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Advancing social practice understandings of digital innovation delivery in construction project management
William Henry CollingeThe paper aims to apply social practice theory to clarify the process of innovation design and delivery from one successful digital innovation: the building information modelling…
Introducing a novel decision support system to enhance performance in infrastructure sanitation projects within the construction industry
Mahmoud Sabry Shided Keniwe, Ali Hassan Ali, Mostafa Ali Abdelaal, Ahmed Mohamed Yassin, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Ibrahim Abdel-Rashid Nosier, Ola Diaa El Monayeri, Mohamed Ashraf ElsayadThis study focused on exploring the performance factors (PFs) that impact Infrastructure Sanitation Projects (ISSPs) in the construction sector. The aim was twofold: firstly, to…
From here to where: assessing the infrastructure financialization in urban China
Yun Li, Zhe Cheng, Jiangbin Yin, Zhenshan Yang, Ming XuInfrastructure financialization plays a critical role in infrastructure development and urban growth around the world. However, on the one hand, the existing research on the…
How to reduce construction risks in rural areas: an evolutionary game analysis
Wei Chen, Zhuzhang Yang, Hang Yan, Ying ZhaoThe construction industry is widely recognized as one of the most hazardous sectors in the world. Despite extensive research on safety management, a critical issue remains that…
Evolutionary game analysis of collaborative application of BIM platform from the perspective of value co-creation
Xiaowei An, Sicheng Ren, Lunyan Wang, Yehui HuangThe purpose of this paper is to explore the support for multi-party collaboration in project construction provided by building information modeling (BIM). Based on the perspective…
Paths to BIM-based digital transformation: a bibliometric and systematic review of critical factors
Carlos Alejandro Diaz Schery, Rodrigo Goyannes Gusmão Caiado, Soraida Aguilar Vargas, Yiselis Rodriguez VignonThe purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to present a rigorous bibliometric analysis and a systematic literature review of the critical success factors (CSFs) for Building…
Peer effects in internationalization of engineering enterprises: moderating analyses and heterogeneity tests
Yanliang Niu, Chang Dai, Renjie Zhang, Hongjiang YaoThis study is devoted to examining the peer effects of engineering enterprises’ internationalization from the viewpoint of industry subdivision and how information and competition…
Refugees', asylum seekers' and migrants' experiences of finding meaningful work in the Australian construction industry: a Bourdieusean analysis
Suhair Alkilani, Martin Loosemore, Ahmed W.A. Hammad, Sophie-May KerrThe purpose of this paper is to use Bourdieu’s Theory of Capital–Field–Habitus to explore how refugees, asylum seekers and migrants accumulate and mobilise social, cultural…
Development of a digital transformation maturity model for the construction industry
Yanhu Han, Haoyuan Du, Chongyang ZhaoDigital transformation is crucial for achieving high-quality development in the construction industry. Assessing the industry's digital maturity is an urgent necessity. The…
Defect modelling and correlation mapping for bridge inspection
Shuyuan Xu, Jun Wang, Xiangyu Wang, Wenchi Shou, Tuan NgoThis paper covers the development of a novel defect model for concrete highway bridges. The proposed defect model is intended to facilitate the identification of bridge’s…
Artificial intelligence-based pre-conception stage construction budget decision-making model and tool for residential buildings
Abdul-Manan Sadick, Argaw Gurmu, Chathuri GunarathnaDeveloping a reliable cost estimate at the early stage of construction projects is challenging due to inadequate project information. Most of the information during this stage is…
Evaluation of time allocated for bid preparation in national competitive bidding in the Sri Lankan construction industry
Malik Lakshan Hasantha, Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara, Hasith Chathuranga VictarInsufficient time allocation for the bidding period occurs, causing drawbacks to both parties, the client and the bidder. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the time allocated for…
Optimising construction waste management in Sri Lanka through Circular economy strategies: a focus on construction and renovation and use and operate stages
Hasith Chathuranga Victar, Anuradha Samarajeewa WaidyasekaraConstruction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management (WM) poses significant challenges in Sri Lanka, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion. To address…
Supportive communication between apprentices and supervisors: development of a digital role play game
Rita Peihua Zhang, Helen Lingard, Jack Clarke, Stefan Greuter, Lyndall Strazdins, Christine LaBond, Tinh DoanThis paper describes the development of a digital role play game (RPG) designed to help construction apprentices to better communicate with their supervisors about issues with the…
Computer vision-based real-time monitoring for swivel construction of bridges: from laboratory study to a pilot application
Shilong Zhang, Changyong Liu, Kailun Feng, Chunlai Xia, Yuyin Wang, Qinghe WangThe swivel construction method is a specially designed process used to build bridges that cross rivers, valleys, railroads and other obstacles. To carry out this construction…
Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and gender differences: a case of construction workforce in Australia
Bee Lan Oo, Benson Teck-Heng LimThis study aims to explore the gender differences in working from home (WFH) experiences during the pandemic from the Australia’s construction workforce perspective. Specifically…
Empowering architecture, engineering and construction students through building information modeling competitions: a deep dive into behavioral motivation
Yibin Ao, Panyu Peng, Mingyang Li, Jiayue Li, Yan Wang, Igor MartekBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) competitions are a beneficial approach to enhance BIM education, offering students practical experience in BIM application, including mastering…
Work–family conflict and high-quality relationships in construction project management: the effect of job and life satisfaction
Handan Kunkcu, Kerim Koc, Asli Pelin GurgunWork–family conflict is one of the most challenging stressors for construction industry professionals to cope with emotional problems. This study aims to propose a model linking…
Construction industry changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic
Kyudong Kim, Helena R. Tiedmann, Kasey M. FaustThe COVID-19 pandemic caused significant societal changes and altered how much of the construction industry operates. This study investigates the impacts of pandemic-related…
Integrating GIS and BIM with MCDM for infrastructure planning: a comprehensive framework
Paulo Alberto Sampaio Santos, Breno Cortez, Michele Tereza Marques CarvalhoPresent study aimed to integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in conjunction with multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) to enhance…
Using fuzzy cognitive maps to explore the dynamic impact on management team resilience in international construction projects
Lili Gao, Xicheng Zhang, Xiaopeng Deng, Na Zhang, Ying LuThis study aims to investigate the relationship between individual-level psychological resources and team resilience in the context of expatriate project management teams. It…
Beyond the operating room: built environment design knowledge supportive of resilient surgical services
Natália Ransolin, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Robyn Clay-Williams, Carlos Torres Formoso, Frances Rapport, John CartmillSurgical services are settings where resilient performance (RP) is necessary to cope with a wide range of variabilities. Although RP can benefit from a supportive built…
Multi-objective planning for time-cost trade-offs in multi-project parallel environment
Jing An, Suicheng Li, Xiao Ping WuProject managers bear the responsibility of selecting and developing resource scheduling methods that align with project requirements and organizational circumstances. This study…
Digital technology-enabled AEC project management: practical use cases, deployment patterns and emerging trends
Xichen Chen, Alice Yan Chang-Richards, Florence Yean Yng Ling, Tak Wing Yiu, Antony Pelosi, Nan YangDespite extensive academic research related to digital technologies (DT), their integration into architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) projects lags in practice. This…
Interaction mechanisms of interface management risks in complex systems of high-speed rail construction projects: an association rule mining-based modeling framework
Yuanwen Han, Jiang Shen, Xuwei Zhu, Bang An, Xueying BaoThis study aims to develop an interface management risk interaction modeling and analysis methodology applicable to complex systems in high-speed rail construction projects…
Predicting structure performance of urban critical infrastructure: an augmented attention-based LSTM model
Gang Yu, Zhiqiang Li, Ruochen Zeng, Yucong Jin, Min Hu, Vijayan SugumaranAccurate prediction of the structural condition of urban critical infrastructure is crucial for predictive maintenance. However, the existing prediction methods lack precision due…
PPP project price mode typologies: a China-based comparative case study
Yubo Guo, Jinchan Liu, Chuan Chen, Xiaowei Luo, Igor MartekPublic–Private Partnerships (PPPs) are crucial to the procurement of global infrastructure projects. Moreover, a price mode based on a cluster of core concessionary items is key…
Automatic lift path planning of prefabricated building components using semantic BIM, improved A* and GA
Keyu Chen, Beiyu You, Yanbo Zhang, Zhengyi ChenPrefabricated building has been widely applied in the construction industry all over the world, which can significantly reduce labor consumption and improve construction…
Exploring blockchain technology acceptance among non-managerial construction practitioners in Shenzhen, China
Longhui Liao, Yuehua Ye, Nana Wei, Hong Li, Cheng FanProblems such as information asymmetry and a lack of trust among construction practitioners damage the quality and progress of construction projects. The decentralization…
Bridging the gap: assessing the person-organization fit between BIM education and industry expectations in Australia
Lama Abu Alieh, M. Reza Hosseini, Igor Martek, Wei Wu, Mehrdad ArashpourA lack of suitably qualified Building Information Modelling (BIM) professionals is understood to be a major barrier towards higher uptakes of BIM in the Australian construction…
Benchmarking lean construction conformance in Pakistan’s construction industry
Mughees Aslam, Edmund Baffoe-Twum, Sohail MalikLean construction (LC) is an innovative approach in the construction industry that has shown significant success in developed countries. Although LC has potential in the…
The relationship between construction workers’ emotional intelligence and safety performance
Wenwei Huang, Deyu Zhong, Yanlin ChenConstruction enterprises are achieving the goal of production safety by increasingly focusing on the critical factor of “human” and the impact of individual characteristics on…
Establishing the characteristics of mental toughness among construction professionals
Evans Kwesi Mireku, Ernest Kissi, Edward Badu, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Titus Kwofie, Kenneth EluerkehThe construction industry is an industry which has gained notoriety when it comes to both physical and mental health problems. Compared to other industries, the construction…
Applications of digital twin technology in construction safety risk management: a literature review
Qianmai Luo, Chengshuang Sun, Ying Li, Zhenqiang Qi, Guozong ZhangWith increasing complexity of construction projects and new construction processes and methods are adopted, more safety hazards are emerging at construction sites, requiring the…
Consumer purchase intention for extrinsic and intrinsic cues of construction and demolition waste recycled products
Zhikun Ding, Wanqi Nie, Vivian W.Y. Tam, Chethana IllankoonThe preferences and adoption of recycled materials by consumers are subject to a variety of factors, such as enablers and barriers. Despite this, there exists a paucity of…
Exploring the both-and success paradox in mega construction projects: multi-dimensional assessments of paradoxical leadership, project agility and megaproject success
Umer Zaman, Laura Florez-Perez, Saba Abbasi, Muhammad Shahid NawazOrganizations are full of contradictions and leadership dilemmas. Managers often face challenges such as selecting between two contradicting options such that which one is more…
