Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management

Retraction notice: Cost prediction of building projects using the novel hybrid RA-ANN model

Enhancing environmental sustainability through lean construction principles: an industry-based SEM analysis

In the modern era, the concept of sustainability has become pervasive, permeating various sectors, including the construction industry. Driven by growing environmental concerns…

Integrating expert insights and data analytics for enhanced construction productivity monitoring and control: a machine learning approach

This study aims to enhance productivity monitoring and control in the construction industry by integrating data-driven analytics with expert insights.

Unveiling the complexity code: navigating BIM-enabled projects with a project management complexity index

This study aims to investigate the complexity factors associated with BIM-enabled projects. BIM has been widely promoted as a potential solution to numerous challenges that hinder…

Automatic generation of inspection knowledge for highway construction via the integration of computer vision and ontology reasoning

Current practices for inspecting highway construction predominantly rely on manual processes, which result in subjective assessments, errors and time inefficiencies. The purpose…

Adaptive information retrieval for enhanced building safety management leveraging BIM

This paper introduces a novel method to improve building safety management by leveraging building information modeling (BIM) and adaptive information retrieval techniques. The…

Measuring complexity in mega construction projects: fuzzy comprehensive evaluation and grey relational analysis

Mega construction projects (MCPs), characterized by their vast scale, numerous stakeholders and complex management, often face significant uncertainties and challenges. While…

Strategic resource amalgamation and diversified business operations: unraveling competitive advantage in Chinese construction contractors

Existing research lacks exploration of factors that can drive contractors to expand their market, resulting in a research gap where they cannot identify key determining factors in…

Enabling digital transformation of traditional enterprises through industrial internet platforms: a study from an ecosystem perspective

Industrial Internet Platform (IIP) integrates various new information technologies and forms an ecosystem around the platform. It promotes the optimization of resource elements…

Evaluation for digital transformation capability of construction enterprises: a case study in China

With the development of a new generation of digital technologies, digital transformation (DT) has become an inevitable trend for enterprises to achieve development in various…

Accident cause analysis for lifting prefabricated components of assembled buildings based on hybrid simulation technology from human factor perspective

This paper aims to explore the characteristics of lifting accidents and the significance of influencing factors and explain the causes from the perspective of human factors…

Formation and dynamics of prefabricated building innovation network

With the uptake of prefabricated construction (PC) facing serious obstacles in China, networked innovation can break the technical constraints while also containing the risks in…

Predicting project performance from occupational stress, psychological availability and ethical leadership: moderated-mediation and mediated-moderation models

This study, respectively, explored the mediating and moderating influences of psychological availability and ethical leadership on the relationship between occupational stress and…

Fuzzy synthetic evaluation of intervention measures to enhance the psychological health and well-being of expatriate construction professionals

With the rise in international construction projects, addressing the psychological health concerns of expatriate construction professionals (EXCPs) has become of paramount…

Safety attitudes and safety management: perspectives of managerial personnel and frontline workers in construction sites in China

This study employed a questionnaire survey to understand the safety attitudes, focusing on safety motivation and risk tolerance as well as safety management practices, including…

Multi-objective time-cost-safety risk trade-off optimization for the construction scheduling problem

The purpose of this study is to enable the planning of construction projects with simultaneous consideration of time, cost and safety risks. It also aims to improve the…

Challenges of workforce diversity uptake in the construction industry: a mixed review approach

Workforce diversity is essential for success from the perspectives of economic development and intellectual property. However, the construction industry is losing out on these…

Synthesizing customer satisfaction and loyalty through contractors’ service quality and brand image

The present study developed an integrated model to evaluate the relationship between service quality, brand image, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in the context of…

Do public-private partnerships (PPPs) promote the sustainable development of infrastructure (SDI)? Evidence from China

To address challenges such as inadequate funding and inefficiency in public infrastructure construction, PPPs have gained significant global traction. This study aims to…

Mapping the trajectories of digital technology innovation in the construction industry: an integrated SPNP and Louvain approach

Despite the continuous development and application of new digital technologies in the construction industry, there has been little research on digital technology trajectories in…

Strategies to recruit and retain generation Z in the built environment sector

Generation Z built environment (BE) undergraduates and graduates (Zoomers) are the latest cohort entering the job market. Existing research has yet to comprehensively explore…

Ethical transgressions in the construction industry in Sarawak, Malaysia: perspectives of quantity surveyors

The unethical practices of quantity surveyors (QSs) are affecting quality of construction projects, leading to projects’ time and cost overruns. However, the unethical practices…

Exploring the impacts of risk perception and risk management planning on innovation orientation: a PLS-SEM approach

Although risk and innovation are often linked, current studies exploring the correlation between these terms are scarce. This study empirically examines the relationship between…

The role of interpersonal distrust as a mediator of the relationship between ethnic minorities and knowledge hiding in international construction projects

This study explores the factors influencing knowledge hiding (KH) in international construction projects (ICPs), focussing on the role of ethnic minorities (EMs) and interpersonal…

