Human-Data Interaction (HDI) and Blockchain: an exploration of the open research challenges for the construction community

Jennifer Li*, Dimosthenis Kifokeris, Masoud Barati, Gulben Calis, Barry Gledson, Daniel Hall, Jens Hunhevicz, Mohamad Kassem, Mahir Msawil, Marijana Srećković

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Abstract

Challenges for human-data interaction (HDI) have not yet been contextualized within blockchain implementation in construction. In this positional paper, a focus group accepts the EC3 HDI Committee’s working definition of construction specific HDI, and identifies technical (immutability, data storage, transparency, system design, integrating technologies), non-technical (ethics, economic models, environmental, political, social), and overlapping (governance, data usage, data analysis, and data control) factors to be considered in the intersection of HDI and blockchain. Those considerations led to open questions for future research efforts – e.g., regarding what data types (and the associated HDI) are suitable when implementing blockchain in the built environment.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction and the 40th International CIB W78 Conference
Place of PublicationSt-Niklaas, Belgium
PublisherEuropean Council on Computing in Construction (EC3)
Number of pages8
Volume4
ISBN (Electronic)9780701702731
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jul 2023
Event2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction & 40th International CIB W78 Conference - Out of the Blue Resort, Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 10 Jul 202312 Jul 2023
https://ec-3.org/conference2023/

Publication series

NameComputing in Construction
PublisherEuropean Council on Computing in Construction (EC3)
ISSN (Electronic)2684-1150

Conference

Conference2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction & 40th International CIB W78 Conference
Abbreviated title2023 EC3
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityHeraklion
Period10/07/2312/07/23
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