Key performance indicators of construction companies in branding products and construction projects for success in a competitive environment in Iran
Erfan AnjomshoaKey performance indicators (KPIs) play a pivotal role in evaluating the level of success of an organization in achieving its business objectives. The objective of the current…
Effective leadership styles to boost employees’ work outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic: perspective of facilities management professionals
Florence Yean Yng Ling, Kelly Kai Li TehThis study investigated what are the effective leadership styles and practices that boost employees’ work outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of facilities…
Construction hazard-recognition training for generation Z students: a comparison study based on eye-movement data
Ding Liu, Chenglin LiSafety training can effectively facilitate workers’ safety awareness and prevent injuries and fatalities on construction sites. Traditional training methods are time-consuming…
Prosperity or futility? Effects of micro-regeneration on neighborhood commercial vitality
Guiwen Liu, Yue Yang, Kaijian Li, Asheem Shrestha, Taozhi ZhuangMicro-regeneration can effectively enhance a neighborhood’s commercial vitality and serve as a viable approach to boost economic benefits. However, the small scale of…
Dynamic assessment of the abatement effects of the low-carbon practices in the prefabricated building supply chain
Qiang Du, Yerong Zhang, Lingyuan Zeng, Yiming Ma, Shasha LiPrefabricated buildings (PBs) have proven to effectively mitigate carbon emissions in the construction industry. Existing studies have analyzed the environmental performance of…
Heterogeneity in stakeholder's perceptions on delays in infrastructure projects: scenario of Bangladesh
Md. Mohaimenul Islam Sourav, Mohammed Russedul Islam, Sheikh Mohibur Rahman, Md. Istiak JahanIn Bangladesh (BD), delays in infrastructure are common. Many previous studies have explored the causes of infrastructure delays. However, this study investigated the causes of…
Impacts of leader anger expressions on newcomer proactive career behavior and work alienation in the construction industry
Fei Kang, Yifei Shi, Jiyu Li, Han ZhangDespite the growing body of empirical research on leader anger expressions, the issue of how and when leader anger expressions shape newcomers’ proactive career behavior and work…
Impact of challenge and hindrance job stressors on informal safety communication of construction workers in China: the moderating role of co-worker relationship
Weiyi Cong, Shoujian Zhang, Huakang Liang, Qingting XiangJob stressors have a considerable influence on workplace safety behaviors. However, the findings from previous studies regarding the effect of different types of job stressors…
Conceptualization and measurement of owner BIM capabilities: from a project owner organization perspective
Pengcheng Pan, Yu Wang, Yumiao Yang, Sujuan ZhangBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities have been studied at the individual, project, organizational, and even industry levels to ensure the realization of BIM value in…
Developing a multidimensional risk assessment model for sustainable construction projects
Ibrahim Yahaya WuniSustainable construction re-engineers the conventional project lifecycle to integrate sustainability solutions. The additional sustainability requirements introduce new layers of…
Automated compliance checking for BIM models based on Chinese-NLP and knowledge graph: an integrative conceptual framework
Sihao Li, Jiali Wang, Zhao XuThe compliance checking of Building Information Modeling (BIM) models is crucial throughout the lifecycle of construction. The increasing amount and complexity of information…
Modelling the critical challenges of quality assurance of cross-border construction logistics and supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic
Frank Ato Ghansah, Weisheng Lu, Benjamin Kwaku AbabioThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the construction industry, yet still, it is unclear from existing studies about the critical challenges imposed on quality assurance (QA)…
Analysing the interplay of isomorphic pressures, perceived benefits and top management support on social responsibility performance of Belt and Road megaprojects
Mohammed Taha Alqershy, Qian Shi, Diana R. AnbarThis study aims to investigate the factors influencing the social responsibility performance of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) megaprojects. Specifically, it examines the role of…
The effect of augmented reality applied to learning process with different learning styles in structural engineering education
Pengkun Liu, Zhewen Yang, Jing Huang, Ting-Kwei WangThe purpose of this study is to scrutinize the influence of individual learning styles on the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR)-based learning in structural engineering…
Exploring critical success factors for digital transformation in construction industry–based on TOE framework
Yi Zhong, Zhiqian Chen, Jinglei Ye, Na ZhangThis study aims to investigate the critical success factors of digital transformation in the construction industry and identify whether the respondents' profiles influence their…
Predicting construction equipment resale price: machine learning model
Hossam Mohamed Toma, Ahmed H. Abdeen, Ahmed IbrahimThe equipment resale price plays an important role in calculating the optimum time for equipment replacement. Some of the existing models that predict the equipment resale price…
Investigation of the factors driving engineering insurance consumption in China’s construction industry: a hybrid approach
Xiaowei Zhou, Yousong Wang, Enqin GongGiven the increasing importance of engineering insurance, it is still unclear which specific factors can enhance the role of engineering insurance as a risk transfer tool. This…
Assessing green innovation practices in construction firms: a developing-country perspective
Chau Ngoc Dang, Warit Wipulanusat, Peem Nuaklong, Boonsap WitchayangkoonIn developing countries, construction organizations are seeking to effectively implement green innovation strategies. Thus, this study aims to assess the importance of green…
A comprehensive review of delay analysis techniques for solving concurrent delays
Huy Minh Vo, Jyh-Bin Yang, Veerakumar RangasamyConstruction projects commonly encounter complicated delay problems. Over the past few decades, numerous delay analysis methods (DAMs) have been developed. There is no consensus…
Diffusion of BIM policies in China: an event history analysis
Yu Yang, Shiting Shao, Dongping CaoDespite the critical role of the policy environment in facilitating the advancement of building information modeling (BIM) as a systemic innovation to reshape traditional facility…
Influencing factors and improvement strategies of supply chain resilience of prefabricated construction from the perspective of dynamic capabilities: the case of China
Xinnan Liu, Jiani Meng, Jiayi Wang, Yingbo JiThis study adopts the perspective of dynamic capabilities to investigate influencing factors and proposes improvement strategies of supply chain resilience of prefabricated…
Occupational health risk assessment of PC production-caused pollution based on damage assessment and cyclic mitigation model
Zhiyu Dong, Ruize Qin, Ping Zou, Xin Yao, Peng Cui, Fan Zhang, Yizhou YangThe occupational health risk associated with the production of prefabricated concrete components is often overlooked. This paper will use a damage assessment and cyclic mitigation…
A configuration analysis on knowledge transfer between projects: from horizontal and vertical perspectives
Qianwen Zhou, Xiaopeng DengDespite the knowledge transfer between projects has received increasing attention from scholars, few scholars still conduct comprehensive research on inter-project knowledge…
How do different management control configurations influence construction safety professionals' work attitudes
Chuanjing Ju, Yan Ning, Yuzhong ShenSafety professionals' primary job is to execute safety control measures towards frontline personnel, and previous studies focus on the effectiveness of such controls. Rare…
Analysis of critical factors influencing sustainable infrastructure vulnerabilities using an ISM-MICMAC approach
Luwei Zhao, Qing’e Wang, Bon-Gang Hwang, Alice Yan Chang-RichardsThe purpose of this study is to develop a new hybrid method that combines interpretative structural modeling (ISM) and matrix cross-impact multiplication applied to classification…
Life cycle sustainability tracker: a dynamic approach
Olubukola Tokede, Anastasia GlobaThis paper bridges the gap between the theory and practice by developing a life cycle sustainability tracker (LCST). The study is seeking to proffer solutions to an observed…
Does owners’ leadership matter to relational behavior in mega construction projects? A role orientation perspective
Xian Zheng, Xiao Hu, Chunlin Wu, Ju BaiAlthough researchers have long recognized the importance of participating organizations’ (POs) relational behavior for mega construction projects (MCPs) performance, relational…
Assessing project criticality in project portfolio: a vulnerability modeling approach
Libiao Bai, Xiaoyan Xie, Yichen Sun, Xue Qu, Xiao HanAssessing project criticality in a project portfolio (PP) is of great practical significance to improve robustness from damage. While project criticality assessment has increased…
An optimization model for just-in-time (JIT) delivery of precast components considering 3D loading constraints, real-time road conditions and assembly time
Wenqi Mao, Kexin Ran, Ting-Kwei Wang, Anyuan Yu, Hongyue Lv, Jieh-Haur ChenAlthough extensive research has been conducted on precast production, irregular component loading constraints have received little attention, resulting in limitations for…
A hybrid spherical fuzzy AHP-MARCOS model for evaluating the condition of saltwater pipes in Hong Kong
Nehal Elshaboury, Tarek Zayed, Eslam Mohammed AbdelkaderWater pipes degrade over time for a variety of pipe-related, soil-related, operational, and environmental factors. Hence, municipalities are necessitated to implement effective…
Influencing factors and governance strategies of megaproject complexity based on fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis
Quntao Wu, Qiushi Bo, Lan Luo, Chenxi Yang, Jianwang WangThis study aims to obtain governance strategies for managing the complexity of megaprojects by analyzing the impact of individual factors and their configurations using the…
Managerial framework for quality assurance of cross-border construction logistics and supply chain during pandemic and post-pandemic: lessons from COVID-19 in the world’s factory
Frank Ato Ghansah, Weisheng LuWhile the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the construction industry, it is still unclear from prior studies about adequately positioning the quality assurance (QA) for the…
Key performance indicators for hospital planning and construction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wenque Liu, Albert P.C. Chan, Man Wai Chan, Amos Darko, Goodenough D. OppongThe successful implementation of hospital projects (HPs) tends to confront sundry challenges in the planning and construction (P&C) phases due to their complexity and…
Building information modeling (BIM) in project management: a bibliometric and science mapping review
Zhaofeng Ye, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari, Algan Tezel, Patrick ManuThe impact of building information modeling (BIM) on various aspects of project management has attracted much attention in the past decade. However, previous studies have focused…
Impact of self-efficacy on construction labor productivity: the mediating role of work motivation
Nguyen Van TamThough widely recognized as essential for improving work performance across various domains, self-efficacy’s specific role in managing construction workforces remains…
A decision-support framework for suspension of public infrastructure projects: a combined use of neutrosophic AHP and TOPSIS
Ozan Okudan, Gökhan Demirdöğen, Zeynep IşıkThe purpose of this study is to develop a decision-support framework that can be used by decision-makers to suspend public infrastructure projects. Additionally, the study also…
Evaluation of risk factors affecting the safety of coal mine construction projects using an integrated DEMATEL-ISM approach
Xiaobo Shi, Yan Liu, Kunkun Ma, Zixin Gu, Yaning Qiao, Guodong Ni, Chibuzor Ojum, Alex Opoku, Yong LiuThe purpose is to identify and evaluate the safety risk factors in the coal mine construction process.
