Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
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Design and study on the leveling mechanism of the tractor body in hilly and mountainous areas
X.R. Lü, Z. Liu, X.L. Lü, X. WangThis study aims to improve the automatic leveling performance of tractor body in hilly and mountainous areas by designing a kind of controllable and adaptive leveling mechanism of…
Fracture properties of GGBS-dolomite geopolymer concrete
Saranya P., Praveen Nagarajan, A.P. ShashikalaThis study aims to predict the fracture properties of geopolymer concrete, which is necessary for studying failure behaviour of concrete.
Impeller in suction pipe Thai Phaya-Nakh for agriculture
Jaruphant NoosomtonThe suction pipes are important in agriculture and are used widely in water management and agricultural–mechanical industry in ASEAN. Thus, this paper aims to present design of…
Ascertaining adequacy of fire suppression systems: the perspective of Accra central of Ghana
Mark Pim-Wusu, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Jeremiah N-Nanajeri SimberiFire is the fundamental element of most people’s lives, and when not controlled, the same fire can lead to several catastrophes in homes, offices, schools, lives and other public…
Development and validation of a framework for improving health and safety risk management at informal construction sites in Tanzania
Benson Rugalema Mwemezi, Geraldine John Kikwasi, Sarah PhoyaAlthough there are several established frameworks for health and safety in construction, there are inadequate health and safety conditions at informal construction sites, and no…
Benefits of construction data risks management in the construction industry
Ornella Tanga Tambwe, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Opeoluwa AkinradewoData represents a critical resource that enables construction companies’ success; thus, its management is very important. The purpose of this study is to assess the benefits of…
Exploring mental health challenges and implications for construction safety
Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Michael Tong, Iain CameronOver 2.7 million workers are employed in the UK construction industry and with the fragmented nature of the construction sector; cases of poor mental health of workers are on the…
Mechanical and microstructural characteristics of structural concrete containing RCA treated with sodium metasilicate
Shubham Bansal, Lokesh Choudhary, Megha Kalra, Niragi Dave, Anil Kumar SharmaOne of the most contested and anticipated research issues is the acceptability of using recycled aggregates instead of fresh aggregates. This study aims to look at the possibility…
Impact of project risk allocation on PPP housing project delivery in Nigeria: partial least square structural equation modeling approach
Bamidele Temitope ArijeloyeThis paper aims to help understand how adopting risk allocation criteria impacts the delivery of public–private partnership (PPP) mass housing in Nigeria with the view of…
Assessing critical barriers and success factors of PPP projects in emerging economies: a case of Vietnam
Hung Duy Nguyen, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Vi Vu Doan, Chau Ngoc DangPublic–private partnership (PPP) projects play a pivotal role in fostering infrastructure development in developing countries. This study aims to identify major barriers and…
Public monitoring of environmental management plan implementation in road construction projects: key performance indicators
Nurol Huda Dahalan, Rahimi A. Rahman, Saffuan Wan Ahmad, Che Khairil Izam Che IbrahimThis study aims to examine the performance indicators (PIs) for assessing environmental management plan (EMP) implementation in road construction projects. The specific objectives…
Critical components for successful BIM-based sustainable building design collaboration: structural equation model analysis
Chukwuka Christian Ohueri, San Chuin Liew, Jibril Adewale Bamgbade, Wallace Imoudu EnegbumaThe efficient application of building information modeling (BIM) methodology in the sustainable building design process, known as green BIM, provides ideal leverage to…
Ensemble of ensembles for fine particulate matter pollution prediction using big data analytics and IoT emission sensors
Christian Nnaemeka Egwim, Hafiz Alaka, Youlu Pan, Habeeb Balogun, Saheed Ajayi, Abdul Hye, Oluwapelumi Oluwaseun EgunjobiThe study aims to develop a multilayer high-effective ensemble of ensembles predictive model (stacking ensemble) using several hyperparameter optimized ensemble machine learning…
Resource sustainability in the water, energy and food nexus: role of technological innovation
Love Opeyemi David, Nnamdi Ikechi Nwulu, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Omoseni Oyindamola AdepojuThis paper aims to examine the role of technological Innovation in ensuring resource sustainability in the water, energy and food (WEF) nexus, as there exists a shortage of…
Decarbonization of construction projects: a review and interpretive structural modelling of carbon reduction drivers
Suhaib Arogundade, Mohammed Dulaimi, Saheed Ajayi, Abdullahi Saka, Olusegun IloriExtant studies have discussed numerous carbon reduction drivers, but there is a dearth of holistic review and understanding of the dynamic interrelationships between the drivers…
Effect of the drag coefficient on the performance of vertical porous baffles in a sloshing tank
Mallikarjun S. Bhandiwad, B.M. Dodamani, Deepak M.D.The present work involves analytical and experimental investigation of sloshing in a two-dimensional rectangular tank including the effect of porous baffles to control and/or…
Sustainable building materials utilization in the construction sector and the implications on labour productivity
Oluseyi Julius Adebowale, Justus Ngala AgumbaThe United Nations has demonstrated a commitment to preserving the ecosystem through its 2030 sustainable development goals agenda. One crucial objective of these goals is to…
Capabilities required of the conventional project delivery (CPD) approach in producing quality design documentation: the Ghanaian construction industry perspective
Peter Dodzi Kwasi Agbaxode, Ehsan Saghatforoush, Sitsabo DlaminiThe conventional project delivery (CPD) approach has been reported in the literature as the most widely used project delivery method in the construction industry globally compared…
