Abstract: The construction industry has evolved from a master builder system into, predominantly, the two separate fields of design and construction. Industry organizations and state legislation have established a boundary between ...

Abstract: The demolition of concrete is a common part of many renovation and rehabilitation projects in the construction industry. Traditional means for demolishing concrete include the use of jackhammers, explosives, and high-pressure ...

Abstract: In addition to traditional economic and technical objectives, environmental impact, and sustainability are increasingly being considered in the design of roadways and other infrastructure projects. This paper presents an ...

Abstract: Decisions made prior to construction impact the safety of construction workers. Past research has shown that there is a link between design decisions and fatalities. Prevention through Design (PtD) is a concept that attempts ...

Abstract: This paper presents a study to develop and validate a sustainable construction safety and health (SCSH) rating system. The rating system provides an opportunity to rate projects based on the importance given to construction ...

Abstract: Conserving natural resources for future generations is a common objective of sustainable design and construction. Making use of materials in an efficient manner to improve sustainability is especially applicable on roadway ...

Abstract: Although flaggers are often an integral component of temporary traffic control measures during roadway construction and maintenance, they may be exposed to significant safety hazards associated with the inadequate illumination ...

Abstract: Ensuring the safety of flaggers, motorists, and workers is the primary consideration for flagging operations during nighttime construction and maintenance. A research study was conducted to evaluate four different types ...

Abstract: Decisions made prior to construction impact the safety of construction workers. Past research has shown that there is a link between design decisions and fatalities. Prevention through Design (PtD) is a concept that attempts ...