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Role Of Urban And Rural Communities In Sustainable Built Environment, Hemanta Doloi Jun 2025

Role Of Urban And Rural Communities In Sustainable Built Environment, Hemanta Doloi

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With 8.1 billion people on the planet, currently about 60% live in urban centers and 40% live in rural settings. However, due to a clear disparity in living standards and also perhaps the availability of resources generally, as predicted by the United Nations, the urban population is increasing to reach 68% by 2050. This increasing trend of urbanisation is further escalated due to the traditional way of perceiving the urban-rural divide and worldwide efforts towards closing the gap. Demand for housing and infrastructure resulting from the rapid urbanization not only adds to the current carbon footprints but also hinders necessary …

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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 Jun 2025

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 …

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Experimental Study Of Adhesive And Metal-Free Laminated Timber Products Made Of Uruguayan Pine, Gastón Bruzzone, Daniel Godoy, Stephany Arrejuria, Sebastián Quagliotti, Silvia Böthig, Laura Moya Jun 2025

Experimental Study Of Adhesive And Metal-Free Laminated Timber Products Made Of Uruguayan Pine, Gastón Bruzzone, Daniel Godoy, Stephany Arrejuria, Sebastián Quagliotti, Silvia Böthig, Laura Moya

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This study presents the experimental results of adhesive and metal-free laminated timber products made of Uruguayan pine. Dowel laminated timber (DLT) and wooden nail laminated timber (WNLT) were prepared using C22 pine lamellas and joined by wooden dowels or nails with diameters of 20 mm and 5.3 mm, respectively. For comparison, laminated timber products joined with 3.2 mm steel nails (NLT) were manufactured. Two nailing patterns, straight horizontal and zigzag, and three spacing between fasteners, 300, 250 and 150 mm were analysed. Shear tests on timber connections and four-point bending tests on structural size panels were performed, and the slip …

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Challenges And Benefits Of Using Bim Technologies To Improve Construction Safety: An Exploratory Case Study, Abdulaziz Alotaibi, John A. Gambatese Jun 2025

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 …

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Facilities Management Integration Into Construction Management Curriculum: Core Competencies, Deniz Besiktepe, Barry Mcauley, Anthony E. Sparkling, James Jenkins, Mark Mulville Jun 2025

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 …

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Evaluation Of Temporary Structures Contractual Frameworks: An Industry-Wide Survey Study, Ali E. Esmail, John A. Gambatese, Abdulaziz Alotaibi Jun 2025

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 …

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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 Jun 2025

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 …

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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 Jun 2025

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 …

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The Impact Of Physically Demanding Human-Drone Communication On Worker Mental Stress, Woei-Chyi Chang, Shiva Pooladvand, Sogand Hasanzadeh Jun 2025

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 …

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A System Dynamics Model For Urban Sprawl And Its Impact On Sustainability, Bahaa Chammout, Ramy Khalef, Islam H. El-Adaway Jun 2025

A System Dynamics Model For Urban Sprawl And Its Impact On Sustainability, Bahaa Chammout, Ramy Khalef, Islam H. El-Adaway

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The exponential population growth and global urbanization have resulted in a surge in the demand for housing, thereby intensifying the demand for construction material resources. Nonetheless, the construction industry continues to be a significant contributor to global pollution, with its annual carbon dioxide emissions exceeding 35% of global emissions. Furthermore, the industry generates substantial construction and demolition (C&D) waste, comprising 20-29% of all US solid waste. To address these environmental concerns, a fundamental understanding of the management of construction resources and C&D wastes is needed. To this end, the goal of this paper is to propose a system dynamics model …

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Integrating User Adaptation And Retrofit Strategies For Overheating Mitigation In Energy-Poor Buildings Under Climate Change Scenarios, Greta Grandi, Andrea Giovanni Mainini Jun 2025

