Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
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Impeller in suction pipe Thai Phaya-Nakh for agriculture
Jaruphant NoosomtonThe suction pipes are important in agriculture and are used widely in water management and agricultural–mechanical industry in ASEAN. Thus, this paper aims to present design of…
Residential student housing mobility and supportive design: a cross-sectional assessment of off-campus all-inclusive university student hostels in Ghana
Miller Williams Appau, Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong, Joseph Yaw Dwamena QuansahThis study aims to examine the relationship between supportive design (SD) and residential mobility of students with disabilities (SWD) in off-campus student hostels in Ghana.
The mediating and moderating role of coping on occupational stress and psychological well-being among the construction workforce in South Africa: the psychological stress theory approach
Mohlomi Raliile, Theodore C. Haupt, Kahilu Kajimo-ShakantuThe purpose of this cross-sectional study is to examine the direct relationships between occupational stress (OccS), coping and well-being (WB). The study further examined the…
Management of adverse effects of construction digitalization on the quantity surveying key roles: a qualitative Delphi study
L.A.M. Deshapriya, B.A.K.S. Perera, I.W.M.A.D. Ilangakoon, Dilan WeerasooriyaDigitalization has significantly impacted the job roles of construction professionals globally. This study aims to investigate how to manage the adverse effects of digitalization…
Repurposing product development after COVID-19 by integrating Industry 4.0 and agile new product development practices in emerging economies
Manoj A. Palsodkar, Rajesh Pansare, Madhukar R. Nagare, Vaibhav NarwaneAfter the COVID-19 pandemic, companies from a variety of sectors began repurposing their product development and manufacturing activities. To be successful, repurposing requires a…
The impact of project-related failures on team members and support mechanisms – a narrative analysis
Danstan Bwalya Chiponde, Barry Gledson, David GreenwoodPast studies on project-related failures (PRF) have focused more on developing criteria for measuring project success and failure and achieving project outputs without addressing…
Homebuyer complaints during defect liability period: critical analysis of individual presumptions, defect discovery and post-rectifications factors
Mohd Saufi, Liyana M. Yusof, Rahimi A. RahmanThis study aims to investigate factors leading to homebuyer complaints during defect liability periods (DLP). The specific study objectives are to: identify critical factors…
Effects of transformational leadership and organizational climate on project performance in industrial revolution 5.0: a systematic literature review
Yuge Yang, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari, Muhammad Imran, Liulin KongThe relationships between transformational leadership (TL), organizational climate (OC) and project performance have been investigated by previous studies, but no review of…
Sustainability assessment indicators of road infrastructure projects: a systematic literature review
Chisomo Kapatsa, Neema Kavishe, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Godwin MaroThe purpose of this study is to identify sustainability assessment indicators of road infrastructure projects by analyzing and synthesizing existing literature, considering that…
Role of big data analytics and information processing capabilities in enhancing transparency and accountability in e-procurement applications
Nasser Tuwali Alnuaimi, Kamran Ali CHatha, Salam AbdallahConsidering information processing theory, this study aims to examine how big data analytics (BDA) mediates the influence of e-procurement coordination (EPC) and e-procurement…
Factors for improving productivity in the New Zealand residential construction sector
Mark Kirby, Funmilayo Ebun Rotimi, Nicola NaismithThe New Zealand (NZ) construction industry significantly impacts the country's economy and is one of the largest sectors in terms of total employment. However, a persistent and…
Integrated building information modeling and blockchain system for decentralized progress payments in construction projects
Muhammad Asfund Khalid, Muhammad Usman Hassan, Fahim Ullah, Khursheed AhmedThe debate around automation through digital technologies has gathered traction in line with the advancement of Industry 4.0. Blockchain-powered construction progress payment has…
Effect of additively manufactured polymeric inserts on impact response of construction safety helmets
Andrew Miceli, Grant Bevil, Jutima SimsiriwongStruck-by accidents (i.e. being hit by a falling object) are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in the construction industry. Despite the critical role of hard hats in…
A systematic review on the role of nature-based solutions (NbS) in housing delivery in Africa
Solomon Asamoah, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Henry Mensah, Bernard Bonney, Divine Kwaku AhadzieThe study aims to examine the potential benefits of integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) in the housing sector.
