Domestic Construction Research Articles

Changing Consumer Preferences in the Prefabricated Housing Sector in Hungary: Construction Companies' Experiences and Statistical Data on Consumer Behaviour

The study aims to explore the consumer behaviour of prefabricated house owners, by analysing the insights of 12 managers of domestic construction companies in Hungary. These interviews reveal consumer behaviour and value considerations in purchasing decisions. The study’s strength lies in the relevance of the interviewed firms, representing 20.45% of production value in domestic single-family housing construction in 2022, according to the Central Statistical Office. Data from three housing-related censuses further complements the interview findings. Despite the ecological advantages of technology, the surveyed consumers are characterised as self-conscious, prioritising self-interest factors such as price, speed, predictability, reliability, and low maintenance costs in their choices. The research also indicates that consumer resistance to the concept of prefabricated housing is diminishing, something that is most likely to be due to generational shifts.

The Informational-Educational Environment of Additional Professional Education for Learning the Basics of Green Construction

The relevance of the topic of the article is determined by the need to introduce promising green building technology into domestic construction practice. The purpose of the article is based on the analysis of the current situation with green construction in Russia to substantiate the need for students of the system of additional professional education to master the basics of green construction technology and to develop an educational retraining program and appropriate educational and methodological support related to the study of the basics of green construction. The following research methods are used: theoretical analysis of scientific results devoted to the identification of the essence of development and the establishment of trends in various systems of civil engineering education, analysis of curricula and manuals for architectural and construction training of students; expert analytical methods for evaluating the content of methodological and software tools designed to master special disciplines in architectural and construction training of students in the context of digital transformation of education. As a result of the analysis of scientific publications in the field of educational management, the need to improve the system in the field of architectural and construction training and the development of green building technology has been identified. The analysis of the existing shortcomings of traditional construction project management is carried out, the need to study the basics of green construction and develop appropriate educational and methodological materials implemented in the context of digital transformation of the construction industry is justified. The content structure for the development of an electronic educational resource for the study of the discipline is considered, the content of each block of content is described, and the connections between the blocks are shown. The reasons hindering the development of engineering management of green construction in Russia are systematized. Advanced training of students in the field of green construction will help to overcome the factors hindering the introduction of green technology in domestic construction. The results of the article may be of interest to specialists of architectural and construction universities engaged in the preparation of bachelors and masters for the construction industry in the context of digital transformation of education. Keywords: “green” construction, advanced training, construction education, system of additional professional education, electronic educational resource

Occupational Accidents, Injuries, and Associated Factors among Migrant and Domestic Construction Workers in Saudi Arabia

Occupational Accidents, Injuries, and Associated Factors among Migrant and Domestic Construction Workers in Saudi Arabia

Mito, tipo e destino della casa mista nelle Alpi centrali

Tacitus’ La Germania is a crucial foundation for any literary analysis of the origins of the domestic constructions in the Alps, where two cultures converge: that of the German log builders and the Latin stone masons. These narrative gains strength from the observation that two distinct settlement typologies are linked to these construction traditions: the former do not live in villages but occupy the territory in a scattered manner with rough constructions, while the latter form urban centres built more civilly with worked stones and bricks. The Alps represent a geographical border, an indefinite, permeable, and absorbent watershed that has facilitated a continuous exchange between these cultures since ancient times. The coexistence of stone and wood is, in fact, the defining characteristic of the Alpine house, particularly in the central Alps. The relationship between the wooden and stone parts of the se buildings assumes the value of a collective ritual. This ritual, celebrated in architecture, expresses the social life, economy, and nature of its territory. The “mixed type” house remained a subject of incessant exploration throughout the twentieth century and the focal point of a heated and fruitful cultural debate, just as the Mediterranean house represented the model of eternal modernity for the rationalist architects of the twentieth century. The essay explores the potential of the Alpine “mixed” house as representative of a model of enduring environmental sustainability.

재건축사업의 ESG 경영활동을 위한 중요도 및 우선순위 분석

This study attempted to discuss ESG activities for reconstruction projects as an effort for sustainable development of the construction industry. In particular, the purpose of this study is to analyze the importance and priorities of determinants affecting reconstruction ESG management activities in order to enhance the participation of the construction industry in ESG and its effectiveness in the domestic construction industry structure, which is composed mainly of small and medium-sized construction companies. The survey was conducted online with a quantitative survey of a group of experts working at construction companies, and the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) for the analysis of determinants of reconstruction ESG management activities was conducted using the DRESS 1.7 program. As a result of the analysis, social factors were the highest in the relative importance between AHP tier 1 factors, environmental factors, society, and governance, and environmental and governance were sequentially the highest. In addition, as a result of analyzing the relative importance of the determinants of reconstruction ESG, the importance of waste treatment, which is an environmental factor, was the highest, followed by job preparation and safety, which are social factors. On the other hand, ethical management, resident participation, and management strategies were shown to be lower in order among governance factors.

