Safowaa Osei-Tutu, J. Ayarkwa, Gabriel Nani, D. Osei-Asibey, Ivy Maame Adwoa Abu
Purpose This study aims to identify in literature the role of construction stakeholders in the implementation of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry (CI). This study also sought to identify the status quo and research trend, “hot themes”, areas requiring more research and future research direction of stakeholders’ role in CE implementation in the CI. Design/methodology/approach A literature search was conducted using the Scopus search engine, augmented by Google Scholar to produce 50 relevant articles for the identification of stakeholders’ roles using content analysis. The scientometric study was undertaken using VOSviewer on 42 articles obtained from Scopus search to identify the status quo, “hot themes”, knowledge gaps and future research direction of the role of stakeholders in CE implementation. Findings Through content analysis, the identified roles of government as a stakeholder are to develop efficient policy instruments, legislation support and financial investment in research and development activities that will promote the smooth implementation of CE. The role of academia/research is to engage in research aimed at investigating both the short-term behaviour and the durability of recycled materials and products. In addition, the roles of professionals in the consultant/design/procurement team are to design with life cycle assessment and reused materials, design for deconstruction and disassembly, etc. The role of the user/consumer is to ensure knowledge diffusion and awareness exchange that recognize the available opportunities for long-term material usage (including repair, reuse, refurbishment and recycling). The research status quo identified from the scientometric analysis include how stakeholders can come up with innovative ways in demolition that will ensure that more of the materials can be reused. Stakeholders should focus on enacting policies and laws that can promote the use of recycled materials in buildings, etc. Research that focuses on how to engage the various construction stakeholders to come up with specific public policy that will promote CE implementation, identifying the specific roles to be played by stakeholders during policy enactment as well as managing the environment, laws and legislations towards CE implementation. The role of stakeholders in the extension of the life span of projects, the use of strategies to minimize waste generation and standardization of building materials, components and connectors with the purpose of simplifying disassembly are the research gaps and areas for future research studies. Some of the research “hot themes” include “circular business models in the CI”, “environmental sustainability policy implementation”, “environmental, economic and social sustainability”, “policy, laws and legislations on waste management” and “environmental and industrial economics” towards CE implementation. Practical implications The findings from this study serve as a valuable refere
目的 本研究旨在从文献中确定建筑业利益相关者在建筑业（CI）实施循环经济（CE）中的作用。本研究还试图确定利益相关者在建筑业实施循环经济中的角色的现状和研究趋势、"热点话题"、需要更多研究的领域以及未来的研究方向。设计/方法/方法使用 Scopus 搜索引擎进行文献检索，并通过 Google Scholar 进行扩充，得出 50 篇相关文章，使用内容分析法确定利益相关者的角色。使用 VOSviewer 对从 Scopus 搜索到的 42 篇文章进行了科学计量学研究，以确定利益相关者在行政首长协调会实施过程中的作用的现状、"热点主题"、知识差距和未来研究方向。研究结果通过内容分析，确定了政府作为利益相关者的作用是制定有效的政策工具、立法支持和对研发活动的财政投资，这将促进行政首长协调会的顺利实施。学术界/研究机构的作用是开展研究，调查回收材料和产品的短期行为和耐久性。此外，顾问/设计/采购团队中专业人员的作用是在设计时考虑到生命周期评估和再利用材料，并进行解构和拆卸设计等。用户/消费者的作用是确保知识传播和意识交流，认识到材料长期使用的可用机会（包括维修、再利用、翻新和回收）。通过科学计量分析确定的研究现状包括利益相关者如何在拆除过程中提出创新方法，以确保更多的材料可以重新利用。利益相关者应注重制定政策和法律，促进在建筑物中使用回收材料等。研究的重点是如何让建筑业的各利益相关方参与进来，以制定具体的公共政策来促进 CE 的实施，确定利益相关方在政策制定过程中应扮演的具体角色，以及管理环境、法律和立法，以促进 CE 的实施。利益相关者在延长项目寿命方面的作用，使用尽量减少废物产生的策略，以及以简化拆卸为目的的建筑材料、组件和连接件标准化，这些都是研究缺口和未来研究领域。一些研究 "热点话题 "包括 "工商业中的循环商业模式"、"环境可持续发展政策的实施"、"环境、经济和社会可持续发展"、"有关废物管理的政策、法律和立法 "以及 "环境和工业经济学"。实践意义本研究的结果为建筑业利益相关者评估其作为利益相关者的具体角色提供了有价值的参考，并确定了利益相关者在社区倡议实施中的角色现状和研究趋势、"热点主题"、需要更多研究的领域以及未来的研究方向。
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Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Doyin Helen Agbaje, Andrew Ebekozien, D. Aghimien, Feyisetan Leo-Olagbaye, C. Aigbavboa
