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Full-Text Articles in Construction Engineering and Management
Lemur Enclosure, Joshua Mancio, Justin Krietzberg
Lemur Enclosure, Joshua Mancio, Justin Krietzberg
Construction Management
Zoo-to-You, a local wildlife conservation zoo, proposed a project to construct a new shelter for their lemurs due to the inadequacy of protection for extreme heat or cold weather of their previous enclosure. With three lemurs in residence, the zoo sought to create a spacious and insulated shelter that would provide protection from the elements while allowing connectivity to the adjacent enclosures. Situated amidst two existing circular cages with a gap in between, the project presented unique site conditions on a concrete slab. The scope of the project encompassed estimating, design, material procurement, build-out, and owner turnover, with the objective …
Prediction Of Distresses In Pavement Networks: A Machine Learning Approach, Mahmoud Kotb
Prediction Of Distresses In Pavement Networks: A Machine Learning Approach, Mahmoud Kotb
Theses and Dissertations
The quality of pavement networks is greatly affected by different distresses. These distresses appear in many forms, such as cracking, potholes, rutting and different types of deformation. As a result, to ensure effective pavement management, accurate modeling of these different distresses has become essential. Moreover, machine learning models have shown great potential in modeling pavement performance in recent years. The objective of this research is to develop machine learning models for modeling key parameters of pavement distress, specifically the International Roughness Index (IRI), fatigue and longitudinal cracking. Data for this investigation were extracted from the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database, …
Developing And Forecasting The Egyptian Construction Cost Index, Mayada Elsaied
Developing And Forecasting The Egyptian Construction Cost Index, Mayada Elsaied
Theses and Dissertations
Accurate cost estimation is pivotal for the success of construction projects, yet the industry grapples with challenges related to cost overruns. Uncertainties and unforeseen variables often introduce discrepancies, particularly during the planning phase. Economic changes, considered uncontrollable risks, significantly influence these fluctuations. Various research endeavors have quantified the impact of economic conditions on construction costs, emphasizing the correlation between economic indicators and project expenses. Addressing these challenges, the Construction Cost Index (CCI), a tool introduced by Engineering News Record (ENR), accurately delineates the correlation between economic changes and construction costs. Despite its global efficacy, an Egyptian Construction Cost Index is …
Construction Software: Use, Selection, And Performance In Low-Bid Contracting, David R. Cazares
Construction Software: Use, Selection, And Performance In Low-Bid Contracting, David R. Cazares
Construction Management
The qualitative research included in this study evaluates the use, selection, and perceived gaps of current construction software suits in low-bid contracting. In addition, the data aims to provide merit to the correlation between construction software use and company performance. The intended stakeholders of this study include entrepreneurs in software development and construction, along with researchers looking to gather knowledge pertaining to this niche industry. Through a Google Forms questionnaire distributed via email, participants provide insight on the current status quo. The study’s responses show clear trends in the types of software currently in use and the subsequent reasons for …
Integrated Project Delivery (Ipd): A Contractual Framework For The Egyptian Construction Industry, Sarah Hussain
Integrated Project Delivery (Ipd): A Contractual Framework For The Egyptian Construction Industry, Sarah Hussain
Theses and Dissertations
This abstract highlight the significant findings and contributions of the study, which aimed to develop model clauses specifically tailored to the Egyptian construction industry for multi-party construction contracts. The research methodology encompassed several key components. Firstly, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore the various construction delivery methods prevalent in Egypt. This review provided a solid foundation for understanding the existing practices and identifying areas for improvement. The study also delved into the concept of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and its potential benefits as well as an analysis of the commonly used standard forms of contract and successful case …
Assessment Framework For Bim-Digital Twin Readiness In The Construction Industry, Aljawharah A. Alnaser, Ali Hassan Ali, Haytham H. Elmousalami, Ahmed Elyamany, Ahmed Gouda Mohamed
Assessment Framework For Bim-Digital Twin Readiness In The Construction Industry, Aljawharah A. Alnaser, Ali Hassan Ali, Haytham H. Elmousalami, Ahmed Elyamany, Ahmed Gouda Mohamed
Civil Engineering
No abstract provided.
