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Exploring The Roles And Responsibilities Of Stakeholders In Ebe Education 5.0 Through The Quintuple Helix Model Of Innovation, Karen Le Jeune Ms, Krystle Ontong Dr, Alireza Moghayedi

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The Quintuple Helix Model of Innovation (5HIM) offers an analytical framework with which to interrogate the reciprocal, complex inter-relationships between the eco-systems of the government, civil society, industry, academia and the environment. In the context of the Built Environment (BE), all of these subsystems are represented by the traditional stakeholders and role players. Education 5.0 requires the integration of digital technology into a modernised engineering and the BE curriculum, while prioritising human-centricity, resilience and sustainable development. Future BE Professionals (BEPs) will be required to serve a data-driven society – Society 5.0 – that strives to deliver prosperity of all, through …

Population Mobility Network Characteristics And Its Influencing Factors Under The Influence Of Typhoon Bebinca—— A Case Study Of The Yangtze River Delta Region, Yicheng Huang, Ying Lu, Hongzhe Yue

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With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as typhoons, the stability and resilience of the inter-city population mobility network is facing serious challenges. However, existing studies have failed to comprehensively reveal the dynamics of the overall regional network, especially the changes in network structure and drivers under disaster situations. Therefore, based on the Pressure-State-Response (PSR) framework and the complex network model, this paper constructs an assessment model for the characteristics of the population mobility network in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region under the influence of Typhoon Bebinca, in order to analyze the impact of the typhoon on …

A Comprehensive Review Of Plastic Recycling In The Construction Industry: Challenges And Opportunities In The U.S., Sugam Panthi, Fan Zhang

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Plastic, owing to its strength and versatility, has become one of the most widely used synthetic materials globally. In the construction industry, plastics are essential for applications like pipes, insulation, membranes, and structural components. However, their extensive use poses significant environmental challenges, exacerbated by material contamination, mixed waste streams, economic disincentives, and insufficient regulatory frameworks. This study examines the recyclability of plastics used in the construction industry based on the Resin Identification Code classification system and identifies key barriers and opportunities for plastic recycling. Findings highlight technological advancements such as chemical and biological recycling, which offer potential solutions but remain …

Unraveling Urban-Rural Sustainable Contradictions, Carmel M. Lindkvist, Morten T. Gjerde, Amy A. Mccormack Ms, Ida Nilstad Pettersen, Brita Fladvad Nielsen

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While Norway has a vast amount of land in relation to its population, the ongoing development of land in rural mountainous and coastal areas is having an impact on nature. Strategies for implementing densification in cities must also consider the impact on rural areas. Within this research we address the contradictory imbalance of the consumption of nature for leisure/urban escapism with that of the conservation of nature in rural areas. Rural areas are often viewed as an escape from the urban chaos and within Norway fall under a right to have access to nature. This right to nature is primarily …

Are Construction Pipeline Information Reliable: The Primacy Of Internally Generated Data In Strategic Decision Making, Taofeeq Durojaye Moshood, Wajiha Shahzad, James O B Rotimi Prof

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The construction industry in New Zealand is a vital contributor to the nation's economic growth, employment, and business expansion. However, to align with the government's objectives of affordable, secure, and sustainable housing and infrastructure, the industry must adeptly navigate the uncertainties in infrastructure pipelines. Infrastructure pipeline information is crucial in guiding construction stakeholders and government in making strategic decisions about when, where, and how to invest in projects across New Zealand. This study investigates the reliability of construction pipeline information and its impact on strategic decision-making within construction organisations, with a particular focus on the primacy of internally generated data. …

Theoretical Framework For Risk Identification And Assessment In Infrastructure Projects Through Ai-Knowledge Retrieval, Fredrick Ahenkora Boamah, Xiaohua Jin, Sepani Senaratne, Srinath Perera

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Robust risk identification and assessment strategies are required to reduce the likelihood of failures, delays, and cost overruns in today's complex infrastructure projects. The inability to respond to changing risks and the delay in identifying and assessing risks are both caused by the reliance on static methods commonly used in traditional methods of knowledge retrieval and risk identification and assessment. This study lays out a theoretical framework for better risk identification and assessment through the use of an AI-powered knowledge retrieval. A variety of unstructured data sources, such as contract documents, risk logs, site inspection reports, and emails, are automatically …

