Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management: Volume 20 Issue 2

Neural network cost estimating model for utility rehabilitation projects

Tariq Shehab, Mohamad Farooq

The purpose of this paper is to present an artificial intelligent (AI) system for estimating the construction cost of water and sewer rehabilitation projects.

Minimising uncertainty in long‐term prediction of bridge element

Jaeho Lee, Michael Blumenstein, Hong Guan, Yew‐Chaye Loo

Successful bridge management system (BMS) development requires a reliable bridge deterioration model, which is the most crucial component in a BMS. Historical condition ratings…

Capital project performance measurement and benchmarking in Singapore

Bon‐Gang Hwang, Hui Fang Tan, Sowmya Sathish

The purpose of this paper is to identify the implementation status of performance measurement and benchmarking in the Singapore construction industry and to provide some…

An entry mode decision‐making model for the international expansion of construction enterprises

Heng Li, Zhigang Jin, Vera Li, Guiwen Liu, R.M. Skitmore

The purpose of this paper is to provide a new type of entry mode decision‐making model for construction enterprises involved in international business.

Evaluating essential liabilities on design professionals under earthquake’s impact: Taiwan experience

Shih‐hung Chang

There are few papers which deal with professional liability for buildings when architects and engineers (AEs) face disaster risks. The purpose of this paper is to find out the…

Improving performance of construction projects: A project manager's emotional intelligence approach

Lianying Zhang, Weijie Fan

As a crucial soft skill, emotional intelligence (EI) is reported to have many benefits, yet it remains largely unexplored in construction project management. The purpose of this…

Editorial

Ron McCaffer