Development of ANP-based greenness evaluation model of construction technologies in China
Yan Li, Shuangliang Tai, Zirui TaiGreen construction is increasingly vital in promoting sustainability within the construction industry. The development and promotion of green construction technologies are central…
Exploring the barriers to digital twin adoption in the Nigerian construction industry: a structural equation modelling approach
Abdulkabir Opeyemi Bello, Oludolapo Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Precious Oluwatofunmi Gbenga, Ayaz Ahmad Khan, Rasheed Babatunde IsaThe adoption of emerging technologies is critical to enhance construction industry performance. Previous studies have shown that the Nigerian construction industry (NCI) is slow…
High-strength geopolymer based engineered cementitious composites (ECC) for sustainable and resilient construction
Balamurali Kanagaraj, N. Anand, Mathew Thomas, Chin Siew ChooThe development of high-strength engineered cementitious composite (ECC) gains a significant leap in structural engineering. Engineers have been looking for new formulations that…
Empowerment and project performance success: the role of leadership and power distance
Percy Caruajulca, Mohammad KhalilzadehThe construction of infrastructure projects for extracting natural resources is vital to the economies of countries and the strategies of mining companies. Project performance…
Comparing 5D BIM costs: stilt housing against conventional housing for flood management
Bruno Lot Tanko, Jack Thomas Oakley, Zainab Jagun, Upeksha MadanayakeSustainable and resilient infrastructure projects aim to reduce flooding impacts and improve community adaptability. For instance, flood-resistant stilts elevate structures…
Theoretical framework for carbon trading in the built environment
Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, Xiaohua Jin, Robert Osei-Kyei, Srinath PereraThis conceptual paper aims to develop a theoretical framework for carbon trading in the built environment through theories to expand current knowledge on components of carbon…
WELL building for developing countries: critical design criteria for residential buildings in Malaysia
Salma Husna Zamani, Rahimi A. Rahman, Liyana Mohamed Yusof, Hariharan NaganathanThis study aims to investigate the interrelationship between critical design criteria (CDC) that affect health, well-being and productivity (i.e. WELL) for residential buildings…
Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites: a cross-regional multigroup analysis
Afiqah R. Radzi, Anandh K. S., Ahmad Rizal Alias, Mohammed Algahtany, Rahimi A. RahmanA good workplace well-being (WWB) has many positive impacts on individuals and organizations. Prior studies indicate that physical, psychological and social well-being factors…
Strategies for the development of mental toughness of construction professionals: the case of Ghana
Evans Kwesi Mireku, Ernest Kissi, Ivy Maame Adwoa Abu, Alex Acheampong, Nana Kwame Peprah ArmahThe construction sector is recognized for subjecting its workers to various psychological pressures and mental stressors. As a result, it is crucial to explore and discover…
Uncovering the dynamic decision-making behaviours of multiple stakeholders in the community public infrastructure
Qian Li, Qi Zhang, Yuyan Shen, Xiang ZhangThe elevator installation in old communities (EIOC) can effectively improve the public infrastructure of urban communities. However, differences in the decision-making behaviours…
Re-visit project success: evaluation of visitor perspectives in the Sungai Melaka flood mitigation project
Farah Shahrin, Zerafinas Abu Hassan, Ross Azura ZahitThis interdisciplinary study re-evaluates the Sungai Melaka flood mitigation project’s impact on community success in Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage site, broadening the…
A principal component analysis of sustainable building construction features for project delivery in South Africa
Chijioke Emmanuel Emere, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Opeoluwa Israel AkinradewoSuccessful project delivery for sustainable building construction (SBC) has been linked to certain features. Previous studies have emphasised the need to improve SBC practice in…
Exploring the multidimensional challenges in integrating Design for Safety (DfS) in the Ghanaian construction industry
