Built Environment Project and Asset Management

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Efficacy of the construction industry legislative framework in developing countries – an Eswatini case

The regulation of the construction industry remains a significant obstacle to economic progress in developing nations. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the efficacy of the…

Construction waste management in residential green buildings in New Zealand

Construction and demolition waste has emerged as a significant challenge for sustainable development globally. Hence, construction waste management (CWM) is considered one of the…

Towards a framework for implementing blockchain technology in the construction industry of Sri Lanka

The construction industry is often criticised due to inherited challenges: poor payment practices, inadequate collaboration, etc. Blockchain has the potential to address these…

Project managers’ competencies in the era of digitalization: the case of the construction industry

With emerging technologies rapidly changing work processes, it is important to understand the skills and characteristics project managers (PMs) need to effectively manage projects…

Climate change literacy objectives for construction professionals in Zimbabwe

Construction professionals' literacy incapacity exacerbates their vulnerability to climate change hazards on construction projects. Therefore, this study sought to determine…

Work-related factors affecting mental well-being of young construction workers in South Australia

Many work-related factors particularly affect the mental well-being of young construction workers and subsequently affect their productivity at work. Young construction workers in…

An evaluation model for an optimal decarbonisation process in the built environment

The goal is to deliver a decision-support framework to both public and private entities engaged in energy retrofit investments in the property market.

Driving the zero-carbon construction strategy: key barriers and enablers

In the fast-changing field of zero-carbon construction there is a gap in understanding how zero-carbon construction strategies are experienced in practice. This paper aims to…

Enhancing fairness, transparency and accountability during tendering under Ghana’s procurement system: a systematic review

Ghana’s legal framework for procurement has undergone substantial reform to increase its efficacy. However, disregard for legal obligations set forth has resulted in issues of…

Integration of building information modeling into building circularity assessment: a systematic review

Despite several attempts to integrate building information modeling (BIM) with building circularity assessment (BCA), no systematic review has yet been carried out on this topic…

Leveraging procurement capabilities and planning for project success in the construction industry in Ghana

The paper examines the influence of procurement capabilities (skills) and procurement planning on project success in Ghana. The paper further examines the mediating role of…

Identifying barriers in constructing green buildings in Oman: a study on project contractors’ experience

Oman commitment for Sustainable Development Goals 2030 pushes green building at the forefront of construction industry. However, its green building progress is slower than other…

Cloud-based Building Information Modelling (CBIM): software engineers' insights into improving asset information quality

This research investigates the capabilities of Cloud-based Building Information Modelling (CBIM) in managing quality asset information, drawing upon software engineers'…

Fuzzy synthesis analysis of social network risk factors in supply chains of African megaprojects

Megaproject supply chains involve multiple layers of stakeholders, leading to complex relationships and risks. The role of social interactions within these networks is unexplored…

Multicriteria selection practices in public tender evaluation process: the case of Sri Lanka

Awarding contracts based solely on the lowest price is unsuitable for every project. Consequently, most procurement systems in developed countries have progressed to the…

Carbon emission reduction in construction industry: qualitative insights on procurement, policies and artificial intelligence

The construction industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions. This study investigates the role of procurement and contracting methods in carbon emission reduction…

Impediments to building information modelling-enabled construction waste management in Nigeria

Building Information modelling (BIM) has the potential to significantly minimise the quantity of construction waste (CW), but its adoption is low in construction waste management…

Consumer education strategies for overcoming prefabricated housing challenges in China: a systematic review

Prefabricated housing is a construction method that largely reduces construction waste and promotes sustainable development. However, the adoption of this method of construction…

Key competencies for identifying construction activities that produce recyclable materials: a competency gap analysis

This study aims to assess the competency gap among construction industry professionals concerning the competencies required for identifying construction activities that produce…

Awareness of net zero energy buildings among construction professionals in the Ghanaian construction industry

Net zero energy buildings (NZEBs) play a crucial role in mitigating the environmental impact of the construction industry. However, this concept in Ghana is still in the infancy…