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A scientometric review of construction progress monitoring studies
Tirth Patel, Brian H.W. Guo, Yang ZouThis article aims to explore valuable insights into the construction progress monitoring (CPM) research domain, which include main research topics, knowledge gaps and future…
Critical success factors for BIM adoption during construction phase: a Singapore case study
Ziwen Liu, Yujie Lu, Tushar Nath, Qian Wang, Robert Lee Kong Tiong, Luke Lu Chang PehAs a pillar of integrated digital delivery (IDD), building information modeling demonstrates the tremendous potential to enhance productivity for the architectural, engineering…
Applications of multi-agent systems from the perspective of construction management: A literature review
Liqun Xiang, Yongtao Tan, Geoffrey Shen, Xin JinThe applications of multi-agent systems (MASs) are considered to be among the most promising paradigms for detailed investigations and reliable problem-solving methods, and MAS…
Systematic development of a data model for the blockchain-based embodied carbon (BEC) Estimator for construction
M.N.N. Rodrigo, Srinath Perera, Sepani Senaratne, Xiaohua JinBlockchain as an emerging technology has increased the interests within various industries because of its salient features. A potential application of blockchain for embodied…
Work-family conflict and project performance of construction professionals in a developing country: testing the mediating–moderating effect of project management self-efficacy
Divine Tuinese Novieto, Gladstone Sena KportufeWork-family conflict (WFC), a common problem in all sectors of every economy, has always been linked to negative consequences for individuals, families and employment…
Effect of customer cooperative behavior on reverse logistics outsourcing performance in the construction industry – A partial least squares structural equation modeling approach
Duy Tai Nguyen, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Nicholas Chileshe, Jeremy CogginsThis study aims to investigate the effect of Australian construction firms' cooperative behavior on reverse logistics outsourcing performance (RLOP).
Key drivers for implementing international construction joint ventures (ICJVs): global insights for sustainable growth
Mershack Opoku Tetteh, Albert P.C. Chan, Amos Darko, Sitsofe Kwame Yevu, Emmanuel B. Boateng, Janet Mayowa NwaoguInternational construction joint ventures (ICJVs) are an effective strategy for construction companies worldwide for delivering large and complex projects. Despite numerous ICJVs…
Safety performance framework at construction site for self-regulation by building developers
Abubakar Sadiq Mahmoud, Mohd Hamdan Ahmad, Yahya Mohd Yatim, Yakubu Aminu DodoThis study proposes a self-regulatory framework to enhance safety performance at the construction stage among building developers.
Effects of load carrying techniques on gait parameters, dynamic balance, and physiological parameters during a manual material handling task
Shahnawaz Anwer, Heng Li, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari, Waleed Umer, Imran Mehmood, Arnold Yu Lok WongSince construction workers often need to carry various types of loads in their daily routine, they are at risk of sustaining musculoskeletal injuries. Additionally, carrying a…
Knowledge sharing in the construction supply chain: collaborative innovation activities and BIM application on innovation performance
Qiao Shi, Qiankun Wang, Zeng GuoThis paper aimed to examine the role of knowledge sharing among member enterprises between collaborative innovation activities and innovation performance and between building…
Deterrents to the adoption of green walls: a hybrid fuzzy-based approach
Sanaz Tabatabaee, Mojtaba Ashour, Saeed Reza Mohandes, Haleh Sadeghi, Amir Mahdiyar, M. Reza Hosseini, Syuhaida IsmailGreen walls (GWs), comprising living walls and green facades, have been touted as environmentally friendly products in architectural design. GWs can be viable in every aspect of…
Integrating interorganizational justice to facilitate tacit knowledge sharing in architectural and engineering design projects: a configurational approach
Chuanjing Ju, Yan NingSharing tacit knowledge across firm boundaries is challenging in architectural and engineering design projects as tacit knowledge is embedded in the designer’s mind. It thus…
Risk response incorporating risk preferences in international construction projects
Peng Yan, Junying Liu, Xianbo Zhao, Martin SkitmoreThe objective of this research is to develop a decision method that can generate appropriate risk response strategies for international construction project managers (PMs) and…
BIM research vs BIM practice: a bibliometric-qualitative analysis from China
Zhikun Ding, Kairui Zheng, Yi TanUnderstanding the frontier difference between building information modeling (BIM) research and practice is a top priority to guarantee the engineering significance and feasibility…
Critical predictors of burnout among civil engineers at construction sites: a structural equation modelling
Gulden Gumusburun AyalpThe construction industry has always been regarded as a stressful and task-driven industry with high levels of work pressure. When the stressful situations are prolonged, job…
Bibliometric analysis and critical review of the research on big data in the construction industry
Yusheng Lu, Jiantong ZhangThe digital revolution and the use of big data (BD) in particular has important applications in the construction industry. In construction, massive amounts of heterogeneous data…
Assessment of mental fatigue using electroencephalography (EEG) and virtual reality (VR) for construction fall hazard prevention
Behnam M. Tehrani, Jun Wang, Dennis TruaxDespite the importance of cognitive monitoring, limited studies attempted to continuously monitor cognitive status of workers regarding mental fatigue effects on fall hazard…
Professionalism in built environment research: beyond integrity and good practice
George OforiProfessionalism indicates a devotion to and demonstration of exceptional performance and achievement in any activity. The built environment comprises the physical items required…
Integrating road information modeling (RIM) and geographic information system (GIS) for effective utility relocations in infrastructure projects
R. Rajadurai, Aneetha VilventhanTransportation infrastructure projects are inevitably delayed due to delays in the completion of underground utility relocation. Unfamiliar location, difficulty in utility…
Understanding the key takeaway of construction robots towards construction automation
Zhu Huang, Chao Mao, Jun Wang, Abdul-Manan SadickThe construction industry is the major sector in China but it has been exposed to a series of problems including low productivity and workforce shortage. However, construction…
Residential building defects investigation and mitigation – a comparative review in Victoria, Australia, for understanding the way forward
Malindu Sandanayake, Wei Yang, Namita Chhibba, Zora VrceljThe issue of building defects is a growing concern that affects all major construction stakeholders as a result of costs and time implications of reworks. The magnitude of the…
Employment of CHAID and CRT decision tree algorithms to develop bid/no-bid decision-making models for contractors
Murat Gunduz, Ibrahim Al-AjjiBid/no-bid decision is a significant and strategic decision, which must be finalized at an early stage of the bidding process. Such decision-making may have significant impact on…
A phase-oriented evaluation framework for China's PPP projects
Jinchan Liu, Yubo Guo, Igor Martek, Chuan Chen, Jiawei TianThis study develops a phase-oriented evaluation mechanism based on the public–private partnership (PPP) project process and provides a preliminary framework for the promotion of…
A theoretical framework for classifying project complexity at the preconstruction stage using cluster analysis techniques
Michael C.P. Sing, David J. Edwards, Arthur W.T. Leung, Henry Liu, Chris J. RobertsThe accuracy and reliability of subjectively assessing a construction project's complexity at the pre-construction stage is questionable and relies upon the project manager's…
The impact of COVID-19 on construction labor productivity: the case of Turkey
Hamdi TekinThe aim of this study is to measure the impact of the factors affecting construction labor productivity by focusing on different types of construction works during and after the…
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