For past decades, design for safety (DfS) has gained growing interest among scholars and
practitioners in different geographical contexts as one of the innovative practices integrating …

Introduction: The concept of addressing and minimizing construction site safety risks in the
early phase of a project has generated research interest, especially since the National …

The construction industry has a higher occupational casualty rate than other industries. As a
proactive approach to safety management, Construction Hazard Prevention through Design …

The construction industry contributes significantly to economic development worldwide, yet it
is one of the most hazardous industries where numerous accidents and fatalities happen …

Although substantial progress in safety management performance has been made in the
construction industry, continuing fatalities and injuries at workplaces hinder sustainable …

Purpose Several factors influence OSC adoption, but extant literature did not articulate the
dominant barriers or drivers influencing adoption. Therefore, this research has not only …

The life cycle of the building or any other type of structure comprises the stages of planning,
design, construction, operation, and maintenance until demolition. The life span of each …

Rapid expansion of urbanization in develo** countries such as China brings explosive
growth of the construction industry. It is necessary to evaluate construction performance in …

Purpose Designers have a key role to play in the Prevention through Design (PtD) practices
in construction projects. Nonetheless, previous studies indicated that the issue of …

The construction sector is a key industry in the economy of the European Union (EU), with a
significant impact on the Gross Domestic Product and employs approximately 30% of the …