In Search For Resonance In Architecture: Observations In Kreuzkölln, Björn A. Lundell Architect

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This study explores the concept of resonance in architecture by examining public life on Admiralbrücke, a vibrant and multifaceted location in Kreuzkölln, Berlin. The primary objective is to understand how people use, relate to, experience, and interact with their urban environment. It seeks to uncover why certain locations within a city become places that attract, inspire, and encourage activity and vibrancy, creating an atmosphere full of life. This research asserts that the qualities of both place and architecture extend beyond mere functionality and must be carefully analyzed. Through systematic observation of the physical environment and human interactions, the study is …

Benefits And Challenges Of Using Satellite Imagery For Property Valuation Data Collection, Phahla Kondile, Mandla Praisegod Msomi, Basiiraa Moosa, Chioma Okoro

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In the contemporary landscape of data collection in the property valuation industry, the objective is to enhance valuation sources that maximize both eligibility and accuracy, ultimately leading to superior results in property valuations. This study employs a qualitative approach to explore the benefits and challenges of using satellite imagery as a source of data collection. The analysis draws on secondary data gathered from scholarly articles accessible on Google Scholar and Scopus, supplemented by ancillary data from property market portals, including industry reports and legislative Acts to create a structured understanding of new technologies in a traditional field. The research scrutinizes …

Sustainable Healthy Communities: The Contested Role Of ‘Region’ In The Housing Development Sector, Graeme D. Larsen Dr, Ange Lee, Megi Zala

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The English housing development sector is frequently described as being in a state of crisis, presenting challenges for a range of stakeholders. The research is tensioned against structural shifts in the housing development sector, with an agglomeration of a handful of large housing developers shaping the narrative, set against the decline of regional SMEs developers. The aim is to unpack the prevailing discourse and the common reductionist metric of ‘units’ built, in order to reintroduce notions of regionalism, place and sustainable healthy community into the debate. Central to this is unpacking what is meant by ‘region’ or ‘regional’. Contemporary perspectives …

Decentralising Flow Conversations: Improving Productivity Through Collaboration With Site Operatives, Emmanuel Manu, Ani Raiden, Emamode Eyituoyo Akwerigbe

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Low productivity remains a persistent challenge in the construction industry, often stemming from fragmented workflows, poor integration, and collaboration across the supply chain. This study aimed to investigate how site operatives can be actively engaged in identifying and resolving constraints to site workflow through a structured collaborative practice using the eight-flow model as a framework. The study adopts an Ethnographic Action Research (EAR) methodology, encompassing three iterative stages—observation, action, and reflection. EAR was applied through 3 rounds of workshops with 30 site operatives on a live construction site in the UK focusing on collaborative risk management using a flow activity. …

Smart Building Retrofitting Acceptance Model (Sbram): A New Angle Of Optimizing Smart Retrofitting Of Aged Residential Buildings, Fan Zhang, Yixin Tong, Yibo Qiang, Tiantian Gu, Hao Wu, Linyan Chen, Albert P.C. Chan

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As society and techniques develop rapidly, people raise higher requirements for urban buildings where they live and work. Urban buildings should not only provide suitable space for kinds of activities, but also ensure occupants’ security and health, respond to the changing environments, and provide a better living environment for occupants. In order to improve age residential buildings, smart building retrofitting solutions are widely adopted, such as automatic control of indoor environment, activity detection, health monitoring, smart energy optimization, and other solutions based on IoT, digital twin, computer vision, and other techniques. Even lots of smart building retrofitting solutions have been …

A Case Study On The Revitalization Of A Hospital Building : Toward Open Building Of Existing Buildings, Leo Tanishige, Shigeru Aoki

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Japan's rapidly aging and shrinking population has resulted in an increasing number of hospital facilities that do not meet today's demands. In order to cope with the rapidly changing healthcare environment in Japan, it is adequate to utilize and renovate existing hospital buildings. This study focuses on the “Refining Architecture” method, abbreviated as “RA” in this paper, which is a drastic renovation of existing buildings through seismic retrofitting, legalization, interior and exterior renovation, and plan and design changes. The process and method of investigation and renovation of existing buildings in RA are clarified using the Hospital project W, which was …

