Table of contents - Special Issue: Advances in digital engineering, computing and simulation for the AEC industry
Guest Editors: Peng Wu, Keith Hampson, Jun Wang, Xiao Li
A review of integrated applications of BIM and related technologies in whole building life cycle
Qingfeng Meng, Yifan Zhang, Zhen Li, Weixiang Shi, Jun Wang, Yanhui Sun, Li Xu, Xiangyu WangThe purpose of this paper is to summarize the current applications of BIM, the integration of related technologies and the tendencies and challenges systematically.
Exploring and verifying BIM-based energy simulation for building operations
Hong Xian Li, Zhiliang Ma, Hexu Liu, Jun Wang, Mohamed Al-Hussein, Anthony MillsThe operational phase of a building's lifecycle is receiving increasing attention, as it consumes an enormous amount of energy and results in tremendous detrimental impacts on the…
BIM-based life-cycle environmental assessment of prefabricated buildings
Yingbo Ji, Kai Qi, Yuan Qi, Yan Li, Hong Xian Li, Zhen Lei, Yan LiuThis research aims to propose a comparative environmental analysis of conventional and prefabricated construction techniques utilizing a building information modelling (BIM…
Developing a building information modeling–based performance management system for public–private partnerships
Jingfeng Yuan, Xuewei Li, Yongjian Ke, Wei Xu, Zhao Xu, M. SkibnewskiEffective performance management (PM) in public–private partnership (PPP) projects is critical to realizing value for money (VFM). This study aims to provide an in-depth…
Modeling and performance evaluation of PPP projects utilizing IFC extension and enhanced matter-element method
Zhao Xu, Xiang Wang, Ya Xiao, Jingfeng YuanThere is often a lack of accurate performance evaluation in Public–Private Partnership (PPP) projects. It is a challenging issue to effectively use Building Information Modeling…
The use of building information modelling by quantity surveyors in facilities management roles
Melanie Stride, Carol K.H. Hon, Rui Liu, Bo XiaAdoption of building information modelling (BIM) in facilities management (FM) provides an information platform to store and exchange asset data. Quantity Surveyors, with cost…
Dynamic safety prewarning mechanism of human–machine–environment using computer vision
Wenpei Xu, Ting-Kwei WangThis study provides a safety prewarning mechanism, which includes a comprehensive risk assessment model and a safety prewarning system. The comprehensive risk assessment model is…
Visualised inspection system for monitoring environmental anomalies during daily operation and maintenance
Xiang Xie, Qiuchen Lu, David Rodenas-Herraiz, Ajith Kumar Parlikad, Jennifer Mary SchoolingVisual inspection and human judgement form the cornerstone of daily operations and maintenance (O&M) services activities carried out by facility managers nowadays. Recent advances…
Development of virtual reality and stereo-panoramic environments for construction safety training
Idris Jeelani, Kevin Han, Alex AlbertWorkers and construction professionals are generally not proficient in recognizing and managing safety hazards. Although valuable, traditional training experiences have not…
Social media analytics in the construction industry comparison study between China and the United States
Liyaning Tang, Logan Griffith, Matt Stevens, Mary HardieThe purpose of this paper is to discover similarities and differences in the construction industry in China and the United States by using data analytic tools on data crawled from…
Screening patents of ICT in construction using deep learning and NLP techniques
Hengqin Wu, Geoffrey Shen, Xue Lin, Minglei Li, Boyu Zhang, Clyde Zhengdao LiThis study proposes an approach to solve the fundamental problem in using query-based methods (i.e. searching engines and patent retrieval tools) to screen patents of information…
Optimization algorithms for construction site layout planning: a systematic literature review
Maozeng Xu, Zhongya Mei, Siyu Luo, Yi TanThis paper aims to analyze and provide insight on the algorithms for the optimization of construction site layout planning (CSLP). It resolves problems, such as the selection of…
Effects of occupant behaviour on energy performance in buildings: a green and non-green building comparison
Laura Almeida, Vivian W.Y. Tam, Khoa N. Le, Yujuan SheOccupants are one of the most impacting factors in the overall energy performance of buildings, according to literature. Occupants’ behaviours and actions may impact the overall…
Multi-agent based safety computational experiment system for shield tunneling projects
Hui Lu, Junxiong Qi, Jue Li, Yong Xie, Gangyan Xu, Hongwei WangIn shield tunneling projects, human, shield machine and underground environment are tightly coupled and interacted. Accidents often occur under dysfunctional interactions among…
Simplified analysis of cable-stayed bridges with longitudinal viscous dampers
Xu Li, Jun Li, Xiaoyi Zhang, Jianfeng Gao, Chao ZhangViscous dampers are commonly used in large span cable-stayed bridges to mitigate seismic effects and have achieved great success.
Multi-skill project scheduling with skill evolution and cooperation effectiveness
Qian Li, Qinshan Sun, Sha Tao, Xinglin GaoRecently, there has been increasing focus on the development of multi-skilled workforce in project management. The purpose of this paper is to investigate a multi-skill project…
Simulation analysis of incentives on employees' acceptance of foreign joint venture management practices: a case study
Jingxiao Zhang, You Ouyang, Hui Li, Pablo Ballesteros-Pérez, Martin SkitmoreCultural differences between employees of different nationalities are hindering the development of some transnational joint ventures. Describing and modelling the positive (or…
Network planning of urban underground logistics system with hub-and-spoke layout: two phase cluster-based approach
Wanjie Hu, Jianjun Dong, Bon-Gang Hwang, Rui Ren, Zhilong ChenUnderground logistics system (ULS) is recognized as sustainable alleviator to road-dominated urban logistics infrastructure with various social and environmental benefits. The…
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