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100 articles for “Construction Sites”
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Analysis of Safety Behaviour of Workers under Small-Scale Construction Sites: A Case Study of Anambra State
Abstract: Small-scale construction companies are predominant in developing countries and it is the most hazardous place in construction sites. Accidents mostly occur on construction sites due to a high level of safety ignorance and the nonchalant attitude of workers and management. The research aimed to investigate the actual behaviour of workers at the selected sites in terms of safety compliance, nutrition, alcohol use and smoking. This is highly necessary due to …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Perceptions of Material Management/Production Practices as Measures of Financial Planning and CostControl on Construction Sites
Abstract: Financial planning and cost control on construction projects are necessary to avert cost overruns, ensuring that the final cost does not exceed the projected capital outlay. Material management and production practices constitute financial planning and cost control measures that are mandatory to increase the profit margin of construction firms. This is against the backdrop of the likely resource commitment made by construction firms in obtaining project finance to purchase materials. …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 64–71 Read article
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A Proposed Management System for Efficient Construction Site Productivity
Abstract: The concept of on-site construction productivity has long been a major concern of researchers and construction companies. The factors that influence construction site productivity vary according to the project environment, project type, staff, management, and other related factors and/or variables. In this study, the main factors that are believed influencing construction site productivity are reviewed as environmental, manpower, management, and site. A field survey has evaluated site productivity of 150 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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Study of Influential Factors Contributing to Fall Hazards in the Construction Sites of Dhaka
Abstract: The construction industry in Dhaka is widely recognized as one of the most perilous sectors due to various hazards, uncertainties, and complexities inherent in construction projects. Unfortunately, these challenges often lead to accidents, posing a significant threat to the safety and well-being of workers. The mortality rate among construction site workers in Dhaka is alarmingly high, underscoring the urgent need for improved safety measures and stringent regulations to mitigate the …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Economics of Construction Site Productivity: Work Environment Factors Affecting the Output of Craftmen in Nigeria
Abstract: The construction industry faces challenges and problems associated with craftsmen's output, which impacts the economic productivity of the construction sector. Construction workers in Nigeria have always been subjected to working within an unconducive environment, which has not allowed for a high level of economic productivity. This study extensively analyses some of these work environment factors affecting craftsmen's output on building sites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A survey of selected construction …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Environment, Health and Safety Management by Risk Assessment of Activities in Construction Project Site
Abstract: The constructing development enterprise is developing all over the world. The construction activities and work is a strong part of the wealth in India. it gives opportunities for employment for a wide range of people in the country. The aims of this study are to find out the regular practice of health and safety risk calculations, risk communication and risk management; and the environment health and safety management planning for …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Identification of Hazards and Evaluation of Risks in Flyover Construction Site
Abstract: Indore, a rapidly growing city in Madhya Pradesh, India, faces significant traffic congestion challenges. Constructing flyovers has been suggested as an effective measure to resolve this problem. This project of Reti mandi flyover which is 1199.65 long and 37 km wide having six lanes. This review aims to evaluate the feasibility and sustainability of flyover construction in Indore, considering urban infrastructure development, traffic management, environmental impact, and socio-economic factors. The …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–16 Read article
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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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Integrating Plant Selection, Planting Design, and Landscape Construction for Sustainable Site Development
Abstract: This paper explores the interrelationship between plant selection, planting design, and landscape construction in achieving ecologically sustainable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments. Plant selection involves choosing species that are well adapted to site conditions, ecological functions, maintenance regimes, and visual preferences. Planting design refers to the arrangement, composition, and spatial organization of plant materials to meet functional, aesthetic, and environmental objectives. Landscape construction encompasses implementation—from site preparation and planting through …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Assessment of Construction Waste to Identify Issues that Disrupt Sustainable Development: Case Studies in Sindh, Pakistan
