Construction Innovation
Information, Process, Management
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BIM-based search and selection of construction material suppliers: a dedicated framework and prototype
Usman Aftab, Muhammad Usman Hassan, Fahim Ullah, Abdur Rehman Nasir, Muhammad Jamaluddin ThaheemThis study aims to address the key issues concerning supplier selection in traditional construction procurement by proposing an innovative, novel, state-of-the-art prototype…
An exploratory study on a comprehensive set of criteria for facade assessment
Amirhossein Zekri, Abbas Tarkashvand, Ahmad EkhlassiThe presentation of all required criteria that a facade should fulfill needs to be revised, particularly considering novel perspectives on facade. This study aims to fill this…
Analysis of the underlying factors affecting BIM-LCA integration in the Ghanaian construction industry: a factor analysis approach
Anthony Kwame Danso, David John Edwards, Elvis Konadu Adjei, Theophilus Adjei-Kumi, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Stephen Israel Fianoo, Wellington Didibhuku ThwalaThe integration of building information modelling (BIM) and life cycle assessment (LCA) is an effective means of achieving sustainability in the built environment. However…
Construction 4.0 implementation for performance improvement: an innovation management perspective
Danny Murguia, Robby Soetanto, Michael Szczygiel, Chris Ian Goodier, Anil KavuriThe emergence of Construction 4.0 technologies provides an impetus for radical change and rejuvenates the interest of stakeholders in addressing long-standing performance issues…
Developing a framework for selecting alternative materials for construction projects using BIM and the particle swarm optimization algorithm
Mahdi Salari, Milad Ghanbari, Martin Skitmore, Majid AlipourThis paper aims to create a comprehensive framework for selecting alternative materials in construction projects, integrating building information modeling (BIM) and the particle…
Where lean construction and offsite construction meet: a bibliographic scientometric analysis
Emmanuel Itodo Daniel, Anthony Babalola, Olugbenga Timo Oladinrin, Lovelin Ifeoma Obi, Olalekan Oshodi, Ashendra Nikeshala Konara MudiyanselageImproving construction projects' performance through innovative approaches such as lean construction (LC) and offsite construction (OSC) methods are at the centre of various…
Exploring apprentice selection by skilled trade artisans in the Ghanaian construction industry
Samuel Kotey, Shanmugapriya T.This paper aims to investigate the factors influencing trade artisans’ choice of skills selection as apprentice’s trainee in the Ghanaian construction sector and to identify and…
Empirical perspective of working capital management practices among large building construction firms in Ghana
Emmanuel Asare, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Joshua Ayarkwa, I. Martek, David John EdwardsThis paper is a response to the failure of construction firms to use sufficient attention to their working capital management (WCM) practices, resulting in operational challenges…
Circular economy strategies for minimising construction waste in Sri Lanka: focus on the preconstruction stage
Hasith Chathuranga Victar, K.G.A.S. WaidyasekaraThe concept of Circular Economy (CE) has gained significant traction in addressing the issue of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, which is generated because of global…
Development and demonstration of a social sustainability assessment tool for the construction project life cycle
Nurul Elma Kordi, Sheila Belayutham, Che Khairil Izam Che IbrahimThis research paper aims to address the scarcity of social sustainability (SS) in construction by developing a Social Sustainability Assessment Tool (SocSAT), further…
An empirical study on the implications of social media for sustainable construction and productivity in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Samuel Ukaha Onyeukwu, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Rosfaraliza Azura Ramli, Mohamad Shaharudin SamsurijanDespite the growing use of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies in construction, the reasons behind adopting social media in this context and its real benefits for…
Assessing the adequacy of competition in public construction projects
Khaled Hesham Hyari, Mujahed ThneibatPublic construction authorities need to evaluate the level of competition in the submitted bids for a certain project before awarding the contract. A lack of adequate competition…
Barriers to the implementation of enterprise risk management in Indian construction firms
Anand Prakash, Sudhir AmbekarImplementing enterprise risk management (ERM) systems in construction firms of developing countries like India is critical for targeting strong risk management strategies that…
Innovative strategic multicriteria decision-making selection model of infrastructures projects delivery systems using multiobjective optimization, case of Egypt
Ahmed Nouh Meshref, Elsayed Elkasaby, Omnia WagehTo help decision-makers choose appropriate infrastructure project delivery systems (IPDS) and keep up with the construction industry’s rapid growth, this study aims to develop a…
Critical factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites across countries with different income levels
Mazen M. Omer, Tirivavi Moyo, Ali Al-Otaibi, Aawag Mohsen Alawag, Ahmad Rizal Alias, Rahimi A. RahmanThis study aims to analyze the critical factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites across countries with different income levels. Accordingly, this study’s…
A strategy for reducing construction waste generated during the design process in architectural design firms in Egypt
Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Aya Said Muawad SaadThis paper aims to develop and validate a strategy for reducing construction waste (CW) generated during the design process (DP) in architectural design firms (ADFs) in Egypt.
