Abstract: The increasing number of extremely hot days globally has made outdoor workers more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses such as heat syncope, heat exhaustion, heat edema, and heat stress. The objective of this article is ...

Abstract: Barriers such as cost overruns and schedule delays make it challenging to achieve successful project outcomes. Their early detection, however, allows mitigation strategies to be implemented before too much delay has occurred; ...

Abstract: The recent increase in the frequency and severity of disasters is adversely affecting transportation infrastructure systems and has far-reaching consequences, because disruptions to the services these systems provide create ...

Abstract: Electronic construction (e-Construction) is gaining popularity in the highway construction industry due to worker shortages and resource limitations. Adoption of e-Construction technologies can improve the productivity and ...

Abstract: Construction workforce is constantly subjected to adverse weather conditions. They perform physically demanding activities despite exposure to unfavorable weather conditions, making them vulnerable to long-term health ...

Abstract: Extreme cold weather conditions affect construction workers’ health and safety performance. Hence, the goal of this article is to identify and analyze these challenges so that effective measures can be developed and ...

Abstract: The construction industry underwent significant transformation due to the profound effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Its impacts included disrupting supply chains, leading to labor shortages, and introducing new safety protocols. ...

Abstract: Reworks are unavoidable during the design and construction phases of construction projects and significantly increase the time and cost required to complete projects. Several studies have been conducted to determine how ...