Game evolution analysis of BIM application willingness of prefabricated construction parties
Chi Zhang, Kun He, Wenjie Zhang, Ting Jin, Yibin AoTo further promote application of BIM technology in construction of prefabricated buildings, influencing factors and evolution laws of willingness to apply BIM technology are…
Exploring effective incentive policies for sustainable development of green buildings in China: based on evolutionary game theory and numerical simulation analysis
Chunmei Fan, Xiaoyue LiThis study reveals the green building development path and analyzes the optimal government subsidy equilibrium through evolutionary game theory and numerical simulation. This was…
Collaborations between industry and academia for future workforce development: construction practitioners’ perspective
Anthony Olukayode Yusuf, Adedeji Afolabi, Abiola Akanmu, Homero Murzi, Andres Nieto Leal, Sheryl Ball, Andrea Ofori-BoaduThere is a growing mismatch between the skill demands of the industry and the offerings of academia. One way of reducing this mismatch is by improving collaborations between…
Anticorruption practices in construction projects: looking through two theoretical lenses
Seyed Ashkan ZarghamiAvailable studies on anticorruption practices in the construction industry are exploratory with a very limited theoretical basis. This paper aims to provide a solid theoretical…
Lean vs agile project management in construction: impacts on project performance outcomes
Sara S. Badran, Ayman Bahjat AbdallahThe present research aims to investigate how lean project management (LPM) and agile project management (APM) affect project performance outcomes in the construction sector in…
Risk evaluation of mega infrastructure construction supply chain in engineering-procurement-construction projects: an integrated fuzzy AHP and fuzzy DEMATEL approach
Runze Yu, Li MaThe paper covers mega infrastructure construction supply chain (MICSC) in Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) projects, where the frequent occurrence of risk incidents has…
Assessment criteria for inter-organizational collaboration in interconnected infrastructure projects
Maryam R. Nezami, Mark L.C. de Bruijne, Marcel J.C.M. Hertogh, Hans L.M. BakkerSocieties depend on interconnected infrastructures that are becoming more complex over the years. Multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills are essential to develop modern…
Transitioning young people into employment in the Australian construction industry: the trust-building role of project-based intermediaries
Geoff Woolcott, Martin Loosemore, Robyn Keast, Ariella Meltzer, Suhair AlkilaniConstruction is one of Australia’s largest employers of young people and the industry is facing a major labor shortage, with young people expected to account for much of the…
Entity recognition in the field of coal mine construction safety based on a pre-training language model
Na Xu, Yanxiang Liang, Chaoran Guo, Bo Meng, Xueqing Zhou, Yuting Hu, Bo ZhangSafety management plays an important part in coal mine construction. Due to complex data, the implementation of the construction safety knowledge scattered in standards poses a…
Investigating the mechanism of international contractors' fraud from a moral perspective: evidence from Chinese international contractors
Min Luo, Bon-Gang Hwang, Xianbo Zhao, Xiaopeng DengThis study aims to clarify the psychological mechanism of international contractors' fraud by linking performance pressure to fraudulent intention through the displacement of…
Enhancing risk assessment: an improved Bayesian network approach for analyzing interactions among risks
Mohammad Hosein Madihi, Ali Akbar Shirzadi Javid, Farnad NasirzadehIn traditional Bayesian belief networks (BBNs), a large amount of data are required to complete network parameters, which makes it impractical. In addition, no systematic method…
Dynamic assessment of stakeholder conflict risk for R&D project portfolios
Libiao Bai, Xuyang Zhao, ShuYun Kang, Yiming Ma, BingBing ZhangResearch and development (R&D) projects are often pursued through a project portfolio (PP). R&D PPs involve many stakeholders, and without proactive management, their interactions…
Enhancing fire safety with Improved Risk Index and BIM in building evacuation
Jingqi Zhang, Shaohua Jiang, Xiaomin QiThe purpose of this paper is to conduct a comprehensive study on building, fire and evacuation, so as to effectively improve the efficiency of building fire evacuation and the…
A transformer-based deep learning method for automatic pixel-level crack detection and feature quantification
Ankang Ji, Xiaolong Xue, Limao Zhang, Xiaowei Luo, Qingpeng ManCrack detection of pavement is a critical task in the periodic survey. Efficient, effective and consistent tracking of the road conditions by identifying and locating crack…
What affects the corporate social responsibility practices of Chinese international contractors considering dynamic interactions? A hybrid structural equation modeling–fuzzy cognitive map approach
Xiaoxu Dang, Mengying Wang, Xiaopeng Deng, Hongtao Mao, Pengju HeCorporate social responsibility (CSR) practices frequently result in increased costs for Chinese international contractors (CICs), where profitability is the primary objective;…
Unveiling the social responsibility factors in new infrastructure construction
Long Li, Shuqi Wang, Saixing Zeng, Hanyang Ma, Ruiyan ZhengSocial responsibility (SR) has become critical in facilitating the sustainability of new infrastructure construction (NIC) and is also a nonnegligible aspect in its management…
Resource-constrained repetitive project scheduling with soft logic
Xin Zou, Zhuang RongIn repetitive projects, repetition offers more possibilities for activity scheduling at the sub-activity level. However, existing resource-constrained repetitive scheduling…
How job satisfaction affects professionalization behavior of new-generation construction workers: a model based on theory of planned behavior
Weishu Zhao, Peng Peng, Peng Peng, Hao Liu, Shiliu Wang, Wei LiuThe purpose of this study is to explore the influence mechanism of new-generation construction workers (NGCWs)’ job satisfaction on the professionalization behavior in China…
Intellectual capital, digital transformation and firm performance: evidence based on listed companies in the Chinese construction industry
Yang Zhang, Hui Li, Zeliang YaoThe study aims to investigate the effects of intellectual capital and its constituents on the performance of listed companies operating in China's construction sector. The study…
A TOPSIS-based framework for construction projects’ portfolio selection in the public sector
Cláudia Rafaela Saraiva de Melo Simões Nascimento, Adiel Teixeira de Almeida-Filho, Rachel Perez PalhaThis paper proposes selecting a construction project portfolio in the context of a public institution, which makes it possible to assess quantitative and qualitative criteria…
How optimal trust–dependence nexus facilitates relational behavior in contractor–subcontractor collaboration: a configurational analysis
Shaoyan Wu, Mengxiao Liu, Duo Zhao, Tingting CaoAlthough trust is generally taken as a fundamental factor in influencing relational behavior in contractor–subcontractor collaboration, the determination of an optimal level of…
External drivers of inter-organizational collaboration in megaproject: a perspective based on project governance
Kai Liu, Yuming Liu, Yuanyuan KouInter-organizational collaboration is the organizational guarantee and key link to achieve the goals of megaproject management. Project governance has always played an important…
Impact of person-environment fit on construction project managers' turnover intention: a moderated mediation model
Shan Jiang, Jintao LiHigh turnover of project managers is a common phenomenon in the construction industry, which has a negative impact on the productivity and performance of construction firms. The…
A fuzzy model for financial performance measurement of real estate investment trusts: comparison of investment areas
Oguzhan Kazanci, Serdar Ulubeyli, Emrah DoganThis study aims to present the financial performance of companies and investment areas in the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry.
Impact of emotions on the behavioral strategies of PPP project stakeholders: an RDEU evolutionary game analysis
Zehui Bu, Jicai Liu, Jiaqi LiuEmotions, understood as evolving mental states, are pivotal in shaping individuals“' decision-making, especially in ambiguous information evaluation, probability estimation of…
Exploring the application of PLS-SEM in construction management research: a bibliometric and meta-analysis approach
Sachin BatraThe partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach for construction management (CM) scholars has become the preferred approach for its capability of…
Influence of policies on stakeholders to drive the success of modular integrated construction in Hong Kong
Xin Jin, Geoffrey Shen, Lizi Luo, Xin ZhouModular integrated construction (MiC) is an innovative and effective manufacturing-based method of construction that has become the mainstream development direction of projects in…
IoT-based digital twin best practices for reducing operational carbon in building retrofitting: a mixed-method approach
Chukwuka Christian Ohueri, Md. Asrul Nasid Masrom, Hadina Habil, Mohamud Saeed AmbasheThe Internet of Things-based digital twin (IoT-DT) technologies offer a transformative approach to building retrofitting for reducing operational carbon (ROC) emissions. However…
Preliminary cost forecasting and optimization for the construction of steel pedestrian bridges in Egypt
Niveen Badra, Hosam Hegazy, Mohamed Mousa, Jiansong Zhang, Sharifah Akmam Syed Zakaria, Said Aboul Haggag, Ibrahim Abdul-RashiedThis research aims to create a methodology that integrates optimization techniques into preliminary cost estimates and predicts the impacts of design alternatives of steel…
Phasing real estate projects considering profitability and customer satisfaction
Mohamed Marzouk, Dina HamdalaThe aggressive competition in the real estate market forces real estate developers to tackle the challenge of selecting the best project construction phasing alternative. The real…
Work–family conflict and work engagement among construction professionals: role of psychological contract breach and gender
Upasna A. Agarwal, Rupashree Baral, Mansi RastogiWork–family conflict (WFC) is rife among construction professionals, leading to a significant negative impact on their work engagement. Building on an extant body of research…
A systematic review of artificial intelligence in managing climate risks of PPP infrastructure projects
Isaac Akomea-Frimpong, Jacinta Rejoice Ama Delali Dzagli, Kenneth Eluerkeh, Franklina Boakyewaa Bonsu, Sabastina Opoku-Brafi, Samuel Gyimah, Nana Ama Sika Asuming, David Wireko Atibila, Augustine Senanu KukahRecent United Nations Climate Change Conferences recognise extreme climate change of heatwaves, floods and droughts as threatening risks to the resilience and success of…
An eye-tracking-based approach to evaluate the usability of government portal websites in pilot smart cities
Dezhi Li, Huan Zhou, Shenghua Zhou, Guanying Huang, Xiaoming Ma, Yongheng Zhao, Wentao Wang, S. Thomas NgThe study aims to pioneer an innovative approach for the evaluation of government portal websites (GPWs) by introducing an eye-tracking-based method. The research meticulously…
What and how influence the safety knowledge sharing of new generation of construction workers in China: a study based on DEMATEL and ISM
Guodong Ni, Qi Zhou, Xinyue Miao, Miaomiao Niu, Yuzhuo Zheng, Yuanyuan Zhu, Guoxuan NiNew generation of construction workers (NGCWs) who were born in the 1980s and later have gradually become the main workforce of Chinese construction industry. They may behave…
The mechanical deformation characteristics of the internal structure of large diameter shield tunnel in different construction stages
Xiwen Zhang, Zhen Zhang, Wenhao Sun, Jilei Hu, Liangliang Zhang, Weidong ZhuUnder the repeated action of the construction load, opening deformation and disturbed deformation occurred at the precast box culvert joints of the shield tunnel. The objective of…
A framework to integrate virtual reality into international standard safety trainings
Ibrahim S. Abotaleb, Yasmin Elhakim, Mohamed El Rifaee, Sahar Bader, Osama Hosny, Ahmed Abodonya, Salma Ibrahim, Mohamed Sherif, Abdelrahman Sorour, Mennatallah SolimanThe objective of this research is to propose an immersive framework that integrates virtual reality (VR) technology with directives international safety training certification…
Integrating the stochastic multiproject scheduling and material ordering problems for offshore projects: multiagent optimization methodology
Masoud Parsi, Vahid Baradaran, Amir Hossein HosseinianThe purpose of this study is to develop an integrated model for the stochastic multiproject scheduling and material ordering problems, where some of the prominent features of…
Development of a project complexity measurement model for metro rail projects
Dara Sruthilaya, Aneetha Vilventhan, P.R.C. GopalThe purpose of this research is to develop a project complexity index (PCI) model using the best and worst method (BWM) to quantitatively analyze the impact of project…
How to predict the entry mode of international construction contractor: a case-based reasoning approach
Huiling Li, Wenya Yuan, Jianzhong XuThis study aimed to identify a specific taxonomy of entry modes for international construction contractors and to develop a decision-making mechanism based on case-based reasoning…
Estimation of building project completion duration using a natural gradient boosting ensemble model and legal and institutional variables
Farshad Peiman, Mohammad Khalilzadeh, Nasser Shahsavari-Pour, Mehdi RavanshadniaEarned value management (EVM)–based models for estimating project actual duration (AD) and cost at completion using various methods are continuously developed to improve the…
Leveraging blockchain to anchor information for supervision in PPP projects: a conceptual framework
Yanhui Du, Jingfeng Yuan, ShouQing Wang, Yan Liu, Ningshuang ZengThe information used for supervision by regulatory departments in public-private partnership (PPP) projects is primarily transmitted and processed by the PPP implementation…
Optimizing the distribution of outcomes across multiple levels of subcontracting in construction projects
S. Mahdi Hosseinian, Amirhomayoun JaberiAlthough outcome sharing in construction is a well-established concept in the literature, there is still an ongoing debate on the most effective approach for distributing project…
Intelligent detection on construction project contract missing clauses based on deep learning and NLP
Hong Zhou, Binwei Gao, Shilong Tang, Bing Li, Shuyu WangThe number of construction dispute cases has maintained a high growth trend in recent years. The effective exploration and management of construction contract risk can directly…
Developing incentive mechanisms for long-term and short-term technological innovation in major engineering projects using principal-agent theory
Jianbo Zhu, Jialong Chen, Wenliang Jin, Qiming LiPromoting technological innovation is important to address the complexity of major engineering challenges. Technological innovations include short-term innovations at the project…
Linking frontline construction workers' perceived abusive supervision to work engagement: job insecurity as the game-changing mediation and job alternative as a moderator
Xiaoli Wu, Lianying Zhang, Cailin ZhangThis research focuses on exploring a psychological mechanism between abusive supervision and job engagement via job insecurity and job alternative to understand how frontline…
Resolving power imbalances in construction payment using blockchain smart contracts
Liupengfei Wu, Weisheng Lu, Chen ChenThis research aims to develop a blockchain smart contract–enabled framework to resolve power imbalance problems in construction payment.
