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MISSION STATEMENT
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.
CITC-12 is indexed by
New Forms of Non-Adversarial Contracting Focusing upon the New Engineering Contract
Construction Management Research – A Case Example
Michael Anson
Sustainable Development in Civil Engineering – The Hong Kong Experience
Martin H.C. Kwong
Construction in Transition: Where Are We, and Where Could We Be?
Ronald McCaffer & Francis T Edum-Fotwe
Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment on China’s Construction Industry
Le Chen & Sherif Mohamed
The Analysis on Building the Mode of Circular Economy in Chinese Construction Industry
Xiao-gang Wu, Tu-qiao Zhang, & Xun Li
Predicting Probable Cost Allocation for Building Elements in Nigeria
Ajibade Ayodeji Aibinu
Implication of Catalytic Role of Current Development Finance on Private Infrastructure Project Finance in Developing Countries
K. A. K. Devapriya & Wilhelm Alfen
Process Cost Model for Construction Quality Measurement: Feedback and Case Study
Raymond T. Aoieong, S.L. Tang, & Syed M. Ahmed
Measuring Costs of Poor Quality as Short Projects: The Case of a Construction Company
Anna Bergström and Henrik Brodén, Fredrik Karlsson and Pierre Kroona, & Per-Erik Josephson and Lasse Saukkoriipi
A Proposed Cost-Based Approach to Building Design
Hung Nguyen, Gary Smith, & Charles McIntyre
Risk and Reward of the Private Finance Initiative in the UK
Lei Zhou & David J Lowe
Cost Variances: Identification and Remediation
Robert J. Sytsma & Khalid Siddiqi
A Decision Support Model for Maintenance of a High Speed Railway System
Rik D.M. van den Berg & Saad H. Al-Jibouri
The Role of CPM Scheduling in Project Risk Analysis and Decision Making
Mark W. Cohen
Human Risk Factors in Construction
Vicknayson Thevendran & M. J. Mawdesley
Managing Value in the Construction Project Development Process
Patrick Sik-wah Fong
Weak Links in ‘Partnering’ Supply Chains?
Eddie Sze, Mohan Kumaraswamy, Toby Wong, Nicolas Yeung, & Motiar Rahman
Current Practice and Concerns of the Small- and Medium-Sized Construction Enterprises towards Supply Chain Management
Patrick X. W. Zou, Denny McGeorge, & Stanley S. C. Ng
Extending Knowledge Management across the Supply Chains in the Construction Industry: Knowledge Sharing in Construction Supply Chains
Tayyab Maqsood, Andrew D. Finegan, & Derek H.T. Walker
Improving Concrete Delivery Performance between Concrete Plant and Construction Sites - Hong Kong Experience
K.C. Ying & S.L. Tang
Measuring the Parameters of Logistics in Construction
Winston M.W. Shakantu, John E. Tookey, & Paul A. Bowen
Global Trends in Construction Procurement
Steven Humphrey, Shirley Ho, & Chui San
Capturing and Reusing Unstructured Experiential Knowledge for Construction Procurement Selection
Duc Thanh Luu, S. Thomas Ng, & Swee Eng Chen
Reducing Construction Logistics Costs through Reverse Logistics
Winston M.W. Shakantu, John E. Tookey, & Paul A. Bowen
Determinants of Construction Manpower Demand: A Review from Literature and Practitioners’ Experience
James MW Wong, Albert PC Chan, & YH Chiang
Responsibility of Design for “Buildablity” of Construction Projects
Edwin H W CHAN, Patrick T I LAM, & Franky W H WONG
Forecasting Productivity under Thermal Environment Variations
Sherif Mohamed & Korb Srinavin
Critical Factors Influencing Construction Productivity in Thailand
Arun Makulsawatudom, Margaret Emsley, & Kuldej Sinthawanarong
Construction Foremen and their Effect on Productivity Improvement
Rigsby Larry & Torbica M. Željko
Communication of Safety-Related Information in Construction
Frank Wong, Albert PC Chang, Paul Fox, Kenny Tse, & Esther Ly
