Abstract: Simulation techniques have been used for modeling design process in the construction industry. Nevertheless, developing a simulation model is a great challenge and knowledge demanding. Moreover, unlike the manufacturing ...

Abstract: Discrete-event simulation is an effective approach to analyze construction operations. However, it is usually time-consuming and knowledge demanding to develop a practical simulation model, and thus not cost-effective due ...

Abstract: The adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in construction has led to greater integration of architecture, engineering, construction/facility management (AEC/FM) stakeholders at the project design stage; the result ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a case-based reasoning (CBR) approach to construction hazard identification that facilitates systematic feedback of past knowledge in the form of incident cases and hazard identification. This paper ...

Abstract: Risk assessment, consisting of hazard identification and risk analysis, is an important process that can prevent costly incidents. However, due to operational pressures and lack of construction experience, risk assessments ...

Abstract: In order for the construction industry to improve its poor safety performance it needs to learn from its mistakes and put the lessons learned to good use. This need calls for effective feedback mechanisms that can transmit ...

Abstract: The bidding decision is a complex problem affected by numerous factors. The current study collected a list of determining factors from the results of past research and opinions of six experienced practitioners in competitive ...

Abstract: Vibration and noise are two major factors in the performance assessment of rail transit systems, particularly in an urban environment where elevated systems are used. A program of field measurements was conducted in Singapore ...

Abstract: The negotiation of the debt terms of public-private partnership (PPP) projects is time consuming and expensive. Although attempts have been made to examine this negotiation inefficiency, there still lacks a theoretical ...

Abstract: Overlapping is recognized as a common method in concurrent execution of design activities using early information to significantly shorten design completion time. Nevertheless, unplanned overlapping without thoroughly ...