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Modeling cost overrun in building construction projects using the interpretive structural modeling approach: a developing country perspective
Shahab Shoar, Tak Wing Yiu, Shamsi Payan, Majid ParchamijalalAlthough several studies have been conducted on the causes of cost overrun, they have mainly assumed that the causes of cost overrun are independent of each other, and few of them…
Determination of government guarantee and revenue cap in public–private partnership contracts
Hongyu Jin, Shijing Liu, Jun Li, Chunlu LiuConsidering there is a lack of research in determining the optimal levels of government guarantee and revenue cap, the objective of this research is to determine their optimal…
Analysis of BIM functionalities diffusion in the construction industry: the case of the MENA region
Claudette El Hajj, Germán Martínez Montes, Dima JawadThis paper researches the diffusion patterns of various BIM functionalities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) construction industry.
Strategies for sustainable irrigation system management: a socio-technical system approach
DC Sirimewan, Aparna Samaraweera, NHC Manjula, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, MNN Rodrigo, EMAC EkanayakeIrrigation System Management (ISM) poses many issues in terms of social and technical aspects. These can be further elaborated as the issues toward the efficiency of…
Public participation in infrastructure projects: an integrative review and prospects for the future research
Han Xiao, Shengyue HaoIn the past few decades, traditional project management theories mainly focused on quality, cost and schedule. However, with larger scale and wider influence of infrastructure…
Diagnostic intervention program based on construction workers' internal factors for persistent reduction of unsafe behavior
Mehdi Mohajeri, Abdollah Ardeshir, Hassan MalekitabarThis study aims to show what interventions in human factors can effectively reduce construction workers' unsafe behavior.
Welder learning curves behaviour: “focus on welding productivity with the TIG process of marine platforms stainless steel pipes”
Bruno Sobral Macedo, Miguel Luiz Ribeiro FerreiraThe purpose of the study is to analyse the feasibility of using the potential and exponential curve models to assess the learning of a group of welders, when welding stainless…
Using evolutionary game theory to study construction safety supervisory mechanism in China
Xiaoyan Jiang, Haoyu Sun, Kun Lu, Sainan Lyu, Martin SkitmoreIn China, external supervision on construction safety mainly comes from the government and supervision engineers (SEs). However, the construction safety supervisory mechanism…
System dynamics tool for entropy-based risk control on sleeve grouting in prefabricated buildings
Chen Wang, Fengqiu Zou, Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Lincoln C. Wood, Heng Li, Linghua DingThe production of sleeve grouting in prefabricated construction is routinely plagued by a variety of factors, and lack of mass data and complex environmental conditions over time…
Supply chain risk factors in green construction of residential mega projects – interactions and categorization
Ardalan Marandi Alamdari, Younis Jabarzadeh, Daniel Samson, Naser SanoubarGreen construction has begun implementing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, but there has not yet been an assessment for green construction supply chain risks in…
The framework of data-driven and multi-criteria decision-making for detecting unbalanced bidding
Huimin Li, Limin Su, Jian Zuo, Xiaowei An, Guanghua Dong, Lunyan Wang, Chengyi ZhangUnbalanced bidding can seriously imposed the government from obtaining the best value for the taxpayers' money in public procurement since it increases the owner's cost and…
Playing the cards right: exploring the way leadership influences organizational citizenship behavior for the environment in megaprojects
Ge Wang, Giorgio Locatelli, Huijin Zhang, Jingyuan Wan, Yufan ChenOrganizational citizenship behaviors for the environment (OCBEs) represent a crucial element of environmental sustainability for a wide range of organizations. However, the…
Project portfolio risk analysis with the consideration of project interdependencies
Libiao Bai, Huijing Shi, Shuyun Kang, Bingbing ZhangComprehensive project portfolio risk (PPR) analysis is essential for the success and sustainable development of project portfolios (PPs). However, project interdependency creates…
Exploring construction workers' attitudinal ambivalence: a system dynamics approach
Sheng Xu, Mengge Zhang, Bo Xia, Jiangbo LiuThis study aimed to identify driving factors of safety attitudinal ambivalence (AA) and explore their influence. Construction workers' intention to act safely can be instable…
Assessing the impact of project brief clarity using project definition rating index tool and system dynamic
Ali Vahabi, Farnad Nasirzadeh, Anthony MillsBriefing in a project delivery context is one of the most critical factors in the project success. It defines client requirements, translates these needs into design criteria and…
The role of regulatory focus and team mindfulness in megaproject conflicts
Dedong Wang, Yuxue WangProject conflicts are inevitable. Megaproject conflicts need to be managed across different levels. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of individual-level…
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction sector: a systemized review
Muhammad Ayat, Malikah, Chang Wook KangThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought profound changes to all sectors of society including the construction sector. The main purpose of this study is to explore and provide insights…
Proposing a multifaceted model for adopting prefabricated construction technology in the construction industry
Mengqi Yuan, Zhongfu Li, Xiaodong Li, Xiaowei Luo, Xianfei Yin, Jin CaiAlthough prefabricated construction (PC) technology has attracted considerable attention worldwide because of its significant role in the global fight against COVID-19…
Identifying the latent shortcomings of force account projects in Tanzania: the case of construction projects in the education sector
Mordecai Chrysostom MattoThe study investigates the latent shortcomings of projects implemented under the force account approach. The study offers implications to the policymakers, practitioners and…
What leads to the high capital cost of prefabricated construction in China: perspectives of stakeholders
Yu Liu, Rui-Dong Chang, Jian Zuo, Feng Xiong, Na DongPrefabricated construction (PC) will play a vital role in the transformation and upgrading of the construction industry in the future. However, high capital cost is currently one…
Influence of practitioners' characteristics on risk assessment in Green Building projects in emerging economies: a case of Vietnam
Hung Duy Nguyen, Quang Nhat Huu Do, Laura MacchionRisks are considered a significant obstacle to Green Building (GB) development and have recently received significant attention from both construction practitioners and academics…
Safety climate and occupational safety behaviours: the mediating role of psychological ownership among construction professionals
Divine Tuinese NovietoEncouraging employee's safety behaviour remains a challenge in the construction industry from developing countries. Several studies have examined the nexus between safety climate…
Minimisation and management strategies for refurbishment and renovation waste in Hong Kong
Ann T.W. Yu, Kelvin S.H. Mok, Irene WongThe capacity of landfills will reach saturation in the 2020s. There are more than 50,000 buildings in Hong Kong over 30 years old and which may require extensive refurbishment…
An overview of BIM adoption barriers in the Middle East and North Africa developing countries
Claudette El Hajj, Germán Martínez Montes, Dima JawadIn an attempt to attain a better understanding of the research work on building information modeling (BIM) adoption, this study aims to examine the criticality of BIM adoption…
Theoretical model for mental health management of project management practitioners in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) project organizations
Bashir Tijani, Xiaohua Jin, Robert Osei-KyeiThis conceptual paper aims to develop a multi-level mental health management framework for project management practitioners (PMPs) in architecture, engineering and construction…
Psychosocial factors for safety performance of construction workers: taking stock and looking forward
Ruipeng Tong, Lulu Wang, Lanxin Cao, Boling Zhang, Xiaoyi YangPsychosocial factors have received increasing attention regarding significantly influencing safety in the construction industry. This research attempts to comprehensively…
Investigating the factors affecting construction site productivity – a case of India
R.V.K. Vigneshwar, S. ShanmugapriyaProper prediction of productivity can enable the enhanced estimation, realistic scheduling, and accurate cost forecasting of construction processes. Due to the existence of…
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