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Study on Compilation and Application of Engineering Cost Index for Construction Project in China
Authors: Ke Hong , Wu Rui Zhu , Luo Gao Feng
Published: August 2013

Engineering cost index is one of the core tools to reflect the change of supply and demand in construction market and the level of productivity development. This paper comprehensively analyzes the actuality of compilation and application of engineering cost index from some representative provinces and cities in China, and systematically introduces and contrasts the application of engineering cost index in developed and developing countries or regions, providing reference for the engineering cost index during the transition to market economy in our country in the transition period, making it the edge tool to control engineering cost in a reasonable way.
Building National Form of Chinese Contemporary Residential Design
Authors: Li Zhu , Tan Wen Di , Chen Lei
Published: August 2013

With the rapid development of the city today, follow the same pattern of the contemporary Chinese residential building design style has become a universal phenomenon. The development of modern residential building national form is one of the important tasks of the designers, the traditional Chinese "harmony" idea has always told people to respect for nature, respect for tradition. Analysis and extraction of Chinese elements in the design of modern residential building, in detail, color, style, has a good reference for the development of national traditional.
Application of Internet of Things Technology in the Property Management of Intelligent Residential District
Authors: Jiang Bo
Published: August 2013

This article is in view of the development of residential communities tends to be intelligent, digital, network-based, take the property management of intelligent residential district as the object of study and analyze the application of Internet of Things technology in the property management system of intelligent residential district. And a property management platform of intelligent residential district was built based on the IOT technology and the implement steps were set forth in this article, all of which is order to lay the foundation for building the intelligent community and developing intelligence and perception city.
Study on the Problems and Countermeasures of Rural Drinking Water Safety Engineering Construction and Management in China
Authors: He Xiao Ke , Qin Cheng Min
Published: August 2013

The construction of China's rural drinking water safety project to have achieved stage results was summarized, and has analyzed the problems of the direction of investment and money management to be not clear, the project legal person subject to be unknown, project bidding to be not real, construction quality to be not high, poor operation and management in China rural safe drinking water project construction and management. The countermeasures have been put forward to solve the problems.
Using Fuzzy Matter-Element Model and Triangular Fuzzy AHP Method to Select the International Construction Project Material Suppliers
Authors: Guan Jun , Zhang Zhi Hui , Wu Yong
Published: August 2013

Selection of material supplier is important to international construction project management, and can bring impacts on the project's quality, schedule and cost. Considering the features of international construction projects, we built a selection decision-making evaluation index system. Triangular fuzzy AHP (Analysis of Hierarchy Process) method was used to calculate the weights of evaluation index. Using the medium value of triangular fuzzy number, a simple and convenient method was developed to test the consistency of judgment matrix. Base on calculating the weights of evaluation index, a fuzzy matter-element model was proposed to calculate the comprehensive evaluation values. Taking the selection of cement suppliers of the Congo (Brazzaville) National Road One Second Project as an example, the Euclid closeness of alternative suppliers was calculated to determine the ranking order of alternatives.
BIM-Based Commercial Real Estate Operations Flatten Structure Research
Authors: Xu Yong Ge , Zhang Zhen
Published: August 2013

This article use the application of BIM concept and commercial real estate operator characteristics, combined with the organizational structure of the existing problems of the traditional operators to re-design the organizational structure of traditional commercial real estate operations mode. The design of the organizational structure, proposed an association between strengthening the organization, emphasizing decentralization, the establishment of the principle of non-hierarchical organizational structure,established wisdom layer, operation layer and client layer separation BIM to work together on core business operations in flattened organizational structure model. It is a new production and management methods to improve business operational efficiencies, reduce operating costs.
Communication Network Analysis of Project Teams in Korean Building Constructions
Authors: Kim Jae Yeob , No Sang Tae , Park Yong Kyu
Published: August 2013

This study used social network analysis (SNA) in order to analyze communication relationship between project team members in typical cases of Korean building constructions. Data was collected by conducting a survey from key members of construction project teams. We analyzed and digitized degree centrality by using Netminer, a SNA analysis program. According to the result of analysis in communication frequency, intermediate managers such as construction deputy managers were shown the highest and architectural designers were shown the lowest. With respect to communication credibility, construction managers were shown the highest and architectural designers were shown to be low. We discovered that intermediate managers and construction managers of the construction teams play important role in the communication of project teams.
A Group Decision Making Model of Water Resources Management Based on Supporting Degrees of Experts
Authors: Zhao Ya Jun , Zhang Feng , Zhang Dong
Published: August 2013

