College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Human role in existing bridge digital twin frameworks, towards Industry 5.0
( CRC Press/Balkema , 2024 , Conference)Regardless of the current challenges and limitations of Digital Twins, there seems to be only one school of thought and a consensus toward their future adoption for design, construction, management, operation, and ... -
Advanced framework for degradation modeling of operating structures
( CRC Press/Balkema , 2024 , Conference)The safe operation of steel structures, such as bridges, is of paramount importance to mitigate potential issues. Consequently, the continuous and thorough monitoring of their operational conditions is imperative to uphold ... -
Construction contract administration performance assessment tool by using a fuzzy structural equation model
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)The contract administration process is inevitably complex, and improper performance of the associated tasks and procedures may lead to disputes between the contracting parties whilst further driving against the sustainability ... -
Assessment of change order impact factors on construction project performance using analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2020 , Article)Complexity is very high in construction project and constrained by money and time. Change orders are commonly required during the execution of construction projects. They may increase, omit or adjust tasks in the project. ... -
Assessing Interorganizational Relationships Among Key Supply Chain Partners (KSCPs) in Public Construction Projects
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) , 2023 , Article)Public construction projects require significant interactions with Key Supply Chain Partners (KSCPs) among contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, etc. This article addresses the problem of how collaborations with ... -
Analysis of Critical Project Success Factors—Sustainable Management of the Fast-Track Construction Industry
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Fast-track construction has recently become the prevailing construction approach globally. It enables owners and developers to make rapid returns on investment through shortened construction periods. This strategy has many ... -
Motivational Factors and Challenges of Cooperative Partnerships between Contractors in the Construction Industry
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2020 , Article)This work focuses on motivational factors and challenges of cooperative partnering between contractors in the construction industry. The purpose is to identify the main obstacles to forming such relationships and methods ... -
Assessment of human productivity drivers for construction labor through importance rating and risk mapping
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Labor constitutes a significant portion of the overall cost of a construction project, where labor productivity is often the main driver of the cost. Although studies on labor productivity factors exist, their frequency ... -
Critical success factors for sustainable construction project management
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)It is necessary to identify critical success factors (CSFs) that affect the construction process. This paper's aim is to define the CSFs considering views of all construction project stakeholders. The contribution of this ... -
Construction Project Safety Performance Management Using Analytic Network Process (ANP) as a Multicriteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Tool
( Hindawi , 2020 , Article)The paper addresses the context in which the construction industry is considered risky, as the intense labor and machine environment interacts with acceleration and overlapping activities. This situation results in accidents ... -
A structural equation model to assess the effects of strategic and project related potential risks on project delivery in Qatar
( Emerald Publishing , 2023 , Article)Purpose: The aim of this paper is to study the effect of strategic and project related potential risks on project delivery in Qatar. Two objectives have been defined. The first is to identify potential risk indicators ... -
Operational Framework for Managing Construction-Contract Administration Practitioners' Perspective through Modified Delphi Method
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2020 , Article)Effective construction contract administration (CCA) is a core competency for the management of construction projects. The consequences of poor contract administration can be catastrophic, and it may necessitate extensive ... -
Value Engineering Factors with an Impact on Design Management Performance of Construction Projects
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2022 , Article)Design management is one of the most important construction project stages. Identifying the factors that impact a project's performance is crucial for the overall success of construction projects. This research contributes ... -
Critical assessment of construction contract administration using fuzzy structural equation modeling
( Emerald Publishing , 2020 , Article)Purpose: This paper covers the development of a multidimensional contract administration performance model (CAPM) for construction projects. The proposed CAPM is intended to be used by the industry stakeholders to measure ... -
Employment of CHAID and CRT decision tree algorithms to develop bid/no-bid decision-making models for contractors
( Emerald Publishing , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Bid/no-bid decision is a significant and strategic decision, which must be finalized at an early stage of the bidding process. Such decision-making may have significant impact on the performance of the contractors. ... -
Construction projects delay mitigation using integrated balanced scorecard and quality function deployment
( Emerald Publishing , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Delays occur mostly in the construction process of many projects, which can have a consequent effect on the overall performance of the project in areas such as profitability, efficiency and safety. This study aims ... -
A Systematic Review of the Digital Transformation of the Building Construction Industry
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) , 2024 , Article)Construction sector spending makes a significant contribution to the global economy, with approximately $10 trillion being spent on building and construction activities annually. However, the construction industry has ... -
Assessing the Digital Transformation Readiness of the Construction Industry Utilizing the Delphi Method
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)The rapid advancement of digital technology has enabled digital transformation across various sectors, including construction. The construction industry has long been associated with conventional, labor-intensive practices ... -
Developing an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for Performance Evaluation of Pavement Construction Projects
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)This study employs an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to identify critical success factors (CSFs) crucial for the success of pavement construction projects. Challenges such as construction cost delays, budget ... -
Development of an Integrated Hybrid Risk Assessment System for Construction Disputes during the Preconstruction Phase Using the Delphi Method
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2024 , Article)This paper proposes a hybrid conceptual and performance assessment integrated dispute risk system that enables construction professionals to evaluate, track, and manage construction disputes. It establishes a correlation ...
