Discussion on Optimization Measures of Building Construction Management Technology

Building construction needs have expanded in line with people's demands and the quality of life in today’s society.Therefore,the traditional construction management technology can no longer meet the current management and construction requirements,so it is necessary to further optimize the construction management technology.Therefore,this paper focuses on exploring measures regarding building construction technology optimization.Firstly,the paper briefly expounds its optimization value,then systematically analyzes some problems faced by the current housing construction management,and finally puts forward some targeted management optimization measures for future reference.

A Review of Approaches and Challenges of BIM Education in Construction Management

As BIM （building information modeling） became the gold standard of the architecture, construction, and engineering industry, lack of skilled BIM professionals is considered one of the major challenges. It is therefore of significant importance that CM （construction management） programs train future construction professionals in the capabilities and advantages of BIM technology. This paper presents the findings of a comprehensive review of the implementation of BIM education in CM programs and summarizes the process of BIM adoption, existing educational approaches, and identified challenges in the implementation process. The information presented in this paper serves as a guide to CM programs that are new to and in the progress of implementing BIM education.

The construction management system and practice of Three Gorges Project

Three Gorges Project (TGP),the largest water resources and hydropower project in the world with huge scale and complex techniques,has great comprehensive benefits mainly in flood control,power generation and navigation improvement.Through 17-year construction and practice,the project has been successfully completed.Some valuable experience from the successful construction of TGP has been gained for the management system and mechanism of hydropower project construction in China.Its construction management mode produces important influences on the management system of domestic capital construction.With combination of the construction management practice of TGP,the characteristics of management system and mechanism are summarized,and the suggestions on current hydropower development system and construction management mode are put forward.

Application of the PKPM-BIM construction management platform in project security management

This paper introduces the PKPM-BIM construction management platform and its applications in the construction security management. The PKPM-BIM platform is an integrated management system mainly developed for the contractors to implement the BIM-aided construction management. Application of BIM technology would bring many beneficial changes to the security management in construction.

The 21^(st) century system reform and development mode of construction management education (CME) in China

With China’s entry into WTO and the development of the economic globalization, market competition in the construction field is more and more featured by the competition of talents, the core of which is the cultivation mechanism innovation of higher construction management talents. The approach to meet the requirement of this situation is to adopt innovation ideas, improve the supply-demand structure of CME, reform the education system to relate theory to practice, pay attention to the needs of the educated, enhance global communication and cooperation, and improve the knowledge structure of teachers.

Research on construction management innovation system of metro in China

Construction management innovation system of metro in China is put forward in this paper. Guidelines,objective system,new management ideas and contents of this construction management innovation system are set forth particularly. The construction management innovation system of metro can meet needs of building harmonious and economized society and realizing sustainable development in China,it is also an important part of science & technology innovation system.

Measures to strengthen engineering quality supervision in construction management

With the continuous advancement of China's urbanization process,the demand for construction projects is increasing,which is both an opportunity and a challenge for construction companies.If the enterprises themselves can grasp the background and policy conditions to maintain a high level of construction engineering,then its enterprise benefits and future development prospects will be excellent.However,there are also many companies whose own reputation and actual benefits have been affected for poor engineering quality caused by poor construction management.This is exactly what we must pay attention to.This article will analyse and explore the relevant work to improve the engineering quality of different phases of engineering construction and to guide the management of the construction unit in the future from the perspective of the construction unit to strengthen the project quality supervision.

Construction Management and Installation Quality Control Strategy of Steel Bridges

At present,China’s bridges are mostly made of concrete,which contain a large amount of cement,sand and gravel and other materials,which can easily cause environmental pollution.At the same time,China’s total steel production continues to rank first in the world.The construction and development of steel bridges have sufficient basic support.At the same time,steel is more environmental-friendly than concrete,with higher strength,lower weight,and can reduce construction waste significantly,so the development of steel bridges has been on the rise.To optimize the application effect of steel structure bridges,it is necessary to analyze the construction management and installation quality control strategies of steel bridges for reference.

Construction Project Management and Construction Quality Control Strategy

With the gradual acceleration of the urbanization process,the construction industry has been developing rapidly.As the key link to ensure the quality and safety of the project,construction management and construction quality control are of great significance to enhance the competitiveness of construction enterprises and realize sustainable development.In this paper,the effective strategy of construction management and the effective strategy of construction quality control will be discussed in depth,aiming at providing useful management and quality control strategies for construction enterprises.

