Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hasan Gokberk Bayhan, Sevilay Demirkesen, Chengyi Zhang, Algan Tezel
Summary: The Analytical Network Process (ANP) was used to test the Lean and BIM concepts and identify the success factors of the Lean/BIM framework using data from U.S. companies. The study revealed that Production Control, Standardization, and Information Accuracy are the most important factors in the synergy between Lean and BIM.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
A. J. Prieto, L. F. Alarcon
Summary: When using lean waste management in construction project delivery, computational methodologies based on AI tools such as fuzzy logic and multiple linear regression analysis can help prioritize activities, minimize uncertainty, and avoid wasteful actions. The application of these innovative technologies in the Chilean construction industry can lead to better time and cost predictability, as well as a client- and end-user-centered approach.
JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeen Guo, Pengcheng Xiang, Yuanli Lee
Summary: Construction engineering projects are prone to gray rhino risks, and this study proposes an innovative multi-criteria decision making method to assess and rank these risks, aiming to improve risk management effectiveness.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Minh Van Nguyen
Summary: This study proposes a comprehensive model to prioritize barriers to CSR performance of contractors considering their interrelationships, providing construction stakeholders with a framework for understanding the linkage between the barriers and CSR framework under the umbrella of stakeholder theory. Key barriers include lack of awareness, knowledge and information of CSR; low priority of CSR; lack of metrics to quantify CSR benefits; lack of guidelines and coherent strategies; and lack of CSR enforcement mechanism.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lin He, Dongliang Yuan, Lianwei Ren, Ming Huang, Wenyu Zhang, Jie Tan
Summary: In order to improve the standard systems of intelligent construction in coal mines, it is necessary to promote the high-quality development of the coal mining industry. The current intelligent construction of coal mines is inefficient. This paper proposes an intelligent coal mine construction evaluation model that integrates FDEMATEL and ANP to deal with the complexity and diversity of index factors. The results show a significant correlation between the indexes affecting the intelligent construction of coal mines, with basic platform intelligence and safety monitoring intelligence being the most important aspects.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
YeEun Jang, JeongWook Son, Sungjoo Hwang
Summary: This study focuses on precast concrete construction in the off-site construction method and reveals the characteristics of OSC project management. It also puts forward the requirements for developing an OSC project management system. These research findings provide a theoretical basis and guidance for future OSC project management techniques.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Song-Shun Lin, Annan Zhou, Shui-Long Shen
Summary: This study develops an intelligent multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model to select the optimal construction method for complex and fuzzy construction environments in underground infrastructure construction (UIC) in China. The model consists of three stages: decision hierarchy establishment and data collection, data processing, and MCDM modelling. It also introduces the coefficient of variation for spherical fuzzy set to evaluate the degree of consensus on judgments of experts towards evaluated objects, and outlines a decision hierarchy for the optimal construction method for UIC. The developed model provides an alternative approach to address complex decision-making issues in the UIC field.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Emel Sadikoglu, Jonathan Jaeger, Sevilay Demirkesen, Carolin Baier, Svenja Oprach, Shervin Haghsheno
Summary: Lean has been widely adopted in construction over the past decade to enhance project performance through maximizing value and minimizing waste. However, a change in culture is necessary for lasting change, rather than relying solely on tools and techniques. Lean Leadership plays a crucial role in ensuring this cultural change by integrating Lean principles with leadership behavior. This study investigates the impact of effective leadership on construction project success, developing novel components for Lean Leadership in the construction industry and confirming a direct and positive association between Lean Leadership and project success through data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hongxiang Xu, Jiahua Cui, Yijun Cao, Lin Ma, Guixia Fan, Gen Huang, Kejia Ning, Jingzheng Wang, Yuntao Kang, Xin Sun, Jiushuai Deng, Shan Li
Summary: The evaluation of flotation reagents plays a crucial role in the selection and eco-friendly application of reagents. Various methods, such as data literature method, system analysis method, mathematical model method, qualitative and quantitative analysis method, were used to establish the green evaluation system, flotation effect evaluation system, and comprehensive evaluation system of flotation collectors. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) methods were applied to determine the weight of indicators and calculate the index system score. The established evaluation system was successfully applied in an example, demonstrating its comprehensive evaluation capabilities and practicality for collector evaluation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hui Wang, Jing Zhou, Zhiyuan Dun, Jianhua Cheng, Hujun Li, Zhilin Dun
Summary: This paper discusses the concept of resilience in high-speed railway foundation construction systems in goaf sites, and constructs an evaluation index system with 25 indicators. A resilience evaluation model is constructed using ANP, entropy weight method, and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method, with verification results showing it to be a high resilience system.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ornella Tanga, Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke, Samuel Adekunle
Summary: The construction industry provides employment opportunities for people from all backgrounds. Effective data management is crucial for the success and development of the construction industry. However, the implementation of digitalization poses challenges to data safety. This study evaluated the impact of data management risks on construction project performance by surveying professionals in the South African construction industry. The findings identified the top three effects of data risks as construction project data loss, confidential information loss, and harm to company image and reputation.
