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RISProject Management and Green Buildings: Lessons from the Rating Systems
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Building sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions around the globe. Being green, or sustainable, is one pressing issue coming from both internal and external drivers for construction and engineering companies. ...
Lean Management and Low Carbon Emissions in Precast Concrete Factories in Singapore
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Many studies have investigated the benefits that can be achieved through the use of the lean production philosophy to meet the challenges of sustainable development. These benefits include reduced waste, lead time, inventory, ...
Development of Virtual Teamwork Skills for Distance Students through Simulated Global Virtual Team Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Many Australian universities are pushing the use of distance education in delivering construction programs. However, recent accreditations show that the development of teamwork skills, one core graduate attribute, is not ...
Local Scour around Bridge Piers under Ice-Covered Conditions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: An experimental study evaluated the local scour caused by flow past bridge piers in a channel covered by ice. Results show that ice cover affects the scour characteristics, especially at lower flow depths. In the range of ...
Development of Virtual Teamwork Skills for Distance Students through Simulated Global Virtual Team Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Many Australian universities are pushing the use of distance education in delivering construction programs. However, recent accreditations show that the development of teamwork skills, one core graduate attribute, is not ...
Investigation of Operational Concerns of Construction Crane Operators: An Approach Integrating Factor Clustering and Prioritization
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Safe operation of cranes is essential in the construction industry to ensure continuous gains in productivity and control potential hazards to workers on construction sites. In this research, which was based on ...
Choosing Appropriate Contract Methods for Design-Build Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: For design-build (DB) projects, owners normally use lump sum and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) as the major contract payment provisions. However, there was a lack of empirical studies to compare the project performance ...
Delivering Construction Education Programs through the Distance Mode: Case Study in Australia
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Distance learning has gone through rapid expansion over the years. Statistics have shown that online enrollment has accounted for 25.3% of total enrollment in degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States ...
Educational Attainment and Job Requirements: Exploring the Gaps for Construction Graduates in Australia from an Industry Point of View
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The construction industry has been facing a paradigm shift to integrate new construction requirements, most notably the development of advanced technologies, such as environmental management, information technology, and ...
Investigating the Impact of Project Definition Clarity on Project Performance: Structural Equation Modeling Study
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Having a clear project definition is crucial for successful construction projects. It affects design quality, project communication between stakeholders, and final project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. ...