The role of forest culture in green construction and management of forest parks:merging knowledge-attitude-practice and theory of planned behavior

As a cultural concept refl ecting the relationship between humans and forests,forest culture plays an active role in sustainable forest management.Forest parks provide a wide range of ecosystem services essential for the sustainable development of society,and the relationships between forest culture,green construction and management of forest parks have practical signifi cance.This study aimed to understand the interaction and process of forest culture infl uencing green construction and management in forest parks with the models Knowledge-Attitude-Practice(KAP)and Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB)by proposing a theoretical model.Four hypotheses were tested using data collected from 193 forest park employees in Heilongjiang Province,China.Our results show that forest culture had a signifi cant infl uence on green construction and forest management.In addition,subjective norm and perceived behavioral control directly impacted behavior in green construction and management of the forest park,whereas attitude did not have an impact.Subjective norm had a direct eff ect on attitude.Results between constructs show that forest culture had an indirect eff ect on planning and construction,and on ecological and economic management.Consequently,it supported three of four hypotheses within the proposed model in determining the infl uence of forest culture on green construction and management.

Construction Management Utilizing 4D CAD and Operations Simulation Methodologies

The paper presents applications of simplified discrete-event simulation (SDESA), and 4D-GCPSU, to the National Stadium of the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Taking into account influential factors, e.g., resource, spatial condition, and the randomness of the construction process, the installation process of the steel-structure was simulated and optimized by using genetic algorithm (GA) optimization methodology. The operations simulation shortened the installation duration by 39 days (about 16% of the original total duration), guided the manufacturers to plan the construction processes, and provided specific suggestions on the entry time of the installation components, resulting in resource allocation optimization, resource saving, and construction efficiency improvement. Combining with the optimized schedule, the 4D visualization environment can discover time-space conflicts timely, and may assist project managers to reschedule the construction activities in tune with the site layout and resource allocation.

Do right PLS and do PLS right: A critical review of the application of PLS-SEM in construction management research

Partial least squares structural equation modeling(PLS-SEM)is a modern multivariate analysis technique with a demonstrated ability to estimate theoretically established cause-effect relationship models.This technique has been increasingly adopted in construction management research over the last two decades.Accordingly,a critical review of studies adopting PLS-SEM appears to be a timely and valuable endeavor.This paper offers a critical review of 139 articles that applied PLS-SEM from 2002 to 2019.Results show that the misuse of PLS-SEM can be avoided.Critical issues related to the application of PLS-SEM,research design,model development,and model evaluation are discussed in detail.This paper is the first to highlight the use and misuse of PLS-SEM in the construction management area and provides recommendations to facilitate the future application of PLS-SEM in this field.

Construction management and technical innovation of the main project of Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge

Design Units： CCCC Highway Consultants Co., Ltd.; China Zhongtie Major Bridge Reconnaissance ＆ Design Institute Co., Ltd. Construction Units： China Communications Construction Company Limited Consortium; China Railway Shanhaiguan Bridge Group Co., Ltd.; Wuhan Heavy Engineering Co., Ltd.; CCCC First Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. Consortium; Guangdong Changda High- way Engineering Co., Ltd.; China ZhongTie Major Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd. Consortium; Chongqing Zhixiang Paving Technology Engineering Co., Ltd.; Hunan Construction Engineering Group; China Railway Electrification Bureau Group Co., Ltd. Consortium

Identifying critical factors that affect the application of information technology in construction management: A case study of China

The new mode for managing construction projects with information technology(IT)has attracted worldwide attention because it can help managers and workers perform tasks and bring potential benefits,such as high-quality products and accident-free production,effectively.However,the application of IT in site have not achieved expected results because it is faced with many constraints caused by internal factors from enterprises and projects and external factors from the government and environment.Although many relevant studies have discussed the constraints of implementing different IT and devices in the construction industry or site,few articles have specifically focused on identifying and analyzing the indicator system.In this work,we took China as the background,scientifically identified 23 influential factors that affect the implementation of IT in construction management through literature review and expert interviews.Subsequently,questionnaires were issued,and Delphi method was used to obtain empirical data that aimed at four different management fields.Then,an efficient and convenient method called DEMATEL was used to deal with these data.Afterward,the factors were divided into four categories,namely,core,diving,independent,and impact factors.Finally,the similarities and differences of the analysis results from the four fields were compared,and the key factors were identified.Results show that the cross-domain talent ability,concept and value cognition,and organization structure are core factors in all management fields that should be managed first along with the IT innovation ability in the enterprise.The formulation of technical standards and related device and training input are also critical in specific fields.Strategic planning plays a role in macro control and promotion.Data management and application,platform construction,solution,and collaboration have direct impacts on information management.The research results provide suggestions not only for the government to formulate effective policies for IT application and promotion in construction industry,but also for enterprises to take measures in improving management efficiency in the construction site and realizing its substantial benefits.