A multi-response optimization approach to mechanical properties improvement of dissimilar resistance spot welding joints
Karrar Hussein, Habibollah Akbari, Rassoul Noorossana, Rostom YadegariThis study aims to investigate the effects of process input parameters (welding current, welding time, electrode pressure and holding time) on the output responses (nugget…
Organizational leadership and employee well-being in the construction industry: a bibliometric and scientometric review
Jiaqi Shi, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-AfariThe construction industry (CI) has been identified as one of the most challenging sectors for stakeholders to achieve organizational success. Although previous studies had…
A platform sandbox for the assessment of municipal sustainable development goals
Filipe Ferreira, Pedro Briga, Sérgio Ramos Teixeira, Fernando AlmeidaThis study aims to present an innovative sandbox platform that implements a decision support system (DSS) to assess the sustainable development goals (SDGs) addressed at the…
Impact of smart city system on the construction industry in Sri Lanka
L.B. Kulasekara, B.A.K.S Perera, H.A.H.P. PereraOne prominent force behind sustainable growth is the growth of smart cities. Governments worldwide are beginning to concentrate on the Smart City System (SCS) towards a…
Modelling the WELL building concepts for office environments: PLS-SEM approach
Carmen Y.M. Tan, Rahimi A. Rahman, Yong Siang LeeThe health, well-being and productivity (i.e. WELL) of office building occupants are vulnerable to poor office environments. Therefore, this study aims to identify new features…
Digital twin–based asset inspection and user–technology interactions
Hans Voordijk, Faridaddin Vahdatikhaki, Lars HesselinkWith the emergence of digital twins, the construction industry is looking toward improving the inspection and maintenance of all kinds of assets, such as bridges, roads and…
Lean manufacturing implementation in iron and steel industries: effect of wastes management on the production costs
Nasser Zaky, Mohamed Zaky Ahmed, Ali Alarjani, El-Awady AttiaThis study aims to improve the market competitiveness of iron and steel manufacturers in developing countries by reducing their production costs.
Flexural behavior of slabs made of lightweight foamed concrete with basalt powder
Hanadi Al-Zubaidi, Rabab AllouziCement can be replaced to reduce the energy consumption and the environmental impact of cement. Also, foamed concrete can be used structurally in residential buildings to reduce…
Profound barriers to value management adoption on construction projects in a developing nation
Lekan Damilola Ojo, Deji Rufus Ogunsemi, Ahmed Elyamany, Ayodeji Emmanuel OkeThe adoption of value management (VM) has been on the rise in the construction industry, especially in the past decade. Identifying the main barriers to VM application for…
Effect of curing media on the performance of clay bricks partially stabilised with pulverised cow bone ash
Uche Emmanuel Edike, Olumide Afolarin Adenuga, Daniel Uwumarogie Idusuyi, Abdulkabir Adedamola OkeThe purpose of this study is to advance the application of pulverised cow bone ash (PCBA) as a partial replacement of cement in soil stabilisation for the production of bricks…
A categorization of factors affecting quality of design documentation in Tanzanian construction projects
Nyamagere Gladys SospeterThe design documents are products of a process that aims to provide sufficient details to enable the contractor to efficiently implement the project at a realistic cost…
Assessment of corporate social responsibility performance for Vietnamese construction organizations
Minh Van NguyenCorporate social responsibility (CSR) performance is critical to address construction activities’ environmental and social impacts. This study aims to evaluate the level of CSR…
Exploring stationary and major modular construction challenges in developing countries: a case study of Egypt
Ali Hassan Ali, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Ahmed Elyamany, Ahmed Hussein Ibrahim, Ahmed Osama DaoudThis study aims to identify the most significant barriers and the stationary barrier to modular construction (MC) implementation and promote MC widespread use. By doing so, the…
An inquiry into the health and safety management practices of construction firms in South Korea
Taeho Park, Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu, Kofi Agyekum, Anita Odame Adade-Boateng, Patrick Manu, Emmanuel Adinyira, Selorm AdukpoThis paper aims to investigate the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management practices of construction companies in South Korea to ascertain specific components and…
The potential of the empathic ability for the performance of civil engineering projects
Guus Keusters, Frédérique Batelaan, Froukje SleeswijkVisser, Erik-Jan Houwing, Hans BakkerThe increasing complexity of civil engineering projects necessitates focusing on new competencies of project participants. Based on the research on team performance and design…
Optimization of specific energy consumption in CNC turning of a hardened alloy steel roll at low cutting speeds
Kashif Noor, Mubashir Ali Siddiqui, Amir Iqbal SyedThis study was conducted to analyze the effects of machining parameters on the specific energy consumption in the computerized numerical control lathe turning operation of a…
Challenges, drivers and incentives to private sector participation in public-private partnership projects in developing countries: evidence from Zambia
Ephraim Zulu, Josephine Mutwale, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Innocent Musonda, Neema Kavishe, Cletus MoobelaGovernments in developing countries seeking to meet their infrastructure backlog are increasingly turning to public–private partnerships (PPP) due to a lack of public funds…
Construction SMEs labour productivity: causal layered analysis
Oluseyi Julius Adebowale, Justus Ngala AgumbaSmall and medium-sized contractors are critical to micro and macroeconomic performance. These contractors in South Africa have long been confronted with the problem of business…
Properties of mortar containing Phragmites Australis Ash
Jamal Khatib, Lelian ElKhatib, Joseph Assaad, Adel El KordiThe purpose of this paper is to examine the use of phragmites australis ash (PAA) in cementitious systems to achieve sustainable construction.