Integrated BIM-GA approach for slab formwork design optimization
Alaa Allam, Emad Elbeltagi, Mohamed Naguib Abouelsaad, Mohamed E. El MadawyFormwork design and construction for reinforced concrete buildings take significant time, effort and money. Construction procedures are time-consuming for designers and costly for…
Construction waste reduction measures for high-rise buildings in India – a stakeholder’s perspective
B. R. Viswalekshmi, Deepthi BendiConstruction waste reduction (CWR) plays a vital role in achieving sustainability in construction. A good CWR practice can result in optimizing material usage, conserving natural…
Innovations in safety management for construction sites: the role of deep learning and computer vision techniques
Amr A. Mohy, Hesham A. Bassioni, Elbadr O. Elgendi, Tarek M. HassanThe purpose of this study is to investigate the potential of using computer vision and deep learning (DL) techniques for improving safety on construction sites. It provides an…
Efficient machine learning for strength prediction of ready-mix concrete production (prolonged mixing)
Wiput Tuvayanond, Viroon Kamchoom, Lapyote PrasittisopinThis paper aims to clarify the efficient process of the machine learning algorithms implemented in the ready-mix concrete (RMC) onsite. It proposes innovative machine learning…
Integrating three pillars of sustainability for evaluating the modular construction building
Ali Tighnavard Balasbaneh, Bimastyaji Surya RamadanThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the sustainability performance of modular construction from a life cycle perspective. So far, the sustainability performance of modular…
Construction 4.0 technology and lean construction ambidexterity capability in China’s construction industry: a sociotechnical systems perspective
Yanqing Fang, Shang GaoThis study aims to explore the level of adoption of Construction 4.0 (C4.0) technologies and of Lean Construction (LC) ambidexterity capability in China’s construction industry…
A new energy-saving block and invisible multiribbed frame structure
Shengcai Li, Jianqing Lin, Wencong Lin, Jianying Zheng, Yanzhou Tu, Jiansheng ZhengBased on the conceptual design of seismic resistance in buildings, this study aims to put forward a new construction structure energy-saving block structure with invisible…
Critical success factors (CSFs) for the implementation of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the Nigerian construction industry
Abdulkabir Opeyemi Bello, Taofeek Tunde Okanlawon, Precious Oluwatofunmi Gbenga, Aliyyu Abiola Abdulraheem, Olujide Tunde OlagokeThis study aims to identify and analyse critical success factors (CSFs) for the successful implementation of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the Nigerian construction…
Adaptability of BIM technology to mitigate the cost overruns in design and build projects
K.L. Chamikara, B.A.K.S. Perera, Dinithi Piyumra Raigama Acharige, Biyanka EkanayakeCost overruns are an inevitable issue in design and build (D&B) projects. In D&B projects, causes for cost overruns can be managed by adopting appropriate building information…
A study on substance abuse awareness and usage trends within the construction sector
Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Tobi Isaiah Kayode, Rosfaraliza Azura Ramli, Mohd Haizzan Yahaya, Afifah IdrisTo address safety risks, worker well-being concerns and productivity losses in construction due to substance misuse, this study aims to explore awareness and usage levels of…
Quantifying the impact index of key barriers to safety program initiatives in the Iraqi construction industry
Mohanad Kamil Buniya, Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni, Omar Sedeeq Yousif, M.K.S. Al-MhdawiSafety program initiatives in the construction industry remain below the desired level, especially in developing countries, and the reasons for low adoption are not well…
Industry 4.0 technologies: an examination of benefits, challenges and critical success factors for implementation in the Saudi construction industry
Abdullah Owaimer Alsehaimi, Muizz O. Sanni-AnibireThe construction industry is witnessing a paradigm shift as a consequence of the fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0). The implementation of IR4.0 technologies is, however…
The role of interpersonal conflict as a cause of work-related stress in construction managers in Ireland
Patrick John Bruce, Victor Hrymak, Carol Bruce, Joseph ByrneThe purpose of this study is to provide evidence to support an emerging theory that interpersonal conflict is the primary cause of workplace stress among a self-selected sample of…
Transaction costs and innovation outcomes: lessons from early adopters of housebuilding innovations
Godwin Kavaarpuo, Piyush Tiwari, Andrew MartelThis study aims to examine the transaction costs (TCs) involved in searching for a business case to adopt specific walling innovations by housing developers and the influence of…
Barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology in the construction industry: a total interpretive structural modeling (T ISM) and DEMAT EL approach
Trung Quang Khuc, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Sy Tien DoThe purpose of this study is to identify the key barriers to the adoption of blockchain technology (BCT) in the construction industry. This investigation seeks to understand the…
Enhancing supply chain resilience in offsite construction through the procurement strategy: a systematic literature review
Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Maheshi Pabasara Tennakoon, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, J. Jorge Ochoa, Aparna SamaraweeraOffsite construction (OC) is an efficient method to reduce waste in the construction industry from a circular economy perspective. Yet, its uptake is subdued by the ambiguities…
Potential use of blockchain technology in construction supply chain management of Brazil
Elaine Pinto Varela Alberte, Gabriel de Oliveira NovelliThis paper aims to analyze practices, processes and outcomes related to construction supply chain management (CSCM) in Brazil to identify opportunities and direct actions and…
Analysing inhibitors to BIM implementation: a social network theoretical perspective
Vijayeta Malla, Prasad K.V., Venkata Santosh Kumar DelhiBuilding information modelling (BIM) implementation in the design, construction and operations (DCO) industry is increasingly becoming essential. While BIM has been adopted on a…
Construction framework process: a qualitative investigation of behaviour change drivers and project outcomes
Terence Y.M. Lam, Keith S. GaleConstruction framework agreements are identified by the UK Government’s Construction Strategy 2025 as an integrated procurement path to improve construction industry efficiency…
Have we reached a technological plateau? A situational awareness approach to overcome the barriers limiting the development of BIM-based plugins
Ali M. Saad, Hasan D. Badran, Saheed Ajayi, Saad SarhanThe construction industry has embraced building information modelling (BIM) as a practical methodology towards digitalisation. However, critics believe BIM has reached a plateau…
Uncovering the research tapestry: bibliometric insights into BIM and LCA – exploring trends, collaborations and future directions
Jobaer Al Mahmud, Shamsul Arefin, Md Imtiaz AhmmedThis study aims to examine the historical development, present state and potential future directions of the integration between building information modeling (BIM) and life cycle…
Exploring the mental health of Australian construction apprentices: a dual-continuum approach
Elizabeth Hutton, Jason Skues, Lisa WiseThis study aims to use the dual-continuum model of mental health to explore mental health in Australian construction apprentices from the perspective of key stakeholders in the…
Digital twin publications in construction (2017–2023): a bibliometrics-based visualization analysis
Alshaymaa Foudah, May Tarek, Sarah Essam, Mostafa El Hawary, Kareem Adel, Mohamed MarzoukThis study aims to thoroughly explore and visualize the trends and developments of digital twin (DT) literature in the construction field while revealing future research…
Implications of Construction 4.0 technologies to enhancing well-being: a fuzzy TOPSIS evaluation
Hazwani Shafei, Rahimi A. Rahman, Yong Siang Lee, Che Khairil Izam Che IbrahimAmid rapid technological progress, the construction industry is embracing Construction 4.0, redefining work practices through emerging technologies. However, the implications of…
Improving emergency evacuation capacity for subway stations based on agent-based modelling
Xiaobo Shi, Yaning Qiao, Xinyu Zhao, Yan Liu, Chenchen Liu, Ruopeng Huang, Yuanlong CuiModern subway transportation systems need to satisfy increasing safety demands to rapidly evacuate passengers under hazardous emergency circumstances, such as fires, accidents or…
Critical drivers for the adoption of wearable sensing technologies (WSTs) for construction safety monitoring in Ghana: a fuzzy synthetic analysis
Portia Atswei Tetteh, Michael Nii Addy, Alex Acheampong, Isaac Akomea-Frimpong, Ebenezer Ayidana, Frank Ato GhansahThe construction industry is one of the most hazardous working environments globally. Studies reveal that wearable sensing technologies (WSTs) have practical applications in…
Impact factor analysis affecting the operation of asset lifecycle by using asset information modeling and blockchain technology
Azzam Raslan, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Dave Towey, Walid Tizani, Georgios KapogiannisCurrently, owners find it difficult to manage their assets throughout their project life cycle. The fact that asset information models (AIMs) are mandatory as deliverables for…
Lean tools used in administrative processes across sectors: a systematic review and insights for the construction industry
U.D.R.E. Ruwanpura, B.A.K.S. Perera, Tharusha RanadewaAdministrative processes play a crucial role in various sectors, often contributing to cost overruns and delays. While lean concept has been extensively applied in many…
Exploring constraints in integrating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) into building designs: a case of Nigerian quantity surveying firms
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Doyin Helen Agbaje, Andrew Ebekozien, Douglas Omoregie Aghimien, Feyisetan Leo-Olagbaye, Clinton AigbavboaThe purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the primary constraints that quantity surveying firms in Nigeria encounter while integrating indoor environmental quality…
Understanding the relevance and impact of the cost of quality in the construction industry: a systematic literature review using PRISMA
Nandini Sharma, Boeing LaishramConstruction industry faces challenges in making objective decisions due to monetary value attached to quality. Among various quality management techniques available, cost of…
The potential of exoskeletons in construction: barriers and challenges
Søren Munch Lindhard, Astrid Heidemann Lassen, Yang Cheng, Matteo Musso, Geng Wang, Shaoping BaiExoskeletons are moving into industries with the potential to reduce muscle strains and prevent occupational injuries. Although exoskeletons have been designed and tested in…
