Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management: Volume 29 Issue 4

Dynamic capabilities for digitalisation in the AECO sector – a scientometric review

Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, David Edwards, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Chris J. Roberts

A scientometric review of extant literature is conducted to define and delineate upon the enabling dynamic capabilities required to engender the digitalisation of organisations…

The impact of natural ventilation on airborne biocontaminants: a study on COVID-19 dispersion in an open office

Günsu Merin Abbas, Ipek Gursel Dino

Biocontaminants represent higher risks to occupants' health in shared spaces. Natural ventilation is an effective strategy against indoor air biocontamination. However, the…

Impact of organizational decentralization degree on job satisfaction and job performance: a hierarchical linear model analysis for construction projects

Jun Sun, Cynthia Changxin Wang, Zhiling Yang, Tianshu Yu, Jintao Li, Xiaoqian Xiong

Modern construction projects are increasingly complex and rely heavily on multi-discipline collaboration, and this leads to a more and more decentralized project-based structure…

Response of contractor behavior to hierarchical governance: effects on the performance of mega-projects

Hang Yin, Dan Wang, Yilin Yin, Henry Liu, Binchao Deng

This study aims to examine the impacts of formal and informal hierarchical governances (HGs) on the performance of mega-projects and the mediating role of contractor behavior…

Exploring a comprehensive knowledge map for promoting safety management research in the construction industry

Liang Wang, Yiming Cheng

The purpose of this paper was to map the safety management research of construction industry by scientometric analysis, which can predict important highlights and future research…

The main issue working with migrant construction labor: a case study in Thailand

Nutchapongpol Kongchasing, Gritsada Sua-iam

The purpose of this paper is to study and prioritize the problems impacted on construction work together migrant laborers, by using the Delphi technique. The case study is…

Environmental impact assessments during construction stage at different geographic levels – a cradle-to-gate analysis of using sustainable concrete materials

Malindu Sandanayake, Ramya Kumanayake, Achini Peiris

The main objective of the study is to present a systematic process that can assess, compare and benchmark different geographical levels environmental impacts of using sustainable…

Predicting delays in prefabricated projects: SD-BP neural network to define effects of risk disruption

Ying Zhao, Wei Chen, Mehrdad Arashpour, Zhuzhang Yang, Chengxin Shao, Chao Li

Prefabricated construction is often hindered by scheduling delays. This paper aims to propose a schedule delay prediction model system, which can provide the key information for…

The mediating role of job stress on the relationship between job satisfaction facets and turnover intention of the construction professionals

Tharindu C. Dodanwala, Djoen San Santoso

The present study examines the mediating role of job stress on the relationship between job satisfaction facets and turnover intention of the construction project professionals in…

Knowledge discovery of correlations between unsafe behaviors within construction accidents

Shengyu Guo, Yujia Zhao, Yuqiu Luoren, Kongzheng Liang, Bing Tang

Knowledge discovery related to unsafe behaviors promotes the performance of accident prevention in construction. Although numerous studies on accident causation models have…

COVID-19: main challenges during construction stage

Francisco Sierra

This paper reviews the current literature on the major challenges faced by building contractors in the UK due to COVID-19 to create an evaluation framework.

Establishing the synergy between the perceptions of construction professionals and the phases of value management

Mujahed Thneibat, Motasem Thneibat, Bader Al-Tamimi

This study aims to lay the groundwork for the potential application of value management (VM) in construction projects. This paper presents a critical review on the status of VM in…

Exploring the structure and emerging trends of construction health management: a bibliometric review and content analysis

Huakang Liang, Xiaoxiao Shi

The demanding nature of construction industry poses serious health risks to construction workers. In recent years, construction health management (CHM) has gained much attention…

Green project management from employees' perspective in Hong Kong's engineering and construction sectors

Wai Ming To, K.H. Lam

The study investigates employees’ perceptions of green project management in Hong Kong's engineering and construction sectors.