Urban High-Density Construction Sites and Their Surrounding Community: Issues Encountered and Strategies Adopted by Contractors (original) (raw)
Related papers
Unintended compaction of soils is due to inadvertent construction traffic. Fifteen construction sites were visited, and soil compaction and bulk unit weights measured from the soil surface to depths of 1.0m, at 0.2m intervals using speedy moisture testers/core cutters. Test results show that the soils were heavily compacted at depths from 0.3m - 0.8m. Suggestion are therefore made for a new attitude to soil compaction on construction sites.
Urban Development and Construction Project Management Issues considering External Stakeholders
2016
Large construction projects can create numerous hazards and pose many risks, making it one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. This element of risk increases in an urban development, which can negatively impact the external stakeholders associated with the project, along with their surrounding environments. Therefore, this paper aims to identify and document the numerous issues encountered by project managers from external stakeholders and how they affect construction projects, particularly in a confined site environment. In addressing this aim, the core objective is to identify what issues are involved in managing the stakeholders in these inherently risky environments. A qualitative methodology encompassing an informative literature review is undertaken, followed by five case studies with professionals in industry. The data gathered is assessed qualitatively using mind mapping software, and cognitively summarised. Twenty-six issues are identified, and collectively f...
Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Doctoral Workshop
2009
Qualitative research has been considered capable of studying complex situation, yielding rich findings and particularly suitable when involving human subject. This has contributed to its raise in popularity in the built environmental research. Influenced by ‘success stories’ in applying qualitative methods, many doctoral students and researchers in the built environment have been self-convinced to apply qualitative methods in their research and quickly declaring themselves as qualitative researchers. However, it turns out that conducting qualitative research may not be easy after all. There are inherent potential difficulties that may be encountered by researchers in applying qualitative research. In light of this, the working paper aims to shed a light on the matter by discussing relevant issues, namely the nature of doctoral research, research methodology including the research philosophies, the reasoning of research and research on the data level. The final part of the discussion...
2010
The RICS COBRA Conference is held annually. The aim of COBRA is to provide a platform for the dissemination of original research and new developments within the specific disciplines, sub-disciplines or field of study of: Management of the construction process • Cost and value management • Building technology • Legal aspects of construction and procurement • Public private partnerships • Health and safety • Procurement • Risk management • Project management The built asset • Property investment theory and practice • Indirect property investment • Property market forecasting • Property pricing and appraisal • Law of property, housing and land use planning • Urban development • Planning and property markets • Financial analysis of the property market and property assets • The dynamics of residential property markets • Global comparative analysis of property markets • Building occupation • Sustainability and real estate • Sustainability and environmental law • Building performance The p...
The Nature and Characteristics of Multi-Site Construction Projects and Programmes
2005
Multi-site construction projects and programmes (MSCP) are characterized by large numbers of similar sub-projects undertaken regionally, nationally or globally as part of a single medium to long-term project or programme. The aim of this research is to identify the general characteristics of MSCP, establish how they are delivered and determine whether, and where these differ to traditional single-site and other construction projects. Current literature concentrates heavily on single-projects, with multi-project research generally focussed in domains other than construction. To effectively study MSCP, a clear definition is required to differentiate these from other types of construction projects. The literature, particularly from other industries, is reviewed and adapted to develop a framework describing and classifying construction projects into various categories. These categories enable the research to focus on particular types of projects by differentiating and defining construct...
Construction Design, Building Standards and Site Selection
2007
This guidance note focuses on construction design, building standards and site selection, and their role in the mitigation of risk due to natural hazards. The note provides general guidance for design professionals and funding organisations involved in development projects concerning the construction of new infrastructure, strengthening intervention on existing infrastructure and post-disaster reconstruction. It provides guidance for analysing the potential threat posed by poor construction and inappropriate land use in hazard-prone areas. Only formal constructions (mainly buildings) are considered and some guidance is given on designing structural intervention (construction or strengthening) plans to help mitigate risk from natural hazards to vulnerable people, their livelihoods and the local economy. No specific technical solutions for the latter are proposed as each location and hazard requires a solution tailored to local needs and resources. However, references for further read...