The complexities of embracing mechatronics in the Nigerian construction industry
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Samuel Bankole Oni, Oluwadamilare Olamide IlesanmiThe purpose of this study is to investigate the obstacles to mechatronics adoption in the construction industry from a Nigerian perspective. It aims to fill the knowledge gap by…
Bolstering circular economy in construction through digitalisation
Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze, Onyinye Sofolahan, Rex Asibuodu Ugulu, Ernest Effah AmeyawThe purpose of this study is to assess the potential benefits of digital technologies (DTs) in bolstering the circular economy (CE) transition in the construction industry, to…
Confirmatory factor analysis of the positive factors influencing the performance of Ghanaian construction projects
Benjamin Boahene Akomah, Prasanna Venkatesan RamaniThis paper aims to identify the unidimensionality and reliability of 84 factors that influence the performance of construction projects and develop a confirmatory factor analysis…
Exploring the relationships between knowledge management enablers, employee innovativeness and market development performance in A/E/C firms: a developing country perspective
Chau Ngoc Dang, Warit Wipulanusat, Peem Nuaklong, Boonsap WitchayangkoonThis study aims to explore the relationships between knowledge management (KM) enablers, employee innovativeness (EI) and market development performance (MDP) in architecture…
Predicting construction cost index using fuzzy logic and machine learning in Jordan
Heba Al Kailani, Ghaleb J. Sweis, Farouq Sammour, Wasan Omar Maaitah, Rateb J. Sweis, Mohammad AlkailaniThe process of predicting construction costs and forecasting price fluctuations is a significant and challenging undertaking for project managers. This study aims to develop a…
The challenges of adopting emerging technologies in the AEC industry a literature review and bibliometric analysis
Mohammad O. Eriqat, Rateb J. Sweis, Ghaleb J. SweisThis paper aims to identify and provide a theoretical explanation for the barriers that hinder the adoption of emerging technologies in the architecture, engineering and…
Critical success factors for cost overrun minimization in public construction projects in developing countries: the case of Ghana
Francis Nuako, Frank Ato Ghansah, Thomas AduseiIt is widely accepted that one criterion for determining if a construction project is successful is whether it is completed within the expected budget. There have been…
Stakeholders’ role towards circular economy implementation: a scientometric review
Safowaa Osei-Tutu, Joshua Ayarkwa, Gabriel Nani, Dickson Osei-Asibey, Ivy Maame Adwoa AbuThis study aims to identify in literature the role of construction stakeholders in the implementation of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry (CI). This study also…
Longitudinal analysis of interorganizational collaborative networks of cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction
Hisham Said, Aswathy Rajagopalan, Daniel M. HallCross-laminated timber (CLT) is an innovative construction material that provides a balanced mix of structural stiffness, fabrication flexibility and sustainability. CLT…
Exploring causes of ineffective material management and impact on successful project deliverables in civil engineering construction projects in Sri Lanka
Ramgy Pararajasingam, Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara, Hasith Chathuranga VictarConstruction material management plays a significant role in achieving successful project delivery of a construction project. However, ineffective material management is a…
Comparative life cycle assessment of flooring options for sustainable buildings
Kailash Choudhary, Narpat Ram Sangwa, Kuldip Singh SangwanThis study aims to quantify and compare the environmental impacts of Marble-stone and Kota-stone flooring options widely used for buildings in India. The study discusses the…
4D BIM integrated optimization of construction steel bar procurement plan for limited storage capacity
Md. Tareq Hossain Khondoker, Md. Mehrab Hossain, Ayan SahaDue to its longer length compared to other construction materials and distinctive stacking patterns, obtaining construction steel bars in congested construction sites with limited…
Factors affecting intention to adopt green building practices: a journey towards meeting sustainable goals
Rabbia Aslam Siddiqui, Zulfikar Adamu, Obas John Ebohon, Wajeeha AslamThe construction industry and its activities harmfully affect the environment. Hence, adopting green building (GRB) practices can be helpful in achieving sustainable development…
Contractors’ carbon reduction behaviour: UK construction professionals’ perspective
Suhaib Arogundade, Mohammed Dulaimi, Saheed Ajayi, Ali SaadThe decisions of contractors could impact the reduction of construction carbon footprint. These decisions are linked to the belief of contractors which equally affects how they…
Sustainability principles in infrastructure project delivery: establishing the broader implementation strategies for decision-making
Taofeeq D. Moshood, James O.B. Rotimi, Shahzad WajihaThe purpose of this study is to get a clearer knowledge of the reasons for, approaches to and challenges associated with integrating sustainable development concerns into pipeline…
Challenges to adopt digital construction technologies in the Jordanian construction industry
Zaid Alwashah, Ghaleb J. Sweis, Husam Abu Hajar, Waleed Abu-Khader, Rateb J. SweisThis study aims to examine the challenges facing the construction industry practitioners toward adopting digital construction technologies in the Jordanian construction industry.