Integrating User Adaptation And Retrofit Strategies For Overheating Mitigation In Energy-Poor Buildings Under Climate Change Scenarios, Greta Grandi, Andrea Giovanni Mainini

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This study conducts a comprehensive, long-term analysis of passive strategies aimed at mitigating overheating in residential structures occupied by elderly individuals and children up to fifteen years old. In fact, in the European Union, around 50 million households experience energy poverty, exposing vulnerable groups—such as pregnant women, the infirm, people with disabilities, children, and the elderly—to increased risks from overheating. This study conducts a comprehensive, long-term analysis of passive strategies aimed at mitigating overheating in residential structures occupied by elderly individuals and children up to fifteen years old. Focusing on a typical building constructed in Milan during the 1960s, dynamic …

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Conppmf: Construction Datasets For Privacy-Preserving Mental Fatigue, Jianhuan Zeng, Xiao Li, Zenan Zhang Jun 2025

Conppmf: Construction Datasets For Privacy-Preserving Mental Fatigue, Jianhuan Zeng, Xiao Li, Zenan Zhang

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Construction workers’ unsafe behavior is the leading cause of on-site accidents, greatly influenced by mental fatigue. Existing available datasets for mental fatigue are scarce in construction. Moreover, collecting and using private data, such as facial images, bio-signals, and speech, raises significant privacy concerns, leading to difficulty in data collection during model implementation. To tackle these challenges, this research aims to introduce a replicable multi-modal dataset named ConPPMF to monitor mental fatigue on construction sites, focusing on worker comfort and privacy. The dataset comprises physiological data from smartwatches and time-synchronized visual data from cameras. Fatigue status is labeled through self-reported assessments …

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Strategies For Mitigating The Challenges Of Post-Disaster Reconstruction Projects: A Systematic Literature Review, Alexander E. Omoraka, Temitope Egbelakin, Sittimont Kanjanabootra Jun 2025

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 …

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Sidewalk Pavement Defect Detection With Instance Segmentation: A Step Towards Improving Sidewalk Quality, Abdul-Mugis Yussif, Tarek Zayed, Ridwan Taiwo, Ali Fares Jun 2025

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 …

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The Implementation Of Un Sustainable Development Goals Using Facilities Management Standards In South Africa, Steven Molloy, Yewande Adewunmi Jun 2025

The Implementation Of Un Sustainable Development Goals Using Facilities Management Standards In South Africa, Steven Molloy, Yewande Adewunmi

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The suite of ISO 41000 standards for facility management (FM) seeks to address 17 of the 24 UN sustainable development goals (SDG). Implementing these ISO systems will enhance SDG’s management and operations of facilities. In their daily actions, facility managers are in a unique position to guide facility and property owners in implementing sustainability measures without expensive construction changes to the building fabric. A viewpoint paper through the review of the literature and South African laws and regulations was undertaken to determine areas that incorporate SDGs into the management of facilities. South African institutional reports, and local standards were reviewed …

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Evaluation Of Solar Adaptability In Transit Station Areas: A Comparative Case Study Of Tokyo And Hong Kong, Yufei Liu, Zhu Yuan Jun 2025

Evaluation Of Solar Adaptability In Transit Station Areas: A Comparative Case Study Of Tokyo And Hong Kong, Yufei Liu, Zhu Yuan

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Due to climatic differences between cities, there is a complex relationship between urban form and sunlight comfort. In the compactly developed transit station areas, the higher development intensity further limits the space for urban form adjustment, making it difficult to maintain ideal sunlight conditions in all public spaces. This study aims to provide a method for assessing the solar adaptability of public spaces around rail transit stations. By constructing a betweenness-solar performance (B-S) model, the appropriateness of spatial form in station areas is assessed based on the balance between predicted pedestrian flows and sunlight conditions in urban public spaces. The …

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Influence Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles And Unmanned Ground Vehicles On Workers Hazard Recognition Performance, Seoyoung Cheon, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Jia Xu, Xi Wang, Chukwuma Nnaji Jun 2025

