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The mission of the CITC (Construction In the Twenty-First Century) Conferences is to facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams, especially those involved in engineering, management and technology. In this regard, interdisciplinary integration and international cooperation are encouraged. It is the purpose of CITC to provide an international forum for the discussion of topics important to developing new knowledge in construction and engineering disciplines.
CITC-9: Dubai, UAE
March 5-7, 2017
Conference Papers
Impact of Weather Conditions on Construction Labor Productivity in Qatar
Ahmed Senouci, Mohammed Al-Abbasi, and Neil Eldin
Improving Productivity of Road Surfacing Operations with the Help of Lean and Discrete Event Simulation Techniques; A UK Case Study.
Rana Muhammad Qasim & Zeeshan Aziz
Research Advances in Optimized Temporary Housing Following Disasters
Omar El-Anwar, Khaled El-Rayes, & Amr Elnashai
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology Adoption and Implementation in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry - The Diagnosis
David Dylan John & Marcel Maghiar
Factors Affecting Quality of Construction Projects in Swazilland
Ayodeji Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa, & Ernest Dlamini
Challenges Facing Mentees and Mentors in the South African Construction Industry: A Case of Gauteng Region
Ayodeji Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa, & Madidimalo Mutshaeni
The Viability of the FLIR OneTM Camera for the Corps Of Engineers and Construction Companies
Keith A. Rahn & Joseph M. Davis
Sustainable Technology and Product Innovation in the Built Environment: Biomimicry Potentials
Olusegun A. Oguntona & Clinton O. Aigbavboa
An Analytical Approach of the Greek Economic Recession on Construction Industry; Its Consequences and Future Perspectives of the Sector
Kyros Ioannis & Kleopatra Petroutsatou
Contractors' Access to Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Nigeria: Overcoming the Present Challenge
Olusegun A. Oguntona, Clinton O. Aigbavboa, & Didibhuku W. Thwala
Cost of Accidents in Construction in Oman
Tariq Umar
A Review of Construction Industry Expectations of the 21st Century Graduates
John Aliu & Clinton Aigbavboa
Integrated BIM-analysis Framework for Plan-irregular Structures
Do-Soo Moon & Amr S. Elnashai
A Qualitative Approach To Success Factors of Healthcare Construction Projects in Iran
Reza Zandi Doulabi & Ehsan Asnaashari
Opportunities and Challenges of Women’s Roles in Management positions in the Iranian Construction Industry
Azam Karimi Mohammad Abadi & Ehsan Asnaashari
The Application of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Construction Industry Using Wearable Devices
Poorang Piroozfar, Amer Essa, & Eric R. P. Farr
Review of Sustainable Design Principles for LEEED Certified Buildings: The Case of Turkey
Esra Bostancioglu & Kubra Celik
Applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Electric Utility Construction
Lonny Simonian
Infrastructure Development in Africa: Eradicating Stumbling Blocks to Maximizing Investment Potentials
Innocent Musonda, Chioma Sylvia Okoro, & Erastus Mishengu Mwanaumo
Financial Analysis of Greek Construction Enterprises Based on Investment Ratios
Chrysi Mpakratsa, Dimitrios Lampakis, & Georgios N. Aretoulis
Analysis of Greek Construction Design - Engineers’ Cognitive Abilities, Personality and Knowledge
Georgios Aretoulis, Christoforos Triantafyllidis, Panagiotis Papaioannou, Ioannis Anagnostopoulos, & Jason B. Papathanasiou
