Construction Innovation
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A paradigm shift toward the application of blockchain in enhancing quality information management
Abdulrahman Sati, Hashem Al-TabtabaiLack of trust and poor quality of construction deliverables have become a serious matter nowadays. This is due to the absence of a uniform and decentralized system for managing…
The complexities of embracing mechatronics in the Nigerian construction industry
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Samuel Bankole Oni, Oluwadamilare Olamide IlesanmiThe purpose of this study is to investigate the obstacles to mechatronics adoption in the construction industry from a Nigerian perspective. It aims to fill the knowledge gap by…
Digital transformation of the wood construction supply chain through building information modelling: current state of practice
Lina Gharaibeh, Sandra Matarneh, Kristina Eriksson, Björn LantzThis study aims to present a state-of-the-art review of building information modelling (BIM) in the Swedish construction practice with a focus on wood construction. It focuses on…
A conceptual framework of decentralized blockchain integrated system based on building information modeling to steering digital administration of disputes in the IPD contracts
Amir Faraji, Shima Homayoon Arya, Elnaz Ghasemi, Maria Rashidi, Srinath Perera, Vivian Tam, Payam RahnamayiezekavatIn the construction industry, various parties are involved in a project. Consequently, claims and disputes are inevitable in this industry. This paper aims to develop Integrated…
The feasibility of transparent solar panels for high-rise building façade in Sri Lanka
Thisara Manupriya Sathkumara, Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara, Hasith Chathuranga VictarThe use of renewable energy has become necessary because of the harmful effects of current energy sources on the environment, limited availability and financial crisis…
Detecting skewed pricing in tenders for public-sector projects
Khaled Hesham Hyari, Mujahed ThneibatSkewed pricing is a typical tactic used by tenderers in unit price projects to gain additional advantages at the expense of the owner or other competing tenderers. This paper aims…
Structuring risks for a comprehensive understanding of cost overruns in power plant projects
Muhammad Saiful Islam, Madhav Nepal, Martin SkitmorePower plant projects are very complex and encounter serious cost overruns worldwide. Their cost overrun risks are not independent but interrelated in many cases, having structural…
Understanding the key risks in circular construction projects: from systematic review to conceptual framework
Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni, Derek Asante AbankwaCircular construction offers sustainable solutions and opportunities to disentangle a project’s life cycle, including demolition, deconstruction and repurposing of architectural…
A critical review of quantity surveying education in an offsite construction perspective: strategies for up-skilling
Buddhini Ginigaddara, Thayaparan Gajendran, Cameron BeardOffsite construction (OSC) is a modern method of construction (MMC) that involves manufacturing and assembly of buildings. Industry 4.0-driven technological advancements have…
Development and testing of lean simulation game on set-based design
Kavya Jain, Ganesh DevkarSet-based design (SBD) is a lean tool widely adopted for improving design processes and providing value maximization to clients. The purpose of this paper is to present the…
A scoping review of research on mental health conditions among young construction workers
Samuel Frimpong, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, Elijah Frimpong Boadu, Ayirebi Dansoh, Rasaki Kolawole FagbenroCurrent research on mental health in the construction industry is fragmented, making it difficult to obtain a complete picture of young construction workers’ mental health…
Poka-Yoke to minimise variations: a framework for building projects
Nadeeshan Uhanovita A.C., Ranadewa K.A.T.O., Agana ParameswaranVariations due to errors and mistakes have caused cost overruns in building projects. Therefore, it is undeniable that the gravity of such variations will be a critical factor in…
A BIM based tool for evaluating building renovation strategies: the case of three demonstration sites in different European countries
Omar Doukari, Mohamad Kassem, Enrico Scoditti, Rahim Aguejdad, David GreenwoodBuildings are among the biggest contributors to environmental impacts. To achieve energy-saving and decarbonisation objectives while also improving living conditions, it is…
Integrating blockchain with building information modelling (BIM): a systematic review based on a sociotechnical system perspective
Jiyang Yu, Hua Zhong, Marzia BolpagniThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the current state of research on the integration of blockchain and building information modelling (BIM) in the Architecture, Engineering…
Adoption of the digitalised last planner system in infrastructure projects: an Australian case study
Shang Gao, Toong-Khuan Chan, Phil HendyInfrastructure projects are complex, task-based endeavours; the reliability of project schedules is often low, as delays occur. As a result, the infrastructure sector is…
Time-series forecasting of road distress parameters using dynamic Bayesian belief networks
Babitha Philip, Hamad AlJassmiTo proactively draw efficient maintenance plans, road agencies should be able to forecast main road distress parameters, such as cracking, rutting, deflection and International…
Digital leadership framework to support firm-level digital transformations for Construction 4.0
Barry Gledson, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Ali M. Saad, Hazel PontonAgainst a background context of Construction 4.0, this study aims to explore what digital leadership in construction firms is, why it is necessary and what considerations it…
