Digital Traceability and Lifecycle Performance of Bamboo-Based Construction Materials: Enhancing Durability and Circular Reuse through Smart Monitoring

Authors

  • Anber Abraheem Mohammad

    Digital Marketing Department, Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan
  • Suleiman Ibrahim Mohammad

    Business Administration Department, Business School, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq 25113, Jordan; Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Malaysia
  • Asokan Vasudevan

    Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Malaysia; Faculty of Management, Shinawatra University, 99 Moo 10, Bangtoey, Samkhok 12160, Thailand; Business Administration and Management, Wekerle Business School, 1083 Budapest, Hungary
  • Naomi Yang

    Career Services, INTI International College Subang, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia
  • Mahirah Saidah Marzuki

    Academic Support Unit (ASU), INTI Corporate Office, INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Malaysia
  • Mayibongwe Tafara Mudzengi

    International Relations and Collaborations Centre (IRCC), INTI International University, Nilai 71800, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jbms.v8i3.12661
Received: 3 November 2025 | Revised: 22 December 2025 | Accepted: 26 January 2026 | Published Online: 2 July 2026

Abstract

This paper explores the role that traceability and the use of predictive analytics could play in improving the durability and reusability of bamboo-based building materials. In an effort to better understand the problem being solved, a web-based monitoring platform has been developed across bamboo building projects in Jordan leveraging the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, machine learning modelling algorithms, and a web-based dashboard. The data generated from the installed sensors was modelled using algorithms such as the Random Forest algorithm and the XG Boost algorithm. Additionally, interviews were done. Analysis revealed improved durability in the digitally traceable bamboo parts compared to the manually inspected parts through the increased residual strength of 9–12% and a life span of about three months. Introduction of environmental factors enabled the life span recalibration in the digital-twin system (R2 = 0.89) compared to the previous predictions. Reuse circularity in the digital-twin platform improved as 62% of the components were categorized as high-reuse components. A combination of predictive intelligence and environmental analysis describes a replicable approach for the sustainable management of building materials in data-driven construction environments.

Keywords:

Digital Traceability; Bamboo Durability; Circular Reuse; Digital Twin; Sustainable Construction

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Mohammad, A. A., Mohammad, S. I., Vasudevan, A., Yang, N., Marzuki, M. S., & Mudzengi, M. T. (2026). Digital Traceability and Lifecycle Performance of Bamboo-Based Construction Materials: Enhancing Durability and Circular Reuse through Smart Monitoring. Journal of Building Material Science, 8(3), 1–23. https://doi.org/10.30564/jbms.v8i3.12661

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