Rework is a pervasive problem that stymies practice in construction. A considerable amount
of research has been undertaken to address rework, but there has been limited progress …

Excavation construction in urban dense areas is regarded as a high-risk activity since there
are various aspects involved and risk usually occurs in local part of excavation. This paper …

The type and number of defects constitute a major indicator of project quality and are thus
emphasized in project management. Therefore, it is necessary to explore appropriate tools …

Projects are under constant pressure to improve performance, and research is needed to
understand the characteristics of high-performing projects. Using the concept of …

The technical performance assessment of a building is essential for planning maintenance
actions to improve its condition and functionality. The aim of this study is to present a …

Defects pose considerable risks to construction projects in terms of both cost and quality,
and identifying defects thus is crucial to effective construction quality management. In this …

Building defects can lead to several issues, including financial burden, personal safety, and
illness. This study investigated the factors influencing defects in residential buildings …

Rework is a chronic problem in construction and engineering projects. A wide variety of
studies examining the nature of rework have been undertaken since the seminal research of …

Purpose–The purpose of this study is to identify the primary root causes of defects in terms of
why they persist in construction, despite the increasing implementation of quality systems …

In construction industry, work defects yield time and cost overruns of construction projects
and also cause disputes between project participants during construction and operation …