Strategies for drone adoption in construction sector: a TOPSIS and 5W2H approach for decision-making

Purpose This study aims to identify and prioritize critical barriers to drone deployment in the construction sector, which faces unique challenges due to regulatory, technical and socio-environmental factors. Design/methodology/approach This research identifies barriers related to the implementation of drone in the construction sector through a literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles and construction industry experts. The study uses the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to systematically evaluate and rank barriers to drone implementation. Data was gathered through expert surveys, providing insights from experienced professionals within the construction…