Construction Innovation: Volume 21 Issue 3

Guest editorial

Farnad Nasirzadeh, SangHyun Lee, Susan Howick

A hybrid simulation approach for microtunneling construction planning

Saeid Moharrami, Maedeh Taghaddos, SeyedReza RazaviAlavi, Simaan AbouRizk

Construction planning for microtunneling projects is a complex process due to the high level of uncertainties inherent in underground construction and the interdependent nature of…

Agent-embedded system dynamics (aeSD) modeling approach for analyzing worker policies: a research case on construction worker absenteeism

Sungjoo Hwang, Seungjun Ahn, SangHyun Lee

Both system dynamics (SD) and agent-based modeling (ABM) have been used in simulation-based group dynamics research. To combine the advantages of both simulation approaches, the…

Hybrid fuzzy Monte Carlo agent-based modeling of workforce motivation and performance in construction

Mohammad Raoufi, Aminah Robinson Fayek

This paper aims to cover the development of a methodology for hybrid fuzzy Monte Carlo agent-based simulation (FMCABS) and its implementation on a parametric study of construction…

A hybrid simulation approach for site layout planning in construction projects

Hosein Taghaddos, Mohammad Hosein Heydari, AmirHosein Asgari

This study aims to propose a hybrid simulation approach for site layout and material laydown planning in construction projects considering both the project’s continuous and…

House of quality: a method to identify landscape design requirements

Nabil I. El Sawalhi, Aisha N. Yazgi

The level of live, reduction of pollution and positive human health is affected by the quality of landscape. In addition, many benefits such as aesthetic, psychological and social…

Unravelling the risks of construction digitalisation in developing countries

Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Tsholofelo Meno, Matthew Ikuabe

This study aims to present the result of an assessment of the risk of construction digitalisation with a view to sensitising and preparing construction organisations for…

Digital technology utilisation decisions for facilitating the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies

Samad M.E. Sepasgozar

Emerging Construction Industry 4.0 technologies raise serious questions for construction companies when deciding whether to adopt or reject emerging technologies. Vendors seek to…

Distilling agency in BIM-induced change in work practices

Adeyemi Ayodele Akintola, Senthilkumar Venkatachalam, David Root, Akponanabofa Henry Oti

Critics of claims about building information modeling’s (BIM’s) capability to revolutionize construction industry practices describe it as overhyped, fallacious and therefore…