Mega projects delivering rail infrastructure are constantly seeking cost-effective and efficient
technologies to sustain the growing population. Building information modeling (BIM) and …

The construction industry is lagging behind other industries in terms of efficiency and
performance. Lean-oriented supply chain management (SCM) initiatives have not yet led to …

ABSTRACT The Lean Construction approach is based on cooperation and collaboration. A
review of Lean Construction literature reveals that authors use at least one or even both …

Purpose This study conceptualizes the equity gap (EG) in construction contracting and
examines its impact on project performance. Design/methodology/approach The …

Target Value Design (TVD) is a management approach that aims to maximize value in the
framework of a pre-established cost target. TVD views AEC (Architecture, Engineering and …

Perception of unfairness stems from disproportionate risk allocation and power distribution.
In traditional design-bid construction projects, it is common to find employers shifting all risks …

Abstract Target Value Design (TVD) refers to the application of Target Costing (TC) to the
delivery of projects with the involvement of owners, architects, engineers, and constructors …

Resumo mentalidade enxuta e a sustentabilidade aplicadas à construção possuem como
objetivo, respectivamente, mitigar desperdícios produtivos e diminuir os impactos negativos …

Construction incentivization (CI) is a collective term that covers the range of incentive
schemes that are commonly used in construction projects. Typically, either a carrot or a stick …

Many construction projects end with cost overrun, delay and defects. These undesirable
outcomes are particularly disheartening with mega projects. The construction industry has …