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An Application of Neural Networks in Predictive Construction Equipment Maintenance

Yamout, Omar (9/13/2022)

Construction project equipment are subject to several types of breakdowns throughout the project duration. As a result, contractors and equipment operators are keen to establish and adopt effective equipment maintenance ...
A BEHAVIORAL-BASED BUILDING DESIGN FRAMEWORK FOR OPTIMAL COMFORT AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Hajj Hassan, Mohamad (5/18/2022)

Over the past years, several tools and methods have been developed to address performance-related designs and provide designers with integrative platforms to estimate building energy consumption and mitigate its impact. ...
DERIVATIVE-FREE OPTIMIZATION-BASED APPROACH FOR AUTOMATIC GENERATION AND SEMANTIC ENRICHMENT OF AS-BUILT BIM

Mokadam, Kotaiba (9/12/2022)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has benefited many value-added applications, including facility management, building retrofitting and renovation, among many others. However, the inevitable design changes, inadvertent ...
Developing a Construction and Demolition Waste Management Master Plan Framework with Application to the Lebanese Context.

Abou Jaoude, Antoinette (5/9/2023)

Construction and demolition wastes (CDW) exceed a third of total waste generated in many countries worldwide. Developed countries have worked on setting master plans for the management of solid wastes while targeting CDW ...
A DHM-ABM Framework for Construction Task Assignment Based on Workers' Physiological Capabilities

Shehab, Lynn (9/23/2020)

The construction industry has been constantly facing evolving and growing challenges and suffering from time delays and cost overruns. One key component of construction projects consists of labor productivity and its ...
Difficulties Associated with the Administration of Substantial/ Practical Completion of Construction Works

AlKibbi, Aya Walid (9/14/2021)

Substantial Completion, one of the major milestones along a construction project’s timeline, can cause a lot of disputes and conflicting stances between the parties of a construction contract. The process of certifying ...
A Digital Framework for Integrating Construction Safety Training within Location-Based Schedules and Matching Trained Workers with Activities' Safety Needs

Ezzeddine, Ali (9/23/2020)

The construction industry is unarguably one of the most dangerous industries contributing to a high percentage of work-related injuries and fatalities. The reasons behind such a dangerous working environment include but ...
The General Contractor - Subcontractor Relationship: towards Building a Balanced Approach

Koteish, Amena (2/10/2023)

Subcontracting is a common practice in the construction industry. It offers several benefits to the project itself as well as the project parties. Despite its advantages, the subcontracting practices have also negatively ...
THE IMPACT OF A SEVERE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRISIS ON CONSTRUCTION THE CASE OF LEBANON

Abboud, Pamela (5/4/2023)

The Lebanese crises, including economic and political instability, have had a significant impact on construction projects and contracting companies in the country. The purpose of this thesis study is to document and evaluate ...
Impacts of COVID-19 on Construction Supply Chain

Yunis, Rawad (2/10/2023)

COVID-19 pandemic is deemed to be the largest global health crisis since decades. Aside from the unprecedented number of deaths, the pandemic has led to significant economic slowdowns, severe business disruptions and serious ...
An Integrated Framework for Quantifying and Alleviating the Impact of Workspace Congestion on Learning-Based Construction Schedules

Rahal, Mohammad (5/18/2022)

One of the most fundamental contemporary issues in the construction industry is the improvement of labor productivity. Among the factors affecting labor productivity is the learning curve which proved to be a major contributor ...
STANDARDS AND PITFALLS IN ADMINISTRATING PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Noureddine Al Moussawi, Houssam (5/4/2023)

Performance guarantees are used to protect project owners against the contractor’s weak performance. Various international forms of general conditions, such as FIDIC and others, necessitate the use of this financial ...
Trust Repair Strategies along the Claim/Dispute Timeline

Al Awar, Bahaa (2/10/2023)

Claims and disputes are inevitable in construction projects. Focusing on non-contractual mechanisms such as trust contributes to minimizing the occurrence of disputes. The existence of trust between project participants ...
Use of Serious Games for Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation Training of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

Al Fil, Abed Al Rahman (9/14/2022)

After an earthquake, an urgent visual inspection is required to assess structural damages. Previous research has relied on the use of advanced technologies such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Augmented Reality (AR) ...

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