Circular building adaptability in adaptive reuse: multiple case studies in the Netherlands
Mohammad B. Hamida, Hilde Remøy, Vincent Gruis, Tuuli JylhäThe application of circular building adaptability (CBA) in adaptive reuse becomes an effective action for resource efficiency, long-lasting usability of the built environment and…
Implementation of design for construction safety (DfS) in the Vietnam context: awareness, attitude and practices
Phuong T.C. Phan, Zhipeng ZhouThis paper aims to inquire into the awareness of Vietnamese architects about design for safety (DfS) and the level of engagement in applying DfS among them to get a generic view…
Integrated applications of building information modeling in project cost management: a systematic review
Abdelrahman M. Farouk, Rahimi A. RahmanImplementing building information modeling (BIM) in construction projects offers many benefits. However, the use of BIM in project cost management is still limited. This study…
Designing multivariable PI controller with multi-response optimization for a pilot plant binary distillation column: a robust design approach
Vinayambika S. Bhat, Thirunavukkarasu Indiran, Shanmuga Priya Selvanathan, Shreeranga BhatThe purpose of this paper is to propose and validate a robust industrial control system. The aim is to design a Multivariable Proportional Integral controller that accommodates…
Building mechanism of the initial trust motivation of owners toward contractors
Huimin Li, Mengxuan Liang, Han Han, Wenjuan ZhangThis paper aims to study the initial trust of the owner to the contractor, establish the initial trust mechanism, explore the factors that affect the initial trust of the owner to…
Principal factor analysis of project designers’ roles in improving construction projects buildability in Nigeria
Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo, Anthony Ogochukwu Onokwai, Oluyemi Oladeji FaletiConstruction industry is a vital sector for economic and national development. However, the industry suffers buildability problems. Improving construction projects buildability is…
Design for mixed model final assembly line (DfMMFAL): a new tool for assembly interface identification based on assembly process planning
M. Boyault Edouard, Jean Camille, Bernier Vincent, Aoussat AmézianeThis paper aims to fulfil a need to identify assembly interfaces from existing products based on their Assembly Process Planning (APP). It proposes a tool to identify assembly…
A hybrid machine learning approach for early cost estimation of pile foundations
G. Deepa, A.J. Niranjana, A.S. BaluThis study aims at proposing a hybrid model for early cost prediction of a construction project. Early cost prediction for a construction project is the basic approach to procure…
Investigating the implementation of immersive technologies within on-site construction safety processes
Mark Swallow, Sambo Lyson ZuluThe benefits of integrating immersive technologies (ImTs) within a construction safety context are acknowledged within the literature; however, its practical application on…
Job crafting-job embeddedness linkage of construction professionals: moderating effect of career stages
Mustafa AlMemari, Khalizani Khalid, Abdullah OsmanConstruction managers must focus on effective job design to develop and harness employee talent and achieve organizational goals. Because psychological needs and key motivators…
Understanding the key factors of operating environment for small and medium contractors in the developing economies: the case of Ethiopia
Abraham Aboneh, Gangadhar MaheshSmall and medium contractors (SMCs) play a significant role in socioeconomic development. Their strong links with other sectors of the economy have a multiplier effect on any…
An analysis of BIM-related job requirements based on text mining in China
Jiahao Liu, Xi Xu, Jing LiuAlthough building information modeling (BIM) has brought competitive advantages and many new jobs, the BIM-related job market is still confusing in China, which will undermine the…
Engineering properties of SBS and crumb-rubber modified bitumen – a design of experiment approach
Ganesh Prabhu Ganapathy, Theodore C. Haupt, PandimaniCracking, deformation and rutting are the most prevalent types of pavement distress, and these deformations and flow characteristics greatly distress the pavement features while…
Improving quantity surveying education through continually updating curriculum digitalisation to meet industry requirements
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Ohis AigbavboaThe dynamic nature of the built environment and trending smart construction project complexities demand proactive needs tailored towards architecture, engineering and construction…
The moderating role of emerging technologies on the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 and the performance of construction projects: the case of Pakistan
Muhammad Ayat, Sheheryar Mohsin Qureshi, Malikah , Changwook KangThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the outcome of construction projects and explore the moderating effects of…
Hybrid partial differential elliptical Rubik’s cube algorithm on image security analysis
Vamsi Desam, Pradeep Reddy CHSeveral chaotic system-based encryption techniques have been presented in recent years to protect digital images using cryptography. The challenges of key distribution and…
Assessing the competencies of construction supervisors in providing work-based training components for construction labour – Sri Lankan perspective
Kesavan Manoharan, Pujitha Dissanayake, Chintha Pathirana, M.M.D.R. Deegahawature, Renuka SilvaStudies highlight that poor labour supervision and inadequate labour training facilities are the primary factors that result in labour skill shortages and productivity-related…
Residential satisfaction of vertical urban settlements in Hong Kong
Muizz Oladapo Sanni-Anibire, Yusuf A. AdenleVertical urban settlements are becoming the predominant form of contemporary urban design in response to population increase and rapid urbanization. These developments are…
Integrating Industry 4.0 and agile new product development practices to evaluate the penetration of sustainable development goals in manufacturing industries
Manoj Palsodkar, Gunjan Yadav, Madhukar R. NagareThe United Nations member countries adopted a set of 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. It encourages the use of…
Assessing the factors of transactional leadership style for construction projects: a case of Nigerian construction industry
Femi-favour Olabode Olasunkanmi, Dubem Isaac Ikediashi, Ikenna Reginald AjieroThe role of construction industry in harnessing human and material resources of a nation cannot be overemphasised; hence, the emergence of the requirement of leadership. This…
Innovation management framework for achieving sustainability through managing risks of innovative solutions during the design process
Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Rawan Medhat HusseinThis paper aims to develop an innovation management framework for achieving sustainability by managing risks associated with innovative solutions during the design process.
