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Enhance Green Space Accessibility To Improve Quality Of Life In Hanoi's Inner City, Phuong M.T. Le, Huong T.D. Nguyen
Enhance Green Space Accessibility To Improve Quality Of Life In Hanoi's Inner City, Phuong M.T. Le, Huong T.D. Nguyen
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Urban green spaces play an important role in improving environmental quality and enhancing the quality of life in cities. However, in high-density urban areas such as the inner city of Hanoi, the distribution of green spaces and residents’ accessibility to these spaces remain uneven. This study applies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate the accessibility of urban green spaces in the historical inner-city area of Hanoi. Spatial datasets including parks, public gardens, water bodies, residential distribution, and administrative boundaries were integrated into a GIS database. Spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS were used to calculate residents’ accessibility to green spaces within …
Northern Vietnamese Catholic Churches In A Contemporary Context: From Religious Space To Community Space, Van Vu Nguyen, Viet Huy Nguyen
Northern Vietnamese Catholic Churches In A Contemporary Context: From Religious Space To Community Space, Van Vu Nguyen, Viet Huy Nguyen
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In the context of contemporary Vietnamese society, religious buildings not only serve a religious function and role but are also increasingly involved in community life and the architectural and landscape spaces of urban and rural areas. Catholic churches in Northern Vietnam are a typical example, clearly reflecting the process of integration and development in the face of socio-economic, cultural, and construction technology changes. This article focuses on analyzing the transformation of church architecture in this region during the contemporary period, through aspects such as spatial organization, architectural form, construction materials and technology, and the relationship with the local landscape and …
Barriers To Essential Services On Construction Sites: A Reflection Of Sexual Health Services., Henerico Henerico, Geraldine Kikwasi, Joel Zambi
Barriers To Essential Services On Construction Sites: A Reflection Of Sexual Health Services., Henerico Henerico, Geraldine Kikwasi, Joel Zambi
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Sexual health services being are critical for the well-being of construction workers, however, it has been lacking attention in many occupational settings. In Tanzania, construction workers, many of whom operate under informal or temporary conditions, face various sexual health challenges. This study examines the barriers to providing sexual health services on construction sites. Data was obtained from 80 randomly selected respondents on ongoing construction sites using questionnaires. The main barriers to providing sexual health are lack of funding for sexual health education, exclusion of sexual health from occupational health and safety, absence of collaborations between workplace with clinics or NGOs, …
Evaluating The Role Of Government In Triple Bottom Line Impact Of Circular Economy Practices In The Construction Industry Using Pls-Sem Analysis, Swati Sinha, J. S. Sudarsan, Hindavi Gavali, Abhijat Arun Abhyankar
Evaluating The Role Of Government In Triple Bottom Line Impact Of Circular Economy Practices In The Construction Industry Using Pls-Sem Analysis, Swati Sinha, J. S. Sudarsan, Hindavi Gavali, Abhijat Arun Abhyankar
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The construction industry is a significant contributor to environmental degradation, economic inefficiency, and social inequities. In response, the adoption of Circular Economy (CE) practices has emerged as a vital strategy to mitigate these challenges by promoting sustainable resource use, waste reduction, and value creation across the project lifecycle. This study aims to evaluate the role of government support in influencing Triple Bottom Line (TBL) outcomes, economic, environmental, and social, within the construction industry. Using a quantitative approach, a survey was administered to collect responses from industry stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and project managers. The collected data were analysed using Partial …
A Multi-Fidelity Approach For Forecasting Seismic Responses In Building Structures, Quynh Doan Thi Mai, Viet Hung Dang, Trong Phu Nguyen
A Multi-Fidelity Approach For Forecasting Seismic Responses In Building Structures, Quynh Doan Thi Mai, Viet Hung Dang, Trong Phu Nguyen
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In this study, a hybrid physics-based and data-driven model is proposed to reliably forecast the dynamic responses of structures under time-varying excitations. While detailed physics-based models are accurate, they are computationally intensive; conversely, purely data-driven models are efficient but highly dependent on data quality and volume. The proposed hybrid approach bridges this gap by combining a fast, low-fidelity physics-based model with a data-driven corrector to predict the residuals between the low-fidelity approximation and the high-fidelity target. Specifically, the low-fidelity physical model relies on a multi-degree-of-freedom mass-spring-damper system, while the data-driven corrector is based on a selective state-space neural network. The …
