The construction industry has emerged as a major contributor to global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions amidst continuously rising worldwide energy demands. Enhancing building energy efficiency represents a critical intervention for ac...
Granite quarrying, a cornerstone of the construction industry in South India, yields significant economic benefits but poses substantial environmental and social challenges, including land degradation, dust pollution, alternation of the water regime,...
Cost overruns are common on long-term construction projects. This is mostly because of inaccurate early estimates and unexpected changes in the economy and finances. In Egypt, the costs of materials like steel, cement, bricks, sand, and aggregates ma...
The physical workload evaluation of construction activities will help to prevent excess physical fatigue or overexertion. The workload determination involves measuring physiological responses such as oxygen uptake (VO) while performing the work. The ...
Managing construction and demolition waste (CDW) poses serious concerns regarding landfilling and recycling because of the potential release of hazardous elements after leaching. Ceramic materials such as bricks, tiles, and porcelain account for more...
INTRODUCTION: In the construction industry, where safety is paramount, the frequency and severity of workplace incidents remain critical concerns. Therefore, site safety inspections have become essential for health and safety programs. While incident...
Chinese construction enterprises are at a pivotal point in their transition to sustainable development, with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) emerging as a key driver. However, limited understanding of ESG mechanisms hampers effective mana...
This article presents a comparative analysis of the circularity and cost-efficiency of two distinct construction material recycling processes: ML-based automated sorting (MLAS) and conventional sorting technologies. Empirical data was collected from ...
Virtual Reality Training System (VRTS) has been verified effective in safety training in the construction field. However, in China, it is not widely used as a regular training tool. Among all the reasons, the acceptance level of construction workers ...
The construction industry, as a major global energy consumer and carbon emitter, plays a crucial role in achieving global sustainability. A key strategy for the green transformation of this industry-without compromising development-involves fostering...
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