A group decision making model based on supporting degrees of experts is proposed for selecting the best potential solution to the degradation of the Shiyang river basin. In order to balance the expectations of each expert, a weighted arithematic average based PROMETHEE method is employed to aggregate the opinions from different departments. The weights of experts are calculated by using the corresponding supporting degrees after experts presented their rankings of the alternatives instead of assigning them a priori weight subjectively.
The Application of Earned Value Management in Small and Medium-Sized Hydropower Stations Project
Authors: Zhang Jing Yang , Wang Song Jiang
Published: August 2013

Earned value management is a prerequisite for the wide range of applications in the practice of project management at home and abroad. In this paper, As to the quality of the target cost and schedule goal, To the project cost and schedule performance evaluation, On the basis of reading the relevant literature and researching at home and abroad. Using theory and method, which cost and schedule performance evaluation of earned value management as the research object. Application of project management software, It is greatly meaningful to applying earn value management model to small and medium-sized hydropower stations project.
A Study on Application of Supportive Housing in Chinese Affordable Housing
Authors: Jiang Hai Tao , Ban Qi Chao
Published: August 2013

Due to relatively primitive construction methods and insufficient relevant design experiences, resource and energy waste is still a major concern in Chinese affordable housing in recently years. Assessing basing on the information of the currently available technology and construction method, it is unlikely that the above issue can be resolved in the next a few years. Therefore, it is imperative to introduce a new affordable residential typology named Chinese Skeleton Infill CSI housing. After studying the inherent characteristics of this new supportive housing typology, it is believed that it can effectively improve the current situation with energy and resource consumption. It is believed that the CSI housing can be suitably applied in affordable housing project and bring social and economic significance.
Application of BIM on Quantity Estimate for Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Cheng Ying Mei , Chen Jyun Yu
Published: August 2013

The focus of this study is on the differences in quantity estimates made by BIM and a senior engineer using conventional method for materials needed during construction. BIM-Revit Architecture 2012 is utilized to establish the information for two actual cases the control room for a new construction and a single floor on a school campus to conduct estimates for the amount of reinforced concrete needed. For comparison, an engineer with considerable experience is also asked to perform the above estimate. Data from the two estimates are compared and the unit price obtained from the Public Construction Commission is applied to calculate the price difference. The result shows that in Case 1, the engineers estimate is higher than that of BIM by 1.33%, while in Case 2, the engineers estimate is higher than that of BIM by 0.30%. The results indicate that estimates made by BIM have high accuracy. Thus, applying BIM toward the construction industry may effectively reduce human errors such as omissions and miscalculations.
Game Analysis on Collusion Tender in the Construction Projects Bidding
Authors: Shi Hai Bing , Li Xue Wu , Xu Hao Jia
Published: August 2013

Causes and main forms of collusion tender in the bidding of construction projects were analyzed. In accordance mainly with the characteristics of the collusion tender, one-off game and repeated game analysis models were established respectively on the two common forms of complementary bid and bid rotation between bidders. They were analyzed with the relevant principles of the game theory. Based on the results of analysis, strategy and measures to collusion tender were proposed from the perspective of the bid inviting party.
Study on Regional Expression of Space Design in City Commercial Pedestrian Street
Authors: Xu Xiao Li , Liang Jing , Xie Lin Na , Chen Hui Hui
Published: August 2013

The significance of the regional expression for space design in commercial pedestrian street was described. Problems including planning and design, space characteristics, environmental facilities, transport planning and space layout were analyzed. Finally, regional expression strategy of space design are put forward, that include the expression of regional culture of cities, identified space, composite space form and perfect transportation planning.
Route Selection of Expressway Based on VE and AHP
Authors: Zhu Hong Zhang , Chen Yao Qiang
Published: August 2013

The route selection is a very important job in the planning and construction of the expressway. Various elements such as construction costs, social benefits, environmental impact, and so on should be taken into consideration in planning out a technically feasible and economically reasonable route. In this paper, functional analysis was conducted on many route selections through Value Engineering (VE), and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was applied to determine the weight of each functional parameter and then the value coefficient of each plan was calculated so that the optimal expressway route selection plan can be achieved.
Application of Gray-Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation in Duration Risk Forecast of Hydropower Project
Authors: An Hui , Tang Shou Yuan , Wang Ru
Published: August 2013

Period risk study and gray-fuzzy comprehensive evaluation is introduced and extended into hydropower project in this paper. The characteristics of hydropower project and the importance of duration risk are analyzed, and duration risk study and gray-fuzzy comprehensive evaluation is used to hydropower project based on an index system. A gray-fuzzy comprehensive evaluation predictive model is built and applied to a hydropower project. The result show that the model and method proposed is valid.
Study and Application of Information Management System for Government-Invested Construction Projects
Authors: Wang Xiao Hui , Li Hong Nan , Liu Jun , Jiang Shao Hua , Ma Hong Chao
Published: August 2013