An integrated risk prioritization and determination of activity-wise delay (IRPAD) framework for enhancing schedule management in tunnel projects

This study aims to develop a comprehensive framework for addressing delays in tunnel construction projects by leveraging predictable risk factors. Tunnel projects often encounter…

Post occupancy evaluation of the relocatable modular construction method for temporary educational facilities

This study aims to evaluate user satisfaction and perceptions of the relocatable modular school (RMS) system in South Korea. It seeks to identify key factors for improvement to…

Evaluating the research and development (R&D) efficiency of the Chinese construction industry

The construction industry has been investigating “where Henry Ford is in the industry system.” Given that listed construction enterprises are the backbone of the promotion of the…

Bolstering the initiative of construction project members: a self-determination lens combining project social media use

In today’s turbulent and complex era, initiative behavior is becoming more drawn to construction projects but challenging to arouse as it is free of the established regulations in…

Two-stage algorithm for automatic repair of pavement cracks

To develop an automated system for identifying and repairing cracks in asphalt pavements, addressing the urgent need for efficient pavement maintenance solutions amidst increasing…

Utilizing multiple intelligences as a means to improving claim performance outcomes in project-based organizations

Project claim performance is often poor with negative consequences for project-based organizations (PBOs). Conflict and emotion are reported to impact organizational claim…

Beyond blueprints: unveiling sustainable housing ambitions – a TAM and EMGB fusion among paraprofessionals in urban construction landscape

This study explores the factors influencing the investment intentions of potential home buyers among paraprofessionals in sustainable housing within urban construction. By…

Artificial intelligence models to predict optimal trade-off on construction management

This research aims to introduce a novel algorithm, the Chaotic Giant Pacific Octopus Optimizer (CGPOO) and demonstrate framework includes four key aspects: time, cost, quality and…

Between a rock and a hard place: managers’ work–family issues in the construction industry and how they compare to workers

Set in the construction industry, this study aims to better understand managers’ work–family conflict (WFC) and their challenges regarding work–family (WF) issues, and to compare…

A comprehensive evaluation of factors influencing offsite construction and BIM integration in the construction industry

The construction industry's transformation of prefabrication into large-scale offsite manufacturing continues to grow. While the Offsite Construction (OSC) transition has brought…

Exploring the key drivers of inter-organizational knowledge transfer in projects: evidence from international construction projects

Despite the knowledge transfer in project contexts which has been extensively studied by scholars, the study on inter-organizational knowledge transfer in international…

Investigating the impact of multiple governance mechanisms on new infrastructure projects performance: evidence from China

This study aims to construct a “contractual–relational–governmental” 3D governance framework for new infrastructure projects (NIPs) within China’s distinct institutional context…

Unsafe behavior identification on construction sites by combining computer vision and knowledge graph–based reasoning

Workers' unsafe behavior is the main cause of construction safety accidents, thereby highlighting the critical importance of behavior-based management. To compensate for the…

Blueprints for success: applying structural equation modeling in dam construction planning

The current research environment lacks a thorough examination of project success in specific domains, particularly in the context of dam project performance. Although there is a…

A comprehensive framework for examining the influence of tower crane safe operations on sustainable practices in modular integrated construction

This study aims to explore the tower crane safety factors (TCSFs) that influence tower crane safe operations (TCSOs) in modular integrated construction (MiC). It evaluates how the…

Unveiling the effects of influencing factors on PPP project capital structure in China using machine learning

This study aims to investigate the determinants of the capital structure of public–private partnership (PPP) projects in China and the nonlinear relationship between them.

Application of the maturity model for collaborative scheduling for construction projects

This paper introduces the weighting, analysis and validation method used in the development of the Maturity Model for Collaborative Scheduling (MMCS). The scoring and ranking…

A strategic evaluation of BIM-driven information management in the context of ISO 19650-2 standard

This paper presents an in-depth evaluation of BIM-driven information management in the context of ISO 19650-2. The study aimed to understand and evaluate the existing mechanisms…

The roles of supply chain integration, eco-design and digital transformation in improving sustainable construction performance

Enhancing sustainable construction supply chain performance is crucial and can be achieved through supply chain integration, eco-design and digital transformation. This study aims…

Research on the green development path of prefabricated building industry based on intelligent technology

In order to make the construction industry develop in the direction of greening, this paper analyzes whether the application of intelligent technology in prefabricated buildings…

Is blockchain cost-effective in construction project management? A systematic review from the perspective of transaction cost

Blockchain technology (BCT) is considered a promising tool to improve the productivity of construction project management. Existing research has studied its potential costs and…

The influences of internal work locus of control on knowledge loss and organizational performance: role of job rotation in Chinese construction firms

Knowledge loss (KL) is still an unfortunate fact, causing many challenges, including poor organisational performance, despite prior efforts to investigate knowledge retention…

Research on safety risk factors of metro shield tunnel construction in China based on social network analysis

During metro construction using the shield method, the construction process's complexity, the construction environment's variability, and other factors can easily lead to tunnel…

Safety-risk assessment system for prefabricated building construction in China

Prefabricated building (PB) uses factory production and onsite assembly, which differs from traditional construction methods. This special construction approach may lead to…

Data envelopment analysis for performance measurement in the construction field: a systematic review

This paper systematically presents a critical review of data envelopment analysis (DEA) for performance measurement in the construction field.

