scholarly journals Application of digital technologies to increase business activity in construction

2018 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 01113
Author(s):  
Natalia Safronova ◽  
Alexey Budakov ◽  
Elena Ivankina
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Wide Field ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Implementation Of The Strategy

Digitization collects all construction sites. There is no alternative to the use of digital tools on construction sites. However, the implementation of the strategy of digitization is especially necessary for a construction company. As in all sectors, the main digitization industry is now similar to a large construction site. All construction companies should find their way on a wide field of digitization.

scholarly journals Risks of Construction Projects and Digital Practices in the COVID-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuğçe Şimşekalp Ercan ◽  
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Gizem Günlü ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Information Leakage ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Tools And Methods

As the COVID-19 outbreak affected the whole world, the epidemic had positive and negative effects on the construction industry. Epidemic; Information leakage with working from home conditions, problems of logistics chains for the transportation of materials to the construction site, has brought along special risks according to many new processes. Within the scope of this study, it is aimed to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on construction projects, new risks that occur and applications used against these risks together with digital tools. In the literature, the importance of innovative digital technologies for risk management is emphasized. In this study; It reduces the epidemic-specific risks that occur in the construction projects of innovative digital applications; how, why and which actors were involved. In this context, one-to-one interviews and a survey field study were conducted with construction industry experts for data collection. This research; It will guide the future positions of the sector by identifying and classifying new risks that occur specific to the COVID-19 outbreak process in the construction sector, and analyzing which digital tools and methods to be used to cope with these risks. In line with the research, it will be ensured that construction companies are better prepared against the threats and opportunities posed by the risks.

scholarly journals STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuliia Kondratiuk
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Scientific Article ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Construction Enterprise ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Basic Features ◽  
Implementation Of The Strategy

The subject of the presented research is the theoretical and methodological provisions and practical aspects of the process of strategic management of production and economic activities of construction companies. The purpose of the work is to determine the theoretical and methodological provisions and substantiate practical recommendations for the implementation of the process of strategic management of production and economic activities of construction companies. The main objectives of the study are to study the existing scientific and theoretical provisions on the economic essence and features of strategic management of construction companies; generalization of the structure of the process of strategic management of construction companies and development of priority areas for their improvement in the current economic conditions of construction companies. In the scientific article on the basis of the conducted analysis methodological provisions of realization of process of strategic management of activity of the construction enterprises are generalized. Based on research, it is proposed to define the strategy of a construction company as a set of strategic management decisions, which are defined in a comprehensive action program that defines priorities and strategic directions of the construction company and aims to achieve long-term goals with optimal use of internal potential. The strategy of the construction enterprise from the methodological point of view is described and the basic features of the given sphere of activity are defined. The author's vision of the process of formation and implementation of the strategy of construction enterprises is presented with a description of the content of its main defining stages and as a result methodical recommendations for the formation and implementation of the strategy of construction enterprises are formulated. Summarizing the above study, it is advisable to consider the strategic management of a construction company as a modern tool for managing the development of a construction company, based on intellectual capital as a leading asset and the basis of the enterprise.

Occupational Safety in the Construction Site: Survey and Principle in Cheng Du

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 2169-2174
Author(s):  
Hong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Site Survey

This paper describes a survey of site safety organization in construction sites. It explains the principle of a successful safety organization and system for Construction Company based in Cheng Du, Si Chuan. Most employees of the company and some of the subcontractors took part in the survey more than 10 construction projects. Total, 365 valid records were obtained from the construction sites. The results of the survey provide reference to project managers and construction safety officers. Last, analysis and summary are given in this paper.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CO2 EMISSIONS FROM CERAMIC BRICK AND PLASTER BLOCK VERTICAL SEALS

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Gabriel Avelino de Queiroz Pessoa ◽  
Ariane da Silva Cardoso ◽  
Thayse Dayse Delmiro ◽  
Emilia Rahnemay Kohlman Rabbani
Keyword(s):  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Ceramic Brick ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽  
The City

The objective of this study is to compare the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from materials used in the execution of internal building masonry for construction projects that use plaster blocks and those using ceramic bricks. A total of 20 projects in the city of Recife, Brazil, were analyzed, all of them belonging to a large construction company operating in the Northeast region. The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions were estimated using indexes found in the literature and calculated based on the Energy Life Cycle Assessment (ELCA). The emissions from the transport of materials to the construction site were calculated based on the driving distances between the suppliers and the building sites, taking into account the fuel consumption of the transport vehicles. The construction sites using plaster blocks for the internal masonry seals obtained an average indicator of 19.21 kgCO2/m² of constructed area compared to 33.86 kgCO2/m² from those using ceramic bricks. Construction sites using plaster blocks for internal masonry had a 43.26% reduction in GHG emissions and there was a strong correlation between costs due to the execution of activities and material emissions.

