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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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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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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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Integrating Flood-Resistant Design And Construction Strategies In Sustainable Homes In The Central Valley: Effective Approaches For New And Existing Structures, Matthew Gomes, Vivien Luo, Manideep Tummalapudi Jun 2025

Integrating Flood-Resistant Design And Construction Strategies In Sustainable Homes In The Central Valley: Effective Approaches For New And Existing Structures, Matthew Gomes, Vivien Luo, Manideep Tummalapudi

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As climate change intensifies, California’s Central Valley faces unprecedented weather events, including increased flood risks, leaving homeowners vulnerable, especially those in disadvantaged communities. This paper, based on a master’s thesis, examines effective strategies for integrating flood-resistant design and construction practices into new homes and retrofit solutions for existing homes by assessing local flood vulnerabilities. Employing a mixed-methods approach grounded in an extensive literature review, this study combines a homeowner survey with qualitative interviews with local design, construction, and development professionals in the residential sector. Insights from the survey informed the interview design, enabling a deeper exploration of challenges specific to …

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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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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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What Mental Health Topics Do Female Practitioners Discuss In The Construction Industry? A Qualitive Literature Review, Shuang Zhang, Maggie Tang, Sherphard Chidarikire, Shaleeza Sohail, Ali Alashwal Jun 2025

What Mental Health Topics Do Female Practitioners Discuss In The Construction Industry? A Qualitive Literature Review, Shuang Zhang, Maggie Tang, Sherphard Chidarikire, Shaleeza Sohail, Ali Alashwal

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The construction industry in Australia is characterized by a notably low representation of women among professional groups, the lowest across all major industries and sectors. Women who enter the industry frequently face harassment and discrimination and encounter fewer opportunities for career advancement compared to their male counterparts. There is still a clear lack of awareness and understanding among female practitioners in the construction industry regarding mental health issues. Therefore, this research addresses this significant gap through a qualitative literature review, analysing over 129 published research papers. The findings were assessed using content analysis to pinpoint the primary barriers that female …

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The Reluctance Of A Self-Selected Cohort Of Construction Managers In Ireland To Report Work-Related Stress., Patrick J. Bruce Dr., Victor Hrymak Dr, Carol M. Bruce Dr Jun 2025

The Reluctance Of A Self-Selected Cohort Of Construction Managers In Ireland To Report Work-Related Stress., Patrick J. Bruce Dr., Victor Hrymak Dr, Carol M. Bruce Dr

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Workplace stress in the construction sector is reported to have negative implications for employees and work practices. Although much literature exists on workplace stress, one relatively unexplored area within the field, is the reporting of stress-related concerns. This study investigated the hesitancy to report workplace stress from a sample of construction managers in Ireland. Using semi-structured interviews and interpretative phenomenological analysis, 25 construction managers were interviewed about their reluctance to report workplace stress to their employers. Participants noted an inability to report workplace stress due to fear, stigma, and possible repercussions. The main causes of this workplace stress reported by …

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The Role Of Personality Assessments (Pas) In The Architecture, Engineering, And Construction Industry, Joshua R. Wilkinson, Yupeng Luo, Wei Wu, Brad Hyatt Jun 2025

The Role Of Personality Assessments (Pas) In The Architecture, Engineering, And Construction Industry, Joshua R. Wilkinson, Yupeng Luo, Wei Wu, Brad Hyatt

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With a long history of serving diverse industries, Personality Assessments (PAs) have been widely used to examine potential relationships between personality profiles, employee behavioral tendencies, and performance outcomes. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry involves complex and interdependent processes that require the collaboration of diverse professionals with varying skills and roles. Individuals and teams play a critical role in these processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in project delivery. PAs have emerged as a valuable tool for understanding the intricacies of organizational dynamics within the AEC sector. However, their exploration and implementation have been limited, leading to a …

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Four-Fold Framework For Process Information Management And The Suitability Of In-House Developed Tools In Lean Construction Operations, Jeferson S. Shigaki, Ko Matsuda, Kota Yoshifuji, Takuma Sugiyama, Shunsuke Someya, Norihiko Goto Jun 2025

Four-Fold Framework For Process Information Management And The Suitability Of In-House Developed Tools In Lean Construction Operations, Jeferson S. Shigaki, Ko Matsuda, Kota Yoshifuji, Takuma Sugiyama, Shunsuke Someya, Norihiko Goto

