Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management: Volume 25 Issue 11

Multinational contracting and the eclectic paradigm of internationalization

Azmeri Rahman, Adrian J. Bridge, Steve Rowlinson, Bryan Hubbard, Bo Xia

The purpose of this paper is to present a novel version of Dunning’s eclectic paradigm of internationalisation (OLI framework) to explain both inbound and outbound Foreign Direct…

Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector

Vian Ahmed, Zeeshan Aziz, Algan Tezel, Zainab Riaz

The purpose of this paper is to explore the current challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector.

Stakeholder complexity in large scale green building projects: A holistic analysis towards a better understanding

Ka Yan Mok, Geoffrey Qiping Shen, Rebecca Yang

In response to the world’s rising awareness on sustainability, industry players and policymakers are devoting great efforts to bolster green building developments. Every green…

Integrating value management into sustainable construction projects in Hong Kong

Ann Tit Wan Yu, Arshad Ali Javed, Tsun Ip Lam, Geoffrey Qiping Shen, Ming Sun

Integrating sustainability into the value management (VM) process can provide a strategic platform for promoting and incorporating sustainable design and development during the…

A simulation-based framework for concurrent safety and productivity improvement in construction projects

Farshid Baniassadi, Amin Alvanchi, Ali Mostafavi

Safety and productivity are key concerns in the construction projects. While safety looks to the construction workers need to work in a safe environment, productivity affects the…

Construction projects as mechanisms for knowledge integration: Mechanisms and effects when diffusing a systemic innovation

John Lindgren, Stephen Emmitt, Kristian Widén

The purpose of this paper is to study knowledge integration (KI) when diffusing a systemic innovation. The objectives are to understand what mechanisms are used and when and what…

Causes of delays in the construction phase of Chinese building projects

Ting-Kwei Wang, David N. Ford, Heap-Yih Chong, Wei Zhang

Delays during construction are one of the common scenarios in the construction industry. The purpose of this paper is to identify the primary causes of delays in the construction…