Construction Conflict Research Articles

A Study on the Psychological Field Model of Drivers in Traffic Conflict Environments

Most current traffic safety evaluations using traffic conflict techniques are based on the principles of vehicle dynamics and kinematics. In these evaluations, a lack of consideration of the coupling mechanism among drivers, road users and the road environment leads to a large limitation in the practical application of such evaluations. In this paper, we firstly considered the driver characteristics in traffic conflicts and introduced the electric field model to establish the psychological field model of a driver in a conflict environment and to obtain the psychological field strength of the driver. Secondly, based on the classification criteria of traffic conflict severity, the psychological field strengths of drivers in different traffic conflict scenarios were categorized, and the range values of psychological field strengths of different severity levels were obtained. Finally, the analysis of the experimental results showed that the mean value and standard deviation of the drivers’ mental field strengths were the largest in the opposite-direction conflict, indicating the largest dispersion of the field strengths; in the construction conflict, the mean value and standard deviation of the drivers’ mental field strengths were the smallest, indicating the smallest dispersion of the field strengths.

BIM training course improving skills of Construction industry professionals

The implementation of Building Information modelling (BIM) methodology in the construction industry has been covering a wide applicability with recognized benefits in designing, constructing and operating buildings. A recent short course organized in the University of Lisbon, actualized with the most relevant achievement based in master researches, was offered to professional of the industry, namely, architects and civil engineers coming from diverse engineering areas, environment, construction, maintenance, consult and patrimonial enterprises and also from public organizations like city councils. The proposed action covers the areas of construction (conflict analysis, planning and materials take-off), structures (interoperability, analyses and transfer of information between software) and the most recent Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) perspective. The course aims to contribute to the dissemination of the potential of BIM in the areas of designing, construction and refurbishing of historical buildings. The participants followed the course with great interest and satisfaction, formulating several questions directed to the particular activity of each of the attendees.

Nexus between Building Information Modeling and Internet of Things in the Construction Industries

The process of integrating building information modeling (BIM) and Internet of Things (IoT)-based data sources is a recent development. As a generalization, BIM and IoT data provide complementary perspectives on the project that complement each other’s constraints. Applying the concept of BIM-IoT in the construction industries which has been termed to have a high-risk factor could offer an improvement in the overall performance of the construction industries and thereby reduce the associated risks. This study aims to examine the potential of integrating BIM-IoTs in the construction industries by examining related published literature. Literature analysis revealed that the BIM and IoT have been extensively applied individually to several aspects of construction projects such as construction safety risk assessment, construction conflict management, building construction sustainability, and onsite construction process monitoring. However, there is scanty research awareness on the possibilities of BIM-IoT integration in the construction industries.

Scientometric review of construction conflict from 1991 to 2020

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to summarize the research of construction conflict from 1991 to 2020 and propose research directions for future scholarly work. During the recent decades, it is widely accepted that construction conflict is inevitable, and conflict management has become an important component of project management. However, few works were done to map the global study in this field, there is limited review that evaluates the current stage of construction conflict research.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a holistic literature review approach that incorporates bibliometric search and scientometric analysis. A total of 698 bibliographic records from the Web of Science core collection database were collected for the scientometric analysis. CiteSpace5.7 was adopted for the science mapping purpose in this study.FindingsThrough co-authorship analysis, co-word analysis and co-citation analysis, influential scholars and journals are identified. Several research trends are highlighted according to the scientometric analyses of the construction conflict topics. For example, the application of simulation and algorithms to the study of construction conflict management systems.Practical implicationsConstruction is a resource-intensive, multi-participant and multi-targeted industry. Conflicts always exist in the whole life cycle of construction projects, it is important for industry practitioners to be updated of the latest movement and progress of the academic research.Originality/valueThis study contributed to the body of knowledge in construction conflict and bridge the research gap in the thorough review of previous research work.

