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(Re)Shaping The Path Of Rural Tourism In Central Vietnam: When Traditionalism As A Driver For Architectural Multiformity, Tung Minh Tran, Chau Thi Bao Huynh Jun 2026

(Re)Shaping The Path Of Rural Tourism In Central Vietnam: When Traditionalism As A Driver For Architectural Multiformity, Tung Minh Tran, Chau Thi Bao Huynh

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Rural tourism in Central Vietnam faces tension between infrastructure modernization and the preservation of vernacular architectural identity. This paper examines the (re)configuration of rural tourism by conceptualizing traditionalism as a driver for architectural multiformity rather than a static constraint. Through a multiple-case study of six representative villages and 23 semi-structured interviews with local stakeholders, the study identifies (neo-)vernacular practices and strategies for integrating local materials into contemporary hospitality typologies. Findings demonstrate that a tradition-centric approach supports hybrid morphologies that balance heritage conservation with economic needs. The paper concludes that traditionalism provides a resilient framework for shaping sustainable, locally grounded tourism …

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Conceptual Framework For Integrating Ergonomics Into Health And Safety Management Practices In Nigerian Construction Firms, Abdulhafeez Ibrahim, Abubakar Dardau Abdulazeez, Tasiu Mustapha, Ikemefuna Mbamali, Mustapha Abdulrazaq Jun 2026

Conceptual Framework For Integrating Ergonomics Into Health And Safety Management Practices In Nigerian Construction Firms, Abdulhafeez Ibrahim, Abubakar Dardau Abdulazeez, Tasiu Mustapha, Ikemefuna Mbamali, Mustapha Abdulrazaq

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Traditional safety approaches that focus solely on accident prevention have failed to address the significant burden of work-related illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders affecting construction workers. Ergonomic interventions are known to improve worker health, safety, and performance, but their systematic integration into construction health and safety management systems remains limited, particularly in developing-country contexts. Existing frameworks provide useful insights, but many are generic, limited to the design phase, or insufficiently attentive to implementation, stakeholder coordination, and long-term sustainability in project-based construction environments. This paper addresses a gap in construction ergonomics research by focusing on the organisational processes through which ergonomics becomes …

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Net-Zero Construction And Decent Work: Skills Transition Challenges In The Construction Workforce, Dinh-Phong Nguyen, Duy Anh Bui, Quan T. Nguyen, Van-Truong Dinh, Viet-Huong Nguyen, Hoang-Mai Dang Jun 2026

Net-Zero Construction And Decent Work: Skills Transition Challenges In The Construction Workforce, Dinh-Phong Nguyen, Duy Anh Bui, Quan T. Nguyen, Van-Truong Dinh, Viet-Huong Nguyen, Hoang-Mai Dang

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The transition towards net-zero construction is transforming not only the technologies used in the built environment but also the capabilities and working conditions of the construction workforce. While existing research has largely focused on engineering solutions for reducing carbon emissions, comparatively limited attention has been paid to the labour implications of this transition. This paper addresses this gap by examining how sustainability transitions reshape workforce competencies, labour market dynamics, and decent work conditions in the construction sector. Adopting an integrative literature review approach, the study analyses 63 academic publications and policy reports related to sustainable construction, workforce development, and green …

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An Assessment Of Career Development Affecting Factors In The Construction Industry From A Gender Perspective, Thuy Thi Nguyen, Toan Quoc Nguyen, Binh Thuy Pham Jun 2026

An Assessment Of Career Development Affecting Factors In The Construction Industry From A Gender Perspective, Thuy Thi Nguyen, Toan Quoc Nguyen, Binh Thuy Pham

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The Vietnamese construction industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with an average annual growth rate exceeding 8.0%. At this pace, the construction workforce is projected to reach approximately 12–13 million workers by 2030, of whom women are expected to account for around 10%. Despite their increasing participation, women are widely perceived to face greater challenges in career development than men within the construction sector. This paper aims to be an assessment of career development drivers in the construction industry from a gender perspective. A questionnaire survey was administered to 120 engineers to evaluate the influence of ten factors …