Implementation challenges of COVID-19 safety measures at construction sites in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Amoah ◽  
Fredrick Simpeh
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Construction Companies

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed safety measures in every industry, including the construction industry. Thus, the construction companies have instituted safety measures at the construction sites to curve the disease’s spread among the workforce. This paper aims to examine the challenges encountered by construction firms in implementing COVID-19 safety measures at construction sites. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research approach was adopted for this study using open-ended interview questions to solicit data from 19 construction professionals currently working on a construction project in South Africa. Content analysis with the assistance of an Excel spreadsheet was used to analyse the data collected. Findings The findings indicate that there are numerous challenges such as ignorance of COVID-19, the supply of poor personal protective equipment (PPEs) by contractors, lack of compliance, sanitising construction materials, difficulty in sharing tools and equipment, public transport usage by workers, superstition (COVID-19 is for a particular group of people), complying with social distancing rules, among others in the implementation of the COVID-19 safety measure at the construction site to curb the spread of the disease among the workers. These challenges have, therefore, hampered their effort to strictly adhere to the safety measures in accordance with the COVID-19 safety protocol at the project sites currently under construction. Research limitations/implications The interviewees were construction professionals working in the South African construction industry during the COVID-19 period. Practical implications The implication is that, due to the challenges faced in implementing the COVID-19 safety measures, workers on the construction site are not adequately protected from contracting COVID-19. The workers may thus contract the disease at the project sites and transmit it to their families and vice versa, which may have further implications on the spread of the disease within the communities and society. Originality/value The study has identified implementation challenges of the COVID-19 safety measures at construction sites of which the construction stakeholders must institute measures to overcome since COVID-19 has become part of our daily life. The study also recommends some preventive measures to the owners of construction companies to help overcome or minimise these COVID-19 safety implementation hurdles to minimise the spread of the disease among the construction site workers.

Improvement of Mechanical Rebar Splices for N.P.P. Construction

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Gyu Lee ◽  
Young-Tae Ju ◽  
Jang-Kyu Choi ◽  
Sang-Gu Kim
Keyword(s):  
Lead Time ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Filler Metal ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Wide Field ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Plant Construction ◽  
Cold Roll

All mechanical rebar splices used in domestic nuclear power plant construction sites have been made by foreign manufacturers. Among them, ERICO’s Cadweld (sleeve with ferrous filler metal splices type) has been most commonly used in preceding nuclear power plants owing to the wide field application, but as it is foreign-made product, there is a long lead time (approximately 3∼4 months) to deliver to the designated construction site. Furthermore, it is costly to store surplus products. Despite these demerits, there wasn’t good alternatives besides ERICO’s Cadweld. But, Cold Roll Formed Parallel Threaded type has been developed recently and used in Shin-Wolsong #1, 2.

Balanced Scorecard in the strategic planning of a construction company

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Roberth Frias ◽  
Maria Medina
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Organization Theory ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
The Impact

This research focused on the strategic management tool Balanced Scorecard and strategic planning, as a guide to guide the management of companies, allowing communication and the functionality of the strategy using KPIs that allow to identify, maintain control and increase efficiency and the achievement of optimal results. For the deductive hypothetical analysis, the specific factors that affect business management performance were grouped into two variables: Balanced Scorecard and Strategic Planning. The objective of the work was to demonstrate the impact of the Balanced Scorecard in the strategic planning of a construction company. In order to support the research, the following theories were approached: the Financial Theory, the Economic Theory of the Company, the Transaction Costs, the Network Theory, the Organization Theory, the Dependence on Resources, the Strategic Management Theory and the Business Diagnosis Theory. The result obtained confirms the hypothesis that there is a significant incidence of the Balanced Scorecard in the strategic planning of construction companies. In conclusion, the construction company has obtained significant improvements in the results in each of the indicators evaluated with the implementation of the Balanced Scorecard, demonstrating improvements in their management results, affirming that there is better performance and management control allowing them to achieve the organizational objectives set.

