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Automatic Recognition of Common Structural Elements from Point Clouds for Automated Progress Monitoring and Dimensional Quality Control in Reinforced Concrete Construction

open access: yesRemote Sensing, 2019
This manuscript provides a robust framework for the extraction of common structural components, such as columns, from terrestrial laser scanning point clouds acquired at regular rectangular concrete construction projects.
Reza Maalek   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Green Governance to Biodiversity Strategy: The Role of Environmentally Experienced Directors in Chinese Firms

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how directors with environmental protection (EP) backgrounds influence corporate biodiversity concern (BIO) among Chinese A‐share listed firms from 2008 to 2023. Drawing on Upper Echelons Theory, we argue that directors' environmental expertise shapes firms' biodiversity strategies.
Chengming Huang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Schedule variance analysis and Earned Values in a construction project [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Unpredictable events are typical for construction projects, and therefore the use of knowledge and skills applicable to project control is essential for improved consequent larger chance of achieving planned scope.
Smodiš , Robbie
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Sustainability Orientation and Entrepreneurial Performance in Resource‐Constrained Contexts

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines how sustainability orientation shapes entrepreneurial performance in bottom‐of‐the‐pyramid (BoP) markets by theorizing responsible entrepreneurship as a central mechanism and BoP orientation as a contextual contingency. Using survey data from 283 small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana, we integrate perspectives
George Obeng Dankwah   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Significance Risks Evaluation of Commercial Construction Projects

open access: yesArchives of Civil Engineering, 2019
The main objective of the article is to present quantified and measurable risks likelihood appearance, impact and significance of inspected and monitored 48 commercial construction projects and their feasibility to be carried out.
Konior J.
doaj   +1 more source

URBAN AND RURAL DIFFERENCES IN UTILIZATION OF STATE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS: MINNESOTA'S EXPERIENCE [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper examines utilization rates of Minnesota's earned income tax credit program by households on welfare from 1992 through 1999. We examine urban and rural differences in the rate of filing an income tax return and receiving the earned income tax ...
Stinson, Thomas F., Hirasuna, Donald P.
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Family Involvement and Financial Performance: How Do They Affect the Sustainability Commitment of Family Businesses?

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The socio‐emotional wealth (SEW) perspective suggests that the specific priorities of a family business may make it more or less inclined to engage in sustainable practices. This paper examines how family business heterogeneity regarding family ownership, financial performance, and family board members affects the sustainability commitment of ...
Sonia Sánchez‐Andújar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Earned Schedule Management to Dynamic Scheduling [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
As an engineer, the scope of competences is not just being able to plan a good project, but to make sure that it’s well-performed, on time and on budget.
Vilella Rojo, Julia
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Konsep Earned Value dalam Aplikasi Pengelolaan Proyek Konstruksi

open access: yesSemesta Teknika, 2016
Earned value concept is one of monitoring technique on construction process which is based on the integrated concept of cost and time. Using integrity of time and performance of field works, earned value method can accommodate the need of performance ...
Mandiyo Priyo, Noor Adi Wibowo
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The possibility of a British earned income tax credit [PDF]

open access: yes
The possibility of an earned income tax credit, based on the US model, is currently high up the British political agenda. This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of the current British system of in-work benefits, before reviewing the ...
Robert Walker, Michael Wiseman
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