Uncertainties affecting the offsite construction supply chain resilience: a systematic literature review
Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Maheshi Pabasara Tennakoon, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Jorge Ochoa Paniagua, Aparna Samaraweera, Larissa StatsenkoThis paper aims to synthesise the latest literature on supply chain operations of offsite manufacturing in the construction industry to identify and evaluate the uncertainties at…
Management of environmental risks in highway construction projects in Sri Lanka
K.I.L. Abhayantha, B.A.K.S. Perera, H.A.H.P. Perera, Roshani S. PalliyaguruEnvironmental risks (ERs) are critical to any highway construction project (HCP). One of the main contracting parties responsible for ERs is the contractor. Hence, it has been…
BIM-based smart safety monitoring system using a mobile app: a case study in an ongoing construction site
Md. Mehrab Hossain, Shakil Ahmed, S.M. Asif Anam, Irmatova Aziza Baxramovna, Tamanna Islam Meem, Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Iffat HaqConstruction safety is a crucial aspect that has far-reaching impacts on economic development. But safety monitoring is often reliant on labor-based observations, which can be…
Usage of digital technology in improving the mental health of workers on construction sites
Ayesh Udayanga Nelumdeniya, B.A.K.S. Perera, K.D.M. GimhaniThe purpose of this study is to investigate the usage of digital technologies (DTs) in improving the mental health of workers on construction sites.
Critical success factors for implementing 3D printing technology in construction projects: academics and construction practitioners’ perspectives
Ruifan Chang, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-AfariThe application of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology in construction projects is of increasing interest to researchers and construction practitioners. Although the…
Critical indicators for assessing the life cycle social footprint of Australian freeways
Ankitha Vijayakumar, Muhammad Nateque Mahmood, Argaw Gurmu, Imriyas Kamardeen, Shafiq AlamFreeways in Australia play a significant role in connecting distant communities, shifting freight and strengthening the country’s economy. To meet the growing needs of present and…
Cyber-physical systems and digital twins for “cognitive building” in the construction industry
Frank Ato Ghansah, Weisheng LuDespite the growing attention on the relevance of improved building management systems with cognition in recent years in the architecture, engineering, construction and operation…
Identification of success criteria over lifecycle of dam industry projects: a Delphi study
Pouya Amies, Xiaohua Jin, Sepani SenaratneDam industry projects have significant economic, social and environmental impacts. However, very little has been carried out to improve their lifecycle performance. The purpose of…
A reinforcing transfer learning approach to predict buildings energy performance
Elham Mahamedi, Martin Wonders, Nima Gerami Seresht, Wai Lok Woo, Mohamad KassemThe purpose of this paper is to propose a novel data-driven approach for predicting energy performance of buildings that can address the scarcity of quality data, and consider the…
Material recognition for construction quality monitoring using deep learning methods
Hadi Mahamivanan, Navid Ghassemi, Mohammad Tayarani Darbandy, Afshin Shoeibi, Sadiq Hussain, Farnad Nasirzadeh, Roohallah Alizadehsani, Darius Nahavandi, Abbas Khosravi, Saeid NahavandiThis paper aims to propose a new deep learning technique to detect the type of material to improve automated construction quality monitoring.
Customized shading solutions for complex building façades: the potential of an innovative cement-textile composite material through a performance-based generative design
Andrea Zani, Alberto Speroni, Andrea Giovanni Mainini, Michele Zinzi, Luisa Caldas, Tiziana PoliThe paper aims to investigate the comfort-related performances of an innovative solar shading solution based on a new composite patented material that consists of a cement-based…
Taxonomy supporting design strategies for reuse of building parts in timber-based construction
Margherita Lisco, Radhlinah AulinThe reuse of timber building parts, when designing new buildings, has become a topic of increasing discussion as a proposed circular solution in support of sustainable development…
Developing an interactive pile training module for construction risk management and gaging users’ intentions
Wei Du, Samad M.E. Sepasgozar, Ayaz Khan, Sara Shirowzhan, Juan Garzon RomeroThis study aims to develop a novel theoretical model for predicting the users’ intention to use virtual tools designed for construction risk evaluation. Risk evaluation is a vital…
Clients as drivers of innovation in the infrastructure sector: implications of hard and soft project management approaches
Jacob Guerrero, Susanne EngströmBy adopting the “hard” and “soft” project management (PM) approaches from the PM-literature, this paper aims to problematize the expected role of client organizations in driving…
Cyber-physical systems for facilities management: a Delphi study on the propelling measures
Matthew Ikuabe, Clinton Aigbavboa, Chimay Anumba, Ayodeji Emmanuel OkeThrough its advanced computational capabilities, cyber–physical systems (CPS) proffer solutions to some of the cultural challenges plaguing the effective delivery of facilities…
Impact of trust in virtual project teams: structural equation modelling approach
Sukhwant Kaur Sagar, Olugbenga Timo Oladinrin, Mohammed Arif, Amit Kaushik, Rubina IslamThis study aims to focus on model development to analyse key factors affecting trust in virtual project teams (VPTs).