Life Safety Plan Review at the Miami International Airport
Mario Berrios
Dimensions of Product Quality and Client Satisfaction for a Large Construction Company
Peter Samuelsson, Erik Eriksson, & Johan Graffner
An Investigation of Ethical Behavior of Construction Professionals in Quality Management
From QA to TQM in the Hong Kong Construction Industry
Linda C.N. Fan, Paul W. Fox, & Joanne C.Y. Wan
A Survey of TQM Implementation within UK Construction SME's
Nicholas Chileshe & Paul Watson
TQ-SMART: Total Quality- Self Monitoring & Assessment Rating Tool
Nicholas Chileshe, Henry .O. Nyongesa, & Paul . A. Watson
Learning by Organisations: A Study of the Attitude of Professional Services Firms in Construction towards Clients’ Feedback
Patrick Sik-wah Fong & Mandy Sau-pik Tse
Comparative Study of Partnering Practices in Hong Kong – A New Research Initiative from CII-HK
Nicolas S.Y. Yeung, Albert P. C. Chan, Linda, C.N. Fan, Patrick, T.I. Lam, & Daniel W.M. Chan
Application of Delphi Method on Critical Success Factors in Joint Venture Projects in Malaysian Construction Industry
Hamimah Adnan & Roy Morledge
Interaction Dynamics of Cooperative Alliance Relationship in Construction
Carol K. H. Hon & Linda C. N. Fan
The Governmental Role in the Development of PFI/PPP Scheme
John-Paris Pantouvakis & Fevronia Striagka
Possible PFI/PPP implementation in a Variety of Greek Industrial Sectors
Fevronia Striagka, John-Paris Pantouvakis, & Glykeria Kalfakakou
Construction Management Practice of Joint-venture Projects In Shanghai and China
Wenfa Hu & Jianguo Chen
Managing and Resolving Conflict in Project Environment
Alex Kofi Frimpong Bissah, Xiao-gang Wu, & Tuqiao Zhang
Client-Consultant Relationship in Building Development Projects in Singapore
Chew Ah Seng, David & Wong Wai Fan
Modeling the Satisfaction of Clients and Architects Based on The Performance of UK Contractors
Robby Soetanto & David G. Proverbs
Subcontractor Bidding Practices in Multiple Invitations to Tender vis-à-vis Service Trades
Vasantha Abeysekera & Benjamin Kent
International Management in Construction: Organizational Issues and Selected Empirical Findings
Charles Y.J. Cheah, Robert L.K. Tiong, & Po-Han Chen
Construction Industry‘s SMEs in the 21st Century Findings of a Case study on SMEs in the Dutch Steel Construction Industry (SCI)
Emilia, L.C. van Egmond-de Wilde deLigny, Wim, F. Schaefer, & Rolf.M.M Derckx
A Soft Approach to Solving Hard Problems in Construction Project Management
Tayyab Maqsood, Andrew D. Finegan, & Derek H.T. Walker
An Assessment Framework for Project Success in Healthcare Projects
Ada P.L. Chan, Albert P. C. Chan, & Daniel W. M. Chan
Civil Engineers and Work-family Conflict: The Role of Workplace Support on their Work and Non-work Satisfaction and Well-being
Valerie Francis
Design and Build Contracts: Design Management and the Ways Forward
Edwin H. W. Chan, Ann T. W. Yu, & L. Y. Shen
Management Profiles on Empowerment of Construction Project Team in the Singapore Construction Industry
Wong Wai Fan & David Chew Ah Seng
Searching for Success in Design-Build Projects – A Qualitative Survey of 23 Practitioners
Edmond W.M. Lam, Albert P.C. Chan, & Daniel W.M. Chan
Competitive Construction Management of Microelectronic Facilities
Stephan J. Eibl
Determinants of Construction Durations for Building Projects: A Hong Kong Perspective
Albert P.C. Chan & Daniel W.M. Chan
A Benchmark Model for Construction Durations: The Case of New Cruciform Type Public Housing Blocks
Daniel W.M. Chan & Albert P.C. Chan
Study on Reasons for Delays in Civil Engineering Project in China
Yunbo Zhang, Yong Zhang, & Lingyun Zhang
Is Construction Industry in China on Right Track?
