Abstract: The accumulation of material buffers is commonly perceived within the construction industry as an effective means of shielding a project from the risks associated with uncertainty in the supply network. Much of the uncertainty ...

Abstract: Although some new technologies promise to improve construction productivity, their ability to deliver is not always realized. Building on a great deal of prior research, a four-stage predictive model was developed and ...

Abstract: Many factors that decrease productivity occur and recur during the execution phase of construction projects. Preventing and mitigating the impact of these factors, such as lack of materials, waiting times, exceed craftworks ...