Energy consumption of constructed educational facilities significantly impacts economic, social and environment sustainable development. It contributes to approximately 37% the carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy use procedures. This paper aims introduce a study that investigates several artificial intelligence-based models predict most important buildings; schools. These include decision trees, K-nearest neighbors, gradient boosting, long-term memory networks. The research also...

Large scale earthmoving operations require the use of heavy and costly construction equipment. Optimum utilization equipment is a crucial task for project management team. It can result in substantial savings both time cost operations. This paper presents optimization model civil engineering projects. The developed designed to assist general contractor optimizing planning utilizes genetic algorithm, linear programming, geographic information systems support its functions. assists operations;...

Introduction: Over the past few decades, there has been an increasing focus on Smart Building Projects (SBP) and technologies associated with them. Numerous studies have conducted globally to define smart building (SBT), identify challenges, explore areas for improvement. This study aims examine concept terminology of SBT expertise experience participants in SBP Arab Gulf countries, specifically Saudi Arabia. The also investigates challenges faced by throughout its life cycle. Methods: To...

Close-range photogrammetry (CRP) has proven to be a remarkable and affordable technique for data modeling measurements extraction in construction management applications. Nevertheless, it is important aim making CRP more accessible by using smartphones on-site directly without pre-calibration procedure. This study evaluated the potential of as acquisition tools comparison with compact cameras based on quality accuracy their photogrammetric results extracting geometrical (i.e., surface area...

This paper presents a systematic post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of gated apartment building in Onaizah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia, focusing on resident satisfaction and performance. Employing mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data from questionnaires qualitative walkthrough observations interviews to assess various performance aspects, including thermal comfort, visual acoustic performance, safety. Results indicate that residents generally expressed with indoor air...

The heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) is a critical component of combined cycle power plant, linking the gas turbine to cycle. Optimizing parameters affecting HRSG's outputs for design plants maximize efficiency. However, detailed optimization HRSG difficult task due numerous parameters. Consequently, this paper aims explore impact ability generate steam. In addition, response surface methodology and artificial neural network are used build mathematical relation between production input...

Abstract. Delay in maintenance and repair of oil gas plants are crucial issue that require great attention to ensure activities conducted as planned. This paper introduces Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) based approach identify correlate reasons delay this type operations. The potential for delaying schedule operations initially identified through review the literature experts’ interview. Then feedback from targeted professional is gathered via survey questionnaires. perspective...

Purpose This study aims to explore the factors affecting sustainable workplace remodeling in Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was conducted, resulting 30 grouped into five categories. questionnaire designed and tested, stakeholders including architects/engineers (A/Es), contractors facilities managers were surveyed evaluate importance of these factors. The responses analyzed determine relative index (RII), rating (IR) ranking each factor. Findings All evaluated...

Purpose This research explores the factors influencing growth of facilities management (FM) industry in Saudi Arabia, identifying essential skills and challenges faced by managers. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a literature review questionnaire survey 70 practicing FM professionals Arabia. The assessed skills, challenges, shaping industry. Findings study identified 14 critical with leadership (90%), technical knowledge (85.7%), problem-solving...

This paper introduces a novel conceptual system to predict the energy cost of residential buildings in Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA). The briefly describes main models developed maintain continuity and focuses on prediction model. aims assist architects designing minimise costs under Arabian environmental conditions. was built based data collected from house owners six cities eastern province KSA. initial results validating model demonstrate system's capabilities assisting selection optimum...

There have been many studies done on the causes of delay construction projects and building all around world. They use different methods, geographical areas, they come up with results. are, however, few industrial projects. This paper focuses industrial/manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. The aim this is to identify major manufacturing top identified through a literature survey interviews experts from field Twenty-two factors listed that was distributed professionals same field. Two...

This paper presents a study conducted to identify, assess, rank, and compare the most influencing factors causing schedule delays during construction phase of petrochemical projects in Saudi Arabia. The methodology followed this research achieve main aims is combination comprehensive review literature interviewing number local experts, which have resulted identifying 23 factors. A total 90 completed responses were gathered from 106 received responses. found that Arabia are “Poor site...

The application of renewable energy has been an integral part the sustainability drive in building sector and solar photovoltaic (PV) is one most effective technologies this respect. present study aims to investigate prospects PV residential buildings hot–humid climatic conditions. discusses utilization roofs for terms potential hurdles factor (UF). Technical performance systems also investigated power output as well saved a result shading impact panels two types units, apartments villas....

This paper presents an automated method for estimating productivity of earthmoving operations in near-real-time. The developed utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) and Google Earth to extract the data needed perform estimation process. A GPS device is mounted on a hauling unit capture spatial along designated roads project. variations captured cycle times were used model uncertainty associated with operation involved. was carried out by classification, fitting, computer simulation....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify, assess, rank, and compare the most influencing factors in three-, four-, five-star hotels Eastern Province Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach A combination literature interviewing ten local experts have resulted identification 46 factors. Through a web-based questionnaire survey, identified were ranked. total 23 responses gathered from full population 47 (14 five-star, 15 four-star 18 three-star hotels) reliable overall response rate...

The energy consumption of a constructed facility is primary concern as result its impact on the total expenditure. It has been found that up to 70% power in Saudi Arabia are caused by building structures and air conditioning (AC). Energy government-constructed buildings constitutes considerable ≈13% Arabia. Therefore, government initiated Efficiency Program (SEEP) goals lower domestic severity roughly 30% 2030. This paper introduces study carried out Eastern Province identify factors...

Purpose Energy consumption has increased significantly since the 1970s, which demand for sufficient infrastructure in oil and gas industry. Many top-notch companies invested equipped their facilities with high-capacity electrical equipment to meet high benefit from revenues. This is becoming a challenge nowadays old industry, as most of installed reached or even exceeded its lifetime. Moreover, many original manufacturers (OEMs) 1980s are no longer market today. Therefore, aim this study...

Forecasting the final cost of construction projects during phases is challenging, particularly for long-duration projects, due to rise in uncertainties associated with future performance index values after report dates and impact many factors on performance. Current practices, along existing methods models, often assume that (CPI) achieved at date will continue as remaining work they fail assess risk overruns. This assumption may not be true, cases, change factors. Thus, this paper aims...