Civil and Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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BIM-based facility management models for existing buildings
( Kuwait University , 2021 , Article)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is mainly used for the design and construction of new buildings. However, one of the main challenges facing BIM adoption for existing or old buildings constructed without consideration ... -
An Adaptive Neurofuzzy Inference System for the Assessment of Change Order Management Performance in Construction
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2021 , Article)Change order management is a major challenge in the construction business due to the associated disputes, claims, productivity losses, delays, and cost implications. As a result, effective change order management (COM) is ... -
Cost-benefit analysis of BIM-enabled design clash detection and resolution
(2020 , Article)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly deployed as part of the processes in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry projects. While the benefits of BIM have been extensively proclaimed, ... -
Development of Digitalization Road Map for Healthcare Facility Management
( IEEE , 2022 , Article)Effective Healthcare Facility Management (HFM) remain a crucial concern for high quality built healthcare sectors, both in the public and private areas. The anticipated resource efficiencies, complex systems, and maintenance ... -
Methods for modeling and evaluating construction disputes: A critical review
( IEEE , 2020 , Article)Cost and time are the targeted outcomes of any successful construction project, and disputes over these two key factors constitute a major obstacle to successful project outcomes. As escalated levels of dispute are becoming ... -
Evaluation of the critical success factors (CSFs) in selecting building contractors using pareto analysis and the analytical hierarchy process
( Kuwait University , 2020 , Article)The purpose of this paper is to obtain a set of critical success factors (CSFs) for selecting building contractors in Qatar to help investors effectively and efficiently build their houses. First, a systematic review of ... -
Thermal integrity testing of cast in situ piles: An alternative interpretation approach
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2021 , Article)Integrity testing of deep cast in situ concrete foundations is challenging due to the intrinsic nature of how these foundations are formed. Several integrity test methods have been developed and are well established, but ... -
Shear behavior of basalt FRC beams reinforced with basalt FRP bars and glass FRP stirrups: Experimental and analytical investigations
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study investigated the shear behavior of basalt fiber reinforced concrete (BFRC) beams reinforced with basalt (B) and glass (G) fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) bars and stirrups, respectively. Fourteen beams were ... -
Structural equation modeling of public transport use with COVID-19 precautions: An extension of the norm activation model
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study aims to identify the travelers' attitudes and preferences towards the use of public transport during COVID-19 through the Norm-Activation Model (NAM). A questionnaire survey was designed to assess the traveler's ... -
Combined effects of treated domestic wastewater, fly ash, and calcium nitrite toward concrete sustainability
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The drastic increase in freshwater and ordinary Portland cement (OPC) consumption poses severe environmental and economic challenges worldwide. This study; therefore, explores the mechanical and durability properties of ... -
Assessment of preconstruction factors in sustainable project management performance
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: The construction sector has a global reach, and construction professionals worldwide often encounter challenges in delivering a project on time and within the assigned budget. Hence, this paper aims to investigate ... -
Application of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for sustainable pavement performance management in Qatar
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Pavement is one of the main elements of the roads network. It is extremely essential to study and understand the factors affecting its performance and highlight the most important ones for decision-makers and ... -
Evaluating the Performance of Campus Facility Management through Structural Equation Modeling Based on Key Performance Indicators
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2024 , Article)This paper presents the development of a comprehensive campus facility management performance assessment model (CFMPM). The model employs structural equation modeling (SEM) and incorporates a thorough list of crucial success ... -
Major Factors Affecting Construction Waste Management in Infrastructure Projects Using Structural Equation Model
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)The construction industry has grown significantly to fulfill the expanding need for accommodation, facilities, welfare, and services resulting from the rapid increase in the global population. Infrastructure projects in ... -
Assessment of Construction Project Contractor Selection Success Factors considering Their Interconnections
( Korean Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)Clients frequently utilize tendering to select contractors in the building business. The goal of this research is to identify, assess, and rank the critical elements in evaluating contact bids for the best-value procurement ... -
An assessment of Qatari school students' perspective towards using sustainable modes of transport to school
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Being a car dependent country traditionally, private cars are widely used for various trip purposes in State of Qatar including school trips. This paper assesses the factors affecting sustainable mode choices, walking or ... -
CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT PROJECT SUPPORT SYSTEM UTILIZING DELPHI METHOD
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2022 , Article)Change orders are a major challenge in the construction industry due to the associated time and cost impacts. Thus, managing change effectively assists in alleviating cost overruns and delays. Avoiding change orders and ... -
The Effect of Change-Order Management Factors on Construction Project Success: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)Managing change order is a critical area of concern in the construction industry, owing to the resulting disputes, claims, productivity losses, delays, and cost repercussions. There have been various studies proposing both ... -
Development of a Campus Facility Management Operational Framework Using a Modified Delphi Method
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2023 , Article)An effective facility management process is crucial to overall firm performance and is becoming a core competency for organizations seeking to gain a competitive advantage. The recent literature on facility management ... -
3D-Printed Clay Enhanced with Graphene Nanoplatelets for Sustainable and Green Construction
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This paper presents a study on the effects of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the mechanical behavior of 3D-printed burnt clay, the most sustainable and green construction material, under constant printing parameters. ...
