...Karin Panadés; Svetlana Olbina; Emilia Rahnemay Kohlman Rabbani Purpose This study analyzes social sustainability in building retrofit projects, highlighting approaches, benefits and indicators to advance sustainable practices in construction, while identifying research gaps and developing...

...Shuang Dong; Shaojin Xu; Yijia Zhang Purpose Work–life conflict (WLC) is widely recognized as having a significant negative impact on construction management. This research seeks to pinpoint the factors contributing to WLC and review how pandemics impact work–life balance specifically within...

...Hayford Pittri; Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatte; Kofi Agyekum; Annabel Morkporkpor Ami Dompey; Benjamin Botchway; Evans Narh Purpose As construction project designs grow in complexity, the challenges associated with project monitoring also escalate. Therefore, it is recommended...

..., there are still challenges limiting the construction of ZEBs in the construction sector. This study seeks to assess and determine the principal component of technological-related barriers to the construction of ZEBs in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study designed a questionnaire to examine...

...Nikhitha Adepu; Sharareh Kermanshachi; Apurva Pamidimukkala; Emily Nwakpuda Purpose The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the construction industry were formidable and far-reaching, as the construction sector is a major contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP), which balances various...

...Michael Adesi; Duga Ewuga; De-Graft Owusu-Manu; Frank Boateng; Ernest Kissi Purpose Firms in the architectural, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) sector continue undertaking projects in a disruptive environment due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aims...

...Anthony Olukayode Yusuf; Akintayo Opawole; Nofiu Abiodun Musa; Dele Samuel Kadiri; Esther Ilori Ebunoluwa Purpose This study examined factors influencing the organisational capabilities of the public sector for building information modelling (BIM) implementation in construction projects...

... construction contract issues that might emerge during construction. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. Structured questionnaires made up of close-ended questions were distributed to construction professionals in South Africa via the SurveyMonkey platform...

... considerations during the design stage of building projects. The literature provides much information on this concept, but such information is only limited to a few developed countries such as the UK, the USA and Australia. There is limited insight into DfS implementation in the construction industry of several...

...Liané van Wyk; Kahilu Kajimo-Shakantu; Akintayo Opawole Purpose The South African construction industry appears to be lagging behind other industries in the country in terms of implementation and adoption of innovative technologies. Moreover, sufficient empirical data on the adoption of innovative...

...Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain Purpose This paper investigates the current practices of adaptive reuse projects, within the context of architecture, engineering, construction and facilities management (ACE/FM) industries. Design/methodology/approach A mixed research methodology...

... replacement. Biochars with chlorides and reactive functional groups such as C=C and COOH demonstrate potential for concrete accelerator applications. Such applications will speed up the construction of concrete structures and reduce overall construction time and related costs. Social implications...

...Richard Ohene Asiedu; Collins Ameyaw Purpose This study aimed at developing and empirically testing a system dynamics causal loop (SDCL) model for investigating factors related to the risk of cost overruns, associated with the performance of construction projects in developing countries. Design...

... there is a boom in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), it is yet to fully adopt building information modeling (BIM), which has received a lot of attention in the US, UK and Australian construction industries. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to provide the current state of the art...

... data were obtained through a survey, which utilised structured questionnaires administered to quantity surveyors in Lagos, Oyo and Ondo States in Nigeria. In total, 334 quantity surveyors in government establishments, consulting and construction firms were randomly sampled to survey male quantity...

...Jeyaraja Jayamathan; Raufdeen Rameezdeen Purpose – Construction waste originates from various sources, generally from the inception of construction through to the completion of a building project. Previous research has shown that there is a link between the quantity of waste generated and the way...

... something. Findings The analysis suggests that, overall, students were able to identify and express their attitudes and conceptions of sustainable construction. The sustainable literacy skills identified during the literature review were mentioned by many of the students in their reflective texts...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Construction Economy House prices Tenders Article Type: Newsbriefs From: Structural Survey, Volume 29, Issue 3 Keywords: Construction, Economy, House prices, Tenders Construction industry slows. The RICS...

... Article Type: Newsbriefs From: Structural Survey, Volume 29, Issue 3 © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Construction Fire Tall buildings Timber-frame Keywords: Construction, Fire, Tall buildings, Timber-frame A London Assembly report calls...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Commercial property Construction Economy Housing Article Type: Newsbriefs From: Structural Survey, Volume 29, Issue 2 Keywords: Commercial property, Construction, Economy,Housing The latest RICS chart book shows...