Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology: Volume 21 Issue 6

Development of complexity management strategies for construction projects

Sharareh Kermanshachi, Thahomina Jahan Nipa, Bac Dao

The purpose of this study is to ascertain and list the most effective management strategies in efficiently handling the project complexities to enhance the performance of the…

Structural modeling of lean supply chain enablers: a hybrid AHP and ISM-MICMAC based approach

Hemant Sharma, Nagendra Sohani, Ashish Yadav

Today the role of industry 4.0 plays a very important role in enhancing any supply chain network, as the industry 4.0 supply chain uses Big Data and advanced analytics to inform…

Prediction of recycled coarse aggregate concrete mechanical properties using multiple linear regression and artificial neural network

Suhas Vijay Patil, K. Balakrishna Rao, Gopinatha Nayak

Recycling construction waste is a promising way towards sustainable development in construction. Recycled aggregate (RA) is obtained from demolished concrete structures…

Claims in construction projects: how causes are linked to effects?

Geraldine John Kikwasi

Claims are increasingly becoming a norm in construction projects and thus an area that is attracting interventions through researches. This paper aims to establish causes–effects…

PLI cancellation in ECG signal using intrinsic time scale decomposition with adaptive gain control

Sai Bharadwaj B., Sumanth Kumar Chennupati

The purpose of this manuscript is to detect heart fault using Electrocardiogram. Mutually low and high frequency noises such as electromyography (EMG) and power line interference…

Effect of indoor environmental quality on visual comfort and productivity in office buildings

Amit Kaushik, Mohammed Arif, Obas John Ebohon, Hord Arsalan, Muhammad Qasim Rana, Lovelin Obi

The Purpose of this paper is to identify statistical relationships between visual environment and occupant productivity. Visual environment is one of the most important indoor…

The impact of tacit knowledge sharing on the success of construction companies operations

Fredrick Ahenkora Boamah, Jianhua Zhang, Md. Helal Miah

The effective and efficient implementation of daily work activities necessitates tacit knowledge sharing, boosting firm productivity. However, the link between tacit knowledge…

The evaluation of wastewater treatment plant performance: a data mining approach

Tahmineh Aldaghi, Shima Javanmard

This paper aims to evaluate the performance of the Mashhad No. 5 wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) using a combination of data mining (regression) algorithms and artificial neural…

Designing photovoltaic arrays for groundwater pumping for remote agriculture using synthetically generated daily rainfall and irrigation needs

Kurt A. Wurthmann

This study aims to provide a new method for precisely sizing photovoltaic (PV) arrays for standalone, direct pumping PV Water Pumping (PVWP) systems for irrigation purposes.

Numerical study on modelling perforated elements using porous baffle interface and porous region

Giada Kyaw Oo D’Amore, Francesco Mauro

This study aims to analyze simplified methods for modelling the flow through perforated elements (i.e. porous baffle interface and porous region), searching for a faster and…

An appraisal of generic skills for Nigerian built environment professionals in workplace: the unexplored approach

Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Didibhuku Thwala, Marvelous Isibor Aigbedion, Iliye Faith Ogbaini

Research shows that employers are demanding generic skills from employees to complement disciplinary expertise. Evidence shows that majority of the higher institutions are…

Investigating digital technological competencies amongst black Asian minority ethnic construction students in the UK

Teslim Bamidele Balogun, Olukayode Olusola Awonuga, Rukaya Abowen-Dake

This study aims to investigate digital technology (DT) competencies, training and awareness amongst Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) construction students in the UK.

Challenges and benefits of LED retrofit projects: a case of SALIX financed secondary school in the UK

Paul James Dunn, Adekunle Sabitu Oyegoke, Saheed Ajayi, Roshani Palliyaguru, Ganesh Devkar

The recent surge in light emitting diode (LED) lighting retrofitted into schools in the UK is as a result of the UK Government’s 2050 zero carbon pledge. However, the benefits and…

Success criteria-based impacts of risk factors on education building projects in southwestern Nigeria

Olufisayo Adewumi Adedokun, Temitope Egbelakin, Deborah Oluwafunke Adedokun, Johnson Adafin

Despite the huge capital outlay in tertiary education building projects (TEBP), these projects undoubtedly failed in meeting the set objectives of cost, time and quality, among…

Critical review of emotional intelligence research studies in the construction industry

Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, David Edwards

Even though emotional intelligence (EI) is reported to have many benefits, yet it remains mainly unexplored in the construction industry. This paper aims to present a critical…

Critical skills for infrastructure procurement: insights from developing country contexts

Richard Ohene Asiedu, Patrick Manu, Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu, Colin Anthony Booth, Paul Olomolaiye, Kofi Agyekum, Mohamed Abadi

Effective procurement of infrastructure is partly dependent on infrastructure procurement personnel having the skills that are important for the discharge of their role…

Integrated safety, health and environmental management in the construction industry: key organisational capability attributes

Millicent Asah-Kissiedu, Patrick Manu, Colin Anthony Booth, Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu, Kofi Agyekum

For construction organisations to be effective at implementing an integrated safety, health and environmental (SHE) management system, they require the right level of…