Design creativity in Industry 4.0: Gravity Sketch and 3D printing in a Luminaire design project
Hoa VoThis study aims to explore the impact of experiencing virtual reality (VR) and three-dimensional (3D) printing during the design process on the creativity of interior design…
A thematic analysis of the organisational influences on digitalisation in construction firms
Sambo Lyson Zulu, Ali Saad, Saheed Ajayi, Maria Unuigbe, Mohammed DulaimiDue to the practical complexity and fragmented nature of the construction industry, digitalisation, like other innovations, is not easily achieved. This study aims to explore…
Effect of innovative practices on the growth of quantity surveying firms in Nigeria
Ibukun Oluwadara Famakin, Dorcas Titilayo Moyanga, Ajoke Aminat AgboolaAlthough the overall impacts of innovation and innovative practices have been emphasized in recent years, the effect on the growth of firms in Nigeria have not been proven…
An analytical approach for the determination of helical gear tooth geometry
Omar D. MohammedThis paper aims to present an analytical approach for the determination of helical gear tooth geometry and introduces the necessary parameters. Tooth geometry including tooth…
Evaluation of risks affecting international construction joint venture (ICJV) projects in Ghana
Stephen Akunyumu, Frank Fugar, Emmanuel AdinyiraThe failure rate of international construction joint venture (ICJV) projects has been noted to be high in developing countries due to the complexity and risky nature of…
Factors impeding the implementation of buildability assessment in building construction industry
Innocent Chigozie OsuizugboBuildability assessment is an important tool used in improving buildability of building designs. Its practice has positive impact on construction project such as cost-saving…
Composite sandwich structures: review of manufacturing techniques
Mustafa S. Al-Khazraji, S.H. Bakhy, M.J. JweegThe purpose of this review paper is to provide a review of the most recent advances in the field of manufacturing composite sandwich panels along with their advantages and…
Risk resources management influence on public–private partnership risk management in construction industry. Confirmatory factor analysis approach
Timothy Adu Gyamfi, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku ThwalaConstruction organisations cannot underestimate the improvement in public–private partnership (PPP) projects’ implementation. At the same time, construction organisations cannot…
Examining the potential use of augmented reality in construction cost management tools and techniques
S.M.A.H. Senanayake, Pamal Akila Manamperi Gunawardana, B.A.K.S. Perera, Dilakshan RajaratnamConstruction cost management is one of the important processes that should be achieved effectively and accurately for successful project delivery. Modern-day construction cost…
Determining the stationary barriers to the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in an emerging construction industry
Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Oluwaseun Akindele, Damilola EkundayoTo realize full benefits without sacrificing the practicality of such projects, the decision-making process for residential building construction needs to include sustainability…
Drivers for the implementation of modular construction systems in the AEC industry of developing countries
Abdulkabir Opeyemi Bello, Doris Omonogwu Eje, Abdullahi Idris, Mudasiru Abiodun Semiu, Ayaz Ahmad KhanThe growing demand for housing and infrastructure, as well as the requirement for affordable housing, has been a significant factor, necessitating investigation for sustainable…
Determination of the significance of project delivery attributes (PDAs) on sustainable projects in Turkey
Dinçer Aydın, Esma MıhlayanlarMany parameters influence the success of sustainable projects (SPs) in the architecture–engineering–construction. One of these important parameters is the project delivery…
Assessing users-designers’ gap of perception to help design for a hybrid product domain: application to sport-health product domain
Antoine Millet, Audrey Abi Akle, Jérémy LegardeurRegarding industrial sports products, there is sometimes a dual sport and health meaning intended by designers. Appearances of sport products are often quite opposite to health…
System dynamic-based remanufacturing economic analysis model of used automobile engine under two recycling modes
Junli Shi, Zhongchi Lu, Huanhuan Xu, Jipei CuiThe purpose of this study is to present a system dynamic (SD)-based remanufacturing economic analysis model of used automobile engine under two recycling modes. The authors will…
Facilities management strategic roles and services quality performance in Nigeria’s banking sector
Dubem Isaac IkediashiFacilities management (FM) as a strategic management tool has been an attractive research topic among scholars and practitioners alike for decades. The primary purpose of this…
Technology and innovation development in Ethiopian construction industry: the challenges and improvement mechanisms
Desalegn Girma Mengistu, Daniel Alemayehu Ashene, Handebo Ayele HalaboThe purpose of this study is to investigate the challenges and potential improvement mechanisms for the development of technology and innovation in the Ethiopian construction…
Delivering an inclusive built environment for physically disabled people in public universities (Jordan as a case study)
Ahmad A. Alhusban, Salwa N. AlmshaqbehThis study aims to determine the design factors that may affect the design of disabled students. Additionally, this study assesses and compares the reality between the public…
Using the TOE theoretical framework to study the adoption of BIM-AR in a developing country: the case of Ghana
Michael Nii Addy, Titus Ebenezer Ebenezer Kwofie, Divine Mawutor Agbonani, Adikie E. EssegbeyBuilding information modelling (BIM) and augmented reality (AR) are unique technologies in the digitalized construction industry. In spite of the numerous benefits of BIM-AR, its…
Fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the factors affecting health and safety practices in Malaysia construction industry