Modeling Knowledge Management Enablers: The Case of Hong Kong Construction Organizations
Ede M.Y. Chan & Sherif Mohamed
A Preliminary Study of the Effect of Dimensional Control on the Accuracy of 3D Photogrammetry Modeling
Junshan Liu, Richard Burt, Charles Cobb, & Wesley Collins
A Network Approach to Investigate Coordination in Construction Projects: A Literature Review and Research Directions
Mohamed A. El-Gafy, Lingci Meng, Amine Ghanem, & Kasim A. Korkmaz
The Effect of Curb Appeal on the Property Value of a Single-Family Dwelling
Ifte Choudhury & Yatin Wadhwani
Key Issues in Procurement and Management of Consulting Engineering Services in Public Sector Organizations
Rafiq Muhammad Choudhry, Khalil Ahmed bin Mushtaq, & Mohammad Umair Saleem
Risk Management for Housing Projects Undertaken by Private Land Developers
Muneeb Ayaz Janjua, Muhammad Sohail A. Malik, Shahid Iqbal, & Rafiq Muhammad Choudhry
Using Energy Interventions to Drive Down Energy Consumption: An Occupant Behavior Case Study
Paul Hampton, Pablo A. Perez, Robert Stuart, & Neil Young
External Contingency Factors that Affect Contractors’ Performance in Developing Countries- A Jordanian Case Study
Suhair AlKilani, Imriyas Kamardeen, & Benson Lim
3D BIM Model as a Legal Construction Document
Mauro Prada Garcia & Khalid M. Siddiqi
An Investigation of Using Photogrammetry Technology on 3D Digital Recreation of the Historical Progression of a Historic Building
Alex Getz, Junshan Liu, Richard Burt, & Wesley Collins
Adapting Best Strategic Planning Practices to a Strategic Spatial Planning Model
Athanasios Lamprou & Dimitra Vagiona
The Explanations for the Low Applications of Value Engineering by Quantity Surveyors in Nigeria
AbdulLateef Olanrewaju, Paul E. Anavhe, & Khor Soo Cheen
Toward Improving BIM Acceptance in Facilities Management: A Hybrid Conceptual Model Integrating TTF and UTAUT
Mustafa A. Hila & Tayyab Maqsood
Utilizing Analytical Hierarchy Process for Contractor Selection in Turkish Public Construction Procurements
Pinar Irlayici Cakmak & Emre Cakmak
Factors Driving Construction Organizations to Implement Health and Safety within the Gauteng Province in South Africa: A Literature Review
Jacobus Hendrik Francois van Heerden, Innocent Musonda, & Chioma Sylvia Okoro
Key Factors for the Selection of Project Management Consultants
Yehya Nattat & Sameh Monir El-Sayegh
State-Of-Practice of BIM Use for Clash Detection in Pakistan
Filza Nadeem, Nida Azhar, Mohsinah Pasha, Nasreen Bint-E-Rizwan, & Hiba Arif
Towards Automated Process to Manage Buildings’ Environmental Sustainability- A BREEAM Application
Tala Kasim, Mustafa Ali, HaiJiang Li, Yacine Rezgui, & Tom Beach
Systematic Literature Review as a Methodology for Identifying Risks Project Control Using BIM
Rana Khallaf, Nader Naderpajouh, & Makarand Hastak
Procedures and Issues Within the Contractors Classification System in Saudi Arabia
Saud Almutairi, Mohammd Alghatany, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean Kashiwagi, & Kenneth Sullivan
Causes of Cost Overruns in Saudi Arabia Construction Projects vs. PIPS: A University Case Study
Majed Alzara, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean Kashiwagi, & Abdulrahman Al-Tassan
Risk Evaluation in the Arabian Gulf Region (Agr) Construction Industry From Multinational Firms’ Perceptions
Ruqaya Al-Sabah, Hala M. Nassereddine, & Awad S. Hanna
Critical Success Factors for Reduction of Cost of Poor Quality from Construction Projects
