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Theses and Dissertations
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Items in this Collection
- 3Communication
- 2Lean Construction
- 2Machine Learning
- 2Social Network Analysis
- 1 crane operations
- 1Construction Contracts
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Fall 2021
The management of project documentation involves processing a large amount of important information embedded in different contract and project specification documents. Although contract-related documentation is critical for effective information flow and—in turn—successful project management, it...
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Last Planner System and the Role of Social Interaction: A Social Network Analysis Perspective
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Lean construction is a new project management method that focuses on increasing quality and value and, by contrast, decreasing any type of waste. Lean management consists of some principles and concepts that have to be noticed to implement effective Lean management and take advantage of it. Based...
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Multimodal Hand Signal and Speech Communication Classification Framework for the Construction Industry: The Case of Communication between Crane Signalman and Crane Operator
DownloadFall 2023
On construction sites, communication is key to boosting teamwork and improving worker performance. It allows workers to coordinate their activities, share information, and respond to potential hazards quickly and efficiently. In current practice, workers on construction sites typically rely on...