Olatoyese Zaccheus Oni, AbdulLateef Olanrewaju, Soo Cheen KhorThe construction industry has been recording a high number of accidents without any sign of abating, the majority of which have been linked to poor health and safety practices. To…
Development and validation of a real-time testbed for renewable energy integration studies: South African grid code case study
Gideon Daniel Joubert, Atanda Kamoru RajiDespite South Africa’s ailing electrical grid, substantial renewable energy (RE) integration is planned for the country. As grid-integrated RE affects all grids differently, this…
Sustainable construction in the Nigerian construction industry: unsustainable practices, barriers and strategies
Emmanuel Dele Omopariola, Oludolapo Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Idowu Albert, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Sunday Bankayode IbiyemiSustainable construction practices are strongly correlated with a profitable and competitive construction industry, improved client satisfaction and efficient use of resources…
BIM knowledge transfer in construction industry: a partial least square analysis
Esther Oluwadamilola Olufemi Rotimi, Funmilayo Ebun Rotimi, C.W. Chathurani Silva, Itohan Esther AigwiThere are several technologies positively impacting the management of construction projects. Building information modelling (BIM) is one such technology, slowly changing project…
Impact of empowering leadership on safety behavior and safety climate: mediating and moderating role of safety monitoring
Hasan AlShemeili, Ross Davidson, Khalizani KhalidThis paper aims to critically evaluate the impact of empowering leadership on safety behavior and safety climate during safety monitoring at a nuclear power plant (NPP) in the…
Effect of traffic data set on various machine-learning algorithms when forecasting air quality
Ismail Abiodun Sulaimon, Hafiz Alaka, Razak Olu-Ajayi, Mubashir Ahmad, Saheed Ajayi, Abdul HyeRoad traffic emissions are generally believed to contribute immensely to air pollution, but the effect of road traffic data sets on air quality (AQ) predictions has not been fully…
Supporting management of new product development via a novel conceptual model: an interview driven approach
Zachary Ball, Jonathan Cagan, Kenneth KotovskyThis study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the industry practice to guide the formation of support tools with a rigorous theoretical backing. Cross-functional teams are an…
Factors supporting the implementation of buildability assessment as a tool for buildability improvement
Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo, Kevin Chuks Okolie, Olalekan Shamsideen OshodiImproving buildability of building designs with the aid of buildability assessment is essential because of the effect of designs on construction. Despite the plethora of research…
Infrastructure design stage considerations for environmental sustainability in Zambia
Ephraim Zulu, Sambo Lyson Zulu, Mwansa Chabala, Neema Kavishe, Charles Chifunda, Innocent MusondaWhile previous studies have highlighted the importance of incorporating environmental sustainability in building designs, there is a paucity of studies that assess the extent to…
Comparison of machine learning algorithms for evaluating building energy efficiency using big data analytics
Christian Nnaemeka Egwim, Hafiz Alaka, Oluwapelumi Oluwaseun Egunjobi, Alvaro Gomes, Iosif MporasThis study aims to compare and evaluate the application of commonly used machine learning (ML) algorithms used to develop models for assessing energy efficiency of buildings.
Development of comprehensive energy usage impact and carbon footprint parameters for green building life cycle assessment
Abdullahi Mohammed Usman, Kamil AbdullahThe purpose of this study is to develop a set of parameters universally acceptable for assessing design and construction strategies for reducing operational energy usage and its…
Project cost performance factors in the war-affected and conflict-sensitive Afghan construction industry
Ahmad Shah Kakar, Abid Hasan, Kumar Neeraj Jha, Amarjit SinghThe Afghan construction industry faces resource shortages and heavily relies on foreign aid to fund public projects on the path to recovery and reconstruction. While the resource…
What are the influencing factors of government’s trust decision-making on private sector in PPP projects: evidence from China?
Huimin Li, Chenchen Xu, Yongchao Cao, Chengyi ZhangThe purpose of this paper is twofold: first, it explores the influencing factors of the government’s trust decision-making in the private sector; second, it explores how these…
Stimulation strategies to promote green building uptake in developing countries: the case of Ghana
Lee Felix Anzagira, Daniel Duah, Edward Badu, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Alexander B. MarfulThe purpose of this paper is to ascertain the significant stimulating measures/enablers relating to the existing building regulations for promoting the adoption and overcoming the…
Development of pavement roughness regression models based on smartphone measurements
Turki I. Al-Suleiman (Obaidat), Yazan Ibrahim AlatoomThe purpose of this paper was to study the possibility of using smartphone roughness measurements for developing pavement roughness regression models as a function of pavement…
Secured platform for healthcare data: privacy preservation based blockchain environment
Nidhi Raghav, Anoop Kumar BholaTo make more smart health-care system, the health-care data should be shared in the secure manner, and it improves health-care service quality. This paper aims to implement a…
Adaptive deep learning for deep COVID-19 diagnosis
Elavaar Kuzhali S., Pushpa M.K.COVID-19 has occurred in more than 150 countries and causes a huge impact on the health of many people. The main purpose of this work is, COVID-19 has occurred in more than 150…
The challenges of implementing evidence-based strategies to inform building and urban design decisions: a view from current practice
Avgousta Stanitsa, Stephen H. Hallett, Simon JudeThis study aims to raise awareness of the key challenges, opportunities and priorities for evidence-based strategies’ application to inform building and urban design decisions.