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This study has proposed expanding the orthodox two-fold Production Planning & Control (PP&C) model into a four-fold framework aiming to rationalize intermediate construction management activities by incorporating Lean Construction concepts while adapting them to the socio-technical characteristics of the local industry. Then, it verified the suitability of in-house-developed and joint-developed tools devised to assist existing work processes and routines, which used to operate regardless of formalized lean tenets. However, because they embed similar principles, the hypothesis that certain functions could be helpful in the realization of the Last Planner System (LPS) methodology was examined. This research has employed the Design …

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Ai In Construction Project Management Education: Insights From The 'Ai For Construction Project Management' Summer School, Ania Khodabakhshian, Fulvio Re Cecconi Jun 2025

Ai In Construction Project Management Education: Insights From The 'Ai For Construction Project Management' Summer School, Ania Khodabakhshian, Fulvio Re Cecconi

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This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the outcomes of 'AI for Construction Project Management' summer school, a pioneering program that received the 2024 CIB Vistas Funding for its role in advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in construction project management. The summer school comprised six sessions that introduced a range of AI techniques—including Machine Learning (ML), Probabilistic Graphical Models, Computer Vision, And Digital Twins—each designed to automate and optimize key construction tasks. The program engaged 162 participants from industry and academia, representing diverse educational and professional backgrounds. During the introductory sessions and hand-on exercises, the participants explored real-world challenges such …

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Assessment Of Interdependency For Building Components In Facility Management, Ashish Kumar Pampana, Soojin Yoon, Theodore J. Weidner Jun 2025

Assessment Of Interdependency For Building Components In Facility Management, Ashish Kumar Pampana, Soojin Yoon, Theodore J. Weidner

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This research presents a systematic approach for assessing component interdependencies within building subsystems in relation to unplanned maintenance (UPM). Utilizing a three-step methodology—quantitative content analysis, component causal relationships, and interdependency analysis—the study leverages work order description data to identify key components and their interactions. By applying social network analysis to top keyword and term frequency data, the study examines component centrality, revealing critical interdependencies that impact maintenance needs. Findings show that specific components, such as the steel damper and supply fan, play prominent roles within the subsystem network, with significant ripple effects in case of failure. This methodology not only …

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Strategies That Enhance The Retention Of Women In The Architecture, Engineering And Construction (Aec) Workforce: An Integrative Review, Thandeka Robeter Makhathini Ms, Clinton O. Aigbavboa Jun 2025

Strategies That Enhance The Retention Of Women In The Architecture, Engineering And Construction (Aec) Workforce: An Integrative Review, Thandeka Robeter Makhathini Ms, Clinton O. Aigbavboa

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The AEC workforce has serious professional skills deficiencies that affect the planning, delivery and maintenance of infrastructure. These skills disparities can be bridged by attracting and retaining women in the industry. Therefore, it is necessary to ascertain the strategies that enhance the retention of women in the AEC workforce. Despite the growing body of scholarship on employee retention, there is a lack of comprehensive review on this topic in the AEC literature. This study adopts an integrative review approach to synthesise knowledge on strategies that enhance the retention of women in the AEC workforce. In total thirty-three papers were extracted. …

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Strategic Facilities Management Contingencies Implemented By Office Real Estate Owners In Response To Drought Risks In Cape Town, Saul Nurick Dr, Kathy Michell Professor, David Porter Mr Jun 2025

Strategic Facilities Management Contingencies Implemented By Office Real Estate Owners In Response To Drought Risks In Cape Town, Saul Nurick Dr, Kathy Michell Professor, David Porter Mr

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Climate change has impacted the natural water supply in South Africa. This has resulted in a more intentional adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, specifically within the context of real estate. Water management is one of the key ESG factors, which became apparent to office real estate owners during the 2018 drought in Cape Town. Strategic facilities management (FM) is recognised as the crucial link to ensure that strategic real estate goals are achieved. A form of strategic FM pertaining to water is defined as water management features and initiatives (WMFIs). The research comprised a multiple case study …

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Effects Of Dormitory Design Factors On Migrant Workers’ Mental Health In Singapore, Tianxiang Lan, Yang Miang Goh, Hanxiao Wang, Xinping Hu Jun 2025

Effects Of Dormitory Design Factors On Migrant Workers’ Mental Health In Singapore, Tianxiang Lan, Yang Miang Goh, Hanxiao Wang, Xinping Hu

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Migrant workers face vulnerability and unique mental health challenges in their host countries. Housing designs may affect the residents’ mental health, yet few studies have investigated this relationship in the migrant worker dormitory context. In this study, we investigated this question by surveying the design factors of migrant workers’ dormitories and their mental health states measured by the short version of the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS). We found that those migrant workers’ mental health is correlated with whether one has a pleasant window view, defined as green, blue (water feature) or long-distance view. The findings suggest that the elements …

