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Reduce Energy Consumption Through Digital Twin: A Literature Review, Buddhika Priyankara Arsecularatne, Navodana Rodrigo Dr., Ruidong Chang Dr.
Reduce Energy Consumption Through Digital Twin: A Literature Review, Buddhika Priyankara Arsecularatne, Navodana Rodrigo Dr., Ruidong Chang Dr.
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The construction industry (CI) is confronted with a critical challenge: the promotion of digital transformation through digital twin (DT) technology, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions within the built environment (BE). Given the substantial influence of buildings on global emissions, it is imperative to implement energy-efficient solutions. DT technology has emerged as a transformative instrument for the monitoring and optimising building energy use, particularly when it is incorporated with automated building management systems. This integration enables precise energy regulation, real-time insights, and substantial energy savings. This study conducted a systematic literature review of 60 articles from 2020 to …
Exploring Fire Safety Challenges On Construction Sites: Insights From Stakeholders, Kexin Liu, Gaang Lee, Max Kinateder, Vicente A. González
Exploring Fire Safety Challenges On Construction Sites: Insights From Stakeholders, Kexin Liu, Gaang Lee, Max Kinateder, Vicente A. González
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Construction sites face significant fire safety challenges due to flammable materials, hot work, a dynamic environment, and large workforces. Despite efforts to improve construction safety, fire incidents continue to pose a significant risk to construction workers, properties, and surrounding buildings. This paper aims to identify and prioritize current construction fire safety challenges and further guide future research directions. A structured hybrid workshop was conducted to gather insights from relevant stakeholders across industry, health and safety organizations, and standards organizations. Prior to the workshop, challenges were identified through literature and an online survey completed by participants. In the first part of …
Improving User Experience Through Bedroom Lighting Services For Older People Living In Personal Houses, Mei-Yung Leung, Yueran Li
Improving User Experience Through Bedroom Lighting Services For Older People Living In Personal Houses, Mei-Yung Leung, Yueran Li
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The global ageing tendency underscores the necessity for indoor building services to accommodate the needs of older adults. Bedroom lighting services encompass both natural and electric lighting as well as supporting facilities such as light control, shading devices, and anti-reflection finishes. It facilitates visual interactions between occupants and their living environment. The user experience of older people reflects the extent to which current bedroom lighting services address their needs, which significantly influences their well-being in later years. Key aspects valued by older users can be divided into the sufficiency of task lighting, evenness during movement, navigation in the room, convenience, …
Mapping Public-Private Partnerships With Smart Retrofitting In Built Infrastructure Facilities: A Bibliometric Analysis And Systematic Review, Nimesha S. Jayasena, Sanduni Peiris, Daniel W. M. Chan, Mohan M. Kumaraswamy, Joseph H. K. Lai
Mapping Public-Private Partnerships With Smart Retrofitting In Built Infrastructure Facilities: A Bibliometric Analysis And Systematic Review, Nimesha S. Jayasena, Sanduni Peiris, Daniel W. M. Chan, Mohan M. Kumaraswamy, Joseph H. K. Lai
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Against the backdrop of burgeoning global interest in sustainable development, this study pioneers a bibliometric analysis and systematic review focusing on the intersection of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and smart retrofitting (SR) for built infrastructure facilities, including both buildings and civil engineering infrastructure facilities. As the demand for intelligent and eco-friendly solutions escalates, integrating the particular strengths of PPPs with those of SR, charters a new course that synergises and extends the reach of each approach by itself. Drawing on the relevant research publications from the ‘Scopus’ database, this paper utilizes the ‘VOSviewer’ software to unravel the collaborative landscapes within the …
Designing And Prototyping A Smart Upper-Limb Exoskeleton For Enhancing Wellbeing And Productivity In Construction, Alireza Moghayedi, Carlos Cifuentes, Marcela Munera, Mohammadhadi Sarajchi
Designing And Prototyping A Smart Upper-Limb Exoskeleton For Enhancing Wellbeing And Productivity In Construction, Alireza Moghayedi, Carlos Cifuentes, Marcela Munera, Mohammadhadi Sarajchi
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The construction industry is plagued by high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), workplace injuries, and low worker productivity, necessitating innovative solutions to enhance worker safety, health, and efficiency. This study presents the design and prototyping of, a wearable upper-limb exoskeleton (EXOCON) tailored for construction tasks, particularly heavy lifting. The exoskeleton integrates advanced technologies, including ergonomic and biomechanical engineering, multimodal sensory systems, and a hierarchical control architecture, to provide active assistance while minimizing physical strain on workers. Anthropometric and 3D body scanning techniques were employed to customize the design for diverse body sizes and genders, ensuring user inclusivity and comfort. EXOCON’s …
