This paper aims to develop a roadmap for ISO 9001-certified construction companiesn to
move towards effective Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation. Although ISO …

Different fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) methods are typically developed for
conventional fuzzy numbers (FNs), mainly triangular and trapezoidal FNs. The ascending …

The post-contract phase of the construction process remains critical to cost management.
Several techniques have been used to facilitate effective cost management in this phase …

The performance of a building project is a key determinant of its ultimate success. The failure
of a construction project can be attributed to a variety of issues. Among these criteria …

This study attempted to integrate the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide
(MEPDG) analysis into the life cycle assessment (LCA) framework to explore the potential of …

Housing is fundamental to the welfare of people and society. On the contrary, housing may
impose costs on users as regards their health and quality of life. These costs are not only …

Infrastructure implementation and renovation in cities require work on public roads that
impact the daily lives of road users and local population and commerce. Although the study …

Assessing industrial heritage adaptive reuse projects as a dynamic process in a broader
social context such as a neighboring community facilitates a better understanding of their …

Social costs are the overall impact of economic activity on the welfare of society. Social costs
are the'invisible'components of building operations, hence are not included in the tender …

The construction industry is criticized due to poor stakeholder management. Whereas, the
stakeholders play important roles in the completion of construction projects in line with their …