Influence Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles And Unmanned Ground Vehicles On Workers Hazard Recognition Performance, Seoyoung Cheon, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Jia Xu, Xi Wang, Chukwuma Nnaji

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As the construction industry evolves into a smart construction paradigm, the integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) signifies a pivotal shift towards automation and intelligent environments. This study investigates the impact of robotic integration on workers' hazard recognition performance (HRP) using an innovative virtual reality (VR) platform. Participants engaged in a controlled VR-based work-at-height scenario, allowing for the assessment of their hazard identification abilities in environments with and without UAVs and UGVs. Quantitative analysis revealed a significant 32% reduction in HRP when UAVs and UGVs were present, emphasizing the potential cognitive challenges and distractions associated …

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Brain Activity Patterns While Viewing Construction Signs: An Eeg Study Of Attention And Memory Encoding, Minghao Dong, Chiu Yu-Chin, Behzad Esmaeili Jun 2025

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 …

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Impact Of Climate Change On Cities: Analyzing Building Energy Use In Future Climate Scenarios Through A Hybrid Computational Approach, Heng Quan, Semiha Ergan Jun 2025

Impact Of Climate Change On Cities: Analyzing Building Energy Use In Future Climate Scenarios Through A Hybrid Computational Approach, Heng Quan, Semiha Ergan

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Under global warming, cities need accurate predictions of building energy use to ensure energy supply and guide urban planning and policy decisions. Traditional data-driven methods struggle to project future scenarios due to the lack of training data reflecting anticipated climate conditions. This study presents a novel approach by integrating the Degree Day Model (DDM) with a Knowledge-Based Neural Network (KBNN). The DDM quantifies heating and cooling demands based on temperature deviations, providing domain-specific insights that enhance the KBNN's ability to extrapolate. We trained our KBNN using monthly energy consumption data from over a thousand New York City buildings, along with …

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Automaticity And Mindfulness In Construction, Oluwaseun Samuel Olabode, Ikechukwu Sylvester Onuchukwu, Sebastien Helie, Behzad Esmaeili Jun 2025

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, …

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Advancing Ergonomic Solutions: Lessons From Lower-Body Exoskeleton Trials In Construction, Prosper Gbiengu, Muhammad Khan, Cole Woods, Nnaji Chukwuma, Vishesh Vikas Jun 2025

Advancing Ergonomic Solutions: Lessons From Lower-Body Exoskeleton Trials In Construction, Prosper Gbiengu, Muhammad Khan, Cole Woods, Nnaji Chukwuma, Vishesh Vikas

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) present significant challenges in the construction industry, where workers are at high risk of lower back and other injuries. Exoskeletons (EXOs) offer a promising ergonomic solution, but their adoption in construction remains underexplored, particularly regarding user perceptions, usability, and real-time feedback. This study evaluated the experiences of 16 construction workers who used a prototype passive lower-body EXO during a three-hour trial on active worksites. Feedback was analyzed thematically, revealing critical factors influencing EXO usability, including comfort, fit, tool compatibility, performance, and durability. Participants reported benefits such as reduced lower-back strain and improved posture, but discomfort from …

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Strategic Solutions To Align Contractor Capacities With Water Infrastructure Demands: A Case Study, Hamidreza Peivastehgar, Monty Sutrisna, Mostafa Jelodar, An Le Jun 2025

Strategic Solutions To Align Contractor Capacities With Water Infrastructure Demands: A Case Study, Hamidreza Peivastehgar, Monty Sutrisna, Mostafa Jelodar, An Le

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This research investigates solutions for bridging the gap between future water infrastructure demands and the contractor capacities in Watercare’s service zone. Using forecast models to evaluate urban infrastructure requirements and contractor capabilities, this study identifies significant discrepancies and explores three strategic approaches: capacity enhancement, project rescheduling, and external contractor attraction. The methodology includes data-driven forecasting, scenario analysis, and stakeholder consultation. Findings highlight the importance of proactive planning to ensure alignment, with implications for policy development and infrastructure management.