The effect of emotional intelligence, motivation and job burnout on safety behaviors of construction workers: a case study
Parviz Ghoddousi, Ali ZamaniGiven the cruciality of construction workers' safe behaviors, the possible influential factors on workers' behaviors should be studied, and one of these factors is…
Managing risks in IPD-ish projects: experience from Hong Kong
Qiuwen Ma, Sai On Cheung, Shan LiIntegrated project delivery (IPD) project that does not use multiparty agreement is identified as IPD-ish. The use of IPD-ish arrangement by incorporating integration practices in…
Developing and validating a new conceptual model for successful implementation of lean construction: SEM analysis
Mohamed Saad Bajjou, Anas ChafiLean construction (LC) consists of very effective techniques; however, its implementation varies considerably from one industry to another. Although numerous lean initiatives do…
How to mobilize owner-dynamic capabilities in megaprojects? A tripartite evolutionary game approach
Zidan Tian, Qinghua He, Ting WangCurrently, many studies have shown an increasing interest in owner-dynamic capabilities (ODCs). Existing studies mainly focus on the dynamic capability basis and capability…
S-curve adjustment approaches for a force majeure event: COVID-19 as an example
Jyh-Bin Yang, Ying-Fu ChenAn S-curve is an essential project-management tool. However, it is difficult to adjust S-curve to deal with a force majeure event. The present study develops four valuable…
Modeling antecedents of safety compliance of construction workers in Australia: a perspective of trait activation theory
Diya Yan, Xianbo Zhao, Pushpitha Kalutara, Zhou JiangConstruction workers’ safety compliance is attracting considerable critical attention as it plays a decisive role in improving safety on construction sites. This study applied the…
Influence of augmented reality and virtual reality on real estate investment decisions: understand consumer perspective in Indian AEC industry
Shumank Deep, Sushant Vishnoi, Radhika Malhotra, Smriti Mathur, Hrishikesh Yawale, Amit Kumar, Anju SinglaAugmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies possess the potential to transform the scenario of making real estate investment decisions through the immersive…
Developing a construct to measure contractor project manager performance competencies
Rebecca Kassa, Ibilola Ogundare, Brian Lines, Jake B. Smithwick, Nancy J. Kepple, Kenneth T. SullivanConstruction organizations' investment in effective talent-development programs is a key strategy in attracting, developing and retaining staff. Such programs are especially…
The value of voluntary participation in construction dispute mediation
Nan Cao, Sai On CheungVoluntary participation (VP) has been identified as one of the characterizing features of mediation. This study aims to examine the value of VP in construction dispute mediation…
Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) assessment of Kuwait mega construction projects' complexity
Sharaf AlKheder, Hajar Al Otaibi, Zahra Al Baghli, Shaikhah Al Ajmi, Mohammad AlkhedherMegaproject's construction is essential for the development and economic growth of any country, especially in the developing world. In Kuwait, megaprojects are facing many…
Risk accumulation assessment method for building construction based on complex network
Dongqiang Cao, Lianhua ChengIn the evolution process of building construction accidents, there are key nodes of risk change. This paper aims to quickly identify the key nodes and quantitatively assess the…
Exploring mega-construction project success in China's vaunted Belt and Road Initiative: the role of paternalistic leadership, team members' voice and team resilience
Gong Yunpeng, Umer ZamanThe traditional Chinese culture has always emphasized the authority of leaders and their “top-down” influence over subordinates tangled with “bottom-up” management. Paternalistic…
A practical approach of partial striking technique in high-rise buildings
Arti Sahu, S. ShanmugapriyaThis research proposes a viable method of slab and shore load computation for the partial striking technique utilized in high-rise construction projects to optimize the use of…
The formation of citizens' intentions to purchase prefabricated housing in China: the integrating theory of planned behavior and norm activation model
Zhenzong Zhou, Geoffrey Shen, Jin Xue, Chengshuang Sun, Yongyue Liu, Weiyi Cong, Tao Yu, Yaowu WangThis study aims to develop an improved understanding of the formation of citizens' purchase intention to increase the adoption of prefabricated housing (PH).
How does top management team regulatory focus influence management innovation and performance in megaprojects: the moderating role of project uncertainties
Li Ma, Yongqiang LuExisting research on innovation has mainly focused on how to promote technological innovation in megaprojects and management innovation (MI) in megaprojects is still an unknown…
Best practice for safety management – case of major oil processing country in the Middle East
Chike F. Oduoza, Reem Alamri, David OlokeDeployment of health and safety standards in extremely hazardous work environments such as oil and gas sector, is essential to minimise accidents leaving employees permanently or…
What hinders the implementation of carbon emission reduction in the construction industry: evidence from integrated multi-criteria decision-making in China
Junjie Li, Jiaying Zhang, Chunlu Liu, Xiangyun LuoThis research paper aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the barriers to CER in the construction industry, assesses the barriers' relative degrees of hindrance and…
Critical factors influencing the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) using technological adoption framework and structural equation modelling
Chee Fui Wong, See Hung Lau, Ooi Kuan Tan, Jeffrey Boon Hui YapThis paper studies the critical factors from the perspectives of technological quality, personal compatibility and organisational commitment using the technological adoption…
Examining the mediating roles of social malaise and religious manipulations in corruption manifestations: the case of the construction sector
Oluseye Olugboyega, Obuks Augustine Ejohwomu, Emmanuel Dele OmopariolaAs the foundation for understanding the dynamics of the construction sector's corruption, this study examines building contractors' experiences of the stifling of moral, communal…
Stakeholder views of prevalent unethical practices in the Ghanaian construction industry
George Harrison Coffie, Divine Tuinese Novieto, Jonas Ekow YankahThis study aims to investigate stakeholders' perception of the most prevalent unethical practices in the Ghanaian construction industry.
Regulatory strategies of water environment treatment PPP projects operation
Lunyan Wang, Mengyu Tao, Xiaowei An, Guanghua Dong, Yehui Huang, Haoyu WangThe operation of water environment treatment Public-Private Partnership projects (WETP-PPP) is crucial to the project effectiveness. However, there are often problems in projects…
Assessment of the impacts of the life cycle of construction waste on human health: lessons from developing countries
Li Wang, Yanhong Lv, Tao Wang, Shuting Wan, Yanling YeThe purpose of this research is to address the existing gap in the study of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) by focusing on its impact on human health throughout the…
Intelligent inspection of appearance quality for precast concrete components based on improved YOLO model and multi-source data
Yangze Liang, Zhao XuMonitoring of the quality of precast concrete (PC) components is crucial for the success of prefabricated construction projects. Currently, quality monitoring of PC components…
Shaping online and offline informal learning networks in off-site construction projects: a proximity perspective
Kangning Liu, Bon-Gang Hwang, Jianyao Jia, Qingpeng Man, Shoujian ZhangInformal learning networks are critical to response to calls for practitioners to reskill and upskill in off-site construction projects. With the transition to the coronavirus…
Influence of blockchain adoption barriers and drivers on potential application areas in the construction lifecycle: partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach
Luqman Oyewobi, Taofeek Tunde Okanlawon, Kabir Ibrahim, Richard Ajayi JimohThe construction industry faces public criticism for issues like wastefulness, inefficiency, slim profits, scheduling setbacks, budget overruns, quality concerns, trust deficits…
Research evolution and thematic breakthroughs in project leadership: a bibliometric analysis
Junwei Zheng, Yu Gu, Peikai Li, Lan Luo, Guangdong WuThe development of project managers and leadership has been highlighted as crucial for improving project success and performance, resulting in a rise of interest in project…
Understanding client satisfaction of prefabricated curtain wall in Hong Kong using XGBoost and Pearson correlation
Tai Wai Kwok, SiWei Chang, Heng LiThe unitized curtain wall system (UCWS), a symbol of modern architecture, is gaining popularity among prefabricated components. Previous studies have focused on both construction…
Developing a systematic performance measurement framework for benchmarking steel modular building construction
Tianyao Ping, Wei Pan, Zhiqian ZhangModular construction is an innovative method that enhances the performance of building construction projects. However, the performance of steel modular construction has not been…
Fall-portent detection for construction sites based on computer vision and machine learning
Xiaoyu Liu, Feng Xu, Zhipeng Zhang, Kaiyu SunFall accidents can cause casualties and economic losses in the construction industry. Fall portents, such as loss of balance (LOB) and sudden sways, can result in fatal, nonfatal…
Exploring factors influencing knowledge sharing in mobile social media groups within construction project teams
Jianyao Jia, Ming Wu, Bon-Gang HwangAlthough previous research has recognized the pivotal role of mobile social media in knowledge sharing among project members, little is known about what factors affect knowledge…
A framework for evaluating campus facility management performance in light of project critical success factors using a multidimensional fuzzy logic approach
Murat Gunduz, Khalid Naji, Omar MakiThis paper aims to present the development of a holistic campus facility management (CFM) performance assessment framework that incorporates a fuzzy logic approach and integrates…
Ecological restoration for mega-infrastructure projects: a study based on multi-source heterogeneous data
Ruizhen Song, Xin Gao, Haonan Nan, Saixing Zeng, Vivian W.Y. TamThis research aims to propose a model for the complex decision-making involved in the ecological restoration of mega-infrastructure (e.g. railway engineering). This model is based…
The impact of autonomy on sustainable performance in foreign subsidiaries: an empirical study from Chinese construction industry
Junying Liu, Ying Wang, Xueyao DuForeign construction subsidiaries play an important role in the global construction market. How to establish and maintain long-term sustainable performance has attracted increased…
Barriers to adoption of work–life balance practices amongst construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria: an exploratory factor analysis
Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo, Olalekan Shamsideen Oshodi, Patricia Omega Kukoyi, Amos Okemukoko Lawani, Anthony Ogochukwu OnokwaiThe current study seeks to investigate and determine the principal barriers to the adoption of work–life balance (WLB) practices amongst construction companies operating in the…
Transmission of risk to China's construction industry due to international interest rate fluctuations
Kai Zhang, Lingfei Chen, Xinmiao ZhouUnder the trend of global economic integration and the new context of stagflation, frequent fluctuations in international interest rates are exerting far-reaching impacts on the…
Exploring the impact of policy interventions on project performance through a PSM-DID approach: evidence from the Hong Kong construction industry
Xiaoying Li, Xiujuan Jin, Heng Li, Lulu Gong, Deyang ZhouConsidering the substantial benefits derived from the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction projects, governments and its related sectors have introduced…
Can reputation system complement limited inspection accuracy in deterring opportunistic claims?
Dan-Yi Wang, Xueqing WangIn construction projects, engineering variations are very common and create breeding grounds for opportunistic claims. This study investigates the complementary effect between an…
Understanding the effects of service innovation capability on firm performance in AEC industry: mediating role of business model
Xiaoying Tang, Mengjun Wang, Hui LiThe purpose of this study is to examine whether service innovation capability can affect firm performance in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) context, and, if…
To what extent can smart contracts replace traditional contracts in construction project?
Haizhe Yu, Xiaopeng Deng, Na ZhangThe smart contract provides an opportunity to improve existing contract management practices in the construction projects by replacing traditional contracts. However, translating…
Construction and application of knowledge graph for construction accidents based on deep learning
Wenjing Wu, Caifeng Wen, Qi Yuan, Qiulan Chen, Yunzhong CaoLearning from safety accidents and sharing safety knowledge has become an important part of accident prevention and improving construction safety management. Considering the…
How did polycentric spatial structure affect carbon emissions of the construction industry? A case study of 10 Chinese urban clusters
Yousong Wang, Guolin Shi, Yangbing ZhangDue to the close connection between urban cluster and carbon emissions (CEs) but a lack of study on it of the construction industry, this paper aims to explore the relationship…
Towards a complex push-to-pull dynamics in circular construction supply chains: a systematic literature review
Mohamed Abadi, Jieling Huang, Jillian Yeow, Saeed Reza Mohandes, Lihong ZhangThe development of circular construction supply chains (CCSCs) is impeded by various barriers, but the current literature overlooks the interrelationships among these barriers and…
Inclusion of “managing flexibility” valuations in the pricing of PPP projects: a multi-objective decision-making method
Yubo Guo, Yangyang Su, Chuan Chen, Igor MartekThe Public–Private Partnership (PPP) modality plays an important role in the procurement of global infrastructure projects. Regarding PPP's complex transaction structure, pricing…
Resilient performance on construction projects in the post-pandemic era: an organizational perspective
Mirela Schramm Tonetto, Carlos Torres Formoso, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Fabiana Bonesi De Luca, Fernanda Pavan Lora, Elvira LantelmeThe COVID-19 pandemic offered a unique glimpse into the resilience of construction projects, shedding light on several learning opportunities. The purpose of this paper is to…
Critical success factors for construction industry transition to circular economy: developing countries’ perspectives
Kerim Koc, Serdar Durdyev, Aidana Tleuken, Omer Ekmekcioglu, Jasper Mbachu, Ferhat KaracaCircular economy (CE) is increasingly used as a system solution framework for tackling climate change. Existing CE solutions have been found effective in other sectors but…
Optimization of production schedules of multi-plants for dispatching ready-mix concrete trucks by integrating grey wolf optimizer and dragonfly algorithm
Vu Hong Son Pham, Nguyen Thi Nha Trang, Chau Quang DatThe paper aims to provide an efficient dispatching schedule for ready-mix concrete (RMC) trucks and create a balance between batch plants and construction sites.