Implementing the principles of circular economy in the construction industry: exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of strategies
Judith Amudjie, Kofi Agyekum, Emmanuel Adinyira, Samuel Amos-Abanyie, Edward Ayebeng BotchwayThis study aims to examine the strategies that can be adopted to enhance the practice of circular economy (CE) principles among built environment (BE) firms operating in the…
An ontological assessment proposal for architectural outputs of generative adversarial network
Can Uzun, Raşit Eren CangürThis study presents an ontological approach to assess the architectural outputs of generative adversarial networks. This paper aims to assess the performance of the generative…
Convolutional neural network-based deep learning model for air quality prediction in October city of Egypt
Nehal Elshaboury, Eslam Mohammed Abdelkader, Abobakr Al-SakkafModern human society has continuous advancements that have a negative impact on the quality of the air. Daily transportation, industrial and residential operations churn up…
Circular information flows in industrialized housing construction: the case of a multi-family housing product platform in Sweden
Firehiwot Kedir, Daniel M. Hall, Sara Brantvall, Jerker Lessing, Alexander Hollberg, Ranjith K. SomanThis paper aims to conduct a qualitative assessment of synergies between information flows of a multifamily product platform used for industrialized housing and materials…
Development and validation of natural user interfaces for semantic enrichment of BIM models using open formats
Fábio Matoseiro Dinis, Raquel Rodrigues, João Pedro da Silva Poças MartinsDespite the technological paradigm shift presented to the architecture, engineering, construction and operations sector (AECO), the full-fledged acceptance of the building…
Organizing construction logistics outsourcing: a logistics strategy perspective
Petter Haglund, Mats JannéThe construction industry shows an increased interest in how to manage logistics within construction projects. Often construction logistics is outsourced to a logistics service…
A close-range photogrammetric model for tracking and performance-based forecasting earthmoving operations
Wahib Saif, Adel AlshibaniThis paper aims to present a highly accessible and affordable tracking model for earthmoving operations in an attempt to overcome some of the limitations of current tracking…
Field BIM and mobile BIM technologies: a requirements taxonomy and its interactions with construction management functions
Benjamin Jowett, David John Edwards, Mohamad KassemThis study aims to develop a taxonomy of requirements for mobile BIM technologies (MBT), clarify the relating terms and concepts, and identify the interactions between MBT…
Industrialized house building productivity growth
Lars Stehn, Alexander JimenezThe purpose of this paper is to understand if and how industrialized house building (IHB) could support productivity developments for housebuilding on project and industry levels…
Lean and BIM integration benefits construction management practices in New Zealand
Ayuba Jerry Likita, Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar, V Vishnupriya, James Olabode Bamidele RotimiThe construction industry is inefficient in terms of quality products, productivity and performance worldwide, including in Australia and New Zealand. The construction industry is…
Implementation of circular economy in construction projects: a procurement strategy approach
Siraj Ahmed, Jukka Majava, Kirsi AaltonenThe purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits and challenges of implementing circular economy (CE), as well as shed light on the influence of procurement strategy in CE…
Critical success factors for public–private partnerships in smart city infrastructure projects
Khalid Almarri, Halim BoussabaineScaling up smart city infrastructure projects will require a large financial investment. Using public–private partnerships is one of the most effective ways to address budget…
A state of art review on time, cost and sustainable benefits of modern construction techniques for affordable housing
Rakesh Sai Kumar Mandala, R. Ramesh NayakaThis paper aims to identify modern construction techniques for affordable housing, such as prefabrication and interlocking systems, that can save time and cost while also…
Energy performance assessment of venetian blinds in south-oriented residential spaces in hot arid desert climates
Khaled El-DeebWindow shading has always been an effective technique to control the access of solar radiation; however, inappropriate selection of the shading technique, location and optical…
Identifying latent classes to successful AEC innovation through a survey of Finnish construction companies
Kai Hänninen, Jouni Juntunen, Harri HaapasaloThe purpose of this study is to describe latent classes explaining the innovation logic in the Finnish construction companies. Innovativeness is a driver of competitive…
Exploring innovation deployment of construction contracting firms through the lens of exploratory–exploitative learning: a Hong Kong case study
Nipuni Sumanarathna, Bismark Duodu, Shoeb Ahmed Memon, Steve RowlinsonThis study aims to explore the innovation deployment of construction contracting firms through exploratory–exploitative learning and organisational ambidexterity.