Measuring the Causes of Saudi Arabian Construction Accidents: Management and Concerns

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-14
Author(s):  
Majed M Moosa ◽  
Leo P. Oriet ◽  
Abdulrahman M Khamaj
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
New Employees ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Construction Accidents

Introduction: Research indicate that construction site accidents are a global concern, and rates are rapidly increasing. In developing countries such as Saudi Arabia, safety issues are frequently ignored, and little is known about their causes. Objectives: This study aimed to shed light on factors causing accidents in Saudi Arabian construction companies. Methods: An online detailed survey, using Google Form, of accident features was distributed randomly to potential employees in 35 construction companies in Saudi Arabia, where one of the top administrators or safety officers were required to respond to the survey. It was conducted from 1st June to 31st August, 2013. The safety practices and perceptions of accident causes were assessed. Results: The response rate was 63%. Over half of the surveyed organizations encountered all of the selected accident types. While 19 (86%) of the construction companies maintained the equipment regularly, 15 (68%) had regular maintenance staff and 13 (59%) inspected the equipment before use. Although 18 (82%) of the workers were supplied with personal protective equipment (PPE), only 12 (55%) emphasized its use and offered site orientation for new employees.  In the last part of the survey, respondents were requested to rate 25 factors affecting safety performance at the construction sites on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most important. The three most important factors of poor safety performance were the firm's top leaders, a lack of training, and the reckless operation of equipment. Conclusion: Changing attitudes of surrounding safety culture have the potential to significantly improve safety outcomes in the Saudi Arabian construction industry. Two Saudi Arabian corporations, Saudi Aramco and Saudi Chevron Petrochemical provide a positive model for increasing construction safety in the country, but there is a paucity of industry-level data. Further scholarly attention is strongly indicated.

scholarly journals Aprendizagem baseada em projetos: contribuições das tecnologias digitais

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego De Oliveira Silva ◽  
Juscileide Braga Castro ◽  
Gilvandenys Leite Sales
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Pedagogical Practice

Resumo: A inserção de recursos tecnológicos em sala de aula traz novas possibilidades e desafios para a prática pedagógica. No entanto é preciso que haja um planejamento que contemple as peculiaridades destas novas ferramentas, permitindo que professores e alunos possam usufruir de suas vantagens. Dessa forma, este trabalho se propõe a apresentar intervenções baseadas na Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP) realizadas em uma escola municipal de Fortaleza, bem como analisar as contribuições das tecnologias digitais neste tipo de metodologia. Para isso são detalhados os projetos “Um Mundo de Informações” e “Pensar, Conectar e Fazer” aplicados, respectivamente, em turmas de 5° e 6° anos do Ensino Fundamental. Além disso, é realizada uma avaliação das ferramentas digitais utilizadas nestas atividades. Concluiu-se que a utilização destas ferramentas influenciou de maneira positiva na aplicação dos projetos, além de permitir a integração do conhecimento em nível interdisciplinar e na criação de produtos educacionais.Palavras-chave: Aprendizagem baseada em projetos. Tecnologias digitais. Metodologia Ativa. Interdisciplinaridade.  PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: CONTRIBUTIONS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Abstract: The insertion of technological resources in the classroom brings new possibilities and challenges to a pedagogical practice. However, there is a need for planning that addresses the new tools, allowing teachers and participants to take advantage of them. Thus, this work is projected in Project-Based Learning (ABP) in a municipal school in Fortaleza, as well as data from digital technologies in this type of methodology. To this end, the "Um Mundo de Informações" and "Pensar, Conectar e Fazer" projects, carried out, respectively, in the 5th and 6th grades of Elementary School are detailed. In addition, it is performed an evaluation of the digital tools used in these activities. It was concluded that the use of the tools influenced in a positive way in the application of the projects, besides allowing an integration of knowledge at an interdisciplinary level and in the generation of educational products.Keywords: Project-based learning. Digital technologies. Active Methodology. Interdisciplinarity.

scholarly journals Features of the formation of educational motivation of students in a digital educational environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
N. Serikbayeva ◽  
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P. Rakhimgalieva ◽  
Zh. Suleimenova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Recent Experience ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Educational Motivation

The content of the article is aimed at a comparative analysis of the level of formation of educational motivation of students in accordance with the development of digital technologies. The digitalization process will make it possible to teach students in higher educational institutions remotely and in traditional form, providing for the development of human capital. Recent experience shows that 75 % of students are proficient in using digital tools, but academic motivation to study online is low. Our research was aimed at identifying the features of the change in the level of educational motivation of students in distance online learning compared to full-time education. A comparative analysis of the features of the formation of students' motivation using psychodiagnostic methods is carried out. The results of a study of 125 university students showed that the motivation of students to study remotely differs for a number of reasons. The article describes the pedagogical and psychological factors that contribute to the formation of educational motivation of students in a digital environment, and provides a quantitative analysis of the research results.

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