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The construction industry is facing pressing challenges of sustainability, durability, and resilience in the context of climate change and urbanization. Advanced materials such as photocatalytic cementitious composites, self-healing concretes, phase change materials (PCMs), shape-memory alloys (SMAs), and green concrete have emerged as promising solutions. This review synthesizes developments reported in the past two decades across these domains. Photocatalytic concretes enable pollution reduction and self-cleaning surfaces through TiO? activation. Self-healing concretes, employing bacteria, encapsulated agents, and chemical triggers, extend structural service life. PCMs provide energy-efficient building envelopes by stabilizing thermal fluctuations. SMAs enhance adaptive and repair functions in infrastructure. Finally, green concrete developments, including waste utilization and low-carbon binders, contribute toward circular economy principles. The review identifies synergies, knowledge gaps, and future opportunities for mainstream adoption of these smart and sustainable construction materials.