Browsing by Author "enshassi"
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A monitoring and controlling system in managing infrastructure projects: Project planning, monitoring and controlling in the typical socio‐economic background of Gaza Strip …
(Taylor & Francis Group, 1996)This paper aims at providing an overview of the monitoring and controlling process, followed by analysing the monitoring and control systems in infrastructure projects in Gaza Strip. The author concludes that it is highly ... -
Ability and willingness to pay for water supply service in the Gaza Strip
(Pergamon, 2005)Water scarcity in the Gaza Strip forms a real crisis for people in this area. The ground water is the main source for domestic use in the Gaza Strip and it suffers from rapid decline in both quality and quantity. The crisis ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EMERGENCY JOB CREATION PROJECTS IN PALESTINE
(2004)The current crises in the West Bank and Gaza Strip has created extreme levels of unemployment and a related decrease in overall economic activity. At the same time, the social services, as well as the social and economic ... -
An evaluation of environmental impacts of construction projects
(2015)Construction sector is considered as one of the main sources of environmental pollution in the world. It has massive direct and indirect effects on the environment. Gaza Strip is witnessing widespread construction projects ... -
An investigation into the development of construction and demolition debris in Gaza strip
(RILEM Publications SARL, 2000)Environmental management and control of major construction projects will be one of the major competitive parameters for the construction industry into the next century. Environmental management as a management tool is well ... -
An investigation of building information modelling functions in the Palestinian construction industry Investigación de las funciones del modelado de la información de …
(2016)El objetivo de este artículo es investigar la importancia de las funciones del Modelado de la Información de la Construcción (BIM, por sus siglas en inglés) en la industria de la construcción desde el punto de vista de los ... -
An overview of construction injuries and fatalities in the Gaza Strip
(Taylor & Francis, 2007)Construction injuries and fatalities in the Gaza Strip are numerous when compared to other industries and with construction in other countries. The study of construction injuries has drawn attention to the magnitude and ... -
Analysis of construction site injuries in Palestine
(Spon Press, London, 2004)Construction sites are considered dangerous places. A large number of people die on them every year. Many site injuries result from people falling from structures like roofs and scaffolds, or being hit by falling objects. ... -
Analysis of Contractors Performance in Gaza Strip Construction Projects
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)The construction industry has acquired a poor reputation in performance issues. Project success is dependent on, amongst other factors, the performance of the contractors. The aim of this paper is to identify and evaluate ... -
Analysis of contractors' bidding decision in the Palestinian construction industry= Análisis sobre las decisiones de los contratistas para licitar en la industria de la …
(2010)Both the bid decision and the determination of the bid price are very important to every contractor. The importance of such decisions lies in the fact that, the success or failure of a contractor’s business depends on the ... -
Analysis of contractors’ bidding decision in the Palestinian construction industry
(2011)Both the bid decision and the determination of the bid price are very important to every contractor. The importance of such decisions lies in the fact that, the success or failure of a contractor’s business depends on the ... -
Análisis sobre las decisiones de los contratistas para licitar en la industria de la construcción palestina
(Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Departamento de Ingeniería y Gestión de la Construcción, 2010)Both the bid decision and the determination of the bid price are very important to every contractor. The importance of such decisions lies in the fact that, the success or failure of a contractor's business depends on the ... -
Application of Project Time Management Tools and Techniques to the Construction Industry in the Gaza Strip
(University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), 2012)The objective of this paper is to investigate the level of applying theproject time management tools and techniques by public ownersand construction contractors in the Gaza Strip. This study hasbeen conducted by means of ... -
Assessing the level of the safety practice in construction companies in Palestine
(2011)Construction sites are generally complex and sometimes unsafe. They are still one of the most dangerous workplaces because of high incidence of accidents compared with other industries. This paper presents the results of ... -
Assessment by employers of newly graduated civil engineers from the Islamic University of Gaza
(Taylor & Francis, 2005)The evaluation process is very important to identify and recognize the strengths and the weaknesses of graduated students. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the performance of the newly graduated civil engineers ... -
Assessment of operational maintenance in public hospitals buildings in the Gaza Strip
(2015)The issue of public hospitals buildings’ maintenance in Palestine is regarded as a challenging issue. The lack of attention to maintenance management in hospitals has led to deterioration of buildings and reduced the health ... -
BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTATION OF BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) IN THE PALESTINIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2016)The objective of this study is to determine potential barriers faced by the implementation of BIM in the Palestinian construction industry. The data collection was obtained using a questionnaire-based survey of 270 ... -
Barriers to the application of sustainable construction concepts in Palestine
(2005)The state of the environment is a matter of growing current concern. It is a concern based on the observation that degradation of the environment is already affecting the quality of life of people throughout the world. The ... -
Behavior of Workers Towards Safety in Construction Projects in the Gaza Strip
(Tsinghua University Press, 2006)The construction industry is one of the largest industries in the world. It became a major industry in Palestine during the past few years. Although it contributes around 19% to GDP, it still lacks the consideration for ... -
Benchmarking masonry labor productivity
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2007)Purpose – Labor productivity is one of the most important factors that affect the physical progress of any construction project. In order to improve labor productivity, site production should be measured on a regular basis, ...