Research on the decision-making of neighborhood renewal projects based on low-carbon technology

This study proposes low-carbon technology (LCT) solutions from the perspective of incremental cost-effectiveness and public satisfaction based on calculating carbon emissions and…

Identifying the policy configurational conditions for off-site construction development: a case of China

A series of policies have been formulated to promote off-site construction (OSC) development. However, the effectiveness of these policies has yet to be fully explored. This study…

Digitalization of construction-phase information management by project owners: qualitative analysis of potential benefits and probable factors

The US construction industry has been relatively slow to employ digital information technologies. The lack of adoption by project owners is a result of them not having a solid…

Financing mode and scheme decision support for large urban rail transit projects: a revised case-based reasoning approach

As the complex influencing factors for financing decisions and limited information at the early project stage often render inappropriate financing mode and scheme (FMS) selection…

Research on the evaluation method for safety cognitive ability of workers in high-risk construction positions

Safety cognitive ability is a key factor influencing unsafe behavior. However, the existing achievements have not yet involved the division of the hierarchical relationship of…

Intelligent identification of risks in construction contract clauses based on semantic reasoning

The number of construction dispute cases has surged in recent years. The effective exploration and management of risks associated with construction contracts helps to directly…

Research on contractor claim strategy based on the principle of maximizing profits by using evolutionary game model

This research uses the evolutionary game model theory to explore how to make decisions to maximize their own interests in the process of project claims from the perspective of…

A multi-attribute group decision-making framework for site selection of waste-to-energy project considering public participation

The waste-to-energy (WtE) project plays a significant role in the sustainable development of urban environments. However, the inherent “Not in my backyard” (NIMBY) effect presents…

Effect of contractual functions on contractors’ consummate performance behaviors in construction projects

The contractors’ consummate performance behavior is the key to achieving the project’s value added, but existing research has paid little attention to how to stimulate this…

Life cycle assessment and generative design: development of a national LCA tool for exterior walls

The promotion of sustainable design is demanded globally. The life cycle assessment (LCA) proved its reliability in this mission, but the difficulty and time required to apply it…

Relationship network of safety management elements in the construction industry under the perspective of resilience

Construction safety resilience is gradually gaining attention in the field of engineering construction as a new management concept and way to improve safety performance. However…

Exploring construction technical intelligence: a grounded theory approach to international construction professionals' adjustment in new technical contexts

This study aims to investigate the process of adjustment for international construction professionals when facing new technical contexts. It introduces a framework called…

A construction contract administration (CCA) framework for graduate architects’ professional development

Construction contract administration should be carried out by a person (normally engineer or architect depending on the type of contract) with expert technical knowledge of the…

From data silos to seamless integration and coordination: a data-asset centric approach to smart hospital facility management

Existing hospital building operations involve numerous information technology applications and complex building systems; therefore, an intelligent facility management (FM…

Incentives of the digital platform of experimental resource-sharing for megaprojects

The suppliers of experimental resources required in megaprojects are driven by short-term interests, presuming that participation in the digital platform would only increase their…

Framework for implementing an Agile-BIM in Brazilian public organizations based on the value-focused thinking method

This research purpose was to develop a Value-Focused Thinking (VFT)-based framework for implementing an Agile-BIM in public institutions in Brazil. The framework is used for…

Harnessing the power of ChatGPT to promote Construction Hazard Prevention through Design (CHPtD)

Construction Hazard Prevention through Design (CHPtD) is recognized as a pivotal strategy for enhancing workplace safety. Despite its theoretical potential, practical…

Analyzing the differential impact of variables on the success of solicited and unsolicited private participation in infrastructure projects using machine learning techniques

The study aims to examine the impact of key variables on the success of solicited and unsolicited private participation in infrastructure (PPI) projects using machine learning…

Exploring the impacts of leader anger expressions on employee boundary-spanning behavior in construction projects

Despite the increasing importance of boundary-spanning behaviors in construction projects, the research on how leader anger expressions impact employees’ boundary-spanning…

Evolutionary analysis of value co-destruction in urban village renovation using SEM-FCM model

Urban villages are prevalent informal settlements within Chinese cities, arising from urban expansion. These areas frequently face systematic demolition during urban renewal due…

An integrated machine learning approach for evaluating critical success factors influencing project portfolio management adoption in the construction industry

In today’s intricate and dynamic construction sector, traditional project management techniques, which view projects in isolation, are no longer sufficient. Project Portfolio…

Exploring the impact of job satisfaction on turnover intention among professionals in the construction industry

Turnover intention is a critical predictor of an employee’s turnover behaviour. A high level of turnover rate significantly affects the productivity and morale of an enterprise…

Big data analytics in the AEC industry: scientometric review and synthesis of research activities

