The engineer–procure–construct (EPC) approach has been increasingly adopted in
international markets, in which contractors need to have adequate capabilities in effectively …

As global economic integration and rapid technological advancements transform
international business, international engineering contracting has become essential for …

Construction projects delivered using the Design-Build (DB) method include a single
contract which defines requirements associated with various disciplines involved in the …

Progressive design-build (PDB) is an emerging variation of alternative contracting methods
(ACMs) in the highway construction industry. It is widely used in water/wastewater and …

To reduce energy consumption in buildings, researchers have in the recent decade
explored the potential of changing occupants' energy consumption behaviors using eco …

Increasingly adopted by both public and private organizations, design-build (DB) has
become a favored construction project delivery system, outperforming other systems in terms …

Purpose–Selecting a proper project delivery system is one of the critical issues for the
success of a project. This paper discusses the application of project delivery systems in …

This article aims to identify design-construction interface problems and their causes in
design-build projects to present solutions to resolve these problems. Accordingly, through a …

Selecting an appropriate design-builder is critical to the success of design-build (DB)
projects. The objective of this study is to identify selection criteria for design-builders and …

Owners of water/wastewater facilities can choose from several project delivery methods,
including the traditional design-bid-build method or an alternative design-build method …