Abstract: Practices of collaborative planning—as related to novel project delivery methods, information technologies, lean construction, and supply chain practices—can impact the cost and schedule performance of projects in the ...

Abstract: The fragmentation of the construction industry led to the development of innovative approaches including collaborative planning, relational contracting, integrated project delivery, advancements in technology, and lean ...

Abstract: No previous research effort has simultaneously used all factors affecting collaborative planning towards developing an associated comprehensive evaluation framework. The goal of this paper is to develop a holistic rating ...

Abstract: Effective implementation of modularization demands close collaboration among the various project stakeholders due to the distinct and complex needs of such construction method. In fact, lack of adequate collaboration is ...

Abstract: The interactions between the different parties in construction projects are dictated by the contractual terms governing their relationship. The largest portion of construction work is undertaken by subcontractors who execute ...

Abstract: Although previous research efforts have developed models to assist contractors in different bidding decisions, there is a lack of research work that investigates the impact of integrating learning algorithms into the ...

Abstract: Congress recently approved a 5-year $287 billion bill to advance US surface transportation programs. As such, many infrastructure transportation projects are expected to start soon. The construction industry is plagued ...