Internet of Things in construction supply chain management: a review of applications, challenges, integration pathways and future directions

Purpose Despite extensive research on Internet of Things (IoT) applications in the construction industry, there remains a critical gap in understanding its systematic implementation and effectiveness, specifically within construction supply chain management (CSCM). This study aims to provide a systematic review of IoT applications in CSCM, highlighting their current applications, associated challenges and emerging integration pathways. Design/methodology/approach A PRISMA-based systematic literature review was conducted, drawing on 28 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers from Scopus and Web of Science for bibliometric and qualitative content analysis. Findings The review shows that IoT has…