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View article: Idenitfying Barriers & Enablers to Improve WHS Outcomes in Australian Small Construction Businesses
Idenitfying Barriers & Enablers to Improve WHS Outcomes in Australian Small Construction Businesses Open
Despite its important socio-economic contributions, the Australian construction industry has a poor WHS record. Efforts to improve WHS tend to focus on and be led by, large organisations due to the resources that they have and their abilit…
View article: Implications for design and construct contractors operating in a public private partnership environment: an Australian perspective
Implications for design and construct contractors operating in a public private partnership environment: an Australian perspective Open
The term Design and Construct (D&C) is a well-established description of a procurement method in which the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders are clearly defined. The advent of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) brings …
View article: A revised framework for managing construction health and safety risks based on ISO 31000
A revised framework for managing construction health and safety risks based on ISO 31000 Open
There is an increasing demand being placed on those managing construction projects to complete their work efficiently; while also ensuring that the risks associated with financial, environmental protection, health, safety and quality are s…
View article: A critical review of the feasibility of emerging technologies for improving safety behavior on construction sites
A critical review of the feasibility of emerging technologies for improving safety behavior on construction sites Open
The categorizations of technologies add value to the body of knowledge in terms of generic requirements for their implementation and adaptation on construction sites.
View article: Constructing the future of the city centre: realizing visions
Constructing the future of the city centre: realizing visions Open
As cities are being asked to transition to a new future shaped by significant social, economic and environmental challenges, renewed attention is being given to the urban development process, and on how this process has to be more inclusiv…
View article: Implementation of Building Information Modelling in infrastructure construction projects: a study of dimensions and strategies
Implementation of Building Information Modelling in infrastructure construction projects: a study of dimensions and strategies Open
The emergence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has revolutionized the infrastructure construction industry by introducing real-time and collaborative information management tools to be used throughout the lifecycle of projects.The i…
View article: A Building Information Modelling (BIM) Approach to the Systematic Management of Construction Projects
A Building Information Modelling (BIM) Approach to the Systematic Management of Construction Projects Open
Recent advancements in information technology have benefited the construction sector in more effective storage, analysis, and transmission of information. Making proper project decisions is hinged upon the verified and timely information p…
View article: Conceptualising Project Uncertainty in the Context of Building Refurbishment Safety: A Systematic Review
Conceptualising Project Uncertainty in the Context of Building Refurbishment Safety: A Systematic Review Open
Project uncertainty is an inherent attribute in safety-critical projects, such as building refurbishment. While it has been suggested that project safety performance is often challenged due to project uncertainty, uncertainties are yet to …
View article: Achieving Sustainable Procurement in Construction Projects: The Pivotal Role of a Project Management Office
Achieving Sustainable Procurement in Construction Projects: The Pivotal Role of a Project Management Office Open
Environmental and ecological impacts associated with construction activities have become an ever-increasing concern, especially the considerable amount of waste generated on construction sites. Regulations and growing client pressure on me…
View article: A knowledge-based planning assessment approach for timely delivery of construction projects
A knowledge-based planning assessment approach for timely delivery of construction projects Open
Planning is the first phase throughout the project lifecycle that ensures proper execution based on correct estimations to achieve objectives. Leveraging previous lessons learned significantly help to rectify planning mistakes and use more…
View article: A framework for conceptualising the organisational communications of a project management office
A framework for conceptualising the organisational communications of a project management office Open
The project management office (PMO) plays a key role in linking the strategic and operational levels of a project-based enterprise.Fulfilling this mission requires effective collaboration with stakeholders since PMOs can no longer operate …
View article: Implementation of building information modelling in infrastructure construction projects: a study of dimensions and strategies
Implementation of building information modelling in infrastructure construction projects: a study of dimensions and strategies Open
The emergence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has revolutionized the infrastructure construction industry by introducing real-time and collaborative information management tools to be used throughout the lifecycle of projects. The …
View article: Organizational Factors and Risk Management in the Mining Industry
Organizational Factors and Risk Management in the Mining Industry Open
Organizational factors are considered part of the broader human factors domain and have long been suspected to have a significant influence on individual and group behavior in the workplace, although there is little research on their influ…
View article: The relationship between organizational factors and residual risk in the mining industry – a protocol for updating a systematic review
The relationship between organizational factors and residual risk in the mining industry – a protocol for updating a systematic review Open
Organizational factors have long been suspected to have the greatest influence on individual and group behavior in the workplace, although there is little research on their influence in mining workplaces. In addition, there is little resea…
View article: Organizational Factors, Residual Risk Management and Accident Causation in the Mining Industry: A Systematic Literature Review
Organizational Factors, Residual Risk Management and Accident Causation in the Mining Industry: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Organizational factors are considered part of the broader human factors domain that links three aspects of industrial set-ups, namely, the job, the individual and the organization and how these impact on employee health and safety. The bro…
View article: A conceptual model of psychological contracts in construction projects
A conceptual model of psychological contracts in construction projects Open
The strategic importance of relationship style contracting is recognised in the construction industry. Both public and private sector clients are stipulating more integrated and collaborative forms of procurement. Despite relationship and …
View article: Building Information Modelling and Standardised Construction Contracts: a Content Analysis of the GC21 Contract
Building Information Modelling and Standardised Construction Contracts: a Content Analysis of the GC21 Contract Open
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is seen as a panacea to many of the ills confronting the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. In spite of its well documented benefits the widespread integration of BIM into the pro…
View article: An investigation of psychological contracts in construction procurement
An investigation of psychological contracts in construction procurement Open
Purpose: A psychological contract (PC) is an unwritten contract with mutual obligations as the central issue and it fills the gaps in a relationship and shapes employee behaviour. To date, there has been limited research that has examined …
View article: Using relationship-based procurement for the provision of infrastructure
Using relationship-based procurement for the provision of infrastructure Open
The last two decades has seen the evolution of Relational Contracting methods, such as Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), as alternative procurement approaches to traditional methods of delivering public infrastructure. Competing demands …