Abstract: A well-functioning construction industry is a prerequisite for the development process to take place. In this regard, the aim of this study is to identify the most frequent, severe, and important causes of schedule delays ...

Abstract: The synergistic development of metropolitan areas led by megacities is considered a driving force in achieving regional coordination and the high-quality development of urban agglomerations. Extant studies have often ...

Abstract: Build-operate-transfer (BOT) arrangements are increasing in popularity with the development of the waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration industry in China and many other countries. For BOT WTE incineration projects, decision-making ...

Abstract: Public–private partnership (PPP) toll road projects are widespread around the world. However, it is difficult to predict traffic demand and cost accurately, which may lead to high profit risks for the private sector or ...

Abstract: The public-private partnership (PPP) mode is increasingly being applied to implement infrastructure projects worldwide to alleviate the shortage of government funds and experience. However, many PPP projects encounter ...

Abstract: When the high-density polyethylene sheath of bridge cables is not cracked, the galvanized high-strength steel wires are not corroded and only subjected to the fatigue loads of vehicles (called prefatigue). Some studies ...

Abstract: With the wide implementation of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure projects and public services, numerous studies related to PPPs have emerged in the past two decades. Although several literature reviews ...

Abstract: Large numbers of bridges have already suffered various types of damage but still operate all year round without proper treatment. Conducted primarily manually, the routine bridge inspections are ineffective in detecting ...