Ploennigs, JoernJoernPloennigsSmarsly, KayKaySmarslyBerger, MarkusMarkusBergerDragos, KosmasKosmasDragosKliesch, MartinMartinKliesch2025-11-042025-11-042025-10-15Advanced Engineering Informatics 69 (Part B): 103960 (2026)https://hdl.handle.net/11420/58449Quantum computing is expected to offer solutions to computational problems that are otherwise computationally intractable. Although the core technology is still being developed, quantum-inspired computing already has been offering practical advantages for several computationally challenging problems. Despite the promising potential of both quantum computing and quantum-inspired computing, applications in civil engineering remain underexplored. This study aims to lay the foundation for future adoption by introducing the fundamental principles of quantum computing and quantum-inspired computing and by conducting a multivocal literature review. The review provides insights into the current research landscape in civil engineering and offers a detailed analysis of potential use cases and application areas. The findings are expected to serve as a foundation for guiding future research endeavors and practical deployments of quantum computing and quantum-inspired computing in civil engineering, as these technologies continue to mature.en1474-03462025Part BElesiverhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Civil engineeringQuantum computingQuantum-inspired computingResearch directionsComputer Science, Information and General Works::004: Computer SciencesTechnology::624: Civil Engineering, Environmental EngineeringJournal Articlehttps://doi.org/10.15480/882.1607710.1016/j.aei.2025.10396010.15480/882.16077Journal Article