Alex Acheampong, Elvis Konadu Adjei, Anita Odame Adade-Boateng, Ernest Kissi, Patrick Manu, David Wireko AtibilaThe uptake of Design for Safety (DfS) practices in developing countries like Ghana has been limited. This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the barriers across…
Overlapping sustainable construction indicators for construction organisations in Zimbabwe
Tirivavi Moyo, Mazen Omer, Benviolent ChigaraSustainable construction deficits are common in developing economies, and resolutions are constrained by the failure to prioritise the plethora of available indicators. This study…
Towards a successful implementation of buildability assessment in construction industry: a conceptual framework
Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo, Fidelis Okechukwu Ezeokoli, Kevin Chuks Okolie, Aduragbemi Deborah OlojoThe application of good buildability practices is vital for improving the performance of projects and businesses in the construction sector. Despite the plethora of research into…
Evaluating Construction 4.0 technologies in enhancing safety and health: case study of a national strategic plan
Hazwani Shafei, Rahimi A. Rahman, Yong Siang LeePolicymakers are developing national strategic plans to encourage organizations to adopt Construction 4.0 technologies. However, organizations often adopt the recommended…
Decision support factors evaluative model for affordable PPP public housing delivery in Ghana
Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Michael Nii Addy, Daniel Yaw Addai Duah, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Emmanuel Banahene Owusu, George Felix OlympioAs public–private partnerships (PPPs) have become preferred and veritable approach to deliver affordable housing, the seemingly lack of understanding of the significant factors…
A bibliometric and scientometric analysis-based review of environmental health and safety research in the construction industry
Juliet Owusu-Boadi, Ernest Kissi, Ivy Maame Abu, Cecilia Dapaah Owusu, Bernard Baiden, Caleb DebrahThe construction business is widely recognised for its inherent complexity and dynamic nature, which stems from the nature of the job involved. The industry is often regarded as…
Re-evaluating falls through skylights in the USA: has anything changed?
Nicholas Tymvios, Jake Smithwick, Michael BehmWith proper design and work planning, falls through fragile skylights are preventable. Skylights pose a hazard to workers when their work tasks for operations, maintenance and…
E-procurement acceptance in the Ghanaian public sector: an application of an extended technology acceptance model (TAM) in the construction industry
Michael Nii Addy, Evans Teye Addo, Sulemana Fatoama Abdulai, Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Anita Odame Adade-BoatengE-procurement has the advantage of improving the overall performance of construction project delivery. The purose of this study is to uncover the factors influencing e-procurement…
Assessing project complexity factors for railway megaprojects: a Delphi-BWM approach
Kavita Bhangale, Kanchan Joshi, Ruchita Gupta, Bhaskar GardasProject complexity (PC) governs project success, but the project management literature primarily focuses on performance measures and rarely examines the complexity factors…
Mapping out focus for circular economy business models (CEBMs) research in construction sector studies – a bibliometric approach
Osamudiamen Kenneth Otasowie, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Peter AdekunleThe circular economy business models (CEBMs) provide ways for firms operating in the construction industry to move from a linear to a circular approach. Thus, this study aims to…
Implementation of work-life balance strategies among construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria: construction workers’ perspectives
Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo, Olalekan Shamsideen Oshodi, Patricia Omega Kukoyi, Hosea Shemang Yohanna, Uche Emmanuel EdikeThe construction industry in Nigeria has a complex environment, comprising several combinations of consulting professions, clients, contractual arrangement and investors, with…
Review of remote monitoring systems for the delivery of sustainable and resilient water infrastructure
Andrew Swan, Anne Schiffer, Peter Skipworth, James HuntingdonThis paper aims to present a literature review of remote monitoring systems for water infrastructure in the Global South.