CASA+: highly energy-efficient housing system for the central-south of Chile
Flavio Celis-D’Amico, Ernesto Echeverria-Valiente, Rodrigo Garcia-Alvarado, Olavo Escorcia-Oyola, Fernando da Casa-MartínThis study aims to introduce the results of a research carried out to develop a prototype of a highly energy-efficient modular detached house, called CASA+ CASA means HOUSE in…
A study on implementing QFD (quality function deployment) in the construction of a commercial business center
Sruthilaya DaraThis study aims to demonstrate how the process of quality function deployment (QFD) is used to identify the basic requirements of the customers in designing and executing the…
Tracking indoor construction progress by deep-learning-based analysis of site surveillance video
Johnny Kwok Wai Wong, Fateme Bameri, Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini, Mojtaba MaghrebiAccurate and rapid tracking and counting of building materials are crucial in managing on-site construction processes and evaluating their progress. Such processes are typically…
Barriers and strategies for implementing lean six sigma in small- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in construction industry: a fuzzy TOPSIS analysis
Shamika Hasaranga De Silva, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, Akila Pramodh RathnasingheQuality management barriers have been discovered in construction small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), determining their long-term survival. Despite the recognition of Lean…
Sustainable supplier selection in a construction company: a new MCDM method based on dominance-based rough set analysis
Arpit Singh, Vimal Kumar, Pratima VermaThis study aims to focus on sustainable supplier selection in a construction company considering a new multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method based on dominance-based rough…
A virtual reality-based constructability index for construction projects
Altayeb Qasem, Abdulaziz Saud AlmohassenThis study aims to develop a constructability index (CI) that can ease the construction activities in a project based on the contractors’ experience and resources. The proposed CI…
Development of building defects dashboards and stochastic models for multi-storey buildings in Victoria, Australia
Argaw Gurmu, M. Reza Hosseini, Mehrdad Arashpour, Wellia LioengBuilding defects are becoming recurrent phenomena in most high-rise buildings. However, little research exists on the analysis of defects in high-rise buildings based on data from…
Construction and demolition waste management in Jordan: a multifaceted perspective
Ala'a Saleh Alshdiefat, Ahlam Ammar Sharif, Albara' Ibrahim Alharahsheh, Shaban Ismael Albrka, Nils O.E. Olsson, Mohammad Younes, Sofie BangThe purpose of this study is to explore the multifaceted challenge of managing construction and demolition waste within the context of the Jordan construction industry.
Unpacking the strategies to promote the implementation of automation techniques in the construction industry
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Patricia Fadamiro, Prince Akanni, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Mohamad Shaharudin SamsurijanThis study aims to identify and evaluate the key strategies to promote the implementation of automation techniques with reference to the Nigerian construction industry.
