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Gerassis, S, Martín, J E, García, J T, Saavedra, A and Taboada, J (2017) Bayesian Decision Tool for the Analysis of Occupational Accidents in the Construction of Embankments. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Guo, B H W, Yiu, T W, González, V A and Goh, Y M (2017) Using a Pressure-State-Practice Model to Develop Safety Leading Indicators for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Hanna, A S, Mikhail, G and Iskandar, K A (2017) State of Prefab Practice in the Electrical Construction Industry: Qualitative Assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Kadry, M, Osman, H and Georgy, M (2017) Causes of Construction Delays in Countries with High Geopolitical Risks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Kim, H, Ahn, C R and Yang, K (2017) Identifying Safety Hazards Using Collective Bodily Responses of Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Love, P E D, Veli, S, Davis, P, Teo, P and Morrison, J (2017) {[}See the Difference{]} in a Precast Facility: Changing Mindsets with an Experiential Safety Program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Ng, A W Y and Chan, A H S (2017) Mental Models of Construction Workers for Safety-Sign Representation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Olaniran, O J, Love, P E D, Edwards, D J, Olatunji, O and Matthews, J (2017) Chaos Theory: Implications for Cost Overrun Research in Hydrocarbon Megaprojects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Chaos theory; Cost overruns; Hydrocarbon projects; Megaprojects; Cost and schedule;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001227
  • Abstract:
    Cost overruns are a recurrent problem in hydrocarbon (oil and gas) megaprojects. An understanding of why and how they occur is needed if they are to be mitigated; such knowledge can provide managers with the foundations to develop techniques to reduce and contain their negative impacts on a project’s performance. This paper examines the nature of cost overruns in hydrocarbon megaprojects using the theoretical lens of chaos theory. The underlying principles of chaos theory are reviewed and its research implications for examining cost overruns identified. By viewing megaprojects as chaotic or dynamic systems, the industry and research community may be better positioned to develop innovative solutions to mitigate cost overrun occurrence.

Park, J, Kim, K and Cho, Y K (2017) Framework of Automated Construction-Safety Monitoring Using Cloud-Enabled BIM and BLE Mobile Tracking Sensors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Park, Y, Gwak, H and Lee, D (2017) Dozer Workability Estimation Method for Economic Dozing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Wang, C, Mohd-Rahim, F A, Chan, Y Y and Abdul-Rahman, H (2017) Fuzzy Mapping on Psychological Disorders in Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).

Zhong, Y, Ling, F Y Y and Wu, P (2017) Using Multiple Attribute Value Technique for the Selection of Structural Frame Material to Achieve Sustainability and Constructability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(02).