Analysis of Domestic and International Policy Research for the Establishment of the Separate Contracting System in Fire Facility Constructions: Domestic Construction Performance and International Guarantee Systems

This study aims to help establish the separate contracting system in fire facility construction by analyzing the status of existing construction projects and empirical research cases implemented by other public institutions. Through this analysis, we seek to derive performance analysis areas for the separate contracting system in fire facility construction. In addition, we intend to analyze domestic and international guarantee systems and propose improvement directions to address issues related to construction performance guarantees for small to medium-sized fire facility construction companies. Using data from the National Statistical Portal, an analysis of public and private fire facility construction projects over the past five years shows an increasing trend in the gross amount of primary contracts, indicating the success of the separate contracting system. Empirical studies on the separate contracting system by public institutions in other construction projects primarily focused on analyzing construction cost, project scale, and construction duration. These studies generally demonstrated the benefit of reduced construction costs. However, it was also observed that if the project owner is not an expert, an additional cost of 4.4% might be incurred to hire a construction safety manager. An analysis of construction performance guarantee systems for fire facility construction companies, both domestically and internationally, revealed that pre-assessment measures, such as those under the Miller Act, should be implemented to evaluate capabilities appropriate to the construction scale. Furthermore, in cases of non-performance due to the fault of the existing contractor, administrative procedures should be streamlined and regulations relaxed to support the participation of capable fire facility construction companies.

Стратегические угрозы низкой производительности труда в строительной отрасли

The author applied the methods of Professor L.V. Kvint’s scientific school of strategizing to the construction industry in the Russian Federation. Strategic threat is a set of adverse conditions and factors that affect the strategic results. This term belongs to the first stage of strategizing which analyzes external and internal environment and assesses new opportunities and threats. The research featured various strategizing issues in the domestic construction industry, in particular, those that increase labor performance. The factors that reduce labor productivity were divided into several groups as “an unstable contractor”, “an unstable team”, and “an unstable worker”. The article describes strategic threats to the development of the construction industry and introduces some ideas on how to strategize labor performance, e.g., by developing and implementing social and technological innovations. In this regard, the priority tasks should include the following measures. The best workers should be encouraged to develop their professional skills and paid as much as qualified engineers. Robotic complexes and technical systems are to replace heavy physical labor. Innovative construction technologies and products should cover a wide range of construction types.

The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Internationalisation Level of Enterprises--The Case of Sany Group

As the cornerstone of China's engineering construction, the construction machinery industry plays an important role in the process of foreign trade and export. This fully reflects the important demand for China's construction machinery industry, but also shows the important position of the industry in the international market. At present, China's construction machinery market is open to the outside world, the domestic and foreign construction machinery market competition is fierce, many scholars on China's construction machinery export trade situation and ways to improve the enterprise's global market share to do in-depth research. In this paper, we find that Sany Heavy Industry is ranked in the top of the global construction machinery manufacturers, brand, scale, technology than other domestic construction machinery enterprises have advantages, from the perspective of Sany Heavy Industry through cross-border mergers and acquisitions to improve the level of internationalisation, through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, to provide assistance to the international development of China's small and medium-sized construction machinery enterprises.

Analysis of the Сonstruction Market in Russia and Abroad in Order to Сurb the Growth of Construction Costs and Ensure the Сompetitiveness of Enterprises by Increasing the Efficiency of the Cost Accounting and Сontrol System

The purpose of the study is to analyze the Russian construction market and the prospects for its development in the context of large contracting companies, as well as to determine contractor competitiveness and the place of the largest domestic construction companies in the world ranking. Comparison, analysis, as well as graphical, tabular methods of data presentation and visualization were used as research methods. The paper presents an analysis and characteristics of the Russian and world construction market, its dynamics, structure and key players. The main trends and drivers of the construction industry are described. The volume of construction is growing every year, despite the economic and political crises of past five years. This fact indicates a high demand for construction products. The article considers the main players in the Russian and foreign markets. The leading positions in terms of construction volumes are occupied by such countries as China, the USA, Japan and the EU, while the Russian Federation lags behind in terms of construction production volume. Only four construction companies in the world have a turnover of more than $ 100 billion, while maintaining a significant lead over other players. Whereas the development of the global construction market is associated with population dynamics, an influx of investments in the Asian region is expected, which in turn will contribute to the development of technologies and the introduction of innovations in the field of construction management. The study revealed a direct correlation and relationship between the competitiveness of construction companies and internationalization. Despite the increasing interest of Russian developers in foreign projects, at the moment the expansion trend of Russian construction companies is just beginning to take shape. It is concluded that in order to increase the competitiveness of Russian construction companies in the world market, the efficiency of project management and cost optimization, it is necessary to introduce an effective system of projects cost accounting and control.

