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Evaluating the Effectiveness of BIM-based Virtual Reality for Coordinating the Design Disciplines in a Building Renovation Project
Authors: Rashidi Ali , Maalim Amjad Mohammed , Gutierrez-Bucheli Laura , Maxwell Duncan , Arashpour Mehrdad 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The coordination process plays a vital role in construction projects during the design phase when interferences and clashes between design systems are identified to reduce the risk of costly reworks. Despite the fact that coordination has been studied commonly in BIM research, limited research has explored the impact of virtual reality (VR) to understand how it can enhance the process. This research study examined the effectiveness of coordination processes in a building renovation project following an innovative approach based on virtual environments (3D-BIM VR) compared to the conventional approach (2D CAD). This research uses the Cyclotron Charette Test method to analyse both approaches in terms of accuracy, speed, and usability. Fifteen participants from engineering backgrounds participated in the prototype testing divided into two experiments. The first experiment involved visually identifying clashes from multiple 2D CAD drawings, while the second involved visually identifying clashes from 3D-BIM-based VR models. The results showed that the virtual reality environment not only helped uncover clashes quickly but also made it more accurate and helpful. A further finding from this research indicates that motion sickness hinders users’’ participation in VR environments. Finally, future research pathways are discussed to improve the coordination process using VR technology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Construction Management Education amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Recommendations from a Scientometric Analysis
Authors: Posillico J J , Stanislav T A , Edwards D J , Shelbourn M 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Purpose: The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) has gained traction in a wide range of academic disciplines as a legitimate and compelling form of scholarly and creative work for faculty. SoTL has explored questions about teaching strategies; student engagement, growth and learning; and other aspects of the teaching and learning process. Like the Fourth Industrial Revolution, SoTL is a disruptive force in higher education by, at its very core, making clearer how to support and enhance students’ learning. The research presented here contextualises SoTL in Construction Management Education (CME), seeks to enrich CME models for teaching and learning, spur collaboration and advance SoTL as a whole. Methodology: The overarching epistemology adopted both interpretivist and pragmatist philosophical stances embedded within inductive reasoning to critically analyse extant literature as a secondary data source. Groupings of SoTL research activity were established and common themes identified using scientometrics. Findings: Research findings illustrate that, whilst SoTL has received increasing attention and development within higher education, a considerable scarcity of SoTL in CME is present. A comparative analysis between CME and select disciplines with a high representation of SoTL research allowed for the establishment of shared themes among the disciplines resulting in an initial set of recommendations for advancing SoTL in CME. Originality: This research highlights the lack of SoTL inquiry and practice within CME and, in so doing, underscores the urgency for collaboration both within and outside of built environment disciplines to optimise future CME practices amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Data-Driven Process Mining Framework for Risk Management in Construction Projects
Authors: Khodabakhshian A , Re Cecconi F 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Construction Projects are exposed to numerous risks due to their complex and uncertain nature, threatening the realization of the project objectives. However, Risk Management (RM) is a less efficient realm in the industry than other knowledge areas given the manual and time-consuming nature of its processes and reliance on experience-based subjective judgments. This research proposes a Process Mining-based framework for detecting, monitoring, and analysing risks, improving the RM processes using evidence-based event logs, such as Risk Registers and Change-Logs within previous projects’ documents. Process Mining (PM) is a data-driven methodology, well established in other industries, that benefits from Artificial Intelligence(AI) to identify trends and complex patterns among event logs. It performs well while intaking large amounts of data and predicting future outputs based on historical data. Therefore, this research proposes a Bayesian Network (BN)-based Process Mining framework for graphical representation of the RM processes, intaking the conditional dependence structure between Risk variables, and continuous and automated risk identification and management. A systematic literature review on RM, PM, and AI forms the framework theoretical basis and delineates the integration areas for practical implementation. The proposed framework is applied to a small database of 20 projects as the case study, the scope of which can be tailored to the enterprise requirements. It contributes to creating a holistic theoretical foundation and practical workflow applicable to construction projects and filling the knowledge gap in inefficient and discrete conventional RM methods, which ignore the interdependencies between risk variables and assess each risk isolated.
