Investigating the Feasibility of Using Concrete Containing Waste Paper Sludge Ash and Pozzolanic Materials to Repair Bridge Stub Columns by F. Delaram, Y. Mohammadi, M. R. Adlparvar

“…Studies in recent years show that some waste from paper industries can be used in the construction industry. In the present study, several concrete stub columns were built as bridge columns and retrofitted with concrete jackets containing waste paper sludge ash, silica nanoparticles, aluminium oxide nanoparticles, and acrylic resin. …”
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Causes of cost overruns on Zimbabwe’s construction infrastructure projects by Tirivavi Moyo, Benviolent Chigara

“…Inculcation of project management competencies, which include risk management, is recommended to resolve these challenges within the Zimbabwean construction industry. There is a need to innovate toward adequate planning for unstable economic climates and risk management. …”
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A scientometric analysis of quantity surveying research: trends and future direction by Taiwo Adegbembo, Douglas Aghimien

“…Past QS studies have focused on six major areas, which are (1) QS professional service and management, (2) QS and BIM in design and cost estimating, (3) QS competencies, (4) QS education and training, (5) QS in the construction industry, (6) QS and project planning. These identified areas create room for future studies to research less explored areas such as human resource management, higher education, information theory, QS and climate change adaptation, green/circular/bio-economy, digitalisation, and innovative construction. …”
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A cooperative governance framework for sustainable digital transformation in construction: The role of digital enablement and digital strategy by Ahmed Mohammed Shirwa, Abdiqani Muse Hassan, Abdiqani Qorane Hassan, Muslum Kilinc

“…The study aims to identify and validate critical drivers of sustainable digital transformation in the construction industry, explore their interrelationships, and propose a comprehensive governance framework. …”
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Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete Made with Used Foundry Sand as Fine Aggregate by G. Ganesh Prabhu, Jin Wook Bang, Byung Jae Lee, Jung Hwan Hyun, Yun Yong Kim

“…In recent years, the construction industry has been faced with a decline in the availability of natural sand due to the growth of the industry. …”
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Mine Waste-Based Next Generation Bricks: A Case Study of Iron Ore Tailings, Red Mudand GGBS Utilization in Bricks by M. Beulah, M. R. Sudhir, Mothi Krishna Mohan, G. Gayathri, Deekshith Jain

“…Utilization of mine wastes as a building material in the construction industry surmises to environmental and sustainable concepts in civil engineering.The potential environmental threat posed by mining wastes, as well as a growing societal awareness of the need to effectively treat mining wastes, has elevated the subject importance.The present research proposes a method of producing bricks that is both cost effective and environmentally benign. …”
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Investigation of Parameters of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Prints with Compression Properties by Dereje Berihun Sitotaw, Dominik Marcel Muenks, Yordan Kostadinov Kyosev, Abera Kechi Kabish

“…Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been attracting a great deal of attention in recent years in many application fields, for example, in the aerospace, construction, industry, art, education, protection, security, and medical fields. …”
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Stabilizing rammed earth using xanthan gum or animal glue as bio-binder by Ahmed Abdelaal, Jiaming Ma, Mohamed Gomaa, Filippo Giustozzi, Yi Min Xie

“…Rammed earth (RE) construction has gained increasing interest in recent years owing to sustainability demands in the construction industry and the advancement of digital fabrication techniques. …”
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Specific Features of Heatand Mass Transfer Processes in Road Dressings by B. M. Khroustalev, Tingguo Liu, V. D. Akeliev, Yu. H. Aliakseyeu, Jicun Shi, V. V. Zankovich

“…The paper presents a fragment of on-going investigations directed on creation of optimum data environment that ensures an access to world scientific journals and other publications which are necessary for qualitative implementation of works on priority directions of R&D in the field of road-construction industry in the period of 2016–2020. A citation analysis has been applied while using data of Journal Citation Reports for selection of world scientific serial publiccations which are necessary for execution of investigations on heat and mass transfer in road dressings. …”
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Exploring Architectural Units Through Robotic 3D Concrete Printing of Space-Filling Geometries by Meryem N. Yabanigül, Derya Gulec Ozer

