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Refugees', asylum seekers' and migrants' experiences of finding meaningful work in the Australian construction industry: a Bourdieusean analysis Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-25 Suhair Alkilani, Martin Loosemore, Ahmed W.A. Hammad, Sophie-May Kerr
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use Bourdieu’s Theory of Capital–Field–Habitus to explore how refugees, asylum seekers and migrants accumulate and mobilise social, cultural, symbolic and economic capital to find meaningful work in the Australian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach The paper reports the results of a survey of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who have either
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Artificial intelligence-based pre-conception stage construction budget decision-making model and tool for residential buildings Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-25 Abdul-Manan Sadick, Argaw Gurmu, Chathuri Gunarathna
Purpose Developing a reliable cost estimate at the early stage of construction projects is challenging due to inadequate project information. Most of the information during this stage is qualitative, posing additional challenges to achieving accurate cost estimates. Additionally, there is a lack of tools that use qualitative project information and forecast the budgets required for project completion
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Introducing a novel decision support system to enhance performance in infrastructure sanitation projects within the construction industry Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Mahmoud Sabry Shided Keniwe, Ali Hassan Ali, Mostafa Ali Abdelaal, Ahmed Mohamed Yassin, Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Ibrahim Abdel-Rashid Nosier, Ola Diaa El Monayeri, Mohamed Ashraf Elsayad
Purpose This study focused on exploring the performance factors (PFs) that impact Infrastructure Sanitation Projects (ISSPs) in the construction sector. The aim was twofold: firstly, to identify these crucial PFs and secondly, to develop a robust performance model capable of effectively measuring and assessing the intricate interdependencies and correlations within ISSPs. By achieving these objectives
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Computer vision-based real-time monitoring for swivel construction of bridges: from laboratory study to a pilot application Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Shilong Zhang, Changyong Liu, Kailun Feng, Chunlai Xia, Yuyin Wang, Qinghe Wang
Purpose The swivel construction method is a specially designed process used to build bridges that cross rivers, valleys, railroads and other obstacles. To carry out this construction method safely, real-time monitoring of the bridge rotation process is required to ensure a smooth swivel operation without collisions. However, the traditional means of monitoring using Electronic Total Station tools cannot
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Construction industry changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Kyudong Kim, Helena R. Tiedmann, Kasey M. Faust
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant societal changes and altered how much of the construction industry operates. This study investigates the impacts of pandemic-related changes, how these changes may apply to different companies, and which changes should continue post-pandemic. Design/methodology/approach We aim to identify pandemic-driven changes that have affected the construction workplace
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Empowering architecture, engineering and construction students through building information modeling competitions: a deep dive into behavioral motivation Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Yibin Ao, Panyu Peng, Mingyang Li, Jiayue Li, Yan Wang, Igor Martek
Purpose Building Information Modeling (BIM) competitions are a beneficial approach to enhance BIM education, offering students practical experience in BIM application, including mastering workflows and technical tools. However, research exploring the individual perceptions influencing participation intentions and behaviors in BIM competitions is limited. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the
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Work–family conflict and high-quality relationships in construction project management: the effect of job and life satisfaction Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Handan Kunkcu, Kerim Koc, Asli Pelin Gurgun
Purpose Work–family conflict is one of the most challenging stressors for construction industry professionals to cope with emotional problems. This study aims to propose a model linking work–family conflict and high-quality relationships among project team members and explore mediating effects of life and job satisfactions. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical framework was established based on
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Evolutionary game analysis of collaborative application of BIM platform from the perspective of value co-creation Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Xiaowei An, Sicheng Ren, Lunyan Wang, Yehui Huang
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the support for multi-party collaboration in project construction provided by building information modeling (BIM). Based on the perspective of value co-creation, the research results can provide support for the collaborative application and contract design of BIM platform. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, an evolutionary game model involving
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Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and gender differences: a case of construction workforce in Australia Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Bee Lan Oo, Benson Teck-Heng Lim
