Showing papers in "The international journal of construction management in 2019"
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 authors pointed out that poor productivity of construction labour is one of the causes of cost and time overruns in construction projects, and that it is of critical importance to the construction industry.
Abstract: Construction is a labour-intensive industry. As poor productivity of construction labour is one of the causes of cost and time overruns in construction projects, it is of critical importance to the...
108 citations
TL;DR: The counterpart of Industry 4.0 in the AEC/FM industry is known as Construction 4. 0 as discussed by the authors, and its essence is the digitalization and automation of the AC/FM industries.
Abstract: The counterpart of Industry 4.0 in the AEC/FM industry is known as Construction 4.0. Its essence is the digitalization and automation of the AEC/FM industry. As robots and other technologies make t...
88 citations
TL;DR: The business model of modular integrated construction demands a unique design, engineering, supply chain, stakeholder composition, construction and management, and these requirements engender man...
Abstract: The business model of modular integrated construction (MiC) demands a unique design, engineering, supply chain, stakeholder composition, construction and management. These requirements engender man...
75 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, modular construction offers considerable opportunity to improve project performance when properly implemented, and modular construction can offer considerable opportunity for improving project performance, however, the construction industry continues to struggle to achieve higher levels of...
Abstract: When properly implemented, modular construction offers considerable opportunity to improve project performance. However, the construction industry continues to struggle to achieve higher levels of ...
69 citations
TL;DR: In this article, public-private partnership (PPPPPP) has gained popularity as an alternative strategy in the delivery of public works projects, but its application has come with mixed results.
Abstract: Although public–private partnership (PPP) strategy has gained popularity as an alternative strategy in the delivery of public works projects, its application has come with mixed results. Nu...
56 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a fair profit distribution scheme among stakeholders of integrated project delivery (IPD) projects is proposed, where cooperative game theory is used as the method for analyzing profit distribution among the designer, construction contractor, owner and BIM consultant.
Abstract: IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) mode is regarded as an effective project delivery method that could achieve the consensus project goals by a collaborative team. However, the number of projects using IPD remains small, partly because of the lack of a fair incentive scheme. The purpose of this paper is to develop a fair profit distribution scheme among stakeholders of IPD projects. This study uses cooperative game theory as the method for analyzing profit distribution among the designer, construction contractor, owner and BIM consultant. The Shapley value is used as the solution to the cooperative game theory because it can assess the marginal contribution of each stakeholder to the coalition. In addition, fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) are used to assess the risk levels of each stakeholder to modify the profit distribution based on the marginal contribution. A modified Shapley value model, which includes four categories of risk factors, i.e. operation, e...
50 citations
TL;DR: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are viewed as the next best alternative procurement option in the construction sector, particularly in developing countries such as Tanzania as mentioned in this paper, where public-private partnership (PPP) is considered as the best alternative to traditional public procurement.
Abstract: Public–private partnerships (PPPs) are being viewed as the next best alternative procurement option in the construction sector, particularly in developing countries such as Tanzania. This prelimina...
46 citations
TL;DR: The relationship between total quality management (TQM) practices and organizational performance has been widely reported in literature without consensus on its nature as mentioned in this paper, however, this study examined the natu...
Abstract: The relationship between total quality management (TQM) practices and organizational performance has been widely reported in literature without consensus on its nature. This study examined the natu...
44 citations
TL;DR: The construction industry is a major sector in the economy of developing countries as mentioned in this paper and during the last two decades in Algeria, many large-scale construction projects have been launched to develop the...
Abstract: The construction industry is a major sector in the economy of developing countries. During the last two decades in Algeria, many large-scale construction projects have been launched to develop the ...
TL;DR: Building information modelling (BIM) implementation has been mandated in the Singapore construction industry, but it is still plagued with challenges such as lack of contractor input in design mode as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Building information modelling (BIM) implementation has been mandated in the Singapore construction industry, but it is still plagued with challenges such as lack of contractor input in design mode...
TL;DR: In this article, construction delay is a common issue in diverse types of projects and has attracted sustained attention from the industry and academia, but it has seldom been addressed in grain bin projects w...
Abstract: Construction delay is a common issue in diverse types of projects and has attracted sustained attention from the industry and academia. However, it has seldom been addressed in grain bin projects w...
TL;DR: In this paper, the design and drafting requirements associated with modular construction exceed those of the traditional stick-built method, due to man-made errors, design assumptions and onsite interpretations of the shop shop...
Abstract: Design and drafting requirements associated with modular construction exceed those of the traditional stick-built method. Man-made errors, design assumptions and onsite interpretations of the shop ...
TL;DR: In a globally competitive world, with diminishing profit margins and decreasing market shares, the cost of a project is one of the major criteria in decision making at the early stages of a buildin...
Abstract: In a globally competitive world, with diminishing profit margins and decreasing market shares, the cost of a project is one of the major criteria in decision making at the early stages of a buildin...
TL;DR: Slums are densely populated areas developed without proper physical planning and where the majority of people live without basic life essentials as mentioned in this paper, and they pose major challenges in developing countries such as India.
Abstract: Slums are densely populated areas developed without proper physical planning and where the majority of people live without basic life essentials. They pose major challenges in developing countries....
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the importance of construction labour productivity in the construction industry as it has a direct impact on the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises and propose a methodology to improve it.
Abstract: Construction Labour Productivity (CLP) is important to the construction industry as it has a direct impact on the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises. This article’s purpose is to revie...
TL;DR: In this paper, the application of sustainable procurement in construction projects is nascent with the few prominent studies carried out in the developed nations, of particular interest is how develo- ing is how sustainable procurement can be used in the construction projects.
