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Chiang, Y and Cheng, E W L (2009) Perception of Financial Institutions toward Financing PFI Projects in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 833–40.

Chou, C, Caldas, C H, O’Connor, J T, Sroka, A W and Goldman, G K (2009) Identification of Decision Drivers for the Strategy of Incorporating Utility Relocations into Highway Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 812–8.

Choudhry, R M, Fang, D and Lingard, H (2009) Measuring Safety Climate of a Construction Company. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 890–9.

De Marco, A, Briccarello, D and Rafele, C (2009) Cost and Schedule Monitoring of Industrial Building Projects: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 853–62.

Dhakal, S, Mrawira, D and Rankin, J (2009) Effect of Specifications Type on the Quality of Paving Contracts in New Brunswick. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 801–11.

El-adaway, I H and Kandil, A A (2009) Contractors’ Claims Insurance: A Risk Retention Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 819–25.

Golden, S K and Skibniewski, M J (2009) Immigration and Construction: The Makeup of the Workforce in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 874–80.

Hartmann, A, Ling, F Y Y and Tan, J S H (2009) Relative Importance of Subcontractor Selection Criteria: Evidence from Singapore. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 826–32.

Kiziltas, S and Akinci, B (2009) Contextual Information Requirements of Cost Estimators from Past Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 841–52.

Le, T, Caldas, C H, Gibson, G E and Thole, M (2009) Assessing Scope and Managing Risk in the Highway Project Development Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 900–10.

Lu, M and Lam, H (2009) Transform Schemes Applied on Non-Finish-to-Start Logical Relationships in Project Network Diagrams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 863–73.

Mitropoulos, P, Cupido, G and Namboodiri, M (2009) Cognitive Approach to Construction Safety: Task Demand-Capability Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 881–9.

Odeh, I, El-Rayes, K and Liu, L (2009) Field Experiments to Evaluate and Control Light Tower Glare in Nighttime Work Zones. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 911–9.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Nighttime construction; Highway and road construction; Light, artificial; Construction management;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000054
Abstract:
An increasing volume of highway repair and construction work is being performed during the off-peak nighttime hours to mitigate the impact of construction-related daytime traffic congestions and shorten the duration of construction operations. The utilization and placement of light towers to illuminate the work zone in this type of construction can cause harmful levels of glare for both drivers and construction workers. This paper presents the results of field experiments which were conducted to (1) study the levels of glare and lighting performance generated by light towers in and around nighttime work zones; (2) analyze the combined impact of the light tower set up parameters including its height as well as its aiming and rotation angles on glare and lighting performance; and (3) provide practical recommendations to reduce and control lighting glare in and around nighttime work zones. The results of these experiments confirm that the set up of light towers has a significant impact on glare and therefore it should be carefully designed and executed on nighttime highway construction projects to ensure the safety of the traveling public as well as construction workers.

Poveda, C A and Fayek, A R (2009) Predicting and Evaluating Construction Trades Foremen Performance: Fuzzy Logic Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(09), 920–9.