Purpose This study aims to explore the gender differences in working from home (WFH) experiences during the pandemic from the Australia’s construction workforce perspective. Specifically, it explores gender differences in terms of: (1) the respondents’ family responsibilities during the pandemic; (2) their WFH experiences prior to and during the pandemic; and (3) their perceptions of the impacts of
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Supportive communication between apprentices and supervisors: development of a digital role play game Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Rita Peihua Zhang, Helen Lingard, Jack Clarke, Stefan Greuter, Lyndall Strazdins, Christine LaBond, Tinh Doan
Purpose This paper describes the development of a digital role play game (RPG) designed to help construction apprentices to better communicate with their supervisors about issues with the potential to impact on their physical and psychological health and safety. Design/methodology/approach A participatory approach was adopted to utilise the knowledge and insights of the target users to inform the digital
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Using fuzzy cognitive maps to explore the dynamic impact on management team resilience in international construction projects Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Lili Gao, Xicheng Zhang, Xiaopeng Deng, Na Zhang, Ying Lu
Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationship between individual-level psychological resources and team resilience in the context of expatriate project management teams. It seeks to understand how personal psychological resources contribute to team resilience and explore the dynamic evolution mechanism of team resilience. The goal is to enhance team resilience among expatriates in a BANI
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The relationship between construction workers’ emotional intelligence and safety performance Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Wenwei Huang, Deyu Zhong, Yanlin Chen
Purpose Construction enterprises are achieving the goal of production safety by increasingly focusing on the critical factor of “human” and the impact of individual characteristics on safety performance. Emotional intelligence is categorized into three models: skill-based, trait-based and emotional learning systems. However, the mechanism of action and the internal relationship between emotional intelligence
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Evaluation of time allocated for bid preparation in national competitive bidding in the Sri Lankan construction industry Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Malik Lakshan Hasantha, Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara, Hasith Chathuranga Victar
Purpose Insufficient time allocation for the bidding period occurs, causing drawbacks to both parties, the client and the bidder. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the time allocated for preparing a bid proposal as per the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) in the Sri Lankan context. Design/methodology/approach The study has adopted a mixed method approach and expert interviews and document review
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Optimising construction waste management in Sri Lanka through Circular economy strategies: a focus on construction and renovation and use and operate stages Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Hasith Chathuranga Victar, Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara
Purpose Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management (WM) poses significant challenges in Sri Lanka, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion. To address these issues, this study explores the application of Circular Economy (CE) strategies in minimising waste generation and optimising resource utilisation in Sri Lankan construction industry. The research focuses on the
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Dynamic assessment of the abatement effects of the low-carbon practices in the prefabricated building supply chain Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Qiang Du, Yerong Zhang, Lingyuan Zeng, Yiming Ma, Shasha Li
Purpose Prefabricated buildings (PBs) have proven to effectively mitigate carbon emissions in the construction industry. Existing studies have analyzed the environmental performance of PBs considering the shift in construction methods, ignoring the emissions abatement effects of the low-carbon practices adopted by participants in the prefabricated building supply chain (PBSC). Thus, it is challenging
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Exploring critical success factors for digital transformation in construction industry–based on TOE framework Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Yi Zhong, Zhiqian Chen, Jinglei Ye, Na Zhang
Purpose This study aims to investigate the critical success factors of digital transformation in the construction industry and identify whether the respondents' profiles influence their perceptions of critical success factors for digital transformation. Design/methodology/approach To achieve the objectives, a literature review was first conducted based on technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework
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Integrating GIS and BIM with MCDM for infrastructure planning: a comprehensive framework Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Paulo Alberto Sampaio Santos, Breno Cortez, Michele Tereza Marques Carvalho
Purpose Present study aimed to integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in conjunction with multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) to enhance infrastructure investment planning. Design/methodology/approach This analysis combines GIS databases with BIM simulations for a novel highway project. Around 150 potential alternatives were simulated, narrowed to 25
