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Fall 2021

Jafari, Parinaz

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...

Spring 2013

Inyang, Ndukeabasi I

Residential construction activities are predominantly physical in nature and are usually executed in uncomfortable environments at a fast pace. Workers in this industry require physical stamina as daily tasks often require prolonged standing, bending, stooping, material handling, working in...

Fall 2016

Daoud, Ahmed OE

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...

Fall 2014

Al-Hussein, Riphay

This research focuses on the accounts payable function in construction firms. The cash conversion cycle includes accounts payable and accounts receivable support functions. Research objectives focus on mapping the existing accounts payable processes in construction, building a model to represent...

Fall 2018

Amini Khafri, Amin

Earned value management (EVM) is an integrated project control method that incorporates project scope, budget, and schedule. EVM uses various metrics to report project cost or schedule performance, such as the cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI). In addition to...

Spring 2023

Abdel-Jaber, Omar

The process to fabricate windows for buildings begins with information provided through a web-based tool (also known as a Configure Price Quote), which includes window specifications and geometric information. The fabrication of the windows in the production line consists of the fabrication of...

Spring 2016

Zaman, Hamid U

Operational maintenance of the wastewater collection system is an important part of urban infrastructure management. It involves various activities, such as visual inspection, low-pressure flushing (LPF), high-pressure flushing (HPF), catch basin cleaning, and hydro-mechanized cleaning. Large...

2005

Shaheen, Ahmed Abdel-Hameed Ibrahim

Fall 2013

Younes,Bashar

Construction project costs are exchanged in the form of large numbers of purchase orders, which translates into many thousands of invoices. In typical contractual relationships, these invoices are exchanged between all parties involved in a construction project, including owners, engineers,...

Spring 2015

Zarekani,Mojgan

The concept of quality of life has been an ongoing subject of discussion—both theoretical and empirical—in the field of urban development. There is strong subjective (opinion-based) evidence suggesting the existence of a link between an individual’s perception of their living environment and...