How Construction Site Characteristics Shape Workers' Mental Health And Wellbeing, Parisa Moshashaei, Hamed Golzad, Henry Liu, Nasser Bagheri
How Construction Site Characteristics Shape Workers' Mental Health And Wellbeing, Parisa Moshashaei, Hamed Golzad, Henry Liu, Nasser Bagheri
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Psychosocial risks in construction are increasingly recognised, yet evidence remains fragmented regarding how site-level physical and operational characteristics shape workers’ mental health and wellbeing. This exploratory study aims to develop an evidence-based conceptual framework to identify relationships between construction site characteristics and workers’ mental health and wellbeing. A systematic literature review of 51 studies (2014–2025) identified 34 site-related indicators grouped into five domains: environmental conditions, welfare amenities and facilities, safety and security, work settings and practices, and physical space design. These domains were then examined through 21 semi-structured interviews with site-based workers across Australian commercial and residential building projects. Interview …
Green Infrastructure Integration Into Technical Infrastructure Planning In Peri-Urban Villages: A Case Study Of La Ca Village, Hanoi, Tu Ngoc Tong, Nghia Xuan Nguyen
Green Infrastructure Integration Into Technical Infrastructure Planning In Peri-Urban Villages: A Case Study Of La Ca Village, Hanoi, Tu Ngoc Tong, Nghia Xuan Nguyen
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Rapid urbanization in Hanoi has significantly transformed peri-urban villages, leading to the loss of water bodies, green spaces, and permeable surfaces, and increasing risks of flooding, environmental degradation, and declining living quality. While green infrastructure (GI) has been widely studied, its integration into technical infrastructure planning in peri-urban transitional areas remains insufficiently explored. This study examines how GI can be integrated into technical infrastructure planning in such contexts, using La Ca Village (Hanoi) as an empirical case study. The research methodology combines baseline data collection and spatial-technical analysis to identify key issues and intervention potentials. At the conceptual level, the …
Mitigating Llm Hallucinations In Construction Safety: A Model-First Framework With Retrieval-Augmented Validation, Quang-Vu Phung, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Po-Han Chen
Mitigating Llm Hallucinations In Construction Safety: A Model-First Framework With Retrieval-Augmented Validation, Quang-Vu Phung, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Po-Han Chen
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Urban rail construction is one of the most safety-critical engineering domains, where even minor errors can lead to catastrophic consequences. Large Language Models (LLMs) offer promising capabilities for automating safety risk extraction from accident reports; however, their deployment is critically hindered by hallucinations – outputs that are fluent yet factually incorrect or logically inconsistent. Existing prompting methods such as Chain-of-Thought rely on implicit reasoning without explicit problem representation, leading to brittleness, logical drift, and undetected constraint violations. This paper addresses key research gaps in current approaches, including the lack of constraint grounding in authoritative knowledge bases, the absence of explicit …
An Assessment Of The Extent Of Adherence To Health And Safety Regulations At Building Construction Sites In And Around Gaborone, Joseph Ssegawa, Kganetso Kgotlaetsile
An Assessment Of The Extent Of Adherence To Health And Safety Regulations At Building Construction Sites In And Around Gaborone, Joseph Ssegawa, Kganetso Kgotlaetsile
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The article presents findings of a study aimed at assessing the extent to which health and safety regulations (HSR) are adhered to at building construction sites in and around Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. The study was motivated by the increasing levels of construction activity in Botswana, alongside some incidents of construction related accidents reported in the media. A structured questionnaire survey was used in the study. It was administered to 126 construction workers and seven government health and safety inspectors. The SPSS software was used to analyse data. The findings showed that, there is a low adherence to …
Strategies For Addressing Lift Installation Hindrances In Low-To Mid-Rise Apartment Buildings, Mark Pim-Wusu, Clinton Aigbavboa
Strategies For Addressing Lift Installation Hindrances In Low-To Mid-Rise Apartment Buildings, Mark Pim-Wusu, Clinton Aigbavboa
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This study investigates strategies to address lift installation challenges in low-to mid-rise apartment buildings in the Greater Accra Region, recognising the essential role of lift systems in enhancing accessibility, functionality, and efficiency in modern multi-storey developments. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from 133 purposively selected building occupants to identify key hindrances and practical strategies for effective lift adoption. The findings reveal that although lifts remain underutilised in many residential buildings, several strategic measures can mitigate installation challenges. These include optimising space during design, conducting cost–benefit analyses, and ensuring strict compliance with building codes. The study underscores the …
