Abstract: The construction industry is recognized as being project-based and is fragmented in nature. Problems such as poor communication, mistrust, lack of cohesion, and adversarial relationships among project stakeholders are often ...

Abstract: Project buyout management is essential for the transition from the preconstruction to the construction phase. It is during this period that the project team is formed; subcontractors are finalized; the orders of material ...

Abstract: A proper method to assess contractor competitiveness is important both for assisting clients in the selection of proper contractors and for assisting contractors in the development of more competitive bidding strategies. ...

Abstract: China has been attracting overseas construction enterprises with its vast expanding business market. The country is further opening its construction market to overseas businesses as the result of its accession to the World ...

Abstract: The past decade has witnessed the steady growth of Chinese international contractors (CICs), who have become important and influential players in the international market. The enormous development demands worldwide, ...

Abstract: A concession period is a key decision variable in the arrangement of a build-operate-transfer (BOT)-type contract. Recently, an innovative BOT concession model (BOTCcM) was developed to quantitatively determine the value ...

Abstract: Precast concrete columns have been widely used in bridge constructions. Most studies regarding precast columns focused on seismic instead of static behaviors. To investigate the cracking mechanism and failure modes of the ...

Abstract: Horizontally curved concrete bridges are widely used in urban viaducts and overpasses all over the world. A box cross-section is often used in curved concrete girders because of its high resistance to both bending and ...