Government-invested construction projects have their own characteristics, and effective management can be achieved only by adopting corresponding appropriate management approaches. The characteristics of government-invested construction project management and corresponding serious problems existed in present management are analyzed and summarized at first. Secondly, the countermeasures to above problems are put forward. Then, an information management system framework for government-invested project management is proposed on the basis of the foregoing work. This framework can realize the fusion of project information management system and E-government system and achieve the institutionalization, standardization, informatization and lifecycle management for government-invested project by means of multiple modernized information technologies and professional software. Finally, the development and application of the developed information system validate the effectiveness to promote the management level of government-invested construction project. The work involved in this paper can provide reference for the management of other similar construction projects.
Research on the History and Characteristics of Xi'an Higher Learning Institutions' Planning and Architecture Design
Authors: Wang Yuan Shun , Meng Fan Jiao , Gou Wei Feng
Published: August 2013

Research and discussion on Xian higher learning institutions planning and architecture design both home and abroad both have the phenomenon of inadequate basic date on construction schedule, planning and architecture design principles etc. This article based on basic data and oral history interview of experiencers tries to correct the amend the mentioned problems and discusses and probes into the history and characteristics of higher learning institutions planning and architecture design in Xian .
Hydraulic Construction Project Safety Management: A Human Side Perspective
Authors: Cai Hou Qing
Published: August 2013

Through analyzing the causes of safety accidents in hydraulic construction projects, this article argues that the main direct causes of safety accidents are working against regulation, commanding against regulation and ineffective technical countermeasures. However, the deep reasons are mainly human side factors: people are usually hard to keep absolute consciousness within eight working hours, and generally have such mental inclinations as subjective assuming, trying fortune, energy-saving, rebellion, etc. So, for hydraulic construction project safety management, taking account of human side factors and implementing corresponding countermeasures are fundamental.
Establishing of Construction Project Risk Indicators System Based on Factor Analysis
Authors: Xia Li Ming , Li Xue Na
Published: August 2013

The project is the carrier of national investment of fixed assets. The improvement of the level of project management has a positive role in promoting the growth of the national economy and maintaining the national economic long-term prosperity and stability. Based on the risk characteristics of construction project, this paper firstly identifies and determines the 43 initial risk indicators which affect the projects; secondly it uses expert scoring method to determine the degree of satisfaction of the initial risk indicators; thirdly it analyzes the sample data with the advantages of the analysis factor analysis in data processing and finally constructs the risk indicators system which affects construction projects.
The Exploration of BIM Technology Application in the Building Fire Emergency Plan
Authors: Bi Xiao Yu , Wang Jia , Zhang Jing Yan
Published: August 2013

Abstract: The fire emergency plan has a great important significance for fire rescue works. In this paper, based on the investigation of the latest research about fire emergency plan and the deficiencies of the existing plan,which is short of building interior detailed information , BIM technology is used in building fire emergency plan’s research, which has advantages of three-dimensional visual modeling and detailed information model containing building structure, components, equipments and so on. Furthermore, a research process for the automatic generation and optimization of plans are designed. Finally in order to realize the intelligent plan , a new idea about the application of the BIM technology in the fire emergency plan is developed .
The Construction Agency's Reasonable Profit Research Based on System Dynamics
Authors: Wang Yan , Wang Liang
Published: August 2013

The government investment in the construction project general always use of the design budgetary estimate as the construction-agent charge fees foundation, and with reference to the owners management cost rate to calculate the construction-agent charge. By analyzing the composition of the construction-agent charge and the difference between the owners management cost and the construction-agent charge, studying of the composition and rates of construction-agent charge in various key cities nationwide in detail, pointing out the fact that the current generation of construction-agent charge rates are too low, and then established a system dynamics model and analyzed the relationship between a reasonable profit margins and project success rate dynamically. Pointed out the necessity of a reasonable profit margin, and make same recommendations accordingly.
A Comparison of the Relative Advantages of China and India in International Construction
Authors: Chen Chuan , Martek Igor , Shah Mona
Published: August 2013