Gis-Based Database Construction For Detailed Urban Planning: A Case Study Of Cad Data Conversion In Bac Ninh, Vietnam, Phuong Thi Minh Le, Hiep Ngoc Pham
Gis-Based Database Construction For Detailed Urban Planning: A Case Study Of Cad Data Conversion In Bac Ninh, Vietnam, Phuong Thi Minh Le, Hiep Ngoc Pham
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Detailed planning data are commonly stored in CAD format, which limits effective spatial data management and analysis. This study develops a GIS database for detailed planning by converting CAD data into a geodatabase environment, with Huong Mac Ward, Bac Ninh Province as the case study area. A workflow is proposed to convert CAD-based planning data into a GIS database, aiming to support consistent data organization and practical use in planning management. The workflow includes CAD data standardization, conversion into spatial features, and GIS database structure design. CAD data are processed and organized before being transformed into spatial objects suitable for …
Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei
Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei
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The construction industry in Ghana, unsurprisingly, remains one of the most hazardous sectors, underscoring the need for effective safety training interventions. This study investigates the perceived impact of safety training programs on construction workers’ safety performance in Ghana with the aim of proposing evidence-based recommendations to enhance training effectiveness. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was adopted, employing a stratified random sampling technique to select site workers, safety officers, and project managers from large (D1K1) and medium (D2K2) contractors. Data were collected from 306 respondents using a structured questionnaire that covered safety training characteristics, perceived effectiveness, safety knowledge, and performance indicators. …
Has The Construction Industry Become More Inclusive? A Diachronic Investigation Of Challenges And Changed Experiences Of Women In The Industry, Katerina Prevelianaki
Has The Construction Industry Become More Inclusive? A Diachronic Investigation Of Challenges And Changed Experiences Of Women In The Industry, Katerina Prevelianaki
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A traditionally male dominated industry, construction always struggled to attract and retain women, and despite efforts and legislation encouraging equality and inclusion, women continue to be a minority in this space. Challenges women have faced have been documented; it is, nevertheless, unclear whether the same problems continue to occur in ways they did in the past, how the challenges have evolved over time, and how these have potentially brought a changed experience for women, while research investigating those issues diachronically is sparse. This paper adopts a retrospective approach on women in construction; it explores how the industry landscape has been …
Exploring The Interpersonal Stressors Of Safety Officers In The Construction Industry Via A Focus Group, Wenqian Yang, Mei-Yung Leung
Exploring The Interpersonal Stressors Of Safety Officers In The Construction Industry Via A Focus Group, Wenqian Yang, Mei-Yung Leung
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The construction industry is inherently hazardous, making effective safety management critical for project success and worker well-being. Safety officers play a crucial role in the safety management system. They act as the central bridge for communication and coordination across all organizational levels, from top management and inter-departmental peers to frontline workers. Safety officers often face hostility, resistance, and social isolation due to the unique nature of their duties, as they frequently need to identify non-compliance and rectify the mistakes of colleagues and workers. Despite the complex interpersonal relationships in their daily work, the interpersonal stressors experienced by them still remain …
Impact Of Organizational Stressors On Stress Among Foreign Construction Workers From Nepal, Khursheed Ahmed, Mei-Yung Leung, Wenqian Yang
Impact Of Organizational Stressors On Stress Among Foreign Construction Workers From Nepal, Khursheed Ahmed, Mei-Yung Leung, Wenqian Yang
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The construction industry in developed regions relies heavily on foreign labour. Working in a new environment exposes these workers to unique organizational stressors that can deteriorate their well-being. Specifically, Nepalese Construction Workers (NCWs) face distinct challenges that may lead to severe physical and psychological stress. This study, therefore, aims to identify the critical organizational stressors and their impact on the stress of NCWs. Based on a conceptual model, a questionnaire survey was adopted to collect data from NCWs. In order to investigate the relationships among stressors (i.e., ethnic barriers, lack of acceptance, insufficient authority, low reward, and unfair treatment) and …
The Impact Of Commute Length On Safety And Wellbeing In Uk Construction Workers, Amy Brandreth, Billy Hare, Kenneth Lawani
The Impact Of Commute Length On Safety And Wellbeing In Uk Construction Workers, Amy Brandreth, Billy Hare, Kenneth Lawani
