Browsing by Subject "construction"
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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 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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Case studies in awarding the lowest bid price in construction projects
(2012)The basic criterion for selecting a tender for construction projects is usually the price. Public construction procurement, the process by which contractors are chosen for public construction projects, has traditionally ... -
Causes of Non-Prioritization of Infrastructure Projects in the Gaza Strip
(Science Publishing Group, 2018)Infrastructure projects are the backbone of the economy of the developed counties. Gaza Strip is suffering from non-prioritization of infrastructure project implementation. The objective of this paper was to identify the ... -
Challenges to the Utilization of BIM in the Palestinian Construction Industry
(Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Department of Construction Economics & Property, 2017)This Building Information Modelling (BIM) is considered an innovative method to design, construct and manage a building. BIM can reduce time, cost and enhance project quality. The study reported in this paper was aimed at ... -
Comparison between the leadership style of American and Palestinian construction managers
(1999)A construction project is a dynamic entity that is carried out in an environment of ceaseless change. To be completed successfully, it must respond to the changing conditions and must be monitored through a system which ... -
Construction workers fall accidents from Scaffolding in Gaza Strip
(2015)The aim of this paper is to identify and rank the main causes of fall accidents from scaffolding according to their relative importance as perceived by project managers and site engineers in construction projects in the ... -
Dispute resolution practices in the construction industry in Palestine
(2008)The construction industry is subject to more conflicts, disputes and claims more than many other industries. Construction industry in Gaza Strip suffers from the misunderstanding of dispute resolution management as a number ... -
Environmental concerns for construction growth in Gaza Strip
(Pergamon, 2000)The Gaza Strip region is a fragile ecosystem suffering from increasing environmental assaults due to the escalating population growth and the very limited natural resources available to support their development demands. ... -
Examination of usage and effectiveness of information technology management within construction organizations
(2011)Information management is considered as one of the most important factors of construction projects success. Nowadays, management of information is a challenge issue and needs high skills, experiences and sufficient tools. ... -
Factors affecting bid/no bid decision in the Gaza Strip-contractors' perspectives Factores que influyen en la decisión de licitar o no licitar en la Franja de Gaza-perspectivas …
(2011)To bid or not to bid for a certain project is considered to be a crucial decision for contractors' survival. The objective of this paper is to identify and rank the factors that affect the bid/no bid decision according to ... -
Factors affecting bid/no bid decision in the Gaza Strip–contractorsperspectives
(2011)To bid or not to bid for a certain project is considered to be a crucial decision for contractors' survival. The objective of this paper is to identify and rank the factors that affect the bid/no bid decision according to ... -
Factors Affecting Safety on Construction Projects
(2003)The construction industry is concurrently recognized as a major economic force and one of the most hazardous industries. Accidents not only result in considerable pain and suffering but marginalize productivity, quality, ... -
Factors affecting Safety Performance in Repair, Maintenance, Alteration, and Addition (RMAA) Projects
(2014)Repair, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition (RMAA) works are playing an increasingly important role in developing countries. The accidents and fatalities records of RMAA sector in Gaza Strip have been alarmingly high; ... -
Factors Contributing to Rework and their Impact on Construction Projects Performance
(2017)Rework is considered as a significant factor that influences the construction project performance in Palestine. Yet, little is known about its causes and possible impact, and therefore it remains an innate problem. The ... -
Key Stressors Leading to Construction Professionals' Stress in the Gaza Strip, Palestine
(Universiti Sains Malaysia Press, 2015)The aim of this paper is to investigate the key stressors that lead to stress among professionals on construction projects. A total of 320 questionnaires were randomly distributed to construction professionals in the Gaza ...