...Yingbo Ji; Kai Qi; Yuan Qi; Yan Li; Hong Xian Li; Zhen Lei; Yan Liu Purpose This research aims to propose a comparative environmental analysis of conventional and prefabricated construction techniques utilizing a building information modelling (BIM) technique. Design/methodology/approach A set...

... from extant literature suggests that fluctuation in construction output is a global problem. Evidence indicates that modelling of construction output provides information for understanding the factors responsible for these changes. Methodology An interpretivist epistemological lens is adopted...

... claims affecting a project are identified. The various factors affecting the impacts of claims are identified. Then, the qualitative model of construction claims is constructed considering the complex inter-related structure of the influencing factors. The mathematical relationships among the variables...

...Murali Sambasivan; T.J. Deepak; Ali Nasoor Salim; Venishri Ponniah Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to develop theoretical underpinnings using TCE, and second, to run the analysis using an advanced tool such as structural equation modeling (SEM). Design/methodology/approach...

...Ka Chi Lam; Olalekan Shamsideen Oshodi Purpose – Fluctuations in construction output has an adverse effect on the construction industry and the economy due to its strong linkage. Developing reliable and accurate predictive models is vital to implementing effective response strategies to mitigate...

... function, this research adopts the conditional frontier theory to investigate the convergence of construction labor productivity across regions and over time. Error correction models are implemented to identify the long-run equilibrium and dynamics of construction labor productivity against three types...

... mixed concrete (RMC) dispatching jobs. Design/methodology/approach – Six ML techniques were selected and tested on data that was extracted from a developed simulation model and answered by a human expert. Findings – The results show that the performance of most of selected algorithms were...

... studies conducted so far have not succeeded in providing an effective risk assessment methodology for clients in analysing and managing the risk factors that cause both project delays and cost overruns. So, the purpose of this paper is to provide a methodology for a client-based risk management model...

.... The purpose of this paper is to develop, test and validate ANN models for predicting the costs of electrical services components. Design/Methodology/Approach – The research is based on data mining of over 200 building projects in the office of a medium size electrical contractor. Of the over 200...

... the cash flow forecasting of construction projects. Therefore, the objective of the presented research in this paper is to examine the impact of these factors on contractor's cash flow. A model has been established by integrating analytic hierarchy process and simulation to examine the impact of various...

...Jaeho Lee; Michael Blumenstein; Hong Guan; Yew‐Chaye Loo Purpose Successful bridge management system (BMS) development requires a reliable bridge deterioration model, which is the most crucial component in a BMS. Historical condition ratings obtained from biennial bridge inspections are a major...

...Yasser Ebrahimy; Simaan M. AbouRizk; Siri Fernando; Yasser Mohamed Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a simulation model capable of capturing the complex variables impacting the productivity of tunneling construction projects. Design/methodology/approach Simulation modeling...

...Andrew Baldwin; Heng Li; Ting Huang; C.W. Kong; H.L. Guo; Neo Chan; Johnny Wong Purpose Virtual prototyping technologies linked to building information models are commonplace within the aeronautical and automotive industries. Their use within the construction industry is now emerging. The purpose...

...H.A. Bassioni; T.M. Hassan; A.D.F. Price Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and analyse the criteria and sub‐criteria of an excellence model for construction that would aid construction contractors in measuring and improving their business performance. Design/methodology/approach...

...Faisal Manzoor Arain; Low Sui Pheng Purpose This paper seeks to present research into the development of a theoretical model for making more informed decisions for the management of variations in building projects. Primarily, the study proposes six principles of effective variation management...

.../methodology/approach The methodology described in this paper is based on two major sources of information: deterioration curves of the infrastructure systems obtained from Markov chain models and the value of flexibility obtained from a real options analysis. Findings Using this methodology...

...Hong Zhang; C.M. Tam Purpose This paper proposes introducing how to consider the break which cyclically happens and has nothing to do with resource availabilities in modeling of a construction process through an activity‐based simulation. Design/methodology/approach In consideration...

...Tarcisio Abreu Saurin; Carlos Torres Formoso; Fabricio Borges Cambraia Purpose The purpose is to introduce a safety planning and control (SPC) model that has been integrated into the production planning and control process. The paper is concerned with the impact of this model on human error...

... Group Publishing Limited 2004 ICT as an enabler for process improvement through the use of work flow tools, process mapping and modelling, KPI measurement tools. In the light of these international views, semi‐structured interview questions were developed to establish the situation...

... is a difficult task, there are few templates of an ICT business model for the industry to use. ICT application in the construction industry is relatively low compared to automotive and aerospace industries. The National Museum of Australia project provides a unique opportunity for investigating and reporting...