Integration of Radio-Frequency Identification and 4D CAD in Construction Management

In order to increase the productivity of construction industry, emerging technologies have been constantly introduced and applied in this traditional industry by pilot researchers. This paper provides an integrated model of radio-frequency identification (RFID) and four-dimensional Computer-Aided Design (4D CAD) in construction management. RFID involves the use of tags that collect data and transmit data. RFID can collect data by radio waves instead of light waves. RFID technology is surpassing barcode technology where light waves are easily blocked and barcode labels are easy to fall off or become unreadable due to dust, dirt, or other contaminants. 4D CAD which involves 3D construction models and construction schedules presents visualized construction process. Integration of RFID and 4D CAD in this paper built a dynamic construction management and control system which would reduce the time of capturing data on site and control quality of construction materials efficiently. Pilot test result shows that a construction manager can easily understand how and what a complicated construction project will be accomplished. Although further analysis is necessary, RFID and 4D CAD show promises of being a beneficial technology in construction management.

Construction management and technology innovation for main projects of Quanzhou Bay Bridge

The new Fuzhou-Xiamen Railway of Lot 6(Fig.1)built by CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company Ltd.is located in Quanzhou City,Fujian Province,passing through Jinjiang City and Shishi City and the Taiwan Residents Investment Zone.

Construction and Demolition Waste Management Scenario in Republic of Cape Verde—The Case Study of City of Praia

Globally, the construction industry is one of the leading producers of solid waste. The city of Praia, the capital of the Republic of Cape Verde has been suffering from environmental degradation with the irregular disposal of waste caused by inadequate management of waste from construction and also the demolition. The research was developed based on local inspections in the context of environmental laws, in semi-structured interviews with people who deal with this activity and bibliographic references. The main conclusion is that the city does not have a CDW management plan consequently leading to environmental problems. On the other hand, waste of recycled construction can be used as inert reducing the consumption of raw materials that can be used as base and sub-base for paving, landfills, aggregate in mortars and raw materials to be manufactured blocks, bricks concrete tiles, etc.

Analysis on CBD Construction and Management Mode --China Case Study

This paper illustrates that the CBD has brought the huge economic efficiency to some cities with social development and science and technology advancement as a production of the market economy, which based on the outcome of CBD and the difference between traditional CBD and contemporary CBD. Meanwhile, by studying the construction and management of CBD, the paper also analyses CBD construction and management mode based on Chinese case study.

Status and application of informatization on the construction management

Network information technology is the product of the combination of communication and computer technology. The computer network is to interconnect the world dispersed and independent computers in accordance with the network protocol. With the rapid development of information technology at home and abroad, the developed countries or parts of the developing countries are strengthening their national information infrastructure. Several of gold projects in information technology as the representative is gradually go deeper, forming an unprecedented development in the entire information network technology. With the globalization of the construction market and intensifying of the competition, construction management requires the higher information technology, which is relatively backward in China＇ s construction industry. So it has important practical significance to clearly recognize the entire network computing model and technology developments, and properly apply to the construction project management.

Causes,Effects,and Control Measures of Construction Change Orders in the U.S.

Change orders have a significant impact on many aspects of construction projects.They are known to be the primary cause of litigation in the construction industry.Change orders are almost inevitable due to the uniqueness of each project from many perspectives,such as the type of building,complexity of the design,human factors,and the available resources.Change orders are the formal mechanism to implement design changes during the execution phase.These changes are usually the outcome of lack of visualization by the owner,misunderstanding,miscommunication between different parties involved in the project,shortage in resources,and other factors.This research aims to investigate and rank causes,effects,and control measures of change orders in the construction industry in the U.S.This research presents the results of a questionnaire surveying owners,contractors,and consultants.A total of 123 industry professionals in the Architecture,Engineering,and Construction(AEC)field,with either significant or final decision-making authority on reviewing,issuing,and approving change orders responded to the survey.Results indicated that owners are the primary source followed by consultants and contractors,respectively.Some of the more important control measures identified in this research are collaboration and visualization technologies.