...Navodana Rodrigo; Srinath Perera; Dilmi Atapattu Purpose Low profit margins, high turnover and heavily transaction-oriented nature of the construction industry hinder the opportunities for innovations in low-carbon mechanisms. The complex and lengthy supply chains created by the involvement...

...Annabel Morkporkpor Ami Dompey; Abdul-Mugis Yussif; Anqi Dai; Tarek Zayed Purpose Prefabricated construction is a transformative approach to reshaping the construction industry, enhancing productivity and efficiency. The use of robotics has emerged as a critical tool in advancing this practice...

...Thana Prasoppokakorn; Suppapol Tetiranont; Chi-Tathon Kupwiwat; Fahim Ullah; Lapyote Prasittisopin Purpose The effect of work-from-home ( WFH ) on human working factors in architectural, engineering and construction ( AEC ) industry has been unexplored. The work aims to address the existing...

...Malintha H. Fernando; B.A.K.S. Perera; K.D.M. Gimhani Purpose The common procurement methods in the construction industry often face difficulties in addressing the socio-economic advancement in the societies they are building. In response, innovative procurement approaches, including social...

...Roope Nyqvist; Antti Peltokorpi; Rita Lavikka; Antti Ainamo Purpose This research paper aims to understand the development and impact of artificial intelligence ( AI )-driven digital platform business models within the construction industry, addressing their strengths, weaknesses and changes from...

...Awsan Mohammed; Yazeed AlSalamah; Ahmed Ghaithan; Ali Shash; Adel Alshibani Purpose This paper aims to propose a digitalization index ( DI ) based on a fuzzy approach for evaluating the digitalization level of construction projects in the Saudi Arabian construction sector. It also aims to identify...

...Indrani Wimalaratne Puwakkatiya Lokuge; Udayangani Kulatunga; Thayaparan Gajendran; Cameron Beard Purpose This paper explores how technological advancements influence buildability in construction projects. It presents actionable propositions for enhancing buildability by integrating emerging...

...Md Asrul Nasid Masrom; Melissa Chan; Chukwuka Christian Ohueri; Norakmal Hakim Mohd Ramlee; Roshartini Omar Purpose Construction sites are among the most hazardous working environments globally, with over 108,000 fatal accidents recorded annually. Contractors’ significant role in implementing...

...Bee Lan Oo; Anh Tuan Nguyen; Yonghan Ahn; Benson Teck Heng Lim Purpose The number of bidders in upcoming tenders has important managerial implications for both construction clients and contractors in their decision-making in the competitive bidding process. However, there is a stagnation...

... schemes. Application of the principles in these trading schemes will also aid the construction industry meet its emission reduction targets. Originality/value Remarkably, a study that thoroughly reveals and reviews the various carbon trading schemes is lacking and this study fills the gap. Even...

... taxonomy to define AR use cases in the architecture, engineering, construction and operation (AECO) domain and present a structured approach to developing one. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was conducted to identify AR use cases and use case taxonomies in the AECO and other industry...

...Tirth Patel; Hirakraj Bapat; Daksh Patel Purpose Despite global advancements, the Indian construction industry lags in adopting technologies like robots, artificial intelligence, drones, unmanned ground vehicles and Internet of Things sensors due to various barriers. This reliance on traditional...

...Nosabelo Sila; Justus Ngala Agumba; Oluseyi Julius Adebowale Purpose Health and safety (H&S) management remains a significant global challenge in the construction industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly struggle to comply with H&S regulations, resulting in high accident...

...Petri Uusitalo; Antti Peltokorpi; Olli Seppänen; Otto Alhava Purpose This study aims to investigate the strategies that successful companies in the construction industry use to achieve systemic transformation within their value chains and broader ecosystems. This study focuses on understanding how...

...Anand Prakash; Sudhir Ambekar Purpose Implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) systems in construction firms of developing countries like India is critical for targeting strong risk management strategies that support their growth. It requires such firms to holistically understand the major...

...Nam Bui; Christoph Merschbrock; Bjørn Erik Munkvold Purpose This paper aims to explore how open innovation communities contribute to the adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a cross-case analysis of two...

...Murali Jagannathan; Vijayeta Malla; Venkata Santosh Kumar Delhi; Venkatesan Renganaidu Purpose The dispute resolution process in the construction industry is known for delays in settlement, with some cases even escalating to complex arbitration and litigation. To avoid conflicts turning...

...Nandini Sharma; Boeing Laishram Purpose Construction industry faces challenges in making objective decisions due to monetary value attached to quality. Among various quality management techniques available, cost of quality (COQ) is one such method used to address the concern. However, the absence...

...Mohammad O. Eriqat; Rateb J. Sweis; Ghaleb J. Sweis Purpose This paper aims to identify and provide a theoretical explanation for the barriers that hinder the adoption of emerging technologies in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, irrespective of the company’s size...

... principles. The objective of the game was to enhance learning of lean design management among construction students. Design/methodology/approach After a thorough and comprehensive literature review consisting of secondary data in journal papers, books, thesis references and primary data in the form...