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Identifying Risks In Social Housing Construction Investment Projects In Hanoi, Vietnam, Thuy Thi Nguyen, Linh Dieu Pham, Anh Thi Ngoc Tran Jun 2026

Identifying Risks In Social Housing Construction Investment Projects In Hanoi, Vietnam, Thuy Thi Nguyen, Linh Dieu Pham, Anh Thi Ngoc Tran

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As of 2025, Hanoi’s population exceeded 8.7 million, representing approximately 8.59% of the national population. The city’s urbanization rate increased from 36.8% in 1999 to 41.0% in 2009 and 49.2% in 2019, and is projected to reach approximately 63% by 2025 and nearly 70% by 2035. Rapid population growth coupled with accelerated urbanization has placed substantial pressure on urban housing systems. In response, social housing construction projects have become a crucial policy instrument for addressing the escalating demand for affordable housing. However, these projects are inherently exposed to risks throughout the construction investment processing. This paper aims to identify and …

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Linking Project Information Management To Construction Project Success In Digitalised Environments, Quang-Phuong Luu, Quan T. Nguyen, Eric Lou Jun 2026

Linking Project Information Management To Construction Project Success In Digitalised Environments, Quang-Phuong Luu, Quan T. Nguyen, Eric Lou

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The increasing digitalisation of construction projects has transformed how information is produced, stored, and exchanged. Yet despite widespread adoption of digital platforms and standards, many projects continue to experience coordination failures, safety issues, and weak organisational learning, suggesting that information availability alone does not guarantee improved outcomes. This paper examines how Project Information Management (PrIM) influences project success in digitalised environments, moving beyond traditional delivery-focused criteria. Using a structured literature-based synthesis of 27 journal articles combined with a mechanism mapping approach, it develops a mechanism-based explanation of how PrIM bridges digital infrastructure and project success through organisational processes. The analysis …

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Influence Of Cfrp-Confined Concrete Models On The Load Capacity Of Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Uniaxial Bending, Phuoc Lanh Le, Truong Thang Nguyen, Trung Hieu Nguyen Jun 2026

Influence Of Cfrp-Confined Concrete Models On The Load Capacity Of Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Uniaxial Bending, Phuoc Lanh Le, Truong Thang Nguyen, Trung Hieu Nguyen

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The axial load-bending moment about single axis (P-M) interaction diagram characterizes the uniaxial-bending load capacity of CFRP-strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) columns. Although numerous CFRP-confined concrete models have been proposed in previous studies, the influence of different CFRP-confined concrete models on the P-M interaction behavior of columns has not yet been fully examined. This study investigates the effects of various confined concrete models on the P-M interaction diagrams of a prototype CFRP-strengthened RC columns. Sectional analysis is carried out based on the plane-section assumption and internal force equilibrium, in which the column’s cross-section is discretized into strips parallel to the neutral …

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Toward An Audit-Informed Training Effectiveness Index For Construction Safety: A Bayesian Hierarchical Model Using Objective Performance Proxies, Duc A. Nguyen, Hong-Ha Le Jun 2026

Toward An Audit-Informed Training Effectiveness Index For Construction Safety: A Bayesian Hierarchical Model Using Objective Performance Proxies, Duc A. Nguyen, Hong-Ha Le

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This paper proposes a Bayesian hierarchical model for a Training Effectiveness Index (TEI) inferred from four objective performance proxies: inspection non-conformities, permit-to-work violations, near-miss events, and corrective-action closure time. Applied to data from ten subcontractors over six quarters in Hanoi, Vietnam, seven MAP optimizations all converged to log-posterior = −594.94 and σα = 1.316 (95% CI: 1.193–1.439) confirms identifiable between-subcontractor heterogeneity. LOSO cross-validation (ELPD = −685.0) confirms hyperparameter transferability. Near-miss counts are near-redundant (r = 0.9996 with three-proxy model; max difference 2.8 points). Comparison with PCA and z-score baselines yields r = 0.913. Key limitations - cells-to-parameters ratio of 1.94 …

