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The mission of the CITC (Construction In the Twenty-First Century) Conferences is to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams, especially those involved in engineering, management and technology. In this regard, interdisciplinary integration and international cooperation are encouraged. It is the purpose of CITC to provide an international forum for the discussion of topics important to developing new knowledge in construction and engineering disciplines.
The Potential of BIM Models as Legal Construction Documents for Sustainable Growth in the Kenyan Construction Industry
Kimani Thomas Njuguna, Mugwima Njuguna, Ahmad Omar Alkizim, and Haddy Jallow
Portfolio Management in the Construction Industry – Pricing Strategies Considering the Chance/Risk Ratio for Several Projects
Markus Kummer and Christian Hofstadler
A Review of Hospitals Functional Resilience and Performance Indicators
Farhad Mahmoudi and Sherif Mohamed
Labor Cost Analysis of the Design Review Process at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Design
Scott Kramer, Froilán Esclusa, and Junshan Liu
Impact of Lean Principles on Timely Project Completion
Themba Nkhuna and Innocent Musonda
An exploratory study of mentoring in infrastructure development of new entry graduates in the South African construction industry
Morena William Nkomo, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, and Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
Implementing BIM for Performing Detailed Construction Estimates in the Classroom
Alternative Housing Solutions in Southern California
John E. Patterson
Scientometric Analysis of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Facility Management (FM)
Mustafa A. Hilal, Tayyab Maqsood, Amir A.
BIM for collaboration and coordination
Haddy Jallow, Suresh Renukappa, Subashini Suresh, and Ahmed Alneyadi
Awareness and Adoption of Light Gauge Steel (LGS) Technique in the Construction Industry
Oluwaseun Dosumu, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala, and Unathi Mboya
Challenges Associated with Nominated Suppliers Procurement (NSP) Method in the South African Construction Industry
Oluwaseun Dosumu, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala, and Nxumalo Thandokhule
Preparing Construction Contractors for Post-Disaster Recovery Operations
Bassam Baroudi and Randy Rapp
Overview of Accelerated Bridge Construction Techniques in Highway Bridge Construction in the United States
Amin K. Akhnoukh, Tarik A. Youssef, and Chao “Luna” Xiao
Global Construction 2030 Market at Top Three Nations
Roberto Soares and Amin K. Akhnoukh
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in the construction industry: An experiential development workflow
Poorang Piroozfar, Amer Essa, Simon Boseley, Eric R. P. Farr, and Ruoyu Jin
The Application of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry
Poorang Piroozfar, Simon Boseley, Amer Essa, and Eric R. P. Farr
Field Evaluation of Surface Characteristics of Microsurfacing Pavements
Yi Jiang and Shuo Li
Remoteness, Mental Health and Safety Behaviour among Oil and Gas Workers
Anwar S. Alroomi and Sherif Mohamed
Quantity Uncertainties in Shuttering Works – Comparison of Public versus Private Clients
Going for Waste to Energy in Developing Countries
Shahid Mahmood and Mohammad Arshad Chuhan
Reactive Powder Concrete Application in the Construction Industry in the United States
Amin K. Akhnoukh and Roberto Soares
Claim Management - Fundamentals and Utilization for Industrial Construction
Improving Productivity of Concreting Equipment: Failure Modeling
Arka Ghosh, Abid Hasan, and Kumar Neeraj Jha
The Dilemma of Pricing Against the Backdrop of the Chance/Risk Ratio
Christian Hofstadler and Markus Kummer
In-Depth Bid Assessment for Unit-Priced Contracts
Christian Hofstadler
Factors Influencing Productivity of Concreting Equipment in Indian Construction Projects
Abid Hasan, Kumar Neeraj Jha, Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, and Arka Ghosh
Business Model Development for Modular Timber Building Systems
Joerg Koppelhuber, Johannes Wall, and Detlef Heck
Building Information Modelling Adoption for better cost estimation: Sri Lankan perspective
Anushka Rathnayake, Sajedeh Mollasalehi, Ahmed Aboumoemen, Udayangani Kulatunga, and Hamed Hyab Samir
Investigating Innovative Culture Level and its Influence on Labor Turnover in Organisations
Naseema Ebrahim, Innocent Musonda, and Chioma Okoro
Achieving Zero Accident Vision through Management’s Positive Health and Safety Culture
J. H. F. van Heerden, I. Musonda, and C. S. Okoro
Conflict Management in Construction Industry: A Review Paper
Tauha Hussain Ali, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Nafees Ahmed Memon, Muhammad Ali Moriyani, Fida Hussain Siddiqui, and Qasim Hussain Khahro
Diffusion of innovations approach to explore sustainable development in the UAE built environment
Amna Shibeika
Impact of Configuration Management on Safety: A Study in A Steel Manufacturing Industry
Themba Nkhuna and Innocent Musonda