Subcontract under the legislation of Ukraine and the legislation of the EU

The object of this article is social relations that arise in the process of researching civil-law relations in the field of providing services under a contract and a subcontract. And the subject of the study is the comparative characteristics of the contract under the legislation of Ukraine and the legislation of the EU countries.
 In the 60s of the last century, contracts for the provision of services and contracts for the performance of works began to be distinguished in domestic construction and in the construction of foreign countries. The basis for distinguishing between these contracts is that the obligation to perform work and the obligation to provide services mediates economic relations regarding the provision of services, but the services have a dual nature (material and immaterial), which led to the difference in their legal regulation.
 The contract for the provision of services is one of the oldest institutions of private law, the origins of which can be found in Roman law. In classical Roman law, there are detailed contractual structures that mediate the process of providing services. At the same time, it should be noted that there was no detailed definition of their concept in Roman law.
 In Roman law, a contract for the provision of services is understood as a group of contracts under which one party undertakes to provide certain services for the benefit of another party (the lessor), and the lessor – to pay a set fee for these services.
 Probably, initially, the contract for the provision of services was not a special type of contract, and therefore did not have an established contractual structure. Only with the development of trade and civilized thinking, the contract for the provision of services is brought under one of the established structures.
 Consideration of the peculiarities of the legal regulation of subcontracting and subcontracting under the civil legislation of Ukraine and foreign countries is not only interesting, but also relevant. The relevance of this topic lies in the fact that one of the main trends in the development of the modern economy is the rapid growth of the service sector, which covers a wide range of activities aimed at meeting the personal needs of the population and the needs of production, as well as the needs of society as a whole: from trade, transport and financing to insurance, mediation and consulting. The methodological basis consists of the general scientific method of learning legal reality, as well as the following methods: comparative-legal, structural- functional; methods of document analysis, synthesis.
 A subcontract is a civil law contract under which one party (the contractor) undertakes at its own risk to perform certain work on behalf of the other party (the customer), and the customer undertakes to accept and pay for the work performed.

Contemporizing Earthen Architecture - A Futuristic and Sustainable Approach

Abstract Utmost metropolises and municipalities in developing countries are passing a massive migration of population from pastoral areas. The maturity of the pastoral population migrates to civic areas hoping to find a job and an advanced income for their survival. This large affluence creates a high demand for civic casing and structure, which the maturity of the settlers cannot go. also, the inadequate use of low- cost traditional structure accoutrements and construction ways in domestic construction has redounded in precious casing stock for the maturity of the poor. That's thus a critical need to assess indispensable structure accoutrements and ways that are both affordable and sustainable. Stabilized earth is an indispensable structure material that's significantly cheaper than using conventional slipup and concrete, and is also environmentally sustainable. Earth has been used as a construction material on a global position since age. Earth as the building material gives a lot of potential possibilities & alternative solutions, not only to the architects or the environment-conscious planners & designers, but it will encourage & respect the volunteers of commonality & make them blend towards the field of rethinking sustainable practices with their quality of living & even pave ways for skillful labors in the mainstream of the construction industry. The objective of the study is to understand the potential of the ‘Earth’ as the building material & trace its evolution of construction techniques since the ages by analyzing the ecological aspect, challenges & thermal performance of Earthen Architecture to explore innovative construction techniques in the current context & future trends Professionally architects do have the power – we must take a lead & be actively critical & analytical about the materials we choose for the design of our buildings. But innovation towards more circular material flow is already out there. We simply need to be bold enough to understand & test their potential & put them into the field of sustainable practice – the alternative & the affordable solution just lies beneath our feet – ‘the Earth’. This study is limited to the detailed understanding of building physics revolving around the Rammed Earth |RE| construction & CSEB |Compressed Stabilized Earth Block| used in the mainstream of sustainable building construction.

Особливості формування стратегічних пріоритетів розвитку будівельної галузі

The article discusses current trends in the development of the construction industry, which is critically important for economic growth and social development, as it directly affects the creation of infrastructure, housing stock, and economic activity in the country. Under the current conditions of globalization, digitalization and transition to sustainable development, there is a need to rethink approaches to the formation of strategic priorities for the development of the industry, which is especially relevant for ensuring its competitiveness and stability in the long term. The problem lies in the need to adapt the construction industry to new economic, technological and environmental challenges. Despite the existence of a significant amount of scientific research, the issue of integrating innovative approaches and international practices into national strategies for the development of construction remains insufficiently studied. An analysis of current challenges and trends in the construction industry is carried out, the main factors influencing the formation of strategic priorities are identified. System analysis was used to study the complex relationships between various elements of the construction industry, which made it possible to allocate the main directions of influence on strategic priorities. Recommendations for adapting the industry to global changes have been developed, as well as the need to integrate innovations and sustainable practices into the strategic planning process has been substantiated. The results of the study indicate the need for priority development of innovative technologies, such as digital solutions and automation, the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies and green construction, as well as the intensification of international cooperation for the integration of the domestic construction industry into global markets. It is recommended that State authorities intensify support for the innovative development of the construction industry through a favorable regulatory environment and stimulation of investment in infrastructure projects. Practical implementation of the results of the study will contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the construction industry, as well as its sustainable development in the face of modern global challenges.

