Built Environment Project and Asset Management

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Integrating Industry 4.0 and circular economy in the UAE construction sector: a policy-aligned framework

This study addresses the integration of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies with circular economy (CE) principles in the UAE construction sector, aligning with the UAE Circular…

Deciphering the role of age and gender in perceiving organizational politics in construction

The study investigates the impact of gender and age on the perception of organizational politics among construction professionals in Tamil Nadu, India, a region with unique…

Applicability of lean techniques and processes on improving sustainability in construction projects

The construction industry is known for its complexity, poor performance and impact on the environment. This study investigates the applicability of lean techniques and processes…

From theory to practice: evaluating success factors of adaptive reuse through a case study

This study assesses the success of a real project in practice, using identified success factors from recent systematic literature. It investigates how theoretical insights…

Pathways for green building acceleration in fast-growing countries: a case study on Nigeria

Green building (GB) development is attracting interest globally, yet many fast-growing countries (FGCs) are underperforming in GB delivery, particularly in Africa and Southeast…

Reforming legal and regulatory structure of public–private partnerships in Sri Lanka

This paper aims to investigate the current practices and deficiencies in the legal and regulatory structure of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in Sri Lanka and explore…

Framework for systematic adoption of ERP systems in the Sri Lankan construction industry

Despite the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, construction organisations in Sri Lanka fail to adopt ERP systems successfully due to functional issues…

Utilising copper tailings as a sustainable alternative to conventional structural filling materials: LCA analysis

Mine tailings are solid waste left after extracting the valuable fraction of the ore. This study reviewed the possibility of using copper-tailing waste to develop building…

Integration of public health into road projects in Sri Lanka: identifying barriers and enablers

This study aims to identify the key barriers and enablers within a developing country context (Sri Lanka) to tackle the public health impacts during road construction projects…

Review of current digital technologies for material passports to enhance circularity towards net zero

Need of circular economy (ce) practices for net-zero and sustainability in construction sector is well known, and thus the need for information flow between current and potential…

Transitioning to a circular economy in the construction demolition industry: a bibliometric analysis

This study aims to address the research gaps in the application of circular economy (CE) principles within the construction demolition industry (CDI) by providing an updated…

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…

Integrating quality into the reverse logistics in construction: an empirical study in South Australia

Inferior quality reprocessed products hinder the successful adoption of reverse logistics supply chains (RLSCs) of demolition waste (DW) in the construction industry. Therefore…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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'…

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…