Pestel And 3r Waste Management Model For Construction Companies Operating In Central Tanta: A Comprehensive Construction And Demolition Waste Management Model, Moaaz Ali Bastaweesy, Mahmoud Ahmed Zaki, Marwa Ahmed Kamer Eldawla
Pestel And 3r Waste Management Model For Construction Companies Operating In Central Tanta: A Comprehensive Construction And Demolition Waste Management Model, Moaaz Ali Bastaweesy, Mahmoud Ahmed Zaki, Marwa Ahmed Kamer Eldawla
Journal of Engineering Research
Due to a recent economic boom, Tanta's construction sector has seen fast expansion, which has resulted in high construction and demolition waste (C&DW) creation and waste management operations that lag below international best practices. The current study uses PESTEL analysis, a thorough environmental screening method, to first identify and evaluate significant external and internal elements that may have an impact on C&DW management in a top Central Egyptian construction business. Then, this firm is the topic of a case study that applies the 3R (reduce-reuse- recycle) principles. The offered context-specific current international practices, the described current firm practices, and the …
Enhancing Bridge Resilience And Overheight Vehicle Mitigation Through Innovative Sacrificial Cushion Systems, Aly Mousaad Aly, Marc Hoffmann
Enhancing Bridge Resilience And Overheight Vehicle Mitigation Through Innovative Sacrificial Cushion Systems, Aly Mousaad Aly, Marc Hoffmann
Faculty Publications
Transportation departments have made significant strides in addressing the challenges posed by the increasing weights of trucks on bridges. While there is a growing awareness of overheight vehicle collisions with bridges, implementing effective countermeasures remains limited. The susceptibility of bridges to damage from such collisions is on the rise, further exacerbated by unpredictable lateral impact forces. This study employs nonlinear impact analysis to assess the response of an unprotected vehicle-girder model, yielding realistic deformation outcomes comparable to observed impacts on the US-61 bridge. Predictions for a truck traveling at 112.65 km/h indicate deformations of 0.229 m, 0.161 m, and 0.271 …
Sustainable Infrastructure Development In The Ikn Region (Nusantara Capital): Simulation Of The Smart Self-Sustaining Urban Center Area Development, Naufal Budi Laksono, Yusuf Latief
Sustainable Infrastructure Development In The Ikn Region (Nusantara Capital): Simulation Of The Smart Self-Sustaining Urban Center Area Development, Naufal Budi Laksono, Yusuf Latief
Smart City
Embarking on the quest for a sustainable urban future, this research immerses itself in the vibrant landscape of "Sustainable Infrastructure Development in the IKN Region (Nusantara Capital)." This study investigates the financial viability and economic attractiveness of the Five City project, focusing on efficient infrastructure management for sustainable settlement development. The core facility comprises four vertical residential towers with supporting amenities. The research aims to evaluate the project''s feasibility over a 25-year investment period through comprehensive financial analyses.The research employs a structured approach, encompassing regulatory analysis, stakeholder identification, financial capability analysis, and risk management. Parameters such as Net Present Value …
The Interpretative Structural Modeling For Stakeholder Involvement To Reduce Slum Settlements, Bich Hanes Bich, Ayomi Dita Rarasati
The Interpretative Structural Modeling For Stakeholder Involvement To Reduce Slum Settlements, Bich Hanes Bich, Ayomi Dita Rarasati
Smart City
The array of problems originating from slum settlements not only results in unwholesome environment, unlawful land utilization, and various internal challenges within the vicinity but also impacts the surrounding regions and the overall urban infrastructure network. In pursuit of Indonesia's 2045 Vision, which emphasizes on "equitable and integrated infrastructure development", the zero slums constitutes a pivotal component of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing's overarching vision. Nonetheless, a disparity has been identified in addressing slum settlements in West Kalimantan, hindering the achievement of this objective. This research aims to identify the stakeholders and the priority factors in determining …
Project Stakeholder Analysis In Temadore Bridge Construction Development, Hud Rafsanjani, Ayomi Dita Rarasati
Project Stakeholder Analysis In Temadore Bridge Construction Development, Hud Rafsanjani, Ayomi Dita Rarasati
Smart City
The construction of bridge is important due to its ability to link communities through land-road connection, thereby saving time and increasing productivity of those living in these areas. Therefore, this research evaluated the Temadore bridge, built to link Ternate City, Maitara land and Tidore City by road to enhance movement and reduce disparities in assessing both areas. Data were collected using the Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM) which searched for and identified several variables according to the dependence power and driving power. The result showed that construction of bridge increased the movement of community activities and productivity, thereby leading to growth.
