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Assessing The Impact Of Reflective Building Envelopes On School Indoor Thermal Autonomy And Energy Efficiency In Montreal: Historical And Future Climate Perspectives, Bahador Ziaeemehr, Hua Ge, Michael A. Lacasse

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This study investigates the impact of high-performance polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene (P(VDF-HFP)HP), a reflective material, on the energy performance and Indoor Thermal Autonomy (ITA) of a primary school building in Montreal under historical and future climate scenarios. Energy simulations, conducted using Rhino-Grasshopper, analyze heating and cooling demands for an ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 school prototype designed according to the 8th edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), reflecting construction practices the 1980’s. The results reveal that reflective materials slightly increase heating demand due to reduced passive solar heat gains during winter but significantly lower cooling demand by minimizing solar heat absorption. …

Measuring Innovation In New Zealand Construction Organisations: Developing A Measurement Tool For New Zealand’S Medium And Large Companies, Hossein Sadeghzadeh Fasaghandis, Suzanne Wilkinson, Mostafa Jelodar

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New Zealand’s construction industry is the cornerstone of economic development and the labour force but is slow in innovation when compared to other sectors. To minimise this problem, this research developed a comprehensive, multidimensional tool which measures and improves innovation inside medium and large construction companies of New Zealand. The developed tool measures innovation through two main dimensions: Innovation Potential - consisting of categories such as Workforce Skills, Organisational Structure, Business Strategy, Technology, and External Influences - and Business Innovation Score, which measures the actual innovation outputs of the company. A mixed-methods research approach was used for the development, testing, …

Sustainable Financing Strategies For Circular Infrastructure Projects: A Systematic Review And Pareto Analysis, Portia Atswei Tetteh, Robert Osei-Kyei, Vivian Wy Tam

CIB Conferences

The shift to circular infrastructure projects faces multiple obstacles, with funding access being a major hurdle. Stakeholders in the infrastructure sector are looking for ways to overcome this financial challenge while still achieving strong financial performance. The study aims to identify and prioritize the key sustainable financing strategies for circular infrastructure projects. The study adopts a systematic literature review to identify 25 relevant studies to investigate the sustainable financing strategies for circular infrastructure projects. Pareto analysis was then conducted to prioritize the key financing strategies for circular infrastructure projects. The study identified 33 sustainable financing strategies which were then categorized …

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

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

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

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

A Comprehensive Approach To Strategic Research & Innovation Development: The Case Of The European Construction And Built Environment Sector, Sylvain Kubicki, Alain Zarli, Clémentine Coujard

CIB Conferences

The built environment and construction industry has an essential role to play in the socio-economic transition towards a sustainable and climate-neutral economy and society. The way we design and build our buildings and infrastructures impacts the way we live, as individuals and communities. It also impacts the climate, resources, and biodiversity on the planet. On both dimensions, industry must undergo some deep transformation to deliver a more sustainable, resilient, inclusive built environment. The role of research and innovation is instrumental in such transition, and this is why a sectoral Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) has been developed recently in …

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

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

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

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

The True Environmental Cost Of Data Centers: An Insight Into The Construction Phase Of The Era Of Artificial Intelligence, Juan D. Núñez-Morales, Yoonhwa Jung, Mani Golparvar-Fard

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In recent years, there has been a significant adoption of commercial applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). These applications have created a demand for infrastructure that support data storage, mining, and throughput compute power services, commonly known as data centers. This demand, which is projected to substantially increase over the next decade, places data centers to be a major contributor to the construction industry's global carbon emissions. However, with research mostly focusing on minimizing carbon emissions during the operation phase of most buildings, environmental impacts incurred during their construction phase are still deserving a deeper study. To address this gap, this …

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

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

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

CIB Conferences

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

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

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

A Life Cycle Approach To Circular Economy In Construction: Strategies For Sustainable Transformation, Bimali Rathnayake, Ruwini Edirisinghe, Tayyab Maqsood, Mayuri Wijayasundara

