...Bernardo Quinet Barra; Carlos Alberto Pereira Soares; Izabella Pessoa de Castro; Orlando Celso Longo Purpose This study aims to develop a framework for quantity takeoff from Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) models based on the requirements identified in the literature for the process...

...Vi Nguyen Nguyen; Vachara Peansupap; Tanit Tongthong Purpose This study aims to propose a complexity measurement framework for change orders in the construction phase. Design/methodology/approach The complexity factors of change orders and evaluation criteria for complexity measurement were...

...Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman; Ahmed Ramadan Kamal Purpose The aim of this paper is to develop a framework to enhance building maintainability through facilitating early suppliers’ involvement (ESI) in the design process. Design/methodology/approach A research methodology consisting of literature...

... to develop a strategic framework managing challenges of integrating lean construction (LC) and integrated project delivery (IPD) on construction megaprojects (CMPs) towards global integrated delivery (GID) transformative initiatives in multinational AEC organisations. Design/methodology/approach “Mixed...

...Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman; Yomna Abdelghany El-Saeidy Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework to facilitate early supplier involvement (ESI) as an approach for reducing construction waste (CW) generated during the design process. Design/methodology/approach A research...

... knowledge to foster learning culture towards enhancing their performance. This paper aims to develop a framework based on knowledge management (KM) to enhance the learning culture in ADFs in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach To achieve the abovementioned aim, a research methodology...

... are used for data analysis, and analysis of variance tests elaborate and validate results. Findings The research yielded ten BIM functionalities and ten LC principles, which are categorised in four principle areas and four BIM functionality groups. A research framework for analysis of the interaction...

..., Law No. 12 (2003) and Ministerial Decrees No. 211, 126 and 134, construction accident records in Egypt are high. Accordingly, this paper aims to develop a framework to activate the health and safety regulations in the Egyptian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this aim...

...Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman; Mai Gamal Hafez Purpose This paper aims to develop a framework based on corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a novel approach for marketing architectural design firms (ADFs) in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this aim, a research...

...Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman; Nermeen Mohamed Amin Abdelwahab Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework integrating risk management (RM) into the architectural design process (ADP) as an approach for delivering sustainable construction projects. Design/methodology/approach...