A Fixed Start Scheduling Approach for Repetitive Construction Projects
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DOI: 10.1007/s12205-020-1429-8
Abstract: In the face of the high variability in the completion of construction projects, the following research is generated. In the literature we can find several proposals to program projects, however, the variability of the activities… read more here.
Keywords: completion; method; variability; fixed start ... See more keywords
Ecology of building solutions in the engineering of construction projects
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-020-05356-0
Abstract: Increasing the ecological performance of construction projects is one of the most actual problems of building production. This article deals with the selection problem of ecological construction projects. The purpose of this article is (1)… read more here.
Keywords: article; construction; performance construction; construction projects ... See more keywords
Contractor Selection for Construction Projects Using Consensus Tools and Big Data
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DOI: 10.1007/s40815-017-0312-3
Abstract: Completing construction projects in time requires highly integrated contractor selection processes. Selecting the ‘best’ contractor is a multi-criteria and multi-group hard decision-making problem. The decision makers (DMs) usually do not have a joint interest in… read more here.
Keywords: construction projects; contractor; contractor selection; big data ... See more keywords
Developing a user plug-in to assess delay causes’ impact on construction projects in Egypt
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2021.04.013
Abstract: Abstract There are three main criteria that account for a construction project’s success: completion on-time, within budget, and following the specifications. Nowadays, construction projects are facing various problems where delays are considered major one of… read more here.
Keywords: user plug; causes impact; delay causes; delay ... See more keywords
Mathematical model to optimally solve the lift planning problem in high-rise construction projects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2018.03.029
Abstract: Abstract The availability of resources such as workforce and materials at each level of a high-rise construction project just before the commencement of building tasks is a crucial issue that might have direct impacts on… read more here.
Keywords: project; construction; high rise; rise construction ... See more keywords
Assessing transactions of distributed knowledge resources in modern construction projects – A transactive memory approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103386
Abstract: Abstract A framework to assess the transactions of distributed Content Knowledge Resources (CKRs) in construction projects is presented, based on the concept of Transactive Memory Systems (TMS), which deals with encoding, storage, retrieval and update… read more here.
Keywords: transactions distributed; approach; construction; knowledge ... See more keywords
Quantitative assessment of carbon dioxide emissions in construction projects: A case study in Shenzhen
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.09.134
Abstract: Abstract Construction management in China has embraced a new practice encompassing the evaluation criteria of green construction. Thus, greenhouse gas emissions produced during the construction period should not be overlooked anymore. The greenhouse gas emissions… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; gas emissions; emissions construction; construction ... See more keywords
Who should take the responsibility? Stakeholders' power over social responsibility issues in construction projects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.007
Abstract: Abstract Construction projects involve multiple stakeholders with different abilities that enable them to deal with the social problems that arise during the project lifecycle. This research aims to study the dynamic stakeholder power in implementing… read more here.
Keywords: social responsibility; power; responsibility issues; construction projects ... See more keywords
Integrating sustainability indicators into project management: The case of construction industry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123774
Abstract: Abstract Sustainability concepts showcase significant value in construction projects. The discipline of project management is also integrating sustainability issues into its approaches. Under this notion, this study explores the integration of sustainability indicators into project… read more here.
Keywords: sustainability indicators; management; construction projects; sustainability ... See more keywords
Identifying and prioritizing the benefits of integrating BIM and sustainability practices in construction projects : a Delphi survey of international experts
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2018.03.033
Abstract: Abstract The recent initiatives of the construction industry to embed sustainable strategies in its processes can be enhanced when clear and practical benefits of such integration are available to project stakeholders to support their decision-making.… read more here.
Keywords: construction; sustainability practices; benefits integrating; practices construction ... See more keywords
A practical tool for estimating compulsory OHS costs of residential building construction projects in Turkey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2017.09.020
Abstract: Abstract Construction industry is playing the most important role in the economic development not only in Turkey, but also in all developing countries. Turkish construction industry has reached its climax in the last 20 years with… read more here.
Keywords: construction; safety; compulsory ohs; construction projects ... See more keywords