Combined wind catchers and side windows for cross ventilation in row houses
Chalermwat Tantasavasdi, Senatanit Arttamart, Natthaumporn InpromThis paper aims to explore the efficiency of natural ventilation in the bedrooms of typical two-storeyed row houses with newly reconfigured design that incorporate rooftop wind…
Ascertaining adequacy of fire suppression systems: the perspective of Accra central of Ghana
Mark Pim-Wusu, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Jeremiah N-Nanajeri SimberiFire is the fundamental element of most people’s lives, and when not controlled, the same fire can lead to several catastrophes in homes, offices, schools, lives and other public…
Adoption of distributed ledger technology for construction projects: a study of the challenges in a developing country
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Lydia Uyi Ehiosun, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Seyi Segun StephenThe construction industry in Nigeria, like many others worldwide, grapples with increasing demands for enhanced efficiency, transparency and security. While distributed ledger…
Influences of critical success factors on nonprofit outcomes of ODA education construction projects: a case of Vietnam
Duc-Anh Le, Chau Ngoc Dang, Long Le-Hoai, Viet Quoc HoangOfficial development assistance (ODA) education projects have played a crucial role in improving education and training fields in developing countries, but are often facing…
Enhancing project manager communication soft skills and risk management practices in Libyan oil and gas construction projects: the role of experience
Mohamed Elkbuli, Nurhidayah Azmy, Chia Kuang LeeAlthough there has been an increase in the application of a variety of robust technologies and systems, the oil and gas sector relies on project managers’ soft skills for success…
Development of workplace well-being indexes at construction sites
Mazen M. Omer, Tirivavi Moyo, Ahmad Rizal Alias, Rahimi A. RahmanThis study aims to develop workplace well-being indexes for construction sites of different project types (infrastructure, high-rise and low-rise). Accordingly, the study…
Unlocking the full potential of reality capture for construction project cost monitoring: a mixed review
Godfred Fobiri, Innocent Musonda, Franco MuleyaDigital data acquisition is crucial for operations in the digital transformation era. Reality capture (RC) has made an immeasurable contribution to various fields, especially in…
Critical application areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for sustainable construction in developing countries: the case of Nigeria
Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Ali Hassan Ali, Oluwaseun Dosumu, Kayode Fakunle, Oludolapo Ibrahim OlanrewajuThis study aims to explore the critical application areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for sustainable buildings.
Inquiry into channels of health and safety knowledge communication across the boundaries of the construction industry
Justice Williams, Frank Fugar, Emmanuel Adinyira, Kofi AgyekumEffective safety communication facilitates the sharing of relevant knowledge that helps to improve safety behaviours, such as superior hazard identification and compliance. This…
BIM-based multi-objective optimization framework for volumetric analysis of building projects
S. P. Sreenivas Padala, Prabhanjan M. SkandaThe purpose of this paper is to develop a building information modelling (BIM)-based multi-objective optimization (MOO) framework for volumetric analysis of buildings during early…
Benefits of construction data risks management in the construction industry
Ornella Tanga Tambwe, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Opeoluwa AkinradewoData represents a critical resource that enables construction companies’ success; thus, its management is very important. The purpose of this study is to assess the benefits of…
Facilitating the role of quantity surveyors through integration of cyber-physical systems
Dilan Weerasooriya, K.A.T.O Ranadewa, B.A.K.S PereraCyber-physical systems (CPS) enable the synergistic integration of virtual models with the physical environment. This integration is gaining recognition for its potential to…
The role of psychological contract in enhancing safety climate and safety behavior in the construction industry
Soundarya Priya M.G., Anandh K.S., Sathyanarayanan Rajendran, Krishna Nirmalya SenThis study aims to explore the “psychological contract of safety” (PCS), a key factor in the safety climate (SC), which relies on the behavioral safety actions of workers at…
Quantifying BIM investment value: a systematic review
Lina Gharaibeh, Kristina Eriksson, Björn LantzPerceived benefits of building information modelling (BIM) have been discussed for some time, but cost–benefit benchmarking has been inconsistent. The purpose of this paper is to…
Commuting and its relationship with health and engagement of civil construction workers