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Construction Safety Culture And Climate: The Hidden Forces That Shape Safety Performance, Ahmed Al-Bayati Phd, Pe, Vigneshkumar Chellappa Jun 2025

Construction Safety Culture And Climate: The Hidden Forces That Shape Safety Performance, Ahmed Al-Bayati Phd, Pe, Vigneshkumar Chellappa

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Construction site safety is a critical concern in engineering and management, yet construction safety culture and climate continue to be a widely discussed and debated topic. Specifically, their mechanisms and the interrelationships among them have rarely been addressed or explored. Among others, this has resulted in their interchangeable use and subsequent confusion. To address this gap, this study examines the interrelationship between construction safety culture and climate using a recently proposed framework. The framework was built on the principle of shared responsibility and involved four safety organizational levels: upper management, safety personnel, frontline supervisors, and workers. A case study approach …

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Global Stakeholder Perceptions Of Circular Building Adaptability, Open Building Methodology And Mass Timber Construction: A Qualitative Study, Paul D. Kremer, Ron Wakefield, Alireza Ahankoob, Behzad Abbasnejad Jun 2025

Global Stakeholder Perceptions Of Circular Building Adaptability, Open Building Methodology And Mass Timber Construction: A Qualitative Study, Paul D. Kremer, Ron Wakefield, Alireza Ahankoob, Behzad Abbasnejad

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To meet global carbon emissions reduction targets we need to adopt sustainable construction practices and transition toward a Circular Economy (CE). The present paper proposes a combination of CE-focused technologies, Circular Building Adaptability (CBA), Open Building (OB) and Mass Timber Construction (MTC) working in concert to support emissions reduction objectives. A total of 158 participants aged between 18 and 65+, from Europe (20%), North America/Canada (32%), South America (3%), Africa/South Africa (3%), Middles East (3%), Asia Pacific (36%) and Southeast Asia & Asia (45) provided open text-based reponses to survey items as part of a larger project. The sample predominately …

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Enhancing Hazard Identification: A Comprehensive Approach To Personalized Safety Training Addressing Cognitive Limitations, Kyeongsuk Lee, Yugandhar Shinde, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Behzad Esmaeili Jun 2025

Enhancing Hazard Identification: A Comprehensive Approach To Personalized Safety Training Addressing Cognitive Limitations, Kyeongsuk Lee, Yugandhar Shinde, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Behzad Esmaeili

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Safety training plays a pivotal role in elevating workers' hazard identification skills. Recent research emphasizes the need for tailored training, acknowledging individuals' diverse cognitive limitations, including attentional failures and misperceptions of risks. Despite recognizing the importance of personalized safety training, existing research predominantly only categorizes cognitive failures without developing customized interventions to address these issues. To bridge this gap, this study (1) conducted a comprehensive literature review to delineate the characteristics of each type of cognitive limitation and potential training strategies and (2) developed a personalized safety training program and validated the effectiveness of the proposed methods. Our findings reveal …

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Aligning Values And Priorities Through Collaborative Action Research: An Opportunity To Connect, Co-Create And Achieve The Sdgs, Ani Raiden, Laura Alvarez, Andrew King Jun 2025

Aligning Values And Priorities Through Collaborative Action Research: An Opportunity To Connect, Co-Create And Achieve The Sdgs, Ani Raiden, Laura Alvarez, Andrew King

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Social value is a practical vehicle for realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within built environment processes. Research and practice in this space recognises co-creation and stakeholder management as fundamental to achieving the desired outcomes. However, given differences in individual perceptions and organisational/industry ethos and goals, involving a diverse range of stakeholders in social value work is not without challenges. We discuss collaborative action research methodology as an approach to help placemaking and construction management fields meet and, together, respond to the grand challenges facing cities. This methodology is aligned with social constructivist research philosophy, and includes a …

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An Exploration Of The Feasibility Of Using Plastic Waste For Sustainable Road Construction In Nigeria: A Qualitative Approach, Rosheedat A. Lawal, Emmanuel I. Daniel, Louis Gyoh, Ezekiel A. Chinyio, Nnedinma Umeokafor Jun 2025

An Exploration Of The Feasibility Of Using Plastic Waste For Sustainable Road Construction In Nigeria: A Qualitative Approach, Rosheedat A. Lawal, Emmanuel I. Daniel, Louis Gyoh, Ezekiel A. Chinyio, Nnedinma Umeokafor