Case Study: Comparison Study Between Dispute Adjudication Boards And Arbitrations For Construction Contract Resolution, Sebastian Soto Ortiz, Daniel J. Mascaraque Glenn
Case Study: Comparison Study Between Dispute Adjudication Boards And Arbitrations For Construction Contract Resolution, Sebastian Soto Ortiz, Daniel J. Mascaraque Glenn
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The construction Industry is a sector vulnerable to disputes in terms of parties not being able to reach agreements. Collaboration between parties (client, contractor, subcontractors) is altered when a conflict arises and threatens to disturb relations, schedules and even the project itself. Typical methods to solve unresolved disputes involve arbitrations and court litigation, however, both options present conditions that take time and cost from both parties. Managing dispute resolution methods in construction contracts is crucial to avoid delays and ensure the work completion within the scheduled timeframe. This paper investigates the implementation and effectiveness of Dispute Arbitration Boards (DABs) in …
Health And Safety Perceptions Of Construction Workers In Denmark, Cristina Toca Pérez, Malik Namage, Lorenzo Loyola, Melisa Ergul, Stephanie T. Salling
Health And Safety Perceptions Of Construction Workers In Denmark, Cristina Toca Pérez, Malik Namage, Lorenzo Loyola, Melisa Ergul, Stephanie T. Salling
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Construction is among the most hazardous industries, with risk factors existing on multiple levels, ranging from individual to organizational issues. Ensuring a healthy and safe workplace is crucial for worker performance and job satisfaction and is also highlighted in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This study involved a national survey among construction workers in Denmark conducted in 2023. The study aimed to address two primary research questions: 1) the number of years of industry experience and 2) the size of projects influence workers' perceptions of Health and Safety (H&S). The research design involved six steps: 1. Theoretical framework, 2. …
Renewable Energy Projects For Un Sdgs: A Literature Review, Karmila Seran, James Rotimi, An Le Thi Hoai
Renewable Energy Projects For Un Sdgs: A Literature Review, Karmila Seran, James Rotimi, An Le Thi Hoai
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In 2015 all UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which provides roadmap for peace and prosperity for the world. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the center of it. This study examines the vital role that renewable energy projects play in accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations considering the growing environmental concerns and the pressing need for sustainable development. This research employs a critical literature review approach to review studies on the practices of renewable energy projects to achieve SDGs. The findings underscore the importance of continued investment in renewable …
Socio-Sustainable Architectural Design Through Ethical Implementation Of Generative Design And Artificial Intelligence, Yael Netser, Erica Cochran Hameen, Pingbo Tang
Socio-Sustainable Architectural Design Through Ethical Implementation Of Generative Design And Artificial Intelligence, Yael Netser, Erica Cochran Hameen, Pingbo Tang
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The design and valuation of buildings require a weighted assessment of many qualitative and quantitative values; the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can potentially enhance this process and the built environment. However, preserving the ethics and social sustainability of architectural design is crucial. Generative Design (GD) can potentially add value to new buildings and improve functionality and sustainability by generating design while weighing many quantitative measures effectively (e.g., functionality, economy, energy performance etc.). Generative AI (GAI) can potentially generate and assess designs based on learning from large sets of quantitative and qualitative data. However, underlying qualitative social, cultural, and ethical …
Exploring The Interplay Between Digital Technologies And Circular Procurement In The Construction Industry: Current Trends And Future Research Directions, Benjamin Kwaku Ababio, Weisheng Lu, Prince Antwi-Afari, Frank Ato Ghansah Dr
Exploring The Interplay Between Digital Technologies And Circular Procurement In The Construction Industry: Current Trends And Future Research Directions, Benjamin Kwaku Ababio, Weisheng Lu, Prince Antwi-Afari, Frank Ato Ghansah Dr
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Amidst advancements in the adoption of digital technologies (DT) for the construction industry, the supply and value chain management function has undergone significant transformation in recent times. This transformation has created new possibilities for enhancing sustainability practices in the industry, with circular procurement (CP) as an undoubtedly crucial strategy to achieve circular economy goals on construction projects. However, the links between DT and CP, as well as their implications for construction supply chain processes, have remained unclear with limited research attention. This study addresses the knowledge gap by employing a comprehensive review of extant literature to gather insights into the …
