining PSU in 2019, he has been instrumental in founding the Structures and Materials (S&M) Research Lab and recently established the GeoTech 2.0 Research Lab, an advanced AI-driven geotechnical research facility funded by a major research grant of 3.4 million SAR.

Ir Dr Zahiraniza Mustaffa is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) in Malaysia. She has a Ph.D. in Pipeline Engineering from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta in Canada, and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Her research interests include pipeline engineering, reliability and integrity, probabilistic design, and risk assessment.

Dr. Moustafa M. Nasralla (senior member, IEEE) is a distinguished academic and researcher in communications and networks engineering. He earned his B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from Hashemite University, Jordan, in 2010, an M.Sc. in Networking and Data Communications from Kingston University, London, U.K., in 2011, and a Ph.D. from the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Computing (SEC), Kingston University London, in 2015. Dr. Nasralla is currently an associate professor and chairman of the Department of Communications and Networks Engineering at Prince Sultan University (PSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He also serves as the head of the Smart Systems Engineering Laboratory (SSEL), where he leads innovative research in IoT, AI, and smart cities. He is an alumni member of the Wireless Multimedia and Networking (WMN) Research Group at Kingston University, further enriching his international research credentials.

Abdulhakim Almajid serves as the dean of the College of Engineering at Prince Sultan University (PSU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Under his leadership, the college emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, closely collaborating with the Research and Initiative Center to bridge the gap between academia and industry. An accomplished researcher, Prof. Almajid has contributed significantly to the field of materials science and engineering. His recent publications include studies on the mechanical properties of 3Dprinted carbon-fiber composites and the development of polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate microfibrillar composites to support waste management. In recognition of his scholarly impact, Prof. Almajid was featured in Stanford University's list of the world's top 2% scientists, highlighting his careerlong achievements. Prof. Almajid's leadership and research endeavors continue to advance PSU's mission of fostering innovation and excellence in engineering education.

Inhalt

1. The use of local materials as traditional building materials to protect the Sahara's climatic heritage.- 2. Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Recycled Concrete Aggregate for Sustainable Construction.- 3. Sustainable and Smart Construction: Advancement of Building Materials and Construction Technologies.- 4. AI-Driven Urban Expansion Simulation: Predicting Resource Use, Land Dynamics, and Sustainability in Riyadh.- 5. Social Media Influencers and Consumer Behavior: A Systematic Review through the Lens of Emerging Digital Trends.