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The efficiency analysis of foundations for buildings with bearing walls for Lithuanian soil conditions

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2014
The paper deals with selection of foundations for bearing walls of residential buildings depending on the strength of soil and taking into account the economic benefit. Based on in-situ investigation of soil conditions in different Lithuanian regions and
Saulius Sušinskas, Zenonas Turskis, Andrius Stasiškis, Jonas Valickas, Žymantas Rudžionis   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictive Analytics for Early-Stage Construction Costs Estimation

Buildings, 2022
Low accuracy in the estimation of construction costs at early stages of projects has driven the research on alternative costing methods that take advantage of computing advances, however, direct implications in their use for practice is not clear.
Sergio Lautaro Castro Miranda, Enrique Del Rey Castillo, Vicente Gonzalez, Johnson Adafin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of the supply chain in the elimination and reduction of construction rework and defects: an action research approach [PDF]

, 2014
Since 2007, Ireland has suffered a circa 80% reduction in construction output. This has resulted in bankruptcy, unemployment and bad debt. Contractors have attached greater emphasis to production efficiency and cost reduction as a means of survival.
Martin Taggart, Koskela, LJ, Taggart, Martin, John Rooke, Koskela, Lauri, Taggart, M, Rooke, JA, Rooke, John, Lauri Koskela   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Construction Cost Prediction Using Deep Learning with BIM Properties in the Schematic Design Phase

Applied Sciences, 2023
In the planning and design stage, it is difficult to accurately predict construction costs only by estimating approximate cost. It is also very difficult to predict the change in construction costs whenever the design changes.
DoYoon Park, SeokHeon Yun
doaj   +1 more source

How permitting process length influences development costs and real estate prices

Economics and Environment
The study presents a methodology which can be employed by a wide array of stakeholders in the urban real estate market: policymakers, developers, investors as well as individuals.
Martin Lukavec, Vilém Čáp, Klara Čermáková   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors contributing to the fluctuations in residential construction in Iran

Construction Economics and Building, 2011
Residential construction is one of the most important pillars of Iran’s economy. Although this sector had an increasing trend over the past two decades, however, the growth rate of residential construction was very volatile.
Hassan Gholipour Fereidouni
doaj   +3 more sources

İNŞAAT SEKTÖRÜNDE İŞ KAZALARI VE İŞ GÜVENLİĞİ MALİYETLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Mühendislik ve Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi, 2021
In this study, the definition of work accident was made and then the concept of work accident in construction works was explained. The last five years of work accident statistics published by the Social Security Institution were examined.
Cemil Akcay
doaj   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Construction Costs, Payback Times, and the Leaf Economics of Carnivorous Plants

, 2009
Understanding how different and functional types "invest" carbon and nutrients is a major goal of plant ecologists. Two measures of such investments are "construction costs" (carbon needed to produce each gram of tissue) and associated "payback times ...
Karagatzides, Jim D., Ellison, Aaron
core   +1 more source

Uncertainty Quantification and Sensitivity Analysis of Nuclear Construction Cost Reduction Pathways

Energies
High construction costs have plagued recent nuclear projects and they hamper the widespread deployment of nuclear technology. The Nuclear Cost Reduction Tool is a plant economic framework that quantifies the impact that various plant design and ...
Rowan Marchie, Ryan M. Spangler, Levi M. Larsen, Chandrakanth Bolisetti, Botros Hanna, Jia Zhou, Abdalla Abou-Jaoude   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source