Enhancing Disaster Resilience: A Review Of Public-Private Partnership Models For Secondary Hazard Risk Transfer, Olabode Emmanuel Ogunmakinde, Temitope Egbelakin
Enhancing Disaster Resilience: A Review Of Public-Private Partnership Models For Secondary Hazard Risk Transfer, Olabode Emmanuel Ogunmakinde, Temitope Egbelakin
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Disasters, whether natural or man-made, often result in cascading secondary impacts that exacerbate direct damages and losses. While governments at different levels bear most of the response and recovery costs, the increasing frequency and severity of disasters have stretched public budgets, suggesting the need for collaboration with the private sector. However, innovative risk transfer instruments involving private capital markets have emerged globally to help governments and communities better manage expenditures related to secondary hazards. Therefore, this study reviews public-private partnership (PPP) models to identify those that can help transfer risks associated with secondary hazards. Through a systematic review of literature …
Advancing Sustainability Through Smart Building Concepts In Developing Countries: Insights From Ghana, Frank Ato Ghansah Dr, Amos Darko Dr, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari Dr, Benjamin Kwaku Ababio, Young Bert, Rafiu Seidu, Nazif Amina, De-Graft Owusu-Manu
Advancing Sustainability Through Smart Building Concepts In Developing Countries: Insights From Ghana, Frank Ato Ghansah Dr, Amos Darko Dr, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari Dr, Benjamin Kwaku Ababio, Young Bert, Rafiu Seidu, Nazif Amina, De-Graft Owusu-Manu
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The last decade has seen a paradigm shift in building sector research from sustainable building to smart building, and it is anticipated that these two concepts will merge, meeting the increasing demands of the United Nations sustainable development goals 3, 9, 11, 13, and 17. However, it is discernible from prior studies that developing countries lack the proper means to adopt the smart building concept to achieve sustainability in the building sector, and this has received inadequate attention in existing studies. Thus, this study identifies the critical factors to adopt the smart building concept for sustainability throughout the building lifecycle …
Developing A Smart Retrofitting Decision-Making Model For Office Buildings: A Case Study, Sanduni Peiris, Joseph Lai, Mohan Kumaraswamy
Developing A Smart Retrofitting Decision-Making Model For Office Buildings: A Case Study, Sanduni Peiris, Joseph Lai, Mohan Kumaraswamy
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In an era where the imperative for global sustainable development has never been more pronounced, this paper unveils the process in developing a novel, Smart Retrofitting (SR) decision-making model for buildings. With various intelligent automation routes/options offered by smart retrofits, streamlining the decision-making process in choosing the optimal retrofit options not only enhances efficiency but also empowers building stakeholders to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable practices, fostering resource efficiency, and contributing to the global commitment to sustainable development goals. Employing a mixed-method approach, the early stages of this research, which involved an extensive literature review, a focus group …
Challenges And Benefits Of Using Bim Technologies To Improve Construction Safety: An Exploratory Case Study, Abdulaziz Alotaibi, John A. Gambatese
Challenges And Benefits Of Using Bim Technologies To Improve Construction Safety: An Exploratory Case Study, Abdulaziz Alotaibi, John A. Gambatese
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) continues to experience rapid growth in the construction industry. BIM changes how design and construction can be approached by using algorithms that automatically assess various elements of project designs and construction, including potential safety risk. Compared with other approaches which evaluate safety risk during the design and execution phases, BIM models can help reduce the number of workers and resources used to ensure proper safety management. This paper presents a research study to investigate BIM technologies (e.g., Robotic Total Station and Navisworks) commonly implemented and any challenges and needed improvements to benefit construction safety. The research …
Facilities Management Integration Into Construction Management Curriculum: Core Competencies, Deniz Besiktepe, Barry Mcauley, Anthony E. Sparkling, James Jenkins, Mark Mulville
Facilities Management Integration Into Construction Management Curriculum: Core Competencies, Deniz Besiktepe, Barry Mcauley, Anthony E. Sparkling, James Jenkins, Mark Mulville
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The construction industry has long been known for issues in stakeholder collaboration due to the fragmentation in its realm. Facilities Management (FM) received increasing attention with the shifted trends of the construction industry from a siloed discipline to a holistic approach where educational efforts need to align with this transformation. FM and building operations related topics need to be infused into the construction management (CM) curriculum to improve the analytical reasoning and critical thinking of the future workforce. With that, this study aims to identify the core competencies in CM and FM areas as a first step to determining the …