An Accurate-Pricing Estimate Game-Theoretic Model For Determining Price Escalations In Construction Projects During Economic Uncertainties, Yasser Jezzini, Rayan H. Assaad, Islam H. El-Adaway, Mohamad Abdul Nabi
An Accurate-Pricing Estimate Game-Theoretic Model For Determining Price Escalations In Construction Projects During Economic Uncertainties, Yasser Jezzini, Rayan H. Assaad, Islam H. El-Adaway, Mohamad Abdul Nabi
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Economic Market Uncertainties, Such As Those Experienced During The COVID-19 Pandemic, Can Make Determining Accurate Prices Estimate For Construction Materials A Challenging Task. While Previous Research Focused On The Contractual Aspect Of This Issue By Studying Price Escalation Clauses, There Is Still A Gap In The Literature When It Comes To Proposing An Accurate Pricing Model. Thus, This Study Develops An Accurate Pricing-Estimate Game-Theoretical Model That Can Efficiently And Competitively Account For Escalations In Construction Materials Prices During Uncertain Market Conditions. First, Data On Past Producer Price Indexes (PPIs) Of Different Construction Materials Were Collected. Second, The Percentage Changes In …
Predicting Construction Costs Under Uncertain Market Conditions: Probabilistic Forecasting Using Autoregressive Recurrent Networks Based On Deepar, Ghiwa Assaf, Rayan H. Assaad, Islam H. El-Adaway, Mohamad Abdul Nabi
Predicting Construction Costs Under Uncertain Market Conditions: Probabilistic Forecasting Using Autoregressive Recurrent Networks Based On Deepar, Ghiwa Assaf, Rayan H. Assaad, Islam H. El-Adaway, Mohamad Abdul Nabi
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Projects Often Experience Cost Overruns Due To Market Uncertainty And Price Escalations. Traditional Cost Estimation Methods That Rely On Point Estimation Are Incapable Of Providing Prediction Intervals As Well As Probabilistic Assessment. Thus, There Is Need For An Innovative Approach To Predict The Changes And Uncertainties In Construction Material Costs. This Paper Proposes A Novel Stochastic Model To Estimate Construction Material Costs By Applying Probabilistic Forecasting Using Autoregressive Recurrent Networks. First, Price Data Was Collected For Four Different Construction Materials. Second, Data Was Divided Into A Training Set (Pre-COVID-19) And A Testing Test (Post-COVID-19). Third, The State-Of-The-Art DeepAR Algorithm Was …
Assessing The Impact Of Skilled Labor Shortages On Project Cost Performance, Tamima S. Elbashbishy, Islam H. El-Adaway
Assessing The Impact Of Skilled Labor Shortages On Project Cost Performance, Tamima S. Elbashbishy, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Over The Past Decade, There Has Been A Notable Increase In Skilled Labor Shortages Within The Construction Industry. This Shortage Has Numerous Negative Consequences On Construction Projects, Such As Delays In Completion, Compromised Quality, And Higher Costs. Therefore, The Goal Of This Paper Is To Examine The Extent Of Skilled Labor Shortages Observed Throughout The Industry And Their Impact On The Cost Performance Of Construction Projects. To Achieve This Goal, The Authors Identified 10 Key Construction Trades That Heavily Rely On Skilled Labor. Subsequently, An Industry Survey Was Conducted To Measure The Extent Of Skilled Labor Shortages, As Well As …
Analyzing The Impact Of Db Versus Dbb On Cost Performance In Airport Development: A Data-Driven Approach, Ramy Khalef, Islam H. El-Adaway
Analyzing The Impact Of Db Versus Dbb On Cost Performance In Airport Development: A Data-Driven Approach, Ramy Khalef, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The Construction Of Airport Projects Can Be Complex And Costly Due To The Many Stakeholders Involved And Associated Strict Timelines. Traditional Delivery Methods, Such As Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Employed In Airport Projects Often Result In Major Cost Overruns Due To Multiple Facets. Design-Build (DB) Is A Construction Method That Combines Design And Construction Under A Single Entity, And It Has The Potential To Improve Cost Performance. None Have Evaluated DB From A Cost Perspective In The Airport Sector. This Research Fills This Gap. First, The Data Is Collected And Assessed For Validity. Second, Risk Ratings For Cost Performance Are Computed. Finally, …
Identifying And Exploring Construction Pm Evolution And Research Directions, Jeffrey S. Russell, Islam H. El-Adaway, Ramy Khalef, Fareed Salih, Gasser Ali
Identifying And Exploring Construction Pm Evolution And Research Directions, Jeffrey S. Russell, Islam H. El-Adaway, Ramy Khalef, Fareed Salih, Gasser Ali
