Construction Innovation: Volume 18 Issue 2

Emissions and production penalties/bonuses associated with non-standard earthmoving loading policies

David G. Carmichael, Nur Kamaliah Mustaffa

The performance of earthmoving operations, in terms of emissions, production and cost, is dependent on many variables and has been the study of a number of publications. Such…

Utilizing the innovation potential of suppliers in construction projects

Rami Sariola

The manufacturers of construction components and materials are the suppliers in construction projects, and represent a significant portion of their value. However, their knowledge…

Identification of potential biomechanical risk factors for low back disorders during repetitive rebar lifting

Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari, Heng Li, David John Edwards, Erika Anneli Pärn, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Joonoh Seo, Arnold Yu Lok Wong

Work-related low back disorders (LBDs) are prevalent among rebar workers although their causes remain uncertain. The purpose of this study is to examine the self-reported…

e-Tendering readiness in construction: the posterior model

Moath Al Yahya, Martin Skitmore, Adrian Bridge, Madhav Nepal, David Cattell

The purpose of this paper is to varied a conceptual model for e-Tendering readiness in any construction organisation prior of implementing e-Tendering system.

Improvement the structural behavior of recycled RC elements using CdO nanoparticles

Ahmed Atta, Nehal Ali, Mohamed Taman, Emad Etman

This study aims to investigate the use of CdO nanoparticles with recycled aggregates (RAs) and its effect on the structural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) slab elements.

Mobile augmented reality applications for construction projects

Mohamed Zaher, David Greenwood, Mohamed Marzouk

The purpose of this paper is to facilitate the process of monitoring construction projects. Classic practice for construction progress tracking relies on paper reports, which…

Barriers to implementing lean construction practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) construction industry

Jamil Sarhan, Bo Xia, Sabrina Fawzia, Azharul Karim, Ayokunle Olanipekun

The purpose of this paper is to identify the barriers to implementing lean construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) construction industry and to prioritise the principal…