China and India are two of the worlds largest countries, sharing between them some 40% of the worlds population. They are also two of the worlds fastest growing economies. However, while China and India shared similar rates of growth into the 1990s China has pulled away and sustained significantly higher growth rates over the last two decades. This disparity is especially reflected in the growth rates for the Chinese and Indian construction and construction services sectors. Thus, the ability of China to consistently outperform India in construction is of interest. Theories on the determinants of national competitiveness suggest sources of sustained advantage. A list of factors was compiled and developed as a survey. Eighteen experts familiar with the construction industry in China and India responded to the survey. Overall, China and India are shown to have their own unique advantages, yet the number and strength of Chinese advantages is greater. While a survey instrument of this nature has its limitations, the findings offer practitioners and policy makers insights into the sources of national competitive advantage in construction for China and India.
Construction of the Core Competitiveness Evaluation Index System of Engineering Consulting Firm Based on Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP)
Authors: Shen Long Jiang , Ruan Lian Fa , Ye Jun Bo
Published: August 2013

According to the characteristics of the engineering consulting industry, this paper builds engineering consulting firms core competitiveness evaluation index system, and uses fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) to determine the indexes weight. We hope to provide a reference for the establishment of core competitiveness of the engineering consulting firm.
The Study of Safety Management in Constructional Engineering
Authors: Zhu Rong Jie , Peng Ying , Chen Yu Shui
Published: August 2013

Being the unshakably important component of constructional engineering management, safety management drew the attention of all construction enterprises. However, hidden dangers still remain in many building projects. This thesis analyzes these major safety problems in constructional engineering management and gives effective measures that should be adopted in constructional engineering management in order to avoid accidents in building projects by improving the safety management level of constructional engineering.
The Study on Hotspot Research Fields of Beijing Municipal Scientific and Technical Innovation - Based on the Statistical Analysis of Novelty Search Projects in 2007-2011
Authors: Zhang Wei , Du Yun , Xiao Wen , Chen Shen Jing , Gao Wen
Published: August 2013

The sci-tech novelty search institutes have accumulated a large number of novelty search commissioned data, processed scientific and technical information, professional novelty search reports and other valuable information. The statistical analysis of the information mentioned above can reflect the characteristics of one regions sci-tech innovation activities from one perspective. In this paper, based on the information of novelty search projects accomplished by Beijing Municipal Institute of Science and Technology Information in 2007-2011, we make statistical analysis on the subjects of the novelty search projects, and obtain four hotspot research fields of Beijing municipal sci-tech innovation in nearly five years: electronic information, new energy and energy efficient, optical mechanical and electronic integration, resource and environment. Then the important research branches in each hotspot research field are figured out. And one typical sci-tech innovation case is given in each hotspot research field. At last, based on the analysis of novelty search projects, the hotspots in four research fields mentioned above are put forward for the researchers to reference and make new breakthrough.
A History of the Evolution of Building Control in Hong Kong (1841-1997)
Authors: Zou Han
Published: August 2013

In the colonial period during 1841 to 1997, Hong Kong had developed much from a fishing village to an international metropolis and also the building industry developed at the same time. This paper takes a historic view to review the evolution of building control in Hong Kong, and then the characteristics in each phase can be summed up. The legislation of building control of Hong Kong set an example especially for high-density urbanization.
A Study on Construction Technology of XuPingnan Expressway ATB Base
Authors: Peng Tan
Published: August 2013

Because of its preventing reflection cracks on the base of the asphalt macadam, improving the high temperature stability and resistance to water damage ability etc, it is getting more and more widely used, but when ATB30 base construction and prone to aggregate segregation and compaction characteristics, combining entity Xu Ping south highway engineering research, puts forward the reasonable paving and rolling technology, effectively avoid the aggregate segregation, improve the degree of compaction, guarantees the construction quality and progress.
Reference to Similar Work in the 99 Version of the FIDIC Construction Contract Change Valuation Methods to Improve Research
Authors: Xia Li Ming , Guo Ran
Published: August 2013

Variations are ubiquitous during the building period of construction projects, and their impact on the cost of projects has been confirmed by theory and practice. Therefore, engineers should determine the rates of variation accurately. Under the Conditions of Contract for Construction (FIDIC 99), the paper studied how to determinate variation rates with reference to similar work, which included defining similar work and determining new rates with reference to similar work.
Discussion on Application of PDCA Theory in Metal and Non-Metal Mine Safety Standardization Management System
Authors: Liu Ye Jiao , Tian Zhi Chao , Han Mei , Ren Yu Hui
Published: August 2013

The article introduces the concept of mine safety standardization, puts forward the ideas and theories that mine safety standardization management system should follow, analyzes the elements of metal and non-metal mine safety standardization and their PDCA mechanism and finally shows the establishment process of metal and non-metal mine safety standardization management system.
Analysis of Unsafe Acts in Mine Roof Accident and Prevention Measures
Authors: Yin Wen Tao , Fu Gui , Gao Ping , Shi Shang Hong
Published: August 2013