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Identification Of Scaffold Defect Risk Factors And Risk-Tier Inspection Intervals For Vietnam Construction Sites, Hong Ha Le, Duc A. Nguyen Jun 2026

Identification Of Scaffold Defect Risk Factors And Risk-Tier Inspection Intervals For Vietnam Construction Sites, Hong Ha Le, Duc A. Nguyen

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Scaffold failures are a persistent safety burden driven by assembly quality variability, environmental exposure, and frequent site modifications. This study develops and validates a risk-tier inspection scheduling framework that converts routine scaffold inspection logs into interval-level predictions of critical defects. Using 950 inspection intervals from three Vietnamese regions (Northern, Middle coastal, Southern), a complementary log-log model with Elastic Net regularization predicts whether a critical defect will be detected at the next inspection. Critical events occurred in 14.21% of intervals. The model achieves strong discrimination (ROC-AUC = 0.995, AP = 0.984, Brier = 0.018); at the operating threshold, Precision = 1.000 …

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Edge Ai For Real-Time Recyclable Waste Sorting In Viet Nam: A Practical Approach For Smart And Sustainable Cities, Tam Thanh Luong, Hop Quang Do, Anh Tien Nguyen, Khanh Bao Trinh, Dat Quoc Trieu, Giang Minh Hoang, Thang Nam Hoang Jun 2026

Edge Ai For Real-Time Recyclable Waste Sorting In Viet Nam: A Practical Approach For Smart And Sustainable Cities, Tam Thanh Luong, Hop Quang Do, Anh Tien Nguyen, Khanh Bao Trinh, Dat Quoc Trieu, Giang Minh Hoang, Thang Nam Hoang

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In Viet Nam, recyclable municipal solid waste is often inadequately sorted and disposed of. While computer vision offers automatic sorting solutions, few studies address real-world deployment constraints on resource-limited edge devices. This research develops and evaluates an optimized edge AI framework for real-time waste classification. To better reflect practical sorting conditions, a dataset of 21,329 images was constructed, combining 15,158 internet images with 6,171 highly contaminated waste images captured in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The validation and test sets capture image variations in object shape, size, occlusion, and illumination. To enable deployment on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, the system uses …

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A Systematic Review Of Llm–Based Question Answering For Construction Site Safety, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Thuy-Duong T. Tran, Quang-Vu Phung, Quan T. Nguyen, Po-Han Chen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen Jun 2026

A Systematic Review Of Llm–Based Question Answering For Construction Site Safety, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Thuy-Duong T. Tran, Quang-Vu Phung, Quan T. Nguyen, Po-Han Chen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen

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Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly proposed for construction-site safety question answering, yet the evidence base remains small, recent, and methodologically mixed. This review synthesises 17 studies identified through a PRISMA-guided search of Scopus and Web of Science, supplemented by backward snowballing and structured quality appraisal. Unlike broader surveys of artificial intelligence in construction, the paper focuses on how LLM-based safety QA systems are adapted for reliability in high-stakes site contexts. The corpus is organised into three intervention layers: prompt and interaction design, retrieval and knowledge grounding, and model-level architectural adaptation. Prompt-based approaches are accessible and common, but remain constrained …

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Enhance Green Space Accessibility To Improve Quality Of Life In Hanoi's Inner City, Phuong M.T. Le, Huong T.D. Nguyen Jun 2026

Enhance Green Space Accessibility To Improve Quality Of Life In Hanoi's Inner City, Phuong M.T. Le, Huong T.D. Nguyen

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Urban green spaces play an important role in improving environmental quality and enhancing the quality of life in cities. However, in high-density urban areas such as the inner city of Hanoi, the distribution of green spaces and residents’ accessibility to these spaces remain uneven. This study applies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate the accessibility of urban green spaces in the historical inner-city area of Hanoi. Spatial datasets including parks, public gardens, water bodies, residential distribution, and administrative boundaries were integrated into a GIS database. Spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS were used to calculate residents’ accessibility to green spaces within …