The University of Lisbon’s Short Professional Course in BIM: Practice, Construction, Structures and Historic Buildings

The implementation of building information modeling (BIM) methodology in the construction industry has wide applicability with recognized benefits when designing, constructing, and operating buildings. To stay competitive in business, companies are urged to recruit professionals that offer brand-new knowledge and skillsets. To meet this demand, BIM training regarding the concept, range of applications, and tools available is required within the construction profession. A recent short course organized by the University of Lisbon, Portugal, actualized with the most relevant achievements in Master’s degree research, was offered to professionals in the industry, namely, architects and civil engineers coming from diverse engineering areas such as the environment, construction, maintenance, contracting and surveyors, and from patrimonial enterprises and public organizations, as well as city councils. The proposed action covers the areas of construction (conflict analysis, planning, and material quantity), structures (interoperability, analyses, and the transfer of information between software types), and the most recent heritage building information modeling (HBIM) perspectives. The methodology used was based on the presentation of case studies related to situations of conflict between disciplines, interoperability problems, and the structural rehabilitation of old buildings. The difficulties found in the course are mainly due to the heterogeneity of the participating population, who have different interests and specific perspectives. The participants followed the course with great interest and satisfaction, formulating several questions directed at the particular field of expertise of each professional. In general, the participants indicated a positive score, and changes in response to negative feedback will be adopted in future courses. The course aims to contribute to the dissemination of the potential of BIM in the design, construction, and refurbishment of historical buildings.

An evaluation of the impacts of construction professionals’ conflict on performance in the Nigerian construction industry

PurposeThis study aims to evaluate impacts of construction professionals (CPs) conflict on performance in the Nigerian construction industry (NCI).Design/methodology/approachA quantitative method was used for this research. Questionnaires were sent to various CPs in Southwestern part of Nigeria. A total of 150 questionnaires were sent out, while 135 were gotten back from the partakers. The data received from the partakers were computed by applying descriptive and exploratory factor analysis.FindingsIn this study, conflict leads to the abandonment of the CPs’ task being rated highest by the participants. This was followed by conflict that results in insufficient communication, generates job pressure, results to frustrations and displeasure among the CPs, helps in early problem identification, causes work damage among professionals, helps in solving professional organization problems, improves productivity of professionals, improves communication among the professionals and so on.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is limited to CPs that are members of professional bodies in Nigeria, and only 135 participants participated. Though, this paper suggests that a mixed-method approach should be utilized in further studies with a wider coverage.Practical implicationsThe findings from this paper will increase the understanding of CPs in Nigeria on various impacts of conflict on performance in the construction industry, most specifically the professional bodies. Moreover, this study will increase the knowledge of CPs to always avoid whatever that leads to the abandonment of their tasks. Additionally, this study will benefit the CPs to avoid insufficient communication among themselves, in order to accomplish great performance and efficiency in their respective professional bodies.Originality/valueSince previous studies on impacts of construction conflict in Nigeria were only focused on contractors and consultants in construction project, this current study filled the gap by evaluating the impacts of CPs’ conflict on performance in the NCI. Also, the method of analysis used for this study is exemptional because previous studies have overlooked the method. However, it is recommended that CPs must communicate more with others so as to ensure favorable conflict effects on performance.

Professional One-Day Training Course in BIM: A Practice Overview of Multi-Applicability in Construction

The implementation of Building Information modelling (BIM) methodology in the construction industry has been covering wide applicability with recognized benefits in designing, constructing and operating buildings. A recent short course organized in the University of Lisbon, actualized with the most relevant achievement based in master research, was offered to professionals of the industry, namely, architects and civil engineers coming from diverse engineering areas, environment, construction, maintenance, consult and patrimonial enterprises and also from public organizations like city councils. The proposed action covers the areas of construction (conflict analysis, planning and materials take-off), structures (interoperability, analyses and transfer of information between software) and the most recent Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) topic. The course aims to contribute to the dissemination of the potential of BIM in the areas of designing, construction and refurbishing of historical buildings. The participants followed the course with great interest and satisfaction, formulating several questions directed to the particular activity of each of the attendees.

A structured literature review on construction conflict prevention and resolution: A modified approach for engineering

Abstract In the face of several uncertainties in the construction industry, conflicts and disputes seem inevitable. The aim of this systematic literature review of methodologies for prevention and resolution of conflicts was to develop an updated guidance for conflict management in the construction industry. To achieve this, we developed a novel tool termed Modified Reporting Items for Structured Reviews in Engineering and Technology (MORISE) that considered a modified tool from the original literature review method Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Three databases, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE), were searched and 61 articles were shortlisted. In terms of frequency of reasons cited as causes for disputes, payment regimes and delays rank first, followed by written agreement interpretation and changes in projects. Acceptable approaches to resolution of disputes include negotiation, arbitration, facilitation, and dispute resolution boards. This study were able to make a clear distinction between methodologies adopted by various researchers for the prevention and resolution of conflicts and show that in addition to prevention of conflicts, there are comprehensive and suitable techniques to resolve conflicts, which can be adopted in practice.