Analysing the effect of multicultural workforce/teams on construction productivity
Ewald Kuoribo, Peter Amoah, Ernest Kissi, David John Edwards, Jacob Anim Gyampo, Wellington Didibhuku ThwalaProdigious teamwork is the basis for augmenting the level of productivity on construction projects. Globalisation of the construction market has meant that many practitioners work…
Strategies to promote the acceptance of sandbag building technology for sustainable and affordable housing delivery: the South African case
Johnson Adetooto, Abimbola Windapo, Francesco Pomponi, Fabio Companie, Kehinde Alade, Amanda MtyaSandbag building technologies (SBTs) have been offered as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative building technology (ABT) capable of accelerating house construction in…
Stability characteristics and experiment of hydraulic drive four-wheel chassis
Ying Lv, Jinlong Feng, Guangbin Wang, Hua LiThis study aims to improve the maneuverability and stability of four-wheel chassis in a small paddy field; a front axle swing steering four-wheel chassis with optimal steering is…
Identifying the capacity needs of built environment professionals to deliver environmentally sustainable buildings: a scientometric review
Aba Essanowa Afful, Joshua Ayarkwa, Godwin Kojo Kumi Acquah, Ama Antwi Darkwa Ossei Assibey, Dickson Osei-AsibeyThe purpose of this study is to identify the capacity needs of building professionals to deliver environmentally sustainable buildings (ESBs) globally, from a unique systems…
Identification of critical factors for big data analytics implementation in sustainable supply chain in emerging economies
Prashant Jain, Dhanraj P. Tambuskar, Vaibhav NarwaneThe advancements in internet technologies and the use of sophisticated digital devices in supply chain operations incessantly generate enormous amounts of data, which is termed as…
Conceptual review study of working capital management practices in the construction industry: trends and research prospects in Ghana
Emmanuel Asare, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Joshua Ayarkwa, David John EdwardsThe concept of working capital management (WCM) has been a fundamental financial accounting term that has evolved in financial theory for centuries. Given that the construction…
An assessment of users’ satisfaction with a smart building on university campus through post-occupancy evaluation
Mohammad A. Hassanain, Muizz Oladapo Sanni-Anibire, Abubakar Sadiq MahmoudThis study aims to present the post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of a smart building on a university campus.
Shaping circular economy in the built environment in Africa. A bibliometric analysis
Jacob Mhlanga, Theodore C. Haupt, Claudia LoggiaThis paper aims to explore the intellectual structure shaping the circular economy (CE) discourse within the built environment in Africa.
Conceptual design of a small production plant for eco-friendly packaging
Lorenzo Fiorineschi, Leonardo Conti, Giuseppe Rossi, Federico RotiniThis paper aims to present the application of a tailored systematic engineering design procedure to the concept design of a small production plant for compostable packaging made…
Occupational health and safety orientation in the oil and gas industry of Ghana: analysis of knowledge and attitudinal influences on compliance
Rhoda Ansah Quaigrain, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, David John Edwards, Mavis Hammond, Mabel Hammond, Igor MartekOccupational safety issues among employees remains a contemporary and omnipresent concern. In developing countries, safety-related problems are amplified, resulting in higher…
A framework for enhancing building maintainability through facilitating early suppliers’ involvement in the design process
Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Ahmed Ramadan KamalThe aim of this paper is to develop a framework to enhance building maintainability through facilitating early suppliers’ involvement (ESI) in the design process.
Barriers and enablers of TRIZ: a literature analysis using the TASKS framework
Ali Mohammadi, Jiami Yang, Yuri Borgianni, Yong ZengThe purpose of this paper is to analyze theory of inventive problem-solving (TRIZ) in terms of knowledge, skill, workload and affect to understand its effectiveness in enabling…
Reasons for entering into Ghanaian public-private partnership (PPP) power projects
Augustine Senanu Komla Kukah, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Edward Badu, David John EdwardsIn comparison to other countries, power generation in Sub-Saharan Africa is poor. The demand for power has surged in recent times and continues to increase at a fast rate. The…
Conceptual research methodology to investigate the relationship between fees and quality of professional service outputs
Neil Govender, Samuel Laryea, Ron WatermeyerConstruction projects require a range of documents (e.g. drawings and specifications) prepared by built environment professionals. In recent years, there has been a perception…
The use of alternative building technologies as a sustainable affordable housing solution: perspectives from South Africa
Johnson Adetooto, Abimbola Windapo, Francesco PomponiThis study aims to evaluate the perception of the local experts and end users on the drivers, barriers and strategies to the use of alternative building technologies (ABTs), with…
The unsolicited proposal and performance of private participation infrastructure projects in developing countries
Muhammad Ayat, Azmat Ullah, Changwook KangThe primary purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the unsolicited proposal (USP) and the performance of private participation infrastructure (PPI) projects…
Assessment of construction professionals' awareness of the smart building concepts in the Nigerian construction industry
Cyril Chinonso Ejidike, Modupe Cecilia Mewomo, Iruka Chijindu AnugwoThe current movement toward digitisation has promoted the adoption of smart building technology globally. Despite its advantages, its usage in developing countries such as Nigeria…
A cloud-based collaborative ecosystem for the automation of BIM execution plan (BEP)
Muhammad Azeem Abbas, Saheed O. Ajayi, Adekunle Sabitu Oyegoke, Hafiz AlakaMaster information delivery plan (MIDP) is a key requirement for building information modelling (BIM) execution plan (BEP) that enlists all information deliverables in BIM-based…
An efficient hybrid tunicate swarm algorithm and radial basis function searching technique for maximum power point tracking in wind energy conversion system
Paulthurai Rajesh, Francis H. Shajin, Kumar CherukupalliThe purpose of this paper is to track the maximal power of wind energy conversion system (WECS) and enhance the search capability for WECS maximum power point tracking (MPPT).