Evaluation Of Temporary Structures Contractual Frameworks: An Industry-Wide Survey Study, Ali E. Esmail, John A. Gambatese, Abdulaziz Alotaibi
Evaluation Of Temporary Structures Contractual Frameworks: An Industry-Wide Survey Study, Ali E. Esmail, John A. Gambatese, Abdulaziz Alotaibi
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Temporary structures are integral to construction. Yet, the complexities and risks associated with these structures often need to be more adequately addressed in standard construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) contracts. This gap in practice underscores the need for an in-depth exploration of contractual challenges and potential improvements related to temporary structures. This study investigated the barriers to including comprehensive risk provisions in standard CM/GC contracts for temporary structures and assessed industry professionals' perspectives on their effectiveness and potential improvements. Employing a survey questionnaire distributed across all 50 states in the United States, the research garnered 465 valid responses from various industry …
Assessment Of Awareness And Integration Of Industry 4.0 Technologies To Enhance Construction H&S Site Operation In South Africa, Iruka C. Anugwo, Utsile Nzungeni
Assessment Of Awareness And Integration Of Industry 4.0 Technologies To Enhance Construction H&S Site Operation In South Africa, Iruka C. Anugwo, Utsile Nzungeni
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The study focused on establishing an alternative to the traditional methods of mitigating construction accidents by exploring the usage of technology to monitor the movement of workers and construction equipment with the hopes of avoiding an accident before it occurs. Construction accidents is a topic that has been thoroughly investigated in the construction industry for several decades as the industry has been plagued with fatalities and injuries throughout its history however, the high number of accidents is persisting. The Eastern Cape region is no exception with high numbers of accidents that have a high cost of accidents. This research was …
Smart Device Energy Adaptation: Critical Drivers Towards Energy Sustainability In Purpose-Built Student Housing Market In Ghana, Iruka C. Anugwo, Miller W. Appau, Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong, Jachike C. Anugwo
Smart Device Energy Adaptation: Critical Drivers Towards Energy Sustainability In Purpose-Built Student Housing Market In Ghana, Iruka C. Anugwo, Miller W. Appau, Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong, Jachike C. Anugwo
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The high demand and energy consumption in student housing raise significant financial, social, environmental, and organizational concerns in achieving sustainability. This study assesses the critical drivers of smart energy adaptation among Purpose-Built student housing in Ghana. The study used a quantitative research method, whilst 225 questionnaire surveys were distributed among the student housing investors (through Public-Private Partnership) within eight public tertiary and technical universities in Ghana. The study findings uncovered eight energy devices used in student housing in Ghana, which were classified into entertainment, cooking, learning, ventilation, heating, laundry, consumer electronics, and personal grooming appliances. Thus, a 59%, 25%, and …
Resilient Technology Adoption By Facility Managers For Enhanced Building Resilience In The Usa, Sandeep Langar, Sarel Lavy
Resilient Technology Adoption By Facility Managers For Enhanced Building Resilience In The Usa, Sandeep Langar, Sarel Lavy
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Climate changes significantly impose stresses on the physical and the built environment. Facility Managers (FMs) within the buildings are vital in maintaining the optimal performance of facilities, particularly in the face of increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters. Therefore, this study presents preliminary findings about the in-house facility managers' adoption and implementation patterns for technologies enhancing the resilience of a facility within the USA. The research also identifies the barriers to adopting resilient technologies, per the facility managers. The research utilized an online survey with the facility managers within the USA as the general population. When the publication was …
The Impact Of Physically Demanding Human-Drone Communication On Worker Mental Stress, Woei-Chyi Chang, Shiva Pooladvand, Sogand Hasanzadeh
The Impact Of Physically Demanding Human-Drone Communication On Worker Mental Stress, Woei-Chyi Chang, Shiva Pooladvand, Sogand Hasanzadeh
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While drones have exhibited considerable potential to revolutionize the construction industry, previous studies across domains have proposed that human-drone interaction could cause adverse impacts on humans (e.g., collision and discomfort). Given that construction has been recognized as a hazardous and high-stress workplace, it deserves deep exploration regarding how newly introduced drones will influence worker well-being during the interaction. However, there is a paucity of research on worker stress when communicating with drones in construction. Successful human-drone interaction must necessitate seamless and comfortable communication between workers and drones. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of physically demanding response levels on construction …