According to the research of Heinrich, DuPont Company and U.S. National Security Council, more than 80% of accidents are caused by individuals’ unsafe acts. In order to eliminate unsafe acts causing mine roof accidents, 10 types of common unsafe acts were summarized and 4 kinds occur most frequently based on 40 typical roof accidents, these 4 kinds of common unsafe acts are not choose the right work methods(20%), not prevent unsafe acts of others(17.5%), not check the environment(15%), nobody observe roof while working(12.5%). And then, corresponding safe acts are given. Finally, 4 types of improving measures are proposed, they are unsafe acts demonstration via 3-D animation, virtual reality training, unsafe acts knowledge contest and pithy formula teaching.
Construction Productivity Factors Affected by the Motivation of Foreign Laborers in Construction Fields
Authors: Shin Yoon Seok , Kim Jin Dong , Kim Tae Yong , Kim Gwang Hee
Published: August 2013

These days, it is necessary to introduce motivational methods for foreign workers on construction sites in order to improve the productivity of Korean construction companies. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the motivational factors of East Asian laborers working on Korean construction fields in order to better understand the characteristics of foreign laborers. Of the motivational factors, economic factors among were considered more important than social and psychological factors for East Asian construction workers. And the importance averages of the construction workers from three ethnic groups were found to be statistically equal in terms of economic and social factors, but were not for psychological factors.
Study on Forecast of Engineering Project Cost Using Single Regression Method
Authors: Li Wen Qiong , Li Fei , Yang Yue Xiang
Published: August 2013

In recent years, construction industry develops rapidly with infrastructure investment continuing to increase. Project cost management is demanded increasingly in engineering project management, and cost forecast is a vital part that enterprise strengthen overall cost management and play an important role in engineering project management increasingly. This paper uses single regression method to forecast engineering project cost, in order to make project cost management more scientific and effective.
Risk Analysis and Control in the Yellow River-Crossing Tunnel of South-to-North Water Diversion East Line
Authors: Liu Bo , Wang You Zhi , Niu Meng Ting
Published: August 2013

The life-cycle of the Yellow River-crossing tunnel is divided into six stages, including planning, design, bidding, construction, operation,maintenance, and disposal. To ensure the safety of the tunnel during various stages, the concept of life-cycle risk management is introduced. The article identified the risks in all stages and proposed corresponding measures for risk controlling, some of which were already applied in the project and achieved good effect.
Comprehensive Application of Natural Light and Materials for Modern Protective Structure outside Architectures
Authors: Su Yang
Published: August 2013

Natural light is the most fundamental natural element, and renewable natural resources. Rational and effective application of natural light in modern architectural design, reduces the consumption of energy, cuts down on architectural operation, maintenance, and management costs. It is an issue that must be taken into consideration and resolved for modern and future architects in design. The architectural world that we live in is composed of various materials. To choose the right materials, integrate and construct an ideal environment with natural light, and create architectures that communicate with people, are the objective of designers.
Risk Management of International Project Based on AHP and FMEA
Authors: Zhong Jia , Lin Zhi Yu
Published: August 2013

In the promotion of global economic integration, Chinese enterprises began to enter the international engineering contracting market. As risk factors are more complex in international environment, risk management has become an important research topic at the moment. FMEA, shorted for Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, is applied to study the failure modes for each part of the product and to control risk in the first line of defense. Taking advantage of the idea of FMEA, contractors have to identify all the risk in international engineering and build a multi-level structure. On the basis of analytic hierarchy process, we calculate the risk relative importance and harm degree by analysis and assessment. Then take effective measures to avoid risk. With the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, we try to form a risk management system for international project.
Analysis of Prominent Problems Existing in Construction Domain of China and Study on Institutionalized and Informatized Solutions
Authors: Wang Xiao Hui , Li Hong Nan , Jiang Shao Hua
Published: August 2013

The prominent problems existing in construction domain of China are analyzed. Then the solutions are proposed to solve these problems. The decision-making at early stage of a project need to be paid high attention, and the key management systems need to be perfected and innovated. The interaction of regulatory authorities, the interaction between construction market and construction site, and between credit evaluation and bidding and tendering management, need to be realized. Dalian Construction Credit Information Web is developed and has the function of inquiry, monitoring and consultation service. The interaction among the abovementioned web, Digitalized Construction Site Management System and Bidding and Tendering Web is realized to share information and achieve the management of institutionalization, standardization, specialization and informatization for construction projects and market. The proposed solutions strengthen and normalize the monitoring of the construction market effectively and can provide reference for the construction project management in other area.
Marketing of Glass Industry and Establishing of Customer Relationship
Authors: Wang Gang , Ning Feng Yan
Published: August 2013