Ontology-Based Assembly Sequence Planning Optimization In Modular Integrated Construction Manufacturing, Zhongze Yang, Weisheng Lu

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Modular integrated construction (MiC) is recognized as an innovative approach that can help increase productivity in the construction industry. The manufacturing phase of a MiC project plays a significant role in production time, cost, and quality. An interesting observation is that the current production process in MiC factories still follows a similar and long-established construction paradigm and doesn’t enjoy the factory setup. A question is raised for MiC manufacturing whether the assembly sequence can be optimized or even revolutionized to embrace robotics and automation. This paper proposes an ontology-based assembly sequence planning optimization in MiC manufacturing to discuss the possible …

Examining The Impact Of Socio-Economic Factors On Residential Water Use In An Aquifer-Based Urban Environment, Assessing Urban Hydrology: A Case Study Of Four Communities In Alachua County, Florida, Shirley N. Tandoh, Robert J. Ries, Jian Xiaoxun

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One of the key challenges to urban development is balancing water demand with availability, particularly in rapidly growing populations, which is central to the United Nations' sustainable development goals. In aquifer-dependent water delivery systems, addressing water shortages requires a focus on urban hydrology, preserving groundwater levels, and understanding the interactions within the water cycle. Additionally, socio-economic dynamics significantly impact water use and must be considered in this balance.

This study developed a GIS-based Python simulation to assess the water cycle components using an urban water balance model. The simulation examined land use changes and cultural factors affecting water use, including …

Strategic Development For The Introduction Of A Holistic Sustainable Building Design Course In Construction Engineering Curricula, Geoff Graff

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Training the future construction engineering workforce would benefit from an increased familiarity with sustainable building design. Given limits on total credits and accreditation requirements, engineering curricula often emphasize specialized content at the cost of essential context and connection between the range of systems and professional roles involved in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Here, we explore how development of a building technology and design course addresses the unmet need. The subject class leverages the benefits of guiding students through an iterative design process to confront the challenges of, and synergies between, the multiple building systems present in contemporary …

A Review Of Passive Building Research: Energy Performance Influencing Factors, Research Trends And Future Directions, Patrick X.W. Zou, Hui Tian, Ji Bian, Xiaoxiao Xu, Linna Geng

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The building sector accounts for one-third of the global energy consumption, making it a critical focus for energy efficiency initiatives. To reduce building energy consumption, various technologies have been developed and implemented, and among them, passive building technology has been viewed as effective. However, the development and application of passive building technology faces challenges due to different climate zones, different geographical locations and different social-cultural-technological contexts. Systematically reviewing existing research and analyzing its adaptability and challenges under varying climatic conditions, locations and contexts is important for advancing passive building technology. This study provides a comprehensive review of research progress, over …

A Novel Approach To Delivering Superabsorbent Polymers For Internal Curing Of Concrete, Chibueze Sylvester Ajuonuma, Raikhan Tokpatayeva, Jan Olek, Kendra A. Erk

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This study investigates feasibility of incorporating dry superabsorbent polymer (SAP) particles as internal curing agents in concrete utilizing two delivery methods: direct addition of the particles and addition of the particles encapsulated in dissolvable bags. The use of dissolvable bags provides a practical method of storing, handling, and dosing pre-measured amounts of dry SAP particles into cementitious mixtures. Concrete specimens containing SAPs were prepared using both methods, and their properties were evaluated through compressive strength tests at 3, 7, and 28 days, flexural strength tests, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) measurements, and dynamic elastic and shear modulus determinations. Results indicate that …

Future Perspectives On Enhancing The Delivery Of Construction Projects Based On Bim Technology, Hosam Hegazy, Meta Soy, Jiansong Zhang

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Recently, the construction industry stakeholders in developed and developing countries have been utilizing advanced technologies such as building information modeling (BIM) to help with the delivery of construction projects. This study aims to provide a future perspective on enhancing project delivery using BIM. In this paper, the authors explore the role of BIM in the delivery of a construction project throughout its lifecycle. This paper highlights the findings and benefits of BIM to explore BIM's future use perspectives in the construction industry. Survey result indicates that the BIM applications are still limited, and further efforts are needed to improve its …

