Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology: Volume 22 Issue 1

Impact assessment of political administrations on the performance of the construction sector: a time series analysis

Najimu Saka, Abdullahi Babatunde Saka, Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Clinton O. Aigbavboa

The complex interaction of politics and the economy is a critical factor for the sustainable growth and development of the construction sector (CNS). This study aims to…

Verifying the sustainability factors of mega transportation infrastructure: Sydney Metro’s commissioning through the “significance matrix” methodology

Koorosh Gharehbaghi, Kerry McManus, Maged Georgy, Ken Farnes, Francesca Pagliara, Matt Myers

Through the significance matrix, this paper aims to investigate and explore the main sustainability factors of mega transportation infrastructure projects. Sydney’s Metro mega…

Durability and microstructure study of alkali-activated slag concrete with quartz sand subjected to different exposure conditions

Santosh Kumar Karri, Markandeya Raju Ponnada, Lakshmi Veerni

One of the sources for the increase in the carbon footprint on the earth is the manufacturing of cement, which causes a severer environmental impact. Abundant research is going on…

Evaluating the key risk factors in PPP-procured mass housing projects in Nigeria: a Delphi study of industry experts

Bamidele Temitope Arijeloye, Isaac Olaniyi Aje, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke

The purpose of the study is to elicit risk factors that are peculiar to public-private partnership (PPP)-procured mass housing in Nigeria from the expert perspectives in ensuring…

An investigation on the influence of sintering temperature on microstructural, physical and mechanical properties of Cu-SiC composites

Nalin Somani, Y. K. Tyagi, Nitin Kumar Gupta

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the sintering temperature on the microstructural, mechanical and physical properties of Cu-SiC composites.

Exploring emotional intelligence and conflict management styles in Dominican Republic construction industry

Kenneth Lawani, Luis Alfredo Arias Abad, Nigel Craig, Billy Hare, Iain Cameron

Emotional intelligence (EI) and conflict management (CM) are essential skills for construction managers towards achieving organisational effectiveness. It is believed that an…

Fracture properties of GGBS-dolomite geopolymer concrete

Saranya P., Praveen Nagarajan, A.P. Shashikala

This study aims to predict the fracture properties of geopolymer concrete, which is necessary for studying failure behaviour of concrete.

Digital transformation in the construction industry: a bibliometric review

Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Obuks Ejohwomu, Emmanuel Abiodun Adekunle, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

The construction industry has been traditionally referred to as slow when it comes to technological transformation. This study aims to investigate and present a scorecard of the…

Radio frequency identification (RFID) stock control and geo-location data system from a moving vehicle

Craig Proctor-Parker, Riaan Stopforth

The purpose of the research has been the primary consideration and evaluation of a cost effective, reliable, robust and simple process of radio frequency identification…

Role of cloud computing technology in the education sector

Riddhi Thavi, Rujuta Jhaveri, Vaibhav Narwane, Bhaskar Gardas, Nima Jafari Navimipour

This paper aims to provide a literature review on the cloud-based platforms for the education sectors. The several aspects of cloud computing adoption in education…

Policy barriers to sustainable construction practice in the Nigerian construction industry: an exploratory factor analysis

Ayotunde Babalola, Nishani Harinarain

Sustainable construction practice is structured on regulatory and non-regulatory policies in developed and most developing countries. With the gradual uptake of sustainability…

Finite-element modeling of partially prestressed concrete beams with unbonded tendon under monotonic loadings

Pandimani, Markandeya Raju Ponnada, Yesuratnam Geddada

The partially prestressed concrete beam with unbonded tendon is still an active field of research because of the difficulty in analyzing and understanding its behavior. The…

An empirical survey of critical factors influencing students’ electricity use behaviour in halls of residence

Comfort Olubukola Iyiola, Modupe Cecilia Mewomo

Understanding electricity use behaviour is considered one of the strategies to achieve sustained electricity management in buildings. The lack of understanding of occupants’…

Examining the awareness and usage of cyber physical systems for construction projects in Nigeria

Femi Emmanuel Adeosun, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke

In recent times, the construction industry is being influenced by technological innovations when delivering a better, more effective and efficient desired project, cyber-physical…