Shahid Mahmood, Nadeem Ishaq Kureshi, & Waqas Farid
Algorithm for the Determination of Abnormally Low Tenders in Public Construction Contract Bids in Greece
Antonios Panas, John-Paris Pantouvakis, Alexandros Romosios, & Efstratios Zissimopoulos
Identification of Iran’s Road Construction Project Risks in Order to Implement Sustainable Development (Pavement Technologies and Construction Activities)
Sepideh Motamed pooya, Zahra Ramezani, Mahmood Golabchi, & Ehsan Asnaashari
Determination of Polymer Content in SBS Modified Asphalt Binder Using FTIR Analysis
Md Amanul Hasan, Umme Amina Mannan, & Rafiqul A Tarefder
The Awareness and Benefits of BIM in the Construction Industry of Saudi Arabia
Saud Alhumayn, Ezekiel Chinyio, & Issaka Ndekugri
Controlling the Effects of Organizational Risk on Time and Cost in the Construction Industry in the UAE
Mohammed Hassan Murad
Spall Damage Repair Using 3D Printers: Opportunities and Challenges Safety Effects of Roadway Intersection Lighting
Jaeheum Yeon & Julian Kang
Using Big Data Analytics for BIM Enabled Facilities Management
Muhammad Arslan, Saba Munawar, Zainab Riaz, & Salman Azhar
Performance of New Generation of Engineered Concrete Materials in Infrastructure Applications
Khandaker M. A. Hossain
The Approach of Cost Monitoring with 5D BIM on Construction Project
Lin Xiaofeng & Vachara Peansupap
Evaluating the Selection of Construction Methods used on Building Projects Using Performance Objectives
Alireza Moghayedi & Abimbola Windapo
Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Using Evolutionary Algorithms
Charalampos P. Sinos & Athanasios P. Chassiakos
Study the Effective Location of Shear Wall and its Cost of Multi-story Building under Seismic Loading in Iraq
Mohammed Alrubaye & Nicolae Postavaru
The Impact on Environment and Decision Making Between Similarity of Design and Materials Difference through BIM
Mohammed Sami Mahdi & Nicolae Postavaru
An Investigation into the Building Information Modeling Software Tools
Amin Hosseini, Reza Mohajeri Borje Ghaleh, & Javad Majrouhi Sardroud
Impedance to Innovation Practices in the Ghanaian Construction Industry Consultancy Services: The Perspective of Quantity Surveying Firms
Alex Torku, De-Graft Owusu-Manu, Erika Pärn, Michael Nii Addy, & David J. Edwards
Identification of Risk Factors for Wind Energy Investments in Turkey
Emre Caner Akcay
Construction Project Management in Developing Countries: The Case of International Construction Projects In Kenya
Kimani Thomas Njuguna, Ahmad Omar Alkizim, Mugwima Njuguna
Evaluation of Causes of Construction Waste in Residential Building Projects: A Case Study of Kolkata
Sutapa Das & Rimpi Baro
Examination of DEVap Air Conditioning Systems to Evaluate Energy Efficiency
John M. McLain & Scott W. Kramer
Identifying Cost Impacts to Public Storm Water Infrastructure for Campus Development
Kevin Sellers, Keith A. Rahn, & Scott W. Kramer
Exploring Solar Water Heating Systems and Uses at Ft. Stewart, Georgia USA
Andrew J. Cox, Scott W. Kramer, & April Simons
Managing Workforce Diversity at Gulf Cooperation Council Construction Sites
Ahmed Jalil A Bayati, Osama Abudayyeh, & Syed M. Ahmed
Case Studies of Energy Efficiency Housing in South Australia
Tony Ma & Christy Chan
Achieving Project Outcomes for Construction Frameworks
Terence Y M Lam & Keith S Gale
An Innovative Methodology to Achieve Sustainability of Construction Projects in Australia – A Conceptual Study
Malindu Sandanayake, Guomin Zhang, Khaled Ali, & Sujeeva Setunge
BIM a Technology or Something More?