Geospatial Analysis Of China’S Overseas Development Finance (Codf) Projects With Protected Areas In Africa, Suyash Padhye, Jenan Almullaali, Makarand Hastak

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Global infrastructure development is booming given the rise in various bilateral and multilateral infrastructure investment initiatives, like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII). These investments have covered various sectors such as transportation (road, rail, airports, ports) and energy (fossil fuels, renewables) that are expected to facilitate trade and connectivity between countries. The sub-Saharan Africa constitutes the majority of these development finance-based infrastructure projects (44 out of 149 participating BRI countries are in the sub-Saharan Africa). However, no previous study has explicitly focused on investigating the extent of the overlap between these …

Concept Development Of Framework For Workplace Violence Prevention Through Building Components Modifications In Hospitals, Ali Mahmoudi, Gabriel Castelblanco

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Workplace Violence (WPV) is a pervasive issue in healthcare systems worldwide, which significantly impacts the wellbeing of healthcare personnel and the efficiency of care delivery systems. This study aims to review the relationship between the influence of the physical environment attributes and the WPV risk mitigation within general service hospitals and academic medical centers to develop a preventive concept. The review focuses on the physical attributes of hospitals that contribute to creating safe and resilient environments for staff and patients. The conducted review included 22 out of 116 studies after full-text review. The synthesized findings were used to cluster the …

Energy: From Efficiency To Sufficiency, Laura Almeida Dr

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Energy sufficiency emerges as the next step in driving sustainable developments to carbon neutrality. Energy is an existential component of modern societies subjected to geopolitical influences, resource availability, and type. The paradigm shift to fully electric societies and rapid urbanization calls for rethinking the roadmap to Net Zero. This paper explores energy sufficiency as complementary to efficiency and its integration within Net Zero. It intends to answer questions such as whether efficiency is enough to face the increasing demand for energy, renewable resources and reliable storage systems. Moreover, the paper briefly addresses the human impact on energy and questions how …

Self-Supervised Learning Framework For Automated Material Grouping Of Demolition Waste: Advancing Sustainable Waste Management, Ahmad Alshami, Juyeong Choi

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The construction and demolition (C&D) sector generates significant waste, necessitating efficient sorting and recycling to promote sustainable waste management. Traditional sorting methods in C&D waste management often depend on manual processes, which are labor-intensive and prone to errors, thus limiting recycling efficiency. While automated sorting systems have been introduced, they face challenges with the complex, heterogeneous nature of C&D debris and require large datasets that are manually labeled—meaning every image must be tagged with material types by experts—for training. This study addresses this gap by developing a self-supervised learning framework that reduces reliance on labeled data for effective feature extraction …

Investigating Heart Rate Responses To Different Speaking Behaviours Under Different Thermal Sensations, Xuange Zhang, Minhyun Lee, Nyme Mohammad Uddin, Junjiang Luo

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This study examines the effects of different speaking behaviors—Silent, Speech, and Conversation—on heart rate (HR) under varying thermal sensation (TS) levels. The research investigates how HR responds to the interaction of behaviors and thermal conditions, using statistical analyses and polynomial regression to identify trends and patterns. The results show distinct HR responses across the three behaviors, with Silent exhibiting the most stable and consistent patterns, Speech showing the highest variability, and Conversation displaying intermediate responses. These findings highlight the dynamic interplay between speaking behaviors and thermal environments, demonstrating that behaviors like Speech and Conversation can influence physiological responses differently depending …

Critical Assets And Value Networks In Resilient Innovation Ecosystems In The Eu Outermost Regions, Oliver Schwabe, Eduardo Leite, Juan Diego Lopez, Khalid Addi, Nuno Almeida

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The authors share key insights gained regarding the effective management of critical assets in Resilient Innovation Ecosystems (RIEs) in the EU Outermost Regions (OR) through a program to “Discover, Incubate, and Accelerate Start-ups and SMEs” (DIAS) applied to 22 Start-Ups and SMEs in the Azores, Canaries, La Réunion and Madeira in the EU funded project “Innovation Capacity Building for Higher Education in Europe’s Outermost Regions” (INCORE) project.

