Evaluating the safety maturity of construction contractors before awarding the contract is an
effective strategy that many owners have started to implement. Given the importance of …

Despite the need to reform, maintain, and expand US infrastructure, the construction industry
often struggles to deliver infrastructure projects that meet their target budget and schedule …

Workplace hazards, when combined with demanding task, organizational factors, work
environments, personal factors, and external factors can produce unacceptable safety risks …

As the total construction output in the North West of England (NWE) is forecast to rise by an
average of 2.5% over the next five years. It is imperative for organizations in the region to …

Claims management is an essential process aiming to avoid, mitigate, evaluate, and handle
claims that may arise for various reasons. Claims usually bring up a considerable cost …

Project teams expend substantial effort to develop scope definition during the front end
planning phase of large, complex projects, but oftentimes neglect to sufficiently plan for …

The safety of workers in the construction industry is a big concern because of the high
number of fatalities and injuries that occur in the industry. Selecting contractors based on …

Wood has seen a resurgence recently as a construction material driven by technological
advances and a growing concern for the environment. Although an increasing amount of …

The current economy has placed pressure on private and public organizations to become
more efficient. Increasing requirements and expectations and decreasing resources are …

This thesis advances the establishment of a fully developed framework for implementing
more robust quality management systems in the Australian construction industry. The …