Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) and public–private partnerships (PPPs) have been well-received for their technological and organizational innovations in construction projects. However, due to the complexity nature and ...

Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) and off-site manufacturing (OSM) approaches have been recognized as revolutionary methods in the construction industry. However, limited empirical studies have investigated the relations ...

Abstract: International construction is a high-risk undertaking with multiple objectives and uncertainties. This study aims to clarify the complex relationships between the risks of international construction and the objectives of ...

Abstract: Drawing on transaction cost theory as well as social exchange perspective, this study investigates the influence of prior ties on trust and contract functions—contractual control, coordination, and contingency adaptability—for ...

Abstract: Effective multiskill resource scheduling requires comprehensive workforce assignments. Drawing on the multiskill project scheduling problem perspective, this study investigates the integrated problem of project scheduling ...

Abstract: Due to the complexity of infrastructure megaprojects, using joint venture contractors (JVCs) is an effective method to deliver projects. However, this process is constrained by several factors, including the quality of ...

Abstract: Opportunistic behaviors are common in public–private partnership (PPP) projects. The contractor involvement in a whole project lifecycle is essential to ensure successful project planning, delivery, and operation, namely, ...

Abstract: Numerous studies indicate that unsafe behaviors of construction workers (UBCW) are the direct causes of most construction safety incidents. To unveil the interconnections among unsafe behaviors and the underlying mechanisms ...

Abstract: Two common attributes are associated with toll roads: an economic attribute and a public attribute. These attributes are not equalized—the higher the economic benefits, the lower the consumer surplus. This paper presents ...