Unlocking the potential of Big Data Analytics (BDA) has proven to be a transformative factor for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. This has prompted…

Analysis of the influencing factors of the cost of village prefabricated housing in rural revitalization: a southern Shaanxi case study

Under the rural revitalization, the effect of China's implementation of rural prefabricated housing is not obvious. Cost has become the biggest obstacle to its development…

A systematic taxonomic review of the application of BIM and digital twins technologies in the construction industry

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the transition from Building Information Modelling (BIM) to digital twins (DT) in the construction industry. Specifically, the…

Conceptualising project management capabilities for offsite construction

Recent research advocates that there are plenty of opportunities for key players in the offsite construction (OSC) sector to harness the full potential of advanced project…

Linking organizational safety support and construction workers’ safety behavior: the roles of safety motivation, emotional exhaustion and psychosocial safety climate

Construction workers’ safety behavior has been proven to be crucial in preventing occupational injuries and improving workplace safety, and organizational safety support provides…

Are construction enterprises with higher niches more willing to implement compliance behavior?

Construction enterprises increase their competitive advantage by joining the project ecosystem, but the dual nature of the enterprise’s niche has attracted attention, and existing…

An integrated multi-criteria decision making approach for selecting the starting location of railroad projects

The successful completion of linear infrastructure construction projects such as railroads, roads, tunnels, and pipelines relies heavily on decision-making processes during…

Spatial differences, evolutionary characteristics and driving factors on economic resilience of the construction industry: evidence from China

The sensitivity and fragility of the construction industry’s economic system make the economic resilience of the construction industry (ERCI) a key concern for stakeholders and…

Blockchain-enhanced computer vision approach for remote safety inspection in construction

Computer vision (CV) offers a promising approach to transforming the conventional in-person inspection practices prevalent within the construction industry. However, the reliance…

Strategies for improving project risk management via communication and integration: the case of Jordan

Project information is widely and thoroughly exchanged within construction projects. However, the risk management process exhibits deficiencies in coordination and visibility…

The impact of trust and risk perception on contractors' bid/no-bid decision-making in China – a multiple mediation model

The sustainable development of contractor organizations depends highly on bidding decision-making of projects. This current study, leveraging the risk decision-making theory…

Interdisciplinary perspective on architectural programming: current status and future directions

Architectural programming, as a critical phase in construction projects, has been widely recognized for its importance and advantages throughout the construction process. With the…

PESTEL analysis of corporate social responsibility performance in construction organizations

This study aims to investigate the influence of external factors identified by the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal (PESTEL) framework on…

Exploring the missing link between top management teams' characteristics and environmental information disclosures of construction corporations

Given the heavy pollution feature of the construction industry, construction corporations need to adopt an effective environmental governance strategy. The quality and quantity of…

Evaluating the critical resultant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on quality assurance of cross-border construction logistics and supply chain

This study aims to identify and examine the critical resultant impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on quality assurance (QA) of cross-border construction logistics and…

A data-driven approach for predicting cash flow performance of public owners in building projects: insights from Turkish cases

The cash flow from government agencies to contractors, called progress payment, is a critical step in public projects. The delays in progress payments significantly affect the…

Production-oriented approach for optimal mass-customisation of floor panel layouts in cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings

This study aims to develop a production-oriented approach for optimal mass-customisation of floor panel layouts in cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings. The study enables…

Traversing the complexity of digital construction and beyond through soft skills: experiences of Malaysian architects

The evolution of digital construction within Industrial Revolution 5.0 emphasises the harmonious integration of humans and technology, value-driven technology implementation…

A novel approach for integrating BIM and green building rating systems in the construction projects design phase

With the advancement of technology and more attention to environmental issues, building information modeling (BIM) and green building have become two new and growing trends in the…

A decision-support system for choosing between traditional and alternative project delivery methods for bundled projects

Project bundling is an innovative practice that groups or bundles several infrastructure projects into a single contract. While project bundling has various benefits, agencies are…

What makes the reconstruction of old residential buildings complex? A study in Vietnamese urban areas

Reconstruction of old buildings is often necessary after prolonged usage, but these projects encounter various complexities, leading to their failure. However, there is a lack of…

Mediating role of relational capital in the influence of organizational culture on international project performance for construction enterprises

This study investigates the influence of market and hierarchy organizational cultures on international project performance and examines the mediating role of relational capital.

