In recent years, applications of Blockchain technology (BCT) have been progressing at a
galloping rate in miscellaneous fields, such as finance, education, travel, healthcare, and …

The development of digital transformation in the construction industry has led to the
increasing adoption of smart contracts. As programmable applications to automatically write …

Timely payment of project participants is crucial for successful completion of construction
projects, however the construction industry worldwide suffers from poor payment practices …

Interim payment provisions in construction projects are susceptible to unfair practices. In
construction project participants with varying financial capacities belonging to different …

The construction industry has dynamic supply chains with multiple suppliers usually
engaged in short-term relationships. Government legislation, novel types of payment …

Hydropower project construction faces huge complexities and uncertainties. Construction
claims are very likely to occur, creating losses to contractors and resulting in damage at …

Late payment, and indeed no payment, is a rampant and chronic problem that has plagued
the global construction industry for too long. Recent development in blockchain technology …

Considering the experience-orientation of the construction industry, the valuable experience
of similar historical cases is important reference to resolve new problems, while research …

Delayed payment is becoming a critical issue in the construction industry. Late payment
and/or nonpayment cause severe cash-flow problems to contractors and across the entire …

Disputes are common and widespread in subcontracting practices and would ultimately lead
to litigation resulting in significant negative consequences including delay, increased cost …