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Fabrication of thermal insulation geopolymer bricks using ferrosilicon slag and alumina waste
(2021-10-08)The present study introduces the preparation of thermal insulation geopolymer bricks using ferrosilicon slag and alumina waste. Compressive strength, bulk density, cold and boiling water absorption, apparent porosity, ... -
Face recognition using curvelet transform
(Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2010)This paper presents a new method for the problem of human face recognition from still images. This is based on a multiresolution analysis tool called Digital Curvelet Transform. Curvelet transform has better directional ... -
Factores que influyen en la decisión de licitar o no licitar en la Franja de Gaza-perspectivas de los contratistas
(Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Departamento de Ingeniería y Gestión de la Construcción, 2011)La decisión de licitar o no licitar un determinado proyecto es crucial para la sobrevivencia de los contratistas. El objetivo de este artículo es identificar y clasificar los factores que determinan la decisión de licitar ... -
Factors affecting accuracy of cost estimation of building contracts in the Gaza strip
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2005)Estimating is a fundamental part of the construction industry. The success or failure of a project is dependent on the accuracy of several estimates through-out the course of the project. Construction estimating is the ... -
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 cost contingency in the construction industry–Contractors' perspective
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)The main objectives of this paper are to identify the major factors affecting cost contingency amount, evaluate their impact on cost contingency and their degree of consideration in bid estimates by construction contractors ... -
Factors Affecting Cost Escalation in Construction Projects in Gaza Strip
(Vandana Publications, 2018-12)Cost escalation is one of serious difficulties that facing the construction industry. The construction sector suffers from ever-increasing cost of raw materials, construction inputs and inflation in domestic and international ... -
Factors Affecting Defects Occurrence in Structural Design Stage of Residential Buildings in Gaza Strip
(Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2019-11-15)Background: Residential buildings are an essential and significant satisfaction pillar for the human’s life to ensure a safe and durable residence. In addition, due to the rapid development and population growth in the ... -
Factors affecting defects occurrence in the construction stage of residential buildings in Gaza Strip
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2020-02)The building defects are always of great concern for construction industry as they cause delays before handing over and increase maintenance costs during occupancy of the buildings. Due to the rapid development and population ... -
Factors affecting labour productivity in building projects in the Gaza Strip
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2007)Productivity remains an intriguing subject and a dominant issue in the construction sector, promising cost savings and efficient usage of resources. Productivity is one of the most important issues in both developed and ... -
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 affecting stakeholder management in construction projects in the Gaza Strip
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)One of the major emerging concerns in the management of construction projects is the recognition and management of project stakeholders, since the stakeholders are a major source of uncertainty in construction projects. ... -
Factors Affecting Sustainability Performance during the Construction Stage in Building Projects-Consultants’ Perspective
(Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2020-02-18)Background: The construction industry significantly contributes towards enriching human inhabitation within the built environment. However, the industry generates one-third of the world’s carbon emissions per annum (a ... -
Factors Affecting Sustainable Performance of Construction Projects during Project Life Cycle Phases
(2016)Sustainable development (SD) is one of the main challenges faced by the construction industry, which has acquired global attention. Sustainable performance (SP) of a construction project during its life cycle (LC) is ... -
Factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimates in the Gaza Strip
(Universiti Sains Malaysia Press, 2013)Pre-tender cost estimates of construction projects require extensive knowledge and expertise. The aim of this paper is to identify, evaluate and rank essential factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimating ... -
Factors affecting the bid/no bid decision in the Palestinian construction industry
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2010)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify and rank the factors that affect the bid/no bid decision according to their relative importance from the perspective of the contracting parties operating in the Gaza Strip, ... -
Factors Affecting the Success of Construction Projects in Gaza Strip
(Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2018-10-17)Background: The construction sector is the main pillar in the Palestinian economy, where the Qatari Grant projects form the largest part of the construction projects spent in Gaza Strip. Objective: This research ...