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Every country, both developed and developing, has problems with waste management, specifically plastic waste. Plastic wastes are non-biodegradable and can decompose between 100 to 500 years. The negative impact of plastic waste is felt by the environment and all forms of living things, either on the land, in the air, or underwater, because of the chemical composition of plastic and its poor management. Nigeria, as a developing country, is faced with a poor and inadequate road network with about 200,000km road network and only 50,000km paved; therefore, there is a need to make more roads that are environmentally friendly, socially …

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What Is Stopping Building Information Modeling (Bim)-Based Whole Life Carbon Assessment Of Buildings In Hong Kong?, Anson Tsz Kwan Chan, Amos Darko, Selorm E. Adukpo, Stephen L.M. Au Jun 2025

What Is Stopping Building Information Modeling (Bim)-Based Whole Life Carbon Assessment Of Buildings In Hong Kong?, Anson Tsz Kwan Chan, Amos Darko, Selorm E. Adukpo, Stephen L.M. Au

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Building information modeling (BIM)-based whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) of buildings is critical to reaching Hong Kong’s 2050 Net Zero target. However, the adoption of BIM-based WLCA is not as apparent as it should have been. This study aims to examine the criticality of various challenges that prevent the wide adoption of BIM-based WLCA in Hong Kong. To this end, 20 challenges were identified from a comprehensive literature review, and a questionnaire survey was performed with 80 construction professionals. The mean score ranking analysis results indicated that 13 challenges were critical. The top three most critical challenges were “data collection …

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Investigating Student Perceptions Of Biophilic, Visual And Acoustic Design On High-Performing Learning Spaces, Rana Asad Javid Khan, Jason D. Lucas Jun 2025

Investigating Student Perceptions Of Biophilic, Visual And Acoustic Design On High-Performing Learning Spaces, Rana Asad Javid Khan, Jason D. Lucas

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High-performing educational buildings are designed to foster optimal learning, teaching, and research environments. However, many higher education spaces still lack a fully integrated approach that combines biophilic design principles with effective acoustic solutions. This gap between envisioned performance and current reality highlights the need to understand students' perceptions of indoor conditions within high-performance buildings. This study investigates students’ perceptions of environmental quality, specifically focusing on biophilic, visual and acoustic design features in two contrasting classrooms at the Research University’s Lee Hall. Using a mixed-methods approach, objective measurements of lighting and acoustic conditions were combined with subjective survey responses to evaluate …

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The Exploring Of The Importance Of Indoor Environmental Factors In University Educational Spaces Based On Participants' Psychology, Hanyu Zhou, Zhaozhe Yang, Wenchang Wang, Chang’An Liu, Yifan Ding Jun 2025

The Exploring Of The Importance Of Indoor Environmental Factors In University Educational Spaces Based On Participants' Psychology, Hanyu Zhou, Zhaozhe Yang, Wenchang Wang, Chang’An Liu, Yifan Ding

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The comfort feeling of human body to indoor environment is a comprehensive reflection of multi-factor interaction. The research on human comfort is developing from single factor to multi-factor interaction. At present, the research on indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is limited to the single IEQ domain of heat, sound, light and air quality or the interaction of environmental factors between two IEQ domains, while the research on the relationship between comfort and psychological emotion is relatively scarce. Based on this, this paper takes the education space related to the art museum and college student activity center of Shandong Jianzhu University as …

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Dynamics And Synergistic Mechanism Of Green Building Transition: Helix Model And Helix Culture, Jingqing Hong, Isabelle Chan Jun 2025

Dynamics And Synergistic Mechanism Of Green Building Transition: Helix Model And Helix Culture, Jingqing Hong, Isabelle Chan

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The Green Building Transition (GBT) represents a critical long-term socio-technical shift towards sustainable modes of production and consumption in urban areas. However, a research gap exists in comprehending the intrinsic motivations and synergies among stakeholders involved in promoting and implementing green building practices. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the dynamics of GBT by introducing a novel theoretical framework based on Leydesdorff and Etzkowitz's Helix model. The results indicate a deficiency in the existing GBT frameworks regarding the comprehensive comprehension of interactions among multi-level key stakeholders involved, as well as the absence of a quantitative assessment of …

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Towards A Healthier Workforce In The Construction Industry, Thalente L. Nkosi, Fidelis A. Emuze, Abimbola Windapo Jun 2025

Towards A Healthier Workforce In The Construction Industry, Thalente L. Nkosi, Fidelis A. Emuze, Abimbola Windapo

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Abstract: A sustainable built environment aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by enhancing workforce health and welfare in the construction industry. This study employs a systematic literature review methodology to identify best practices, technologies, and policies contributing to achieving SDG 3. The findings reveal that integrating technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), wearable sensors, and prefabrication techniques improves worker safety and mental health while reducing physical hazards. Furthermore, comprehensive well-being programs, ethical planning, and stakeholder collaboration can significantly enhance worker welfare and productivity. The study highlights the challenges in implementing health and …