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the primary constraints that quantity surveying firms in Nigeria encounter while integrating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles into building designs. Design/methodology/approach The study used a quantitative approach by administering a well-structured questionnaire to 114 quantity surveyors. The collected data were analyzed using methods such as frequencies, percentages, mean item scores, Kruskal–Wallis test and exploratory factor analysis. Findings The top five ranked constraints were limited access to funding or financing options, limited availability of green materials, limited availability of insurance for sustainable buildings, limited availability of sustainable design resources and limited diversity and inclusivity within the design profession. Based on the factor analysis, the study identified six clusters of constraints: structural-related constraints, technical-related constraints, financial-related constraints, capacity-related constraints, legal-related constraints and culture-related constraints. Practical implications This study has several practical implications for quantity surveying firms, policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in building design and construction in Nigeria. The findings of this study can also inform future research on the integration of IEQ principles into building designs. Originality/value By identifying and structuring the clusters of constraints faced by quantity surveying firms in Nigeria when implementing IEQ principles, this study provides a novel approach to understanding the challenges associated with IEQ implementation in the building sector. This understanding can guide policymakers, industry stakeholders and quantity surveying firms in developing effective strategies to overcome these constraints and promote IEQ principles in building design and construction.
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Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Doyin Helen Agbaje, Andrew Ebekozien, D. Aghimien, Feyisetan Leo-Olagbaye, C. Aigbavboa
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the primary constraints that quantity surveying firms in Nigeria encounter while integrating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles into building designs. Design/methodology/approach The study used a quantitative approach by administering a well-structured questionnaire to 114 quantity surveyors. The collected data were analyzed using methods such as frequencies, percentages, mean item scores, Kruskal–Wallis test and exploratory factor analysis. Findings The top five ranked constraints were limited access to funding or financing options, limited availability of green materials, limited availability of insurance for sustainable buildings, limited availability of sustainable design resources and limited diversity and inclusivity within the design profession. Based on the factor analysis, the study identified six clusters of constraints: structural-related constraints, technical-related constraints, financial-related constraints, capacity-related constraints, legal-related constraints and culture-related constraints. Practical implications This study has several practical implications for quantity surveying firms, policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in building design and construction in Nigeria. The findings of this study can also inform future research on the integration of IEQ principles into building designs. Originality/value By identifying and structuring the clusters of constraints faced by quantity surveying firms in Nigeria when implementing IEQ principles, this study provides a novel approach to understanding the challenges associated with IEQ implementation in the building sector. This understanding can guide policymakers, industry stakeholders and quantity surveying firms in developing effective strategies to overcome these constraints and promote IEQ principles in building design and construction.
