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RISDiffusion of Building Information Modeling Functions in the Construction Industry
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: While advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) have enabled architects, engineers, and contractors to reduce project time and cost and to improve quality, the diffusion of ICTs has typically been very ...
Examining the Relationship between Construction Workers’ Visual Attention and Situation Awareness under Fall and Tripping Hazard Conditions: Using Mobile Eye Tracking
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The risk of major occupational accidents involving tripping hazards is commonly underestimated with a large number of studies having been conducted to better understand variables that affect situation awareness: the ability ...
Developing a Department of Transportation Winter Severity Index
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: AbstractAdverse weather conditions are responsible for millions of vehicular crashes, thousands of deaths, and billions of dollars per year in economic and congestion costs. Many transportation agencies utilize a performance ...
Impact of Owners’ Early Decisions on Project Performance and Dispute Occurrence in Public Highway Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Disputes are common in the construction industry and lead to unnecessary cost and schedule overruns in projects. It is commonly believed that owners’ early decisions regarding the selection of delivery methods, procurement ...
Claims and Project Performance between Traditional and Alternative Project Delivery Methods
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Claims and disputes are common in construction projects and the costs associated with these adversarial relationships can reach up to $4–$12 billion per year. While previous studies have indicated that project delivery ...