Abstract: Due to intensification of construction works throughout the globe, the construction industry is facing challenges of managing construction waste. Researchers are innovating advanced construction waste management (CWM) techniques that can tackle bulkiness of the waste that remains problematic even after the construction. In Pakistan, a very little research is done to promote effective handling of such wastes. This paper presents the study done at construction sites in Daulatpur, Sindh, Pakistan …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 53–56 Read article
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IoT-based Smart Construction Headgear for Impact Analysis of Fallen Object
Abstract: The proposed smart helmet system is a revolutionary solution that can potentially minimize the risks associated with accidents in construction sites. The incorporation of multiple sensors, including heat sensors, ultrasonic sensors, pressure sensors, and accelerometers, can provide real-time monitoring of workers and enable prompt detection and prevention of accidents caused by various factors such as heat stroke, vehicle collision, fainting, and impact. The system's ability to send notifications to the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Internal and External Factors Impacting Construction Labour Productivity for Glazing of Doors and Windows
Abstract: The efficiency of glazing installation during building construction is impacted by internal and external factors, which affect labour productivity. External factors are exogenous to the construction sites but have an overarching influence on the productivity of site operations, while internal factors emanate from the construction firms and their site operations. This study examines the internal and external factors impacting construction labour productivity for the glazing of doors and windows, using …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Perceptions of Modular Construction as a tool for incorporating Resilience in Post Disaster Housing Reconstruction in the Niger Delta Environment
Abstract: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is coastal in nature and its urban form is governed by natural environmental constraints that have a strong bearing on the available land for physical development and the cost of provision of housing. The study espouses the adoption of a modular off-site prefabricated system of construction to close the enormous gap between demand and supply for housing in this ecologically fragile environment. This prescriptive …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Causes of Inefficient Site Cost Management Systems in Arabian Gulf Construction Companies
Abstract: The cost of construction projects has a long history of exceeding the planned cost. At the project level, this is termed as “Project Cost over Run”. This research reviews the main causes of the inefficiency in the existed cost management systems applied by the Arabian Gulf Contracting Companies at the construction stage. The requirements of having an efficient cost management system (recording, monitoring and controlling functions) have been collected from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 31–45 Read article
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PROJECT PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION USING ROBOTICS AND AUGMENTED REALITY
Abstract: The construction industry is based on human resources, specifically for on-site construction processes. The conventional construction practices require an absolute amount of workforce and skilled labour to achieve the aimed efficiency in terms of construction duration and cost, and building quality. Besides, lack of workforce and sufficiently skilled labour can affect the overall duration, cost, and quality targets. Therefore, based on these issues, advanced robotic technologies have been developed to …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Design, Fabrication and Testing of Excavate Machine for Multipurpose Applications
Abstract: The research work of square hole digger is based on civil construction and agriculture applications. One of the main challenges faced in the construction industry is to dig a square hole for laying pillar beams. The current systems and methods used for digging purpose are not achieving correct dimensions. The main challenge in the construction site was to dig a square hole for pillar beams with correct dimensions, and also …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Construction Safety Enhancement in Thermal Power Plant using Data Analysis and Statistics
Abstract: Each activity of construction industries is associated with its risk that requires more focus to mitigate it as soon as possible to make work area safer. To mitigate these risks, site execution team and site safety team jointly inspect the site through various site auditing tools and identified all hazards and risk on scheduled basis. After documented all these hazards, control measures are decided to implement at site to prevent …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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A Survey on IOT Based Smart Helmet for Construction Workers
Abstract: The construction industry has always been the most arduous area to work in because of risks associated with the health of the workers. Government has made it mandatory for workers to wear helmets when working on sites as ensuring safety of workers is important. But the regular helmet does not make big change when it comes to health-related hazards caused while working on sites. This review paper aims to provide …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Safety Issues with Tower Crane and Remedial Measures
Abstract: Tower cranes are the focus of execution on today’s typical building construction sites. Tower crane has to hoist and transport a variety of loads near and above people, under crowded conditions, occasionally with overlapping work zones, and often within time, budget, and labor constraints. This leads to the safety risk on sites that are intrinsically hazardous. This paper identifies the major factors affecting safety of tower-crane and evaluates the degree …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–21 Read article