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Project Management (PM) Is The Process Of Organization, Allocation, And Control Of Resources To Achieve A Specific Goal. Previously, PM Focused On Planning And Executing Projects According To Predetermined Objectives, But It Has Evolved To Include The Use Of Technology To Aid In Managing And Delivering Projects. However, No Research Has Provided A Comprehensive Analysis Of This PM Evolution. To Fill This Gap, This Data-Driven Study Conducted A Scientometric Analysis, Using PM-Related Research Papers, To Identify The PM Evolution Along The Holistic Life Cycle Of Its Knowledgebase. The Findings Of This Study Identify Four Distinct PM Phases: PM 1.0, PM …
A Contractual Approach To Resolving Disputes Arising From Failure To Achieve Green Certification, Bahaa Chammout, Islam H. El-Adaway
A Contractual Approach To Resolving Disputes Arising From Failure To Achieve Green Certification, Bahaa Chammout, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Green Construction Is An Approach To Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Resource-Intensive Construction. Several Certification Systems Have Been Devised And Are Globally Recognized To Provide Green Building Rating Frameworks. While A Building Can Be Designed To Achieve A Green Rating, The Rating Is Achieved Based On The Completed Facility's Actual Measured Performance. There Had Previously Been Limited Attempts To Give An In-Depth Examination Of The Remedies For Unrealized Green Ratings. As Such, This Paper Addresses This Knowledge Gap Using A Multistep Research Methodology. First, The Authors Analyzed And Classified The Nature Of Damages Resulting From Failed Green Certification Under The …
Distributed Solar Generation: Data Analytics Of The Existing Literature For Guiding Future Prospects, Gasser Ali, Islam H. El-Adaway
Distributed Solar Generation: Data Analytics Of The Existing Literature For Guiding Future Prospects, Gasser Ali, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Distributed Solar Generation (DSG) Systems Are Small-Scale Units That Are Located At Or Near End-Consumers Such As Residential Rooftop Photo-Voltaic (PV) Systems. DSG Has Driven A Plethora Of Multidisciplinary Research With Various Interrelated Topics And Perspectives. A Broad Understanding Of Research Directions And Potential Gaps In Knowledge Can Be Elusive. Accordingly, The Goal Of This Paper Is To Investigate The Research Trends Related To DSG And Explore Research Opportunities. This Is Achieved By Performing A Data-Driven Keyword Search And Network Analysis On A Large Dataset Of Publications Related To DSG To Quantify Topics Related To DSG And The Interconnectivity Between …
Exploring The Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study, Bahaa Chammout, Muaz O. Ahmed, Islam H. El-Adaway
Exploring The Root Factors Impacting Work Zone Accidents: A Mixed-Methods Study, Bahaa Chammout, Muaz O. Ahmed, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Work Zones Are Vital For Improving Infrastructural Utilities Yet Pose Significant Dangers For Workers And Drivers Who Are Often Unfamiliar With These Areas. Prior Research Examined Various Aspects Of Work Zone Accident Causation; However, The Interrelationships And Critical Combinations Among The Contributing Factors Have Not Been Fully Analyzed. This Study Aims To Identify The Underlying Factors Contributing To Work Zone Accidents And Evaluate The Different Combinations Among Them. To This Purpose, Accident Factors Were Derived From A Total Of 133 Research Articles Addressing Work Zone Safety. Social Network Analysis (SNA) And Clustering Were Used To Comprehensively Model The Identified Factors. …
Achieving Project Objectives And Improving Functions: The Benefits Of Ai And Construction Technologies, Fareed Salih, Islam H. El-Adaway
Achieving Project Objectives And Improving Functions: The Benefits Of Ai And Construction Technologies, Fareed Salih, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The Construction Industry Is Increasingly Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Construction Technologies Into Projects. However, It Lags Behind Other Industries In Terms Of Digital Transformation. One Of The Reasons For This Disparity Is The Lack Of Evidence-Based Information On AI And Technologies In Construction Projects. Hence, This Research Aims To Comprehensively Understand The Benefits Of AI Techniques And Construction Technologies And Their Role In Achieving Objectives And Improving Functions. To This End, The Authors Followed A Three-Step Research Methodology. Firstly, An Extensive Literature Review Was Conducted To Identify 4 AI Techniques, 13 Construction Technologies, And 28 Benefits Relevant To Their …
Circular Economy Strategies For Decarbonization Of The Built Environment Value Chain Scope 3 Emissions: A Network Analysis, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