Analyzing Employment Disparities In Construction Science & Management (Csm) Graduates For Specialty Trade Contractors (Stc), Vivek Sharma, Dhaval R. Gajjar, Stuti Garg, Adam Hoots, Gopika Viswanathan
Analyzing Employment Disparities In Construction Science & Management (Csm) Graduates For Specialty Trade Contractors (Stc), Vivek Sharma, Dhaval R. Gajjar, Stuti Garg, Adam Hoots, Gopika Viswanathan
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The United States construction industry has grappled with labor shortages for years. Numerous studies have focused on attracting younger generations to the general contracting sector; however, more research needs to be conducted on why young graduates from construction science management (CSM) programs tend to favor general contracting over subcontracting careers. This research aims to bridge this gap by exploring the reasons behind the disinterest in subcontracting careers among recent graduates. The literature review identified several studies that examine the motivational factors and incentives driving individuals to work for Specialty Trade Contractors (STCs) in the construction industry. These studies also discuss …
Strategies For Mitigating The Challenges Of Post-Disaster Reconstruction Projects: A Systematic Literature Review, Alexander E. Omoraka, Temitope Egbelakin, Sittimont Kanjanabootra
Strategies For Mitigating The Challenges Of Post-Disaster Reconstruction Projects: A Systematic Literature Review, Alexander E. Omoraka, Temitope Egbelakin, Sittimont Kanjanabootra
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The impacts of disasters range from social to physical, which comprise psychological impacts, economic impacts, casualties, damage to buildings and infrastructure, etc. While developing countries like Nigeria and Nepal are prone to suffering more human casualties, the effects of disasters in developed countries like Australia and Japan are felt more in buildings and infrastructure. Disasters leave the affected areas deprived of the capacity to function normally without support. Construction projects constitute the greatest loss component in the event of major disasters and thus render people homeless, insecure, and susceptible to unpleasant conditions. This makes post-disaster reconstruction a must in places …
Sidewalk Pavement Defect Detection With Instance Segmentation: A Step Towards Improving Sidewalk Quality, Abdul-Mugis Yussif, Tarek Zayed, Ridwan Taiwo, Ali Fares
Sidewalk Pavement Defect Detection With Instance Segmentation: A Step Towards Improving Sidewalk Quality, Abdul-Mugis Yussif, Tarek Zayed, Ridwan Taiwo, Ali Fares
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Making cities walkable and supportive of non-motorized transportation enhances sustainability and inclusivity. Sidewalks, the primary infrastructure in direct contact with pedestrians to support their daily travel needs, deteriorate and develop faults with time and continuous use. However, manual and commonly available non-destructive inspections often are slow, labor-intensive, and cost-inhibitive. This study proposes a quick and cheap method using instance segmentation techniques to detect sidewalk pavement surface defects automatically. The proposed methods are two instance innovative approaches to train the Mask R-CNN (MRCNN) instance segmentation model to identify and provide the respective boundaries of each defect. The first and most reliable …
Offsite Evolution: Do We Really Understand The Potential Impact Of Technology On Industry 5.0?, Volkan Ezcan, Jack S. Goulding, Jeff H. Rankin, Brandon Searle, Mohammed Arif
Offsite Evolution: Do We Really Understand The Potential Impact Of Technology On Industry 5.0?, Volkan Ezcan, Jack S. Goulding, Jeff H. Rankin, Brandon Searle, Mohammed Arif
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Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) has repeatedly been extoled as a panacea solution for addressing ‘traditional’ construction challenges – ergo: time, quality and cost. However, it is posited here that there are grounds to challenge this preconception, particularly from a technology perspective, given industry’s need to align to Industry 5.0. Arguably (and somewhat contentiously), the industry is still in the process of trying to understand the concepts underpinning Industry 4.0. Thus, in order to understand this perceived disparity, this research used the antecedents from CIB’s Offsite Production and Manufacturing research roadmap (TG74 – publication 372) produced in 2013 as a starting point …
Systematic Conjunction Of Bim And Lean For The Enrichment Of Quality And Enhancement Of Sustainability In Construction Projects, Rashid Maqbool, Shaik Ahmed Irfan
Systematic Conjunction Of Bim And Lean For The Enrichment Of Quality And Enhancement Of Sustainability In Construction Projects, Rashid Maqbool, Shaik Ahmed Irfan
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Globally, several different kinds of construction techniques are in use. To guarantee the building plan is completed on schedule and with the least amount of environmental impact possible, each permitted business is putting innovative, cutting-edge techniques into practise. The joint use of BIM and lean concepts is among the most cutting-edge methods for monitoring and managing construction projects. The present study will show the benefits of BIM in the construction sector, which might give different construction organisations sustainability. Purposive sampling and both qualitative and quantitative methodologies have been applied in this situation. Professionals from the UK and Indian construction industries …