DIAS is an experimental inductive case-study based research approach using Qualitative Comparative Analysis for assessment based on Diffusion of Innovation, Value Network Analysis and Knowledge Diffusion concepts. It is used to determine when …

Integrating Circular Economy Principles In Construction: Comparing Product Data Templates, Material Passports, And Other Digital Tools, Elham Bayazidi, Mostafa Jelodar, Wajiha Shahzad, Vishal Kumar, Salman Shooshtarian Dr

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The construction industry is increasingly adopting Circular Economy (CE) principles to transition from traditional linear processes to sustainable practices such as recycling, reusing, and remanufacturing. Digital tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins (DTs), and material passports (MPs) have emerged as key enablers, offering innovative solutions for lifecycle management and resource optimization. This paper presents a systematic review of 21 studies to explore how these technologies integrate with CE principles in construction workflows. Using a structured methodology involving keyword-based searches and thematic analysis, nine initial themes were refined into four overarching categories: product data management in BIM, CE strategies, …

Site Selection Of Low Carbon Data Center, Yu-Hsing Lu, Luh-Maan Chang

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The site selection of a data center is one of the most challenging tasks with which decision maker for operation must face.

The purpose of this paper is to present a research result which was to construct a generic framework for selecting a low-carbon data center site. To achieve the purpose, the modified Delphi method was used to inquire domain experts for providing critical parameters to select the site of low carbon data center.

Thirty-one experts who had the authority of making decision on selecting the site of the data center were inquired. The questionnaire used Likert Scale. Based on …

Menstrual Cycle Health Effects On Productivity In Male-Dominated Fields: A Narrative Review, Mariam Akinlolu, Nenpin Dimka

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While there is increasing awareness around gender diversity in construction health and safety, there is limited research examining the influence of different menstrual cycle phases on workplace productivity. Understanding the impact of the menstrual cycle on women’s health, safety, and

productivity is necessary to formulate appropriate occupational policies and support systems in

physically demanding work, such as construction. This narrative review synthesises existing literature examining the relationship between menstrual cycle phases and workplace productivity and discusses implications for the construction industry. The review analysed 40 peer-reviewed publications from 2008-2024, identified through systematic database searches. Findings reveal that menstrual cycle phases …

A Discussion On Sustainability In Terms Of Building Production And Use For Smart Urbanization, Salih Demirkaya, Harun Tanrivermis, Deniz Besiktepe, Yesim Tanrivermis

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Technological developments and population growth have caused many effects in the construction sector and triggered developments in the construction of cities. Effects such as energy use, construction conditions, building economy draw attention as a war of technology and naturalness within the framework of the concept of sustainability. Constraints such as the need for building production and capacity increase needed by the population, labor and resource use are effective in decision-making. While technology enables the building sector to produce rapidly, it causes negative effects on the balance of nature. Production factors should be evaluated with a holistic approach and systems that …

Insights Into Flow Planning In Construction: The Benefits, Challenges And Implementation, Muhammad Amir Hamza Khan, Robert M. Leicht Phd

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Despite the productivity gains associated with Lean Construction over the past three decades, the construction industry is still far from the improvements seen in other sectors. One aspect that has been misunderstood and poorly harnessed in construction is flow due to the differing nature of construction projects compared to manufacturing, diverging comprehension of flow, variable production rates across trades, complex logistics for tools, labor, and equipment, and the lack of a holistic model to assess flow on construction projects. This paper discusses the benefits, challenges, and procedural steps for flow planning and implementation on construction projects by interviewing 12 construction …

Driving Gender Diversity In Construction: Mapping Exisiting Policies Through The Behavioral Change Wheel Framework, Ruwini Edirisinghe, Bimali Rathnayake

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Achieving gender diversity in the construction industry remains a critical challenge despite global efforts to reduce workplace inequality. Women remain significantly underrepresented in technical, trade, and leadership roles, with the majority occupying clerical or administrative positions. This study systematically categorises existing gender diversity policies in the construction sector using the Behavioural Change Wheel (BCW) framework to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA methodology, analysing peer-reviewed studies and reports published over the last 30 years. The identified policies were mapped to the BCW’s seven categories: communication/marketing, guidelines, legislation, regulation, fiscal measures, environmental/social …