Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management: Volume 30 Issue 5

Studies on the success criteria and critical success factors for mega infrastructure construction projects: a literature review

Ting Wang, Junyan Xu, Qinghua He, Albert P.C. Chan, Emmanuel Kingsford Owusu

This study intends to review studies on the success criteria and critical success factors (CSFs) for mega infrastructure construction projects (MICPs) from journal articles…

Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates

Thanos N. Stasinopoulos

The objective is to provide a quantitative insight on the dynamic nature of insolation on the building perimeter according to location, season and orientation. Such understanding…

Computing the severities of critical onsite assembly risk factors for modular integrated construction projects

Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni, Geoffrey Qiping Shen, Abdullahi B. Saka

Modular integrated construction (MiC) reengineers the traditional construction process. By introducing factory production and onsite assembly (OA) of modules, MiC reinvents…

Impact of transformational leadership on green learning and green innovation in construction supply chains

Hai Thanh Pham, Tho Pham, Huy Truong Quang, Chau Ngoc Dang

This study aims to examine the impact of transformational leadership on green innovation and green learning in construction supply chains.

Evaluating and selecting the supplier in prefabricated megaprojects using extended fuzzy TOPSIS under hesitant environment: a case study from China

Ru Liang, Rui Li, Xue Yan, Zhenzhen Xue, Xin Wei

Prefabricated components sustainable supplier (PCSS) selection is critical to the success of prefabricated projects. However, limited studies have addressed the uncertainty and…

Quantifying the predictability and preventability of conflicts between construction project parties

Mohammad Hadi Charkhakan, Gholamreza Heravi

Although several studies have aimed to present models to predict conflict outcomes, fewer methods have been developed to analyze conflict manageability and provide management…

Integration of risk management within the building information modeling (BIM) framework

Farzaneh Moshtaghian, Esmatullah Noorzai

This research has been conducted with a view to creating a framework to integrate risk management based on building information modeling (BIM) information.

Nexus between construction sector and economic indicators for Turkey and European Union evidenced by panel data analysis

Mohammad Qabaja, Goktug Tenekeci

The research aims to study the regression, cointegration and causality between the construction sector (CS) and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), considering other variables in…

Impact of mobilization costs on schedule performance of highway projects

Shristy Maharjan, Pramen P. Shrestha, Deekshitha Srirangam

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between mobilization costs and project schedule performance of highway projects. In addition to this, the…

Choosing to be a craftsperson: factors influencing career decision-making among apprentices

Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo, Patricia Omega Kukoyi, Abiodun Olatunji Abisuga, Kabir Ibrahim

Human resource contributes significantly to the outcome of construction projects. In recent years, apprenticeship programs are being implemented to train young people to address…

An integrated model of BIM return on investment for Australian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Apeesada Sompolgrunk, Saeed Banihashemi, M. Reza Hosseini, Hamed Golzad, Aso Hajirasouli

The business benefits envisaged for BIM represent the main criteria for decision-making about BIM implementation – or shy away from BIM. Despite the significance, traditional…

Construction productivity prediction through Bayesian networks for building projects: case from Vietnam

Ha Duy Khanh, Soo Yong Kim, Le Quoc Linh

This study aims to focus on exploring the construction productivity of building projects under the influence of potential factors. The three primary purposes are (1) determining…

Framework proposal for BIM implementation in Brazilian construction and development companies

Tito Ceci de Sena, Márcio Minto Fabricio

This study proposes a framework for collaborative building information modeling BIM implementation in construction and development companies in the Brazilian architecture…

Key practices and impact factors of corporate social responsibility implementation: Evidence from construction firms

Qian Zhang, Bee Lan Oo, Benson Teck-Heng Lim

The ability of construction firms to become more environmentally conscious and socially responsible for their business activities has been touted as the key driver for improved…

Productization and product structure enabling BIM implementation in construction

Solmaz Mansoori, Janne Harkonen, Harri Haapasalo

This study aims to facilitate consistency of information in building information modelling (BIM) and address the current BIM gaps through the perspectives of the productization…