Cost overruns are prevalent in hydrocarbon (oil and gas) megaprojects. A recent report
indicates that 64% of ongoing megaprojects globally are facing cost overruns. Despite their …

Selecting the appropriate project delivery method (PDM) is a very significant managerial
decision that impacts the success of construction projects. This paper provides a critical …

The quality of the constructed social infrastructure project has been considered a necessary
measure for the sustainability of projects. Studies on factors affecting project quality have …

Construction projects are often deemed as complex and high-risk endeavours, mostly
because of their vulnerability to external conditions as well as project-related uncertainties …

The counterpart of Industry 4.0 in the AEC/FM industry is known as Construction 4.0. Its
essence is the digitalization and automation of the AEC/FM industry. As robots and other …

The subject of poor cost performance has been widely published in the mainstream project
and construction management literature. Nevertheless, the underlying responsibilities of the …

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) have been applied widely in the global construction
market. During the life cycle of PPP projects, their performance could be affected by a …

Regardless of the different project characteristics in the construction industry, cost and
schedule overruns are always regarded as being of paramount importance in the project …

Foreign (non-mainland Chinese) architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms
may face difficulties managing construction projects in China because they are unfamiliar …

While construction industry practices are reasonably well developed, construction projects
still witness widespread failures of many contractors due to varied reasons such as financial …