Abstract: This paper presents a proposed system for evaluating the expected utility of a new building technology and for aiding the decision‐maker in making an appropriate and logical decision in implementing a new building technology. ...

Abstract: With the cost of construction to replace deteriorated facilities estimated in the billions of dollars, the Department of Defense is seeking ways of reducing both the time and money spent to provide the high‐quality structures ...

Abstract: Design‐build contracting is becoming an increasingly viable alternative to traditional contracting techniques in the public sector. This interest has led to dialogue among public sector agencies for establishing greater ...

Abstract: The lack of a coordinated industry‐wide effort to provide the emerging construction technological information is one of the reasons behind the slow adoption of new technologies in the U.S. construction industry. This paper ...

Abstract: Design‐build (DB) contracting is becoming an increasingly viable alternative to traditional contracting techniques in the public sector. However, many project managers do not have the experience to use this style of ...