Radio frequency identification (RFID) stock control and geo-location data system from a moving vehicle
Craig Proctor-Parker, Riaan StopforthThe purpose of the research has been the primary consideration and evaluation of a cost effective, reliable, robust and simple process of radio frequency identification…
An enhanced framework for reliably managing private participation in infrastructure ICT projects in developing countries
Muhammad Ayat, Sheheryar Mohsin Qureshi, Changwook KangThe purpose of this study is to propose an improved framework for managing Private Participation in Infrastructure ICT (PPI-ICT) projects in the context of developing countries as…
Improving the performance of civil engineering projects through the integrated design process
Guus Keusters, Hans Bakker, Erik-Jan HouwingCivil engineering projects around the world have been underperforming for a long time. While the complexity of these projects will continue to increase, there is an urgent need to…
Role of cloud computing technology in the education sector
Riddhi Thavi, Rujuta Jhaveri, Vaibhav Narwane, Bhaskar Gardas, Nima Jafari NavimipourThis paper aims to provide a literature review on the cloud-based platforms for the education sectors. The several aspects of cloud computing adoption in education…
Advanced cuttlefish optimizer-random decision forest (ACORDF) based design of fractional order PID controller for higher-order time-delay system
Thomas George, V. GanesanThe purpose of this manuscript, a state feedback gain depends on the optimal design of fractional order PID controller to time-delay system is established. In established optimal…
Analysis and comparison of flow velocities and in-cylinder temperature distributions to quantify oxides of nitrogen in a compression ignition engine using diesel and biodiesel fuels
Munir Ahmed, Muhammad Shakaib, Mubashir Ali SiddiquiCombustion of fuel with oxidizer inside a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine forms inevitable oxides of nitrogen (NOx) due to high temperature at different…
Impact assessment of political administrations on the performance of the construction sector: a time series analysis
Najimu Saka, Abdullahi Babatunde Saka, Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Clinton O. AigbavboaThe complex interaction of politics and the economy is a critical factor for the sustainable growth and development of the construction sector (CNS). This study aims to…
A multi-group assessment of safety culture among engineering students in the United Arab Emirates
Khalizani Khalid, Khalisanni Khalid, Ross DavidsonThe purpose of this paper is to identify the factor structure of safety culture construct among engineering students at university context and to examine the measurement…
Early supplier involvement framework for reducing construction waste during the design process
Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Yomna Abdelghany El-SaeidyThe purpose of this paper is to develop a framework to facilitate early supplier involvement (ESI) as an approach for reducing construction waste (CW) generated during the design…
Policy barriers to sustainable construction practice in the Nigerian construction industry: an exploratory factor analysis
Ayotunde Babalola, Nishani HarinarainSustainable construction practice is structured on regulatory and non-regulatory policies in developed and most developing countries. With the gradual uptake of sustainability…
Advanced pest detection strategy using hybrid optimization tuned deep convolutional neural network
Prajakta Thakare, Ravi Sankar V.Agriculture is the backbone of a country, contributing more than half of the sector of economy throughout the world. The need for precision agriculture is essential in evaluating…
Analysing outsourced and insourced public infrastructure projects’ performance in a provincial department of public works: a grounded theory approach
Bankole Osita Awuzie, Zwelinzima P. Mcwari, Progress Shingai Chigangacha, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Theo C. Haupt, Lovelin ObiAn increase in outsourcing of consultancy services has been observed during procurement and delivery of public-sector infrastructure projects. However, the incidence of project…
A new solar powered robotic arm guided master–slave electric motors of biomass conveyor
Manish Kumar GhodkiElectric motor heating during biomass recovery and its handling on conveyor is a serious concern for the motor performance. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to design and…
Low velocity impact study of a sandwich beams using Ritz method and finite element modelling
Ali Mohammed Ali, Manar Hamid Jasim, Bashar Dheyaa Hussein Al-KasobThe purpose of this paper is to present an applied method to design the low-speed contact between a mass and surface of a beam using an analytical solution based on the…
Verifying the sustainability factors of mega transportation infrastructure: Sydney Metro’s commissioning through the “significance matrix” methodology
Koorosh Gharehbaghi, Kerry McManus, Maged Georgy, Ken Farnes, Francesca Pagliara, Matt MyersThrough the significance matrix, this paper aims to investigate and explore the main sustainability factors of mega transportation infrastructure projects. Sydney’s Metro mega…
Durability and microstructure study of alkali-activated slag concrete with quartz sand subjected to different exposure conditions
Santosh Kumar Karri, Markandeya Raju Ponnada, Lakshmi VeerniOne of the sources for the increase in the carbon footprint on the earth is the manufacturing of cement, which causes a severer environmental impact. Abundant research is going on…
Examining the awareness and usage of cyber physical systems for construction projects in Nigeria
Femi Emmanuel Adeosun, Ayodeji Emmanuel OkeIn recent times, the construction industry is being influenced by technological innovations when delivering a better, more effective and efficient desired project, cyber-physical…
Performance assessment of various seismic resistant systems for a multistory structure in different seismic zones of Bangladesh
Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Md. Montaseer Meraz, Ayan Saha, Abu Sayed Mohammad Akid, Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan, Mizanoor Rahman, Md. Abu SafayetThis study aims to present the variations of optimal seismic control of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) structure using different structural systems. Different third-dimensional…
An empirical survey of critical factors influencing students’ electricity use behaviour in halls of residence
Comfort Olubukola Iyiola, Modupe Cecilia MewomoUnderstanding electricity use behaviour is considered one of the strategies to achieve sustained electricity management in buildings. The lack of understanding of occupants’…
Generic skills of future built environment practitioners in South Africa: unexplored mechanism via students’ perception
Andrew Ebekozien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, John Aliu, Wellington Didibhuku ThwalaResearchers and policymakers have given attention to generic skills development in higher institutions. One of the intentions is to broaden graduate employability with generic…
Exploring emotional intelligence and conflict management styles in Dominican Republic construction industry
Kenneth Lawani, Luis Alfredo Arias Abad, Nigel Craig, Billy Hare, Iain CameronEmotional intelligence (EI) and conflict management (CM) are essential skills for construction managers towards achieving organisational effectiveness. It is believed that an…
An investigation on the influence of sintering temperature on microstructural, physical and mechanical properties of Cu-SiC composites
Nalin Somani, Y. K. Tyagi, Nitin Kumar GuptaThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the sintering temperature on the microstructural, mechanical and physical properties of Cu-SiC composites.