the glass industry has a far-reaching effect on the economical development, and much the city is developed, the much the glass is used. The China glass industry is very promising, the choice between the establishing of customer relationship and the marketing is an important content of the modern management. For the glass enterprise, how to prevent the drain of clients is both a art and a science, it needs the glass salesmen to be in regular contact with their clients and enhance client value. The glass enterprise need to keep and increase client loyalty by the client relationship system, and temper the core competitive of the glass enterprise. The city development needs the glass industry to develop marketing channels, and improve the production service function. The glass industry development can promote economic harmonious order, and make marketing progress in good way.
A Hesitant Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Group Decision Making Approach Based on TOPSIS for Parts Supplier Selection
Authors: Zhang Jun Ling , Qi Xiao Wen , Huang Hai Bin
Published: August 2013

This paper investigates multiple attribute group decision making (MAGDM) with hesitant fuzzy preference information, which is a significantly import issue to be deeply studied in management and industrial engineering. Firstly, simultaneously considering optimistic and pessimistic attitudinal preference information, an improved distance measure for hesitant fuzzy set is defined. Then, utilizing the newly defined distance measure, a hesitant fuzzy multiple attribute group decision making approach based on TOPSIS method is constructed, which can effectively avoid high complexity of aggregating hesitant fuzzy information in traditional methods. Further, an application study on parts supplier selection has verified the practically and effectiveness of developed methods.
Research on Evaluation Index System and University's Green Degree Evaluation Model
Authors: Chen Ying Ling , Feng Xiao Ping , Liu Yu Kun
Published: August 2013

With the ideality of sustainable development, this paper summarizes the meaning, principles and characteristics of the evaluation green university index system by probing into the research about the present construction of green university and related field. The system is based on a tree-like structure that consists respectively of the overall goal and multilevel indices. The thesis put forward an index system for assessment of green university, which contains five aspects (the green concept, the green culture, the green research, the green education, the green campus). Afterwards, the weightiness of index is determined by the way of AHP, and the method of the multi-hierarchy comprehensive evaluation system is applied to evaluate the universitys green degree.
A Survey on the Influential Factors in Energy Performance Contracting Process in China
Authors: Qu Yan , Quan Chao Hui , Darkwa Jo , Chow David
Published: August 2013

Energy Performance Contracting is a new financial mechanism committed to the energy efficiency financing and an important bridge to communicate energy service companies and clients. The paper sums up 19 influential factors through the literature review and the process in Energy Performance Contracting. 9 factors that the policy, clients' appetite for risk, building energy consumption of clients, the costs of ESCOs, the technological level of ESCOs, the energy-saving result of projects, the proportion of energy-saving share, project supervision and project complexity are extracted which provides the important reference for designing the energy performance contract based on the questionnaire survey and empirical research.
Study on Application of Time Petri Net in Nursing Home Site Selection
Authors: Yan Wen Zhou , Ren Ge Ye
Published: August 2013

Time Petri net is a model method which describes the dynamic behavior of the system by the moving of token. This paper takes location of a nursing home in Xi’an as the research object. The best position is selected by building dynamic models with time Petri net, and solving the model with Ant Colony algorithm, based on considering some factors such as public transport, health and environment. Finally, the effectiveness of the method on the selecting of location is confirmed by empirical analysis.
The Influence of Architectural Culture on Architectural Design
Authors: Liu Jia Sheng
Published: August 2013

The paper focuses on the relationship between the architectural culture and architectural design, puts forward the concept of architectural culture, expounds architectural cultures influence on Chinese traditional architecture and the western traditional architectures, and summarizes the importance and influence of architectural culture in the modern architectural design. This paper provides reference and experience for architects to design the modern architecture that can embody the design and spirit more vividly.
The Critical Group of the Vertex Corona of Cycles and Complete Graphs in Industry
Authors: Tan Xiang Hua , Zhu Jian Guo , Cai Cheng Wen , Yu Kai Rong , Qian Hao Yun
Published: August 2013

Self-organized criticality is an important theory widely used in various domain such as a variety of industrial accidents, power system, punctuated equilibrium in biology etc.. The Critical Group of the graph is mainly focused on the Abelian sandpile model of self-organized criticality, whose order is the number of spanning trees in the graph, and which is closely connected with the graph Laplacian matrix. In this paper, the main tools will be the computation for Smith normal form of an integer matrix, which can be achieved by the implementation of a series of row and column operations in the ring Ζ of integers. Hence, the structure of the critical group on the vertex corona is determined and it is shown that the Smith normal form is the direct sum of n (m-1)+1cyclic groups. Furthermore, it follows from Kirchooffs Matrix Tree Theorem that the number of spanning trees of the Graph is n (m+1)n (m-1).
The Comparison and Analysis of Governance Framework for Public Projects: China and the Developed Countries, and Implications
Authors: Wu Yun Na , Mandula Naren , Qi Hao Zhen , Wang Zhen
Published: August 2013

