Abstract: Research into the use of partnering in construction has become ubiquitous; however, a framework is needed that can be used to identify critical success factors (CSFs) that contribute to the successful use of partnering in ...

Abstract: The impact of the prevailing capital markets on public-private partnerships and their future use in the medium term in Australia are examined. Alternative finance mechanisms that can be used by Australian state governments ...

Abstract: Forecasting the supply of labor in the construction industry is pivotal to long-term economic growth. A labor supply model using a stock-flow approach was developed in this research for use in the construction industry. ...

Abstract: Artificial neural networks (ANNs) have been applied to support construction mark-up estimation. The major drawback of this application, however, is that an ANN system is unable to explain why and how a particular recommendation ...

Abstract: Limited research has been undertaken to explore how Chinese construction workers’ personality affects their safety behavior. Inappropriate behavior on-site can instigate serious accidents, injuries, or fatality as well as ...

Abstract: Accurately modeling and forecasting construction works completed by main contractors is pivotal for policymakers, who require reliable market intelligence to adjust or develop optimal labor and housing policies. Yet, despite ...