Abstract: Since the first launch of the new engineering contract (NEC) in 1993, early warning of problems has been widely recognized as an important approach of proactive management during a construction or engineering project. Is ...

Abstract: Facilities management (FM) has witnessed a rapid development since its nascence in 1980s. Following its development, the concept of involving FM specialists in building design, simply called early FM involvement, has ...

Abstract: This paper first analyzes the problem of default risk that contractors and owners often face in China, then stresses that establishing a construction contract guarantee system is a necessary and effective measure for solving ...

Abstract: Over the years, build-operate-transfer (BOT) has continuously attracted research interests. Many studies on BOT have been carried out. Variations of BOT such as build-own-operate-transfer and build-own-operate have also ...

Abstract: Following its success in other sectors, the importance of supply chain management (SCM) has increasingly been recognized in the construction industry. A literature review reveals that most studies in this field have been ...

Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) is currently a prevalent term for a new way of managing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance (O&M) of a project. It is regarded as an accumulation of information about ...

Abstract: A brisk building boom of megaprojects leads to a wide range of environmental problems, particularly in developing countries such as China. To prevent environmental problems effectively, megaprojects require proactive ...

Abstract: This study used phosphorus slag (PS) from yellow phosphorus production to strengthen the structure and performance of the interface transition zone (ITZ) of coal gangue aggregate concrete (CGAC) based on the surface ...