Júlia Barros dos Santos, Paulo Marcelo Macedo Nascimento, Josiane Palma LimaIdentifying factors that impact workers’ health and performance is extremely important for companies and, in particular, for companies in the construction sector. Despite the…
Drivers for the implementation of circular economy in the Nigerian AECO industry: a structural equation modelling approach
Abdulkabir Opeyemi Bello, Rasheed Babatunde Isa, Oladayo Popoola Afolabi, Suhaib Arogundade, Ayaz Ahmad KhanThis study aims to investigate the drivers influencing the implementation of circular economy principles in the Nigerian architecture, engineering, construction and operation…
Influence of emotional intelligence attributes on human resource management practices implementation in the Nigerian construction industry
Ifedolapo Helen Babalola, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, John Aliu, Ayodeji Emmanuel OkeThe workforce upon which the construction industry relies, known as human resources (HRs), faces challenges such as poor management, inadequate implementation of human resource…
Methodology for retrospectively developing a BIM model from point cloud scans using ongoing building project as case study
Kenneth Lawani, Farhad Sadeghineko, Michael Tong, Mehmethan BayraktarThe purpose of this study is to explore the suggestions that construction processes could be considerably improved by integrating building information modelling (BIM) with 3D…
Exploring mental health challenges and implications for construction safety
Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Michael Tong, Iain CameronOver 2.7 million workers are employed in the UK construction industry and with the fragmented nature of the construction sector; cases of poor mental health of workers are on the…
A platform sandbox for the assessment of municipal sustainable development goals
Filipe Ferreira, Pedro Briga, Sérgio Ramos Teixeira, Fernando AlmeidaThis study aims to present an innovative sandbox platform that implements a decision support system (DSS) to assess the sustainable development goals (SDGs) addressed at the…
Integrated applications of building information modeling in project cost management: a systematic review
Abdelrahman M. Farouk, Rahimi A. RahmanImplementing building information modeling (BIM) in construction projects offers many benefits. However, the use of BIM in project cost management is still limited. This study…
Designing multivariable PI controller with multi-response optimization for a pilot plant binary distillation column: a robust design approach
Vinayambika S. Bhat, Thirunavukkarasu Indiran, Shanmuga Priya Selvanathan, Shreeranga BhatThe purpose of this paper is to propose and validate a robust industrial control system. The aim is to design a Multivariable Proportional Integral controller that accommodates…
Mechanical and microstructural characteristics of structural concrete containing RCA treated with sodium metasilicate
Shubham Bansal, Lokesh Choudhary, Megha Kalra, Niragi Dave, Anil Kumar SharmaOne of the most contested and anticipated research issues is the acceptability of using recycled aggregates instead of fresh aggregates. This study aims to look at the possibility…
Building mechanism of the initial trust motivation of owners toward contractors
Huimin Li, Mengxuan Liang, Han Han, Wenjuan ZhangThis paper aims to study the initial trust of the owner to the contractor, establish the initial trust mechanism, explore the factors that affect the initial trust of the owner to…
Impact of project risk allocation on PPP housing project delivery in Nigeria: partial least square structural equation modeling approach
Bamidele Temitope ArijeloyeThis paper aims to help understand how adopting risk allocation criteria impacts the delivery of public–private partnership (PPP) mass housing in Nigeria with the view of…
Impact of smart city system on the construction industry in Sri Lanka
L.B. Kulasekara, B.A.K.S Perera, H.A.H.P. PereraOne prominent force behind sustainable growth is the growth of smart cities. Governments worldwide are beginning to concentrate on the Smart City System (SCS) towards a…
Modelling the WELL building concepts for office environments: PLS-SEM approach
Carmen Y.M. Tan, Rahimi A. Rahman, Yong Siang LeeThe health, well-being and productivity (i.e. WELL) of office building occupants are vulnerable to poor office environments. Therefore, this study aims to identify new features…
Digital twin–based asset inspection and user–technology interactions
Hans Voordijk, Faridaddin Vahdatikhaki, Lars HesselinkWith the emergence of digital twins, the construction industry is looking toward improving the inspection and maintenance of all kinds of assets, such as bridges, roads and…
Lean manufacturing implementation in iron and steel industries: effect of wastes management on the production costs
Nasser Zaky, Mohamed Zaky Ahmed, Ali Alarjani, El-Awady AttiaThis study aims to improve the market competitiveness of iron and steel manufacturers in developing countries by reducing their production costs.