Circular Economy Strategies For Decarbonization Of The Built Environment Value Chain Scope 3 Emissions: A Network Analysis, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
With The Anticipated Growth In Construction Activities, Minimizing Value Chain Emissions, Including Those Attributed To Activities Beyond An Organization's Direct Control - Aka "Scope 3" Emissions, And Adopting Circular Economy (CE) Practices Have Become Critical To Attaining The 2050 Climate Goals. Extant Literature Lacks A Value-Chain-Comprehensive Set Of CE Strategies On One Hand, And An Analysis Of Their Actual Project Applications On The Other. This Research Aims To Build A Holistic Portfolio Of CE Actionable Strategies That Span Across The Entire Built Environment Value Chain, Analyzing Their Extent Of Implementation And Interlinkages Within The Literature Versus Actual Projects. To This …
Skilled Worker Shortage Across Key Labor-Intensive Construction Trades In Union Versus Nonunion Environments, Tamima Elbashbishy, Islam H. El-Adaway
Skilled Worker Shortage Across Key Labor-Intensive Construction Trades In Union Versus Nonunion Environments, Tamima Elbashbishy, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Skilled labor plays a crucial role in ensuring that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards of quality and safety. However, the construction industry has been facing a labor shortage in recent years, which poses a significant challenge to the industry's growth and sustainability. Therefore, it is important to examine the characteristics of the construction skilled labor market to understand the factors that contribute to the shortage of skilled workers and develop strategies to address the issue. This paper fills this knowledge gap. To this end, the authors (1) collected and processed project documentation …
Building Services Engineering January/February 2024
Building Services Engineering January/February 2024
Building Services Engineering
No abstract provided.
Data-Driven Analysis Of Progressive Design Build In Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Projects, Fareed Salih, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
Data-Driven Analysis Of Progressive Design Build In Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Projects, Fareed Salih, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The United States has invested heavily in water and wastewater infrastructure projects to address growing demand and aging systems. To ensure the effective delivery of these projects, agencies are shifting toward alternative delivery methods such as progressive design build (PDB), which has demonstrated accelerated schedule and enhanced cost performance across the literature as well as multiple projects compared to traditional DB. This has raised a need for evaluating PDB's state of adoption and performance in the water and wastewater sector. To this end, the authors: (1) conducted descriptive and statistical analyses of the 21 PDB water and wastewater projects available …
An Agent-Based Cellular Automaton Simulation Model To Study Worker Safety Behavior On Construction Sites: The Impacts Of Different Social Influence Rules, Rayan H. Assaad, Mohamad Abdul Nabi, Ghiwa Assaf, Islam H. El-Adaway
An Agent-Based Cellular Automaton Simulation Model To Study Worker Safety Behavior On Construction Sites: The Impacts Of Different Social Influence Rules, Rayan H. Assaad, Mohamad Abdul Nabi, Ghiwa Assaf, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The unsafe behavior of the construction workforce is one of the leading causes of accidents in the construction industry. It has been shown that construction laborers perceive the safety behavior of their co-workers and adjust their personal safety attitudes accordingly. Thus, there has been an increasing attention to studying the impacts of the social influence and norms on the safety behavior of construction workers. While existing studies examined the factors that influence the safety behavior of the construction workforce, there is little-to-no research that specifically focused on modeling the role of social influence on the safety behavior of the workers. …
Operations Research In Civil And Environmental Engineering, Nicholas Lownes
Operations Research In Civil And Environmental Engineering, Nicholas Lownes
Open Educational Resource
The purpose of this text is introduce fundamental operations research techniques to the civil and/or environmental engineering student, providing a broad background in linear programming, integer programming and network optimization. The material is presented in such a manner so that the student does not need an extensive background in operations research or or linear algebra. Applications include transportation engineering, project management and general civil and environmental engineering applications.
