Abstract: Several researchers have attempted to formulate and solve different classes of the earthwork allocation problem. Linear programming (LP) and integer programming (IP) techniques have traditionally been applied to minimize ...

Abstract: Disputes within the construction industry have caused parties to incur additional costs not accounted for. Ranking as one of the highest sources of disputes, there is a need to diminish reliance on the human factor in the ...

Abstract: The financing of housing projects is an essential component for solving the housing problem in developing countries. Traditional cash flow models for housing developments do not consider the stochastic nature of buyer ...

Abstract: The deteriorating state of the built environment has affected numerous sectors, and hospitals are no exception. Hospitals are relatively unique compared with other facilities because of the complexity of their systems and ...

Abstract: Performance-based road maintenance contracts (PBRMCs) are an effective mechanism to transfer risk and responsibility of road maintenance activities to the private sector. Proper structuring of performance indicators and ...

Abstract: Delay analysis and all its relevant techniques is an eminently sought-after area of study; in fact, delay analysis within the construction industry is currently a field that lies under the umbrella of ongoing progressiveness. ...

Abstract: It is well established in the construction literature that change orders have negative impacts on project productivity. Such impacts have been measured through statistical models and data gathered from a large number of ...

Abstract: Limited research has been directed toward coastal protection infrastructure compared to other types of infrastructure, despite the increasing global population in low-elevated coastal regions and the threats posed by climate ...