Journal of Management in Engineering: Recent submissions
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Network Theory–Based Approach to Data-Driven Assessment of Bidding Competition in Highway Construction
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Competitive bidding in design-bid-build contracts holds the potential to lower bid prices, maximize project outcomes, and promote growth in the construction industry. However, these potential benefits of competitive bidding ... -
Adaptation Behavior of Construction Workers Using Wearable Sensing Devices for Safety and Health Monitoring
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)The adoption and acceptance of new cutting-edge technologies such as wearable sensing devices (WSDs) have been investigated for personal use in a few industries, but concerns remain about worker postadoption behavior, ... -
Investigating the Relationship of the Integrity Climate of a Public Organization with Corruption in Construction Projects
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Public construction projects are exposed to corruption vulnerabilities at various stages, which can be manipulated by corrupt actors. Effective management of public resources requires holistic anticipation and mitigation ... -
Smart Safety: Big Data–Enabled System for Analysis and Management of Unsafe Behavior by Construction Workers
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)In the era of big data, the extraction of valuable knowledge and insights becomes feasible through efficient data processing methods. In this research, we establish an analytical framework enabled by big data to aid in the ... -
A Classification Model Using Personal Biometric Characteristics to Identify Individuals Vulnerable to an Extremely Hot Environment
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The rise in heatwaves due to climate change is becoming a significant concern for outdoor workers, particularly leading to an increasing number of heat-related illnesses. To address the challenge, this study aimed to ... -
Automatic Identification of Causal Factors from Fall-Related Accident Investigation Reports Using Machine Learning and Ensemble Learning Approaches
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)To enhance the performance of learning from past fall-related accidents, this study developed an innovative framework for automatically extracting every individual causal factor from accident investigation reports based ... -
Understanding Current Demand for BIM Professionals in China through Recruitment Data Mining
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Building information modeling (BIM) is critical to the digital transformation and upgrading of the construction industry. With its continuous promotion, the demand for BIM professionals is increasing, which can be seen ... -
Proof-of-Concept Study for Model-Based Construction Safety Diagnosis and Management Driven by Prevention through Design
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)The primary objective of this research is to demonstrate the feasibility of a model-based construction safety assessment system using building information modeling (BIM) and diagnosing accident-prone BIM objects through ... -
Prefabricated and Prefinished Volumetric Construction: Assessing Implementation Status, Perceived Benefits, and Critical Risk Factors in the Singapore Built Environment Sector
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Prefinished prefabricated volumetric construction (PPVC) represents an innovative approach within the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) framework aimed at enhancing efficiency in the built environment sector. ... -
Understanding Collaboration Requirements for Modular Construction and Their Cascading Failure Impact on Project Performance
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Effective implementation of modularization demands close collaboration among the various project stakeholders due to the distinct and complex needs of such construction method. In fact, lack of adequate collaboration is ... -
Motivating Reliable Collaboration for Modular Construction: Shapley Value–Based Smart Contract
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Establishing a fair benefit distribution system for construction projects, in which participants often need to work together in a highly uncertain and interrelated environment, is challenging. There is a lack of objective ... -
An Integrated Assessment Framework of Economic, Environmental, and Human Health Impacts Using Scan-to-BIM and Life-Cycle Assessment in Existing Buildings
(ASCE, 7/10/2023 )The significance of environmental management of existing buildings in reducing the environmental impact of the construction sector is increasingly emphasized. However, life-cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate a building’s ... -
Role of National Conditions in Occupational Fatal Accidents in the Construction Industry Using Interpretable Machine Learning Approach
(ASCE, 8/4/2023 1)Current national occupational safety and health (OSH) initiatives follow reactive approaches, i.e., if it breaks, fix it. Existing accounts, however, failed to improve national OSH performances substantially, which ... -
Identifying Potential Superspreaders of Airborne Infectious Diseases in Construction Projects
(ASCE, 8/9/2023 1)The spread of airborne infectious diseases has largely been driven by superspreading events, in which a single individual directly infects several contacts. Superspreading events that occurred at several construction sites ... -
Role of Shapley Additive Explanations and Resampling Algorithms for Contract Failure Prediction of Public–Private Partnership Projects
(ASCE, 6/30/2023 )A public–private partnership (PPP) is a common procurement model implemented worldwide as a catalyst for economic growth and improved public infrastructure. However, due to their inherent characteristics, the risk of failure ... -
Advancing Airport Project Delivery: A Comparison of Design–Build and Traditional Methods in Terms of Schedule and Cost Performance
(ASCE, 8/25/2023 )Current airport infrastructure is in a state of decline, with reports scoring it at an underperforming classification of D+. To address this issue, significant improvement and advancement of the infrastructure is needed. ... -
Uncertainties Prevailing in Construction Bid Documents and Their Impact on Project Pricing through the Analysis of Prebid Requests for Information
(ASCE, 8/23/2023 )Construction bid documents may contain uncertain or incomplete information that can affect project pricing as well as project performance, if not addressed prior to bidding. To resolve the uncertainties and clarify project ... -
Data-Driven Analysis of Construction Bidding Stage–Related Causes of Disputes
(ASCE, 6/6/2023 1)Construction bidding is a complex process that involves several potential risks and uncertainties for all the stakeholders involved. Such complexities, risks, and uncertainties, if uncontrolled, can lead to the rise of ... -
Improving Multitower Crane Layout Planning by Leveraging Operational Flexibility Related to Motion Paths
(ASCE, 7/13/2023 )Effective crane management is imperative to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and with a high degree of safety. Prior research on crane management has mostly focused on satisfaction ... -
Discount Rate Selection for Investments in Climate Change Adaptation and Flood Risk Reduction Projects
(ASCE, 5/12/2023 )The selection of an appropriate discount rate is a critical yet often neglected aspect of valuing flood protection and climate adaptation projects. We examine current discounting practices in flood risk management and ...