Principal factor analysis of project designers’ roles in improving construction projects buildability in Nigeria
Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo, Anthony Ogochukwu Onokwai, Oluyemi Oladeji FaletiConstruction industry is a vital sector for economic and national development. However, the industry suffers buildability problems. Improving construction projects buildability is…
Flexural behavior of slabs made of lightweight foamed concrete with basalt powder
Hanadi Al-Zubaidi, Rabab AllouziCement can be replaced to reduce the energy consumption and the environmental impact of cement. Also, foamed concrete can be used structurally in residential buildings to reduce…
Profound barriers to value management adoption on construction projects in a developing nation
Lekan Damilola Ojo, Deji Rufus Ogunsemi, Ahmed Elyamany, Ayodeji Emmanuel OkeThe adoption of value management (VM) has been on the rise in the construction industry, especially in the past decade. Identifying the main barriers to VM application for…
Effect of curing media on the performance of clay bricks partially stabilised with pulverised cow bone ash
Uche Emmanuel Edike, Olumide Afolarin Adenuga, Daniel Uwumarogie Idusuyi, Abdulkabir Adedamola OkeThe purpose of this study is to advance the application of pulverised cow bone ash (PCBA) as a partial replacement of cement in soil stabilisation for the production of bricks…
A categorization of factors affecting quality of design documentation in Tanzanian construction projects
Nyamagere Gladys SospeterThe design documents are products of a process that aims to provide sufficient details to enable the contractor to efficiently implement the project at a realistic cost…
Design for mixed model final assembly line (DfMMFAL): a new tool for assembly interface identification based on assembly process planning
M. Boyault Edouard, Jean Camille, Bernier Vincent, Aoussat AmézianeThis paper aims to fulfil a need to identify assembly interfaces from existing products based on their Assembly Process Planning (APP). It proposes a tool to identify assembly…
Assessing critical barriers and success factors of PPP projects in emerging economies: a case of Vietnam
Hung Duy Nguyen, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Vi Vu Doan, Chau Ngoc DangPublic–private partnership (PPP) projects play a pivotal role in fostering infrastructure development in developing countries. This study aims to identify major barriers and…
Public monitoring of environmental management plan implementation in road construction projects: key performance indicators
Nurol Huda Dahalan, Rahimi A. Rahman, Saffuan Wan Ahmad, Che Khairil Izam Che IbrahimThis study aims to examine the performance indicators (PIs) for assessing environmental management plan (EMP) implementation in road construction projects. The specific objectives…
Assessment of corporate social responsibility performance for Vietnamese construction organizations
Minh Van NguyenCorporate social responsibility (CSR) performance is critical to address construction activities’ environmental and social impacts. This study aims to evaluate the level of CSR…
A hybrid machine learning approach for early cost estimation of pile foundations
G. Deepa, A.J. Niranjana, A.S. BaluThis study aims at proposing a hybrid model for early cost prediction of a construction project. Early cost prediction for a construction project is the basic approach to procure…
Exploring stationary and major modular construction challenges in developing countries: a case study of Egypt
Ali Hassan Ali, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Ahmed Elyamany, Ahmed Hussein Ibrahim, Ahmed Osama DaoudThis study aims to identify the most significant barriers and the stationary barrier to modular construction (MC) implementation and promote MC widespread use. By doing so, the…
Development and validation of a framework for improving health and safety risk management at informal construction sites in Tanzania
Benson Rugalema Mwemezi, Geraldine John Kikwasi, Sarah PhoyaAlthough there are several established frameworks for health and safety in construction, there are inadequate health and safety conditions at informal construction sites, and no…
An inquiry into the health and safety management practices of construction firms in South Korea
Taeho Park, Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu, Kofi Agyekum, Anita Odame Adade-Boateng, Patrick Manu, Emmanuel Adinyira, Selorm AdukpoThis paper aims to investigate the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management practices of construction companies in South Korea to ascertain specific components and…