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The construction industry’s reliance on linear economic models has resulted in significant environmental challenges, including resource depletion and excessive waste generation. While circular economy principles offer a sustainable alternative, existing research lacks a comprehensive understanding of how these strategies apply across the entire construction life cycle. Many studies focus on isolated stages, such as material procurement or waste management, without considering the interdependencies between life cycle phases. Additionally, there is a gap in structured frameworks that guide construction companies in implementing circular practices effectively. To address these gaps, this study conducts a thematic literature review of 70 peer-reviewed studies to …

Rethinking Sustainability Of Modular Integrated Construction For High-Rise Buildings: Dialectics In System Boundaries, Wei Pan, Zhiqian Zhang, Yang Zhang, Siwei Chen Mr

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Modular integrated construction (MiC) has been adopted in over 100 building projects in Hong Kong. The sustainability of MiC may vary from different socio-technical contexts such as module designs, which however has not been systematically understood. Therefore, this paper aims to systematically examine the sustainability of MiC for high-rise buildings in a dialectical manner. The examination emphasizes systems thinking of MiC from multiple perspectives such as various performance indicators, building types and modular systems, i.e. dialectics in system boundaries. A new concept of total factor sustainability (TFS) is proposed for systematically examining the dialectics of MiC sustainability. TFS is measured …

Sustainability In The Age Of Innovation: Negative Impacts Of Jobsite Construction Technologies, Niveditha Kuppula, Sagata Bhawani Dr.

CIB Conferences

The construction industry is undergoing transformation driven by the rapid advancement and adoption of emerging technologies to reshape the traditional design and construction processes. Building information modelling (BIM), internet of things (IoTs), robotics and process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML), 3D-printing or additive manufacturing (AM), Exoskeletons and Wearable devices, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) promise increased visualization, productivity, efficiency, safety, and accuracy; they also introduces sustainability challenges. This study used the PRISMA method to conduct a systematic review guided by two questions. First: What are the prevalent technologies currently being used on construction jobsites, and how …

Impact Of Covid-19 On The Construction Industry And Investigation Of Post-Pandemic Progress, Kasim Korkmaz

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The construction industry was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in several problems, including a lack of materials and workers, decreased production rates, shipping delays, concerns with the labor market, cash flow issues, and the requirement for new health and safety regulations. Research has shown that all these factors lead to increased risks, legal problems, and disputes within the industry. This paper aims to determine the procedures for using force majeure clauses in construction contracts as well as the rights of parties affected by such events. Based on a review of the literature, the authors investigate how construction …

Integrating Land Use And Transport For Energy Efficiency: Enabling Urban Transformation And Combating Environmental Pollution, Nida Batool Sheikh, Muhammad Mashhood Arif, Jelle Laverge, Marc Delghust

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Land use and transport are crucial to urban transformation and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, these sectors significantly contribute to environmental issues due to high energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. This research explores land use and transport integration in Lahore, Pakistan—a rapidly urbanizing city with rising energy demands and severe air pollution. Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) has reached critical levels, with PM2.5 concentrations exceeding WHO guidelines by over 50 times, highlighting the urgency for intervention. The study evaluates the impact of land use and transport integration on energy efficiency and CO₂ emissions along Lahore’s Bus Rapid Transit …

Construction Industry Capacity Evaluation: Using Business Intelligence For Data-Driven Insights, Azam Zavvari, Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar, Suzanne Wilkinson, Monty Sutrisna

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Access to reliable capacity insights is critical for stakeholders in the construction industry, yet planning often suffers from uncertainties and inconsistent data. The goal of this research is to leverage data-driven business intelligence tools to evaluate and optimise the interplay of supply and demand in the construction industry, addressing capacity challenges while providing actionable insights for informed decision-making and strategic planning. This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining bibliometric analysis, a literature review, and a case study of Auckland, New Zealand. Using business intelligence tools, the research examines seasonal trends in project initiations and completions, resource inefficiencies, and contractor dependencies. …

Unpacking Impediments To Digital Transitioning In The Built Environment: An Institutional Analysis Approach, Adetayo Olugbenga Onososen Dr, Musonda Innocent Prof

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of global development, the digital transition within the built environment holds significant promise for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. However, this transition presents unique challenges, particularly in the context of developing countries. This study undertakes a comprehensive examination of the impediments to digital transitioning in the built environment of developing nations, employing an institutional analysis approach to uncover underlying factors shaping these challenges. These barriers can range from regulatory frameworks and governance structures to cultural norms and economic constraints. Understanding these complexities is crucial for designing tailored strategies that address the specific needs and contexts …

