Post-disaster reconstruction (PDR) is a dynamic, complex system that is chaotic in nature,
and represents many challenges and issues. Recently, building information modelling (BIM) …

Modular construction (MC) is a promising concept with the potential to revolutionize the
construction industry (CI). The sustainability aspects of MC, among its other encouraging …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the effects of a major disaster
on the management of human resources in the construction sector. It sets out to identify the …

Employee turnover is a critical factor affecting organizational effectiveness. It is particularly
important in the construction sector due to its knowledge and labor-intensive characteristics …

Disasters, particularly those triggered by nature are often followed by a swift humanitarian
relief response to address the resultant emergencies. These efforts are then transitioned …

This paper is a systematic study on the reconstruction planning and policy implementation of
the Wenchuan earthquake. It mainly summarizes the whole process of reconstruction from …

ABSTRACT A structured decision support system is imperative for guiding implementation of
the dynamic and complex Post-disaster infrastructure reconstruction (PDIR) projects. This …

Most disaster-affected populations face the complex task of reconstructing their dwellings
with minimal or no external support. However, not much is known about the self-initiated …

Earthquakes can disrupt the healthcare system heavily, leading to long wait times and many
untreated patients for years after the event. Emergency services, in particular, must return to …

After large scale disasters, reconstruction is often initiated by stakeholders to minimize
disaster impacts and to mitigate a recurrence. For most reconstruction programmes, priority …