Measures for improving the buildability of building designs in construction industry
Innocent Chigozie OsuizugboDespite many studies on buildability from different perspectives and methods, the problems associated with buildability have not ceased from confronting the construction industry…
Integrating lean construction with BIM and sustainability: a comparative study of challenges, enablers, techniques, and benefits
Sina Moradi, Piia SormunenThe construction industry has considerably evolved in the recent two decades due to the emergence of sustainability, lean construction (LC) and building information modelling…
A deep convolutional neural network for predicting electricity consumption at Grey Nuns building in Canada
Nehal Elshaboury, Eslam Mohammed Abdelkader, Abobakr Al-Sakkaf, Ashutosh BagchiThe energy efficiency of buildings has been emphasized along with the continual development in the building and construction sector that consumes a significant amount of energy…
Design for adaptability and disassembly: guidelines for building deconstruction
Mayara Regina Munaro, Sergio Fernando TavaresDesign for adaptability and disassembly (DfAD) is an effective method to reduce construction and demolition waste generation, landfill loads and greenhouse gas generation;…
Machine learning regression for estimating the cost range of building projects
Argaw Gurmu, Mani Pourdadash MiriSeveral factors influence the costs of buildings. Thus, identifying the cost significant factors can assist to improve the accuracy of project cost forecasts during the planning…
The coupling of project delivery methods and contract strategies for public building projects in Ethiopia
Abay Legesse, Ali Nejat, Tewodros GhebrabThe purpose of this paper is to use Delphi technique to assess the applicability of coupling various project delivery methods (PDMs) and contract strategies (CSs) for delivery of…
A framework for social sustainability on the building level: a contextual approach
Ahlam Ammar SharifThis study aims to build on a contextualised approach for revealing the particularities of social sustainability indicators on the building scale within the particular context of…
Relationship between digital twin and building information modeling: a systematic review and future directions
Afiqah R. Radzi, Nur Farhana Azmi, Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman, Rahimi A. Rahman, Eleni PapadonikolakiDigital twin (DT) and building information modeling (BIM) are interconnected in some ways. However, there has been some misconception about how DT differs from BIM. As a result…
Adaptability of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for cost management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka
B.H.V.H. Jayamaha, B.A.K.S. Perera, K.D.M. Gimhani, M.N.N. RodrigoEnterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that are equipped with numerous features and functionalities help to improve the profitability of construction corporations around the…
Performance measurement indicators influential to the espousal of cyber-physical systems for facilities management – a Delphi approach
Matthew Ikuabe, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Chimay Anumba, Ayodeji Emmanuel OkeThe quest for improved facilities management (FM) delivery is receiving immense focus through the incorporation of innovative technologies such as cyber-physical systems (CPS)…
A new concept for large additive manufacturing in construction: tower crane-based 3D printing controlled by deep reinforcement learning
Fabio Parisi, Valentino Sangiorgio, Nicola Parisi, Agostino M. Mangini, Maria Pia Fanti, Jose M. AdamMost of the 3D printing machines do not comply with the requirements of on-site, large-scale multi-story building construction. This paper aims to propose the conceptualization of…
Contractor payment delays: a systematic review of current trends and future directions
Ebenezer Adaku, Victor Osei-Poku, Jemima Antwiwaa Ottou, Adwoa Yirenkyi-FiankoThe phenomenon of delayed payment to contractors, particularly in the construction industry, is a vital one and has implications for the health of economies of both developing and…
Synthetic images generation for semantic understanding in facility management
Luca Rampini, Fulvio Re CecconiThis study aims to introduce a new methodology for generating synthetic images for facility management purposes. The method starts by leveraging the existing 3D open-source BIM…
Estimating labor resource requirements in construction projects using machine learning
Hamidreza Golabchi, Ahmed HammadExisting labor estimation models typically consider only certain construction project types or specific influencing factors. These models are focused on quantifying the total…
Method for automating the processes of generating and using 4D BIM models integrated with location-based planning and Last Planner® System
Bruno Falcón Silveira, Dayana Bastos CostaSeveral studies have addressed the use of four-dimensional (4D) building information modeling (BIM) for construction management. However, the automation of the processes for…
Agility assessment framework for modular and offsite construction
Tarek Salama, Hisham SaidThe purpose of this paper is to determine if companies in the modular and offsite construction (MOC) industry are agile or not and its level of application for agility principles…
Ending the suitability quantification dilemma: intelligent decision support system for modular integrated construction in a high-density metropolis
Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni, Khwaja Mateen MazherModular integrated construction (MiC) is a modern construction method innovating and reinventing the traditional site-based construction method. As it integrates advanced…
Structural performance of buried reinforced concrete pipelines under deep embankment soil