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Semi-Precast Composite Reinforced Concrete Slabs With Uhpc Permanent Formwork And Eps Lightweight Core For Sustainable Construction, Tuan-Anh Cao, Ngoc-Khoa Ho, Van-Thuc Luu, Hoang-Anh Pham Jun 2026

Semi-Precast Composite Reinforced Concrete Slabs With Uhpc Permanent Formwork And Eps Lightweight Core For Sustainable Construction, Tuan-Anh Cao, Ngoc-Khoa Ho, Van-Thuc Luu, Hoang-Anh Pham

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Reinforced concrete is the most commonly used structural material in construction today. To fabricate reinforced concrete components and structures, formwork made of wood or metal is often used temporarily to shape and secure the fresh concrete, and it is removed once the concrete hardens. The installation and removal of temporary formwork generate a large amount of solid waste at the construction site and consume significant resources in terms of labor costs and construction time. Prefabricated and semi-prefabricated reinforced concrete structures are effective alternatives to minimize construction waste, shorten construction time, and reduce installation costs. This paper introduces a new semi-prefabricated …

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Barriers To Essential Services On Construction Sites: A Reflection Of Sexual Health Services., Henerico Henerico, Geraldine Kikwasi, Joel Zambi Jun 2026

Barriers To Essential Services On Construction Sites: A Reflection Of Sexual Health Services., Henerico Henerico, Geraldine Kikwasi, Joel Zambi

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Sexual health services being are critical for the well-being of construction workers, however, it has been lacking attention in many occupational settings. In Tanzania, construction workers, many of whom operate under informal or temporary conditions, face various sexual health challenges. This study examines the barriers to providing sexual health services on construction sites. Data was obtained from 80 randomly selected respondents on ongoing construction sites using questionnaires. The main barriers to providing sexual health are lack of funding for sexual health education, exclusion of sexual health from occupational health and safety, absence of collaborations between workplace with clinics or NGOs, …

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Evaluating The Role Of Government In Triple Bottom Line Impact Of Circular Economy Practices In The Construction Industry Using Pls-Sem Analysis, Swati Sinha, J. S. Sudarsan, Hindavi Gavali, Abhijat Arun Abhyankar Jun 2026

Evaluating The Role Of Government In Triple Bottom Line Impact Of Circular Economy Practices In The Construction Industry Using Pls-Sem Analysis, Swati Sinha, J. S. Sudarsan, Hindavi Gavali, Abhijat Arun Abhyankar

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The construction industry is a significant contributor to environmental degradation, economic inefficiency, and social inequities. In response, the adoption of Circular Economy (CE) practices has emerged as a vital strategy to mitigate these challenges by promoting sustainable resource use, waste reduction, and value creation across the project lifecycle. This study aims to evaluate the role of government support in influencing Triple Bottom Line (TBL) outcomes, economic, environmental, and social, within the construction industry. Using a quantitative approach, a survey was administered to collect responses from industry stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and project managers. The collected data were analysed using Partial …

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An Autonomous And Controlled Agentic Framework For Structural Analysis, Viet Hung Dang, Kim-Anh Do, Tien Dung Nguyen Jun 2026

An Autonomous And Controlled Agentic Framework For Structural Analysis, Viet Hung Dang, Kim-Anh Do, Tien Dung Nguyen

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This study introduces a proof-of-concept agentic framework designed to assist structural engineers in managing sophisticated computational workflows for complex structures. The proposed framework automates the structural analysis lifecycle while adhering strictly to procedural controls. Unlike conventional workflows that rely on graphical user interfaces or automation scripts, this framework utilizes large language model (LLM) orchestrators to decompose complex structural problems into executable sub-tasks, such as structural data extraction, structural analysis, and results visualization and discussion. Furthermore, the data extraction agent establishes a live connection to AutoCAD to extract structural data, the physics-based agent interacts with the finite element software OpenSees to …