Critical components for successful BIM-based sustainable building design collaboration: structural equation model analysis
Chukwuka Christian Ohueri, San Chuin Liew, Jibril Adewale Bamgbade, Wallace Imoudu EnegbumaThe efficient application of building information modeling (BIM) methodology in the sustainable building design process, known as green BIM, provides ideal leverage to…
The potential of the empathic ability for the performance of civil engineering projects
Guus Keusters, Frédérique Batelaan, Froukje SleeswijkVisser, Erik-Jan Houwing, Hans BakkerThe increasing complexity of civil engineering projects necessitates focusing on new competencies of project participants. Based on the research on team performance and design…
Capabilities required of the conventional project delivery (CPD) approach in producing quality design documentation: the Ghanaian construction industry perspective
Peter Dodzi Kwasi Agbaxode, Ehsan Saghatforoush, Sitsabo DlaminiThe conventional project delivery (CPD) approach has been reported in the literature as the most widely used project delivery method in the construction industry globally compared…
Ensemble of ensembles for fine particulate matter pollution prediction using big data analytics and IoT emission sensors
Christian Nnaemeka Egwim, Hafiz Alaka, Youlu Pan, Habeeb Balogun, Saheed Ajayi, Abdul Hye, Oluwapelumi Oluwaseun EgunjobiThe study aims to develop a multilayer high-effective ensemble of ensembles predictive model (stacking ensemble) using several hyperparameter optimized ensemble machine learning…
A multi-response optimization approach to mechanical properties improvement of dissimilar resistance spot welding joints
Karrar Hussein, Habibollah Akbari, Rassoul Noorossana, Rostom YadegariThis study aims to investigate the effects of process input parameters (welding current, welding time, electrode pressure and holding time) on the output responses (nugget…
Investigating the implementation of immersive technologies within on-site construction safety processes
Mark Swallow, Sambo Lyson ZuluThe benefits of integrating immersive technologies (ImTs) within a construction safety context are acknowledged within the literature; however, its practical application on…
Job crafting-job embeddedness linkage of construction professionals: moderating effect of career stages
Mustafa AlMemari, Khalizani Khalid, Abdullah OsmanConstruction managers must focus on effective job design to develop and harness employee talent and achieve organizational goals. Because psychological needs and key motivators…
Understanding the key factors of operating environment for small and medium contractors in the developing economies: the case of Ethiopia
Abraham Aboneh, Gangadhar MaheshSmall and medium contractors (SMCs) play a significant role in socioeconomic development. Their strong links with other sectors of the economy have a multiplier effect on any…
Resource sustainability in the water, energy and food nexus: role of technological innovation
Love Opeyemi David, Nnamdi Ikechi Nwulu, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Omoseni Oyindamola AdepojuThis paper aims to examine the role of technological Innovation in ensuring resource sustainability in the water, energy and food (WEF) nexus, as there exists a shortage of…
Optimization of specific energy consumption in CNC turning of a hardened alloy steel roll at low cutting speeds
Kashif Noor, Mubashir Ali Siddiqui, Amir Iqbal SyedThis study was conducted to analyze the effects of machining parameters on the specific energy consumption in the computerized numerical control lathe turning operation of a…
Challenges, drivers and incentives to private sector participation in public-private partnership projects in developing countries: evidence from Zambia
Ephraim Zulu, Josephine Mutwale, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Innocent Musonda, Neema Kavishe, Cletus MoobelaGovernments in developing countries seeking to meet their infrastructure backlog are increasingly turning to public–private partnerships (PPP) due to a lack of public funds…
Decarbonization of construction projects: a review and interpretive structural modelling of carbon reduction drivers
Suhaib Arogundade, Mohammed Dulaimi, Saheed Ajayi, Abdullahi Saka, Olusegun IloriExtant studies have discussed numerous carbon reduction drivers, but there is a dearth of holistic review and understanding of the dynamic interrelationships between the drivers…
An analysis of BIM-related job requirements based on text mining in China
Jiahao Liu, Xi Xu, Jing LiuAlthough building information modeling (BIM) has brought competitive advantages and many new jobs, the BIM-related job market is still confusing in China, which will undermine the…