A framework of robust project portfolio selection problem under strategic objectives considering the risk propagation
Ruyue Han, Xingmei Li, Zhong Shen, Dongqing JiaThe consideration of the substitution phenomenon in the project portfolio selection problem can improve the robustness of project portfolio selection and help enterprises better…
Barrier identification, analysis and solutions of blockchain adoption in construction: a fuzzy DEMATEL and TOE integrated method
Haitao Wu, Wenyan Zhong, Botao Zhong, Heng Li, Jiadong Guo, Imran MehmoodBlockchain has the potential to facilitate a paradigm shift in the construction industry toward effectiveness, transparency and collaboration. However, there is currently a…
Risk analysis of public-private partnership waste-to-energy incineration projects in China: a hybrid fuzzy DEMATEL-ISM approach
Min Cheng, Lin Liu, Xiaotong Cheng, Li TaoMany waste-to-energy (WTE) plants are constructed and operated using the public-private partnership (PPP) mode in China. However, risk events of PPP WTE incineration projects…
The development model of sustainable campus based on green buildings: a systematic comparative study between Japan and China
Bifeng Zhu, Gebing LiuThe research on sustainable campus is related to environmental protection and the realization of global sustainable development goals (SDGs). Because the sustainable campus…
Construction group conflict under resource overlap: a game theory approach
Junlong Peng, Qi ZhangThe replenishment of construction materials heavily relies on the functioning of heavy machinery, which often leads to confusion and negotiations among construction work groups…
Anatomy of interactions among risk factors influencing implementation of building information modeling (BIM): a system dynamics approach
Seyed Ashkan ZarghamiThe overarching objective of this paper is to examine the cause–effect relationships among building and information modeling (BIM)-related risk factors and their impact on the…
Assessing the development and multidimensional constraints of the high-quality construction industry in the Chengdu-Chongqing twin-city economic circle
Jiangjun Wan, Yuxin Zhao, Miaojie Chen, Xi Zhu, Qingyu Lu, Yuwei Huang, Yutong Zhao, Chengyan Zhang, Wei Zhu, Jinxiu YangThe construction industry accounts for a large proportion of the economy of developing countries, but the connotation and influencing factors of high-quality development (HQD) are…
A study on the key drivers of national construction project audit risk and evolvement mechanism
Mianzhi Yang, Qing Hui, Qingru Yang, Mengwei Fan, Xin LiChina has recently introduced a new audit law that aims to increase the scope of audit supervision and raise the standards for preventing risks in auditing national public…
The effects of project uncertainty on guanxi governance and contractual governance
Yi-Hsin Lin, Deshuang Niu, Yanzhe Guo, Ningshuang ZengThis study examines how project uncertainties (environmental uncertainty and participant uncertainty) affect guanxi and contractual governance and assesses the mediating role of…
The role of artificial intelligence in lean construction management
Jantanee Dumrak, Seyed Ashkan ZarghamiThe purpose of this article is to analyze the existing studies on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in lean construction management (LCM). Further, this study offers…
Toward ecological environmental risk for spoil ground group management in mega projects
Yulong Li, Ziwen Yao, Jing Wu, Saixing Zeng, Guobin WuThe numerous spoil grounds brought about by mega transportation infrastructure projects which can be influenced by the ecological environment. To achieve better management of…
Factors influencing the effectiveness of graduate architects as construction contract administrators (CCA)
Si Yee Tiew, Helena Aman Hashim, Umi Kalsum Zolkafli @ ZulkiflyVarious studies have been conducted to explore the factors that are important to be considered for the effectiveness of construction contract administration (CCA) but lack in the…
Identifying the stressors hindering performance in the Indian construction industry: an empirical investigation
NoopurThis study attempts to analyse and rank the impact of work-related issues arising within the Indian construction industry in the context of the existing pandemic. Furthermore…
Facilitating the building commissioning process using building information modeling: an action-research project
Charles Frommweiler, Erik PoirierThe building commissioning (BCx) phase is a critical stage in a building's lifecycle. It is also a complex process that involves a large number of actors and activities. While the…
Active BIM system for optimized multi-project ready-mix-concrete delivery
Hana Begić, Mario Galić, Uroš KlanšekReady-mix concrete delivery problem (RMCDP), a specific version of the vehicle routing problem (VRP), is a relevant supply-chain engineering task for construction management with…
Identifying improvements priorities in daycare centre space performance from teachers' perspectives: application of importance–performance analysis and structural equation modelling
Kyung-Tae Lee, Jin-Bin Im, Sang-Jun Park, Ju-Hyung KimThough daycare centres are built to facilitate children's social and physical growth, divergent stakeholder perceptions yield conflicts while managing risks for each space due to…
Job stress and burnout among construction professionals: the moderating role of online emotions
Zhijiang Wu, Yongxiang Wang, Mengyao LiuThe negative effects of job stress and burnout on construction professionals (CPs) at the construction site have been widely concern in the construction industry. The purpose of…
Examining a two-step working model of safety knowledge in translating safety climate into safety behavior
Hassan Ashraf, Mir Kiannat Ejaz, Shoeb Ahmed Memon, Yuzhong Shen, Ahsen Maqsoom, Riza Yosia SunindijoGiven a baffling contradiction that the availability of safety knowledge may not necessarily lead to workers' safety behavior, this study aims to develop an exploratory two-step…
Integrating as-built BIM model from point cloud data in construction projects
Ruochen Zeng, Jonathan J.S. Shi, Chao Wang, Tao LuAs laser scanning technology becomes readily available and affordable, there is an increasing demand of using point cloud data collected from a laser scanner to create as-built…
Revolutionizing steel building project cost overrun risk assessment by Bayesian network
Sou-Sen Leu, Kuang-Jen Huang, Cathy Chang-Wei Hung, Pei-Lin WuIn recent years, cost overrun becomes a common problem in steel building construction projects. The average percentage can vary widely depending on the project type, size…
A contingency approach for time-cost trade-off in construction projects based on machine learning techniques
Peipei Wang, Kun Wang, Yunhan Huang, Peter FennTime-cost trade-off is normal conduct in construction projects when projects are expectedly late for delivery. Existing research on time-cost trade-off strategic management mostly…
Enhancing the adoption of building information modeling in the Iranian AEC sector: insights from a Delphi study
Nazanin Hatami, Ali RashidiArchitecture, engineering and construction (AEC) is an important industry worldwide and one of the largest economic sectors in several developing countries, particularly in Iran…
Implementing circular economy principles in infrastructure procurement to support circular supply chains
Jurij Karlovsek, Cristyn Meath, Lawrence Miles-Mwangangi, Charles MacDonald, Alfredo BrockmannThe aim of this paper is to study the procurement of infrastructure through the lens of circular economy (CE) principles to achieve contractual delivery methods which promote…
How risk factors lead to the early termination of public–private partnership projects in China: a multi-case study based on social network analysis and interpretive-structure modeling
Yunfeng Liu, Xueqing Wang, Jingxiao Zhang, Sijia GuoEarly termination of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in China is caused by various risk factors, resulting in significant losses. This study aimed to clarify the key factors…
Barriers to the growth of indigenous construction firms in Nigeria
Chukwuemeka Patrick Ogbu, Edosa Mark OsazuwaStudies focusing on the growth of indigenous construction firms (ICFs) are getting dated, and unreflective of recent policy changes in developing countries. This study sought to…
Collaborative networks between contractors and subcontractors for infrastructure development: a comparative study of national quality award projects in China
Haiyi Zong, Guangbin Wang, Dongping CaoAs the foundation of social and economic development, infrastructure development projects are characterized by large initial investment, high technical requirements and thus…
What are the key factors of enterprises' greenwashing behaviors under multi-agent interaction? A grey-DEMATEL analysis from Chinese construction materials enterprises
Xingwei Li, Jingru Li, Jinrong He, Yicheng Huang, Xiang Liu, Jiachi Dai, Qiong ShenThe surging market demand for green construction materials has brought opportunities for construction materials enterprises' greenwashing behavior (GWB). This study aims to…
Students' sound environment perceptions in informal learning spaces: a case study on a university campus in Australia
Jia Zhang, Chunlu Liu, Mark Luther, Brian Chil, Jilong Zhao, Changan LiuPhysical environments, especially the sound environments of ILSs on a university campus, have become increasingly important in satisfying the diverse needs of students. Poor sound…
A novel approach for construction disputes causal inferences based on empirical data: a case-controlled method combined with Bradford Hill criteria
Peipei Wang, Peter Fenn, Kun WangThis paper aims to devise a case-controlled method combined with Bradford Hill criteria for causal inference of contractual disputes in construction projects. It is a genuine…
Principles for adopting offsite construction in design and construction companies focused on multifamily projects in the USA
Sara Gusmao Brissi, Luciana DebsThis study focuses on identifying key principles for implementing strategic changes in design and construction companies interested in successfully using offsite construction…
Interregional migration of construction workers in China: roles of employment opportunities and environment amenities
Hanyue Yang, Heng Li, Guangbin Wang, Dongping CaoWithin the labor-intensive construction industry characterized by distinctly structural shortages in the labor force worldwide, efficient and effective migration of construction…
Understanding competency requirements in the context of AEC industry informatization: policy insights from China
Xiaowei Zhou, Yousong WangThe increasing adoption of informatization in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries has raised the competency requirements for AEC practitioners…
Barriers to innovation in construction organizations of different sizes: a case study in Vietnam
Minh Van NguyenThis study aims to determine barriers to innovation and to develop a quantitative model for the barrier to innovation in Vietnamese construction organizations of different sizes.
