With the extensive volume of data accumulation, the need for a powerful, and effective data management tool became prominent. As a result, Big Data Analytics became a major choice of data management for different industries. However, the adoption of Big Data Analytics has been slow in the...

Purpose Construction activities generate noise that is harmful to workers and the neighbouring community. Engineering control methods are often used for its control which are expensive and limited in effectiveness. This study aims to investigate factors that affect employee behaviour and how it...

Purpose Despite the positive impacts of the construction sector on enhancing economic growth and ensuring societal well-being, its negative impacts on the environment from unsustainable resource consumption levels, emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and waste generation is monumental. Circular...

Managing a built environment in a sustainable way is the biggest challenge for the built environment professionals. Building Management System (BMS) is one of the solutions that have been dedicated recently, considering its potential capabilities towards a sustainable building. BMS is a computer...

Purpose Water conservationists have been promoting a hierarchy of measures to preserve water resources in the face of decreasing freshwater availability in the world. However, applicability of water hierarchy to the construction industry is yet to be investigated. To fill this knowledge gap, the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of building management system (BMS) towards a sustainable built environment. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on the findings of a comprehensive literature survey, preliminary survey and a structured...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore ways to enhance water use efficiency at construction sites according to project stakeholders’ perceptions. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was developed based on drivers, barriers and potential water use efficiency measures...