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Developing a multidimensional risk assessment model for sustainable construction projects Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Ibrahim Yahaya Wuni
Purpose Sustainable construction re-engineers the conventional project lifecycle to integrate sustainability solutions. The additional sustainability requirements introduce new layers of complexity, challenges and risks that if unaddressed, can derail the gains in sustainable construction projects. This study developed a multidimensional risk assessment model for sustainable construction projects in
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Automated compliance checking for BIM models based on Chinese-NLP and knowledge graph: an integrative conceptual framework Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Sihao Li, Jiali Wang, Zhao Xu
Purpose The compliance checking of Building Information Modeling (BIM) models is crucial throughout the lifecycle of construction. The increasing amount and complexity of information carried by BIM models have made compliance checking more challenging, and manual methods are prone to errors. Therefore, this study aims to propose an integrative conceptual framework for automated compliance checking
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Interaction mechanisms of interface management risks in complex systems of high-speed rail construction projects: an association rule mining-based modeling framework Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Yuanwen Han, Jiang Shen, Xuwei Zhu, Bang An, Xueying Bao
Purpose This study aims to develop an interface management risk interaction modeling and analysis methodology applicable to complex systems in high-speed rail construction projects, reveal the interaction mechanism of interface management risk and provide theoretical support for project managers to develop appropriate interface management risk response strategies. Design/methodology/approach This paper
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Key performance indicators of construction companies in branding products and construction projects for success in a competitive environment in Iran Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Erfan Anjomshoa
Purpose Key performance indicators (KPIs) play a pivotal role in evaluating the level of success of an organization in achieving its business objectives. The objective of the current research is to identify and prioritize effective KPIs in branding products and construction projects, which contribute to the success of construction companies in a competitive environment. Design/methodology/approach
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Modelling the critical challenges of quality assurance of cross-border construction logistics and supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Frank Ato Ghansah, Weisheng Lu, Benjamin Kwaku Ababio
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the construction industry, yet still, it is unclear from existing studies about the critical challenges imposed on quality assurance (QA), particularly Cross-border Construction Logistics and Supply Chain (Cb-CLSC). Thus, this study aims to identify and examine the critical challenges of QA of Cb-CLSC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach
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Can ChatGPT exceed humans in construction project risk management? Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Roope Nyqvist, Antti Peltokorpi, Olli Seppänen
Purpose The objective of this research is to investigate the capabilities of the ChatGPT GPT-4 model, a form of artificial intelligence (AI), in comparison to human experts in the context of construction project risk management. Design/methodology/approach Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study draws a qualitative and quantitative comparison between 16 human risk management experts from Finnish
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Evaluating the impact of material service life on embodied energy of residential villas in the United Arab Emirates Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Abdul Rauf, Daniel Efurosibina Attoye, Robert H. Crawford
Purpose Recently, there has been a shift toward the embodied energy assessment of buildings. However, the impact of material service life on the life-cycle embodied energy has received little attention. We aimed to address this knowledge gap, particularly in the context of the UAE and investigated the embodied energy associated with the use of concrete and other materials commonly used in residential
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People, space use and objects: an UWB-based quantifying approach for post-occupancy evaluation of new architectural spaces Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Daniel Nygaard Ege, Pasi Aalto, Martin Steinert
Purpose This study was conducted to address the methodical shortcomings and high associated cost of understanding the use of new, poorly understood architectural spaces, such as makerspaces. The proposed quantified method of enhancing current post-occupancy evaluation (POE) practices aims to provide architects, engineers and building professionals with accessible and intuitive data that can be used
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Digital technology-enabled AEC project management: practical use cases, deployment patterns and emerging trends Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Xichen Chen, Alice Yan Chang-Richards, Florence Yean Yng Ling, Tak Wing Yiu, Antony Pelosi, Nan Yang