Article
Oceanography
Xinqiang Chen, Shuhao Liu, Ryan Wen Liu, Huafeng Wu, Bing Han, Jiansen Zhao
Summary: This study quantifies the impact of an oil spill event in the Arctic region and establishes the corresponding risk level using an ensemble framework supported by the analytic network process (ANP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model. Experimental results suggest that the proposed framework accurately assesses the impact of an oil spill event and provides an effective decision-making tool to help Arctic related communities conduct various activities.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haichao Song, Xiang Dai
Summary: The lack of comprehensive applicability evaluation criteria has hindered the widespread use of garlic planters. To address this gap, a three-level index system and a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method were proposed in this study. The evaluation results showed that although the first-generation garlic planter’s score was within the good range, improvements are needed in terms of operational safety, plant spacing and planting depth adjustments, ease of operation, and capital cost reduction.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Karim EL Mounla, Djaoued Beladjine, Karim Beddiar, Belahcene Mazari
Summary: In the past decade, the construction industry has faced various issues in planning processes, team management, and decision-making during the design phase. Lean construction and Building Information Modeling (BIM) offer solutions to improve project management by leveraging BIM data through Lean principles. However, current literature mainly focuses on optimizing the design phase to anticipate deviations before construction begins. This study provides an updated review of the interaction between BIM and Lean in the design phase, analyzing different Lean methods and tools that can be used in conjunction with BIM. The study also offers recommendations for future research and professional practices.
Article
Business
M. Durai Aravindh, N. S. Sriram, G. Nakkeeran, M. Jayakeerti, C. Velan, L. Krishnaraj
Summary: Alliance contracting is introduced in pre-construction to improve joint ventures, while Lean reduces waste in preconstruction and construction processes. The combination of Alliance and Lean practices in construction projects enhances quality, transparency, and productivity, leading to their adoption by researchers and organizations. However, the integration of Lean and Alliance has not been thoroughly studied. This investigation focuses on the Indian construction industry and employs factor analysis, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), and the weighted average method to explore the synergistic effect. The study identifies stakeholder commitment and work transparency as barriers and benefits of Alliance Lean integration. The hypothesis of the study supports the effectiveness of integrating Alliance with Lean methodology, proposing its application to improve construction project delivery.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wenjun Peng, Xiaoming Wang, Xiaokang Li, Chenchen He
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Xiaoming Wang, Nanjun He, Xiaokang Li
Summary: This paper proposes a new method for establishing CC-AEEPs from the perspective of cooperation among human, society, and engineering, based on the theories of engineering sociology and CC. The SNA method is applied to AEEP construction research for the first time, and the SNA method for CC-AEEPs is proposed. The optimal management factors of CC-AEEPs and the expansion path of CC-AEEP social networks are proposed based on the whole-process tracking of AEEPs in Wuhan.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