Ghassan Almasabha, Ali Shehadeh, Odey Alshboul, Omar Al HattamlehBuried pipelines under various soil embankment heights are cost-effective alternatives to transporting liquid products. This paper aims to assist pipeline architects and…
The usability of a novel mobile augmented reality application for excavation process considering safety and productivity in construction
Fathima Nishara Abdeen, Randima Nirmal Gunatilaka, Samad M.E. Sepasgozar, David John EdwardsThis study aims to assess the usability of augmented reality (AR) based mobile app for excavation and earthmoving processes using a novel tool entitled Excavator Augmented Reality…
Towards closing the housing gap in the UK: exploration of the influencing factors and the way forward
Emmanuel Itodo Daniel, Olalekan Oshodi, Daniel Dabara, Nenpin DimkaHousing provides constructed space for human activities. Literature indicates that housing impacts wealth, education attainment and health outcomes, among others. Because of its…
Qualitative assessment of resilience in construction projects
Khalid A. Hilu, Mohammed A. HiyassatDue to the recent increase in unexpected events that negatively affect projects, the concept of resilience has grasped the attention of researchers, as risk management alone fails…
Social media sensing framework for urban infrastructure management: a Philippine case study
Sy Tien Do, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Denver BanlasanThis study aims to use social media data mining to revitalize and support existing urban infrastructure monitoring strategies by extracting valuable insights from public opinion…
Implementation of augmented reality in BIM-enabled construction projects: a bibliometric literature review and a case study from China
Kaiyang Wang, Fangyu Guo, Ruijia Zhou, Liang QianIn recent years, augmented reality (AR) has shown its potential to assist various construction activities. Its use commonly requires additional refinement to be integrated into…
Evaluation of success factors to implement digitalization in the construction industry
Avirag Bajpai, Subhas C. MisraThis study aims to identify and rank the key success factors linked with digitalization in the Indian construction sector. Because the construction firms in India are in the early…
Modeling the relationship between value management implementation phases, critical success factors and overall project success
Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Idris Othman, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Nicholas Chileshe, Tarek ZayedThis study aims to develop an overall project success (OPS) model by investigating the mediation impact of value management (VM) implementation between VM critical success factors…
Key residential construction defects: a framework for their identification and correlated causes
Rebeca Lambers, Fiona Lamari, Martin Skitmore, Darmicka RajendraConstruction defects are one of the primary causes of deficient quality performance and constantly yield project cost and schedule overruns mostly because of rework. This study…
Adoption of smart contracts in the construction industry: an institutional analysis of drivers and barriers
Gao Shang, Low Sui Pheng, Roderick Low Zhong XiaThe construction industry has arrived at a crossroads of rapid technological progress. While it is foreseen that the advent of new construction technologies will disrupt the…
Structuration of lean-agile integrated factors for construction projects
Vijayeta MallaThis study aims to analyze and understand mutual relationships between lean and agile enabling factors in the context of the construction domain and put forth the most driving and…
The link between construction apps’ acceptance and digital attributes of construction professionals: perspectives from digital competence model
Oluseye Olugboyega, Kayode Emmanuel Ilesanmi, Godwin Ehis Oseghale, Clinton AigbavboaThe advancement of digital technological breakthroughs in the construction industry is dependent on connecting the attributes of the intended consumers to the technologies. Thus…
The knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of Industry 4.0 between construction practitioners and academicians in Malaysia: a comparative study
Nadia Safura Zabidin, Sheila Belayutham, Che Khairil Izam Che IbrahimThe purpose of this study is to explore the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of Industry 4.0 between the academicians and industry players in construction engineering…
Success factors of digital technologies (DT) tools adoption for sustainable construction in a developing economy
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Solomon Onajite, Michael SimeonAs the construction sector constantly seeks ways to address ever-growing societal demands, the need to embrace innovation and digital technologies (DTs) cannot be overstated…
A hybrid AHP-MAUT model for assessing competitiveness of construction companies: a case study of construction companies in Vietnam and Canada
Hoang Nguyen Ngoc, Eslam Mohammed Abdelkader, Abobakr Al-Sakkaf, Ghasan Alfalah, Tarek ZayedThe construction industry is facing an enormous number of challenges due to continuous advancements in construction technologies and techniques. Hence, construction management…
Forecasting demand in the residential construction industry using machine learning algorithms in Jordan
Farouq Sammour, Heba Alkailani, Ghaleb J. Sweis, Rateb J. Sweis, Wasan Maaitah, Abdulla AlashkarDemand forecasts are a key component of planning efforts and are crucial for managing core operations. This study aims to evaluate the use of several machine learning (ML…
Identifying critical challenges to lean construction adoption
Arpit Singh, Vimal Kumar, Ankesh Mittal, Pratima VermaThis study aims to set out to identify and evaluate potential obstacles to successfully implementing lean construction (LC) as a result.