Visual Programming Language (Vpl) For Generative Architecture Design: A Literature Review, Cansu Coskun, Tianru Zhao, Jingyi Lai, Meta Soy, Clark Cory

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Advancements in the construction sector have revolutionized design and project management processes with the contribution of cutting-edge technologies. Generative design is a transformative design process that uses algorithms and computational tools to automatically explore and generate multiple design options. By defining specific constraints, goals, and input parameters, the process would be able to create, analyze, and optimize the designs to meet alternative requirement. The Visual Programming Language (VPL) and Textual Programming Language (TPL) are two dominant approaches in the field of generative design. However, the use of TPL require users to understand coding process with one or more programming languages, …

The Best Value Approach 4.0 - Advanced Air Mobility Case Study, Jacob Kashiwagi, Joseph Kashiwagi, Alfredo Rivera

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The Best Value Approach (BVA) has been researched and developed for 25 years in the procurement and project management sectors. It has documented test projects showing a high level of performance for organizations. Although the approach has been successful, changes in technology continue to alter the landscape of the procurement industry. BVA 4.0 was created to adapt the approach to meet current industry demands. In this paper, the researcher wanted to better understand the impact of the changes of BVA 4.0 and better understand its implications. BVA 4.0 was tested ith an organization to determine whether it is an improvement …

Construction Company Insolvencies: State-Of-The-Art Review, Dennis Jayan, Niluka Domingo Dr, Ravindu Kahandawa, Suzanne Wilkinson, Priya Vishnu, Inoka Withana Gamage

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The surging tendency of insolvencies has emerged as a contemporary issue in the global construction industry. Moreover, these insolvencies have led to project failures, financial losses, and reputational damage within the construction industry. Despite the severity of the issue, there is a lack of research dedicated to introducing practical solutions to mitigate insolvencies. Accordingly, this research aims to pioneer a research direction to find practical and real-world methods to reduce insolvencies. To achieve this, the research combined a bibliometric analysis with a systematic literature review to map current research trends and systematically categorize insolvency factors into themes. Findings reveal that …

Developing A Conceptual Model To Predict Disputes In Construction Projects Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Mathusha Francis, Srinath Perera, Wei Zhou, Samudaya Nanayakkara

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The construction industry is a complex and competitive environment and disputes become more prevalent. The construction disputes negatively effect the cost, time and quality of the project. Further, disputes could result in the abandonment of projects and even the financial collapse of construction companies. Many researchers have attempted to mitigate disputes by addressing the causes of disputes, dispute avoidance techniques, and resolution methods from different perspectives. However, recent literature has evidenced that disputes remain a persistent threat in construction projects. The construction industry is attempting to transform into a technology-driven industry through the adoption of innovative concepts and technologies. In …

Effects Of Shocks On The New Zealand Building Construction Sector: Evidence From Time Series Datasets, Diocel Harold M. Aquino, Mostafa Jelodar, Niluka Domingo Dr

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The construction industry serves as a vital driver of economic growth and societal development, responding to both demographic pressures and evolving infrastructure needs. However, it is also highly sensitive to external shocks, including financial crises, natural disasters, and regulatory changes, all of which influence construction trends over time. By analyzing historical data, this study identifies key patterns of growth, contraction, and recovery across the past three decades. This paper examines the trends and dynamics of building construction activity in New Zealand from 1990 to the present, with a focus on the total construction value and a detailed breakdown of residential …

Preface: Cib World Building Congress 2025, Makarand Hastak, Zeljko Torbica, Bryan J. Hubbard, Deniz Besiktepe, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Kyubyung Kang

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The CIB World Building Congress 2025, held at Purdue University and online from May 19–23, 2025, convened global experts to explore the theme “Sustainable Built Environment – The Role of the Construction Community in Meeting the UN SDGs.” The Congress featured 420 peer-reviewed papers presented across 126 sessions and organized by 41 CIB Working Commissions and Task Groups. This preface outlines the significance of the congress, its international scope, and its role in advancing research and practice in the built environment.