Impact of coopetition on the performance outcomes of international construction joint ventures: a contingency and configuration approach

Although the literature recognizes that coopetition plays a significant role in the success of international construction joint ventures (ICJVs), the impacts of coopetition on the…

Impacts of adverse environmental factors on construction workers' attention allocation during hazard identification: a study of noise and heat exposure

There are many safety hazards in construction workplaces, and inattention to the hazards is the main reason why construction workers failed to identify the hazards. Reasonably…

Forecasting the outcomes of construction contract disputes using machine learning techniques

This study aims to develop a predictive model using machine learning techniques to forecast construction dispute outcomes, thereby minimizing economic and social losses and…

Investigation of factors affecting the readiness for the adoption of sustainable building materials

Adopting sustainable building materials (SBMs) is one way to reduce the negative environmental impacts of the built environment. However, the adoption of SBMs is not as high as…

Risk coupling analysis of causal factors in construction fall-from-height accidents

Construction fall-from-height accidents are not only caused by a single factor but also by the risk coupling between two or more factors. The purpose of this paper is to…

Building information modeling (BIM) implementation and construction project success in Malaysian construction industry: mediating role of project control

The primary objective of this study is to analyze the correlation between the application of building information modeling (BIM), the construction project success (CPS) and…

Transforming digital resources into project management performance: a knowledge-based view

The adoption of emerging information and communication technologies in construction project teams has engendered numerous virtual spaces, characterized by communication visibility…

Forecasting the architecture billings index (ABI) using machine learning predictive models

This research aims to forecast the ABI as a leading indicator of U.S. construction activities, applying multivariate machine learning predictive models over different horizons and…

Critical success criteria for construction projects: a systematic literature evaluation

Evaluating project success within the construction industry presents challenges due to the unique characteristics of the sector, the complexity of projects, and the involvement of…

Measuring the impact of lean implementation on BIM and project success: case of construction firms

The main purpose of this study is to reveal the degree of association between lean, building information modeling (BIM) and construction project success. The study further intends…

Developing a climate for innovation index for architectural design firms

In recent years, climate for innovation has attracted wide attention from industry and academia. It is perceived as a critical component of innovation performance in the built…

A life cycle assessment – based case study analysis of the sustainability of “vernacular” versus contemporary construction techniques

Contemporary construction techniques provide benefits of speed and cost savings on a large scale, and is viable in urban regions with exorbitant housing demand. In rural areas…

Determinants for megaproject knowledge innovation management: a Bayesian network analysis

Megaproject knowledge innovation (MKI) is perceived as a critical strategy for engineering value co-creation and industrial chain upgrading. Ascertaining the impact mechanism of…

Developing a method for evaluating the value of hoisting risk response strategies: a multi-stakeholder perspective

Hoisting is an essential construction work package, but there is still a high incidence of accidents due to insufficient attention to coping strategies. This study aims to provide…

Architects and designers on LinkedIn: perceptions and strategies for professional success

LinkedIn, as a professional networking platform, plays a crucial role in connecting professionals globally and facilitating their professional growth. This study aims to analyse…

The construction-related project management evolution and its future research directions

Project management (PM) involves planning, allocating, directing and controlling project resources within a set of predetermined objectives. The modern definition of PM has…

Advancements and prospects in building information modeling (BIM) for construction: a review

The paper clarifies research gaps and future directions in building information modeling (BIM) research by analyzing research trends and publication patterns. It aims to (1…

Interactive roles of megaproject governance mechanisms and their effects on governance performance

This study aims to explore the interaction of “contractual governance – relational governance – governmental governance” mechanisms and proposes hypotheses about the effects of…

Influence of residential physical environments on occupant experience: considering the moderating effects of indoor plants and climate zones

Home is a place/system/product that becomes increasingly occupied with various tasks used to be performed in workplaces. However, the knowledge of the relationship between…

Mapping the global knowledge landscape of digital transformation in the AEC industry: a scientometric analysis

In recent decades, interest in digital transformation (DX) within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has significantly increased. Despite the existence…

Toward a flourishing workplace: exploring the impact of digitalization on young construction professionals’ physical–mental well-being

The construction industry has more propensity to negatively affect employees’ physical–mental well-being due to the inherently intense and demanding nature of the work involved…

Enhancing decision-making in Australian concrete construction: a decision support model using an Entropy-TOPSIS approach

This study addresses the global landscape of offsite construction, highlighting its variable adoption patterns and the challenge posed by the prevalent use of suboptimal…

Automatic monitoring the risk coupling of foundation pits: integrated point cloud, computer vision and Bayesian networks approach

Manual monitoring is a conventional method for monitoring and managing construction safety risks. However, construction sites involve risk coupling - a phenomenon in which…

Navigating compliance complexity: insights from the MOA framework in international construction

The regulatory landscape surrounding international construction projects presents significant challenges, and contractors are still struggling to pay a painful price for their…

How does servitization promote value added in construction industry? The moderating role of R&D innovation

Servitization and research and development (R&D) innovation provide new developmental opportunities for transformation in the construction industry. This study aims to explore the…

Citizens' acceptance of prefabricated housing in China: the role of procedural justice and uncertainty

This study explores citizens’ acceptance of prefabricated housing (PH) from the perspective of socio-demographic and psychological factors, aiming to reveal the formation of PH…

Hybrid MCDM approach for analyzing barriers and formulating strategies for the adoption of modular construction in developing countries

The construction industry in developed countries is witnessing a paradigm shift towards modular construction methods, driven by the need for efficiency, sustainability, and…

A scientometric analysis and critical review of digital twin applications in project operation and maintenance

