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Almeida, L, Tam, V W, Le, K N and She, Y (2020) Effects of occupant behaviour on energy performance in buildings: a green and non-green building comparison. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1939–62.

Hu, W, Dong, J, Hwang, B, Ren, R and Chen, Z (2020) Network planning of urban underground logistics system with hub-and-spoke layout: two phase cluster-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 2079–105.

Jeelani, I, Han, K and Albert, A (2020) Development of virtual reality and stereo-panoramic environments for construction safety training. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1853–76.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction safety; Safety training; Hazard recognition; Personalized training; VR;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2019-0391
  • Abstract:
    Workers and construction professionals are generally not proficient in recognizing and managing safety hazards. Although valuable, traditional training experiences have not sufficiently addressed the issue of poor hazard recognition and management in construction. Since hazard recognition and management are cognitive skills that depend on attention, visual examination and decision-making, performance assessment and feedback in an environment that is realistic and representative of actual working conditions are important. The purpose of this paper is to propose a personalized safety training protocol that is delivered using robust, realistic and immersive environments.Design/methodology/approach Two types of virtual environments were developed: (1) Stereo-panoramic environments using real construction scenes that were used to evaluate the performance of trainees accurately and (2) A virtual construction site, which was used to deliver various elements of instructional training. A training protocol was then designed that was aimed at improving the hazard recognition and management performance of trainees. It was delivered using the developed virtual environments. The effectiveness of the training protocol was experimentally tested with 53 participants using a before–after study.Findings The results present a 39% improvement in hazard recognition and a 44% improvement in hazard management performance.Originality/value This study combines the benefits of using a virtual environment for providing instructional training along with realistic environments (stereo-panoramic scenes) for performance assessment and feedback. The training protocol includes several new and innovative training elements that are designed to improve the hazard recognition and hazard management abilities of the trainees. Moreover, the effectiveness of training in improving hazard recognition and hazard management is measured using specific outcome variables.

Ji, Y, Qi, K, Qi, Y, Li, Y, Li, H X, Lei, Z and Liu, Y (2020) BIM-based life-cycle environmental assessment of prefabricated buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1703–25.

Li, H X, Ma, Z, Liu, H, Wang, J, Al-Hussein, M and Mills, A (2020) Exploring and verifying BIM-based energy simulation for building operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1679–702.

Li, Q, Sun, Q, Tao, S and Gao, X (2019) Multi-skill project scheduling with skill evolution and cooperation effectiveness. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 2023–45.

Li, X, Li, J, Zhang, X, Gao, J and Zhang, C (2020) Simplified analysis of cable-stayed bridges with longitudinal viscous dampers. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1993–2022.

Lu, H, Qi, J, Li, J, Xie, Y, Xu, G and Wang, H (2020) Multi-agent based safety computational experiment system for shield tunneling projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1963–91.

Meng, Q, Zhang, Y, Li, Z, Shi, W, Wang, J, Sun, Y, Xu, L and Wang, X (2020) A review of integrated applications of BIM and related technologies in whole building life cycle. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1647–77.

Stride, M, Hon, C K, Liu, R and Xia, B (2020) The use of building information modelling by quantity surveyors in facilities management roles. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1795–812.

Tang, L, Griffith, L, Stevens, M and Hardie, M (2020) Social media analytics in the construction industry comparison study between China and the United States. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1877–89.

Wu, H, Shen, G, Lin, X, Li, M, Zhang, B and Li, C Z (2020) Screening patents of ICT in construction using deep learning and NLP techniques. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1891–912.

Xie, X, Lu, Q, Rodenas-Herraiz, D, Parlikad, A K and Schooling, J M (2020) Visualised inspection system for monitoring environmental anomalies during daily operation and maintenance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1835–52.

Xu, M, Mei, Z, Luo, S and Tan, Y (2020) Optimization algorithms for construction site layout planning: a systematic literature review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1913–38.

Xu, W and Wang, T (2020) Dynamic safety prewarning mechanism of human–machine–environment using computer vision. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1813–33.

Xu, Z, Wang, X, Xiao, Y and Yuan, J (2020) Modeling and performance evaluation of PPP projects utilizing IFC extension and enhanced matter-element method. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1763–94.

Yuan, J, Li, X, Ke, Y, Xu, W and Xu, Z (2020) Developing a building information modeling–based performance management system for public–private partnerships. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 1727–62.

Zhang, J, Ouyang, Y, Li, H, Ballesteros-Pérez, P and Skitmore, M (2020) Simulation analysis of incentives on employees' acceptance of foreign joint venture management practices: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(08), 2047–78.