"Constructing Music" By Teresa Nakra. Book Review., Jorge E. Variego

Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction

Technology is a crucial tool for enhancing music creativity and pedagogy, enriching learning rather than posing a threat to traditional educational means. The integration of computers into music pedagogy allows educators to access numerous resources, refining teaching methodologies and inspiring students' musical pursuits. Embracing technology in music education enables dynamic exploration of composition, production, and performance, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment. Computers and AI offer opportunities for revitalizing music instruction and deepening students' appreciation for the art form.

Teresa M. Nakra's Constructing Music presents an innovative approach to music theory instruction by substituting traditional Western notation with principles …

Towards Sustainable Manufacturing: A Framework For Resource Conservation And Waste Mitigation, Mahmood Talal Sultan

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The manufacturing industry drives economic expansion, but it also contributes significantly to environmental change and shortages of resources. Therefore, the transformation to sustainable manufacturing has become an urgent need, driven by worldwide efforts to address climate change, minimize waste, and protect valuable assets. This thesis develops a robust framework tailored to the manufacturing sector, focusing on resource conservation and waste reduction. The framework is built on the identification and categorization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assessment tools, which address five major implementation challenges: complex supply chains, regulatory barriers, economic challenges, technological limitations, and social and cultural challenges.

To build …

Midwest Business Librarian Summit, Michael G. Enyart

Midwest Business Librarian Summit (MBLS)

This presentation will compare Pitchbook to Crunchbase as data sources. Entrepreneurs typically use this type of venture capital data for the following:

• Identifying potential investors and understanding investment trends
• Competitor analysis and industry insights
• Identifying acquisition targets and partnership opportunities.
• Due diligence on competitors and the industry
• Benchmarking and market entry strategies

This presentation will provide information results of the searches for data for each of the scenarios for both databases. Ease of searching and quality of data will be reviewed as well as cost.

Preservice Teachers As Active Decision-Makers In The Learning Process, Katrena Leininger

The Reading Professor

One goal of a teacher education program is to facilitate the opportunity for preservice teachers to become adaptive and responsive to students' needs. Thus, teacher education programs include field-based clinical experiences. The purpose of this article is to describe a qualitative study of 94 preservice teachers' perspectives about their participation in an interactive field experience model, designed by the researcher/instructor, where they were the active decision-makers in the learning process of a young child. Social constructivist theories that situate learning as embedded in sociocultural environments framed this study and the interactive field experience model. Participants' video and written reflections along …

Engaging Children With Learning Difficulties In A Book Club, Jan Lacina

The Reading Professor

This article examines the implementation of a before-school book club at a university laboratory school serving children with learning difficulties. The study highlights the role of intentional book selection and discussion in fostering empathy and a love of reading among diverse learners, particularly within special education contexts.

Shifting The Discourse: How Asset-Based Literacy Practices Unlock Multilingual Learners' Potential, Robert A. Griffin

The Reading Professor

As multilingual learners (MLs) grow in number, educators must shift from deficit-based literacy instruction to asset-based approaches that leverage students' home languages, cultures, and identities. This article explores three research-backed strategies, culturally responsive texts, digital storytelling, and community-integrated literacy projects, that empower MLs and enhance engagement, motivation, and literacy development. Grounded in real-world classroom applications and empirical research, the discussion provides practical solutions for integrating these strategies, addressing common challenges, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. The author, an experienced teacher educator, shares anecdotes on how his students implement these strategies in their diverse classroom settings to maximize ML success. …

Teachers' Perceptions Of Pandemic Learning Losses Among English Language Learners: Effects Of Language Proficiencies And Language Modalities, Audrey Figueroa Murphy, Bruce Torff

The Reading Professor

Practicing teachers (n=95) completed a survey in correlational research conducted to determine the extent to which, and the ways in which, they reported learning losses among English Language Learners stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Two candidate factors were examined: language proficiencies (L1 and L2) and language modalities (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Students weak in both languages showed the largest losses, and students strong in both, the smallest. Low L-2 students suffered larger losses than high-L2 students regardless of L1 proficiency. In speaking skills, when L2 is weak, low-L1 students had larger losses than high-L1 students. Teachers reported no significant differences …