Khaled Ali & Guomin Zhang
Benchmarking of IT-based Tools for Site Security, Safety and Communication on Construction Worksites in a Metropolitan city of a Developing Country
Rana Rabnawaz Ahmed, Rizwan U. Farooqui, & Muhammad Saqib
An Assessment of Soft Factors Leading to Rework and its Impact on Project Performance- The Experience of Pakistani Construction Industry
Muhammad Umer, Rizwan U. Farooqui, & Muhammad Saqib
Calculating the Cost of Poor Quality
Rizwan U. Farooqui, Raja Shahmir Nizam, & Muhammad Umer
Fire Emergency Response Mechanism in Commercial Buildings in Karachi
Mstafa Shabbir, Rizwan U. Farooqui, & Rana Rabnawaz Ahmed
Building Relocation Case Study in Pakistan
Muhammad Saqib, Mustafa Shabbir, & Rizwan U. Farooqui
Safety Training Approach: Evaluation of the Effectiveness Towards
Raja Shahmir Nizam, Rizwan U. Farooqui & Muhammad Umer
Understanding the Relevance of Biological Cell Control Theory and Cell Control Mechanism for Solving Quality Problems in a Tunnel Construction Project
Mayur Shelke & Vasantha Abeyesekera
Integration Of Tablets And Smartphones In Construction Projects: Challenges And Solutions
Manuel Silverio, Suresh Renukappa, Angelines Donastorg, & Subashini Suresh
An Empirical Study On Training Provision For Knowledge Management In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia’s Construction Industry
Hanouf Alosaimi, Suresh Renukappa, & Subashini Suresh
A Systematic Review of Green Buildings as a Tool Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry
Ahmed Alneyadi, Suresh Renukappa, & Subashini Suresh
Identifying Worksite Intervention Strategies to Improve Construction Workers’ Nutrition: A Review of Literature
Chioma Sylvia Okoro, Innocent Musonda, & Justus Ngala Agumba
Building Information Model For Infrastructure: Challenges and Benefits
Haddy Jallow, Suresh Renukappa, Subashini Suresh, & Ahmed Alneyadi
Feasibility Study Considerations for Transport Infrastructure Performance: A Desk Study
Chioma Sylvia Okoro, Innocent Musonda, & Justus Ngala Agumba
Human Factor Related Constructs to accompany Extant Construction Business Marketing Frameworks Policies and Plans For Sustaining The Economy In Construction Industry Of Pakistan
Yankah, J. E., Aigbavboa, C.O, & Thwala, W.D
Investigation of Relationship between Demographic Factors and Construction Safety Climate
Khan Shahid Kamal Khan, Zeeshan Ullah, Rameez Akram, & Muhammad Zeshan Khalil
Economic Sustainability in the Construction Industry of Pakistan
Zeeshan Ullah, Khan Shahid Kamal Khan, Jamaluddin Thaheem, & Rameez Akram
Revolutionizing the AEC Industry Through the Use of BIM and KM
Touria Bouazza & David Greenwood
Measurement Models Evaluation of Performance Measurement and Improvement Framework for Small and Medium Sized Constructors in Developing Countries- A Jordanian Case
Suhair AlKilani & Benson Lim
Developing a Data Gathering Tool for Modeling Uncertainty in Highway Projects
Alireza Moghayedi & Abimbola Windapo
An Exponential Model for Manpower Planning in the Australian Construction Industry
Competency or Competence: Let’s talk
Oluwole Alfred Olatunji
Life Cycle Cost Analysis of a Green Home: A Case Study
Christopher W. Sommer, Salman Azhar, Irfan Ulhaq, & Malik Khalfan
Sustainable Concrete Construction using Pulverized Fly Ash as a partial replacement of Portland cement
Shahab Samad & Attaullah Shah
A Trade-based Risk Management Approach towards the Elimination of Defects in Residential Construction
Vasantha Abeysekera & Bibek Dhakal
A Proposal for Low-Cost Energy Efficient Public Housing Scheme in Pakistan
Muhammed Arif Khan, Sabahat Arif, Hamna Bhukhari, Iqra Tabassum, Sohail Akram, Salman Azhar, & Kamal Ahmed
A Comparative Analysis of Typical Pakistani Homes for Energy Consumption - With and Without Courtyards
Muhammed Arif Khan, Sabahat Arif, Hamna Bhukhari, Iqra Tabassum, Sohail Akram, Salman Azhar, & Kamal Ahmed
Personalized Study Time Plans, and Study Time Management:
Vasantha Abeysekera & Ashoka Abeysekera
Biological Cell Theory and its Relevance to this Study
Mayur Shelke & Vasantha Abeyesekera
Production of Sustainable Concrete Using Class-F Fly as Binary Cementitious Material
Shah Room, Attaullah Shah, & Muhammad Ahmad
Uses of Augmented Reality Technology during Construction Phase
Alex Heinzel, Salman Azhar, & Abid Nadeem
The Role of Organizational Culture in the Lean Construction Transformation
Lincoln H. Forbes & Syed M. Ahmed
Use of Low-Resolution Satellite Imagery (LRSI) For Development of Building Inventory.
Habil Ahmad, Shuakat Ali Khan, Atta Ullah Shah, Shah Room, & Adil Rafiq