...Li-Rong Lin; Zhao Zhai; Ming Shan Purpose This study aims to explore the practical dimensions and structural characteristics of environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) and examine its relationships with engineering attributes in cross-sea bridges. Design/methodology/approach Grounded theory...

... of ABS. This study aims to identify the influencing factors and underlying mechanisms of ABS among construction workers (CWs) in China, thereby enhancing the practice of construction safety management. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory study using the open-ended approach of grounded theory...

... of prefabricated buildings in villages and clarify the focus of cost control. Design/methodology/approach This paper focuses on the whole process of prefabricated housing construction in villages in China and uses grounded theory to identify and screen out 27 related factors that affect the construction cost...

.... China’s low-carbon pilot (LCP) policy has been extensively studied, while LCPs mechanism and effectiveness on carbon reduction in the construction industry remain to be explored. Design/methodology/approach This study selected four provincial LCP regions as case studies and adopted the grounded theory...

... in PCPs, and also offer managers a reference on aspect of schedule risk management. Design/methodology/approach This paper proposes a hybrid method of GT–DEMATEL–ISM, that is combing grounded theory, DEMATEL (decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory) and ISM (Interpretative Structural Modeling...

... factors of TKE in Chinese real estate companies to enable enterprises make better use of their knowledge resources. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted an exploratory design method using thematic analysis and grounded theory, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data...

... to sustainable transnational railway construction projects. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopted the grounded theory methodology to analyze the news stories reported by “Belt and Road Portal” and “The New York Times” about eight transnational railways. They were China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan (Central...

... and safety performance. Design/methodology/approach – An exploratory design method was used – grounded theory, to include 13, in-depth, one-to-one interviews with design engineers, representing junior staff, middle and senior management. Findings – The paper provides empirical insights about how...