A deep learning-based approach to facilitate the as-built state recognition of indoor construction works
Biyanka Ekanayake, Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini, Johnny Kwok Wai Wong, Peter SmithRecognising the as-built state of construction elements is crucial for construction progress monitoring. Construction scholars have used computer vision-based algorithms to…
A genetic algorithm-based design model to provide reduced risk areas for housing interiors
Seniye Banu Garip, Orkan Zeynel Güzelci, Ervin Garip, Serkan KocabayThis study aims to present a novel Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Model (GABDM) to provide reduced-risk areas, namely, a “safe footprint,” in interior spaces during earthquakes…
Extended reality (XR) technologies in the construction safety: systematic review and analysis
Mohammad Javad Zoleykani, Hamidreza Abbasianjahromi, Saeed Banihashemi, Seyed Amir Tabadkani, Aso HajirasouliExtended reality (XR) is an emerging technology, with its popularity rising in different industry sectors, where its application has been recently considered in construction…
“It's your fault!” – said a public client to modernity advocates: an exploration of UK public sector’s viewpoints on the modern methods of construction
Ali M. Saad, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Mohammed DulaimiThe staggering demand for construction projects to meet a spectrum of public needs is projected to outstrip the industry’s supply capability. The modern methods of construction…
Influence of an integrated value-based asset condition assessment in built asset management
Zihao Ye, Georgios Kapogiannis, Shu Tang, Zhiang Zhang, Carlos Jimenez-Bescos, Tianlun YangBuilt asset management processes require a long transition period to collect, edit and update asset conditions information from existing data sets. This paper aims to explore and…
Impacts of institutional isomorphism on the adoption of social procurement in the Chinese construction industry
Ahsan Nawaz, Francis Lanme GuribieSocial procurement (SP) is a complicated and risky innovation, the adoption of which needs to be accompanied by complementary process and organizational change. To date, however…
Application of gamification for sustainable construction: an evaluation of the challenges
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Patience Tunji-Olayeni, Timilehin AbayomiThis paper aims to identify and evaluate the challenges affecting the adoption of gamification practices in developing countries through the lens of the Nigerian construction…
Implementing solar photovoltaic systems in buildings: a case of systemic innovation in the construction sector
Charlotta WinklerThis paper aims to explore the process of implementing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in construction to contribute to the understanding of systemic innovation in construction.
Asset management-based resilience index formulation for pavements via principal components analysis
Ahmed Mohammed, Tarek Zayed, Fuzhan Nasiri, Ashutosh BagchiThis paper extends the authors’ previous research work investigating resilience for municipal infrastructure from an asset management perspective. Therefore, this paper aims to…
Rethinking digital construction: a study of BIM uptake capability in BIM infant construction industries
Onaopepo Adeniyi, Niraj Thurairajah, Feyisetan Leo-OlagbayePractitioners have reported a minimal and non-use of building information modelling (BIM), especially in small and medium-sized organisations and BIM infant construction…
The DAWN readiness model to assess the level of use of Industry 4.0 technologies in the construction industry in Brazil
Daniel Bernardo Ribeiro, Aparecido dos Reis Coutinho, Walter Cardoso Satyro, Fernando Celso de Campos, Carlos Roberto Camello Lima, José Celso Contador, Rodrigo Franco GonçalvesConstruction industry (CI) has great prominence for the world economy, and it is expected that, with the use of the innovative technologies and approaches of Industry 4.0 (I4.0)…
To prefabricate or not? A method for evaluating the impact of prefabrication in building construction
Krishna Chauhan, Antti Peltokorpi, Rita Lavikka, Olli SeppänenPrefabricated products are continually entering the building construction market; yet, the decision to use prefabricated products in a construction project is based mostly on…
Delineating the people-related features required for construction digitalisation
Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John AliuDigitalisation, which involves the use of digital technologies in transforming an organisation’s activities, transcends just the acquiring of emerging digital tools. Having the…
Assessing the performance and productivity of labour in building construction projects through the application of work-based training practices
Kesavan Manoharan, Pujitha Dissanayake, Chintha Pathirana, Dharsana Deegahawature, Renuka SilvaSources highlight that lack of systematic labour training components results in low performance and productivity of labour, which leads the construction industry of many countries…
Application of computer vision for construction progress monitoring: a qualitative investigation
H.P.M.N.L.B. Moragane, B.A.K.S. Perera, Asha Dulanjalie Palihakkara, Biyanka EkanayakeConstruction progress monitoring (CPM) is considered a difficult and tedious task in construction projects, which focuses on identifying discrepancies between the as-built product…
How public client’s control systems affect contractors’ innovation possibilities
Anna-Therése Järvenpää, Johan Larsson, Per Erik ErikssonThis paper aims to identify how a public client’s use of control systems (process, output and social control) affect innovation possibilities in construction projects.
