YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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Investigating the Response Characteristics of Elevated Bridge Piles during Twin Stacked Shield Tunnel Excavations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract To investigate the cumulative impacts of excavating twin stacked shield tunnels on the internal forces and deformations at forward target points and the effects of twin tunneling, this study employs a two-stage ... -
Linguistic Competence in Arbitration: A Foundation for Equity and Efficiency
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis article examines the indispensable role of linguistic competence in securing procedural fairness and efficiency within multilingual arbitration. Through doctrinal analysis of landmark arbitral awards and ... -
Quantity Surveyors’ Challenges in Resolving Construction Contract Disputes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractConstruction projects often experience contract disputes globally. Thus, finding ways to resolve these disputes should be a novel idea to reduce their implications on project outcomes. Quantity surveyors (QS) are ... -
Applicability of Blockchain Technology in Managing the Extension of Time Claims: Developing a Prototype User Interface for a Sample Application
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractConstruction delays are a common issue in the industry, leading to cost overruns, disputes, and extension of time (EoT) claims. Effective EoT claims management is crucial in mitigating these impacts, yet the ... -
US State DOT Response Strategies and Insights during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions to the global construction industry, leading to workforce shortages, project delays, and contractual disputes. While numerous studies have examined the pandemic’s ... -
Resolving Disputes Arising from PPP Contracts on Seawater Desalination Plants: The Independent Expert as the Most Effective Means
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractWater scarcity has prompted the exploration of new drinking water sources, which explains the growing interest in seawater desalination. Nevertheless, such projects are often very costly, placing a heavy burden on ... -
Factors Influencing Dispute Negotiation Strategies in BIM-Based Construction Projects: A Critical Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study investigates the factors influencing dispute negotiation strategies (DNSs) in building information modeling (BIM)–based construction projects. Data were collected through surveys conducted with BIM ... -
Detecting Collusion in Traditional Contracts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCompetitive tendering ensures transparency, probity, and value for money, but client, consultant, tenderer, supplier, and engineer collude for self-gain, and bids become uncompetitive. Uncompetitive tendering impedes ... -
In Memoriam: Patricia D. Galloway
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Navigating Price Adjustment in Construction Contracts: Legal Framework, Analysis, and Recommendations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis paper presents a comprehensive analysis of contract price adjustment mechanisms in Egypt’s administrative construction contracts, governed by the Egyptian Law of Contracts concluded by Public Authorities No. ... -
Comparative Analysis of Risks in Building Projects across Regional Boundaries
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTwo extensive regions, India and the Middle East, each host flourishing building sectors; yet beneath the surface lie distinct risk landscapes awaiting exploration. A group of experienced construction professionals ... -
Behavior of Clayey Soil Reinforced with Throwaway Shredded Face Mask under Static and Impact Loading Considering the Effect of Shape, Size, and Content of Waste Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract During the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a huge amount of personal precautionary equipment, such as disposable face masks, was used, but further usage of these face mask leads to adverse environmental ... -
Influence Factor Model for Fraud Detection in Construction Companies’ Financial Statements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractNumerous instances of financial statement manipulation by Indonesian construction companies have surfaced in recent years. This indicates fraud practices in the construction industry as well as the inadequacy of ... -
Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage: Impacts and Solutions in the Postpandemic Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe construction industry faces a critical skilled labor shortage, a challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This research explores the root causes of this shortage, including the pandemic’s effects on the ... -
Alternative Project Delivery Methods’ Enabling Legislation Trends for California Transportation Agencies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractBecause alternative project delivery methods (APDMs) are increasingly being recognized as an effective project delivery strategy for transportation agencies in California, it is necessary to understand the enabling ... -
Effect of COVID-19 Precautionary Measures on Construction Labor Productivity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, various preventive measures, such as social distancing and restrictions on gathering workers, were taken on construction sites. Such a situation leads to a changed working environment ... -
Effectiveness of Dispute Resolution Processes in State Departments of Transportation Projects: A Case Study Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAround 10% to 30% of construction projects encounter significant challenges, with over 25% resulting in official claims. When parties are unable to reach a resolution, they resort to the dispute resolution process ... -
Liability Sharing or Transfer between Design Professionals and Contractors under Various Project Delivery Methods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe high exposure level of architecture and engineering (A/E) professionals to risks and liabilities is well known. The aim of this paper is to provide a clear and comprehensive mapping as to how such professional ... -
Addressing a Building Information Modeling Ownership Issue Based on DEMATEL Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractBuilding information modeling (BIM) is now a mandatory requirement for projects exceeding RM 10 million (approximately USD 2.12 million) in Malaysia, underscoring the nation’s commitment to advancing BIM ... -
Proactive Conflict Detection and Management in the Construction Industry: Integrating Multifaceted Approaches for Dispute Prevention
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractDespite being the critical economic driver, the construction industry in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been marred by increasing disputes often leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and ...