Exploring the impact of social capitals and knowledge creation on construction firms performance in the COVID-19 era
Fredrick Ahenkora Boamah, Jianhua Zhang, Muhammad Usman Shehzad, Sherani , Dandan WenCreativity and productivity are important factors for corporate and government institutions in the COVID-19 era. As a result, there is an urgent need to ensure that construction…
Free vibration analysis of a laminated honeycomb sandwich panel: a suggested analytical solution and a numerical validation
Mustafa S. Al-Khazraji, M. J. Jweeg, S. H. BakhyThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the free vibration response of a laminated honeycomb sandwich panels (LHSP) for aerospace applications. Higher order shear deformation…
Government pandemic response strategies for AEC enterprises: lessons from COVID-19
Salma Husna Zamani, Rahimi A. Rahman, Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi, Liyana Mohamed YusofPolicymakers are developing government-level pandemic response strategies (GPRS) to assist architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) enterprises. However, the effectiveness…
Science mapping approach based review of thermal comfort studies in Indian residential buildings
Vigneshkumar Chellappa, Vasundhara SrivastavaScience mapping is an essential application of visualization technology widely used in safety, construction management and environmental science. The purpose of this study was to…
Estimation of bearing capacity of shallow footings on layered sand using finite elements analysis
Pragyan Paramita Das, Vishwas Nandkishor Khatri, Rahul Doley, Rakesh Kumar Dutta, Jitendra Singh YadavThis paper aims to estimate the bearing capacity of a surface strip and circular footings lying on layered sand using numerical limit analysis.
Assessment of competencies to promote best project management practices for road infrastructure projects in Ghana
Jones Nyame Aboagye, Ernest Kissi, Alex Acheampong, Edward BaduThis research aims to evaluate the status of project management best practices in the road infrastructure sector of Ghana through the inquiry of project managers’ competency.
Optimization design of titanium alloy connecting rod based on structural topology optimization
Bin Zheng, Yi Cai, Kelun TangThe purpose of this paper is to realize the lightweight of connecting rod and meet the requirements of low energy consumption and vibration. Based on the structural design of the…
Improved black widow-bear smell search algorithm (IBWBSA) for optimal planning and operation of distributed generators in distribution system
Sathish K. R., T. AnanthapadmanabhaThis paper aims to propose, the multi-objective method for optimal planning and operation of distributed generators (DGs) on distribution system (DS) using hybrid technique is…
Finite-element modeling of partially prestressed concrete beams with unbonded tendon under monotonic loadings
Pandimani, Markandeya Raju Ponnada, Yesuratnam GeddadaThe partially prestressed concrete beam with unbonded tendon is still an active field of research because of the difficulty in analyzing and understanding its behavior. The…
Evaluating the key risk factors in PPP-procured mass housing projects in Nigeria: a Delphi study of industry experts
Bamidele Temitope Arijeloye, Isaac Olaniyi Aje, Ayodeji Emmanuel OkeThe purpose of the study is to elicit risk factors that are peculiar to public-private partnership (PPP)-procured mass housing in Nigeria from the expert perspectives in ensuring…
Digital transformation in the construction industry: a bibliometric review
Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Obuks Ejohwomu, Emmanuel Abiodun Adekunle, Wellington Didibhuku ThwalaThe construction industry has been traditionally referred to as slow when it comes to technological transformation. This study aims to investigate and present a scorecard of the…
Optimal block search mechanism using deep recurrent neural network for enabling the code-efficiency in HEVC
Anilkumar Chandrashekhar Korishetti, Virendra S. MalemathHigh-efficiency video coding (HEVC) is the latest video coding standard that has better coding efficiency than the H.264/advanced video coding (AVC) standard. The purpose of this…
Machine-Learning-Algorithm to predict the High-Performance concrete compressive strength using multiple data
Muralidhar Vaman Kamath, Shrilaxmi Prashanth, Mithesh Kumar, Adithya TantriThe compressive strength of concrete depends on many interdependent parameters; its exact prediction is not that simple because of complex processes involved in strength…
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