Abstract: Sedimentation coefficients are affected by an angular velocity lag which exists between sedimenting particles and the carrier fluid, by known deviations from Stokes’ law of drag, and by particle ...

Abstract: This paper considers the issue of safety risks on construction sites. It introduces the concept of combined effect of different risk factors to the accident. For proper safety planning, safety managers need to be well aware ...

Abstract: One of the features of the construction industry of the late 1970s and the early 1980s has been the emergence of a diversity of building procurement methods. Among the most popular has been “management contracting” (MC), ...

Abstract: The paper reports the findings of an investigation into the psychosocial aspects of the work of construction project managers (PMs) in the United Kingdom. A theoretical model, which identified the different variables that ...

Abstract: Despite the pervasive appeal of team working in the construction industry, the empirical relationship between team effectiveness and task performance continues to be generally overlooked. Recognized team performance appraisal ...