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Bi, L, Ren, B, Zhong, D and Hu, L (2015) Real-Time Construction Schedule Analysis of Long-Distance Diversion Tunnels Based on Lithological Predictions Using a Markov Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Boz, M A and El-adaway, I H (2015) Creating a Holistic Systems Framework for Sustainability Assessment of Civil Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000911
- Abstract:
The available sustainability tools and rating systems need to better incorporate the broader socioeconomic settings associated with the built environment. This paper develops, and contributes to the current body of knowledge, two innovative system-based benchmarks for sustainability assessment. On one hand, the “work” benchmark defines the behavioral relationships between the construction products and actors to study technical, social and cultural, and economic sustainability. On the other hand, the “nature” benchmark defines the interactions between construction processes and the surrounding ecosystems to study environmental, individual, and economic sustainability. The authors developed and distributed an expert survey to validate these two benchmarks. Consequently, to test these two novel concepts, the authors analyzed three different civil infrastructure projects. To this end, the authors evaluated the actors, products, and dynamics within the construction processes and their interactions. The analysis provided insights related to degrees of communication between communities and the construction industry, and highlighted occurrences of a lack of communication. The relationship between the construction industry and its customers was also investigated, and it was clear that within a single construction project, all sustainability indicators can cross boundaries and overlap. Based on the results, the authors succeeded in: (1) defining a holistic sustainability systems–based approach to studying the built environment; (2) assessing the degree of communication between the construction industry and its community host systems; and (3) evaluating the relationship between the construction industry and its customers. For future work, the authors are developing a flow benchmark to predict the overall system change through overtime simulation of human-built environment resource dynamics.
Kaminsky, J and Javernick-Will, A (2015) Theorizing the Internal Social Sustainability of Sanitation Organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Kashani, H, Ashuri, B, Shahandashti, S M and Lu, J (2015) Investment Valuation Model for Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lee, S (2015) Determination of Priority Weights under Multiattribute Decision-Making Situations: AHP versus Fuzzy AHP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lei, Z, Han, S, Bouferguène, A, Taghaddos, H, Hermann, U and Al-Hussein, M (2015) Algorithm for Mobile Crane Walking Path Planning in Congested Industrial Plants. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Leung, M, Bowen, P, Liang, Q and Famakin, I (2015) Development of a Job-Stress Model for Construction Professionals in South Africa and Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Li, H, Xu, Z and Demeulemeester, E (2015) Scheduling Policies for the Stochastic Resource Leveling Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Liao, C (2015) Optimal Inspection Strategies for Labor Inspection in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lu, W, Zhang, L and Li, Z (2015) Influence of Negotiation Risk Attitude and Power on Behaviors and Outcomes When Negotiating Construction Claims. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Mostafa, M A and El-Gohary, N M (2015) Semantic System for Stakeholder-Conscious Infrastructure Project Planning and Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Russell, M M, Liu, M, Howell, G and Hsiang, S M (2015) Case Studies of the Allocation and Reduction of Time Buffer through Use of the Last Planner System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Sun, Y and Zhang, L (2015) Balancing Public and Private Stakeholder Interests in BOT Concessions: Minimum Revenue Guarantee and Royalty Scheme Applied to a Water Treatment Project in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).