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Perspective Of Professionals On The Periodic Review Of Contingency Levels In Construction Projects, Samuel Laryea, Lee Morton-Shepherd, Zamageda Zungu, Oscar Kwame Kwasafo Jun 2025

Perspective Of Professionals On The Periodic Review Of Contingency Levels In Construction Projects, Samuel Laryea, Lee Morton-Shepherd, Zamageda Zungu, Oscar Kwame Kwasafo

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Client organisations sometimes prescribe contingency levels that should be applied to their infrastructure projects. However, some clients do not have specified periods to review the prescribed contingency levels. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the views of experienced professionals on the recommended periodic review of contingency levels. A survey involving 53 respondents from client organisations was used to obtain data on recommended intervals for periodic reviews of contingency levels in client organisations. The findings reveal a strong consensus on the need for periodic contingency re-assessment, with 98% of respondents recommending reviews every six months or more frequently, aligning …

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A Bim-Enhanced Approach To Evacuation Planning In University Environments For Optimizing Safety, Mohamed Elrifaee, Tarek Zayed, Ali Hassan Ali, Eslam Saleh Dr., Sulemana Fatoama Abdulai, Lee Max Jwo Lem Jun 2025

A Bim-Enhanced Approach To Evacuation Planning In University Environments For Optimizing Safety, Mohamed Elrifaee, Tarek Zayed, Ali Hassan Ali, Eslam Saleh Dr., Sulemana Fatoama Abdulai, Lee Max Jwo Lem

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In an era of dynamic challenges, ensuring safety in large public spaces is crucial. The spatial layout and arrangement of obstacles in the built environment significantly impact evacuation performance. This research explores crafting evacuation plans and egress strategies, focusing on how spatial layouts and obstacles impact performance, with an emphasis on the complex environment of university campuses. This goal can be achieved by utilizing BIM, which serves as a persuasive resolution to the aforementioned challenges, thereby improving the evacuation planning procedure and significantly enhancing pedestrian safety. The BIM model focuses on providing comprehensive information about all possible evacuation routes accessible …

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Examining Key Factors Influencing Safety Behaviors Of Young Workers In The Construction Sector, Qinjun Liu, Hayden Ward Jun 2025

Examining Key Factors Influencing Safety Behaviors Of Young Workers In The Construction Sector, Qinjun Liu, Hayden Ward

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Young workers form a significant portion of Australia’s construction workforce but face heightened risks due to inexperience and insufficient safety measures. The construction industry accounts for 20% of fatalities in this age group, exacerbated by factors such as inadequate training, peer influence, and poor workplace safety culture. Despite these risks, there is limited research on the safety behaviors of young construction workers. This study addresses this gap by investigating key factors influencing the safety practices of workers aged 18-24 in the Australian construction sector. Through a comprehensive literature review and correlation analysis, this research examines how individual characteristics and safety …

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Evaluating Key Performance Resilience Indicators For A Public-Private Partnership In Critical Infrastructure, Godslove Ampratwum, Robert Osei-Kyei, Vivian Wy Tam Jun 2025

Evaluating Key Performance Resilience Indicators For A Public-Private Partnership In Critical Infrastructure, Godslove Ampratwum, Robert Osei-Kyei, Vivian Wy Tam

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Many studies have advocated for public-private partnership (PPP) as a medium to build critical infrastructure resilience. Considering how PPP is greatly advocated for in critical infrastructure resilience, the performance measurement of public-private partnership has yet to be explored. As such this study aims to evaluate key performance resilience indicators (KPRIs) that can be used to assess the performance of PPPs formed to build critical infrastructure resilience. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted with experts in PPP and critical infrastructure resilience in Ghana. Mann-Whitney U test and Mean score ranking was used for data analysis. The results indicate respondents from public …