A Knowledge Management Comparison of Nine House Typologies for Varying Climatic Regions in South Africa
Authors: Van Tonder F 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Housing was identified as one of the greatest challenges faced by the Nelson Mandela 1994 South African government. The government has provided low-cost housing since then and has been efficient in numbers but has proven ineffective in addressing housing provision as a housing and social problem. This paper will present data on how knowledge management can address the housing problem. This paper critically compares the information included in contract documentation and outline specifications of nine hypothetical low-cost housing typologies. The typologies were developed for the varying climatic regions in South Africa. Housing information is often inaccessible to those affected by the housing problem. This paper’s premise is that knowledge management will contribute to addressing the housing problem. The research findings indicate that there is a noteworthy overlap in the information of the nine typologies. This paper argues that knowledge management of this overlapping information would impact the social problem by providing knowledge power to those affected by the housing problem. The findings are new and significant as such research has not previously been published.
Development of an Introductory Course in Design Phase Management for Constructors
Authors: Hubbard B , Debs L 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Collaborative construction delivery methods such as Design-Build (DB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Construction Management at Risk (CMR) have a need for a person that manages the design phase of a project made up of many different stakeholders. A course was recently developed for a construction-based Design and Construction Integration (DCI) program that focuses on the unique role of managing the construction project during the design phase. The course covers a number of issues including: 1) effectively building and managing a team that is made up of owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors that have diverse educational and experiential backgrounds, 2) building team expertise by bringing in key subcontractors and specialty designers under various contract methods, 3) risk management of the different types of delivery methods are explored along with the legal issues associated with the delivery methods, and finally 4) managing the design phase costs and how stakeholders are compensated during the design phase to ensure a quality designed project that will be on budget and has a feasible construction schedule. The course introduces many of these topics with the underlying concepts of lean design and construction best practices. This paper details the development of the course, class activities associated with the course, and lessons learned from implementing the course in a DCI program.
Mental workload and physical energy impact on construction worker task demand: a survey study of the carpentry trade
Authors: Alotaibi A , Gambatese J 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Construction projects involve tasks that can be mentally and physically challenging. Previous research has investigated the perceptions of construction workers regarding safety hazards on a construction site. Further research is needed to investigate how the conditions of a construction site and task influence construction worker safety, especially with respect to worker mental workload. The present study aims to clarify the level of impact of task-related characteristics, referred to as constituents, on the mental workload that a worker feels when conducting carpentry work. The research also aims to determine the extent to which the amount of physical energy present on the site impacts the mental workload. Insights collected from 34 construction professionals in the US using a survey questionnaire are presented. The study revealed that task constituents such as distractions have a high impact on a carpenter’s mental workload. Similarly, physical energy types (temperature, etc.) have a high impact on mental workload. The contributions of this study to knowledge are the determination and confirmation of the level of impact of task constituents and physical energy on mental workload for carpenters performing construction work. The results of the study can be used to improve the understanding of safety behaviors among construction workers.
Evaluating the need for recovery from work for site-based construction practitioners in Australia
Authors: Sun C , Hon C K H , Jimmieson N L , Way K A , Xia B 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Site-based construction practitioners face high levels of job stress and need to recuperate from work-induced fatigue. Insufficient recovery from work will lead to work fatigue and health problems. While need for recovery (NFR) is an important concept to the wellbeing of construction practitioners, there is limited study in this area. Thus, this study aims to evaluate NFR for site-based construction practitioners in Australia and identify patterns of NFR as a function of demographics and work characteristics. A survey was conducted with site-based construction practitioners in Australia. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed to analyse collected data. Results showed that the mean NFR of site-based construction practitioners in Australia was 17.96 (range = 6 – 30, 6 items). Age and work hours explained differences in NFR mean scores according to both the one-way ANOVA and correlations. NFR increased with work hours and decreased with age, with r = 0.19 and r = -0.24 respectively. The correlation analysis also indicated the negative relationship between work experience and NFR (r = -0.21). Work experience and work hours interacted to influence NFR according to the two-way ANOVA. The positive relationship between work hours (≤ 60 hours) and NFR was weaker in those with more work experience while this moderating effect of work experience did not apply to people working more than 60 hours. The significance of the study lies in providing insights to increase the work capacity of construction practitioners and help them to recover from job stress.
