This study used explainable machine learning (XML), a new branch of Machine Learning (ML), to elucidate how ML models make predictions. Three tree-based regression models, Decision Tree (DT), Random Forest (RF), and Extreme Gradient Boost (XGB), were predict the normalized mean (Cp,mean), fluctuating (Cp,rms), minimum (Cp,min), maximum (Cp,max) external wind pressure coefficients low-rise building with fixed dimensions in urban-like settings for several incidence angles. Two types XML —...

A case study is used to obtain the experiences from a contractor and their subcontractors involved with constructing landmark Perth Stadium, which required building information model (BIM) be delivered for purpose of asset management. Insights about 'how' adoption BIM influenced practice collaboration change management within project are obtained. It was revealed that having limited experience knowledge deliver often resulted team 'muddling through problem'. This not necessarily due shortage...

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors are constantly evolving, the effective adoption use of digital technologies critical for improving project outcomes, enhancing productivity, fostering innovation. This study aims to identify analyse key factors that enable knowledge transfer among technology end-users in AEC industry. study’s theoretical framework is a modified version acceptance model (TAM). It investigates six enablers, including ease use, perceived usefulness,...

Offsite construction techniques continue to receive considerable attention in academic/research discourse. Whilst discourse seminal literature critique the positive and negative aspects of offsite; on balance, benefits outweigh barriers, especially when fully integrated managed. From a project management perspective, applied projects typically commence determining project's work breakdown structure (WBS). WBS is applicable offsite deliverables, reflecting site-based activities concomitant...

Purpose The demand for construction-related occupations has increased consistently over many years in New Zealand (NZ). This necessitated recourse to migrant workers address capacity and capability requirements. Migrant construction hail from various backgrounds with a complex set of their needs being met through employment NZ. Research on understanding the satisfaction levels this category is scarce. With recent insinuations about exploitations, research investigations into knowledge area...

This study contemplates prevailing BIM (Building Information Management) development practices at the pre-maturity. stimuli set by developers have zero attention towards integrating qualitative features and induce pessimistic/optimistic information processing. Also, an archival analysis showed that survey-based methodology, which is predominantly used to assess industry readiness, does not pay adequate externalities (procurement, policy, technical organizational contexts) hence comprehensive...

The study aimed to decrease noise levels in the ICU, anticipated have adverse effects on both patients and staff, by implementing enhancements acoustic design.

Abstract Emergent literature suggests that micro- and macro-climates influence criminal behaviour; a complex phenomenon is still incipient in theory development. This mixed-method research starts with systematic review of the on theoretical premises urban heat islands amplify aggressive behaviour crime. Further, it discusses potential implications relationship between environment social outcomes design planning environments. A meta-synthesis was conducted to explain correlations patterns...

Purpose The normative literature suggests that there are more than seventy decision factors contractors must consider if they intend to success in their bid and projects. In addition, such have been grouped relation project characteristics, client attributes, contractors' business administration external factors. extant the relationships between many of orthogonal may not explain how bid-decisions shape outcomes. Design/methodology/approach This knowledge gap has stagnated research this...

Emergent evidence shows micro and macro-climates influence criminal behaviour; a complex phenomenon that is still incipient in theory development. A mixed method research, this study starts with systematic review of literature on theorical premises urban heat islands amplify aggressive behaviour crime. Further, it discusses potential implications the relationship between environment social outcomes design planning environments. meta-synthesis was conducted to explain correlations patterns...

This study reviews relevant literature to identify the drawbacks of traditional planning algorithms related technical rationality. It also evaluates suitability construction project strategies, bring reflective practice into by using an archival analysis approach. The used qualitative data provided Chartered Institute Building (CIOB), UK, for 66 projects that are recognised as being successfully delivered. information was sorted and analysed via NVivo content analysis, respectively. findings...

Purpose Migrant construction workers, significant in many developed economies, face several challenges, which place them at a higher risk of job dissatisfaction compared to locals. Therefore, this study investigates the determinants satisfaction amongst specific group migrant who hold temporary work visas (TWVs) New Zealand (NZ). Design/methodology/approach An explanatory research approach was used investigate identified through literature review. Data were collected structured survey...

Purpose This study aims to investigate clients' attributes, their key decision variables and causal relationships between the variables. In addition, purpose of is map-out from these analyses, attributes project clients that motivate contractors' bid decision. Design/methodology/approach A total 50 responses were obtained a questionnaire survey. 50% participants are contractors. 44% claims consultants, whilst 6% manufacturers clients. Beyond measures central tendencies, analysis focussed on...

Purpose Beyond a mandated use, rationales behind executive choice to accept or reject building information modelling (BIM) are ambiguous. BIM acceptance is complex for organisations, and existing decision-making models impractical make realistic choices. A practical solution must assist holistic reflection of internal external success factors. Nevertheless, extant literature largely focused on software use awareness. Thus, this paper aims suggest novel framework assessing firm readiness,...

This study investigates the relationship between project strategies and outcomes. Technical rationality theory is critical to this relationship; although it has been criticised in extant studies for its inability define soft issues that associate with real-world scenarios. Strategy-led approach an alternative technical rationality. Normative have acknowledged ability of strategy-led implementation as though facilitates reflective interaction problem-solving. targeted 154 organizations won...

This paper presents arguments for the development of a strategy-led approach to planning and implementation construction projects. It takes position that there are deficiencies in traditional algorithms, which make them inefficient cope with unique character Thus combination project strategies crafted from experiential knowledge (reflective practice methodologies) algorithms needed successful implementation. To confirm argument, study investigates influence on 35 critical success factors...

Emergent evidence shows micro and macro-climates influence criminal behaviour; a complex phenomenon that is still incipient in theory development. A mixed method research, this study starts with systematic review of literature on theorical premises urban heat islands amplify aggressive behaviour crime. Further, it discusses potential implications the relationship between environment social outcomes design planning environments. meta-synthesis was conducted to explain correlations patterns...

Extensive research internationally suggests that altering people's habitual activities and behaviour depends on generating a 'disruption' event. This examines the significance of an office relocation event from Subiaco to Perth (Western Australia) City Centre commute habits built environment professional employees. The study conducted in July-August 2021, focused how employee General Satisfaction Commuting (GSC) changed response imposition disruption It must be noted employees already used...

Sleep is essential for health. Its restorative properties align with the needs of patients recovering from critical illness, including physical, psychological, cognitive, and emotional benefits. Reduced sleep quantity quality common in treated intensive care. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) noise often persistent reported as one most distressing contributors to patient experiences.This mitigation investigation was conducted 40-bed ICU at Fiona Stanley Hospital, a tertiary referral centre Perth,...

Our built environments offer distinct variables that impact behaviour – throughout the world, and equally within Western Australia. However, an in-depth analysis of extant literature indicates influencing human is difficult in absence a ‘disruption’ event. Accordingly, this organization-level study examined disruptive effects relocating from Subiaco office to new Perth’s Central Business District on commute habits its built-environment professional employees. The relocation occurred during...