Journal of Construction Engineering and Management: Recent submissions
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Radio-Frequency Identification Applications in Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995)This paper provides information on radio-frequency identification (RFID) and its potential applications in the construction industry. RFID involves the use of miniature read/write transponders that are capable of storing ... -
Risks and Guarantees in BOT Tender
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995)The build-operate-transfer (BOT) concept is being used increasingly by governments across a number of infrastructural sectors in their drive to privatize major public projects. Governments see BOT schemes as a method of ... -
Editorial
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1991) -
Closure to “Factors Affecting the Success of a Construction Project” by Albert P. C. Chan, David Scott, and Ada P. L. Chan
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005) -
Closure to “Time Series Analysis for Construction Productivity Experiments” by Tariq S. Abdelhamid and John G. Everett
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2001) -
Editorial
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1991) -
Editorial
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1991) -
Problems Associated with Removal of Asbestos
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1986)Asbestos has been a very useful construction material, and because of this has had widespread use. However, it can be harmful if not handled correctly or removed in a safe manner. The health hazards associated with asbestos ... -
Closure to “<i>Claims Analysis and Computer Reasoning</i>” by James E. Diekmann and Timothy N. Kruppenbacher (December, 1984)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1985) -
Discussion of “<i>Macrofirms: Construction Firms for the Computer Age</i>” by Gianfranco Dioguardi (March, 1983)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984) -
Mathematical Models for Determining the Minimum Level of Voluntary Safety Investments for Building Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)This study aims to investigate the minimum voluntary safety investment through optimization of total controllable safety costs for building projects. A correlational research study was designed to achieve the research aim. ... -
Knowledge-Based System for Construction Planning of High-Rise Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995)The knowledge-based expert system for construction planning is part of an automated building realization process. The system uses an object-oriented representation of the building and production rules, routines, and functions ... -
Discussion of “Hypertext and Claim Analysis” by Geoffrey Bubbers and John Christian (December, 1992, Vol. 118, No. 4)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994) -
Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosures in International Construction Business: Trends and Prospects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)There is increasing sophistication in corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures by international construction companies (ICCs). Nevertheless, a systematic analysis of the trends and prospects is yet to appear. This ... -
Closure to “<i>Safety Programs and The Construction Manager</i>” by G. R. Smith and R. D. Roth (June, 1991, Vol. 117, No. 2)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992) -
Discussion of “<i>Planning and Organization of Research in Buildng</i>” by A. Warszawski (September, 1983)
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1984) -
Closure to “Constructability in Public Sector” by G. E. Gibson Jr. and C. I. McGinnis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997) -
Improving Construction Safety by Providing Positive Feedback on Backup Alarms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995)Federally mandated backup alarms and safety management have been unable to eliminate fatalities and injuries due to maneuvering trucks and mobile equipment on construction sites. Workers appear to ignore the alarms as part ... -
Diseño y Construccion para una Construccion Industrial Sustentable
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Este artículo resume los resultados de un proyecto de investigación financiado por el Instituto de la Industria de la Construcción (CII) que abarcó el diseño y construcción para una construcción industrial sustentable. El ... -
Integrating Safety and Environmental Regulation of Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1995)Many construction safety issues are closely connected to environmental problems. The consolidation of safety and environmental regulation at federal and state levels, either partially or totally, would provide the construction ...