Mapping activities and inputs of modular construction with steel 3D modules in Brazil
Authors: Baú G , Oviedo-Haito R J J 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
COVID-19 has intensified the need for faster and more efficient construction in Brazil. In this regard, offsite construction methods are important, in particular, modular construction with steel 3D modules. While extensively discussed in the literature, details, such as the inputs of the process related to modular construction, are rarely provided. The purpose of this paper is to map the process involved in modular construction with steel 3D modules, including the operations and inputs. To this end, based on a literature framework, a case study was performed considering six cases of modular construction with steel 3D modules carried out by three different companies. As a result, the process is described in a flowchart, composed by six stages: 1) design and planning; 2) substructure execution; 3) production of the modules; 4) transport of the modules; 5) assembly; and 6) installation. This study shows that the fundamental steps involved in the production of the modules are uniform among the construction projects studied. However, the customization and, consequently, the inputs used to produce the modules vary greatly. Thus, this paper contributes to structuring and documenting the process involved in modular construction with steel 3D modules, including the operations and inputs.
Offsite Construction: Reflection is Simply Not Good Enough – We Need a New Prism!
Authors: Ezcan V , Goulding J S , Rahimian F P 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This paper reflects on the recurrent challenges facing Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC), noting that slow incremental changes have only just stated to address efficiency and product delivery systems underpinning its value proposition. Whilst these challenges embrace many areas, from quality through to waste and concomitant carbon footprint initiatives; the challenge here is “why have other sectors out-performed AEC in many of these areas?”. Acknowledging this, the work presented here challenges the industry to re-think its position, advocating the use of a new ‘prism’ - one which highlights new opportunities for exploitation, rather than re-examining parochial ‘traditional’ approaches. The rationalisation underpinning this treatise rests on the need for AEC to transition towards Industry 4.0. This work presents findings from three case study construction organisations based in Turkey. The foci concentrated on the use and application Offsite Construction (OSC) concepts, addressing the specific technology-related needs to transition to Industry 4.0. This is particularly important given the need for organisations to not only unlock their digital potential to improve performance and capability, but also leverage better value throughout the whole process. Emphasis was therefore placed on this transformative ‘journey’ using agility as the main prism. Research findings highlight the need to step back from adopting conventional thinking and linear approaches, to ones which help actuate evidenced-based levers for change: from conceptualising, embedding, implementing and diffusing new technology per se (into existing business systems and processes); but also embrace the macro, meso and micro drivers associated with the skills and people involved in the delivery of these products and services. In doing so, the paper presents a number of agility-driven innovation and exploitation opportunities, from Additive Manufacturing through to Distributed Ledgers and new data-centric logistic platforms.
The impact of various safety leadership styles on construction safety climate: A case of South India
Authors: Senthamizh Sankar S , Anandh K S , Rajendran S , Sen K N 
Published: December 2022

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The Indian construction industry is the second-largest job-providing sector in the country, which comprises many investments. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) report, India is a significant contributor to construction site accidents and fatalities among world nations. The poor Safety Leadership (SL) style and the diminished leader’s commitment to quality safety outcomes have caused misfortunes in construction sites. This paper aims to identify the impact of various safety leadership styles on the Organisational Safety Climate (OSC) predictors and propose a conceptual model explaining the relationship between SL styles and OSC. The study identifies six leadership styles from the works of literature: Leader-Member Exchange (LMX), Distributed leadership, Contingent reward, Laissez-faire leadership, Management-by-exception, and Superior’s empowerment leadership. Structured questionnaires were circulated for data collection among construction professionals working in metropolitan cities in south India. The collected data were analysed using the stepwise regression analysis and Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis to identify the SL styles influencing OSC predictors. The findings revealed that four out of six SL styles are optimistic. On the other hand, two of them are pessimistic, namely laissez-faire leadership and management-by-exception leadership style, which leads to an increase in construction site misfortunes. The outcome of this study helps the top-level management personnel build and develop a positive safety leadership trait to achieve quality safety outcomes of the construction organization.
