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Challenges in Building Information Modelling and Robotics Integration in Malaysia’s Future Construction Industry

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|May 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 145 - 154
Submitted on: Dec 22, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 23, 2025
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Published on: May 19, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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