Nature and Causes of claims in Iraqi turnkey projects

The construction projects are usually related to complexity, and great overlap between project activates. Many parties contribute to achieve the objectives, differences in objectives among stakeholders are the main cause for the emergence of claims that may lead to disputes. the issue of claims and disputes remains one of the most important factors that hinder the scheduling of construction projects. However, this paper presents an overview about the nature and causes of claims in addition to disputes resolution. four government institutions were investigated as a case study in construction projects and conflict resolution methods in Iraq. These institutions are Health, Education, Planning, and Local governments in the provinces. The statistical analysis was used as a tool in this study, the result showed that 88.57% of Iraqi construction projects suffer from time extension claims, and Public holidays and religious events was the common cause of emergence of claims.

Protection Status and Development Strategies of Traditional Villages in Northwestern Jiangxi Province

5 traditional villages in northwestern Jiangxi province are taken as the research objects in this paper, it carries on the field investigation and data arrangement on the content of the national traditional village evaluation and identification system, including the site selection and preservation of village pattern; the protection and utilization of traditional buildings; the non-material cultural heritage and its physical space environment. The results show that these traditional villages protection is faced with the problems of lack of integrity protection concept, improper construction management mode and conflict among relevant subjects. Finally, in view of the current situation, the protection and development strategies of traditional villages are put forward from three respects, Human-oriented thought, Development model and Industrial structure.

A Work Breakdown Structure Based Material Requirement Planning Information System Using Building Information Modeling for Flat Construction Project

Indonesian government program to provide millions homes for community has carried out hundreds flat construction project. At the same time, deviation between the budget and actual cost due to unwell planned construction material make it a disrupting focus among contractor issue. Construction material is an important element in construction projects since it cost up to 50%–60% of the total project cost. This study intend to overcome these issue by implementing well planned construction material requirement information system based on Work Breakdown Structure using Building Information Modeling. The benefit of Building Information Modeling there is a lot of information which could be stored at Building Information Modeling in early planning stage so that construction conflict could be minimize. This research is using qualitative approach to achieve information system of material needed based on Work Breakdown Structure using Building Information Modeling. First step is validating Work Breakdown Structure to define construction materials needed in flat construction project using expert assessment. Second step is developing construction material information system. Validated construction materials are used to develop information system using Building Information Modeling. A case study in flat construction project is conducted to ensure information system is working well. The result of the development of construction material information system is assessed by experts. The Delphi method is used to validate the expert assessment. Contribution from this research include utilization of Building Information Modeling to develop construction material information system is proposed and to enhance the effectiveness of the construction material requirement planning in flat construction project.

Ocena evropskog bankarskog regulatornog okvira sa osvrtom na značaj za Republiku Srbiju

The debt crisis in the European Union is known to be caused by the interdependence of banking and state financial stability, and, together with the non-existence of the fiscal union, it has taken on the existential dimensions of the EU project itself. Under the guise of financial fragmentation within the financial markets of the Eurozone, and from the aspect of the outbreak of the crisis, EU member states resorted to national interventions, thus closing national banking and financial markets, which ultimately resulted in deepened and stronger structural foundation of the crisis and its economic and financial consequences. In that context, the Banking Union is the regulatory and institutional response of the EU after the global financial crisis, about which the first proposals have found a place in institutional controversies since 2012. In addition to the key moment and motive for establishing such an institutional regulatory arrangement, the reason for its creation is more to create a union that is connected with the creation of a single market for financial services and free money circulation, and certainly with the tendency of fuller monetary integration. However, certain questions which arose remained relevant to date: whether these established and instrumentalized frameworks, mechanisms and procedures are in fact sufficient; whether the EU banking union, conceptually designed, really represents banking integration; and whether the "centralized-common" and "sovereign-national" relationships continued in the EU financial architecture, the use of the principle "one measure for all" in the implementation of the Basel III, non-inclusion of all types of banks, and the conflict of emission and supervisory roles of the Central Bank, be a structural conflict in achieving the desired financial stability, which is the ultimate goal. In the broader context of the functioning of the EU, financial stability can also be interpreted as a factor in the survival of the common currency and the European Union itself, regardless of the intertwined contradictions and construction conflict. In this paper, we analyze the functional scope of the regulatory framework for banking supervision in the EU during the five-year existence to date, and finally the effects and impact that this framework has had on the regulatory adjustment of the Serbian banking sector.

