Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2016)
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Table of contents
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Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM) in Construction Industry
Abstract: Construction industry has a major role in social and economic development. However, high investment and large scale operation are some of the major problems in this industry, which is in sharp contrast with inferior management and low benefit. So project directors are seeking ways to improve their organizational management company's level to complete and control the implementation of their projects efficiently. The competition in the markets of construction industry is …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Brief Appraisal and Analysis of Existing Practices in the Contracts of Infrastructure Projects of Indian Railways
Abstract: Railways occupy a prominent position in the infrastructure of India. Existing practices in the project management and infrastructure development with special reference to the Indian railways have been brought out with some details in this paper. Tendering phase is very important in the project construction and maintenance of major railway related works. The principles and practices in the public procurement of projects are examined and suitable improvements in the bidding …
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Applications of Artificial Neural Network in Construction Engineering and Management: An Academic Literature Review and Direction for Future Research
Abstract: One of the artificial intelligence topics is artificial neural network in whichdata processing system is the idea of the human brain.The cause of processing data is many processorsthat treat in parallel form in order to solve the problem.The applications of artificial neural network with neuron model and different network architecture can be used to estimate, predict and modelling of complex problems in construction management. In order to bridge the gap …
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Key Performance Indicators for Personnel Performance Appraisal System in Construction Industry
Abstract: Personnel Performance Appraisal (PPA) is a systematic process to evaluate and measure the performance of employees and to assist them to improve their job performance and contribute to overall organizational performance. Project success is measured from individual performance to organizational performance. To achieve organizational goals, which in turn influences an individual performance; it is necessary to identify key performance indicators. This paper explores identification and assessment of key performance indicators …
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A Study on Construction Labour Productivity Parameters in India
Abstract: Construction industry (CI) is one of the major pillars in economy in any country, be it developed or a developing one. CI plays a pivotal role in the capital investment. Construction labour productivity (CLP) has pivotal role to ensure CI contributes to economic growth. It is difficult to improve or even measure CLP as there is a limited comparable input and output. Normally, even the slightest improvement in CLP level …
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Managerial Strategy for Controlling Hazards in Building Construction Projects
Abstract: The construction site is always associated with man power intensive and hazardous work environments. Even today, controlling/minimizing hazards at any construction site is a challenging task. Hazard is defined as an inherent property of a substance or an occurrence, which has the potential to cause loss of injury to property, person or environment. The different sources of hazard at construction site includes physical, chemical, biological, natural, electrical and radiant energy …
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Identifying Risk Consequences Affecting Berth Construction Projects
Abstract: Construction project is a complex system which has several characteristics such as specific objectives, time limit, financial constraints and economic requirements, organizational and legal conditions, complexity and systematic characteristics. Many construction companies working in the port and harbor projects are facing several issues during the construction period and influence complicated relations which include direct, indirect, obvious and unpredictable. Berth is a ship platform used for loading and unloading of cargo …
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Reformulating Value Added Ratio Using a Construction Job Site Case Study
Abstract: Lean principles have already been successfully implemented in reducing wastage in manufacturing industries such as automobile industry. The present work focuses on application of lean principles at micro level in a quality control lab of a highway project in order to increase the productivity and decrease the proportion of non-value adding time. The total time was broadly categorized into five different categories namely, moving time, waiting time, setup time, process …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Strength Characteristics of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Produced with Portland Slag Cement
Abstract: At present, the demand of natural resources is increasing trend because of the rapid growth of the construction industry. The amount of construction and demolition waste is also increasing day by day. This affects the environment very badly. To protect the environment, reuse of the construction and demolition waste (C&DW) is one of the important steps. The aim of this day is to use C&DW as recycled coarse aggregates for …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 70–77 Read article
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The Study on Properties of Concrete with Cement Partially Replaced by Corn Cob Ash
Abstract: In recent times, instead of cement many alternative materials are being used as the binding material in the construction sector. One such binding material that can be used as a partial replacement for cement is corn cob ash. Corn cob is agricultural waste product obtained from maize or corn. Corn cob is the hard thick cylindrical central core of maize. The tests were carried out on the raw materials to …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 78–83 Read article