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How Construction Site Characteristics Shape Workers' Mental Health And Wellbeing, Parisa Moshashaei, Hamed Golzad, Henry Liu, Nasser Bagheri Jun 2026

How Construction Site Characteristics Shape Workers' Mental Health And Wellbeing, Parisa Moshashaei, Hamed Golzad, Henry Liu, Nasser Bagheri

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Psychosocial risks in construction are increasingly recognised, yet evidence remains fragmented regarding how site-level physical and operational characteristics shape workers’ mental health and wellbeing. This exploratory study aims to develop an evidence-based conceptual framework to identify relationships between construction site characteristics and workers’ mental health and wellbeing. A systematic literature review of 51 studies (2014–2025) identified 34 site-related indicators grouped into five domains: environmental conditions, welfare amenities and facilities, safety and security, work settings and practices, and physical space design. These domains were then examined through 21 semi-structured interviews with site-based workers across Australian commercial and residential building projects. Interview …

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A Tqm-Based Conceptual Framework For Developing Quality Environments In Architecture And Planning Education, Thanh Trung Nguyen Jun 2026

A Tqm-Based Conceptual Framework For Developing Quality Environments In Architecture And Planning Education, Thanh Trung Nguyen

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Enhancing quality in higher education (HE), particularly in architecture and planning (A&P) education, requires moving beyond fragmented perspectives on learning environments toward more integrated and systemic approaches. This study addresses this need by developing a conceptual framework for the quality environment in A&P education based on Total Quality Management (TQM). Drawing on a theory-building methodology, the study synthesizes literature on HE quality, TQM, and learning environments, with particular attention to the pedagogical and contextual characteristics of A&P disciplines, through a thematic analysis and iterative abstraction process. The findings identify three core dimensions-physical, academic, and social environments-and integrate them into a …

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Green Infrastructure Integration Into Technical Infrastructure Planning In Peri-Urban Villages: A Case Study Of La Ca Village, Hanoi, Tu Ngoc Tong, Nghia Xuan Nguyen Jun 2026

Green Infrastructure Integration Into Technical Infrastructure Planning In Peri-Urban Villages: A Case Study Of La Ca Village, Hanoi, Tu Ngoc Tong, Nghia Xuan Nguyen

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Rapid urbanization in Hanoi has significantly transformed peri-urban villages, leading to the loss of water bodies, green spaces, and permeable surfaces, and increasing risks of flooding, environmental degradation, and declining living quality. While green infrastructure (GI) has been widely studied, its integration into technical infrastructure planning in peri-urban transitional areas remains insufficiently explored. This study examines how GI can be integrated into technical infrastructure planning in such contexts, using La Ca Village (Hanoi) as an empirical case study. The research methodology combines baseline data collection and spatial-technical analysis to identify key issues and intervention potentials. At the conceptual level, the …

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Mitigating Llm Hallucinations In Construction Safety: A Model-First Framework With Retrieval-Augmented Validation, Quang-Vu Phung, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Po-Han Chen Jun 2026

Mitigating Llm Hallucinations In Construction Safety: A Model-First Framework With Retrieval-Augmented Validation, Quang-Vu Phung, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Po-Han Chen

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Urban rail construction is one of the most safety-critical engineering domains, where even minor errors can lead to catastrophic consequences. Large Language Models (LLMs) offer promising capabilities for automating safety risk extraction from accident reports; however, their deployment is critically hindered by hallucinations – outputs that are fluent yet factually incorrect or logically inconsistent. Existing prompting methods such as Chain-of-Thought rely on implicit reasoning without explicit problem representation, leading to brittleness, logical drift, and undetected constraint violations. This paper addresses key research gaps in current approaches, including the lack of constraint grounding in authoritative knowledge bases, the absence of explicit …

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An Assessment Of The Extent Of Adherence To Health And Safety Regulations At Building Construction Sites In And Around Gaborone, Joseph Ssegawa, Kganetso Kgotlaetsile Jun 2026

An Assessment Of The Extent Of Adherence To Health And Safety Regulations At Building Construction Sites In And Around Gaborone, Joseph Ssegawa, Kganetso Kgotlaetsile