Recent emerging information technologies like digital twin (DT) provide new concepts and transform information management processes in the architecture, engineering and…

Dynamic incentive mechanisms in mega project-risk management considering the participation of the insurance company

The construction of megaprojects often involves substantial risks. While insurance plays an important role as a traditional risk transfer means, owners and insurance companies may…

Unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) based automated construction progress measurement of road using LSTM

Current solutions for monitoring the progress of pavement construction (such as collecting, processing and analysing data) are inefficient, labour-intensive, time-consuming…

Synchronizing BIM cost models and bills of quantities for lifecycle audit trail cost management

Audit trail cost management is crucial for ensuring accountability and enhancing quality assurance in construction management. Despite limited practical studies on audit trail…

Causal relationship between project financing and overruns in major dam projects in Africa

Cost and schedule overruns are rife in dam projects. Normative evidence espouses overruns as though they are inimical to development and prosperity aspirations of stakeholders…

A morphology-Euclidean-linear recognition method for rebar point clouds of highway tunnel linings during the construction phase

Laser point clouds are a 3D reconstruction method with wide range, high accuracy and strong adaptability. Therefore, the purpose is to discover a construction point cloud…

Can smart city policies foster digital innovation in the construction industry? Evidence from BIM-related patents in China

The construction of smart cities holds the potential to drive digital innovation in the construction industry through various means, such as enhancing supply and demand. This…

Design phase collaborative risk management factors: a case study of a green rating system in South Africa

We explore the design risk factors and associated managerial practices driving collaborative risk management for design efficacy in green building projects. By illuminating…

Assessing the readiness for sustainable building material adoption: a study from construction organizations of different sizes

Sustainable building materials (SBMs) have recently been promoted to foster sustainable construction. While previous studies successfully presented the broad picture of SBM…

Building success: the impact of talent recruitment on the growth of the construction industry

In today’s digital era, talent recruitment can help address the growing shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry and promote sustainable growth. While existing…

Improving professional development through building contract administration (BCA) framework of housing projects for graduate architects

The administration of a contract by the architect is necessary to ensure the contract is performed according to the conditions of the contract, compliance with related laws and…

Efficiency of construction waste and carbon reduction in the construction industry: based on improved three stage SBM-DEA model in China

Reducing construction waste generation and carbon emission in the construction industry is crucial for the “dual carbon” goal. Evaluating the efficiency of reducing construction…

Supervised learning to covering cost risk through post-construction evaluation of transportation projects by project delivery methods

The main objectives of this study are to (1) develop and test a cost contingency learning model that can generalize initially estimated contingency amounts by analyzing back the…

Unlocking determinants of smart construction: an integrated model of UTAUT2, TTF, and perceived risk for IoT acceptance in AEC industry

The Internet of Things (IoT) offers substantial potential for improving efficiency and effectiveness in various applications, notably within the domain of smart construction…

Optimizing time and cost in construction projects with a hybridized multi-verse optimizer and opposition-based learning

For successful management of construction projects, a precise analysis of the balance between time and cost is imperative to attain the most effective results. The aim of this…

A generative design-based optimization model for multi-objective construction site layout planning

Given the growing interest in modern construction techniques and the emergence of innovative technologies, construction site layout planning research has progressively been…

Public perceived efficacy of emergency infrastructure project: antecedents in a triadic reciprocal determinism

This paper aims to explore the influencing factors of public perceived efficacy of emergency infrastructure projects based on the triadic interactive determinism, and analyze the…

Design of safety warnings and risk perception inducement: a comparative study between safety signs and safety comics in construction workplaces

Safety warnings remind construction workers about dangers and guide them to take necessary actions to avoid potential injuries, which could encourage their safe behavior. Workers’…

Advancing social practice understandings of digital innovation delivery in construction project management

The paper aims to apply social practice theory to clarify the process of innovation design and delivery from one successful digital innovation: the building information modelling…

Enhancing precision and efficiency in English bond brick masonry: novel unified templates approach

This study aims to enhance the precision and efficiency of English Bond brick masonry by developing three unified templates: Tc, T1, and T2. These templates are designed to…

Introducing a novel decision support system to enhance performance in infrastructure sanitation projects within the construction industry

This study focused on exploring the performance factors (PFs) that impact Infrastructure Sanitation Projects (ISSPs) in the construction sector. The aim was twofold: firstly, to…

Can work-family balance reduce the unsafe behavior of new generation of construction workers effectively in China? A moderated mediation model

This study aims to provide a new perspective and path to reduce the unsafe behavior of new generation of construction workers (NGCWs) in China. The purpose of this study is to…

Critical risk management strategies for the operation of public–private partnerships: a vulnerability perspective of infrastructure projects

The success of public–private partnership (PPP) projects is highly correlated to the successful management of risks encountered during the operation phase. PPP projects are…

An MCDM analysis of critical success criteria for medium and large construction projects in Australia and New Zealand

The global construction industry has a history of poor project success, with evident and frequent overruns in cost and schedule. This industry is a highly interconnected and…

