Browsing Theme 1: Contemporary issues in Construction Engineering and Management by Publication Date
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Offsite Construction in the UK: Economic and Environmental Benefits
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)In contrast to traditional piece meal onsite construction, offsite construction comprises the planning, designing, production, transporting, and assembly of building elements for speedy site assembly to a higher degree of ... -
Mitigating Legal Risks in Construction Project Contracts: The Importance and the Applicability of Force Majeure Clauses
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Contracts in the construction industry are structured in a manner that splits the risks between different contracting parties; hence risk allocations within the contract affect the price and operation. As most Construction ... -
Medical Facility Management under BIM Paradigm for Hospital Operations Performance in China During COVID-19
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Hospitals operation is becoming a major focusing points on China as there is a huge market because of aging population. The management of healthcare institute is crucial as it contains operational activities that can be ... -
An Integrated Workflow for Transforming Infrastructure Projects Data into the Metaverse
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)The infrastructure construction industry is typically characterized by large-scale, complex technologies, long completion times, and challenging collaborations. The provisioning of digital representations in 3D by combining ... -
GIS-Based Solutions for Monitoring and Controlling COVID-19 in ASHGHAL Construction Projects: Improving Construction Sector Resilience
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Early in 2020, doctors around the globe identified the virus responsible for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Rapidly spreading, the virus reached every continent. As part of its efforts to prepare for the FIFA World ... -
Use of Immersive Augmented Reality Technology in Public Works: Myth or Reality? - A Case Study on Implementation Challenges
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)The State of Qatar witnessed an unprecedented transformation during the past three decades in various sectors, more specifically in public infrastructure. The rapid transformation coupled with urbanization has increased ... -
Challenges and Perspectives on Resilient Collaboration for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Education in the GCC Context
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is revolutionizing the construction industry and education through digitization. The construction industry expects higher institutions to create graduate students that are BIM-aware and ... -
The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Roads and Infrastructure Construction Companies in Developing Countries
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Construction Enterprise Resource Planning (CERP) systems started to infiltrate the construction world after ERPs became crucial in modern enterprises. In simple terms, CERP integrate and keep track of the various processes ... -
Choosing by Advantages (CBA) Used as a Qualitative Assessment Methodology in Lean Construction
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Decision making is part of the daily duties of researchers, engineers, and consultants, and taking the right decisions requires quantitative assessment which usually needs data and analysis. In construction industry, data ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Contracts and Claims for Infrastructure Projects
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Infrastructure projects have greatly affected the economy of countries, as they have contributed to supporting all economic sectors by providing them with many executive and operational projects. Despite the important role ... -
An Exploration into Delay-Influencing Factors on Healthcare Construction Projects: The Case of Saudi Arabia
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)The construction project's delay is one of the biggest challenges that concern practitioners in the construction industry. The success or failure of construction projects is usually measured by the building team's achievement ... -
Assessment of Contractor's Extension of Time Claim (Eot)
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Project Management tools and techniques are simply the process of coordinating the contractor's resources to achieve the Employer's Target. Each project has its own level of project management tailored to the project unique ... -
Criteria and Challenges of Inclusive Design in the Built Environment
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Inclusive design is about designing accessible spaces for individuals with different needs. It beholds the ability to affect people's behaviour in the built environment, especially People With Disability (PWDs). Inclusive ... -
Focus on Lean Construction at Umm Lekhba (Landmark) Interchange
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Umm Lekhba (Landmark) Interchange is the largest four level Interchange built in Doha-Qatar, which has 9 flyover bridges with 11 km in total length, constructed partly using 735 heavy precast concrete segments fabricated ... -
Marketing Strategies for Smart Buildings
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Globally, there is a growing proportion of the need to optimize monitoring and facility management of new and existing built facilities. Smart buildings provide waste reduction to the environment, flexibility to facility ... -
Investigation and Comparative Study between Research Methods used in the Five Categories of BIM-Based Built Environment Sustainability Studies
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) helped enhance the environmental performances of building and civil infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. However, the construction industry continues to be one of ... -
Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on Public Infrastructure and Building Projects in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a term that has been referenced around the world by many practitioners and researchers. This modern methodology for project delivery improves the quality, time, and cost of any type ... -
Using Value-Stream Mapping to Enhance the Production Performance in Infrastructure Construction Projects in Qatar: A Case Study
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Current research on sustainable construction has primarily concentrated on the design and operation phases of projects. However, the enhancement of execution and production phases of infrastructure construction projects ... -
Assessment of Workflow Reliability in Two Infrastructure Projects Considering Efficient Adoption of Lean Leadership Culture and Engagement
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)An organization leadership culture is the corner stone of success or failure. This paper focuses on Lean Leadership as an emergent concept introduced to many organizations where leaders are role models, empower their teams ... -
Enhancing Micro-Tunnelling Activity in Infrastructure Construction Adopting Hybrid Lean Approaches: A Case Study
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Micro-tunnelling Shaft Excavation (MTSE) is a major part in the development of infrastructure networks in Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) projects in the State of Qatar. Despite the importance of this activity there has ...