An integrated building information modeling (BIM)-based lifecycle-oriented framework for sustainable building design
Angeliki Kylili, Phoebe-Zoe Georgali, Petros Christou, Paris FokaidesThe built environment is taking enormous leaps towards its digitalization. Computer-aided tools such as building information modeling (BIM) are found in the forefront of this…
Factors affecting the implementation of automated progress monitoring of rebar using vision-based technologies
Abdul Hannan Qureshi, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Wong Kai Wing, Syed Saad, Khalid Mhmoud Alzubi, Muhammad Ali MusaratRebar is the prime component of reinforced concrete structures, and rebar monitoring is a time-consuming and technical job. With the emergence of the fourth industrial revolution…
Closing the information gaps: a systematic review of research on delay and disruption claims
Babar Ali, Ajibade A. Aibinu, Vidal Paton-ColeDelay and disruption claims involve a complex process that often result in disputes, unnecessary expenses and time loss on construction projects. This study aims to review and…
Sociotechnical dimensions of BIM-induced changes in stakeholder management of public and private building projects
Saba Mani, Navid Ahmadi Eftekhari, M. Reza Hosseini, Javad BakhshiThis paper aims to explore the various sociotechnical dimensions of building information modelling (BIM)-induced changes associated with stakeholder management of projects.
Measuring the perceptual, physiological and environmental factors that impact stress in the construction industry
Sidney NewtonThe purpose of this study is to highlight and demonstrate how the study of stress and related responses in construction can best be measured and benchmarked effectively.
Organising methods enabling integration for value creation in complex projects
Kari-Pekka Tampio, Harri HaapasaloThe purpose of this paper is to identify the areas and logic of integration of different stakeholders using different methods and to analyse their applicability and challenges in…
Examining the effect of interoperability factors on building information modelling (BIM) adoption in Malaysia
Yunis Ali Ahmed, Hafiz Muhammad Faisal Shehzad, Muhammad Mahboob Khurshid, Omayma Husain Abbas Hassan, Samah Abdelsalam Abdalla, Nashat AlrefaiBuilding information modelling (BIM) has transformed the traditional practices of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. BIM creates a collaborative…
Development of a refined illumination and reflectance approach for optimal construction site interior image enhancement
Johnny Kwok Wai Wong, Mojtaba Maghrebi, Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini, Mohammad Amin Alizadeh Golestani, Mahdi Ahmadnia, Michael ErImages taken from construction site interiors often suffer from low illumination and poor natural colors, which restrict their application for high-level site management purposes…
Combining artificial intelligence and building engineering technologies towards energy efficiency: the case of ventilated façades
Serena Summa, Alex Mircoli, Domenico Potena, Giulia Ulpiani, Claudia Diamantini, Costanzo Di PernaNearly 75% of EU buildings are not energy-efficient enough to meet the international climate goals, which triggers the need to develop sustainable construction techniques with…
Structural behaviour of the strengthened reinforced concrete beams using ultra high-performance fibre reinforced concrete layer
Nursyamsi Nursyamsi, Johannes Tarigan, Muhammad Aswin, Badorul Hisham Abu Bakar, Harianto HardjasaputraDamage to reinforced concrete (RC) structural elements is inevitable. Such damage can be the result of several factors, including aggressive environmental conditions, overloading…
Investigating the determents of intelligent construction contract adoption: a refinement of the technology readiness index to inform an integrated technology acceptance model
Alan J. McNamara, Sara Shirowzhan, Samad M.E. SepasgozarThis paper aims to identify the relevant contributing constructs of readiness for the implementation of intelligent contracts (iContracts) in the construction industry. This study…
Digital 3D modeling for preconstruction real-time visualization of home interior design through virtual reality
Emmanuel Joy, Aadhithian R., Christhu RajaThe purpose of this paper is to present the investigation on contemporary applications of game design in architectural visualization, urban environmental planning and the results…
Industry 4.0 driven emerging skills of offsite construction: a multi-case study-based analysis
Buddhini Ginigaddara, Srinath Perera, Yingbin Feng, Payam Rahnamayiezekavat, Mike KagioglouIndustry 4.0 is exacerbating the need for offsite construction (OSC) adoption, and this rapid transformation is pushing the boundaries of construction skills towards extensive…
Five factors affecting the on-body placement of wearable tactile safety promotion device for construction workers-on-foot
Neeraj Yadav, Neda Sadeghi, Julian KangTactile communication that relies on the human sense of touch replicated using vibration motors is increasingly being explored for seamless communication on construction jobsite…
Redefining the construction managerial landscape to facilitate Industry 4.0 implementation: scientometric mapping of research frontiers
Arka Ghosh, Jemal Abawajy, Morshed ChowdhuryThis study aims to provide an excellent overview of current research trends in the construction sector in digital advancements. It provides a roadmap to policymakers for the…
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- Professor Haijiang Li
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