“…The integration of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) into architectural design and production offers a solution to challenges in the construction industry. This technology presents benefits such as mass customization, waste reduction, and support for complex designs. …”
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Digital-Twin-Based Evaluation of Nearly Zero-Energy Building for Existing Buildings Based on Scan-to-BIM by Liang Zhao, Hong Zhang, Qian Wang, Haining Wang

“…In recent years, the global energy environment has become increasingly severe, and the problems such as global warming, soaring carbon emissions, and excessive use of petrochemical energy have attracted increasing attention from all walks of life. The construction industry, which accounts for about 30% of the total energy consumption, needs to effectively manage and use renewable energy. …”
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Assessment of Construction Site Management Practices: A Case Study of a Construction Project in Hargeisa by Abdirisak Mohamed Abdillahi, Savaş Bayram, Zübeyde Özlem Parlak Biçer

“…The study’s findings indicate that implementing an improved site management procedure is critical for the long-term sustainability of the construction industry in Hargeisa. Such improvements are essential for enhancing project efficiency, reducing costs, and safeguarding the health and safety of workers and all individuals involved in the construction projects. …”
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Effects of Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Beads on the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Cement-Stabilized Compressed Earth Bricks by Géraldine Gouafo Kougoum, Ulrich Giresse Defo Tatchum, Bernard Morino Ganou Koungang, Dieunedort Ndapeu, René Tchinda

“…This study also demonstrates the potential use of this recycled material in the construction industry.…”
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Development of FRC Materials with Recycled Glass Fibers Recovered from Industrial GFRP-Acrylic Waste by Kishan Patel, Rishi Gupta, Mohit Garg, Boyu Wang, Urmil Dave

“…Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) and engineered cementitious composite materials have demonstrated promising requisite in construction industry owing to its superior mechanical and durability properties. …”
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Investigation of ANN Architecture for Predicting Load-Carrying Capacity of Castellated Steel Beams by Thuy-Anh Nguyen, Hai-Bang Ly, Van Quan Tran

“…Castellated steel beams (CSB) are an attractive option for the steel construction industry thanks to outstanding advantages, such as the ability to exceed large span, lightweight, and allowing flexible arrangement of the technical pipes through beams. …”
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A multidimensional analysis of strategies for improving New Zealand residential construction productivity by Mark Kirby, Funmilayo Ebun Rotimi, Nicola Naismith

“…Data were collected from 106 of 305 questionnaires distributed by construction industry bodies. Key findings emphasise three improvement strategies: (1) implementing a productivity certification and training scheme, (2) addressing the industry’s prioritisation of time and cost over quality, and (3) enhancing quality management practices. …”
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Shrinkage behaviour of self-compacting concrete with higher binder content: experimental results and predictive equation by Yuvaraj Bhirud, Om Vaidya, Satish More, Ayub Shaikh, Amol Pawar, Lalit Pawar, Pradeep Yeole

“…This research contributes to the optimized design and cost-effective application of high-strength SCC in the construction industry.…”
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Real-Time Safety Risk Assessment Based on a Real-Time Location System for Hydropower Construction Sites by Hanchen Jiang, Peng Lin, Qixiang Fan, Maoshan Qiang

“…The concern for workers’ safety in construction industry is reflected in many studies focusing on static safety risk identification and assessment. …”
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A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Applications by Layth Mohammed, M. N. M. Ansari, Grace Pua, Mohammad Jawaid, M. Saiful Islam

“…The applications of NFPCs in automobile and construction industry and other applications are demonstrated. …”
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Effect of Work-Related Stress on Employee's Performance among Construction Professionals in Julius Berger PLC, Abuja, Nigeria by Waziri Babamaaji Goodnews, Kabiru Jinjiri Ringim, Halima Shuaibu

“…Therefore recommended among other things that taking responsibility for work which one has adequate capacity to handle, establishing realistic budgets and time frames for project delivery, provision of spatially adequate, visually and thermally comfortable site offices, adoption of appropriate job design practices and education of professionals in stress management, Ensuring staffs participate in the decision making process involving organizational change will reduce the incidence of stress among professionals in the construction industry in Nigeria. …”
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