Evaluation of field labor and management productivity in the USA construction industry
Qais K. Jahanger, David Trejo, Joseph LouisThe health of an economy is heavily dependent on the productivity of the economy's major industries including construction. While most macro-measures of productivity in the USA…
Design for safety in metro station evacuation: a study of fire emergency evacuation behavior and simulation
Ying Lu, Yunxuan Deng, Shuqi SunMetro stations have become a crucial aspect of urban rail transportation, integrating facilities, equipment and pedestrians. Impractical physical layout designs and pedestrian…
Job crafting intervention for job burnout and work engagement among young construction project management practitioners in China
Fan Yang, Yifan Fei, Lin Guo, Xiuxiu Bai, Xiaodong LiYoung construction project management practitioners (CPMPs) have unique, complex, and notable occupational mental health problems. However, there were few studies about the…
A fuzzy synthetic evaluation approach for climate for innovation measurement in construction firms
Minh Van Nguyen, Tu Thanh NguyenThis research aims to identify the climate for innovation variables and to propose an innovative tool to quantitatively assess the degree of climate for innovation of construction…
Application maturity evaluation of building steel structure welding robotic technology based on multi-level gray theory
Hongliang Yu, Zhen Peng, Zirui He, Chun HuangThe purpose of this paper is to establish a maturity evaluation model for the application of construction steel structure welding robotics suitable for the actual situation and…
Effect of employee resilience on organizational resilience in construction projects: considering the role of project tasks
Dedong Wang, Peng WangAs the risks and uncertainties faced by construction projects increase, the study of organizational resilience becomes more and more important for construction project management…
The supportability evaluation of cross-regional major infrastructure projects based on the combination weighting of the game theory–cloud model
Minggong Zhang, Xiaolong Xue, Ting Luo, Mengmeng Li, Xiaoling TangThis study aims to establish an evaluation method for cross-regional major infrastructure project (CRMIP) supportability. The focus is to identify evaluation indicators from a…
Identification and analysis of communication barriers for construction projects with time uncertainties
Haiyan Xie, Ying Hong, Mengyang Xin, Ioannis Brilakis, Owen ShiThe purpose of this study is to improve communication success through barrier identification and analysis so that the identified barriers can help project teams establish…
A multivariate regression analysis of barriers to digital technologies adoption in the construction industry
Xichen Chen, Alice Yan Chang-Richards, Tak Wing Yiu, Florence Yean Yng Ling, Antony Pelosi, Nan YangWith growing concern about sustainable development and increased awareness of environmental issues, digital technologies (DTs) are gaining prominence and becoming a promising…
Risk assessment of infrastructure REITs projects based on cloud model: a case study of China
Yousong Wang, Enqin Gong, Yangbing Zhang, Yao Yao, Xiaowei ZhouThe need for infrastructure is growing as urbanization picks up speed, and the infrastructure REITs financing model has been crucial in reviving the vast infrastructure stock…
Managing the high capital cost of prefabricated construction through stakeholder collaboration: a two-mode network analysis
Youxi Zhang, Yu Liu, Rui Yu, Jian Zuo, Na DongPrefabricated construction (PC) can benefit construction industry due to its high efficiency, energy saving, consumption reduction and safety. However, the high capital cost is a…
Critical factors influencing the internet of things technology adoption behavior of construction companies: evidence from China
Yaqi Zhao, Shengyue Hao, Zhen Chen, Xia Zhou, Lin Zhang, Zhaoyang GuoLimited use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology on construction sites has restricted its value in the construction industry. To propel its widespread application, this paper…
Exploring the impact of incentive policy on the development of prefabricated buildings: a scenario-based system dynamics model
Yanhu Han, Xiao Fang, Xinyu Zhao, Lufan WangThe development of prefabricated buildings has become one of the primary solutions to transform the traditional construction industry around the world. Incentive policy is one of…
A knowledge framework for blockchain-enabled smart contract adoption in the construction industry
Umesha Sasanthi Weerapperuma, Akila Pramodh Rathnasinghe, Himal Suranga Jayasena, Chamitha Sanjani Wijewickrama, Niraj ThurairajahA novel facet of the construction industry's (CI) digital transformation relates to the rise of smart contracts, and the contribution of blockchain technology in this domain…
Trade-offs between accuracy and efficiency in BIM-LCA integration
Bowen Zheng, Mudasir Hussain, Yang Yang, Albert P.C. Chan, Hung-Lin ChiIn the last decades, various building information modeling–life cycle assessment (BIM-LCA) integration approaches have been developed to assess the environmental impact of the…
Peer effects of internationalization for engineering news-record contractors: evidence from Chinese contractors
Yanliang Niu, Renjie Zhang, Guangdong Wu, Qianwen ZhouThis study explores whether the peer effects of internationalization exist within the subdivision industry of enterprises in the engineering field and assesses the imitation paths…
Organizational structure and dynamic capabilities on business model innovation in project-driven enterprises: evidence from the construction industry
Dan Wang, Ruopeng Huang, Kaijian Li, Asheem ShresthaFlexibility and efficiency are dual attributes of the organizational structure that are crucial for project-driven enterprises to achieve sustainable development in a dynamic…
Cost estimation model of prefabricated construction for general contractors based on system dynamics
Mengkai Liu, Meng LuoThe poor capacity of prefabricated construction cost estimation is the essential reason for the low profitability of the general contractor. Therefore, this study aims to focus on…
Selection framework of disruption analysis methods for megaprojects: an integrated fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making approach
Ozan Okudan, Murat Cevikbas, Zeynep IşıkThe purpose of this paper is to propose a decision support framework that can be used by decision-makers to identify the most convenient disruption analysis (DA) methods for…
Evolutionary analysis of information-based construction management promotion using a government-enterprise evolutionary game model
Meishan Jia, Lingmin ZhaoIn China, information-based construction management (ICM) has not obtained the expected results because of the benefit game between construction enterprises and the government…
Incentive contract design and selection for inhibiting unethical collusion in construction projects
Lei CuiThe construction industry has long been criticized for unethical conduct. The owner usually manages the contractor's opportunistic behaviors by employing a professional…
The effects of joint-contract functions on PPP project value creation: a mediation model
Xuewei Li, Jingfeng Yuan, Xuan Liu, Guangqi Wang, Qian-Cheng WangWith the continuous improvement of public–private partnership (PPP) projects, the participants' value creation goals are not only limited to achieving the basic performance…
Management of gross negligence manslaughter liability construction for professionals and lessons learned
Mu-Chun Liao, Ting-Ya Hsieh, Wei-Hsiang WangBy inspecting the special connection between negligence and the causes of negligence, this study evaluates the reasonableness of negligence offenses elements from the perspectives…
The effects of performance measurement on megaproject performance: the moderating effects of project complexity
Wensheng Lin, Guangbin Wang, Yan Ning, Qiuwen Ma, Shuyuan DaiMegaproject performance measurement (MPM) has received great attention in the project management community, but it primarily focused on the design of performance measures or…
Training needs of built environment professionals: the role of fourth industrial revolution
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle, John Aliu, Wellington Didibhuku ThwalaStudies show that the twenty-first-century construction industry needs reskilling and upskilling tools to train large numbers of the workforce for better-integrated project…
Work–life balance in the construction industry: a bibliometric and narrative review
Christiana Ada Adah, Douglas Omoregie Aghimien, Olalekan OshodiThe nature of construction works has a negative impact on physical, mental and emotional well-being and makes it difficult for the construction industry to attack and retain its…
Developing a multidimensional performance measurement framework for international construction joint ventures (ICJVs): the perspective of Ghana-hosted ICJVs' practitioners
Mershack Opoku Tetteh, Albert P.C. Chan, Amos Darko, Beliz Özorhon, Emmanuel AdinyiraInternational construction joint ventures (ICJVs) will fully realize their potential for success and effectively monitor performance when an adequate and suitable performance…
Schedule compression and emerging waste in construction: an assessment of overlapping activities
Diana Salhab, Søren Munch Lindhard, Farook HamzehCompressing the schedule by using overlapping activities is a commonly adopted approach for accelerating projects. However, this approach might channel a variety of risks into the…
Stressors and job burnout of Chinese expatriate construction professionals
Alaeldin Abdalla, Xiaodong Li, Fan YangBesides ensuring traditional project objectives, expatriate construction professionals (EXCPs) working on international projects face challenges adapting to unfamiliar…
Evaluation of concrete workers' interaction with a passive back-support exoskeleton
Nihar J. Gonsalves, Anthony Yusuf, Omobolanle Ogunseiju, Abiola AkanmuConcrete workers perform physically demanding work in awkward postures, exposing their backs to musculoskeletal disorders. Back-support exoskeletons are promising ergonomic…
Impact of asymmetric trust on construction project management performance: the mediating role of knowledge sharing
Xiaolin Li, Huimin Li, Ruirui Zhang, Yilin Yin, Shaonan Sun, Juan Bai, Ruihua LiuThe purpose of this study is to explore the impact of asymmetric trust on construction project management performance in China's construction industry. Moreover, the authors…
How does collective moral judgment focus on the self-induce deviant behavior of construction workers? A multilevel investigation
Ming Yuan, Xuetong Wang, Ziyao Zhang, Han Lin, Mingchuan YuThe deviant behavior (DB) of construction workers has always been a troubling event in project management. Although scholars continue to search for the main causes of this…
Work environment challenge and the wellbeing of women in construction industry in New Zealand – The mediating role of work morale
Funmilayo Ebun Rotimi, Marcela Brauner, Megan Burfoot, Nicola Naismith, C.W. Chathurani Silva, Mahsa MohagheghThis study aims to determine the effects of sexism and unfavourable job conditions on women's mental and physical wellbeing in construction operations. In addition, this study…
Optimizing collaborative decision-making of multi-agent resources for large-scale projects: from a matching perspective
Ning Huang, Qiang Du, Libiao Bai, Qian ChenIn recent decades, infrastructure has continued to develop as an important basis for social development and people's lives. Resource management of these large-scale projects has…
A domain model for geometric modeling in support of the automated BIM modeling
Lin Yang, Qiming Li, Wei PanThis research aims to argue that manual geometric modeling is blocking the building information modeling (BIM) promotion to small-size companies. Therefore, it is necessary to…
Prioritizing the survival determinants of quantity surveying firms in economic contraction
Dorcas Moyanga, Lekan Damilola Ojo, Oluseyi Alabi Awodele, Deji Rufus OgunsemiMicro, small and medium-sized enterprises are the live wire of construction industry in developing countries. These classes of establishments are most affected by economic…
Critical risk factors for construction supply chain in China: a fuzzy synthetic evaluation analysis
Binchao Deng, Xindong Lv, Yaling Du, Xiaoyu Li, Yilin YinInefficiency dilemmas in project governance are caused by various risks arising from the characteristic of construction supply chain projects, such as poor project performance…
Selecting EVM, ESM and EDM(t) for managing construction project schedule
Jyh-Bin Yang, Tzu-Hua LaiThis study aims to review earned value management (EVM)-relative methods, including the original EVM, earned schedule method (ESM) and earned duration management (EDM(t)). This…
Solution of discrete time–cost trade-off problem with adaptive search domain
Önder Halis Bettemir, M. Talat BirgonulExact solution of time–cost trade-off problem (TCTP) by the state-of-the-art meta-heuristic algorithms can be obtained for small- and medium-scale problems, while satisfactory…
Coping with abnormal organizational behaviors in complex project based on network attack theory
Lin Yang, Xiaoyue Lv, Xianbo ZhaoAbnormal behaviors such as rework, backlog, changes and claims generated by project organizations are unavoidable in complex projects. When abnormal behaviors emerge, the…
Communication challenges and blockchain in building energy efficiency retrofits: Croatia case
Anita Cerić, Ivona IvićAs climate change has become a growing concern, sustainable development has become increasingly important. Emissions reduction is a key step for more efficient energy use. In the…
Green transformational leadership and green innovation in megaprojects: is green knowledge sharing a missing link?
Xiaoyan Chen, Yajiao Chen, Xinyue Zhang, Qinghua HeGreen innovation (GI) in megaprojects has become a significant research topic that attracts both megaproject management scholars' and practitioners' attention. Green…
A real options-based investment-income valuation model for old community renewal projects in China
Dezhi Li, Lugang Yu, Guanying Huang, Shenghua Zhou, Haibo Feng, Yanqing WangTo propose a new investment-income valuation model by real options approach (ROA) for old community renewal (OCR) projects, which could help the government attract private…
How and when temporal leadership facilitates the success of sustainable construction projects
Ahmad Nabeel Siddiquei, Hassan Imam, Fahad AsmiTemporal leadership is a new construct that predicts team outcomes. This study examines the mediating role of shared temporal cognitions and the moderating role of time pressure…
Stakeholder collaboration to mitigate constraints to delivering low-carbon buildings: insights from high-rise high-density cities
Nandun Madhusanka Hewa Welege, Wei Pan, Mohan KumaraswamyDespite carbon reduction commitments, many constraints hinder the delivery of low-carbon buildings (LCBs) in high-rise high-density cities. The collaborative commitment of…
Cybersecurity effectiveness in UK construction firms: an extended McKinsey 7S model approach
Sulafa Badi, Mohamed NasajThis study aims to assess the essential elements of internal organisational capability that influence the cybersecurity effectiveness of a construction firm. An extended McKinsey…
Investigating the effect of risk reduction strategies on the construction of mega infrastructure project (MIP) success: a SEM-ANN approach
MohammedShakil S. Malek, Viral BhattManaging mega infrastructure projects (MIPs) is more complex because of time, size, social, environmental and financial implications. This study aims to address the management…
Women in the UK construction industry: are we still clinging to the “old boys club”?