It is an important means to fulfill its functions that government invests projects, and is what the people's livelihood. Therefore, the governance for public projects is serious. Nowadays, there are many regulatory issues in China. This paper explores, compares and analyzes the governance framework of the developed countries, then find out the similarities and differences between them. Learning from their advanced ideas and methods, from the regulatory laws and regulations, regulatory bodies set up to find loopholes in supervision. Meanwhile, it gives implications about Chinas governance framework.
On how the Knowledge Network Reduces Knowledge Transaction Cost: From the Prospect of Transaction Cost Theory
Authors: Peng Shuang , Zhou Ming You , Yu Wei Xin
Published: August 2013

Nowadays more and more organizations choose to set up knowledge networks to share knowledge or create new knowledge. Why organizations choose the way of setting up knowledge networks, a kind of inter-firm organization, instead of creating the knowledge by themselves or marketing transactions to obtain the needed knowledge is that the knowledge network can create and obtain new knowledge at the cost less than that of self-creation and market transactions. This article studies how the knowledge network can reduce the internal and inter-organizational knowledge transaction cost.
Study on the Evaluation Index System of Project Performance Based on Knowledge Management
Authors: Xia Li Ming , Zheng Jun Jun
Published: August 2013

With the introduction of knowledge management into project management, this paper proposes a set of evaluation system for project performance based on knowledge management. The scope of evaluation is defined by the analysis of the relationship between knowledge management and the project, and under the guidance of establishing principle, establish the mapping relationship of knowledge management from the idea of balanced score card. Then determine the specific evaluation index combining with the whole implementation process of the project. Finally, use the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method (FCE) to establish a quantitative evaluation index system, which plays a role to guide the practice of the project.
Research on the Application of BIM in EPC Delivery Model
Authors: Zhu Jiong , Han Wei Gang
Published: August 2013

In order to promote the application of BIM in EPC delivery model, the characteristics of EPC delivery model and the building information modeling are analyzed respectively. The effectiveness of promoting the EPC delivery model from the combination of EPC delivery model and BIM is described. Then EPC delivery modelvalue analysis modeling is brought into BIM from the perspective of the service characteristics of the life cycle of BIM, i.e. setting up reasonable cost and benefit distribution principle through the contractors response to meet the owners needs.
Study on Humanistic Factors in Design of Kindergarten
Authors: Zuo Yun
Published: August 2013

3 ~ 6 years old is the rapidest development stage in ones life. It is need to improve children's healthy in their living environment and harmonious interpersonal psychological environment in the kindergarten. Pay great attention to children's emotion and needs, to develop children's healthy behavior in order to form a positive, rational life attitude and life style. Childrens physical and mental care can develop together in harmony. Children of different ages have different psychological behavior characteristic. Currently the basic requirements of kindergarten location are affected by many factors, such as high-rise buildings, traffic jam and so on. The designs of most of kindergarten outdoor playground are simple and traditional. Combined with careful design by architecture and the needs of children, Outdoor playground will be quality environment for children in the kindergarten. Some factors related to kindergarten Outdoor playground are discussed for reference in design.
Topology Theory Application in Exhibition Design
Authors: Liang Jing , Zhang Mao Yin , Xu Xiao Li , Li Jing Wei , Huang Li Di
Published: August 2013

The document demonstrates the topological theory application in architectural design, especially for the exhibition building. On the premise without changing the relationship between the various functions, the exhibition buildings can transform equivalently by the topological theory to adjust the function of the building and optimize design method. Building skin can be distorted, concave and convex, bending and so on, in order to boost the sculpture and modernity to exhibition architecture. The exhibition space can also be enhanced and amusing by disrupting flat, confused up and down, fuzzy inside and outside space. Summarize the topology theory application in exhibition design by topological analysis in the function, skin, streamline, space of the exhibition building.
Application of FCJ in the Evaluation of Low-Carbon Construction Program
Authors: Liu Ling , Zhang Tao
Published: August 2013

In order to evaluate whether a construction scheme satisfies low-carbon standards fast and simply, this paper firstly improves the AHP method and determines the four evaluation indexes about the low-carbon of construction scheme, established a set of low-carbon construction scheme evaluation index system with high practicality. Then this paper sets up comprehensive evaluation model by using the method of combining AHP with Fuzzy Comprehensive Judgment (FCJ). Finally, the paper tests this model with actual cases, and the result shows the practicality of the model, which is the same as practical approach.
Comprehensive Evaluation of Historical Architectures in Huizhou with GIS Technology
Authors: Ji Wen Mei , Niu Ting Ting
Published: August 2013

