Allocating limited capital-renewal (rehabilitation) funds among a large number of competing infrastructure assets has been a tremendous challenge for municipalities and public agencies. However, in the literature, there have been only limited efforts to provide economic approaches that can...

There is a strong need for a productive and innovative infrastructure sector because of its monetary value and importance for the development of a sustainable society. An increased level of industrialization is often proposed as a way to improve efficiency and productivity in construction...

Previous studies speculate on the implications of the industrialization of building (IB); however, there is no clear consensus on its definition. The implications of IB are assumed to be differentiated by its social, economic, and technological contexts. A conceptual framework is proposed to...

Comparisons of industry sectors in advanced economies since the 1960s show that the construction sector has lagged in productivity growth rates, especially in the United States. Although the US and Canadian economies are highly integrated, Canada's experience differs in key ways. Analysis of...

'Lean thinking' holds out the promise of dramatic improvements in construction production processes, especially in waste minimization. While there exist empirical studies of 'leanness' with regard to non-relational-type projects, there is a need to analyse its applicability in relational...

Examined is how contractor or construction manager decision making and judgment in response to client objectives and project constraints can be aided by a structured approach to construction strategy selection and assessment using time-space project process and product modelling. The context...

Location-based management systems (LBMSs) are becoming more commonly used to plan and control production in construction projects. The main use has been to compress durations and improve resource efficiency through real-time production control and forecasting. LBMS theory proposes that instead...

When public matters go spectacularly wrong an official inquiry often ensues. Such an inquiry, conducted by legal and professional personnel, is an opportunity for learning that carries an obligation to attribute responsibility. The post hoc fixing of responsibility may aid or hinder learning....