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Bowen, P, Govender, R, Edwards, P and Cattell, K (2015) Tested or Not?—A Categorical Examination of HIV/AIDS Testing among Workers in the South African Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(12).

Gkountis, I and Zayed, T (2015) Subway Infrastructure Condition Assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(12).

Grau, D and Back, W E (2015) Predictability Index: Novel Metric to Assess Cost and Schedule Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(12).

Li, Y, Lu, Y, Li, D and Ma, L (2015) Metanetwork Analysis for Project Task Assignment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(12).

Martabid, J E and Mourgues, C (2015) Criteria Used for Selecting Envelope Wall Systems in Chilean Residential Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(12).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Building envelope; Design decisions; Envelope wall system; Selection criteria; Project planning and design;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001025
  • Abstract:
    Building envelope selection greatly influences the building’s performance. Specifically, the envelope wall system (EWS) definition is a critical part of this selection, especially for residential projects. This selection is a complex decision, as it depends on multiple considerations (e.g., cost, structural behavior, energy efficiency) and involves multiple stakeholders (e.g., developers, constructors, users). Simplified approaches considering only a few criteria are often used in the decision-making process, potentially leading to suboptimal solutions. The literature points out some relevant criteria; however, there is a need to present an integrated approach to the EWS selection problem. As an initial step, this research presents a case study that identifies and formalizes the criteria for selecting EWSs in Chile, and assesses the preference of Chilean decision-makers for these criteria via interviews and surveys. Results include thermal, acoustic, and structural behaviors, cost, complexity of construction, safety and environmental impact, durability, and appearance. The most important criterion is the structural behavior, while the least important one is the complexity. This case study will expedite a better and comprehensive assessment of EWSs and will support a structured and traceable decision-making methodology.

Said, H (2015) Prefabrication Best Practices and Improvement Opportunities for Electrical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(12).

Tran, D Q and Molenaar, K R (2015) Risk-Based Project Delivery Selection Model for Highway Design and Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(12).