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This paper, contributing a small part to a related PhD, uses a systematic literature review approach to examine the impact of commuting on fatigue, safety and wellbeing among construction workers. Eight empirical studies were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis with three themes being identified: commute length, long working hours and commuting vs staying away from home. The results indicate that commutes can far exceed the UK average commute length, and this, combined with long working hours, reduces sleep opportunities. However, staying away from home introduces lifestyle and environmental factors, such as diet and exercise, which may also impair …
The Applicability And Adaptability Of Using The Agile Methodology By Healthcare Organisations In The Uk, Adeolu Alade, Ezekiel Chinyio, Abigail Taiwo, Emmanuel Daniel, Paul Hampton
The Applicability And Adaptability Of Using The Agile Methodology By Healthcare Organisations In The Uk, Adeolu Alade, Ezekiel Chinyio, Abigail Taiwo, Emmanuel Daniel, Paul Hampton
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The research investigated the application and adaptability of the Agile methodology within UK healthcare organisations, aiming to identify the challenges, benefits, and solutions to its successful deployment. Using a survey-based method with a sample size of 117, the study employed descriptive statistics and the Pearson Chi-squared test to analyse the primary data in SPSS. The findings indicated an increasing adoption of Agile in the UK healthcare sector, with demographic factors such as gender, age, role, and experience influencing this trend. Enhanced stakeholder participation and improved project outcomes are notable reported advantages. However, constraints like regulatory compliance and risk aversion remain …
Design For Safety And Mental Wellbeing: Addressing Skill And Knowledge Gaps In Construction And Engineering Egypt, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Emmanuel Daniel
Design For Safety And Mental Wellbeing: Addressing Skill And Knowledge Gaps In Construction And Engineering Egypt, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Emmanuel Daniel
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Attention to workers’ safety, health, and well-being (SHW) in construction and engineering (particularly in developing countries) is growing gradually. Areas such as designing for safety (DfS) and mental health and wellbeing (MHW) remain under prioritised despite their potential to significantly enhance SHW. Using Egypt as a case study, this research investigates the challenges associated with DfS and MHW in the construction and engineering sector and explores industry skill and knowledge needs, and the roles of universities and industry in addressing these issues. Data were collected through focus group discussions and an industry panel involving university staff, practitioners, and students, and …
Designing First-Person 3d Simulation Training For Construction Occupational Health Hazards, Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Alan Jack, Rowland Walker, Farhad Sadeghineko, Michael Tong
Designing First-Person 3d Simulation Training For Construction Occupational Health Hazards, Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Alan Jack, Rowland Walker, Farhad Sadeghineko, Michael Tong
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The level of awareness of occupational health hazards (OHH) in construction falls below that of occupational safety. This raises concern over the effectiveness of OHH interventions, specifically the quality of training provided to construction workers. Continuous exposure of workers to OHH has long-term implications on construction workers’ wellbeing as these are not easily detected. The aim of this paper is to explore the development of OHH training interventions. This study develops a prototype 3D simulation training to accentuate the consequences of workers’ exposure to construction OHH and how to mitigate such OHH with the right training. The core gameplay adopts …
Assessing The Suitability Of Modern Methods Of Construction For Enhancing The Three Pillars Of Sustainability In Scotland, United Kingdom, Dubem Ikediashi, Thomas Coakley, Cletus Moobela
Assessing The Suitability Of Modern Methods Of Construction For Enhancing The Three Pillars Of Sustainability In Scotland, United Kingdom, Dubem Ikediashi, Thomas Coakley, Cletus Moobela
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The emergence of offsite construction as a pivotal sector within Scotland's house-building industry has been underscored by recent developments. Positioned at the forefront of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), offsite techniques have witnessed significant growth and adoption. This evolution is partly fuelled by substantial investments made by various industry players in establishing new offsite manufacturing facilities. The aim of this paper is to evaluate its appropriateness in augmenting the tripartite facets of sustainability within the Scottish context. The specific objectives are to (1) examine the impact of MMC practices on three strands of sustainability and (2) investigate barriers to its …
A Prototype Predictive Risk Model For Transferable Safety Analytics In Construction Smes And Lmics, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Adedeji Ibitoye, Dinushan Sivaneswaran
A Prototype Predictive Risk Model For Transferable Safety Analytics In Construction Smes And Lmics, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Adedeji Ibitoye, Dinushan Sivaneswaran
