Journal of Construction Engineering and Management: Recent submissions
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BIM-Based Combination of Takt Time and Discrete Event Simulation for Implementing Just in Time in Construction Scheduling under Constraints
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Because of the complexity of construction projects, the use of building information modeling (BIM) has become a more efficient solution. The main problems with conventional methods, such as the critical path method and ... -
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Constraint-Based Simulation Framework for Building Construction Project Planning and Control
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )In the construction sector, the absence of a framework to incorporate and synchronize the resources required for activities means that projects risk incurring cost and time overruns. In this study, a framework was generated ... -
Multiskilled Project Management Workforce Assignment across Multiple Projects Regarding Competency
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Contractors attempt to manage optimal collection of human capital that can optimize the company’s performance. The skills and competency of human resources contribute considerably to the competitive advantage of the firm. ... -
Data-Driven Sewer Pipe Data Random Generation and Validation
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Sewer pipe systems are of great importance to modern cities in various ways, making preventive maintenance a necessary activity to ensure an acceptable level of service at all times. In this respect, closed-circuit television ... -
Automating Utility Permitting within Highway Right-of-Way via a Generic UML/OCL Model and Natural Language Processing
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Each year, thousands of new utilities are installed within the highway right-of-way (ROW) nationwide. This proliferation of utilities yields a great challenge to the traditional practice at road agencies to review, process, ... -
Virtual Collaborative Design Environment: Supporting Seamless Integration of Multitouch Table and Immersive VR
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Throughout the design of a new building it is essential that all involved stakeholders understand, communicate, participate, and collaborate with each other to acquire a high-quality result. To support these shared and ... -
Comparative Analysis of Safety Climate in the Chinese, Australian, and Indonesian Construction Industries
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Poor safety is a perennial problem for the construction industry worldwide. The concept of safety climate has been strongly linked to safety performance, yet inconsistent methodologies make international comparisons ... -
Experimental Studies and Microstructure Analysis for Rapid-Hardening Cement Emulsified Asphalt Mortar
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )A cement emulsified asphalt mortar (CEAM) made with calcium sulfoaluminate cement was prepared and tested indoors, which has a relatively slight environmental impact compared with ordinary Portland cement. The effects of ... -
Text Mining of the Securities and Exchange Commission Financial Filings of Publicly Traded Construction Firms Using Deep Learning to Identify and Assess Risk
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Risk factor identification is a critical topic in the construction industry. It is vital for the various construction firms and industry stakeholders to understand the different types of risks that affect their businesses ... -
Intelligent Hoisting with Car-Like Mobile Robots
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )The construction industry’s traditional hoisting system always needs workers to complete the tasks involved, with concomitant extra labor costs and attention to the workers’ safety. This paper describes the development of ... -
Estimating Building Electricity Performance Gaps with Internet of Things Data Using Bayesian Multilevel Additive Modeling
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Energy models should be simplified to handle data limitations and should predict reliable energy use. Currently, it remains challenging to ensure an appropriate level of detail for simplifying building energy models and ... -
RCPSP with Combined Precedence Relations and Resource Calendars
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )This research introduces a new scheduling problem called the resource-constrained project scheduling problem with combined precedence relations and resource calendars (RCPSP/CPRs-cal). Combined precedence relations (CPRs) ... -
Contractual Perspective for BIM Utilization in US Construction Projects
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Although building information modeling (BIM) is experiencing substantial development and use in the construction industry, its legal and business structures lag far behind. While many research efforts have been devoted to ... -
Underpricing in Social Infrastructure Projects: Combating the Institutionalization of the <i>Winner’s Curse</i>
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Research examining underpricing in social infrastructure projects has been limited (e.g., schools), yet this is a reality that confronts many governments worldwide. The upshot of underpricing is often contractual ... -
Dynamic Evaluation for Compaction Quality of Roller Compacted Concrete based on Reliability Metrics
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The compaction quality of the compacted layer is a major concern of roller compacted concrete (RCC). Current compaction quality evaluation methods, such as testing random sampling spots or predicting with common models, ... -
Development Trend and Segmentation of the US Green Building Market: Corporate Perspective on Green Contractors and Design Firms
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )In the past decade, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry has witnessed increasing growth in the green building market and continues to expect a promising future. Although companies in the industry have ... -
Pretendering Decision Model for Contractor Selection of Public Procurement Projects
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )Selection of the most appropriate contractor is critical for a successful project. There has been no practical analytic model for objective determination of the most appropriate contractor selection method (CSM) before the ... -
Application of Last Planner System to Modular Offshore Wind Construction
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )The focus of this study is the applicability of the Last Planner System (LPS) to modular offshore wind construction. Following a design science approach, a conceptual model for LPS adapted to modular offshore wind construction ... -
Shared Leadership and Team Creativity: Construction Industry Perspective
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The construction industry is a multiteam continuum, where in addition to the civil engineers, a wide array of experts and tradesmen provide necessary inputs to complete projects on time and schedule. Such essential inputs ... -
Influence of Ethical Leadership in Managing Human Resources in Construction Companies
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )Construction companies are often notorious for high employee turnover and antisocial behavior. In a hazardous work environment, arduous scheduling tasks, unethical supervision, and working with multiple team members put ...