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Developing optimal scaffolding erection through the integration of lean and work posture analysis
Peng Wang, Peng Wu, Xiangyu Wang, Xin Chen, Tao ZhouFacility structures in liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants require tremendous amounts of scaffolding to facilitate relevant industrial operation and maintenance. As such, the…
The multi resource leveling and materials procurement problem: an integrated approach
Hessa Almatroushi, Moncer Hariga, Rami As'ad, AbdulRahman Al-BarThis paper proposes an integrated approach that seeks to jointly optimize project scheduling and material lot sizing decisions for time-constrained project scheduling problems.
Staffing needs and utilization for alternative contracting methods in highway design and construction
Dai Q. Tran, Christofer M. Harper, Adi M. Smadi, Mamdouh MohamedThis research investigates procedures and effective practices on staffing needs and utilization for successful implementation of alternative contracting methods (ACMs) in the…
A field survey of hand–arm vibration exposure in the UK utilities sector
David John Edwards, Iain Rillie, Nicholas Chileshe, Joesph Lai, M. Reza Hosseini, Wellington Didibhuku ThwalaExcessive exposure to HAV can lead to hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) which is a major health and well-being issue that can irreparably damage the neurological, vascular and…
Incorporating aleatory and epistemic uncertainties in the modelling of construction duration
Hassan Adaviriku Ahmadu, Ahmed Doko Ibrahim, Yahaya Makarfi Ibrahim, Kulomri Jipato AdogboThis study aims to develop a model which incorporates the impact of both aleatory and epistemic uncertainties into construction duration predictions, in a manner that is…
Building information modelling for building services engineering: benefits, barriers and conducive measures
Wai Yee Betty Chiu, Joseph H.K. LaiMandating the use of building information modelling (BIM) in building projects has sprawled, but the uptake of BIM in building services engineering (BSE) remains sluggish. The…
Public–private partnerships: implications from policy changes for practice in managing risks
Jin Wu, Henry J. Liu, Michael C.P. Sing, Richard Humphrey, Jianfeng ZhaoThis paper investigates the policy changes made towards infrastructure public–private partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of this study is to empirically identify the policy risks…
Fourth industrialization-oriented offsite construction: case study of an application to an irregular commercial building
Sungkon Moon, Namhyuk Ham, Sungjin Kim, Lei Hou, Ju-Hyung Kim, Jae-Jun KimThis study, a research project, aims to examine the distinct characteristics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with a focus on construction. Following this examination…
Optimizing time–cost in generalized construction projects using multiple-objective social group optimization and multi-criteria decision-making methods
Duc Hoc TranProject managers work to ensure successful project completion within the shortest period and at the lowest cost. One of the main tasks of a project manager in the planning phase…
Critical success factors for management of the early stages of prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction project life cycle
Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni, Geoffrey Qiping ShenFor many types of buildings, prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC) is increasingly becoming a preferred alternative construction approach. Empirical evidence of…
ANN-based prediction intervals to forecast labour productivity
Farnad Nasirzadeh, H.M. Dipu Kabir, Mahmood Akbari, Abbas Khosravi, Saeid Nahavandi, David G. CarmichaelThis study aims to propose the adoption of artificial neural network (ANN)-based prediction intervals (PIs) to give more reliable prediction of labour productivity using…
Impact of culture differences on performance of international construction joint ventures: the moderating role of conflict management
Junying Liu, Zhipeng Cui, Yingbin Feng, Srinath Perera, Jie HanCultural differences have been frequently cited as a major source of risks for international joint ventures (IJVs). Cultural differences may cause extensive conflicts in…
Product innovation types: a discussion considering building facade products
Aysegul Sezegen, Ecem EdisIn the construction industry, building facade systems are gaining significance as reflected in the number of facade product innovations available on the market. While research…
Development of a tool for measuring building information modeling (BIM) user satisfaction – method selection, scale development and case study
Honglei Liu, Jiule Song, Guangbin WangWith the increasing attention acquired from researchers and practitioners in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, building information modeling (BIM) has…
