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A Framework for Evaluating the Impact of Construction Research and Development on University, Construction Industry, and Government
DownloadFall 2016
Research and development (R&D) partnerships among universities, industries, and government agencies involve investigative activities that may result in new discoveries and innovations. While R&D partnerships are critical for the technological advancement of the construction industry, they require...
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A Framework for Multi-Criteria Lifecycle Assessment of Building Systems in the Construction Industry
DownloadSpring 2018
The increasing awareness of the sustainable implications of the construction industry requires an expansion in the types of assessment criteria used to evaluate the systems deployed in building. This expansion allows engineers to consider several criteria of various natures (e.g., economic and...
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Application of Competency Management System in Safety Performance: A Case Study of a Canadian Structural Steel and Erection Industry
DownloadFall 2017
The construction industry is the most hazardous industry because of the nature of its tasks and insufficient proactive approaches confronting the incidents. A safe work environment is needed for workers as they are the key components of the construction industry and should not be exposed to the...
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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...
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Understanding absenteeism in construction: a pilot study on industrial construction in Alberta
DownloadSpring 2010
Absenteeism is a factor that adversely influences construction productivity. Construction employers in Alberta have been trying to address high levels of absenteeism on their projects but they have not been successful so far. This study aims at a better understanding of absenteeism on...