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Predictive safety analytics has gained increasing attention in construction research; however, its practical uptake remains limited in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and construction sectors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where incident reporting is fragmented, and structured safety data are scarce. This study addresses this challenge by developing a transferable prototype for activity-level risk classification to support proactive safety decision-making in data-constrained environments. Publicly available construction incident data reported under Health and Safety Executive’s Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) framework for Great Britain are used as a methodological testbed to design and evaluate the model …
Evaluating The Impact Of Extrinsic Safety Motivation In Construction Projects: A Comparative Structural Analysis, Mohammad Tanvi Newaz, Mahmoud Ershadi, Marcus Jefferies, Thayaparan Gajendran, Buddhini Ginigaddaraa, Md Lutfur Rahman
Evaluating The Impact Of Extrinsic Safety Motivation In Construction Projects: A Comparative Structural Analysis, Mohammad Tanvi Newaz, Mahmoud Ershadi, Marcus Jefferies, Thayaparan Gajendran, Buddhini Ginigaddaraa, Md Lutfur Rahman
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Extrinsic safety motivation drives improved engagement in activities such as hazard reporting, participation in safety training, and adherence to safety procedures. The causation mechanism is less explored, while it is one of the key research areas fostering a paradigm shift from a strict compliance-based to a collaborative motivation-based approach to safety management. Given the paucity of empirical research on the influence of extrinsic safety motivation on safety outcome variables, this study aims to elaborate on the correlations between such variables in the context of the construction industry. An intervention study was conducted in New South Wales, Australia, to empirically examine …
Proactive Management Of Weather And Climate Hazards In Construction: A Systematic Evidence Synthesis And Roadmap, Neema George, Chandana Siriwardana
Proactive Management Of Weather And Climate Hazards In Construction: A Systematic Evidence Synthesis And Roadmap, Neema George, Chandana Siriwardana
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Construction work is highly exposed to extreme weather due to outdoor operations and physically demanding tasks. As climate variability intensifies, heat, cold, storms, and heavy rainfall present increasing risks to worker safety, productivity, and project continuity. Despite this, weather-related risk management in construction remains largely reactive and inconsistently implemented. This study presents a PRISMA-based systematic literature review of 100 studies published between 2015 and 2025, examining proactive and technology-enabled strategies for managing extreme weather in construction. Bibliometric mapping and thematic synthesis were applied to identify hazard distribution, intervention types, and implementation gaps. The findings reveal a strong concentration on heat …
Occupational Heat Stress: Assessing Risks And Developing Safety Strategies For Workers, Alaa Hassan, Abir Hassan, Yahaya Makarfi, Jafar Momani, Haruna Moda
Occupational Heat Stress: Assessing Risks And Developing Safety Strategies For Workers, Alaa Hassan, Abir Hassan, Yahaya Makarfi, Jafar Momani, Haruna Moda
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Construction activities especially in hot tropical climate exposes workers to health and safety risks associated with extreme hot weather conditions. Considering the magnitude of health and safety risks associated with extreme heat exposure and the prevailing safety culture and attitude of among workers that impede adaptation to safe work practices under extreme heat conditions, it is imperative that stakeholders pay serious attention to workplace climate change impact to help improve adaptation and safety measures of construction workers. This study provides empirical evidence on safety awareness and practices among Nigerian construction workers, often exposed to extreme hot weather conditions. A structured …
Nutrition And Wellbeing In Construction: Exploring Dietary Practices For Safer Healthier Workforces, Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo, Charlie Roberts, Lewis Gough
Nutrition And Wellbeing In Construction: Exploring Dietary Practices For Safer Healthier Workforces, Emmanuel Aboagye-Nimo, Charlie Roberts, Lewis Gough
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Construction workplaces significant physical and cognitive demands on workers, yet the role of nutrition in supporting energy, concentration and safety is seldom addressed in industry discourse. This study explores how construction workers understand and manage their daily eating habits, and how these habits influence performance, wellbeing and risk. The research forms part of an ongoing qualitative inquiry, using semi‑structured interviews with workers from a range of roles including bricklayers, plasterers, waste management teams and site managers. Early findings indicate considerable variation in nutritional practices, shaped by time pressures, cost, convenience and site routines. While some workers rely heavily on fast …
Scaling Additive Construction In The Built Environment: Drivers, Barriers, And A Performance-Based Route To Adoption, Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık, Asif Ur Rehman, Adam Liddle, Grahame Wackett, Qiuchen Lu
