Prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC) is an innovative and cleaner
approach that has restructured the production of the construction industry. It can improve the …

Purpose–This paper aims to systematically and critically explore the research trend of
construction joint ventures (CJVs) in some selected leading construction journals over the …

The actual cost of a construction project is comprised of not only production costs, but also
transaction costs. Transaction costs include but are not limited to the costs of preparing the …

The engineer–procure–construct (EPC) approach has been increasingly adopted in
international markets, in which contractors need to have adequate capabilities in effectively …

Purpose Cultural differences have been frequently cited as a major source of risks for
international joint ventures (IJVs). Cultural differences may cause extensive conflicts in …

Abstract Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) method has become commonly
adopted in international construction markets, in which contractors bear enormous risks …

The adoption and acceptance of new cutting-edge technologies such as wearable sensing
devices (WSDs) have been investigated for personal use in a few industries, but concerns …

Construction joint ventures (CJVs) execute business by pooling diverse technical and
financial contributions from collaborating entities. Traditional CJV profit-allocation …

Safety performance in construction projects is attributed to many determinants (factors) in a
safety system. This study identifies various directly or indirectly related determinants and …

Purpose International construction projects encompass various risks, and it is essential to
evaluate and manage them to achieve project and firms' success. As approaches to …