Comprehensive evaluation of classification: an empirical study on consequence prediction of construction accidents in China
Ning Chen, Zhenyu Zhang, An ChenConsequence prediction is an emerging topic in safety management concerning the severity outcome of accidents. In practical applications, it is usually implemented through…
Students’ perception of strategies for effective lean knowledge in future Nigerian construction industry
Adefemi Aka, Abubakar Danladi Isah, Olusegun Idris Salisu, Abdulkabir Opeyemi BelloWaste has been a major challenge in the construction industry. Lean concepts have been adopted in developed nations to overcome waste. However, developing countries are still…
A BIM-integrated multi objective optimization model for sustainable building construction management
Hemanth Kumar N., S.P. Sreenivas PadalaThe construction industry is tasked with creating sustainable, efficient and cost-effective buildings. This study aims to develop a building information modeling (BIM)-based…
Common data environments in construction: state-of-the-art and challenges for practical implementation
Klaudia Jaskula, Dimosthenis Kifokeris, Eleni Papadonikolaki, Dimitrios RovasInformation management workflow in building information modelling (BIM)-based collaboration is based on using a common data environment (CDE). The basic premise of a CDE is…
Thematic fields potentially impacting on building maintenance developments
Jorge Furtado FalorcaThe purpose of this paper is to report on the results of a study carried out to identify and analyse which potential subject areas may have impact on developments in the field of…
System for tracking and managing metallic formworks adopted in cast-in-place concrete wall systems by integrating IoT and BIM
Caroline Silva Araújo, Emerson de Andrade Marques Ferreira, Dayana Bastos CostaTracking physical resources at the construction site can generate information to support effective decision-making and building production control. However, the methods for…
Towards digital approach for managing request for information (RFI) in construction projects: a literature review
Muneeb Afzal, Johnny Kwok Wai Wong, Alireza Ahmadian Fard FiniRequest for information (RFI) documents play a pivotal role in seeking clarifications in construction projects. However, perceived as inevitable “non-value adding” tasks, they…
Innovation communities as catalysts for BIM adoption: a cross-case analysis of BIM communities in Norway and Vietnam
Nam Bui, Christoph Merschbrock, Bjørn Erik MunkvoldThis paper aims to explore how open innovation communities contribute to the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in the construction industry.
Developing and validating a positive mental health scale for the global south construction industry: the construction industry positive mental health inventory (CI-PMHI)
Samuel Frimpong, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, Carol K. H. Hon, Elijah Frimpong Boadu, Ayirebi Dansoh, (Kenneth) Tak Wing YiuPromoting positive mental health is increasingly being encouraged as the focus of research and policies on the mental health of construction personnel. Most measures of mental…
Project bank account (PBA) decentralised application for the construction industry
Denis Scott, Ling Ma, Tim BroydPoor cash flow management and lack of profitability have plagued the construction industry for decades. In response, the UK Government published the project bank account (PBA…
Gender-specific occupational stress management in construction professionals: a comparative analysis of contractor quantity surveyors work at site
K.A. Gunasekara, B.A.K.S. Perera, I.N. KurukulasooriyaThe construction industry is one of the most stressful industries. Thus, quantity surveyors (QSs) who work at sites frequently experience high levels of occupational stress. The…
Examining the barriers to implementing design for deconstruction in the construction industry of a developing country
Hayford Pittri, Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatte, Kofi Agyekum, Edward Ayebeng Botchway, Annabel Morkporkpor Ami Dompey, Samuel Oduro, Eric AsamoahDespite endeavors to alleviate construction and demolition waste and the indications that the process of deconstruction has the potential to steer waste reduction initiatives…
Application of lean for early identification and avoidance of disputes in construction projects
Murali Jagannathan, Vijayeta Malla, Venkata Santosh Kumar Delhi, Venkatesan RenganaiduThe dispute resolution process in the construction industry is known for delays in settlement, with some cases even escalating to complex arbitration and litigation. To avoid…
A review of the current state and future trends in modern methods of construction research
Dat Tien Doan, Tuyet Phuoc Anh Mai, Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini, Nicola NaismithThis study aims to identify the primary research areas of modern methods of construction (MMC) along with its current trends and developments.