Youjie Lu
Comparative Analysis of Civil Construction Project Type Using the Concepts of ETO(Engineering to Order)
Gustavo Brandão Soares do Nascimento & Fábio Müller Guerrini
Virtual Team Concept and Construction Project Delivery Systems: A Compatibility Analysis
Irtishad Ahmad, Salman Azhar, & Yue Wang
Application of Knowledge Management in Construction Production Management
Hamzah Abdul Rahman & M.A. Berawi
CLEVER_KM - An Innovative Tool to Assist in the Development of Knowledge Management Strategy
Larry Y.C.Cheung, Chimay J. Anumba, Patricia M. Carrillo, & Herbert S. Robinson
CLLIS - A Lessons Learned System for Knowledge Management in Construction Organizations
V. Paul Christopher Charlesraj and Satyanarayana N. Kalidindi
Development of Knowledge Management System for Small & Medium-sized Construction Companies in Korea
Tai Sik Lee & Dong Wook Lee
Evaluation of Critical Path Methods For Linear Projects
Alexandros Kallantzis & Sergios Lambropoulos
Development and Applications of Genetic Algorithm Enhanced Resource-Activity Critical-Path Method (GA-RACPM)
Ming Lu, Peng-Yi Wang, & Jian-Ping Zhang
Development of a Blueprint “Performance Indicators system” to Support Control Processes for Project Management
Menno A. Kroese & Saad H. Al-jibouri
Value Management in Hong Kong – Its Success and Barriers for Future Development
Jacky Tsang & Tony MA
Development of an Innovative Managerial Control System: An Application to the Precast Concrete Building Products Industry
Ramesh Marasini & Nashwan Dawood
SimStock: A Stockyard Layout Planning Tool for Precast Concrete Products Industry
Ramesh Marasini & Nashwan Dawood
Towards A Learning Construction Organisation: Knowledge And Human Capitalising Through A New Paradigm Of Training, “E-Learning”.
Eric Ong & Patrick X.W. Zou
HIV/AIDS in Construction: Are Workers Aware?
Theo C. Haupt & John Smallwood
Preparing the International Construction Practitioner
Brian Moore
Distance Learning Instruction to Sustain and Improve the Professional Education of Construction Managers
John M. Dye & Amaury A. Caballero
The Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Project Team Dynamics and Work Design
Willy Sher & Rod Gameson
Identification of Skill, Knowledge and Abilities for the Use of the Internet for Information Sharing on Construction Projects
Andrew Magub & Stephen Kajewski
Identifying the Critical Factors of IT Innovation Adoption and Implementation within the Construction Industry
Cong Huang, Norman Fisher, Anthony Spreadborough, & Marek Suchocki
CIFE iRoom—An Interactive Workspace for Multidisciplinary Decision Briefing
Investigating the Role of ICT in Improving Productivity in Construction Supply Chains in Australian Construction Industry
Tayyab Maqsood, Derek H.T. Walker, Andrew D. Finegan, & Andrew P. Staedler
Internet-based Information Communication and Management--the Application of Project Information Portal
Qinghua He
Visual - Virtual Light Facades in the Information Age
Towards Wireless Web-based Facilities Management
Seán T McAndrew, Chimay J Anumba, Tarek M Hassan, Alistair K Duke, & Mark Hughes
An Electronic Document Management System for Public Construction Projects
Chryssa Sionti, Serafim Sakellaropoulos, & Athanasios Chassiakos
Modeling the Dynamics of a Tunnel Construction Project
Nguyen Duy Long, Stephen O. Ogunlana, & Ka-Chi Lam
Suggestion of Method of Application of Web-based Collaboration System
Tai Sik Lee, Young Hyun Kim, & Hee Chul Lee
Bridge Database Management System
S.F.A. Rafeeqi, Sarosh H. Lodi, Rashid Ahmed Khan
