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Al-Tameemi, K S and Samir, H H (2022) The impact of investment projects on the traditional architectural identity of Basra city. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 661-9.
Ali, A S and Au-Yong, C P (2022) Risk factors in the refurbishment design process: the case of Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 622-35.
Amoah, C and Bikitsha, L (2022) Emerging contractor's management and planning skills to overcome business risk factors. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 670-89.
Axon, C J, Bright, S J, Dixon, T J, Janda, K B and Kolokotroni, M (2012) Building communities: reducing energy use in tenanted commercial property. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 461-72.
Bahammou, Y, Kouhila, M, Moussaoui, H, Lamsyehe, H, Tagnamas, Z, Lamharrar, A and Idlimam, A (2022) Evaluation of the influence of ambient air temperature and air velocity on mortar cement durability using a forced convection solar dryer. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 462-80.
Berker, T and Bharathi, K (2012) Energy and buildings research: challenges from the new production of knowledge. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 473-80.
Bourdic, L and Salat, S (2012) Building energy models and assessment systems at the district and city scales: a review. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 518-26.
Calderon, C and Keirstead, J (2012) Modelling frameworks for delivering low-carbon cities: advocating a normalized practice. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 504-17.
Ebekozien, A (2022) Construction companies’ compliance to personal protective equipment on junior staff in Nigeria: issues and solutions. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 481-98.
Galardo, L and Trottier, M (2022) How supervisor, co-worker, and spousal social support influences the experience of workload and work-family conflict: results from a survey of construction workers in Québec. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 331–42.
Gansmo, H J (2012) Municipal planning of a sustainable neighbourhood: action research and stakeholder dialogue. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 493-503.
Grenzfurtner, W, Rudberg, M, Mayrhofer, R, Loike, K and Gronalt, M (2022) Performance measurement and management practices of on-site activities in industrialized housebuilding. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 239–53.
Gupta, R and Gregg, M (2012) Appraisal of UK funding frameworks for energy research in housing. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 446-60.
Hamida, M B and Hassanain, M A (2022) Investigation of AEC/FM practices in adaptive reuse projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 636-60.
Imu, N J, Ezeamama, A and Matemilola, S (2022) Assessment of energy and emissions saving impact of solar PV modules: a case study of Bangladesh. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 608-21.
Khalef, R, Ali, G G, El-adaway, I H and Gad, G M (2022) Managing construction projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: a contractual perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 313–30.
Koch, A, Girard, S and McKoen, K (2012) Towards a neighbourhood scale for low- or zero-carbon building projects. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 527-37.
Kohler, N and Hassler, U (2012) Alternative scenarios for energy conservation in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 401-16.
Lehtovaara, J, Seppänen, O and Peltokorpi, A (2022) Improving construction management with decentralised production planning and control: exploring the production crew and manager perspectives through a multi-method approach. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 254–77.
Li, B and Yao, R (2012) Building energy efficiency for sustainable development in China: challenges and opportunities. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 417-31.
Mohamed Safith, A W and De Silva, L (2022) The techniques and challenges of GPS surveying for vertical alignments in high-rise buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 587-607.
Mousavi, S Y and Kariminia, S (2022) Analysis of human behavior in case of fire inside a high-rise building: effect of risk perception and Individual's location. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 441-61.
Ofori-Boadu, A N, Bryant, D, Bock-Hyeng, C, Assefa, Z, Aryeetey, F, Munkaila, S and Fini, E (2022) Physiochemical characterization of agricultural waste biochars for partial cement replacement. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 569-86.
Olanrewaju, A, Tan, Y Y and Soh, S N (2022) Defect characterisations in the Malaysian affordable housing. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 539-68.
Royal, S, Lehoux, N and Blanchet, P (2022) New home warranty schemes: developing a theoretical comparative framework using qualitative content analysis. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 499-522.
Schweber, L and Leiringer, R (2012) Beyond the technical: a snapshot of energy and buildings research. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 481-92.
Sing, M C P, Fung, I W H, Edwards, D J and Liu, H (2022) Dynamic construction site layout planning: an application of branch and bond algorithm. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 523-38.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: branch and bond algorithm; dynamics site layout planning; material handling costs
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-06-2020-0053
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Purpose: This paper develops a platform that can be used to determine how to effectively and efficiently deal with a large number of temporary facilities under a constrained site condition(s). The ultimate goal is to reduce the material handling costs between transformation phases of construction works occurring during the project’s development period. Design/methodology/approach: Empirical and deductive research is first adopted to mathematical model dynamic site layout planning using the branch and bond algorithm (B&B). Second, a real-life construction project is examined to illustrate how dynamic site layout planning (using the aforementioned B&B algorithm and a computer software program called LINGO) can reduce the material handling costs. The application of the proposed methodology is then showcased against a case study that utilizes a comparative analysis between the “dynamic” and “statistic” site planning approaches. Findings: By dividing the construction period into different phases, the developed model is shown to be capable of optimizing the material handling costs between the phases of transformation during construction works. Optimal costs are also considered using the site boundary and unit cost for moving construction materials between two facilities. The comparative analysis results illustrate that the B&B algorithm reduces material handling costs by 33%. Practical implications: The proposed model offers an effective planning algorithm for the site layout and location of temporary facilities. More specifically, it can make a substantial improvement in reducing the travel time and material handling cost between the temporary facilities in the construction sites. Originality/value: The primary knowledge contribution of this study to the site layout is successfully deal with the unequal area problem of temporary site facilities and incorporates the concept of dynamics site planning into the algorithm.
Skea, J (2012) Research and evidence needs for decarbonisation in the built environment: a UK case study. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 432-45.
Summerfield, A J and Lowe, R (2012) Challenges and future directions for energy and buildings research. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 391-400.
Vahabi, A, Nasirzadeh, F and Mills, A (2022) Influence of briefing clarity on construction projects: a fuzzy hybrid simulation approach. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 278–95.
van der Meer, J, Hartmann, A, van der Horst, A and Dewulf, G (2022) Raising risk awareness in multi-criteria design decisions for integrated design and construction tenders. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 296–312.