Uncertainties affecting the offsite construction supply chain resilience: a systematic literature review
Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Maheshi Pabasara Tennakoon, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Jorge Ochoa Paniagua, Aparna Samaraweera, Larissa StatsenkoThis paper aims to synthesise the latest literature on supply chain operations of offsite manufacturing in the construction industry to identify and evaluate the uncertainties at…
Management of environmental risks in highway construction projects in Sri Lanka
K.I.L. Abhayantha, B.A.K.S. Perera, H.A.H.P. Perera, Roshani S. PalliyaguruEnvironmental risks (ERs) are critical to any highway construction project (HCP). One of the main contracting parties responsible for ERs is the contractor. Hence, it has been…
BIM-based smart safety monitoring system using a mobile app: a case study in an ongoing construction site
Md. Mehrab Hossain, Shakil Ahmed, S.M. Asif Anam, Irmatova Aziza Baxramovna, Tamanna Islam Meem, Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Iffat HaqConstruction safety is a crucial aspect that has far-reaching impacts on economic development. But safety monitoring is often reliant on labor-based observations, which can be…
Structuring risks for a comprehensive understanding of cost overruns in power plant projects
Muhammad Saiful Islam, Madhav Nepal, Martin SkitmorePower plant projects are very complex and encounter serious cost overruns worldwide. Their cost overrun risks are not independent but interrelated in many cases, having structural…
Usage of digital technology in improving the mental health of workers on construction sites
Ayesh Udayanga Nelumdeniya, B.A.K.S. Perera, K.D.M. GimhaniThe purpose of this study is to investigate the usage of digital technologies (DTs) in improving the mental health of workers on construction sites.
Critical success factors for implementing 3D printing technology in construction projects: academics and construction practitioners’ perspectives
Ruifan Chang, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-AfariThe application of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology in construction projects is of increasing interest to researchers and construction practitioners. Although the…
Critical indicators for assessing the life cycle social footprint of Australian freeways
Ankitha Vijayakumar, Muhammad Nateque Mahmood, Argaw Gurmu, Imriyas Kamardeen, Shafiq AlamFreeways in Australia play a significant role in connecting distant communities, shifting freight and strengthening the country’s economy. To meet the growing needs of present and…
Cyber-physical systems and digital twins for “cognitive building” in the construction industry
Frank Ato Ghansah, Weisheng LuDespite the growing attention on the relevance of improved building management systems with cognition in recent years in the architecture, engineering, construction and operation…
Agility assessment framework for modular and offsite construction
Tarek Salama, Hisham SaidThe purpose of this paper is to determine if companies in the modular and offsite construction (MOC) industry are agile or not and its level of application for agility principles…
Identification of success criteria over lifecycle of dam industry projects: a Delphi study
Pouya Amies, Xiaohua Jin, Sepani SenaratneDam industry projects have significant economic, social and environmental impacts. However, very little has been carried out to improve their lifecycle performance. The purpose of…
Critical success factors for public–private partnerships in smart city infrastructure projects
Khalid Almarri, Halim BoussabaineScaling up smart city infrastructure projects will require a large financial investment. Using public–private partnerships is one of the most effective ways to address budget…
A state of art review on time, cost and sustainable benefits of modern construction techniques for affordable housing
Rakesh Sai Kumar Mandala, R. Ramesh NayakaThis paper aims to identify modern construction techniques for affordable housing, such as prefabrication and interlocking systems, that can save time and cost while also…
Energy performance assessment of venetian blinds in south-oriented residential spaces in hot arid desert climates
Khaled El-DeebWindow shading has always been an effective technique to control the access of solar radiation; however, inappropriate selection of the shading technique, location and optical…
Material recognition for construction quality monitoring using deep learning methods
Hadi Mahamivanan, Navid Ghassemi, Mohammad Tayarani Darbandy, Afshin Shoeibi, Sadiq Hussain, Farnad Nasirzadeh, Roohallah Alizadehsani, Darius Nahavandi, Abbas Khosravi, Saeid NahavandiThis paper aims to propose a new deep learning technique to detect the type of material to improve automated construction quality monitoring.
