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: Worker injuries and illnesses can affect the profitability of an organization. Regardless of the regulatory requirements for safety and health, many organizations prefer to see positive returns (i.e., better safety metric ...

Abstract: Sustainable, or “green,” rating systems, such as the United States Green Building Council’s

Abstract: It is well established that the project cost, quality, safety, and duration are the four critical elements that contribute to project success. Past literature has established theoretical relationships between construction ...