Subashini Suresh, Suresh Renukappa, Mark Stride, Rachel Nicola Toor, Asiha KhanThe construction industry is famous for gender imbalance and reluctance in initiating change. In recent years, construction is becoming an attractive career choice for women…
Tackling stress of project management practitioners in the Australian construction industry: the causes, effects and alleviation
Xiao-Hua Jin, Sepani Senaratne, Ye Fu, Bashir TijaniThe problem of stress is increasingly gaining attention in the construction industry in recent years. This study is aimed at examining the causes, effects and possible alleviation…
Integrated construction consulting project performance improvement in China using network structure and team boundary-spanning behavior: a configurational analysis
Ling Yan, Yichao Chen, Tingting CaoThe consulting team intervenes in the integrated construction consulting (ICC) network structure centered on “client-contractor-consultant.” Team boundary-spanning behavior (TBB…
Dynamic approach for investigating delivery system effects on infrastructure project performance
Ahmed Nouh, Elsayed Elkasaby, Omnia WagehInnovative design and execution approaches are employed in infrastructure sectors and planning to enhance the integrated project delivery system, assure the sustainability of…
How to improve the smart construction technology usage behavior of construction enterprise employees? — TOE framework based on configuration study
Hong Xue, Sujie Zhang, Zezhou Wu, Lin ZhangDespite smart construction technology's great potential to improve the productivity of the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, the implementation of smart…
Digital twins in lean construction: a neutrosophic AHP – BOCR analysis approach
Ebru Altan, Zeynep IşıkIncreasing complexity in construction projects evokes interest in application of innovative digital technologies in construction. Digital twins (DT), which bring these innovative…
Social risk analysis for mega construction projects based on structural equation model and Bayesian network: a risk evolution perspective
Ying Lu, Jie Liu, Wenhui YuMega construction projects (MCPs), which play an important role in the economy, society and environment of a country, have developed rapidly in recent years. However, due to…
Transforming vertical leadership into shared leadership in infrastructure project teams: a dual-pathway perspective
Xueqing Gan, Jianyao Jia, Yun Le, Yi HuInfrastructure projects are pivotal for regional economic development, but also face low project effectiveness. Leadership is always regarded as a key enabler for project team…
Urban night lighting evaluation system and case study: blending popular contemporary elements, cultural traditions and advanced lighting technologies
Qingcheng Lin, Chi Zhang, Huiling Cai, Xuefeng Li, Hui XiaoNight lighting reflects the prosperous development of economic and the increasingly rich and colorful cultural life. Currently, various technical standards, protocols and…
Impact of supervisor leadership on construction worker safety behavior in China: the moderating role of social capital
Xiuyu Wu, Qinzhen Qian, Meng ZhangLeaders' behavior has a critical impact on workers' safety behavior. However, previous studies have shown contradictive views on the effect of different leadership styles on…
The influence of the psychological contract on the safety of performance of construction workers in China
Hongyang Li, Yanlin Chen, Junwei Zheng, Yuan Fang, Yifan Yang, Martin Skitmore, Rosemarie Rusch, Tingting JiangIn the absence of previous work, this study investigates how the psychological contract (PC) influences the safety performance of construction workers in China.
Exploration of exhaustion in early-career construction professionals in India
Ashish Rastogi, Harish Kumar SinglaThe purpose of this study is to examine the effect of job, organizational and personal factors on exhaustion (EXH) in early career construction professionals in India.
Robotics in industrialized construction: an activity-based ranking system for assembly manufacturing tasks
Behnam M. Tehrani, Samer BuHamdan, Aladdin AlwisyDespite the proven evidence of ever-growing productivity gains in the manufacturing industry as a result of years of research and investment in advanced technologies, such as…
A bibliometric analysis of digital technologies use in construction health and safety
Esra Dobrucali, Emel Sadikoglu, Sevilay Demirkesen, Chengyi Zhang, Algan Tezel, Isik Ates KiralConstruction is a risky industry. Therefore, organizations are seeking ways towards improving their safety performance. Among these, the integration of technology into health and…
Relationship between abusive supervision and workers' well-being in construction projects: effects of guanxi closeness and trust in managers
Lei Ju, Yun Peng Ji, Chunlin Wu, Xin Ning, Yang HeThe high-pressure nature of the construction industry, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, triggered abusive supervision (i.e. workplace bullying and incivility behaviour) that has…
Examining the slow acceptance of HR analytics in the Indian engineering and construction industry: a SEM-ANN-based approach
Meenal Arora, Anshika Prakash, Amit Mittal, Swati SinghDespite the extensive benefits of human resource (HR) analytics, the intention to adopt such technology is still a matter of concern in the engineering and construction sectors…
Formalizing the information requirements for decision-making of field managers during indoor construction activities
Ernesto Pillajo, Claudio Mourgues, Vicente A. GonzálezInformation technology provides important support for on-site decision-making of field personnel. Most literature focuses on the technological aspects of decision-support systems…
Does “low-carbon pilot policy” affect the carbon intensity of construction industry? Exploring the implementation mechanism and effectiveness in China
Qi Wang, Andrea Appolloni, Junqi LiuCarbon reduction in the construction industry is related to the achievement of carbon emission peaks and carbon neutrality targets. Therefore, exploring the influence of current…
How the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic affected housing sector? Empirical evidence from Turkey
Ibrahim Cutcu, Guven Atay, Selcuk Gokhan GerlikhanThis study aims to analyze the relationship between the consequences of the pandemic and the housing sector with econometric tests that allow for structural breaks.
Simulating and optimizing precast wall lifting in prefabricated building construction
Zhenmin Yuan, Yuan Chang, Yunfeng Chen, Yaowu Wang, Wei Huang, Chen ChenPrecast wall lifting during prefabricated building construction faces multiple non-lean problems, such as inaccurate lifting-time estimation, unreasonable resource allocation and…
Towards an integrative analysis of underground environment and human health: a survey and field measurement approach
Isabelle Y.S. Chan, Hao ChenDue to land resource scarcity, sustainable urban development in high-density cities has long been challenging. As such, many cities are formulating plans to “dig deep”, resulting…
A novel approach for measuring the accuracy of front end engineering design
G. Edward Gibson, Mounir El Asmar, Abdulrahman Yussef, David RamseyAssessing front end engineering design (FEED) accuracy is significant for project owners because it can support informed decision-making, including confidence in cost and schedule…
A Bayesian network for selecting improvement management tools to increase customer satisfaction in the construction industry: case study of Mexico
David Joaquín Delgado-Hernández, Ulises Jairo Palacios-NavarroThe use of improvement tools in the construction sector has shown to be an important determinant of quality. Companies endeavoring to enhance their daily practices require…
Investigating the mechanism of developers' willingness to adopt prefabricated housing using an integrated DEMATEL-SD framework
Zezhou Wu, Kaijie Yang, Zhangmin Wu, Hong Xue, Shenghan Li, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-AfariPrefabricated construction is an innovative technique for decreasing carbon emissions in the construction industry. However, as the investors of housing projects, a majority of…
Development of a significant index model for assessing heritage building maintenance management challenges
Mayowa I. Adegoriola, Joseph H.K. Lai, Esther H.K. Yung, Edwin H.W. ChanThe paper aims to identify the critical constraints that impede heritage building (HB) facility managers from discharging their duties effectively and develop an index model to…
Job satisfaction in green construction projects: antecedent roles of green work climate, pro-environmental construction practice and green human capital
Hilary Omatule Onubi, Manuel Carpio, Ahmad Sanusi HassanJob satisfaction (JS) of construction workers is important in determining the level of green construction project performance. Despite the importance of construction workers' JS…
Benchmarking of construction projects performance for comparative assessment and performance improvement: a statistical quantitative approach
Eyad Aboseif, Awad S. HannaThe exact process of construction projects performance assessment and benchmarking still remains subjective relying on qualitative techniques, which does not allow stakeholders to…
Barriers to modular construction systems implementation in developing countries’ architecture, engineering and construction industry
Abdulkabir Opeyemi Bello, Ayaz Ahmad Khan, Abdullahi Idris, Hamzat Mohammed AwwalThis study aimed to identify and assess the barriers to implementing modular construction systems (MCS) in developing country's architecture, engineering and construction (AEC…
An integrated model for international market and entry mode selections for Chinese contractors
Liping Li, Chuan Chen, Igor Martek, Guanghua LiGiven their interrelationship, international market selection (IMS) and entry mode selection (EMS) must be considered jointly if an optimal entry strategy is to be realized…
Measuring sensitivity to change orders in construction projects using eigenvector centrality and radius of gyration
Seyed Ashkan ZarghamiThis paper offers a measure of sensitivity to change orders in the later stage of the construction phase to characterize the distribution of project activities around the time…
Comparative analysis between different risk score calculation approaches
Iman Youssefi, Tolga CelikTotal risk score (TRS) is considered one of the main indicators for risk evaluation. Several studies attempted to employ different types of risk indices for the evaluation of cost…
Psychological contract between contractors and owners in construction projects: the mediating role of inter-organisational teamwork
Win Myat Cho, Bonaventura H.W. HadikusumoThe objectives of this paper are to examine the impact of psychological contract on project performance in private construction projects and to investigate if the positive effect…
Investigating the relationship between corporate social responsibility implementation and contractor competitiveness
Minh Van NguyenThis study aims to (1) develop a structural equation model in understanding the relationships between corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance and contractor…
The effect of construction sustainability system interactions on financial performance: a sociotechnical perspective
Stuart Orr, Akshay JadhavConstruction sustainability (CS) is a strategic reaction to the sustainability expectations of the construction industry's external stakeholders. The extant literature has viewed…
Knowledge extraction for solving resource-constrained project scheduling problem through decision tree
Lin-Lin Xie, Yajiao Chen, Sisi Wu, Rui-Dong Chang, Yilong HanProject scheduling plays an essential role in the implementation of a project due to the limitation of resources in practical projects. However, the existing research tend to…
Buffer allocation in construction projects: a disruption mitigation approach
Seyed Ashkan Zarghami, Ofer ZwikaelA variety of buffer allocation methods exist to distribute an aggregated time buffer among project activities. However, these methods do not pay simultaneous attention to two key…
Factors affecting performance of graduate architects in contract implementation management: a case study on housing projects in Malaysia
Si Yee TiewGraduate architect plays an important role in contract implementation management when handling building construction projects. Graduate architects had been authorized to manage…
Differential relationships in the BIM implementation process in a developing country: the role of essential BIM implementation strategies
Oluseye OlugboyegaSome BIM implementation strategies are critical, while others are insignificant and ineffective in terms of lowering BIM adoption obstacles and promoting widespread acceptance of…
Safety climate in construction: a systematic literature review
Nini Xia, Sichao Ding, Tao Ling, Yuchun TangSafety climate plays an important role in the high-risk construction industry. Advances have been made in the understanding of construction safety climate in terms of four…
Macro investigation on China's engineering insurance industry: based on industrial organization theories
Xiaowei Zhou, Yousong Wang, Yangbing Zhang, Fangfang LiuIn China, engineering insurance has been questioned as not being beneficial as expected. This paper seeks to further understand how China's engineering insurance industry…
Mitigation strategies of public–private partnership (PPP) barriers in Palestinian construction projects
Kawther Mousa, Zhenglian Zhang, Eli SumarliahThe scarcity of literature related to the PPP (public-private partnership) barriers in construction projects within war areas, and hence the dearth of information to deliver…
Multifactor uncertainty analysis of prefabricated building supply chain: qualitative comparative analysis
Dan Wang, Jingyi Luo, Yongkun WangThis paper constructs the uncertainty analysis model of prefabricated building supply chain risk. The model is designed to study the formation path of prefabricated building…
Study on dissipative structure of mega railway infrastructure project management system
Kai Liu, Yuming Liu, Yuanyuan Kou, Xiaoxu YangThe mega railway infrastructure projects are faced with complex environments and multi-level management challenges. Thus, the mega railway infrastructure project management system…
Effect of public–private partnership features on contractual complexity: evidence from China
Lu Zhang, Lei Shi, Li MaA public–private partnership (PPP) is an agreement between the government and private investors to deliver long-term public services. The efficiency of PPP projects depends on PPP…
Automated 4D BIM development: the resource specification and optimization approach
Abdulwahed Fazeli, Saeed Banihashemi, Aso Hajirasouli, Saeed Reza MohandesThis research aims to develop an automated and optimization algorithms (OAs)-integrated 4D building information modeling (BIM) approach and a prototype and enable construction…
Effects of the host-country institutional environment on the operation mode change of international construction enterprises
Zhixiu Wang, Lifeng Shi, Haiqian CuiThe operation mode of enterprises will affect its resource commitment in the host country, involving different costs and time, as well as risks. Yet, the current state of…
Key influence factors on the evacuation route selection for fire emergencies in urban underground complexes
Xiaojuan Li, Ching-Ter Chang, Yue-Yue Zhu, Lu-Lu LiThe development of urban underground complexes (UUCs) has great positive significance for improving urban safety. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the key factors of the…
Integrating building information modeling with augmented reality: application and empirical assessment in building facility management
Sochea Khan, Kriengsak Panuwatwanich, Sasiporn UsanavasinThis paper presents a developed BIMxAR application, an integration of building information modeling (BIM) with augmented reality (AR) linked with real-time online database to…
Leakages in affordable housing delivery: threat to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan, Bernard Adjekophori, Angeline Ngozika Chibuike NwaoleThe increasing growth of urbanisation, especially in developing countries, coupled with affordable housing leakages, may thwart achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11…
A supply chain perspective of prefabricated housebuilding diffusion in New Zealand
Rehan Masood, Krishanu Roy, Vicente A. González, James B.P. Lim, Abdur Rehman NasirGlobally, prefabrication in housebuilding has evolved as an innovative approach to attain sustainability and affordability. However, the SC, including non-producers and producers…
Digital leadership enactment in the construction industry: barriers undermining effective transformation
Sambo Lyson Zulu, Ali M. Saad, Saheed O. Ajayi, Mohammed Dulaimi, Maria UnuigbeIn the past decade, transforming key processes and activities towards a more digital nature has been the focus of most industries to exploit the associated advantages. Despite…
Investigating the influence of quality management on building thermal performance
Joao Alencastro, Alba Fuertes, Pieter de WildeDespite the number of quality management procedures being currently applied, construction defects in the domestic sector are acknowledged to contribute to the energy performance…
Structural equation model (SEM) for evaluating interrelationships among risks inherent in Ghanaian public–private partnership (PPP) power projects
Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Edward Badu, Eric AsamoahThe demand for power has surged in recent times and continues to increase yearly. In comparison to developed countries, the power industry’s risks, especially in piblic–private…
Challenges of industrial revolution 4.0: quantity surveying students' perspectives
Melissa Li Wen Lim, Shi Yee Wong, Chu Sheng DingThe industrial revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) signifies technological advancements and digitalization. The fragmented and labour-intensive nature of the construction industry inherently…
Automation in architecture, engineering and construction: a scientometric analysis and implications for management
Anton Klarin, Qijie XiaoMany economic, political and socio-cultural events in the 2020s have been strong headwinds for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). Nevertheless, technological…
Do regional characteristics influence PPP contract governance skills requirements?
