Abstract: The importance of energy efficiency investment has grown substantially in recent decades, although research into the decision-making processes under energy saving uncertainties has been fairly limited. The main objective ...

Abstract: Many state transportation agencies (STAs) have adopted alternative contracting methods, including design-build (DB) contracting, to accelerate construction. Although DB has become increasingly common in recent years, very ...

Abstract: The externalities of investment decisions with regard to residential photovoltaic (PV) systems have been changing rapidly in recent years. This study thoroughly explored these fast-changing dynamics by investigating the ...

Abstract: Incentive/disincentive (I/D) and cost-plus-time (A+B) are two of the most widely used alternative contracting methods (ACMs) for accelerating the construction of highway infrastructure improvement projects. However, little ...

Abstract: Contracting agencies must be able to offer incentive/disincentive (I/D) rates greater than the builder’s added cost (BAC) of acceleration. Doing so encourages qualified contractors to bid on projects. Most agencies determine ...

Abstract: Urban flooding poses a significant threat to the functionality of roadway networks, and the frequency and severity of these events are anticipated to increase as a result of climate change. A key challenge in mitigating ...

Abstract: Life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) has grown in importance, yet it is also regarded as a daunting task, because of the lack of reliable analytical models specifically aimed at quantifying future maintenance costs (FMC). The ...

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Abstract: Although many researchers have attempted to examine the value-added advantages of adopting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for sustainable design projects, quantitative research into its ...