Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology: Volume 15 Issue 6

Appraisal of reward packages in construction firms: A case of quantity surveying firms in Nigeria

Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Olajide Timothy Ibironke, Osuolale Adelani Bayegun

A major requirement and practice in human resource management of an organisation is the award of appropriate reward packages to employees. This paper aims to examine the…

BIM and sensor-based data management system for construction safety monitoring

Zainab Riaz, Erika A. Parn, David J. Edwards, Muhammad Arslan, Charles Shen, Feniosky Pena-Mora

This research aims to investigate the integration of real-time monitoring of thermal conditions within confined work environments through wireless sensor network (WSN) technology…

Duration estimation model for bridge construction projects in Ghana

Gabriel Nani, Isaac Mensah, Theophilus Adjei-Kumi

A major concern for construction professionals at the rural road agency in Ghana is the problem of fixing contract duration for bridge construction projects in rural areas. The…

A systematic approach for enterprise systems upgrade decision-making: Outlining the decision processes

Gerald Feldman, Hanifa Shah, Craig Chapman, Erika A. Pärn, David J. Edwards

Enterprise systems (ES) upgrade is fundamental to maintaining a system’s continuous improvement and stability. However, while the extant literature is replete with research on ES…

Analysing the benefits, techniques, tools and challenges of knowledge management practices in the Malaysian construction SMEs

Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Anna Lock

Knowledge management (KM) is the central know how for the construction industry. However, the delivery of construction projects is often plagued by schedule delays and cost…

Theoretical and practical implications for engendering project team communication effectiveness in mass housing project delivery in Ghana

Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Emmanuel Adinyira, Frank Fugar

Communication ineffectiveness inherent in the unique attributes of Mass Housing Project (MHP) features is well admitted in the body of literature. However, the understanding of…