Circular Economy Strategies For Reducing Embodied Carbon In Us Commercial Building Stocks: A System Dynamics Modeling Approach, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
Circular Economy Strategies For Reducing Embodied Carbon In Us Commercial Building Stocks: A System Dynamics Modeling Approach, Radwa Eissa, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Environmental concerns over embodied carbon - which is generated during the extraction, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and disposal of building materials - have been increasing as the industry shifts to renewable energy and grid decarbonization efforts prevail. Commercial buildings, a rapidly growing sector and a major source of embodied carbon, can contribute immensely to the national climate goals by transitioning into a circular economy (CE). Nevertheless, embodied carbon research is rather dispersed, with sparse data on the actual impact of different CE strategies and how they scale on nationwide commercial building stocks. To address this research need, the goal of this …
A Fuzzy Model And Decision-Support Tool For Assessing And Predicting The Probability Of Bankruptcy Of Construction Companies, Rayan H. Assaad, Ghiwa Assaf, Islam H. El-Adaway
A Fuzzy Model And Decision-Support Tool For Assessing And Predicting The Probability Of Bankruptcy Of Construction Companies, Rayan H. Assaad, Ghiwa Assaf, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Construction firms face considerable risks that might lead to business bankruptcy. Failed construction companies leave behind unfinished projects, which leads to huge losses to project owners. While previous studies were conducted to understand the factors that contribute to the bankruptcy of construction organizations, little to no research was performed to quantitatively assess the risk of construction business bankruptcy. Hence, this paper addresses this knowledge gap by developing a fuzzy model for predicting the probability of business bankruptcy of construction companies. First, the following six failure warning signs were considered: financial management system, borrowed credit, estimating and job-cost reporting, project management, …
Predicting High-Impact Research In The Construction Engineering And Management Domain Using Computational Machine Learning, Islam H. El-Adaway, Gasser G. Ali, Muaz O. Ahmed, Radwa Eissa, Mohamad Abdul Nabi, Tamima Elbashbishy, Ramy Khalef
Predicting High-Impact Research In The Construction Engineering And Management Domain Using Computational Machine Learning, Islam H. El-Adaway, Gasser G. Ali, Muaz O. Ahmed, Radwa Eissa, Mohamad Abdul Nabi, Tamima Elbashbishy, Ramy Khalef
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Construction engineering and management (CEM) domain covers multiple evolving sub-disciplines and directions. To understand those directions, numerous research efforts have conducted scientometric analysis of publications to explore their significance and impact. Despite their valuable insights, such research endeavors have been limited to exploratory analyses, whereas no previous attempt has been conducted to predict the future impact of research in CEM. This study fills this knowledge gap by performing a predictive analysis of citation metrics of publications in CEM using machine learning (ML). The developed model was trained on a dataset of 93,868 publications using an XGBoost algorithm. Testing showed that …
Studying Contribution Of Associated Stakeholders In Risk Control Of Modularized Construction Under Different Project Delivery Methods: A Graph-Restricted Cooperative Games Approach, Mohamad Abdul Nabi, Islam H. El-Adaway
Studying Contribution Of Associated Stakeholders In Risk Control Of Modularized Construction Under Different Project Delivery Methods: A Graph-Restricted Cooperative Games Approach, Mohamad Abdul Nabi, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Modularization is associated with various project benefits including cost savings, schedule reduction, improved quality, among others. However, successful implementation of modular projects requires early collaboration and proactive management of various associated risks. Both project communication structures and early engagement of all project stakeholders have a great impact on risk mitigation efficiency in modular construction. The goal of this paper is to study the stakeholders' contribution in risk control of modular construction projects under different delivery methods. To this end, the authors followed a multistep methodology including (1) literature analysis to assign 17 modular risks among the various project stakeholders; (2) …