Construction Innovation: Volume 20 Issue 1

Ground penetrating radar-based deterioration assessment of RC bridge decks

Mohammed Alsharqawi, Tarek Zayed, Ahmad Shami

Although ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology is commonly used to assess the condition of reinforced-concrete (RC) bridge decks, the GPR data interpretation is not…

Financial conflict resolution model in BOT contracts using bargaining game theory

Morteza Bayat, Mostafa Khanzadi, Farnad Nasirzadeh, Ali Chavoshian

This study aims to determine the optimal value of concession period length in combination with capital structure in build–operate–transfer (BOT) contracts, based on direct…

A conceptual approach to graphically compare construction schedules

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu

This paper aims to present a graphical comparison method for construction schedules, which illustrates the differences for each individual activity. The method overlays the…

A structure equation model of indicators driving BIM adoption in the Bahraini construction industry

Shurooq H.A. Ahmed, Saad M.A. Suliman

This study aims to establish an adoption model using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) that examines the relationship between several key indicators that drive building…

Moderating claims and disputes through collaborative procurement

Taha Elhag, Smitha Eapen, Tabarak Ballal

Following the global financial crisis in 2008, the construction sector in UAE has been facing emergent criticisms for growing adversarial culture and rising prevalent claims and…

A technology management system for the development of single-task construction robots

Thomas Linner, Wen Pan, Rongbo Hu, Charlie Zhao, Kepa Iturralde, Meysam Taghavi, Julian Trummer, Marcel Schlandt, Thomas Bock

Because of the sharply growing interest worldwide of “hard” physical-mechanical robot systems for the execution of on-site construction tasks [i.e. single-task construction robots…

A review of ICT-based applications to monitor environmental parameters

Shahryar Habibi

The purpose of this study is to implement environmental control systems; information and communication technologies based on user behavior for smart buildings and describe their…

BIM adoption and implementation: focusing on SMEs

Christos Vidalakis, Fonbeyin Henry Abanda, Akponanabofa Henry Oti

To reach its full potential, Building Information Modelling (BIM) should be implemented throughout the supply chain. The purpose of this study is to explore BIM implementation and…