Purpose Despite extensive academic research related to digital technologies (DT), their integration into architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) projects lags in practice. This paper aims to discover DT deployment patterns and emerging trends in real-life AEC projects. Design/methodology/approach A case study methodology was adopted, including individual case analyses and comparative multiple-case
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Automatic lift path planning of prefabricated building components using semantic BIM, improved A* and GA Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Keyu Chen, Beiyu You, Yanbo Zhang, Zhengyi Chen
Purpose Prefabricated building has been widely applied in the construction industry all over the world, which can significantly reduce labor consumption and improve construction efficiency compared with conventional approaches. During the construction of prefabricated buildings, the overall efficiency largely depends on the lifting sequence and path of each prefabricated component. To improve the efficiency
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Multi-objective planning for time-cost trade-offs in multi-project parallel environment Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Jing An, Suicheng Li, Xiao Ping Wu
Purpose Project managers bear the responsibility of selecting and developing resource scheduling methods that align with project requirements and organizational circumstances. This study focuses on resource-constrained project scheduling in multi-project environments. The research simplifies the problem by adopting a single-project perspective using gain coefficients. Design/methodology/approach It
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Bridging the gap: assessing the person-organization fit between BIM education and industry expectations in Australia Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Lama Abu Alieh, M. Reza Hosseini, Igor Martek, Wei Wu, Mehrdad Arashpour
Purpose A lack of suitably qualified Building Information Modelling (BIM) professionals is understood to be a major barrier towards higher uptakes of BIM in the Australian construction industry. In response, Australian universities have tried to integrate the teaching of BIM into construction-related curricula, but with limited success. The acknowledged impediment is the lingering mismatch between
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Establishing the characteristics of mental toughness among construction professionals Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Evans Kwesi Mireku, Ernest Kissi, Edward Badu, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Titus Kwofie, Kenneth Eluerkeh
Purpose The construction industry is an industry which has gained notoriety when it comes to both physical and mental health problems. Compared to other industries, the construction sector has a higher prevalence of many stressors and mental health concerns. This calls for mechanisms to cope with these concerns. One coping mechanism propounded to help cope and adapt in the face of pressures and challenges
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Applications of digital twin technology in construction safety risk management: a literature review Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Qianmai Luo, Chengshuang Sun, Ying Li, Zhenqiang Qi, Guozong Zhang
Purpose With increasing complexity of construction projects and new construction processes and methods are adopted, more safety hazards are emerging at construction sites, requiring the application of the modern risk management methods. As an emerging technology, digital twin has already made valuable contributions to safety risk management in many fields. Therefore, exploring the application of digital
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Prosperity or futility? Effects of micro-regeneration on neighborhood commercial vitality Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Guiwen Liu, Yue Yang, Kaijian Li, Asheem Shrestha, Taozhi Zhuang
Purpose Micro-regeneration can effectively enhance a neighborhood’s commercial vitality and serve as a viable approach to boost economic benefits. However, the small scale of micro-regeneration efforts and the fragmented nature of information currently limit the availability of strong empirical evidence demonstrating its impact on neighborhood commercial vitality. The aim of the study was to examine
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Predicting structure performance of urban critical infrastructure: an augmented attention-based LSTM model Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Gang Yu, Zhiqiang Li, Ruochen Zeng, Yucong Jin, Min Hu, Vijayan Sugumaran
Purpose Accurate prediction of the structural condition of urban critical infrastructure is crucial for predictive maintenance. However, the existing prediction methods lack precision due to limitations in utilizing heterogeneous sensing data and domain knowledge as well as insufficient generalizability resulting from limited data samples. This paper integrates implicit and qualitative expert knowledge
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Conceptualization and measurement of owner BIM capabilities: from a project owner organization perspective Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Pengcheng Pan, Yu Wang, Yumiao Yang, Sujuan Zhang
Purpose Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities have been studied at the individual, project, organizational, and even industry levels to ensure the realization of BIM value in the architectural, engineering, construction, and operation industry. However, limited research has focused on a project owner organization perspective to investigate owner BIM capabilities that are required to ensure
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Construction hazard-recognition training for generation Z students: a comparison study based on eye-movement data Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Ding Liu, Chenglin Li
