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Relating Institutions and Governance Strategies to Project Outcomes: Study on Public–Private Partnerships in Infrastructure Projects in India
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Public–private partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure are long-term agreements subject to uncertainties. A variety of governance strategies must therefore be enacted over the PPP lifecycle to ensure that they deliver their ...
Litigation Proneness of Dispute Resolution Clauses in Construction Contracts
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Disputes are a common occurrence between parties to construction contracts all over the world. Disputes affect project progress and strains relationship among parties to a contract. Dispute resolution (DR) clauses are ...
Identification of BIM Dimension-Specific Contract Clauses in EPC Turnkey Projects
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Construction operations are becoming increasingly complex, necessitating a greater need for collaboration. Building information modeling (BIM) aids enhanced project visualization and collaboration. The extant literature ...
Usability of Visualization Platform–Based Safety Training and Assessment Modules for Engineering Students and Construction Professionals
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Safety training and assessment programs play a key role in inducing safe behavior on construction sites. The traditional training methods are fraught with limitations. The advent of visualization technologies such as ...
Control Focus in Standard Forms: An Assessment through Text Mining and NLP
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Construction projects are prone to disputes that are predominately caused by the failure of parties to keep their contractual obligations, and, if not resolved, may spiral into complex legal issues that may take years to ...
Application of Natural Language Processing to Automatically Identify Exculpatory Clauses in Construction Contracts
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Construction projects, by their very nature, are capital-intensive and risk-prone. Risk allocation and its management are therefore, integral parts of construction operations. A reasonably drafted contract allocates risk ...
Litigation Risk Transfer Mechanisms in Construction Dispute Resolution Process: Cross-Case Analysis
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Disputes in construction projects are a common phenomenon around the world. The practice of approaching courts to resolve disputes, a risk-seeking behavior of parties in a dispute, is influenced by several factors. The ...
Stakeholder-Induced Disputes and Resolution Strategies in the Infrastructure Industry
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Stakeholders are classified either as internal or external in extant literature. However, it is observed that critical activities such as work front availability, clearances, and utility shifting are influenced by a third ...
Perceptions of Built-Environment Professionals on Using ISO 19650 Standards for Information Management
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The meteoric rise in the diffusion of digital practices in the built environment domain, specifically using BIM via governmental mandates, is evident in some countries. Moreover, sustaining these digital practices is based ...
BIM-Specific Prequalification Criteria in Construction Projects: Exploring the Nature and Timeline of Their Inclusion
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) can potentially enhance project visibility, improve productivity, and promote shared understanding among various construction project stakeholders. The benefits of BIM implementation in ...