Exploring innovation deployment of construction contracting firms through the lens of exploratory–exploitative learning: a Hong Kong case study
Nipuni Sumanarathna, Bismark Duodu, Shoeb Ahmed Memon, Steve RowlinsonThis study aims to explore the innovation deployment of construction contracting firms through exploratory–exploitative learning and organisational ambidexterity.
CASA+: highly energy-efficient housing system for the central-south of Chile
Flavio Celis-D’Amico, Ernesto Echeverria-Valiente, Rodrigo Garcia-Alvarado, Olavo Escorcia-Oyola, Fernando da Casa-MartínThis study aims to introduce the results of a research carried out to develop a prototype of a highly energy-efficient modular detached house, called CASA+ CASA means HOUSE in…
A study on implementing QFD (quality function deployment) in the construction of a commercial business center
Sruthilaya DaraThis study aims to demonstrate how the process of quality function deployment (QFD) is used to identify the basic requirements of the customers in designing and executing the…
Understanding the key risks in circular construction projects: from systematic review to conceptual framework
Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni, Derek Asante AbankwaCircular construction offers sustainable solutions and opportunities to disentangle a project’s life cycle, including demolition, deconstruction and repurposing of architectural…
Poka-Yoke to minimise variations: a framework for building projects
Nadeeshan Uhanovita A.C., Ranadewa K.A.T.O., Agana ParameswaranVariations due to errors and mistakes have caused cost overruns in building projects. Therefore, it is undeniable that the gravity of such variations will be a critical factor in…
The feasibility of transparent solar panels for high-rise building façade in Sri Lanka
Thisara Manupriya Sathkumara, Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara, Hasith Chathuranga VictarThe use of renewable energy has become necessary because of the harmful effects of current energy sources on the environment, limited availability and financial crisis…
Key residential construction defects: a framework for their identification and correlated causes
Rebeca Lambers, Fiona Lamari, Martin Skitmore, Darmicka RajendraConstruction defects are one of the primary causes of deficient quality performance and constantly yield project cost and schedule overruns mostly because of rework. This study…
Developing an interactive pile training module for construction risk management and gaging users’ intentions
Wei Du, Samad M.E. Sepasgozar, Ayaz Khan, Sara Shirowzhan, Juan Garzon RomeroThis study aims to develop a novel theoretical model for predicting the users’ intention to use virtual tools designed for construction risk evaluation. Risk evaluation is a vital…
Tracking indoor construction progress by deep-learning-based analysis of site surveillance video
Johnny Kwok Wai Wong, Fateme Bameri, Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini, Mojtaba MaghrebiAccurate and rapid tracking and counting of building materials are crucial in managing on-site construction processes and evaluating their progress. Such processes are typically…
Adoption of the digitalised last planner system in infrastructure projects: an Australian case study
Shang Gao, Toong-Khuan Chan, Phil HendyInfrastructure projects are complex, task-based endeavours; the reliability of project schedules is often low, as delays occur. As a result, the infrastructure sector is…
Barriers and strategies for implementing lean six sigma in small- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in construction industry: a fuzzy TOPSIS analysis
Shamika Hasaranga De Silva, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, Akila Pramodh RathnasingheQuality management barriers have been discovered in construction small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), determining their long-term survival. Despite the recognition of Lean…
A critical review of quantity surveying education in an offsite construction perspective: strategies for up-skilling
Buddhini Ginigaddara, Thayaparan Gajendran, Cameron BeardOffsite construction (OSC) is a modern method of construction (MMC) that involves manufacturing and assembly of buildings. Industry 4.0-driven technological advancements have…
Sustainable supplier selection in a construction company: a new MCDM method based on dominance-based rough set analysis
Arpit Singh, Vimal Kumar, Pratima VermaThis study aims to focus on sustainable supplier selection in a construction company considering a new multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method based on dominance-based rough…
Development and testing of lean simulation game on set-based design
Kavya Jain, Ganesh DevkarSet-based design (SBD) is a lean tool widely adopted for improving design processes and providing value maximization to clients. The purpose of this paper is to present the…
Detecting skewed pricing in tenders for public-sector projects
Khaled Hesham Hyari, Mujahed ThneibatSkewed pricing is a typical tactic used by tenderers in unit price projects to gain additional advantages at the expense of the owner or other competing tenderers. This paper aims…
A virtual reality-based constructability index for construction projects
Altayeb Qasem, Abdulaziz Saud AlmohassenThis study aims to develop a constructability index (CI) that can ease the construction activities in a project based on the contractors’ experience and resources. The proposed CI…
A scoping review of research on mental health conditions among young construction workers
Samuel Frimpong, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, Elijah Frimpong Boadu, Ayirebi Dansoh, Rasaki Kolawole FagbenroCurrent research on mental health in the construction industry is fragmented, making it difficult to obtain a complete picture of young construction workers’ mental health…
Development of building defects dashboards and stochastic models for multi-storey buildings in Victoria, Australia
Argaw Gurmu, M. Reza Hosseini, Mehrdad Arashpour, Wellia LioengBuilding defects are becoming recurrent phenomena in most high-rise buildings. However, little research exists on the analysis of defects in high-rise buildings based on data from…
Construction and demolition waste management in Jordan: a multifaceted perspective
Ala'a Saleh Alshdiefat, Ahlam Ammar Sharif, Albara' Ibrahim Alharahsheh, Shaban Ismael Albrka, Nils O.E. Olsson, Mohammad Younes, Sofie BangThe purpose of this study is to explore the multifaceted challenge of managing construction and demolition waste within the context of the Jordan construction industry.