Exploring the influence of project complexity on the mega construction project success: a qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) method
Li Ma, Hongwei FuUnderstanding the impact of project complexity on the mega construction project success will help improve the efficiency of project management. However, the influencing mechanism…
Managerial control mechanisms and their influence on project performance: an investigation of the moderating role of complexity risk
Ahsen Maqsoom, Muhammad Hamad, Hassan Ashraf, Muhammad Jamaluddin Thaheem, Muhammad UmerDespite the efforts of project managers and the widespread use of project management methodologies, most of the projects remain unfulfilling in terms of delivering targeted…
Contract complexity and trust in construction project subcontracting
Shui Bo Zhang, Junying Chen, Yafan FuThe purpose of this paper is to unpack the “black box” of the relationship between contract and inter-organizational trust, both theoretically and empirically. Two mediators…
Understanding and visualizing schedule deviations in construction projects using fault tree analysis
Pei-Yuan Hsu, Marco Aurisicchio, Panagiotis Angeloudis, Jennifer WhyteDelays in construction projects are both disruptive and expensive. Thus, potential causes of schedule deviation need to be identified and mitigated. In previous research, delay…
Towards a sustainability assessment model for affordable housing projects: the perspective of professionals in Ghana
Michael Atafo Adabre, Albert P.C. ChanThis paper presents a sustainability assessment model to holistically guide sustainable construction and green retrofitting of affordable housing from the Ghanaian perspective.
Dynamic transportation planning for prefabricated component supply chain
Hong Zhang, Lu YuPrefabricated construction concerns off-site production, multi-mode transportation and on-site installation of the prefabricated components, which are interdependent and…
Musculoskeletal disorders within the carpentry trade: analysis of timber flooring subtasks
Abiola Akanmu, Johnson Olayiwola, Oluwole Alfred OlatunjiCarpenters are constantly vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders. Their work consists of subtasks that promote nonfatal injuries and pains that affect different body segments…
Linking project complexity to project success: a hybrid SEM–FCM method
Lan Luo, Limao Zhang, Qinghua HeThe purpose of this study is to develop a novel hybrid approach that incorporates the structural equation model (SEM) and fuzzy cognitive map (FCM) to investigate the impacts of…
A decision support tool for planning module installation in industrial construction
Mahmoud Farajmandi, Mostafa Ali, Rick Hermann, Simaan AbouRizkProperly planned module installation on an industrial site is a critical factor in delivering a project safely, on time and within budget. Different sizes of heavy-duty mobile…
Dynamic performance incentive model with supervision mechanism for PPP projects
Hong Zhang, Lu Yu, Wenyu ZhangThis study is aimed to explore the dynamic performance incentive model for a flexible PPP contract to handle uncertainties based on supervision during the long-time concession…
A hybrid risk prioritization approach in construction projects using failure mode and effective analysis
Amirhossein Karamoozian, Desheng WuConstruction projects involve with various risks during all phases of project lifecycle. Failure mode and effective analysis (FMEA) is a useful tool for identifying and…
Risk mitigation modelling of international construction projects executed by Indian firms: a structural equation modelling approach
Satish Kumar Viswanathan, Kumar Neeraj JhaA number of previous studies have investigated international construction project risks and have proposed risk mitigation measures without examining their interdependence. The…
Developing key performance indicators for hospital facilities management services: a developing country perspective
Daniel Amos, Cheong Peng Au-Yong, Zairul Nisham MusaKey performance indicators (KPIs) help to monitor performance, thereby revealing the gap between planned and executed results relative to organizational objectives. The purpose of…
Critical success factors for BIM implementation: a Malaysian case study
Saznizam Sazmee Sinoh, Faridah Othman, Zainah IbrahimThis paper aimed to identify critical success factors (CSFs) of building information modeling (BIM) implementation among architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms in…
Assessment of the effect of external risk factors on the success of an oil and gas construction project
Mukhtar A Kassem, Muhamad Azry Khoiry, Noraini HamzahConstruction projects in the oil and gas sector are greatly affected by external risk factors, especially those related to the economy, politics, security and stability factors…
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