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12 सितंबर 2021 को रविवार है। धार्मिक मान्यताओं के अनुसार रविवार का दिन सूर्यदेव को समर्पित होता है। इस दिन विधि- विधान से सूर्यदेव की पूजा- अर्चना की जाती है। वैदिक ज्योतिष में हर दिन ग्रह-नक्षत्रों की चाल से राशिफल का आंकलन किया जाता है। जानिए पं. राघवेंद्र शर्मा से 12 सितंबर, 2021, रविवार के दिन किन राशि वालों को होगा लाभ और […]
Abstract Change orders are documents that describe a specific contract amendment to the original scope of work. Historical change orders are invaluable information sources that can provide practical and proven solutions for developing new change orders from similar cases. However, current change order management systems are not efficient in searching for and finding the most
Abstract Economic changes impact the construction industry and the associated stakeholders involved in construction projects. Construction companies are not immune to economic downturns, as evidenced by the sharp decline and long recovery period associated with the Great Recession of 2007–2009. Therefore, construction companies and construction industry stakeholders need to infuse specific economic strategies into their
Abstract Integrated project delivery (IPD) was originally developed to overcome the challenges associated with increased project complexity, high fragmentation levels of the construction industry, and inadequate interoperability among the different stakeholders. Despite its documented benefits on project performance, IPD adoption is still witnessing a slow uptake in the US. Recent research studies have tied such
Abstract Construction incentivization (CI) is a collective term that covers the range of incentive schemes that are commonly used in construction projects. Typically, either a carrot or a stick is used as the motivator for the contracting parties to commit to the attainment of certain quantitative outcome targets in regard to costs, scheduling, quality, and
Abstract Retaining employees is a challenge in the construction industry. The purpose of this study is to understand how employees’ career outlook affects their turnover intention in the construction industry as it can have a significant impact on long-term construction project management. Using the time-lagged two-wave data collected from construction industry employees in Lahore, Pakistan,
Abstract Getting a better understanding of the policy effectiveness and efficiency is a promising topic for encouraging the green-building initiative in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. This study introduces a framework for assessing and improving the green-building policies concerning the effectiveness with “structural consistency” of policy instruments and the efficiency with “behavioral coherence” of
Abstract Public and private organizations are distinct in terms of ownership structure and stakeholders because they approach project management processes and structures differently. Thus, it is likely that they operate project oversight structures such as a project management office (PMO) differently and focus on a diverse set of functions. This study is dedicated to investigating
Abstract The psychological contract of safety (PCS) can be understood as the beliefs of employees regarding the reciprocal safety obligations between themselves and their supervisors. Although research has established that PCS is critical to safety management in construction sites, there is limited evidence on how PCS affects construction workers’ safety behavior, including compliance and participation.
Abstract This study examined the determinants of COVID-19-related safety behavior (SB) on construction sites in Nigeria. Specifically, the effect of perceived COVID-19 safety risk (PCSR) on SB, the interacting (moderating) effect of firm size (FS) on the relationship between PCSR and SB, and the mechanism through which PCSR leads to SB through the firm’s safety
Abstract Cranes are one of the most critical and expensive pieces of construction industry equipment requiring intense safety considerations. Lifting crews should attempt to develop an effective lift plan to improve the operation’s safety and reduce the risks of potential accidents. Although various systems are developed to enhance lifting operations’ safety, most cannot evaluate the
Abstract Previous studies argued that gender bias has an effect on the retention of female students in male-dominated academic programs. This study examined the prevalence of gender bias in construction education programs from different sources and the impact on students’ self-concept. Participants responded to a quantitative survey measuring gender bias, construction education self-concept, supportiveness of