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The article presents findings of a study aimed at assessing the extent to which health and safety regulations (HSR) are adhered to at building construction sites in and around Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. The study was motivated by the increasing levels of construction activity in Botswana, alongside some incidents of construction related accidents reported in the media. A structured questionnaire survey was used in the study. It was administered to 126 construction workers and seven government health and safety inspectors. The SPSS software was used to analyse data. The findings showed that, there is a low adherence to …

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Strategies For Addressing Lift Installation Hindrances In Low-To Mid-Rise Apartment Buildings, Mark Pim-Wusu, Clinton Aigbavboa Jun 2026

Strategies For Addressing Lift Installation Hindrances In Low-To Mid-Rise Apartment Buildings, Mark Pim-Wusu, Clinton Aigbavboa

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This study investigates strategies to address lift installation challenges in low-to mid-rise apartment buildings in the Greater Accra Region, recognising the essential role of lift systems in enhancing accessibility, functionality, and efficiency in modern multi-storey developments. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from 133 purposively selected building occupants to identify key hindrances and practical strategies for effective lift adoption. The findings reveal that although lifts remain underutilised in many residential buildings, several strategic measures can mitigate installation challenges. These include optimising space during design, conducting cost–benefit analyses, and ensuring strict compliance with building codes. The study underscores the …

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Gis-Based Database Construction For Detailed Urban Planning: A Case Study Of Cad Data Conversion In Bac Ninh, Vietnam, Phuong Thi Minh Le, Hiep Ngoc Pham Jun 2026

Gis-Based Database Construction For Detailed Urban Planning: A Case Study Of Cad Data Conversion In Bac Ninh, Vietnam, Phuong Thi Minh Le, Hiep Ngoc Pham

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Detailed planning data are commonly stored in CAD format, which limits effective spatial data management and analysis. This study develops a GIS database for detailed planning by converting CAD data into a geodatabase environment, with Huong Mac Ward, Bac Ninh Province as the case study area. A workflow is proposed to convert CAD-based planning data into a GIS database, aiming to support consistent data organization and practical use in planning management. The workflow includes CAD data standardization, conversion into spatial features, and GIS database structure design. CAD data are processed and organized before being transformed into spatial objects suitable for …

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Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei Jun 2026

Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei

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The construction industry in Ghana, unsurprisingly, remains one of the most hazardous sectors, underscoring the need for effective safety training interventions. This study investigates the perceived impact of safety training programs on construction workers’ safety performance in Ghana with the aim of proposing evidence-based recommendations to enhance training effectiveness. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was adopted, employing a stratified random sampling technique to select site workers, safety officers, and project managers from large (D1K1) and medium (D2K2) contractors. Data were collected from 306 respondents using a structured questionnaire that covered safety training characteristics, perceived effectiveness, safety knowledge, and performance indicators. …

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Has The Construction Industry Become More Inclusive? A Diachronic Investigation Of Challenges And Changed Experiences Of Women In The Industry, Katerina Prevelianaki Jun 2026

Has The Construction Industry Become More Inclusive? A Diachronic Investigation Of Challenges And Changed Experiences Of Women In The Industry, Katerina Prevelianaki

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A traditionally male dominated industry, construction always struggled to attract and retain women, and despite efforts and legislation encouraging equality and inclusion, women continue to be a minority in this space. Challenges women have faced have been documented; it is, nevertheless, unclear whether the same problems continue to occur in ways they did in the past, how the challenges have evolved over time, and how these have potentially brought a changed experience for women, while research investigating those issues diachronically is sparse. This paper adopts a retrospective approach on women in construction; it explores how the industry landscape has been …

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Exploring The Interpersonal Stressors Of Safety Officers In The Construction Industry Via A Focus Group, Wenqian Yang, Mei-Yung Leung Jun 2026

Exploring The Interpersonal Stressors Of Safety Officers In The Construction Industry Via A Focus Group, Wenqian Yang, Mei-Yung Leung

