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Abotaleb, I S and El-adaway, I H (2018) First Attempt Toward a Holistic Understanding of the Interdependent Rippled Impacts Associated with Out-of-Sequence Work in Construction Projects: System Dynamics Modeling Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Al-Bayati, A J and Al-Zubaidi, H A (2018) Inventory of Nanomaterials in Construction Products for Safety and Health. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001547
  • Abstract:
    Construction workers face the possibility of exposure to nanomaterials, which are particles smaller than asbestos. Nanomaterials exposure is expected to increase in coming years because of the advantages and desirable characteristics of nanoconstruction products. The lack of knowledge and preparedness in the construction industry for this technology is apparent. There are few research studies in the United States that have evaluated the potential safety and health risks of construction nanomaterials on the construction workforce. The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) has built a database containing more than 400 construction products in the United States that may contain nanomaterials. This paper investigates the nature of the nanoparticles in these construction products. Additionally, a sample of the possible safety and health hazards affecting construction workers is provided. The findings confirm the industry’s lack of preparedness regarding the potential risks of construction nanomaterials, which may create or exacerbate unsafe conditions. Finally, the paper points out the necessity of communicating the potential hazards of nanoparticles to the construction workforce in contact with these products.

Chen, R, Tan, Y, Zhang, B, Shen, W, Liu, G and Wang, Z (2018) Installation of Integral Prefabricated Bridge Abutment and Pier with Flexible Water Stop Curtain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Cheng, M, Huang, K and Hutomo, M (2018) Multiobjective Dynamic-Guiding PSO for Optimizing Work Shift Schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Chennarapu, H, Garala, T K, Chennareddy, R, Balunaini, U and Venkata Narasimha Reddy, G (2018) Compaction Quality Control of Earth Fills Using Dynamic Cone Penetrometer. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Gerami Seresht, N and Fayek, A R (2018) Dynamic Modeling of Multifactor Construction Productivity for Equipment-Intensive Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Ghoddousi, P, Nasirzadeh, F and Hashemi, H (2018) Evaluating Highway Construction Projects’ Sustainability Using a Multicriteria Group Decision-Making Model Based on Bootstrap Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Hosseini, M R, Martek, I, Papadonikolaki, E, Sheikhkhoshkar, M, Banihashemi, S and Arashpour, M (2018) Viability of the BIM Manager Enduring as a Distinct Role: Association Rule Mining of Job Advertisements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Hu, C and Liu, D (2018) Improved Critical Path Method with Trapezoidal Fuzzy Activity Durations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Lee, W and Migliaccio, G C (2018) Temporal Effect of Construction Workforce Physical Strain on Diminishing Marginal Productivity at the Task Level. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Meng, J, Yan, J and Xue, B (2018) Exploring Relationships between National Culture and Infrastructure Sustainability Using QCA. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Ong, H Y, Wang, C and Zainon, N (2018) Developing a Quality-Embedded EVM Tool to Facilitate the Iron Triangle in Architectural, Construction, and Engineering Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Oti, A H, Tah, J H M and Abanda, F H (2018) Integration of Lessons Learned Knowledge in Building Information Modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Pereira, E, Hermann, U, Han, S and AbouRizk, S (2018) Case-Based Reasoning Approach for Assessing Safety Performance Using Safety-Related Measures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Raoufi, M and Fayek, A R (2018) Framework for Identification of Factors Affecting Construction Crew Motivation and Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).

Tang, Y, Wang, G, Li, H and Cao, D (2018) Dynamics of Collaborative Networks between Contractors and Subcontractors in the Construction Industry: Evidence from National Quality Award Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(09).