사회적 기억과 플라뇌르적 시선 : ‘밀양 송전탑 건설 갈등’을 중심으로

최근 우리는 국가적 재난이라 할 수 있는 사고를 겪으면서 일상의 의미에 대한 인식의 변화를 겪고 있다. 크고 작은 사고들은 구조적인 문제를 드러냈고 사회의 구조적인 문제는 개인의 삶에 큰 변화를 가져왔으며, 그 변화는 일상의 소중함을 일깨우는 계기가 되었기 때문이다. 일상에 대한 인식의 변화는 개인의 일상적인 기억을 다양한 관점으로 기록하는 ‘사회적 기억’에 대한 관심으로 이어지고 있다. 개인의 일상을 다양한 관점으로 기록한다는 것은 같은 불행이 반복되는 것을 예방하는 차원이며, 구조적인 모순에 대한 인식을 전제로 소외되고 배제된 개인의 일상을 기록하는 것이다. 이에 근대라는 거시적인 사회의 구조적 변화를 도시공간의 구체적인 경험들로 기록한 벤야민의 역사철학적 관념은 중요한 의미를 갖는다. 화려한 도시의 뒷골목을 탐색하며 도시의 이면에 숨겨진 남루한 일상을 기록하는 플라뇌르의 시선으로 자본에 의해 소외되고 배제된 일상을 기록함으로써 근대의 구조적 폭력성을 폭로하기 때문이다.BR 지난 10여 년간 지속되어 온 ‘밀양 송전탑 건설 갈등’은 공적인 이익과 사적인 이익이 상충되는 공공갈등의 사례로, 사건을 기록하는 주체에 따라 그 본질이 다르게 기록되었다. 소위 주류언론의 기록에서는 지역 이기주의로 사건을 왜곡, 축소하여 기록하고 있다. 반면 사회적 기억의 관점으로 해석된 밀양 이야기는 자본의 효율성에 의해 파괴된 개인의 일상을 강조함으로써 사건의 구조적 본질을 드러낸다. 밀양 송전탑 건설 갈등 사례를 플라뇌르적 시선으로 재구성한다는 것은 집단의 기록인 역사가 채우지 못한 일상의 빈곳을 채워 내러티브를 완성하는 것이다. 사건을 기록한다는 것은 개인의 기억과 집단의 기억 모두를 기록하는 것이고 이로써 한 사회를 기록한다는 총체적 기록화에 이를 수 있게 된다.

Recognition method of construction conflict based on driver’s eye movement

Drivers eye movement data in simulated construction conflicts at different speeds were collected and analyzed to find the relationship between the drivers’ eye movement and the construction conflict. On the basis of the relationship between the drivers’ eye movement and the construction conflict, the peak point of wavelet processed pupil diameter, the first point on the left side of the peak point and the first blink point after the peak point are selected as key points for locating construction conflict periods. On the basis of the key points and the GSA, a construction conflict recognition method so called the CCFRM is proposed. And the construction conflict recognition speed and location accuracy of the CCFRM are verified. The good performance of the CCFRM verified the feasibility of proposed key points in construction conflict recognition.

Precision dating of Cook’s Mill, a Civil War era structure in West Virginia

Dendroarchaeology can provide critical understanding of a structure built during key historic periods, such as the American Civil War (1861–1865), when historical documentation is likely to be sparse or incomplete. Cook’s Mill is located in Greenville, West Virginia and extensive information derived from deeds, court records, wills, and oral history places the present mill’s original construction in 1857. The American Civil War began shortly after its construction and military conflict in the area led to the burning of several key structures, one of which was an unknown mill in Greenville (formerly Centerville). Written history suggests the mill is original and survived the American Civil War, however we used dendroarchaeology to confirm its precise date of construction. We collected 46 samples from the mill and 6 cross sections from a nearby exhumed bridge for dendrochronological dating. The mill was constructed with white oak (Quercus alba) and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) logs and the bridge samples were white oak. We visually and statistically crossdated 32 white oak samples from the mill and bridge by comparing them to a local chronology developed for this study and two regional oak chronologies from the International Tree-Ring Data Bank. Based on terminal ring attributes and cutting date years we were able to provide a suggested construction date of the spring or early summer of 1868. This date suggests Cook’s Mill was the mill burned during military conflict in the area and that the current structure was subsequently rebuilt following the conclusion of the war.