Scaling Additive Construction In The Built Environment: Drivers, Barriers, And A Performance-Based Route To Adoption, Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık, Asif Ur Rehman, Adam Liddle, Grahame Wackett, Qiuchen Lu
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Additive construction (AC) is progressing beyond pilot applications towards structural, load-bearing use, yet its path to mainstream adoption remains constrained by a set of interrelated and persistent barriers. This paper examines the drivers and barriers to scaling AC through the analytical lens of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations framework, reviewing academic and grey literature organised around its five adoption rate dimensions: relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, trialability, and observability. The review finds that the relative advantages of AC are well evidenced, spanning labour efficiency, delivery speed, design freedom, and embodied carbon reduction. Complexity and compatibility emerge as the critical constraints on diffusion, …
From Compliance To Context - Integrating Cognitive Determinants To Inform Technology Driven Safety Communication In Construction, Amit Ajit Bhalerao, Nikhil Bugalia, Farnad Nasirzadeh
From Compliance To Context - Integrating Cognitive Determinants To Inform Technology Driven Safety Communication In Construction, Amit Ajit Bhalerao, Nikhil Bugalia, Farnad Nasirzadeh
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Construction safety communication, a central mechanism for hazard mitigation, has advanced along three global trajectories, namely symbolic standardization, cognitive diagnostics, and intelligent digital interventions. However, their combined insights have been minimally applied to the Indian construction context, where high fatality rates persist, disproportionate to the country’s share of the global workforce. By interviewing nine safety experts from various hierarchical levels in public, private, institutional sectors, and a professional body, this study explores how these trajectories are reflected in the Indian construction industry. Four thematic findings emerge: (1) attentional limitations responsible for failure of static safety communication channels; (2) organisational structures …
Advancing Neurodiversity In Construction: A Call Beyond Silent Exclusion, Lungie Maseko, James Rotimi, David Root
Advancing Neurodiversity In Construction: A Call Beyond Silent Exclusion, Lungie Maseko, James Rotimi, David Root
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Neurodivergent workers are increasingly recognized in workplace inclusion debates, yet construction remains underexplored as a context where cognitive difference is shaped by project-based work, site intensity and entrenched operational norms. This study examines how neurodiversity is understood and operationalized in construction organizations, focusing on organizational climate, leadership, communication practices and material work conditions. A qualitative exploratory design was used, based on semi-structured interviews with fifteen senior construction professionals across office and site environments. Thematic analysis identified recurring patterns influencing inclusion. Findings show that neuro-inclusion is constrained by interacting organizational and operational conditions rather than isolated factors. Low awareness, uneven psychological …
Conceptualising Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In The Construction Industry And Evidence And Gaps, Cillian Keane, John Spillane
Conceptualising Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In The Construction Industry And Evidence And Gaps, Cillian Keane, John Spillane
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Mental Health challenges, particularly stress, anxiety, and depression, are prominent within the construction industry globally. Despite growing awareness of mental health in the construction industry, existing literature remains fragmented, with these constructs often investigated in isolation rather than how they co-occur and compound over time within the pressures of construction work. Building on the need to synthesise fragmented knowledge, this study conducted a structured narrative review of research on construction mental health literature related to stress, anxiety, and depression. Searches were undertaken across Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, for studies published from 2000 to 2026 using terms related to …
Aligning Virtual Reality With Construction Industry Safety Needs: A Systematic Review And Mapping Study, Rajesh Jat, Nikhil Bugalia
Aligning Virtual Reality With Construction Industry Safety Needs: A Systematic Review And Mapping Study, Rajesh Jat, Nikhil Bugalia
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The recognized connection between inadequate safety outcomes and workforce skill deficiencies in global construction has driven growing interest in Virtual Reality (VR) for skills training. Prior reviews emphasize technical constraints and neglect alignment with established safety management systems. To fill this gap, this study aligns industry safety training requirements with the capabilities of current academic studies on VR, pinpointing areas that should guide future VR development. Researchers developed a Safety Training Matrix (STM) by systematically reviewing academic literature and secondary materials from international regulators, including OSHA and the UK HSE; the STM specifies 23 training needs and 14 training goals. …