Abstract: Infrastructure networks such as highways and pipelines have recently been at the center of attention for contractors and owner organizations. Due to their large size and their repetitive/distributed nature, construction ...

Abstract: This paper presents an innovative model for scheduling, resource planning, and cost optimization of large construction and/or maintenance programs that involve multiple distributed sites. The proposed distributed scheduling ...

Abstract: Formwork systems have a considerable share in building construction costs. Accordingly, selecting an appropriate formwork system that respects project individualities plays an important yet challenging role in achieving ...

Abstract: The issues of disputes in construction projects are unavoidable and result in many conflicts that impact the project’s performance, contribute to project cost overruns, and may lead to several delays in the project’s ...