Abstract: Research into the application of sustainable procurement in construction projects is nascent with the few prominent studies carried out in the developed nations. Of particular interest is how devel...
TL;DR: The Ethiopian road sector is entirely dominated by the public-sector investment as mentioned in this paper, and the procurement method used in the sector is mainly traditional methods, however, the road sector has been character...
Abstract: The Ethiopian road sector is entirely dominated by the public-sector investment. The procurement method used in the sector is mainly traditional methods. However, the road sector has been character...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an overall risk catalogue, common terminology and consistencies for public-private partnership transportation projects, and present a risk model for each of the transportation projects.
Abstract: Despite the existence of previous studies on risks in Public Private Partnership transportation projects, there is still absence of an overall risk catalogue, common terminology and consist...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed that climate change is one of the major concerns worldwide and greenhouse gas emissions plays an important role in increasing the temperature of the earth's atmosphere, and that the construction of new coal-powered power plants plays a crucial role in this process.
Abstract: Climate change is one of the major concerns worldwide and greenhouse gas emissions plays an important role in increasing the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere. Furthermore, the construction ind...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose that claims are an unavoidable burden for every construction project and how they will be pursued is up to company strategy, operating strategy, and risk management.
Abstract: Claims are an unavoidable burden for every construction project. They stem from risks that have unfortunately been realized in a project and how they will be pursued is up to company strategy, oper...
TL;DR: Ergonomics deals with the study of internal and external stresses acting on the human body as mentioned in this paper, and use of ergonomic principles reduces fatigue experienced by human body in various tasks.
Abstract: Ergonomics deals with the study of internal and external stresses acting on the human body. Use of ergonomic principles reduces fatigue experienced by the human body in various tasks. This study is...
TL;DR: In this paper, the identification of the drivers of social sustainability in construction firms has remained one of the popular topics in the literature, but many questions about these drivers remain unanswered, and the authors remain open to further research.
Abstract: While the identification of the drivers of social sustainability in construction firms has remained one of the popular topics in the literature, many questions about these drivers remain unanswered...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors defined successful construction organizations as organizations with a track record of successful project completion, i.e., organizations with which construction projects were success-favorable.
Abstract: Traditionally, construction organizations with a track record of successful project completion were considered successful construction organizations. However, if construction projects were successf...
TL;DR: The paper suggests that adaptive reuse is an innovative and flexible planning tool for management of built capital and is promoted and considered as a sustainable development in Toronto.
Abstract: An adaptive reuse is distinct from other projects as it redevelops existing buildings. It is often described as a process by which structurally-sound-old-buildings are developed as economically viable. Our society is very dynamic and goes through a lot of changes to keep up the built environment changing requirements. This results in a high amount of existing old and abandoned buildings which represent a substantial resource in Toronto's city. Adaptive reuse is a variety of repairing or alternating existing buildings that allow it to serve contemporary uses while preserving features from the past. Adaptive reuse reduces consumption which has been produced and is responsive to the environment which forms the basis of a new way of thinking. The paper suggests that adaptive reuse is an innovative and flexible planning tool for management of built capital. This method is promoted and considered as a sustainable development in Toronto. As every other development schemes, adaptive reuse comes along with...
TL;DR: Text mining algorithms are explored for automatic construction accident causes classification and a hybrid structured deep neural network is proposed by incorporating the learned word embedding for accident reports classification, achieving the highest average weighted F1 score among all models considered in this study.
Abstract: According to the latest fatal work injury rates reported by the Bureau of Labors Statistics, construction sites remain the most hazardous workplaces. In the construction sector, fatality investigat...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated individual factors affecting contractors' risk attitudes and further determined its relationship with government policy, using the theory of planned behaviour to determine the relationship between the individual factors and government policy.
Abstract: This study investigated the individual factors affecting contractors’ risk attitudes and further determined its relationship with government policy. The theory of planned behaviour was used to deve...
TL;DR: Time overrun has detrimental effects on the performance of construction projects, especially highway projects which are associated with higher capital investment, complex stakeholder profile and lo... as mentioned in this paper, which is the case of highway projects.
Abstract: Time overrun has detrimental effects on the performance of construction projects, especially highway projects which are associated with higher capital investment, complex stakeholder profile and lo...
TL;DR: The authors developed a framework for incorporation of rule-driven domain knowledge into BIM authoring tools that has the potential of reducing inconsistencies and time spent in modelling and documentation allowing the designer to spend more effort on value-adding design tasks.
Abstract: As the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) becomes pervasive and its level of application matures, the need to incorporate domain-specific knowledge in BIM authoring tools is also increasing. Rule-based scripts that assist and guide the modeller in model authoring are needed to enhance the level of usage of BIM. The authors developed a framework for incorporation of rule-driven domain knowledge into BIM authoring tools. With the objective of customizing the modelling process using a set of rules, the approach presented in this paper combines rules of modular coordination in prefabricated building with BIM. Modular coordination, a dimensional coordination system for sizing and placing building elements within a three-dimensional (3D) reference system, is translated into rules that are incorporated into the BIM authoring tool through object-level and process-level interventions. The study explores various options of parametric modelling for integration of identified modular coordination rules. The aim of integrating modular coordination rules is to assist the user during the modelling process. The proposed approach has the potential of reducing inconsistencies and time spent in modelling and documentation allowing the designer to spend more effort on value-adding design tasks. With the help of a case study and an experiment, capabilities of the proposed framework are demonstrated and validated.