Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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EISSN:1943-7862|ISSN:0733-9364|Disc:The Journal of Construction Engineering and Management publishes quality papers that aim to advance the science of construction engineering, harmonize construction practices with design theories, and further education and research in construction engineering and management. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: construction material handling, equipment, production planning, specifications, scheduling, estimating, cost control, quality control, labor productivity, inspection, contract administration, construction management, computer applications, and environmental concerns|Priority:12| Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Automated Detection and Segmentation of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Components in Indoor Environments by Using the YOLACT++ Architecture
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Indoor construction environments, with their high density and detailed components, are complex areas for progress monitoring and reporting. Traditional manual monitoring systems, often constrained by poor lighting and ... -
Optimum Finance-Based Scheduling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Even though advanced heuristic and metaheuristic models have been developed for minimizing financing cost by using total float to adjust the start times of activities, these models overlook the fact that the attempt to ... -
Navigating Uncertainty: Optimizing Contractor Selection for Megaprojects in Group Decision-Making with Multiple Criteria
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The process of selecting contractors for megaprojects involves inherent uncertainty in judgment and preferences, especially under multiple criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) scenarios. This uncertainty often stems from ... -
Effectiveness of Image Augmentation Techniques on Detection of Building Characteristics from Street View Images Using Deep Learning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Two key building characteristics, namely the number of stories and typology, is vital across various domains such as construction management and architectural design. These aspects are particularly critical for disaster ... -
Understanding Social Interaction and Physiological Patterns in Nonlean and Last Planner System–Based Project Teams: A Comparative Study Using Immersive Virtual Reality
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)There are different interactions and physiological patterns in coordination meetings between non-lean and last planner system (LPS)-based project teams. This phenomenon is the result of the top-down workflow control in the ... -
Semiautomated Railway Line Information Modeling Based on Asset Management Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The operation and maintenance (O&M) period is a critical and resource-intensive phase of the life cycle of railway line infrastructure. The O&M of a railway line during this period requires a large amount of ... -
Graphical Delay Tracking for Linear and Repetitive Schedules
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Construction project delays can stem from a myriad of factors and pose significant challenges for owners and contractors. While numerous methods for analyzing delays exist, the majority are designed for network scheduling, ... -
Cost-Optimized Transport Planning for Prefabricated Modules with the Implementation of the Just-in-Time Strategy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Modular integrated construction (MiC) has witnessed increasing adoption in worldwide building projects, driven by various benefits, including improved construction efficiency, reduced on-site labor hours, and minimized ... -
Performance of Project Delivery Methods for US Airport Projects: A Holistic Quantitative Risk-Based Assessment through Perceptions of Associated Industry Experts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The aviation sector received an underperforming D+ score, indicating its deteriorating qualities in comparison with the overall US infrastructure. In response, US governmental bodies issued investment bills that target the ... -
Automatic Detection of Water Supply Pipe Defects Based on Underwater Image Enhancement and Improved YOLOX
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The water supply pipe system is an important component of the municipal pipe system. However, water supply pipes usually suffer from various defects, such as deposits and infiltrations, which severely affect their performance ... -
Effects of Organizational Elements on Emerging Information and Construction Management Technology Implementation in Building Professionals: Moderating Role of Top Management Support
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Emerging information and construction management technology (EICMT) has become prevailing in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to achieve digital transformation by applying emerging information ... -
Intelligent Noncontact Structural Displacement Detection Method Based on Computer Vision and Deep Learning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Accurate identification of structural displacements is important for structural state assessment and performance evaluation. This paper proposes a real-time structural displacement detection model based on computer vision ... -
Optimizing Construction Work–Rest Schedules and Worker Reassignment Utilizing Wristband Physiological Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Construction workers are exposed to long physically demanding work hours and require sufficient work rests to avoid strenuous fatigue, productivity loss, and adverse health effects. In the literature, limited efforts ... -
Layout Optimization for Stormwater Harvesting Facilities in Coal Ports Considering Stochasticity of Underlying Surface Types
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Dust removal in ports exacerbates water shortages and coastal pollution, particularly in coal ports with significant dust production. Constructing green ports for water conservation and emissions reduction is the future ... -
Intelligent Construction Activity Identification for All-Weather Site Monitoring Using 4D Millimeter-Wave Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Site monitoring is indispensable for modern construction management. Contact approaches, represented by wearable devices, have problems such as privacy leaks and hindering working. Vision-based noncontact methods depend ... -
Determining the Extent of Attributes Contributing to Gender Inclusion of Workers in the Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)An inclusive workforce leads to higher productivity and creativity, increased job satisfaction, and decreased turnover. Though few studies have identified factors affecting inclusion in construction, there is a need for a ... -
Measuring Construction Productivity across Projects: Multilevel Three-Dimensional Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This research presents a novel microlevel (i.e., project-level) construction productivity framework aimed at measuring and benchmarking productivity consistently within and between projects, work packages, and activities. ... -
Mixed Reality-Based Approach for Minimizing Time Uncertainty in Prefabrication
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Prefabrication is highly recognized in construction due to its inherent cost efficiency, quality control, and sustainability benefits. However, the presence of uncertainties in prefabrication processes hinders the realization ... -
TransWallNet: High-Performance Semantic Segmentation of Large-Scale and Multifeatured Point Clouds of Building Gables
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Intelligent recognition of bulges, windows, and other features in building gable point cloud data is a prerequisite and critical step for the implementation of automated spray-painting in construction. Gable point cloud ... -
Analyzing the Critical Success Factors Affecting Project Bundling Performance of Infrastructure Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Project bundling is an innovative project-delivery approach that bundles and groups different infrastructure projects into a single contract. Project bundling provides numerous opportunities and benefits for agencies and ...