Sustainability Indicators for a Transportation Infrastructure Investor
Chioma Okoro, Innocent Musonda, and Justus Agumba
Optimum Span Length for Steel Composite Girder Expressway Bridges
Hnin Su San, Naveed Anwar, and Fawad Ahmed Najam
Construction Monitoring and Reporting using Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Naveed Anwar, Muhammad Amir Izhar, and Fawad Ahmed Najam
Occupational Stress and the Project Manager
Ken Farnes
Broadband Telecommunication Deployment: A Supply Side Analysis of Penetration Drivers in A Developing Country Case
Ifeanyi Cosmas Nwakanma, Achimba Chibueze Ogbonna, Baldwin Chukwunanu Asiegbu, Ikenna Augustine Udunwa, and Obi C. Nwokonkwo
Applications of Nanomaterials in Pavement Engineering: A Review
Vasileios C. Papadimitropoulos, Stylianos K. Karatzas, and Athanasios P. Chassiakos
An Effective Way to Reduce Financial Loss by Safety Investment: Concept from Safety Management System
Kai-Chi Thomas Ying, Guomin (Kevin) Zhang, and Sejeeva Setunge
Concept of “Efficient Coordination Zone” relating to Truckmixer Deliveries Serving Construction Sites
Michael Anson, Kai-Chi Thomas Ying, and Ming-Fung, Francis Siu
Development of Web Stiffener Arrangements for Enhanced Web Crippling Strength
Michael H. Cornell and Ken S. Sivakumaran
Evaluation of Different Building Structural Systems: The Case of Turkey
Esra Bostancioglu
Stochastic Frontier Analysis of Water Supply Utility of Urban Cities in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Hololens – A New Teaching Tool in Construction Education
Ivana Domljan
State of Practice on Project Delivery Decision-Support Models for Water and Wastewater Capital Projects
Jeffrey Feghaly, Mounir El Asmar, and Samuel T. Ariaratnam
A review of client loyalty to construction professional service firms
Nick Williams, Paul Hampton, Nii A. Ankrah, and Ezekiel Chinyio
Key Performance Indicators: Advances in Construction Projects Performance Measurement
Hatzigeorgiou Alexandros and Manoliadis Odysseas
Effective mentorship of new entry graduates in the construction industry: A Literature Review
Morena William Nkomo, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, and Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
Literature Review of the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Construction Project Management
Chao Xiao, Amin K. Akhnoukh, and Yang Liu
A linear goal programming model for optimizing the usage of safety measures on construction sites
Ming-Fung Francis Siu and S. L. Tang
Biological Cell Surveillance: Implication on Construction Cell
Mayur Shelke and Vasantha Abeysekera
Initiating Smart City Concept for Sustainable Urban Development: Literature ReviewA
Nimesha Jayasena, Harshini Mallawaarachchi, and K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara
A Study on Payment Issues Faced by Construction Consultants in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
H.M.A.K. Abeykoon, P.A.P.V.D.S. Disaratna, M.K.C.S. Wijewickrama
Leadership Assessment Tools that can be used in Managing Health and Safety in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka
Ekanayake B.J., Karunathilaka S.K, and Perera B.A.K.S
Review on Photocatalysis Applications in Construction
Muhammad Yasir Sadiq and Amin K. Akhnoukh
Application of Value Engineering Concept to MEP Works in Sri Lankan Construction Industry: A Case Study
Bandara D.G.B.S., Sandanayake Y.G, and Ekanayake B.J
Applicability of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to Buildings: A Review
Amarasinghe S.D.I.A and Soorige S.D.A.
Overcoming Barriers for Women in the Construction Industry: A Review
Kelly Mahaffy, Syed M. Ahmed, and Chelsea Buckhalter
Green Infrastructure: The Case for Low Impact Development in Coastal North Carolina
Amelia Saul, Jonathan Chase, and Dr. Syed Ahmed
Causes of Fall of Person from Height Accidents on Building Maintenance and Repair Elevated Works in Hong Kong
Abid Nadeem and Y. N. Johnny Mok
An Investigation into Interpersonal Conflicts in Post-Contract Stage of Sri Lankan Construction Projects
Aparna Samaraweera, Y.G. Sandanayake, and S.A.M.S. Wijerathna
Formation of Photocatalytic, Antibacterial and Self Cleaning TiO2 Film on Tiles
T. N. S. Palitha, Oshadi D. Palansooriya, and Galhenage A. Sewvandi
Development and Testing of Energy Efficient Designs for Single Family Homes in Pakistan
Salman Azhar, Kamal Ahmed, Amna Salman
The Journey of Exploring ‘Construction as Biological Cells’ for Improving Construction Quality: Articulating the research paradigm
Vasantha Abeysekera and Mayur Shelke
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Energy Efficient Single-Family Homes in Pakistan
Salman Azhar, Kamal Ahmed, Amna Salman
Review on Photocatalysis Applications in Construction
Muhammad Yasir Sadiq and Amin K. Akhnoukh
A Man’s World: Opening the Door for Women in Construction Management
Shelby Akers, Amelia Saul, Syed M. Ahmed
Performance Evaluation of Dynamic Facades
Senem Bilir and Mehmet Emre Bayraktar
Protection of urban areas during repair work, structure demolition, and construction
Mehmet Emre Bayraktar and Farrukh Arif