Unpacking the strategies to promote the implementation of automation techniques in the construction industry
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Patricia Fadamiro, Prince Akanni, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Mohamad Shaharudin SamsurijanThis study aims to identify and evaluate the key strategies to promote the implementation of automation techniques with reference to the Nigerian construction industry.
Measures for improving the buildability of building designs in construction industry
Innocent Chigozie OsuizugboDespite many studies on buildability from different perspectives and methods, the problems associated with buildability have not ceased from confronting the construction industry…
Impact of trust in virtual project teams: structural equation modelling approach
Sukhwant Kaur Sagar, Olugbenga Timo Oladinrin, Mohammed Arif, Amit Kaushik, Rubina IslamThis study aims to focus on model development to analyse key factors affecting trust in virtual project teams (VPTs).
“It's your fault!” – said a public client to modernity advocates: an exploration of UK public sector’s viewpoints on the modern methods of construction
Ali M. Saad, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Mohammed DulaimiThe staggering demand for construction projects to meet a spectrum of public needs is projected to outstrip the industry’s supply capability. The modern methods of construction…
Influence of an integrated value-based asset condition assessment in built asset management
Zihao Ye, Georgios Kapogiannis, Shu Tang, Zhiang Zhang, Carlos Jimenez-Bescos, Tianlun YangBuilt asset management processes require a long transition period to collect, edit and update asset conditions information from existing data sets. This paper aims to explore and…
A deep convolutional neural network for predicting electricity consumption at Grey Nuns building in Canada
Nehal Elshaboury, Eslam Mohammed Abdelkader, Abobakr Al-Sakkaf, Ashutosh BagchiThe energy efficiency of buildings has been emphasized along with the continual development in the building and construction sector that consumes a significant amount of energy…
Design for adaptability and disassembly: guidelines for building deconstruction
Mayara Regina Munaro, Sergio Fernando TavaresDesign for adaptability and disassembly (DfAD) is an effective method to reduce construction and demolition waste generation, landfill loads and greenhouse gas generation;…
Implementing the principles of circular economy in the construction industry: exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of strategies
Judith Amudjie, Kofi Agyekum, Emmanuel Adinyira, Samuel Amos-Abanyie, Edward Ayebeng BotchwayThis study aims to examine the strategies that can be adopted to enhance the practice of circular economy (CE) principles among built environment (BE) firms operating in the…
Machine learning regression for estimating the cost range of building projects
Argaw Gurmu, Mani Pourdadash MiriSeveral factors influence the costs of buildings. Thus, identifying the cost significant factors can assist to improve the accuracy of project cost forecasts during the planning…
The coupling of project delivery methods and contract strategies for public building projects in Ethiopia
Abay Legesse, Ali Nejat, Tewodros GhebrabThe purpose of this paper is to use Delphi technique to assess the applicability of coupling various project delivery methods (PDMs) and contract strategies (CSs) for delivery of…
A framework for social sustainability on the building level: a contextual approach
Ahlam Ammar SharifThis study aims to build on a contextualised approach for revealing the particularities of social sustainability indicators on the building scale within the particular context of…
Convolutional neural network-based deep learning model for air quality prediction in October city of Egypt
Nehal Elshaboury, Eslam Mohammed Abdelkader, Abobakr Al-SakkafModern human society has continuous advancements that have a negative impact on the quality of the air. Daily transportation, industrial and residential operations churn up…
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