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Integrating Satellites and Models for Air Quality and Health Analyses
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)A revolution in our ability to observe air pollution and its impacts on health has been rapidly happening largely unobserved to many since it is really occurring up in space. Satellites are constantly characterizing levels ... -
Engineering the Future
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)With an expanding global population, we must take care of our aging infrastructure to meet current needs, and at the same time, move it into the future with innovative technologies and capabilities that will enable us to ... -
Industrialized Construction: Megatrends shaping the future of construction
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)The construction sector faces an uncertain operating environment in 2023 – a trend in all global markets. Components of this uncertainty – a seemingly never-ending health crisis, the war in Europe, supply chain snarls, ... -
The continuous evolution of Lean Construction – what next?
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)The presentation first gives an overview on the evolution of Lean Construction hitherto and analyses the drivers for new achievements as well as difficulties encountered. Among the drivers, especially the Toyota Production ... -
Transit Oriented Development in Disruptive Times
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)This talk focuses on the future of transit oriented development (TOD), arguably one of the most sustainable forms of urbanization, in light of mobility disruptors, such as pandemics, automated and electro-mobility, shared ... -
Utilization of Waste Materials and Industrial By-Products in the Development of Sustainable Greener Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Other)There is exponential growth in the generation of waste materials & industrial by-products from manufacturing processes, service industries and municipal solid wastes. As a result, solid waste management has become one of ... -
Review on Decarbonizing the Building Sector in Oil and Gas Countries: The Case of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Climate change is a serious international issue, and nations must move to carbon reduction to mitigate this problem. Therefore, Qatar is building strategies, towards energy transitions and decarbonization. Whereas, energy ... -
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 ... -
Strategies for Improving Construction Safety Performance in Developing Context
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)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)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 ... -
Performance of an Infrastructure Project Following the Deployment of a Customized Lean Strategy
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)This paper highlights the benefits of adopting and implementing a tailored lean construction strategy with its dynamic action plans during the construction phase of one of Qatar's recently completed infrastructure projects. ... -
Pavement Automated Condition Assessment Model Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Convolutional Neural Network
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Assessing pavement condition is essential in any efforts to reduce future economic losses and improve the pavement performance. The resulting data are used as a record to evaluate pavement performance and assess their ... -
TBM Challenges on Musaimeer outfall tunnel
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Musaimeer outfall tunnel is the longest outfall tunnel in the Middle East. The tunnel was excavated by Earth Pressure Balance (EPB), Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and encountered three distinct rock masses namely Rus Formation, ... -
Implementing the Last Planner System in a Design Project
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Through the past few years, the last planner system (LPS) as one of the main important methods of lean implementation in the (AECO) industry proved to improve efficiency, performance, reliability, planning and coordination. ... -
Enhancement of Workers' Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare in Ashghal Projects
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)One of Ashghal's core values and top priority is the occupational health and safety of customers, employees and contractors. Ashghal prioritizes and is concerned about developing the welfare of workers on the site and in ... -
Digitalization and usage of QR-code System in Documents Management
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference)Multiple official documents from various departments have contributed to the rising number of printed pages in construction projects. The dominant explanation for this trend is that printed pages have a direct relationship ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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