Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 1898 - 1916
Published: June 20, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
reasons
for
project
failures
and
cost
overruns
in
building
construction.
The
construction
industry
is
well
known
chronic
issues
such
as
fragmentation,
overruns,
poor
working
conditions,
insufficient
quality,
all
of
which
result
failure.
Project
failure
are
two
most
essential
indicators
success
a
because
they
have
an
equal
impact
on
participants,
both
favorably
negatively.
These
problems
been
evident
many
years
across
global
industry,
requiring
identification
primary
causes
to
address
these
challenges.
use
quantitative
qualitative
approaches
was
important,
it
made
easier
accomplish
overall
goal
solving
problem
data
were
collected
via
surveys
through
interviews.
Data
gathered
from
104
team
members
Pakistan's
industry.
top
five
management,
design,
frequent
design
changes,
errors,
bureaucracy,
corruption,
site
management.
start-up
planning,
estimation,
weather
political
situations,
economic
instability
country.
Minimizing
factors
can
contribute
greater
probability
improvement
Engineering Construction & Architectural Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Purpose
This
study
develops
an
innovative
building
information
modelling
(BIM)
maturity
model
integrating
Industry
4.0
(I4.0)
and
sustainability
principles.
It
addresses
the
need
to
consider
sustainable
practices
guide
digital
transformation
in
construction.
Design/methodology/approach
The
research
employs
design
science
(DSR),
combining
literature
analysis
with
practical
development
through
iterative
process.
includes
semi-structured
interviews
focus
groups
eight
international
experts,
ensuring
theoretical
rigour
applicability.
considers
implications
of
disruption
on
human
interaction
BIM
I4.0
technologies.
Findings
identifies
six
key
dimensions
(processes,
technology,
people,
organization/strategy,
policy
sustainability)
levels
for
assessing
implementation
contexts.
A
systematic
evaluation
framework
highlights
critical
improvement
areas,
including
training
needs
strategies
fight
resistance
change.
Additionally,
42
success
factors
aligned
dynamic
capabilities
cumulative
capability
theories
are
identified.
Originality/value
paper
presents
a
novel
uniquely
comprehensive
approach
technological
advancements
practices,
filling
gap
current
assessments.
BIM’s
future
disruptive
industry,
addressing
challenges
human-technology
providing
roadmap
evolving
organizational
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Abstract
Internet
of
Things
(IoT)
technologies
present
transformative
opportunities
through
connectivity
intelligent
devices,
environmental
sensors,
and
integrated
management
systems.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
benefits
impact
IoT
implementation
on
construction
sites
by
analyzing
relationships
between
key
factors
outcomes
for
safety
efficiency.
Hypotheses
were
developed
proposing
positive
correlations
each
factor
effective
adoption
sites.
Structural
equation
modeling
analysis
survey
data
from
professionals
site
reports
strongly
validated
research
hypotheses.
Positive
path
coefficients
high
statistical
significance
confirmed
monitoring
(0.38),
equipment
(0.343),
predictive
analytics
maintenance
(0.222)
(0.369)
as
crucial
enablers
successful
integration
leading
safer
more
productive
operations.
The
findings
highlight
imperative
focus
areas
provide
actionable
insights
stakeholders
strategies
effectively
leverage
capabilities.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
This
research
examines
how
Holistic
Building
Design
(HBD)
affects
Lifecycle
Management
of
Structures
in
the
ever-changing
construction
market.
HBD
includes
adaptability,
environmental
sustainability,
maintenance,
and
disaster
preparation.
It
is
a
key
idea
present
boom
resilient
sustainable
building
techniques.
A
surprising
dearth
quantitative
empirical
on
HBD's
impact
LMBS
considering
field's
growing
importance.
study
uses
method
to
explore
relationship
between
essential
components
outcomes
especially
Extended
Service
Life
(ESL)
Optimized
Performance
Value
(OPV)
are
critical
factors
address
this
information
gap.
The
polled
171
industry
professionals
utilized
Structural
Equation
Modelling
examine
data.
approach
was
selected
for
its
ability
complex
relationships
variables
constructs.
Adaptability
Retrofitting
(AAR),
Environmental
Considerations
Sustainability
(ECS),
Maintenance
Inspection
Programs
(MIP),
Resilience
Disaster
Preparedness
(RDP)
profoundly
influenced
Enhanced
elements
LMBS.
adaptation
retrofitting,
maintenance
inspection
programs,
other
activities
increased
value
lifespan.
These
findings
have
major
theoretical
practical
implications.
work
potentially
fills
gap
by
providing
actual
evidence
HBD-LMBS
linkages.
Practically,
results
advise
specialists
use
ideas
management.
Finally,
our
illuminates
vital
roles
paves
way
ecologically
friendly
approaches.
Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 1898 - 1916
Published: June 20, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
reasons
for
project
failures
and
cost
overruns
in
building
construction.
The
construction
industry
is
well
known
chronic
issues
such
as
fragmentation,
overruns,
poor
working
conditions,
insufficient
quality,
all
of
which
result
failure.
Project
failure
are
two
most
essential
indicators
success
a
because
they
have
an
equal
impact
on
participants,
both
favorably
negatively.
These
problems
been
evident
many
years
across
global
industry,
requiring
identification
primary
causes
to
address
these
challenges.
use
quantitative
qualitative
approaches
was
important,
it
made
easier
accomplish
overall
goal
solving
problem
data
were
collected
via
surveys
through
interviews.
Data
gathered
from
104
team
members
Pakistan's
industry.
top
five
management,
design,
frequent
design
changes,
errors,
bureaucracy,
corruption,
site
management.
start-up
planning,
estimation,
weather
political
situations,
economic
instability
country.
Minimizing
factors
can
contribute
greater
probability
improvement