From here to where: assessing the infrastructure financialization in urban China

Infrastructure financialization plays a critical role in infrastructure development and urban growth around the world. However, on the one hand, the existing research on the…

Enhancing project portfolio selection for construction holding firms: a multi-objective optimization framework with risk analysis

This study aims to develop a framework for the optimal selection of construction project portfolios for a construction holding company. The objective is to minimize risks, align…

Mitigating the aftermath of relationship conflict between the owners and contractors: a contract enforcement approach

Relationship conflict between the owners and contractors is inevitable, which could induce negative consequences. Yet, the existing literature mostly focused on its direct effects…

How to reduce construction risks in rural areas: an evolutionary game analysis

The construction industry is widely recognized as one of the most hazardous sectors in the world. Despite extensive research on safety management, a critical issue remains that…

Evolutionary game analysis of collaborative application of BIM platform from the perspective of value co-creation

The purpose of this paper is to explore the support for multi-party collaboration in project construction provided by building information modeling (BIM). Based on the perspective…

Spatial–temporal evaluation of total-factor energy efficiency in Chinese construction industry based on three-stage super-efficiency SBM-DEA model

The study aims to enhance energy efficiency within the high-energy consuming construction industry. It explores the spatial-temporal dynamics and distribution patterns of total…

Examining the effectiveness of knowledge governance mechanisms in mobile messaging groups within construction project teams

Mobile messaging groups (MMGs) have been widely adopted in construction practice, yet, little is known about how to foster knowledge sharing (KS) in MMGs, characterized by…

A framework for assessing stakeholder interface health in complex capital projects

Stakeholders in complex capital projects are characterized by complicated interactions, adversarial short-term relationships and cooperative demand for deliverables. Unhealthy…

Paths to BIM-based digital transformation: a bibliometric and systematic review of critical factors

The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to present a rigorous bibliometric analysis and a systematic literature review of the critical success factors (CSFs) for Building…

Peer effects in internationalization of engineering enterprises: moderating analyses and heterogeneity tests

This study is devoted to examining the peer effects of engineering enterprises’ internationalization from the viewpoint of industry subdivision and how information and competition…

Integrated measurement of public safety risks in international construction projects in the belt and road initiative

The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the public safety risks of international construction projects (ICPs) from the perspective of threat and…

Key barriers and mitigation strategies towards sustainable prefabricated construction – a case of developing economies

The present study aims to identify significant barriers to adopting prefabricated construction (PFC) in developing economies using a study in Sri Lanka and develop an integrated…

Impact of construction workers informal safety communication (CWISC) on safety performance on construction sites

An understanding of the impact of construction workers informal safety communication (CWISC), a form of parallel safety communication between workers, on safety performance among…

Uncovering value creation factors for healthcare public-private partnership (PPP) projects

Many countries struggled to respond to the pandemic burden; in fact, most suffer from healthcare incapacity generally. Therefore, they need to find innovative systems to…

Enabling near-real-time safety glove detection through edge computing and transfer learning: comparative analysis of edge and cloud computing-based methods

Computer vision and deep learning (DL) methods have been investigated for personal protective equipment (PPE) monitoring and detection for construction workers’ safety. However…

Refugees', asylum seekers' and migrants' experiences of finding meaningful work in the Australian construction industry: a Bourdieusean analysis

The purpose of this paper is to use Bourdieu’s Theory of Capital–Field–Habitus to explore how refugees, asylum seekers and migrants accumulate and mobilise social, cultural…

Development of a digital transformation maturity model for the construction industry

Digital transformation is crucial for achieving high-quality development in the construction industry. Assessing the industry's digital maturity is an urgent necessity. The…

Defect modelling and correlation mapping for bridge inspection

This paper covers the development of a novel defect model for concrete highway bridges. The proposed defect model is intended to facilitate the identification of bridge’s…

Knowledge fusion-driven sustainable decision-making for mega transportation infrastructure projects

As the scale of mega transportation infrastructure projects (MTIs) continues to expand, the complexity of engineering construction sharply increases and decision-making…

Requirement engineering and project performance: mediating effect of communication effectiveness, change readiness, stakeholder engagement and moderating effect of team cohesion

This study aims to investigate the influence of requirement engineering (RE) on project performance (PP) in the context of NEOM* in Saudi Arabia. The study also aims to examine…

Artificial intelligence-based pre-conception stage construction budget decision-making model and tool for residential buildings

Developing a reliable cost estimate at the early stage of construction projects is challenging due to inadequate project information. Most of the information during this stage is…

Examining the relationship between construction fatalities and the construction economy in China: a three-decade analysis

The fluctuation of construction fatalities is influenced by both urbanization and economic levels. This study aims to understand the impact of Chinese construction economy…

The application of building information modeling (BIM) system in the smartification of green and sustainable buildings

Nowadays, designing environmentally compatible buildings with acceptable performance in terms of cost, materials, and energy efficiency is considered crucial for developing…

Evaluation of time allocated for bid preparation in national competitive bidding in the Sri Lankan construction industry