Purpose Safety training can effectively facilitate workers’ safety awareness and prevent injuries and fatalities on construction sites. Traditional training methods are time-consuming, low participation, and less interaction, which is not suitable for students who are born in Generation Z (Gen Z) and expect to be positively engaged in the learning process. With the characteristic of immersive, interaction
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Analysing the interplay of isomorphic pressures, perceived benefits and top management support on social responsibility performance of Belt and Road megaprojects Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Mohammed Taha Alqershy, Qian Shi, Diana R. Anbar
Purpose This study aims to investigate the factors influencing the social responsibility performance of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) megaprojects. Specifically, it examines the role of isomorphic pressures and the joint influence of perceived benefits and top management support on megaproject social responsibility performance (MSRP). Design/methodology/approach Drawing from institutional theory,
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Exploring the both-and success paradox in mega construction projects: multi-dimensional assessments of paradoxical leadership, project agility and megaproject success Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Umer Zaman, Laura Florez-Perez, Saba Abbasi, Muhammad Shahid Nawaz
Purpose Organizations are full of contradictions and leadership dilemmas. Managers often face challenges such as selecting between two contradicting options such that which one is more important can hardly be judged. To manage contradicting dynamics, today’s managers can adopt the paradoxical leadership approach. We build a theoretical model to investigate the influence of paradoxical leadership on
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The effect of augmented reality applied to learning process with different learning styles in structural engineering education Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Pengkun Liu, Zhewen Yang, Jing Huang, Ting-Kwei Wang
Purpose The purpose of this study is to scrutinize the influence of individual learning styles on the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR)-based learning in structural engineering. There has been a lack of research examining the correlation between learning efficiency and learning style, particularly in the context of quantitatively assessing the efficacy of AR in structural engineering education
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Beyond the operating room: built environment design knowledge supportive of resilient surgical services Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Natália Ransolin, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Robyn Clay-Williams, Carlos Torres Formoso, Frances Rapport, John Cartmill
Purpose Surgical services are settings where resilient performance (RP) is necessary to cope with a wide range of variabilities. Although RP can benefit from a supportive built environment (BE), prior studies have focused on the operating room, giving scant attention to support areas. This study takes a broader perspective, aiming at developing BE design knowledge supportive of RP at the surgical service
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Effective leadership styles to boost employees’ work outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic: perspective of facilities management professionals Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Florence Yean Yng Ling, Kelly Kai Li Teh
Purpose This study investigated what are the effective leadership styles and practices that boost employees’ work outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of facilities management professionals (FMPs). Design/methodology/approach Three predominant leadership styles (transformational, transactional contingent reward and disaster management) were operationalized into 38 leadership practices
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Heterogeneity in stakeholder's perceptions on delays in infrastructure projects: scenario of Bangladesh Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Md. Mohaimenul Islam Sourav, Mohammed Russedul Islam, Sheikh Mohibur Rahman, Md. Istiak Jahan
Purpose In Bangladesh (BD), delays in infrastructure are common. Many previous studies have explored the causes of infrastructure delays. However, this study investigated the causes of delays by taking responses from the stakeholders who are responsible for planning, design, funding, approval and implementation. There are few studies that have related infrastructure project delays to heterogeneity
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Does owners’ leadership matter to relational behavior in mega construction projects? A role orientation perspective Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Xian Zheng, Xiao Hu, Chunlin Wu, Ju Bai
Purpose Although researchers have long recognized the importance of participating organizations’ (POs) relational behavior for mega construction projects (MCPs) performance, relational behavior may not be executed by POs without effective leadership from project owners. However, little is known about the mechanisms linking owners’ leadership styles to POs’ relational behavior. This study draws on full
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Key performance indicators for hospital planning and construction: a systematic review and meta-analysis Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Wenque Liu, Albert P.C. Chan, Man Wai Chan, Amos Darko, Goodenough D. Oppong
