Abstract: Engineering education is currently facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Engineering institutions are being called upon to educate the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) professionals of ...

Abstract: The paper presents a methodology for arriving at optimum bid markups in static competitive bidding environments by use of neurofuzzy systems and integrated multidimensional risk analysis algorithms. The neurofuzzy framework ...

Abstract: The paper presents a methodology to schedule resource-constrained construction projects by use of algorithms based on ant colony optimization (ACO); an artificial agent inspired by the collective behavior of natural ant ...

Abstract: Construction work is often a risky undertaking for all parties involved, and risk management is essential in dealing with potential exposures. One of the possible options in any risk management approach is the shifting of ...

Abstract: Recognizing the need for improvements in the way professional architectural and design services are procured, the U.S. Congress in 1972 established as federal law the requirement that architects and engineers be selected ...