Impact of job quality on construction worker’s health and well-being in a developing country context
Authors: Shourav M S A , Zhang R , Lingard H 
Published: December 2022

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Job quality has an impact on construction worker’s health and well-being. Research shows that impacts of job quality vary between countries due to institutional differences. The study aims to examine the experiences of job quality and associated impact on construction workers’ health and well-being in the context of a developing country. A quantitative research approach has been adopted for the purpose of this study. A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted among 212 blue-collar construction workers in Bangladesh to understand the extent of the impact of job quality factors on the worker’s health and well-being. A descriptive statistical analysis conducted on the collected data revealed the important job quality factors impacting construction worker’s health and well-being, including job and ogranisational, physical, psychosocial, and control factors. The findings will also help the relevant stakeholders to develop strategies to address key job quality factors to protect the health and well-being of construction workers in the context of developing countries.
The use of prefabrication in building
Authors: Kenny Dayne W. , Ayesu-Koranteng Emma , Amoah Christopher , Adeniran Ayo 
Published: December 2022

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Prefabricated construction in the construction industry is a growing technology implemented globally. However, some countries do not implement this new technology. This study sought to identify the barriers hindering the adoption of prefabricated construction in the South African construction industry. The research focused on South Africa, specifically East London in Eastern Cape Province. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews of six prefabrication building firms. The data collected was then analysed and coded using thematic content analysis. The study’s findings indicate the barriers to the acceptance of prefabricated construction as aesthetic appeal, product stigmas and beliefs, financial commitment, product flexibility, public and construction industry knowledge, and effect on construction industry professionals. Thus the lack of understanding of the prefabricated construction method is the primary barrier to adopting this construction method in South Africa. All these factors underpin the lack of prefabricated construction and building methods in the South African construction industry, especially in East London. The study suggests that with the barriers against adopting prefabricated construction, further investigation is recommended to mitigate these barriers.
The Status Quo of Prefabricated Housing: An investigation into New Zealand Construction Sector
Authors: Nesarnobari S , Shahzad W , Jelodar M B 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The increase of population in large cities of New Zealand (NZ), propelled by the massive number of immigrants after COVID, has caused a shortage in housing supply. Prefabrication has been advocated as a potential solution to this problem. Its uptake in NZ is relatively low despite its benefits. So, building capacity and more capability are essential for the prefabricated housing (PH) supply chain (SC) by identifying obstacles and proposing methods to tackle them. This research aims to assess and map the SC for prefabricated housing projects (PHP) in NZ. The investigations include key industries, trades and skills in this construction system. For this purpose, a comprehensive analytical approach is followed, integrating bibliometric search and qualitative discussion: 1) recent PH research keywords, pros&cons; to identify factors limited PH sector to deliver NZ supply requirements 2) study gaps in PH sector 3) prefabricated construction research directions in the future. Results show lower uptake of prefabrication through SC and knowledge, negative perception, skill shortage, cost and finance, lack of coordination and communication, site operations, design shortage, and lack of design alteration to respond to site. Consequently, various influential factors hindering its uptake were discussed, and identifying the industries, parties and trades involved was performed.
Research on the Assistance of MySQL Database Platform to the Renewal Design of the Interior Space of Urban Existing Housing
Authors: Yu S , Ruihong Y , Jing X , Yuling C 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
In response to the topic of this conference, this paper mainly adopts the strategy of introducing database technology into the renewal and renovation of existing housing. The construction industry, particularly those involved in the renovation of existing homes, must adapt to the new information era by applying information transformation strategies. In the architecture sector, it is still utilized for the storage and visualization of project and product information, but that is about all for the time being. According to the findings of this study, the database platform should be utilized more extensively in such a case. Through the establishment of a new online platform, residents will be able to engage in the design process to a significant degree. This study, which used WAMP as its foundation and database technology as its vehicle, created a core database on the supporting and accessory systems of existing housing in order to provide people with an interactive platform for free renewal design and, as a result, make it easier for people to become involved in the redevelopment and renovation of existing housing.