Theme 1: Contemporary issues in Construction Engineering and Management
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Investigating the Potential for Standardization of Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) Shutter Molds Designs in Bridge Projects in the UAE
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)This paper addresses the potential for design standardization of bridge construction moulds as a means to minimize waste and cost. Specifically, the paper looks at the potential for standardizing the design of bridge Glass ... -
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 ... -
Blockchain Technology Adoption in the State of Qatar : Qualitative Risk Analysis
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Businesses may gain from implementing Blockchain-based technology in terms of profitability, productivity, and efficiency, which may cause them to re-evaluate their current business strategies. However, because the technology ... -
Why Construction Projects are delayed in PWA: Problems and Solutions
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Construction is, by its nature, complex and uncertain. Changes and variations are inherently part of many construction projects, which require serious efforts to overcome. Project delay is a construction problem resulting ... -
Investigating the Barriers Involved in the Sustainable Implementation of LC and BIM Approaches in Qatar's Construction Industry
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)The construction industry has never been as open to welcoming new ideas and strategies from other industries as it is now. Excessive waste in the three pillars of the construction industry, time, cost, and quality, led to ... -
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 ... -
Digital Transformation Readiness in Infrastructure Project
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Digital technologies have brought a new performance momentum in all industries and businesses wherever it has been fully adopted from manufacturing to healthcare and to climate change monitoring. In construction, the digital ... -
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 ... -
Leading Technologies Adoption in Construction Safety Management
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Existing research reveals that by adopting leading technologies in the construction industry, worker's safety could be maximized. Presently, the application of technologies to promote safety in the construction sector is ... -
Advancement in Construction Management
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Building construction and infrastructure development have been a component of major civilizations throughout their history. Great examples, of architecture include the Great Pyramid, the Great Wall of China, and many more ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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