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Azzam Raslan, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Dave Towey, Walid Tizani, Georgios Kapogiannis
Purpose Currently, owners find it difficult to manage their assets throughout their project life cycle. The fact that asset information models (AIMs) are mandatory as deliverables for building information modeling-driven projects makes it a key requirement for the client to understand in detail those factors affecting asset operation. Hence, because the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the most significant market in the Middle East, this study aims to investigate those factors where blockchain and AIMs could impact the asset management (AM) life cycle. Design/methodology/approach Researchers used a hypothesis-based approach over a systematic literature review and a workshop (descriptive statistics) to understand the current challenges in AM. Later, a second workshop was run to understand the impact factor analysis affecting the operation of the asset life cycle by using asset information modeling and blockchain technology over a multiquantitative method. Findings Results found that factors affecting the operation of assets could be the improvement of trust and stakeholder’s influences; the availability of handover process products’ accurate data; manufacturers providing detailed product models; increasing the speed of preparing holistic and integrated AM systems; improving collaboration between stakeholders; and returning clients’ investments faster. Originality/value Understanding the factors affecting AM life cycle based on the utilization of AIMs and blockchain then allows investors and their team members to work in a secure and collaborative environment that helps them to pre-identify certain risks and improve decision-making in a more effective way, as is required by ISO55000.
目的目前，业主很难在项目的整个生命周期内对其资产进行管理。事实上，资产信息模型（AIM）是建筑信息建模驱动项目必须交付的成果，这就要求客户详细了解影响资产运营的因素。因此，由于沙特阿拉伯王国是中东地区最重要的市场，本研究旨在调查区块链和 AIMs 可能影响资产管理（AM）生命周期的因素。研究结果研究人员发现，影响资产运营的因素包括：提高信任度和利益相关者的影响力；提供移交过程产品的准确数据；制造商提供详细的产品模型；提高准备整体和综合 AM 系统的速度；改善利益相关者之间的合作；以及更快地返还客户投资。独创性/价值根据 AIM 和区块链的使用，了解影响 AM 生命周期的因素，从而使投资者及其团队成员能够在安全和协作的环境中工作，帮助他们预先识别某些风险，并按照 ISO55000 的要求，以更有效的方式改进决策。
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Azzam Raslan, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Dave Towey, Walid Tizani, Georgios Kapogiannis
Purpose Currently, owners find it difficult to manage their assets throughout their project life cycle. The fact that asset information models (AIMs) are mandatory as deliverables for building information modeling-driven projects makes it a key requirement for the client to understand in detail those factors affecting asset operation. Hence, because the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the most significant market in the Middle East, this study aims to investigate those factors where blockchain and AIMs could impact the asset management (AM) life cycle. Design/methodology/approach Researchers used a hypothesis-based approach over a systematic literature review and a workshop (descriptive statistics) to understand the current challenges in AM. Later, a second workshop was run to understand the impact factor analysis affecting the operation of the asset life cycle by using asset information modeling and blockchain technology over a multiquantitative method. Findings Results found that factors affecting the operation of assets could be the improvement of trust and stakeholder’s influences; the availability of handover process products’ accurate data; manufacturers providing detailed product models; increasing the speed of preparing holistic and integrated AM systems; improving collaboration between stakeholders; and returning clients’ investments faster. Originality/value Understanding the factors affecting AM life cycle based on the utilization of AIMs and blockchain then allows investors and their team members to work in a secure and collaborative environment that helps them to pre-identify certain risks and improve decision-making in a more effective way, as is required by ISO55000.
目的目前，业主很难在项目的整个生命周期内对其资产进行管理。事实上，资产信息模型（AIM）是建筑信息建模驱动项目必须交付的成果，这就要求客户详细了解影响资产运营的因素。因此，由于沙特阿拉伯王国是中东地区最重要的市场，本研究旨在调查区块链和 AIMs 可能影响资产管理（AM）生命周期的因素。研究结果研究人员发现，影响资产运营的因素包括：提高信任度和利益相关者的影响力；提供移交过程产品的准确数据；制造商提供详细的产品模型；提高准备整体和综合 AM 系统的速度；改善利益相关者之间的合作；以及更快地返还客户投资。独创性/价值根据 AIM 和区块链的使用，了解影响 AM 生命周期的因素，从而使投资者及其团队成员能够在安全和协作的环境中工作，帮助他们预先识别某些风险，并按照 ISO55000 的要求，以更有效的方式改进决策。
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Zaid Alwashah, Ghaleb J. Sweis, Husam Abu Hajar, Waleed Abu-Khader, R. Sweis
Purpose This study aims to examine the challenges facing the construction industry practitioners toward adopting digital construction technologies in the Jordanian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative methods were used by reviewing the related literature to include 16 challenges that face the Jordanian construction industry in adopting digital construction. A questionnaire was used to achieve the desired study objectives for 373 respondents from various institutions and companies. The questionnaire was analyzed with SPSS using statistical tests such as mean score, Kruskal–Wallis H test and factor analysis. Findings After collecting the quantitative data, the study showed that the most challenges facing construction industry practitioners toward adopting digital construction techniques are lack of qualified workers, high requirement for computing equipment’s, high initial cost of bringing these technologies to the market and construction firms low investment in research and development. These challenges faced by respondents were divided into three main factors, namely, construction’s nature, financial constraints and poor management support. Originality/value This study provides information and statistics on the challenges that face individuals or companies toward adopting digital construction techniques in Jordan. It proposes recommendations and proper practical implantation strategies to overcome the challenges.
