Abstract: This paper investigates the significance of the different types of design documents’ deficiencies (DDDs) by both contractors and consultants involved in large construction projects. Sixteen different types of DDDs were ...

Abstract: The baccalaureate and master's programs in architectural engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, are presented here. The Bachelor of Science Program in Architectural Engineering ...

Abstract: In Saudi Arabia as well as in other countries, building owners often differ in their approach to evaluating the work performance of their maintenance contractors. To unify the approach for such evaluation, the intent of ...

Abstract: The oil and gas industry represents a significant source of income for many countries in the world. The industry considers cross-country pipelines, which transport petrochemical products, to be one of their major investments. ...

Abstract: This paper outlines individual and major groups of design and construction defects in large buildings in Saudi Arabia and their relative severity. A survey of a randomly selected sample of 30 maintenance contractors and ...

Abstract: This paper aims to present an easy, quick, and accurate way of implementing value engineering (VE) studies by introducing an integrated computerized system for the VE technique and life-cycle cost as a checkout system. The ...

Abstract: A measurement of the effectiveness of the material management process is needed in order to analyze problems, suggest solutions, and assess the impact of modifications to the process. Such measurement is also required for ...

Abstract: This research examines the Saudi Consolidated Electric Company in the Eastern Province, a typical service provider in Saudi Arabia in which service quality is of primary importance. Four gaps have an impact on the consumer's ...