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Necessity of Adopting Lean techniques in Construction Projects
(2022)
The world has witnessed large growth of projects development during last two decades, where Dubai in the UAE has witnessed big increase in construction projects. Some of these projects are completed and delivered on time ...
A Cloud-Based System for Supporting Quick Location of Precast Concrete Formwork Using Computer Vision and BIM
(2022)
In precast concrete production sites for elevated roads, adjustable formwork systems are often used to accommodate the precast components of varying shapes and sizes. Therefore, it is needed to locate and adjust the formwork ...
Cold Storage Frost Heave Prevention
(2022)
Selecting a frost heave prevention method for cold storage facilities focuses on the issue of frost heave, the prevention methods available, and the builders' preferences when it comes to applying those methods, dependent ...
The Influence of Human Capital on Construction Projects’ Management
(2022)
Financial, physical, and intangible assets represent most of a corporation’s assets. Human capital is the most valuable intangible resource, and activities aimed at increasing productivity have expanded dramatically. Several ...
SMARTbook for Foreign Construction Focus Japan
(2022)
Execution of successful construction projects involve knowledge and experience in means, methods, codes, regulations and business practices. These elements vary in international settings. Foreign United States (US) Government ...
Chronographical Modelling for Repetitive Project
(2022)
Most building projects are scheduled using the Gantt/Precedence diagram. The lack of consideration of the sequence of work and traffic in the limited spaces of construction sites makes the resolution of conflicts more ...
Older Homes & Thermal Comfort: Homeowner Satisfaction in a Southern U.S. City
(2022)
This research study evaluated the impact of older home ownership on thermal comfort and overall homeowner satisfaction. Homeowners living in houses built 50 or more years ago in the Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, ...
Safety Climate in Small and Medium Construction Enterprises
(2022)
Construction is characterized in a highly hazardous and complex work environment, materializes in a high fatality rate, and a need for development of designated methods and tools for the branch. One of the pitfalls of the ...
Investigating the Required Operational Changes in the Construction Industry to Comply with Circular Economy Concepts
(2022)
Circular economy has been widely considered an efficient concept to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. Many researchers have investigated frameworks, strategies, and technologies to drive the implementation ...
Potential of Parametric Modeling for Structural Optimization A Variant Study of Industrial Buildings with Different Timber Structure Systems
(2022)
Global warming and global scarcity of resources drive the need for optimization of industrial buildings. The construction industry is one of the most resource-intensive economic sectors and at the same time belongs to most ...