This paper seeks to identify and categorise challenges encountered in managing post-
disaster reconstruction projects. Literature relevant to the topic was identified using …

Purpose This study aims to develop a resilient contractor selection model that also considers
community concerns in post-disaster reconstruction projects using a “build-back better …

Valleys containing Fluvial-lacustrine deposits with shallow groundwater are susceptible to
seismic liquefaction. In fact, extensive liquefaction was observed in the Kathmandu Valley …

Purpose Due to significant differences between urban and rural areas in terms of
geographical environment, building scale, resident culture, social organization and other …

On 3 November 2023, a moment magnitude (MW) 5.7 (Local Magnitude, M L6. 4)
earthquake struck the western region of Nepal, one of the most powerful seismic events …

The 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquake sequence is one of the biggest disasters Türkiye has
ever encountered. The loss of lives and properties by the earthquake indicates that the …

Each year, numerous disasters occur, challenging the resilience of societies worldwide. The
effective management of the intricate disaster recovery process necessitates well-prepared …

Nepal experienced a strong earthquake of a moment magnitude 7.8 (M) on 25 April 2015.
The epicenter was in Gorkha district in central Nepal, 80 km northwest of Kathmandu, the …

Abstract The Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) standard form of construction
contract (SFCC) is among the most used construction contracts globally. It is also highly …

This research investigates the current landscape of reconstructed building typologies and
assesses the vulnerability of masonry buildings reconstructed through government grants …