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The construction industry is inherently hazardous, making effective safety management critical for project success and worker well-being. Safety officers play a crucial role in the safety management system. They act as the central bridge for communication and coordination across all organizational levels, from top management and inter-departmental peers to frontline workers. Safety officers often face hostility, resistance, and social isolation due to the unique nature of their duties, as they frequently need to identify non-compliance and rectify the mistakes of colleagues and workers. Despite the complex interpersonal relationships in their daily work, the interpersonal stressors experienced by them still remain …

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Impact Of Organizational Stressors On Stress Among Foreign Construction Workers From Nepal, Khursheed Ahmed, Mei-Yung Leung, Wenqian Yang Jun 2026

Impact Of Organizational Stressors On Stress Among Foreign Construction Workers From Nepal, Khursheed Ahmed, Mei-Yung Leung, Wenqian Yang

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The construction industry in developed regions relies heavily on foreign labour. Working in a new environment exposes these workers to unique organizational stressors that can deteriorate their well-being. Specifically, Nepalese Construction Workers (NCWs) face distinct challenges that may lead to severe physical and psychological stress. This study, therefore, aims to identify the critical organizational stressors and their impact on the stress of NCWs. Based on a conceptual model, a questionnaire survey was adopted to collect data from NCWs. In order to investigate the relationships among stressors (i.e., ethnic barriers, lack of acceptance, insufficient authority, low reward, and unfair treatment) and …

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The Impact Of Commute Length On Safety And Wellbeing In Uk Construction Workers, Amy Brandreth, Billy Hare, Kenneth Lawani Jun 2026

The Impact Of Commute Length On Safety And Wellbeing In Uk Construction Workers, Amy Brandreth, Billy Hare, Kenneth Lawani

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This paper, contributing a small part to a related PhD, uses a systematic literature review approach to examine the impact of commuting on fatigue, safety and wellbeing among construction workers. Eight empirical studies were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis with three themes being identified: commute length, long working hours and commuting vs staying away from home. The results indicate that commutes can far exceed the UK average commute length, and this, combined with long working hours, reduces sleep opportunities. However, staying away from home introduces lifestyle and environmental factors, such as diet and exercise, which may also impair …

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The Applicability And Adaptability Of Using The Agile Methodology By Healthcare Organisations In The Uk, Adeolu Alade, Ezekiel Chinyio, Abigail Taiwo, Emmanuel Daniel, Paul Hampton Jun 2026

The Applicability And Adaptability Of Using The Agile Methodology By Healthcare Organisations In The Uk, Adeolu Alade, Ezekiel Chinyio, Abigail Taiwo, Emmanuel Daniel, Paul Hampton

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The research investigated the application and adaptability of the Agile methodology within UK healthcare organisations, aiming to identify the challenges, benefits, and solutions to its successful deployment. Using a survey-based method with a sample size of 117, the study employed descriptive statistics and the Pearson Chi-squared test to analyse the primary data in SPSS. The findings indicated an increasing adoption of Agile in the UK healthcare sector, with demographic factors such as gender, age, role, and experience influencing this trend. Enhanced stakeholder participation and improved project outcomes are notable reported advantages. However, constraints like regulatory compliance and risk aversion remain …

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Design For Safety And Mental Wellbeing: Addressing Skill And Knowledge Gaps In Construction And Engineering Egypt, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Emmanuel Daniel Jun 2026

Design For Safety And Mental Wellbeing: Addressing Skill And Knowledge Gaps In Construction And Engineering Egypt, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Emmanuel Daniel

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Attention to workers’ safety, health, and well-being (SHW) in construction and engineering (particularly in developing countries) is growing gradually. Areas such as designing for safety (DfS) and mental health and wellbeing (MHW) remain under prioritised despite their potential to significantly enhance SHW. Using Egypt as a case study, this research investigates the challenges associated with DfS and MHW in the construction and engineering sector and explores industry skill and knowledge needs, and the roles of universities and industry in addressing these issues. Data were collected through focus group discussions and an industry panel involving university staff, practitioners, and students, and …

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