The identification of key factors for construction project success enables appropriate
allocation of limited resources. Most of the related past work only identified critical success …

A new approach for resource scheduling using genetic algorithms (GAs) is presented here.
The methodology does not depend on any set of heuristic rules. Instead, its strength lies in …

In order for the construction industry to improve its poor safety performance it needs to learn
from its mistakes and put the lessons learned to good use. This need calls for effective …

Abstract The Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry strongly affects the
economy, the environment, and society as a whole. However, when compared to other …

New electrolyte solutions based on ternary and quaternary solvent mixtures containing
significant amounts of toluene (tol) have been evaluated. Liquid electrolytes containing …

Safety is a major concern in the construction industry. Recent studies have shown that many
construction fatalities are related to design and could have been avoided with proper design …

A neural network analysis was conducted on a quantitative occupational safety and health
management system (OSHMS) audit with accident data obtained from the Singapore …

Abstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) is foreseen as a key element in the
improvements of future construction's productivity. Currently, very few solutions allow the …

Many researchers agree that smoother construction would result from better communication
between designers and constructors about specific requirements and constraints for …

Entecavir is an oral antiviral drug with selective activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV). We
conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalating study in patients with chronic …