This chapter aligns with Goals 9, 11, and 13 by outlining nondestructive evaluation methods which extend the lifecycle of these buildings and make their materials more durable.

This chapter aligns with Goals 9 and 14 by studying the risk-based assessment methods associated with health, safety, and environmental protection of engineering structures and infrastructure, discussing how to prevent and mitigate oil and gas leaks, fires, explosions, and more.

This content aligns with Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by exploring the educational opportunities of artificial intelligence and considering how to ensure the ethical, inclusive, and equitable use of these technologies for all populations.

This chapter advances the UN SDG goals 9 and 11 by exploring the potential of AI tools to promote smart civil engineering.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by discussing the relation between memory, emotion, and mental health, as well as the impacts of technological innovations such as social media.

This chapter aligns with Goals 9, 11, and 13 by focusing on the use of renewable and recyclable materials, as well as adoption of methods to reduce energy consumption and waste.

This chapter aligns with Goals 9, 11, 12 by emphasizing the responsible disposal of toxic building materials and providing guidance on selecting materials that have a positive effect on the health of occupants and the environment.

The content aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting the valorization of agroindustrial residues like rice bran to reduce waste and create value-added products. It also supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through its focus on research and development for industrial applications in biorefinery systems.