This study reflects the construction workforce shortages and the possible solution to fulfill the labor gaps. The problem addressed in this study was the lack of women recruited for employment in midwestern U.S. construction companies. This problem affects the managers within th…
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Retaining walls are earth retention structures that are essential in the majority of the construction projects for the overall project's engineering performance, as well as its budget and schedule. These elements constitute a key role in urban development, industrial facilities …
Construction practice is a key factor in building high quality pavement. Unfortunately failure and distresses frequently develop shortly after construction. These distresses may be due to the contractors failing to follow the guidelines and specifications. Monitoring pavement co…
This research has studied the maturity of PM in the construction industry of developing countries; in the course, the research has also identified two major gaps in the existing maturity models and, proposed a PM maturity model to address the gaps and adapt it to the developing …
This thesis considers the accomplishments of the construction industry and trends within the industry in Saudi Arabia over a period of 25 years, from 1390AH to 1415AH (1970–1995). In addition, this thesis assesses the contribution made by all parties associated with construction…
Materials management plays a significant role in the success and profitability of industrial projects. Studies have indicated that materials constitute about 60% of total project cost, and control 80% of the project schedule. Hence, effective management of materials represents a…
Construction is a project-based industry and construction supply chains generally work with a unique product in every project. Commonly, project organizations are reconfigured for each project. This means that construction supply chains are characterised by various practices and…
Sustainability is one of the most critical challenges the world is currently facing. In the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, limited energy, water and finance resources, plus growing concerns over pollution, call for immediate sustainability actions. From an environmental and social…
This research critically analyses and compares how the United Arab Emirates (UAE)1 Law and English and Welsh (EW) Law regulates obligations in a contract, for a thing that is to come into existence in the future, namely a construction contract. Uncertainty/speculation as to how …
Airports projects, amongst other construction projects, are considered very complex as they face a number of challenges that inevitably cause them to become exposed to risks. In Saudi Arabia, the sector of aviation is considered an important sector owing to the fact that, on an …
This study undertook a critical examination of developing countries’ experiences of infrastructure-related construction dispute resolution using Ghana as a case study. It investigated the dispute resolution processes and procedures which parties to infrastructure construction di…
Over time, due to the increase in the numbers of foreign workers, both the Saudi population and the rate of unemployment among Saudi workers increased sharply so the Saudi government embarked on a process of replacing the foreign workers with Saudi workers. The government was co…
The construction industry has been identified with fragmentation, adversarial relationships, opportunism, and high rates of disputes. Therefore, there has been a call for the improvement of inter-firm relations in the sector through more appropriate governance strategies. This s…
The European Union (EU), in 1992, issued the Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites (TMCS) Directive, which requires EU members to introduce specific law to improve health and safety (H&S) performance outcomes by placing specific duties on key stakeholders. This Directive led to…
The survival and sustainable development of construction contractors depends on their own capacity as well as their ability to cope with the ever changing environment. Hong Kong was once a large construction market by the world standards; but in the period 1998 to 2007 has suffe…
This research is concerned with improving the planning process in large construction projects where the management and planning of the preconstruction planning process itself is a significant and complex task. Preconstruction planning in the construction sector has become a comp…
The construction industry represents a significant part of the Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) in the UK. It employs around 1.4 million people and has averaged around 7.5% of GDP over recent years. Although the industry is of major importance to the UK economy, it still under achi…
The construction industry is regarded not only as a backbone of the nation's economy but also as an integral indicator of its efficiency and effectiveness. However, as a result of the risks and complexities that are naturally inherent with construction projects as well as the di…
Construction phase related risks have become prevalent in Nigeria. It is necessary to create awareness of the extent to which these risks can adversely affect the development of projects. This report identifies, by questionnaire and personal interviews with commercial property d…