AbstractThere is a long history of court judgments in the construction sector, providing a wealth of knowledge that can guide contract parties in preempting claims and disputes in construction projects.…

AbstractRobotic excavators commonly are used in industrial and construction tasks to improve efficiency and shorten construction periods, but they have high energy consumption and vibration and shock problems, the greatest…

AbstractAdvanced information technologies provide an opportunity to radically improve the business process of the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry. The concept of interoperability, characterized as the representation of…

AbstractOrganizations can acquire a competitive advantage by managing effectively for today while simultaneously promoting innovation for the future. A recent review of the annual reports of large Architecture, Engineering, Construction,…

AbstractConstruction projects often involve numerous decision-making activities during the design and operation phases. The decision-making process in the construction industry sometimes does not follow an organized manner, and often, decisions…

AbstractThis paper aims to propose a methodology for conducting third-party risk-based due diligence in an engineering and construction company. A case study presents the methodology for a multinational firm. Due…

AbstractIn response to bankruptcies and undesirable business performance of construction companies in Sub-Saharan African, this paper seeks to identify factors that mitigate financial distress. Findings presented will assist project stakeholders…

AbstractThe inverted pavement system is an alternate type of pavement system compared to rigid and flexible pavement systems. The base layer of inverted pavements is generally a cement-treated layer with…

AbstractThe ineffectiveness of dispute resolution remains a major concern to many users of construction arbitration. Despite several complaints regarding high costs, delays, and rejected awards, there is no evidence that…

AbstractBuilding information modeling (BIM) can potentially enhance project visibility, improve productivity, and promote shared understanding among various construction project stakeholders. The benefits of BIM implementation in a construction project may…