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Ahmed, V, Aziz, Z, Tezel, A and Riaz, Z (2018) Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1436–53.

Baniassadi, F, Alvanchi, A and Mostafavi, A (2018) A simulation-based framework for concurrent safety and productivity improvement in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1501–15.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Productivity; Simulation; Construction planning; Construction safety;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2017-0266
  • Abstract:
    Safety and productivity are key concerns in the construction projects. While safety looks to the construction workers need to work in a safe environment, productivity affects the project’s profitability and is of a paramount importance from the project owner’s view. The different perspective to the safety and productivity from these two major players in construction projects poses a potential for the conflict between the two. This problem can be fundamentally addressed by methods concurrently improving project safety and productivity. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach To this aim, a discrete event simulation (DES) based framework applicable was proposed for complex and hazardous operations. The utility of the framework was tested using a case study of an eight-story residential building in the north-east part of Tehran, Iran. The excavation and stabilization operation was identified as the most hazardous and critical operation in this case. The framework could improve safety and productivity of this operation by 38 and 4 percent, respectively. Findings This framework is a complement to the conventional construction project safety and productivity planning methods. Its main application is in complex and hazardous construction operations. Originality/value For the first time, a comprehensive framework for concurrently improving safety and productivity of an entire project was proposed in this research. DES was used as the main modeling tool in the framework to provide an ex-ante evaluation foundation applicable to a wide range of construction projects.

Lindgren, J, Emmitt, S and Widén, K (2018) Construction projects as mechanisms for knowledge integration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1516–33.

Mok, K Y, Shen, G Q and Yang, R (2018) Stakeholder complexity in large scale green building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1454–74.

Rahman, A, Bridge, A J, Rowlinson, S, Hubbard, B and Xia, B (2018) Multinational contracting and the eclectic paradigm of internationalization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1418–35.

Wang, T, Ford, D N, Chong, H and Zhang, W (2018) Causes of delays in the construction phase of Chinese building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1534–51.

Yu, A T W, Javed, A A, Lam, T I, Shen, G Q and Sun, M (2018) Integrating value management into sustainable construction projects in Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1475–500.