Journal•ISSN: 1562-3599
The international journal of construction management
Taylor & Francis
About: The international journal of construction management is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Construction management & Procurement. It has an ISSN identifier of 1562-3599. Over the lifetime, 1136 publications have been published receiving 14310 citations.
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TL;DR: It was revealed that risk management and sustainable construction were the most popular AHP application areas in CM and that AHP is flexible and can be used as a stand-alone tool or in conjunction with other tools to resolve construction decision-making problems.
Abstract: The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) has gained increasing attention in construction management (CM) domain as a technique to analyse complex situations and make sound decisions. However, AHP per s...
260 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors show that many fields are showing increasing interest in utilizing multi-rotor drones, such as mapping in mining and surveillance, and that many applications have shown an increase in their interest in using them.
Abstract: Multirotor drones are considered a new and innovative technology. Therefore, many fields are showing increasing interest in utilizing multirotor drones, such as mapping in mining and surveillance i...
162 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the three main 3D printing methods of contour crafting, concrete printing and D-shape printing are described, which, as opposed to the traditional construction method of cutting materials down to size, deliver only what is needed for completion, vast...
Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has long been used in the manufacturing sector as a way to automate, accelerate production and reduce waste materials. By using this technology, it is possible to build a wide variety of objects if the necessary specifications are provided to the printer and no problems are presented by the limited range of materials available. With 3D printing becoming cheaper, more reliable and, as a result, more prevalent in the world at large, it may soon make inroads into the construction industry. Little is known, however, of 3D printing in current use in the construction industry and its potential for the future, and this paper seeks to investigate this situation by providing a review of the relevant literature. In doing this, the three main 3D printing methods of contour crafting, concrete printing and D-shape 3D printing are described, which, as opposed to the traditional construction method of cutting materials down to size, deliver only what is needed for completion, vast...
142 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a case study of pile cap installation was conducted to illustrate the application of the framework and associated results, highlighting two issues within the pile cap construction process responsible for waste: delay and potential errors in material estimation and ordering.
Abstract: The construction industry consumes a significant amount of resources annually, generates significant waste and produces a host of emissions. This study develops a framework and integrates three different approaches – Lean, Green and Six Sigma – in a systematic approach with the goal of improving the quality and environmental impacts of the construction process. A case study of pile cap installation was conducted to illustrate the application of the framework and associated results. The study highlights two issues within the pile cap construction process responsible for waste: delay and potential errors in material estimation and ordering. It describes the environmental impact arising from waste, and analyzes the root causes behind waste generation to enable improved process performance. A survey of construction professionals regarding the causal factors of waste in everyday construction activities identified ‘design changes during construction’ as responsible for 60% of waste occurrences during constructi...
141 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors estimate the amount of C&D waste at the country level by adopting a methodology utilizing national statistical data and the average amounts of waste generated at work sites.
Abstract: One side effect of the unprecedented urbanization in China is the large amount of building-related construction and demolition (C&D) waste generated during the process. It is an enigma why such statistics as C&D waste generation are absent from the literature in spite of their importance to devising sensible interventions to deal with the C&D waste-related problems. This paper aims to estimate the amount of C&D waste at the country level. It does so by adopting a methodology utilizing national statistical data and the average amounts of waste generated at work sites. Furthermore, the estimation undergoes a thorough calibration against various independent sources before it can be accepted confidently. It is finally estimated that approximately 1.13 billion tons of C&D materials were generated in China during 2014, which has declined from a plateau of building activities and C&D waste generation in the early 2010s. The paper provides some useful references for devising appropriate C&D waste reduction, reuse...
110 citations