The supply chains shaping their distribution networks become more diverse as companies
respond to global markets' stringent criteria. This is also counterproductive to the visibility of …

Bio-plastics are rapidly growing in popularity, and many new techniques and approaches
are emerging as a result of intensive research and development (R&D) activities. Many …

Transformer, an attention-based encoder–decoder model, has already revolutionized the
field of natural language processing (NLP). Inspired by such significant achievements, some …

In line with the recent economic growth, especially in developing countries, human concern
for the environment has increased over time. This paradigm shift has influenced many …

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is seen as a way to enhance knowledge
collection in the construction sector. Although the theoretical benefits of ICT implementation …

Abstract Machine learning algorithms are capable of handling complex non-linear problems
related to the prediction domain, but further exploration is required for automated, semi …

Contractors have given importance to risks in the construction process as it causes time and
cost overrun, delays, and total desertion in activities and events present in the construction …

This study investigates optimal build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracts for toll roads under
asymmetric and uncertain information concerning the construction cost of a private firm. In …

Projects are delayed due to lack of construction risk management practice. One of the
important factor for project success is organisation culture. Organisation culture is the …

In construction projects, contractors have prioritized risks due to abandonment of operations
and events, interruptions, time, and cost overruns. Construction hazards are linked to the …