Building information modeling in construction conflict management

Dispute is recognized as critical cause of deficiency and low performance in construction projects. Plenty of studies have been done in construction dispute management recently; however, there are no studies on construction dispute elimination. This study aims to propose a building information modeling (BIM) approach to control conflict causes before the occurrence of dispute. BIM is one of the latest platforms that promote a high level of collaboration, information sharing, and coordination where its implementation ranges from project initialization to completion stage. The circumstances associating with BIM technology can be utilized to explore the possibilities in conflict and dispute resolution system. Questionnaire surveys are used to collect the primary data. Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and multi attribute utility technique (MAUT) are adopted to develop an algorithm and a decision-making framework to manage and resolve the potential conflict causes, particularly for the Malaysian construction industry. Data analysis emerged that five critical conflict factors in Malaysian construction industry are insufficient monitoring of CPM scheduling and updates requirements; failures to understand and correctly bid or price the works; delay in running bill payment; inadequate contractors’ management, supervision, and coordination; and error and omission in design that are originated from time, cost, quality, and documentation. Further analysis to prioritize BIM functions in construction conflict management has been done by the combination of AHP and MAUT results. Consequently, it is affirmed that clash detection and cost estimating, 4D scheduling, 3D visualization and structure analysis as BIM functions obtained the highest score to control conflicting factors.

Building the microbiome in health and disease: niche construction and social conflict in bacteria.

Microbes collectively shape their environment in remarkable ways via the products of their metabolism. The diverse environmental impacts of macro-organisms have been collated and reviewed under the banner of ‘niche construction’. Here, we identify and review a series of broad and overlapping classes of bacterial niche construction, ranging from biofilm production to detoxification or release of toxins, enzymes, metabolites and viruses, and review their role in shaping microbiome composition, human health and disease. Some bacterial niche-constructing traits can be seen as extended phenotypes, where individuals actively tailor their environment to their benefit (and potentially to the benefit of others, generating social dilemmas). Other modifications can be viewed as non-adaptive by-products from a producer perspective, yet they may lead to remarkable within-host environmental changes. We illustrate how social evolution and niche construction perspectives offer complementary insights into the dynamics and consequences of these traits across distinct timescales. This review highlights that by understanding the coupled bacterial and biochemical dynamics in human health and disease we can better manage host health.

오픈소스를 활용한 사건 아카이브 구축에 관한 연구 - 밀양 송전탑 건설 갈등 사건을 사례로 -

The purpose of the study is to implement the digital archives to document environmental conflicts using open source Omeka. Mi-ryang Transmission Tower Construction Conflict is the selected case because it is very crucial and continues until today for more than 10 years. It begins with analyzing domestic and international cases of archives developed using Omeka. Based on these analysis, it draws the directions of developing Mi-ryang archives. It also investigates and analyzes the Mi-ryang conflicts as the contexts of records creation, acquire the actual records from a Mi-ryang civic group, and finally implement the collections and exhibits of Omeka-based archival system.

Public Relations as Discourse Struggles An Analysis on the Construction Conflict of Power Transmission Facilities in Milyang-city

Public Relations as Discourse Struggles An Analysis on the Construction Conflict of Power Transmission Facilities in Milyang-city

Team learning beliefs and behaviours in response teams

PurposeTeams, teamwork and team learning have been the subject of many research studies over the last decades. This article aims at investigating and confirming the Team Learning Beliefs and Behaviours (TLB&B) model within a very specific population, i.e. police and firemen teams. Within this context, the paper asks whether the team's beliefs about the interpersonal context and the occurrence of three team learning behaviours (construction, co‐construction and constructive conflict) play a role in building and maintaining mutually shared cognition in a collaborative learning environment leading to a higher effectiveness. Self‐efficacy was added to the original model. Furthermore, the effect of team meeting frequency on the TLB&B model was investigated.Design/methodology/approachAll constructs were measured using the validated Team Learning Beliefs and Behaviours Questionnaire completed with the self‐efficacy scale. Data were collected from 126 teams (nindividuals=769) and analysed using stepwise multi‐level regression analyses and analyses of variance.FindingsThe results show that the examined model generally applies to the data. Furthermore, self‐efficacy was found to be a valuable addition to the model.Originality/valueThis article validates an existing team learning model in a new context, namely that of response teams. Furthermore, it adds self‐efficacy as a predictor for team learning behaviours and team effectiveness. A multilevel‐approach was used as a valuable alternative of aggregating individual perceptions to team constructs.