University Publications: Recent submissions
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Investigating the Barriers Involved in the Sustainable Implementation of LC and BIM Approaches in Qatar's Construction Industry
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
Digital Transformation Readiness in Infrastructure Project
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
An Exploration into Delay-Influencing Factors on Healthcare Construction Projects: The Case of Saudi Arabia
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
The Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Roads and Infrastructure Construction Companies in Developing Countries
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 Paper)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 ... -
Mitigating Legal Risks in Construction Project Contracts: The Importance and the Applicability of Force Majeure Clauses
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
Why Construction Projects are delayed in PWA: Problems and Solutions
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
Marketing Strategies for Smart Buildings
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
An Integrated Workflow for Transforming Infrastructure Projects Data into the Metaverse
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
Use of Immersive Augmented Reality Technology in Public Works: Myth or Reality? - A Case Study on Implementation Challenges
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
GIS-Based Solutions for Monitoring and Controlling COVID-19 in ASHGHAL Construction Projects: Improving Construction Sector Resilience
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
Challenges and Perspectives on Resilient Collaboration for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Education in the GCC Context
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 Impact of COVID-19 on Contracts and Claims for Infrastructure Projects
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 Contractor's Extension of Time Claim (Eot)
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on Public Infrastructure and Building Projects in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 Paper)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 Paper)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 Paper)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 ... -
Strategies for Improving Construction Safety Performance in Developing Context
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Inexperience and lack of awareness of workplace appropriate actions are the common reasons behind accidents and injuries. Researchers and industry practitioners in developed countries identified more than 12 strategies ... -
Study on Business Value of Building Information Modelling - Applied in Developing Countries
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)This research investigates the business value of implementing building information modelling (BIM) in developing countries. The study of BIM in this research is conducted with a focus on its return on investment (ROI) in ...
