Journal of Construction Engineering and Management: Recent submissions
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A Conceptual Model of Cognitive and Behavioral Processes Affecting Mental Health in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Mental health in the construction industry has gained increasing attention in academic research. However, previous studies have largely focused on selective mental health issues, thus limiting a comprehensive understanding ... -
Machine Learning–Based Bayesian Framework for Interval Estimate of Unsafe-Event Prediction in Construction
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Construction safety is a critical concern for industry and academia, and numerous models and algorithms have been developed to predict incidents or accidents to facilitate proactive decision-making. However, previous studies ... -
Convolutional Neural Network Algorithm–Based Novel Automatic Text Classification Framework for Construction Accident Reports
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Construction sites remain one of the most hazardous workplaces globally. To improve workplace safety in the construction industry and reduce the personal injuries and socioeconomic impacts resulting from workplace accidents, ... -
A Data-Driven Recommendation System for Construction Safety Risk Assessment
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Subjectivity and uncertainty of risk assessment (RA) procedures can be improved by replacing guesswork with data-driven approaches such as machine learning (ML). Although a plethora of ML prediction techniques have been ... -
Automated Generation of Horizontal Precast Slab Stacking Plans
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Prefabrication is a promising construction method that helps to improve overall productivity, reduce the environmental impact, and improve on-site safety and security. To accelerate the use of prefabrication, we investigate ... -
Proximity Activity Intensity Identification System in Hot and Humid Weather Conditions: Development and Implementation
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Construction workers are exposed to heat stress risks due to the combined effects of hot and humid weather conditions (HHWCs) and physically demanding work. A real-time activity intensity identification (AII) is required ... -
Watch Out for the Hidden Costs of Subcontracting in Construction Projects: The Impacts of Subcontractor Dispersion
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Transaction costs of subcontracting are considered hidden costs due to unobservability and immeasurability, which potentially jeopardize project performance. This study develops a framework of transaction costs in construction ... -
Integrating the Factors Affecting Knowledge Transfer within International Construction Projects: Individual and Team Perspectives
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Nowadays, competition in the international contracting market is becoming increasingly fierce, and knowledge has become one of the most important resources for international construction projects (ICPs). Academia and ... -
Efficiency Scoring for Subway Tunnel Construction Based on Shield-Focused Big Data and Gaussian Broad Learning System
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)During subway tunnel construction, the consumed time for each ring (unit of construction progress) is highly dependent on objective factors such as geological conditions and shield performances, as well as subjective reasons ... -
Classification of Challenges in Achieving BIM-Based Safety-Requirement Checking in Vertical Construction Projects
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Due to the one-off nature of projects, which necessitates setting up of unique production sites, the construction industry requires stringent requirements for safety of the workforce and the public around job sites. Although ... -
Detecting Information Bottlenecks in Architecture Engineering Construction Projects for Integrative Project Management
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Information bottlenecks are a central issue in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects. It is crucial to detect their occurrence to mitigate their impacts. Existing approaches to detect information ... -
Task Decomposition and Service Composition on an Innovative Blockchain-Based Construction Service Trading Platform to Select Construction Services
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)To address the construction industry’s fragmented resources and to facilitate its service-oriented transformation, a new service paradigm of a construction service trading platform (CSTP) enables the sharing and trading ... -
Research on Near-Miss Incidents Monitoring and Early Warning System for Building Construction Sites Based on Blockchain Technology
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)With the expansion of the scale of construction projects, the safety situation of construction projects has become more and more severe, and strengthening near-miss event management can effectively improve the safety ... -
Embodied Robot Teleoperation Based on High-Fidelity Visual-Haptic Simulator: Pipe-Fitting Example
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Robot teleoperation, a control method allowing human operators to manipulate robotic systems remotely, has become increasingly popular in construction applications. A significant challenge is the disconnection between the ... -
Cooperative Behavior, Supervision, and Contract Choice in PPP Projects: An Evolutionary Game Theory Approach Incorporating an Other-Regarding Preference
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Rigid and flexible contracts, both of which have advantages and disadvantages, are widely used in public–private partnership (PPP) projects. How to choose an appropriate contract type to improve the performance of PPP ... -
Addressing Social Inequity in Construction Safety Research: Personal Protective Equipment Focus
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)The Hispanic construction workforce’s contribution to the construction industry is significant. However, this significant contribution is threatened due to higher injury rates among Hispanic workers. One contributing factor ... -
Impact of Drone Presence on Construction Individuals Working at Heights
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Drones have had a significant impact on the construction industry. However, their safety implications on construction jobsites are yet to be explored. This user-centered study empirically investigates whether drone presence ... -
A Feature-Level Fusion-Based Multimodal Analysis of Recognition and Classification of Awkward Working Postures in Construction
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Developing approaches for recognition and classification of awkward working postures is of great significance for proactive management of safety risks and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in construction. ... -
Impact of Digital Technology Adoption on the Comparative Advantage of Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms in Singapore
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)With a plethora of digital technologies, and some having high capital and running costs, it is critical to know which of these give architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms a comparative advantage. Comparative ... -
Effect of the Internal Agency Problem on Risk-Sharing Incentive Contracts in Public–Private Partnership Projects
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Through an appropriate risk-sharing arrangement between governments and private partners, public–private partnerships (PPPs) are justified because of their improved value for money (VFM). From the agency theory perspective, ...