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Ethical Risks Of Human–Robot Interaction In The Construction Industry: A Systematic Review, Liying Wang, Wenqi Li, Botao Gu, Nan Li, Dongping Fang Jun 2025

Ethical Risks Of Human–Robot Interaction In The Construction Industry: A Systematic Review, Liying Wang, Wenqi Li, Botao Gu, Nan Li, Dongping Fang

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Robotics is increasingly deployed on construction sites, enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality. However, the form of human–robot interaction (HRI) poses various ethical challenges, and insufficient attention has been paid to the ethical aspects of HRI in the construction industry within the academic community. To bridge this gap, this study aims to identify, analyze, and evaluate ethical risks across various HRI patterns in the construction industry through an agent-relationship-scenario three-tier ethical lens. This lens includes three types of agents: managers, workers, and robots, as well as five interaction patterns: remote monitoring, proximity manipulation, non-collaborative coexistence, non-wearable collaboration, and wearable collaboration. This …

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Towards A Participatory Assessment Of Community Flood Resilience, Ezekiel Olatunji, David Proverbs, Chaminda Pathirage, Subashini Suresh Dr, Olutayo Ekundayo Jun 2025

Towards A Participatory Assessment Of Community Flood Resilience, Ezekiel Olatunji, David Proverbs, Chaminda Pathirage, Subashini Suresh Dr, Olutayo Ekundayo

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Existing Community Flood Resilience (CFR) frameworks often integrate a range of dimensions to measure flood resilience, but social indicators are often overlooked or neglected due to the challenges involved in gathering information and quantifying these aspects. This research presents a novel methodology towards the development of a more comprehensive CFR framework. The methodology presented combines quantitative and qualitative insights through a participatory mixed-methods approach. Initially, the Delphi process is used to co-develop resilience indicators with professional experts drawn from key stakeholders including the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and National Flood Forum, as well as a range of community representatives. This …

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Suicide Causal Factors And Mitigation Strategies In The Construction Industry: A Structured Review, Mehdi Torbat Esfahani, Hannah Plesant, Ibukun Awolusi Jun 2025

Suicide Causal Factors And Mitigation Strategies In The Construction Industry: A Structured Review, Mehdi Torbat Esfahani, Hannah Plesant, Ibukun Awolusi

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Due to the extreme nature of construction worksite settings, workers are exposed to mental health issues, which results in more injuries and accidents, including unreported mental illnesses, reduced productivity, the stigmas placed on workers by their peers and society itself, and suicide. Although numerous studies have delved into the suicide causal factors, there remains a notable absence of comprehensive research consolidating these findings and offering a holistic understanding of these determinants alongside potential preventive strategies. This study presents a review conducted to synthesize and categorize the factors contributing to suicide and mitigation strategies in the construction industry. To achieve the …

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A Case-Study-Based Investigation On The Planning And Development Of Tiny Home Communities In North Carolina, Lin Whipkey, Jianxin Hu Jun 2025

A Case-Study-Based Investigation On The Planning And Development Of Tiny Home Communities In North Carolina, Lin Whipkey, Jianxin Hu

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Tiny homes have gained popularity over the past two decades. However, tiny homes have encountered obstacles to being considered as primary dwellings because most local zoning ordinances do not fully adopt them as a permanent dwelling type. Only a few counties (5%) and municipalities (6%) in North Carolina adopted tiny homes in their ordinance. A multiple-case study is employed to investigate eight communities in North Carolina. The developers, property owners, municipality officials, and county planners are interviewed. Other methods include studying the communities' general layout and amenities and reviewing zoning ordinances, property records, and site plans. The data are analyzed …

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Examining The Prevalence Of Job Stressors Among The South African Construction Workforce, Mohlomi T. Raliile Jun 2025

Examining The Prevalence Of Job Stressors Among The South African Construction Workforce, Mohlomi T. Raliile

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This study examined the prevalence of job stressors among the construction workforce in South Africa. The objectives were to determine the prevalence of organisational, extra-organisational, and personal stressors among the workforce. This exploratory study was conducted on a conveniently sampled population of construction personnel under three categories: construction professionals, construction artisans/tradesmen and construction labourers. A questionnaire survey was distributed to collect quantitative data via Google Forms and email, and some were distributed manually on construction sites to capture the labourers. In this cross-sectional study, and the respondents were individuals employed by civil and building construction companies. Face validity was used, …

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