Generative Artificial Intelligence And Virtual Reality: Emerging Future Of The Building Component Inspection Training, Mohammad Movahedi, Carlos Bravo, Juyeong Choi
Generative Artificial Intelligence And Virtual Reality: Emerging Future Of The Building Component Inspection Training, Mohammad Movahedi, Carlos Bravo, Juyeong Choi
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The assessment of building components, which is typically performed through visual inspections, is critical to the maintenance planning and other decisions made during the operation and use stage of the building life cycle. This paper introduces a framework leveraging generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and virtual reality (VR) to improve facility inspectors' training, which eventually can help with the informed decisions that stakeholders should make. Buildings are complex facilities that demand precise and unbiased condition evaluations. Traditional training approaches rely heavily on limited texture images and descriptions collected in prior studies, which restrict the range of conditions inspectors can study …
Enhancing Sustainable, Safe, And Efficient Construction Practices: A Systematic Review Of Advanced Interface Techniques For Heavy Machinery Guidance, Ahmad Alshami, Moustafa Elsayed, Juyeong Choi
Enhancing Sustainable, Safe, And Efficient Construction Practices: A Systematic Review Of Advanced Interface Techniques For Heavy Machinery Guidance, Ahmad Alshami, Moustafa Elsayed, Juyeong Choi
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Effective heavy machinery operation is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability in construction, particularly by enabling precise resource utilization and reducing environmental impact. Digital advancements, including improved operator-system interfaces, play a critical role in achieving these outcomes by supporting informed decision-making while minimizing cognitive overload and operator distraction. However, selecting the most appropriate interface tool for heavy machinery remains a challenge due to the diverse operational requirements and varying impacts of available technologies. This study explores the effectiveness of interface tools in heavy machinery guidance systems through a systematic literature review. It identifies and categorizes tools such as conventional …
Brain Activity Patterns While Viewing Construction Signs: An Eeg Study Of Attention And Memory Encoding, Minghao Dong, Chiu Yu-Chin, Behzad Esmaeili
Brain Activity Patterns While Viewing Construction Signs: An Eeg Study Of Attention And Memory Encoding, Minghao Dong, Chiu Yu-Chin, Behzad Esmaeili
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To support efforts to improve safety communication within a construction setting, this study investigated the neural correlates of attention and memory encoding from subjects viewing construction signs to observe whether neural oscillations during viewing relate to participants’ subsequent recall of the safety information. The study recruited seventeen participants with construction-related backgrounds and collected electroencephalography (EEG) data as participants viewed construction signs. A subsequent memory test using hit rates categorized participants into groups with excellent versus poor memory of the signs. Event-related time-frequency analyses examined frontal gamma (associated with attention) and prefrontal theta (associated with memory encoding) oscillations as a function …
Automaticity And Mindfulness In Construction, Oluwaseun Samuel Olabode, Ikechukwu Sylvester Onuchukwu, Sebastien Helie, Behzad Esmaeili
Automaticity And Mindfulness In Construction, Oluwaseun Samuel Olabode, Ikechukwu Sylvester Onuchukwu, Sebastien Helie, Behzad Esmaeili
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Mindfulness is critical in enhancing workers’ safety and productivity by improving attention regulation. Attention is a key factor in task performance, influencing the balance between safety and efficiency in repetitive work environments. One factor that significantly impacts attention is skill automaticity, which is associated with reduced attentional requirements following repetition or practice. Despite the known relationship between mindfulness and attention, the interaction between mindfulness dimensions and automaticity remains unknown. This study addresses this gap by investigating how mindfulness influences attention during the transition from novice to expert in a repetitive construction task, providing insights into the interplay between mindfulness, attention, …
Lean Digital Management For Production Control, Kevin Mchugh Mr
Lean Digital Management For Production Control, Kevin Mchugh Mr
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The understanding of Lean Construction (LC) management philosophy is essential to making effective decisions in construction projects. LC's philosophy focuses on identifying and eliminating process waste while adding value to production. In construction management, timely decisions and instructions can positively impact projects. This paper will examine how lean and digital methodology can positively influence construction management. This research focuses on a digitised Last Planner System® (LPS) that provides a collaborative platform to make informed decisions promptly. Integrating numerous digital platforms, such as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with 4K camera technology and virtual field walks using 360° images. The synergy …