Abstract: Construction contracts form a mutual agreement between entities that dictate specific conditions for project delivery. The following research analyzes the content of standard form contracts typical for commercial construction ...

Abstract: Energy modeling (EM) facilitates analysis and comparison of energy use across design configurations. EM software can serve as a decision-making tool for professionals throughout various stages of building delivery. This ...

Abstract: This paper presents a method and prototype implementation for tracking and assessing the structural condition of bridges. The method uses building information modeling (BIM) software to link and analyze data related to the ...

Abstract: Existing buildings, especially aging ones, often are in urgent need of upgrading to improve their sustainability and environmental performance. Building owners often seek to identify and implement building upgrade measures ...

Abstract: Projects in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry are known for cost and time pressures that cause stress, which brings excessive workload to employees. As candidate professionals, civil engineering ...