This paper presents that while evaluating historical architectures in Huizhou, researchers should have a full consideration of their layout character of relatively concentrated, place these point-form historical architectures into line-form and surface-form architecture groups, then build a more perfect and scientific three-dimensional evaluation method. It also shows that firstly researchers could use GIS technology to associate graphic data, properties and image data of selected historical architectures in Huizhou; secondly researchers can finish information integration and realize the scientific grading and classification of the architectures by weighting, quantizing and analyzing the evaluation information of these architectures; and finally finish the database under the help of GIS.
French State Patronage of Architecture in the 1950s
Authors: Liu Hai Qian , Chen Meng , Zhao De , Cao Yang
Published: August 2013

Thanks to the technical innovation and new demands of modern society, great changes have taken place in the field of French architecture in the 20th century, especially after World War II. Some pioneers tried to find new ways of building to replace the classical tradition. However, the authorities who lead the opinions of the public clung to their preference of traditional architecture for a long time. Even so, some state buildings in modern style began to emerge in France in the 1950s. Many important public buildings constructed in the period from 1940 to 1960 and their building conditions were studied and the result shows that the shift of French state patronage played an important role in the modernization process. This change resulted from various factors, both internal and external. The event was vital for the French mainstream architecture to keep pace with the times.
On the Architectural Design of University Libraries
Authors: Liu Jian Li
Published: August 2013

The architectural design of university libraries is a systematic engineering. Based on the analysis of the main factors affecting the design, this thesis puts forward such principles in university library design like "flexibility", "efficiency", "ecology and "humanity" and thus suggests that the library architectural design should follow "three-step design process".
Attention to Rural Green-Building Design in China
Authors: Wu Yi , Li Hui Fen
Published: August 2013

Under the background and policy of Coordinating Urban-Rural Development in China, this article suggests that Green-building design should be promoted not only in urban area but also in countryside. Through an extensive analysis of the current status of Chinese sustainable design practice and comparison between urban area and rural area, the author emphasizes the necessity of propelling rural green building in China. By discussing the difference of US LEEDTM Rating System and Chinese Green-building Evaluation Standard (GB/T50378-2006), the author finds the fact that green-building design has been neglected in countryside for a long time, and government should take the responsibility to direct green building design in rural area with necessary policies and standards. This article suggests 4 green-building design principles in countryside: adopting passive energy-saving, using local material, reclaiming traditional concept of architectural design and space planning and paying more attention to building function and façade from sustainable perspective. At the end, it draws the conclusion that green-building design in rural area is urgently needed with the overall development trend in China.
The Analysis of Design Thinking of Harmonious Bus Station
Authors: Li Jie
Published: August 2013

Harmonious bus station design should integrate the harmonious traditional culturerepresenting the cultural characters on the external style and taking the harmonious idea as a intrinsic link. From a cultural point of view, the paper has made a in-depth exploration into the meaning of harmony, The paper also conclude and analyse the main issues that have important impaction on harmonious bus station. the form, the materials and accessible technology of harmony bus station design .
The Complex Network of Architectural Design
Authors: Hu Xiao Ming , Liu Qiang
Published: August 2013

We all know that the design thinking in architecture design is quite complex. However, the most existing studies on design thinking have been based upon reductionism. By introducing complex network theory, complexity perspective is used to re-interpret the architectural design in this paper. Moreover, the characteristics, rules and thinking characteristics of architectural creation are revealed by the characteristics of complex network. The paper advocates combining holism and reductionism to guide the architectural design, and pointed out that synesthesia exists among different factors of complex network. Based upon the scientific analysis on several famous cases, the author pointed out the great importance of synesthesia in architects' design thinking.
Analysis of Architectural Discourse in 1990s
Authors: Zhang Shao Jie , Xiao Tie Qiao
Published: August 2013

In the flourishing social and cultural background of 1990s, architecture industry experienced a free reign to all styles of design and all schools of thought in 1990s. In this paper, the author analyses main architectural discourse in the 1990s, the main tendency in architectural discourse is still mixing all styles including the complexity paradigm. Together with three very prominent contemporary theories, post-modern, post-modern ecology and new modern, a relatively new complexity paradigm became the active style and focal point. Building design becomes more complicated and needs the integration of more related disciplines, which also spurs new discourse surrounding the tendency of complexity paradigm.