Electronic Document Management Systems in Large Construction Projects in Greece
John-Paris Pantouvakis
Using Adaptive Genetic Algorithms for Construction Time-Cost Optimization
Daisy X.M. Zheng & Syed M. Ahmed
Synchronize Operations Modeling and Site Layout Modeling by Augmenting the Simplified Discrete-Event Simulation Approach (SDESA)
Ming Lu, Ming Cao, & Jian-Ping Zhang
A Reactive Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure for Construction-Site Layout
K. P. Anagnostopoulos
Study on Physical Construction Market Information System Based on B/S: A Case Study on the System of Harbin Construction Market Center
Liangbao Li & Yaowu Wang
Experimental Development of Web-based Building Information Model using 3D VML Library
Julian H. Kang, Jin Gyu Park, & Byeong-Cheol Lho
Lessons Learned in the Design and Construction of a Wastewater Earth Liner Project
Colin Duffield & Sam Yuen
The Role of Monitoring Behaviour of Innovative Structural Systems
Design Principles for Kinematic Architecture
A. Scott Howe
Studying of Elastic Plastic Behavior of Concrete Ceiling, Joints, Supports by Live Load
A.Turk
Adaptable Unitized Facade for High-Rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong
Raymond W. M. Wong, Jane J. L. Hao, & Patrick X. W. Zou
The Application of Precast Concrete Technology in Buildings and Civil Structures Construction: Hong Kong Experience
Raymond W. M. Wong, Jane J. L. Hao, & Patrick X. W. Zou
Construction Automation: A Drywall Robot
Neil Eldin, Joe Horlen, Erik Bruun, Elizabeth Bryson, & Shashikala Balasubramanian
Modification of Walking Bridge into Semi Heavy Load Bridge by New Steel Connection Opener
A.Turk & P.Samani
A New Construction and Technology for Offtake Tires, Their Disc Frequencies and Testing Equipment for Fatigue Tests
Miroslav Kopecky & Jan Vavro
A Taxonomy for Measuring Sustainability of Construction Projects
Onuegbu O. Ugwu, Mohan M. Kumaraswamy, & Andy Wong
Economic Principles of Sustainable Construction
Lei Zhou & David J Lowe
Improving the Sustainability of Existing Buildings
Jose Cardina
Using Sustainability Related Criteria in Construction Support Systems
Odysseus Manoliadis & Ioannis Tsolas
Environmental Management Systems: Issues of development and implementation
Julia Hicks & Valerie Francis
Critical Review on Legal Commitments for Implementing Environmental Management among Various Construction Practitioners in Hong Kong
L. Y. Shen, Vivian W. Y. Tam, C. M. Tam, Michelle Y. Y. Shiu, & K. F. Mark
Cost and Value in Sustainable Building Practice: An Exploration of Perceived and Actual Impacts on Organisational Performance
Margaret Kam & Deo Prasad
The Use of Self-compacting Concrete Technology in Sustainable Construction
M. Lachemi and K.M.A. Hossain
Use of Volcanic Debris in Innovative Construction and for Sustainable Development of Volcanic Areas
K. M. A. Hossain and M. Lachemi
Energy Saving Building Management
Ivica Završki & Martina Pavičić
Innovative Dwellings in Greece: Critical Review and Construction Cost Implications
John-Paris Pantouvaki
A Comparative Sustainability Assessment of Steel & Concrete Framed Housing Blocks in Hong Kong
Alex Amato, Richard Frewer, & Steven Humphrey
Typical Design Considerations for Construction of Long Span Flexible Roofs
A.K. Ahuja & V. Devi
The Impact of Construction Type on Single-Family Home Values Using Hedonic Estimation and Artificial Neural Network
Mohammed E. Haque & Amro Taibah
Status Assessment of Thai Construction Workers
Korb Srinavin