Construction Innovation: Volume 23 Issue 2

PLM support for design platforms in industrialized house-building

Martin Lennartsson, Samuel André, Fredrik Elgh

The purpose of this research is to support the customization ability for industrial house building companies striving to offer individualized products but with a strategy which…

Benefits and challenges to applying IPD: experiences from a Norwegian mega-project

Monique Rieger Rodrigues, Søren Munch Lindhard

The traditional construction delivery method is challenged by low trust and collaboration issues, resulting in increased project costs. The integrated project delivery (IPD…

Effects of weather conditions on concrete work task productivity – a questionnaire survey

Robert Larsson, Martin Rudberg

This paper aims to study the effects of different weather conditions on typical concrete work tasks’ productivity. Weather is one important factor that has a negative impact on…

Construction tracking: implications of logistics data

Duncan Maxwell, Rachel Couper

Construction suffers from “peculiarities” that concern the temporary natures of the construction site, project teams and unique product design. Considering the digital…

ANN-Python prediction model for the compressive strength of green concrete

Yasser Mater, Mohamed Kamel, Ahmed Karam, Emad Bakhoum

Utilization of sustainable materials is a global demand in the construction industry. Hence, this study aims to integrate waste management and artificial intelligence by…

Critical analysis of risks factors in using public-private partnership in building critical infrastructure resilience: a systematic review

Godslove Ampratwum, Vivian W.Y. Tam, Robert Osei-Kyei

Public–private partnership (PPP) has been adopted in many areas especially within the architecture, engineering and construction research domain. However, the PPP in critical…

Emerging technologies in the construction industry: challenges and strategies in Ghana

Ernest Kissi, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ewald Kuoribo

The momentous contribution of innovative technologies has made a significant impact in several sectors globally. However, the construction industry is undoubtedly lagging when it…

Managing intragroup conflicts within project design teams during pre-contract stage that effect the project deliverables in Sri Lanka

D.M.H. Gunasekara, I.H.P.R. Indikatiya, B.A.K.S. Perera, Sepani Senaratne

The purpose of this study is to investigate the management of intragroup conflicts occurring in project design teams during pre-contract stages that affect the project…

Suggestions for takt production subcontract clauses – a conceptual study

Kimmo Keskiniva, Arto Saari, Juha-Matti Junnonen

This study aims to provide a foundation for the development of subcontracts that suit takt production in construction.

Blockchain opportunities for construction industry in Hong Kong: a case study of RISC and site diary

Kai Kang, Xinlai Liu, Yishuo Jiang, Ken, Kam Hang Lee, Sean Ka Wai Wan, George Q. Huang, Ray Y. Zhong

Blockchain as a disruptive technology has revolutionized many industries, such as finance, logistics and manufacturing sectors. This paper aims to explore Blockchain applications…

Establishment of prediction system for cost of defect liability phase in construction project

Ahmed Nouh, Elsayed Elkasaby, Khaled Hussein

This study aims to establish a new system to predict the defect liability phase (DLP) cost using the Six Sigma methodology, which investigates sources of variations and reduces…

A BIM-based model checking in the green building maintenance: a review

Zul-Atfi Bin Ismail

This paper aims to identify the different system approach using building information modelling (BIM) technology that is equipped with automated evaluation processes. BIM research…