Insufficient time allocation for the bidding period occurs, causing drawbacks to both parties, the client and the bidder. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the time allocated for…

Modification of HFACS model for path identification of causal factors of collapse accidents in the construction industry

This study aims to modify the human factors analysis and classification system (HFACS) to make it suitable for collapse accident analysis in construction. Based upon the modified…

An intelligent framework for rework risk identification in prefabricated construction processes based on compliance checking

This study establishes an ontology-based framework for rework risk identification (RRI) by integrating heterogeneous data from the information flow of the prefabricated…

Optimising construction waste management in Sri Lanka through Circular economy strategies: a focus on construction and renovation and use and operate stages

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management (WM) poses significant challenges in Sri Lanka, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion. To address…

Improving collaborative innovation performance in megaprojects: a system dynamic approach

The development and evolution of stakeholder collaborative innovation in megaprojects is impacted by various influencing factors. The effect of influencing factors on…

Dynamic assessment of the abatement effects of the low-carbon practices in the prefabricated building supply chain

Prefabricated buildings (PBs) have proven to effectively mitigate carbon emissions in the construction industry. Existing studies have analyzed the environmental performance of…

Duration and resource constraint prediction models for construction projects using regression machine learning method

The construction projects are highly subjected to uncertainties, which result in overruns in time and cost. Realistic estimates of workforce and duration are imperative for…

A green project scheduling with material ordering problem considering cost constraints and quality of materials

Integrating project scheduling and material ordering problems is vital in realistically estimating project cost and duration. Also, the quality level of materials is important as…

Evolutionary game of incentive strategy for Chinese prefabricated buildings based on system dynamics from the perspective of prospect theory

As an effective measure for reducing energy consumption and achieving carbon neutrality, prefabricated building projects (PBPs) have attracted considerable attention in China…

Supportive communication between apprentices and supervisors: development of a digital role play game

This paper describes the development of a digital role play game (RPG) designed to help construction apprentices to better communicate with their supervisors about issues with the…

Improving project management “closeout” phase outcomes: evidence from a large general contractor in Iran using “X-inefficiency theory”

Optimal clean-up procedures lie at the heart of the closeout phase of construction projects under contract law. However, due to its complexity involving multiple issues…

Computer vision-based real-time monitoring for swivel construction of bridges: from laboratory study to a pilot application

The swivel construction method is a specially designed process used to build bridges that cross rivers, valleys, railroads and other obstacles. To carry out this construction…

Analyzing the drivers of the low-carbon construction supply chain based on an integrated DEMATEL–ANP approach

Carbon reduction in the construction supply chain can critically affect the construction industry’s transition to an environmentally sustainable one. However, implementing carbon…

Comprehensive evaluation of digital technology's effects on the supply chain of prefabricated construction

Digital technology, which is regarded as a prominent and transformational force in modern society, encompasses a wide variety of technology that utilize digital data to process…

Performance barriers and competence development of graduate architects in construction contract administration (CCA): the mediating role of CCA skills

Education focused on the creation of a knowledge base but not on how to bring such knowledge into practice had caused graduate architects to encounter reality shock and fail to…

To internalize or not? Addressing key differences between Turkish migrant and native workers in construction employment

Migration is on the rise due to globalization and human mobility. This has led to increased impacts that have affected many industries, including the construction industry. A…

Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and gender differences: a case of construction workforce in Australia

This study aims to explore the gender differences in working from home (WFH) experiences during the pandemic from the Australia’s construction workforce perspective. Specifically…

Schedule-cost optimization in high-rise buildings considering uncertainty

The paper aims to develop a useful tool that can reliably and accurately find the critical paths of high-rise buildings and provide optimal solutions considering the uncertainty…

Research on technical suitability analysis and scheme selection of prefabricated buildings in China

China is a large country with different regions due to regional differences and project characteristics, and the selection of prefabricated building technology according to local…

Empowering architecture, engineering and construction students through building information modeling competitions: a deep dive into behavioral motivation

Building Information Modeling (BIM) competitions are a beneficial approach to enhance BIM education, offering students practical experience in BIM application, including mastering…

Work–family conflict and high-quality relationships in construction project management: the effect of job and life satisfaction

Work–family conflict is one of the most challenging stressors for construction industry professionals to cope with emotional problems. This study aims to propose a model linking…

Exploring determinants of residents’ participation intention towards smart community construction by extending the TPB: a case study of Shenzhen city

Smart community construction (SCC) and efficiency require resident participation. This paper aims to explore the determinants of residents’ participation intention (RPI) in the…

Exploring critical success factors for digital transformation in construction industry–based on TOE framework

This study aims to investigate the critical success factors of digital transformation in the construction industry and identify whether the respondents' profiles influence their…

Construction industry changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant societal changes and altered how much of the construction industry operates. This study investigates the impacts of pandemic-related…

Aided design decision-making framework for engineering projects considering cost and social benefits

Currently, engineering project design lacks a design framework that fully combines subjective experience and objective data. This study develops an aided design decision-making…