Purpose The successful implementation of hospital projects (HPs) tends to confront sundry challenges in the planning and construction (P&C) phases due to their complexity and particularity. Employing key performance indicators (KPIs) facilitates the monitoring of HPs to advance their successful delivery. This study aims to comprehensively investigate the KPIs for hospital planning and construction
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A configuration analysis on knowledge transfer between projects: from horizontal and vertical perspectives Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Qianwen Zhou, Xiaopeng Deng
Purpose Despite the knowledge transfer between projects has received increasing attention from scholars, few scholars still conduct comprehensive research on inter-project knowledge transfer from both horizontal and vertical perspectives. Besides, knowledge transfer is affected by multiple antecedent conditions, and these factors should be combined for analysis. Therefore, this paper aims to explore
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Assessment criteria for inter-organizational collaboration in interconnected infrastructure projects Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Maryam R. Nezami, Mark L.C. de Bruijne, Marcel J.C.M. Hertogh, Hans L.M. Bakker
Purpose Societies depend on interconnected infrastructures that are becoming more complex over the years. Multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills are essential to develop modern infrastructures, requiring close collaboration of various infrastructure owners. To effectively manage and improve inter-organizational collaboration (IOC) in infrastructure construction projects, collaboration status should
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Occupational health risk assessment of PC production-caused pollution based on damage assessment and cyclic mitigation model Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Zhiyu Dong, Ruize Qin, Ping Zou, Xin Yao, Peng Cui, Fan Zhang, Yizhou Yang
Purpose The occupational health risk associated with the production of prefabricated concrete components is often overlooked. This paper will use a damage assessment and cyclic mitigation (DACM) model to provide individualized exposure risk assessment and corresponding mitigation management measures for workers who are being exposed. Design/methodology/approach The DACM model is proposed based on the
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A comprehensive review of delay analysis techniques for solving concurrent delays Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Huy Minh Vo, Jyh-Bin Yang, Veerakumar Rangasamy
Purpose Construction projects commonly encounter complicated delay problems. Over the past few decades, numerous delay analysis methods (DAMs) have been developed. There is no consensus on whether existing DAMs effectively resolve delays, particularly in the case of complex concurrent delays. Thus, the primary objective of this study is to undertake a comprehensive and systematic literature review
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Impact of self-efficacy on construction labor productivity: the mediating role of work motivation Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Nguyen Van Tam
Purpose Though widely recognized as essential for improving work performance across various domains, self-efficacy’s specific role in managing construction workforces remains understudied. This knowledge gap restricts our ability to uncover new factors that enhance workforce management effectiveness and ultimately boost construction labor productivity (CLP). To address this, our study proposes and
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A decision-support framework for suspension of public infrastructure projects: a combined use of neutrosophic AHP and TOPSIS Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Ozan Okudan, Gökhan Demirdöğen, Zeynep Işık
Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a decision-support framework that can be used by decision-makers to suspend public infrastructure projects. Additionally, the study also investigates how to select the most convenient infrastructure project for suspension. Design/methodology/approach The proposed framework includes an extensive set of factors and a novel comparison mechanism that can
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Predicting construction equipment resale price: machine learning model Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Hossam Mohamed Toma, Ahmed H. Abdeen, Ahmed Ibrahim
Purpose The equipment resale price plays an important role in calculating the optimum time for equipment replacement. Some of the existing models that predict the equipment resale price do not take many of the influencing factors on the resale price into account. Other models consider more factors that influence equipment resale price, but they still with low accuracy because of the modeling techniques
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Investigation of the factors driving engineering insurance consumption in China’s construction industry: a hybrid approach Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Xiaowei Zhou, Yousong Wang, Enqin Gong
Purpose Given the increasing importance of engineering insurance, it is still unclear which specific factors can enhance the role of engineering insurance as a risk transfer tool. This study aims to propose a hybrid approach to identify and analyze the key determinants influencing the consumption of engineering insurance in mainland China. Design/methodology/approach The empirical analysis utilizes
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An optimization model for just-in-time (JIT) delivery of precast components considering 3D loading constraints, real-time road conditions and assembly time Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Wenqi Mao, Kexin Ran, Ting-Kwei Wang, Anyuan Yu, Hongyue Lv, Jieh-Haur Chen