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Impact Of Explainable Artificial Intelligence For Sustainable Built Environment, Prasad Perera Mr., Srinath Perera Prof., Xiaohua Jin A/Prof., Maria Rashidi A/Prof., Samudaya Nanayakkara Dr., Gina Yazbek Ms., Andrew Yazbek Mr. Jun 2025

Impact Of Explainable Artificial Intelligence For Sustainable Built Environment, Prasad Perera Mr., Srinath Perera Prof., Xiaohua Jin A/Prof., Maria Rashidi A/Prof., Samudaya Nanayakkara Dr., Gina Yazbek Ms., Andrew Yazbek Mr.

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Innovative and complex applications driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded systems have enhanced the efficiency, accuracy and sustainability of the built environment. Such solutions often face barriers to adoption due to the lack of trust, transparency, understanding, and inherent complexity. Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) encompasses techniques and methodologies to make the decision-making processes of AI models transparent, interpretable, and comprehensible. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the potential of incorporating XAI techniques to provide solutions for the challenges and to enhance interpretability. The impact of XAI on promoting sustainable practices in the built environment is systematically analysed. Further, …

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Corporate Social Responsibility Assumed By Chinese International Construction Companies: Heterogeneities, Causes, And Evaluation, Hui Guo, Weisheng Lu Jun 2025

Corporate Social Responsibility Assumed By Chinese International Construction Companies: Heterogeneities, Causes, And Evaluation, Hui Guo, Weisheng Lu

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Chinese international construction companies (CICCs) are appearing as a major competitive force in the international market. However, there are limited studies exploring their corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices, which is, in fact, essential for informing CSR strategies. This research thus aims to explore CSR assumed by CICCs. Based on the coding instrument applied from CASS-CSR 4.0 (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences-Guidelines on CSR Reporting), a content analysis of 174 CSR reports of 22 CICCs from 2010 to 2019 was employed to undertake a candid evaluation of CICCs’ CSR practices. It found an enriching trend of CSR assumed by CICCs in …

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An Experimental Investigation For The Influence Of Glass Type On Indoor Thermal Comfort And Cooling Energy Consumption, Pei-Lun Fang, Wei-An Chen, Ruey-Lung Hwang Jun 2025

An Experimental Investigation For The Influence Of Glass Type On Indoor Thermal Comfort And Cooling Energy Consumption, Pei-Lun Fang, Wei-An Chen, Ruey-Lung Hwang

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Aligned with the sustainable development goals of affordable energy, health, and well-being, there is a growing focus on building energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Solar radiation increases indoor mean radiant temperature, causing thermal discomfort for occupants near windows. To mitigate discomfort, it is inevitable to lower the indoor temperature, which may lead to increased electricity consumption. We set up test units with glass types having SHGC from 0.28 to 0.85 and also installed sensors near windows to measure the impacts of solar radiation on PMV and cooling consumption. Environmental Quality Index (EQI) serves as an indicator for assessing …

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Foundations Of Resilience: Integrating Māori Cultural Values Into New Zealand's Sustainable Construction Paradigm, Regan Potangaroa, Marama Tepania, Elrasheid Elkhidir Dr Jun 2025

Foundations Of Resilience: Integrating Māori Cultural Values Into New Zealand's Sustainable Construction Paradigm, Regan Potangaroa, Marama Tepania, Elrasheid Elkhidir Dr

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The integration of Māori cultural values into the construction sector, as pursued by CanConstructNZ, relates to managing shocks and stresses by promoting resilience and sustainability. Shocks and stresses in the construction industry, such as economic downturns, natural disasters, or labour shortages, challenge the sector's ability to deliver projects effectively. This paper looks at the fusion of cultural values with sustainable development highlighting the role of construction in bridging ‘’traditional’’ values with modern sustainability goals.

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