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Mapping Construction Workforce Competencies for Blue Infrastructure: Scopus AI-Based Literature Review
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This study identifies and maps the specific competencies required by the construction workforce for implementing blue infrastructure in coastal areas through an AI-enhanced systematic literature review. Using Scopus AI to analyze global scientific literature, this research develops a competency framework encompassing six dimensions: technical, ecological and environmental, regional planning and design, collaborative and interdisciplinary, analytical and research, and social and soft skills. The analysis reveals 25 specific competencies essential for construction experts, highlighting the shift from conventional technical skills toward integrated cross-sector capabilities. Key findings demonstrate that effective blue infrastructure implementation requires mastery of hydrological modeling, ecosystem service assessment, adaptive coastal design, and spatial data management (GIS/BIM), along with strong stakeholder collaboration and a clear understanding of environmental policy. This framework provides a strategic foundation for developing vocational education curricula, professional certification programs, and workforce development policies aligned with sustainable construction practices and nature-based solutions, particularly relevant for developing countries facing water infrastructure challenges and climate adaptation needs.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/invotec.v21i2.86803
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