Abdullahi Ahmed Umar, Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi, Abdul Rashid Abdul AzizThis study aims to seek, on the basis of Hofstede's culture consequences, to explore the notion that regional characteristics may influence the prioritisation of certain types of…
Building information modelling adoption for construction waste reduction in the construction industry of a developing country
Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze, Douglas Omoregie Aghimien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Onyinye SofolahanThis paper aims to present the result of an assessment of the potential effect of building information modelling (BIM) adoption on the reduction of construction waste (CW) from a…
Bi-objective optimization framework for prefabricated construction service combination selection using genetic simulated annealing algorithm
Qiang Du, Xiaomin Qi, Patrick X.W. Zou, Yanmin ZhangThe purpose of this paper is to develop a bi-objective optimization framework to select prefabricated construction service composition. An improved algorithm-genetic simulated…
Examining the perception of site workers of their risk-taking behaviours on construction sites in Ghana
Frederick Owusu Danso, Kofi Agyekum, Patrick Manu, Emmanuel Adinyira, Divine K. Ahadzie, Edward BaduAlthough many health and safety (H&S) studies have widely examined safety risk perception in the construction industry, few studies have explored how this perception influences…
A sustainable–lean implementation methodology: a catalyst for sustainability enhancement of high-rise residential projects
Vidya Umakant Khanapure, Sameer S. ShastriThe importance of lean and sustainability integration in sustainable construction (SC) has been extensively studied. However, a practical and thorough implementation methodology…
Developing a weighted synergy network–based model for selecting prefabricated construction services
Xiaomin Qi, Qiang Du, Patrick X.W. Zou, Ning HuangThe purpose of this paper is to develop a model considering synergy effect for prefabricated construction service combination selection.
Transportation infrastructure network optimisation based on computer simulation using Sichuan Province, China as an example
Jeen Guo, Pengcheng Xiang, Qiqi Liu, Yun LuoThe purpose of this paper is to propose a method that can calculate the transportation infrastructure network service capacity enhancement given by planned transportation…
Developing emotionally competent engineers for the ever-changing built environment
John Aliu, Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Andrew Ebekozien, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle, Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Olushola AkinshipeAs the world experiences a rapid rise in technological advances, the engineering profession will be required to become even more socially responsible and emotionally stable to be…
A regulatory framework for the use of small unmanned aircrafts (SUAs) in the construction industry
Xiaowei Wang, Yang Yang, Albert P.C. Chan, Hung-lin Chi, Esther H.K. YungWith the increasing use of small unmanned aircrafts (SUAs), many countries have enacted laws and regulations to ensure the safe use of SUAs. However, there is a lack of…
Holistic analysis for the efficiency of the thermal mass performance of precast concrete panels in hot climate zones
Sundus Shareef, Emad S. Mushtaha, Saleh Abu Dabous, Imad AlsyoufThis paper investigates thermal mass performance (TMP) in hot climates. The impact of using precast concrete (PC) as a core envelope with different insulation materials has been…
Using principal component analysis to identify latent factors affecting cost and time overrun in public construction projects
Simon Wyke, Søren Munch Lindhard, Jesper Kranker LarsenCost and time are two of the primary benchmarks in which construction projects are measured. A variety of factors, however, affect cost and time on construction projects, as…
Boosting stakeholders' intention to participate in socially responsible collective action in megaprojects: perspectives of mega water transfer projects in China
Wujuan Zhai, Florence Yean Yng Ling, Jiyong Ding, Zhuofu WangMegaprojects have large impact on the environment and stakeholders should take collective action to ensure that these projects are developed in a socially responsible manner…
Managing future urbanization growth patterns using genetic algorithm modeling
Sajeda Al-Hadidi, Ghaleb Sweis, Waleed Abu-Khader, Ghaida Abu-Rumman, Rateb SweisDespite the enormous need to succeed in the urban model, scientists and policymakers should work consistently to create blueprints to regulate urbanization. The absence of…
Transforming construction health and safety management during COVID-19 pandemic using innovative technologies: PLS-SEM approach
Yi Tong Kum, Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Yoke-Lian Lew, Wah Peng LeeThis study aims to investigate technology-based health and safety (H&S) management to control the spread of disease on construction sites using a partial least squares structural…
Integrated scheduling optimization of production and transportation for precast component with delivery time window
Yiran Dan, Guiwen LiuProduction and transportation of precast components, as two continuous service stages of a precast plant, play an important role in meeting customer needs and controlling costs…
Digital twin application in heritage facilities management: systematic literature review and future development directions
Huiying (Cynthia) Hou, Joseph H.K. Lai, Hao Wu, Tong WangThis paper aims to investigate the theoretical and practical links between digital twin (DT) application in heritage facilities management (HFM) from a life cycle management…
Antecedents and consequence of intra-organizational diffusion of prefabricated construction technology: a contingency theory perspective
Tianxin Li, Zhongfu Li, Jin CaiInsufficient intra-organizational diffusion of prefabricated construction (PC) technology hinders its implementation benefits. More research on intra-organizational diffusion of…
Confirmatory analysis on factors influencing the material management effectiveness in construction projects
Bao Pham Van, Vachara PeansupapConstruction material management is an important process in supporting construction operations that affect project performance. Previous studies attempt to identify factors…
Psychosocial hazards affecting mental health in the construction industry: a qualitative study in Australia
Carol K.H. Hon, Chenjunyan Sun, Kïrsten A. Way, Nerina L. Jimmieson, Bo Xia, Herbert C. BiggsMental health problems are a grave concern in construction. Although the distinction between high job demands and low job resources, as reflected in the Job Demands-Resources…
Evolutionary game analysis of the intelligent upgrading of smart solar photovoltaic projects
Yibo Hu, Jinbo Song, Tingting ZhaoThe development of China's solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is in a transition period from pursuing scale and speed to focusing on efficiency and quality. “Smart PV projects”…
BIM-enabled Kanban system in construction logistics for real-time demand reporting and pull replenishment
Ningshuang Zeng, Xuling Ye, Yan Liu, Markus KönigThe unstable labor productivity and periodic planning method cause barriers to improving construction logistics management. This paper aims to explore a demand-driven mechanism…
Coopetition configuration and performance of international joint ventures for high-speed rail projects
Yanliang Niu, Huimin Li, Xiaowei Luo, Xiaopeng DengMembers in the international joint ventures (IJVs) for high-speed rail (HSR) projects usually engage in coopetition interactions to create common benefits (CB) and simultaneously…
Project cost control system and enabling-factors model: PLS-SEM approach and importance-performance map analysis
An Thi Hoai Le, Monty SutrisnaThis paper reports the developments of a project cost control system (PCCS) for construction projects to (1) measure its current level of cost control maturity, (2) examine the…
Exploring the metro construction accidents and causations for improving safety management based on data mining and network theory
Yongliang Deng, Zedong Liu, Liangliang Song, Guodong Ni, Na XuThe purpose of this study is to identify the causative factors of metro construction safety accidents, analyze the correlation between accidents and causative factors and assist…
Walking the talk towards sustainable consumption: interventions to promote the uptake of reprocessed construction materials
Gihan Anuradha Tennakoon, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Nicholas ChilesheThe uptake of reprocessed construction materials (RCMs) derived from demolition waste (DW) is limited, which questions the long-term sustainability of DW reverse logistics (RL)…
Benefits, constraints and enablers of modular offsite construction (MOSC) in New Zealand high-rise buildings
Wajiha Mohsin Shahzad, Siddenki Mahender Reddy, Ravindu Kahandawa, James Olabode Bamidele RotimiThe ascendancy of modular offsite construction (MOSC) over traditional construction methods is well known. Despite the known potential of this construction approach, its adoption…
An integrated risk assessment method for cross-regional mega construction projects
Pengcheng Xiang, Xin Xia, Xianya PangThe purpose of this paper is to develop a novel integrated risk assessment method from the system perspective to evaluate the risk of the cross-regional mega construction project…
How and when creativity thrives in construction projects: a study of leader's humor
Ahmad Nabeel Siddiquei, Saima Ahmad, Kamal Badar, Fahad AsmiThe present study aims to advance a new framework to spur creativity at individual and team levels in the construction industry by studying a leader's sense of humor. The authors…
Prioritisation of bridge for improving its resilience using multi-criteria decision-making techniques
V.H. Lad, D.A. Patel, K.A. Chauhan, K.A. PatelThe work on bridge resilience assessment includes quantitative and qualitative approaches to compare the multiple bridges based on their resilience. But still, the bridge…
Strategies for managing the political risk of investing in infrastructure projects, in developing countries
Weiling Jiang, Igor MartekPolitical risk has been identified as a major impediment to the success of foreign invested projects, in developing countries. Infrastructure projects are especially sensitive to…
What influences stakeholders' decision in adopting blockchain-based quality tracking systems in prefabricated construction
Sheng Xu, Linfeng Zhou, Patrick X.W. ZouThe quality liability of prefabricated components (PCs) is a major issue among key stakeholders. The blockchain-based quality tracking systems are supposed to support a more…
Cost prediction of building projects using the novel hybrid RA-ANN model
Yali Wang, Jian Zuo, Min Pan, Bocun Tu, Rui-Dong Chang, Shicheng Liu, Feng Xiong, Na DongAccurate and timely cost prediction is critical to the success of construction projects which is still facing challenges especially at the early stage. In the context of rapid…
Influencing sub-contracted operatives' attitudes and behaviours towards improved health and safety culture in construction
Saheed O. Ajayi, Natasha Lister, Jamiu Adetayo Dauda, Adekunle Oyegoke, Hafiz AlakaHealth and safety is an important issue in workplaces, and despite safety procedures becoming more strict, serious accidents are still happening within the UK construction sector…
Digitalization, BIM ecosystem, and the future of built environment: How widely are we exploring the different possibilities?
Vishal SinghThe purpose of this paper is to conduct a critical analysis of the commonly projected visions on the future of built environment, focusing on transformative research. The primary…
Innovation through practice: The messy work of making technology useful for architecture, engineering and construction teams
Carrie Dossick, Laura Osburn, Gina NeffThrough the study of visualizations, virtual worlds and information exchange, the purpose of this paper is to reveal the complex connections between technology and the work of…
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