Construction SMEs labour productivity: causal layered analysis
Oluseyi Julius Adebowale, Justus Ngala AgumbaSmall and medium-sized contractors are critical to micro and macroeconomic performance. These contractors in South Africa have long been confronted with the problem of business…
Effect of the drag coefficient on the performance of vertical porous baffles in a sloshing tank
Mallikarjun S. Bhandiwad, B.M. Dodamani, Deepak M.D.The present work involves analytical and experimental investigation of sloshing in a two-dimensional rectangular tank including the effect of porous baffles to control and/or…
Organizational leadership and employee well-being in the construction industry: a bibliometric and scientometric review
Jiaqi Shi, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-AfariThe construction industry (CI) has been identified as one of the most challenging sectors for stakeholders to achieve organizational success. Although previous studies had…
Properties of mortar containing Phragmites Australis Ash
Jamal Khatib, Lelian ElKhatib, Joseph Assaad, Adel El KordiThe purpose of this paper is to examine the use of phragmites australis ash (PAA) in cementitious systems to achieve sustainable construction.
Circular building adaptability in adaptive reuse: multiple case studies in the Netherlands
Mohammad B. Hamida, Hilde Remøy, Vincent Gruis, Tuuli JylhäThe application of circular building adaptability (CBA) in adaptive reuse becomes an effective action for resource efficiency, long-lasting usability of the built environment and…
Sustainable building materials utilization in the construction sector and the implications on labour productivity
Oluseyi Julius Adebowale, Justus Ngala AgumbaThe United Nations has demonstrated a commitment to preserving the ecosystem through its 2030 sustainable development goals agenda. One crucial objective of these goals is to…
Development and validation of a real-time testbed for renewable energy integration studies: South African grid code case study
Gideon Daniel Joubert, Atanda Kamoru RajiDespite South Africa’s ailing electrical grid, substantial renewable energy (RE) integration is planned for the country. As grid-integrated RE affects all grids differently, this…
The moderating role of emerging technologies on the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 and the performance of construction projects: the case of Pakistan
Muhammad Ayat, Sheheryar Mohsin Qureshi, Malikah , Changwook KangThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the outcome of construction projects and explore the moderating effects of…
An efficient hybrid tunicate swarm algorithm and radial basis function searching technique for maximum power point tracking in wind energy conversion system
Paulthurai Rajesh, Francis H. Shajin, Kumar CherukupalliThe purpose of this paper is to track the maximal power of wind energy conversion system (WECS) and enhance the search capability for WECS maximum power point tracking (MPPT).
Advanced cuttlefish optimizer-random decision forest (ACORDF) based design of fractional order PID controller for higher-order time-delay system
Thomas George, V. GanesanThe purpose of this manuscript, a state feedback gain depends on the optimal design of fractional order PID controller to time-delay system is established. In established optimal…
Optimization design of titanium alloy connecting rod based on structural topology optimization
Bin Zheng, Yi Cai, Kelun TangThe purpose of this paper is to realize the lightweight of connecting rod and meet the requirements of low energy consumption and vibration. Based on the structural design of the…
Improved black widow-bear smell search algorithm (IBWBSA) for optimal planning and operation of distributed generators in distribution system
Sathish K. R., T. AnanthapadmanabhaThis paper aims to propose, the multi-objective method for optimal planning and operation of distributed generators (DGs) on distribution system (DS) using hybrid technique is…
Optimal block search mechanism using deep recurrent neural network for enabling the code-efficiency in HEVC
Anilkumar Chandrashekhar Korishetti, Virendra S. MalemathHigh-efficiency video coding (HEVC) is the latest video coding standard that has better coding efficiency than the H.264/advanced video coding (AVC) standard. The purpose of this…
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1726-0531e-ISSN:
1758-8901ISSN-L:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Dr Nicholas Chileshe
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