Purpose Although extensive research has been conducted on precast production, irregular component loading constraints have received little attention, resulting in limitations for transportation cost optimization. Traditional irregular component loading methods are based on past performance, which frequently wastes vehicle space. Additionally, real-time road conditions, precast component assembly times
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Risk evaluation of mega infrastructure construction supply chain in engineering-procurement-construction projects: an integrated fuzzy AHP and fuzzy DEMATEL approach Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Runze Yu, Li Ma
Purpose The paper covers mega infrastructure construction supply chain (MICSC) in Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) projects, where the frequent occurrence of risk incidents has greatly affected human life. The research aims to establish a risk evaluation index system for MICSC in EPC projects, exploring what risk factors lead to risk incidents and measure the importance and causality of all
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Analysis of critical factors influencing sustainable infrastructure vulnerabilities using an ISM-MICMAC approach Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Luwei Zhao, Qing’e Wang, Bon-Gang Hwang, Alice Yan Chang-Richards
Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a new hybrid method that combines interpretative structural modeling (ISM) and matrix cross-impact multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC) to investigate the influencing factors of sustainable infrastructure vulnerability (SIV). Design/methodology/approach (1) Literature review and case study were used to identify the possible influencing factors;
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Game evolution analysis of BIM application willingness of prefabricated construction parties Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Chi Zhang, Kun He, Wenjie Zhang, Ting Jin, Yibin Ao
Purpose To further promote application of BIM technology in construction of prefabricated buildings, influencing factors and evolution laws of willingness to apply BIM technology are explored from the perspective of willingness of participants. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, a tripartite game model involving the design firm, component manufacturer and construction firm is constructed and
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Collaborations between industry and academia for future workforce development: construction practitioners’ perspective Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Anthony Olukayode Yusuf, Adedeji Afolabi, Abiola Akanmu, Homero Murzi, Andres Nieto Leal, Sheryl Ball, Andrea Ofori-Boadu
Purpose There is a growing mismatch between the skill demands of the industry and the offerings of academia. One way of reducing this mismatch is by improving collaborations between practitioners and instructors using web-networking platforms. However, it is important to understand practitioners’ considerations while collaborating with instructors. Therefore, this study identified these considerations
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Influencing factors and governance strategies of megaproject complexity based on fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Quntao Wu, Qiushi Bo, Lan Luo, Chenxi Yang, Jianwang Wang
Purpose This study aims to obtain governance strategies for managing the complexity of megaprojects by analyzing the impact of individual factors and their configurations using the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) method and to provide references for project managers. Design/methodology/approach With the continuous development of the economy, society and construction industry, the
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Building information modeling (BIM) in project management: a bibliometric and science mapping review Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Zhaofeng Ye, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari, Algan Tezel, Patrick Manu
Purpose The impact of building information modeling (BIM) on various aspects of project management has attracted much attention in the past decade. However, previous studies have focused on a particular facet of project management (e.g., safety, quality, facility management) and within identified target journals. Despite numerous existing studies, there is limited research on the mainstream research
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Anticorruption practices in construction projects: looking through two theoretical lenses Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Seyed Ashkan Zarghami
Purpose Available studies on anticorruption practices in the construction industry are exploratory with a very limited theoretical basis. This paper aims to provide a solid theoretical foundation to examine situational factors that influence the corruption intentions of individuals and organizations in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach This paper conducts a systematic literature
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How do different management control configurations influence construction safety professionals' work attitudes Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (IF 4.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Chuanjing Ju, Yan Ning, Yuzhong Shen
Purpose Safety professionals' primary job is to execute safety control measures towards frontline personnel, and previous studies focus on the effectiveness of such controls. Rare research efforts, however, have been devoted to the effectiveness of management control measures towards safety professionals themselves. This study aimed to fill up this knowledge gap by examining whether safety professionals