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C. Dang, Warit Wipulanusat, Peem Nuaklong, B. Witchayangkoon
Purpose This study aims to explore the relationships between knowledge management (KM) enablers, employee innovativeness (EI) and market development performance (MDP) in architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) firms. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey is conducted to collect empirical data from A/E/C practitioners in Vietnam. First, factor analysis is used to identify KM enablers in A/E/C firms. Then, a framework which shows the links between KM enablers, EI and MDP is proposed. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to examine the proposed relationships. Findings This study identifies five constructs which can enable A/E/C firms to achieve effective KM implementation, including mutual trust and collaboration, organizational values and norms, information and communication systems, organizational policies and empowerment. Furthermore, the SEM results show that except for organizational policies, four remaining KM enablers significantly affect EI. It is also found that EI has a significant impact on MDP. Practical implications The findings could help A/E/C firms to know which KM enablers are critical to EI and provide a better understanding of the link between EI and MDP. Hence, they could make appropriate investments in KM practices to improve both EI and MDP. Originality/value The results of this study fill the gap in knowledge by empirically structuring the relationships between KM enablers, EI and MDP. Such results may provide A/E/C firms with useful information to enhance EI and MDP in today’s intensively competitive construction environments.
目的 本研究旨在探讨建筑、工程和施工（A/E/C）企业中知识管理（KM）促进因素、员工创新能力（EI）和市场开发绩效（MDP）之间的关系。首先，使用因素分析来确定 A/E/C企业中的知识管理促进因素。然后，提出了一个显示知识管理促进因素、企业创新和管理发展计划之间联系的框架。研究结果本研究确定了五种能使 A/E/C企业有效实施知识管理的因素，包括相互信任与合作、组织价值观与规范、信息与通信系统、组织政策和授权。此外，SEM 结果表明，除组织政策外，其余四个知识管理促进因素对 EI 有显著影响。研究结果可以帮助企业了解哪些知识管理促进因素对 EI 至关重要，并更好地理解 EI 与 MDP 之间的联系。原创性/价值本研究的结果填补了知识空白，通过实证分析构建了知识管理促进因素、企业领导力和管理发展计划之间的关系。在当今竞争激烈的建筑业环境中，这些结果可为建筑/工程/设计公司提供有用的信息，以提高 EI 和 MDP。
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Purpose Information management workflow in building information modelling (BIM)-based collaboration is based on using a common data environment (CDE). The basic premise of a CDE is exposing all relevant data as a single source of truth and facilitating continuous collaboration between stakeholders. A multitude of tools can be used as a CDE, however, it is not clear how the tools are used or if they fulfil the users’ needs. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate current practices of using CDEs for information management during the whole built asset’s life cycle, through a state-of-the-art literature review and an empirical study. Design/methodology/approach Literature data is collected according to the PRISMA 2020 guideline for reporting systematic reviews. This paper includes 46 documents in the review and conduct a bibliometric and thematic analysis to identify the main challenges of digital information management. To understand the current practice and the views of the stakeholders using CDEs in their work, this paper used an empirical approach including semi-structured interviews with 15 BIM experts. Findings The results indicate that one of the major challenges of CDE adoption is project complexity and using multiple CDEs simultaneously leading to data accountability, transparency and reliability issues. To tackle those challenges, the use of novel technologies in CDE development such as blockchain could be further investigated. Originality/value The research explores the major challenges in the practical implementation of CDEs for information management. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study on this topic combining a systematic literature review and fieldwork.
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K.A. Gunasekara, B.A.K.S. Perera, I. Kurukulasooriya
Purpose The construction industry is one of the most stressful industries. Thus, quantity surveyors (QSs) who work at sites frequently experience high levels of occupational stress. The gender of a QS also has a significant impact on his/her occupational stress. Hence, this study aims to investigate the management of occupational stress in QSs working at sites for contractors (hereinafter referred to as CQSs). Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed approach using semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire survey for female and male CQSs to identify, validate and rank the stressors and symptoms of occupational stress in CQSs and the strategies of managing that stress based on their significance levels. Manual content analysis and the mean weighted rating were used to analyse the data collected. Findings Heavy workload was the most significant occupational stressor of CQSs, whereas sleeping disorders were their primary symptom of occupational stress. Establishing a proper work programme was identified as the most effective stress management strategy for male and female CQSs. This study shows that many site QSs are stressed owing to their heavy workloads and work obligations and that their stress-related attributes significantly depend on their genders. Originality/value This study is significant because no previous studies have been conducted on managing occupational stress in CQSs in male and female CQSs. The study findings can be used to identify the stressors and symptoms of occupational stress in CQSs early and use appropriate management strategies to enhance the work satisfaction and productivity of CQSs suffering from occupational stress.
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Luís Jacques de Sousa, João Poças Martins, L. Sanhudo, João Santos Baptista
Purpose This study aims to review recent advances towards the implementation of ANN and NLP applications during the budgeting phase of the construction process. During this phase, construction companies must assess the scope of each task and map the client’s expectations to an internal database of tasks, resources and costs. Quantity surveyors carry out this assessment manually with little to no computer aid, within very austere time constraints, even though these results determine the company’s bid quality and are contractually binding. Design/methodology/approach This paper seeks to compile applications of machine learning (ML) and natural language processing in the architectural engineering and construction sector to find which methodologies can assist this assessment. The paper carries out a systematic literature review, following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, to survey the main scientific contributions within the topic of text classification (TC) for budgeting in construction. Findings This work concludes that it is necessary to develop data sets that represent the variety of tasks in construction, achieve higher accuracy algorithms, widen the scope of their application and reduce the need for expert validation of the results. Although full automation is not within reach in the short term, TC algorithms can provide helpful support tools. Originality/value Given the increasing interest in ML for construction and recent developments, the findings disclosed in this paper contribute to the body of knowledge, provide a more automated perspective on budgeting in construction and break ground for further implementation of text-based ML in budgeting for construction.
研究目的 本研究旨在回顾在建筑过程的预算编制阶段实施 ANN 和 NLP 应用的最新进展。在这一阶段，建筑公司必须评估每项任务的范围，并将客户的期望映射到任务、资源和成本的内部数据库中。尽管这些结果决定了公司的投标质量并具有合同约束力，但工料测量师仍要在非常有限的时间内，在几乎没有计算机辅助的情况下手动进行评估。本文按照系统综述和荟萃分析指南的首选报告项目进行了系统的文献综述，调查了建筑工程预算编制文本分类（TC）主题内的主要科学贡献。研究结果这项工作得出结论，有必要开发能代表建筑工程中各种任务的数据集，实现更高精度的算法，扩大其应用范围，并减少对专家验证结果的需求。虽然在短期内无法实现完全自动化，但 TC 算法可以提供有用的支持工具。原创性/价值鉴于人们对建筑工程中的 ML 越来越感兴趣以及最近的发展，本文披露的研究结果为知识体系做出了贡献，为建筑工程中的预算编制提供了一个更加自动化的视角，并为在建筑工程预算编制中进一步实施基于文本的 ML 开辟了道路。
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