Hot Spots and Trends in Domestic Construction Grammar Research (2014~2023)—A Visual Econometric Analysis Based on CiteSpace and Nvivo

Hot Spots and Trends in Domestic Construction Grammar Research (2014~2023)—A Visual Econometric Analysis Based on CiteSpace and Nvivo

СКЛАДОВІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ЕКОНОМІЧНОГО МЕХАНІЗМУ УПРАВЛІННЯ БУДІВЕЛЬНИМИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВАМИ

The article defines the components of the organizational and economic mechanism for managing construction enterprises. It is noted that the introduction of martial law and hostilities on the territory of Ukraine have very sharply revealed serious shortcomings in the organization of the construction complex management system, which continue to negatively affect the economic and social development of the country. Domestic construction enterprises have demonstrated insufficient organizational and economic capacity to meet the challenges they face. The author’s definition of the organizational and economic mechanism for managing construction enterprises is given. It is noted that the formation of an organizational and economic mechanism for managing construction enterprises requires the attraction and proper management of the following resources: material and technical, production and technological, financial, personnel, information, and marketing. It has been found that competitive advantages of construction enterprises are always ensured provided that the quality of construction products and their price are rationally balanced, all types of resources are used efficiently, and the level of guarantees and reliability of developers’ obligations is increased, which, in the end, when using modern management mechanisms, will enable consumers and stakeholders to obtain the result they sought. The carried out research allowed to generalize the problems and determine the prospects for the formation and implementation of the organizational and economic mechanism for management of construction enterprises on the basis of providing characteristics of its main components. It is concluded that the formation of an organizational and economic mechanism for managing construction enterprises will contribute to the successful conduct of construction business on the basis of harmonizing the interests of all stakeholder groups and introducing an effective system for managing all types of resources, which in the future, during the reconstruction of the country, will give a new impetus to the understanding by all stakeholders of the importance of construction for the development of the national economy of Ukraine.

안전의 4요소(4M)가 굴삭기 사고에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

The construction industry is a disaster-prone industry, which accounts for about 50% of all industrial accidents, and the frequency of construction equipment use is increasing due to the large size and high-rise of structures in domestic construction projects, and the possibility of serious accidents is increasing, and in the event of a disaster, it is characterized by high intensity and high human and material losses. Despite existing research to solve these problems, construction machinery accidents have not decreased at construction sites, and this study aims to identify the cause of the accident by dividing the cause of the accident into four categories, examining the results, and contributing to the establishment of basic data to establish measures to prevent future construction accidents.
 This study is composed of five categories and I. In the introduction, research background, purpose, scope of research, and research method were presented, and II. In the theoretical consideration, H. W. Heinrich's 1959 theory of accident chain reaction, F. E. Fird's latest theory of disaster chain, construction machine accident cases, and prior research, III. The research method consisted of research questions, research hypotheses, operational definition of variables, composition of measurement tools, and surveys, IV. In the analysis results, general characteristic analysis, correlation, hypothesis verification, V. Through the conclusion, the test results were recorded and the direction setting of the limitations of the study and the impact of the four elements (4M) of future safety on excavator accidents was presented.
 <Table 7> shows how 'the four elements of safety (4M) affect excavator accidents at the construction site, which is a research problem, and the effects of Man (t=0.914, p=0.361) and Media (t=0.200, p=0.841) on excavators were not found to be significant. Accordingly, '[Hypothesis 1, 3] Human and environmental factors at construction sites will affect excavator accidents.' was rejected, and the effects of Machine (t=3.527, p<0.001), Management (t=5.988, p<0.001) on excavators have a significant impact, and accordingly, '[Hypothesis 2, 4] mechanical and management factors will affect excavator accidents at construction sites.'The research hypothesis 'was adopted.
 In the excavator accident, mechanical factors such as connection and mechanical device malfunction of the brought equipment and management factors such as safety inspections of equipment and surroundings before work are the most affected by the disaster impact. Accordingly, it is necessary to establish and implement measures through risk assessment during excavator work to identify industrial accident characteristics and social issues by industry and occupation to reduce accidents and deaths caused by industrial accidents, It is necessary to present policy directions and alternatives to prevent accidents and deaths more efficiently through multidimensional surveys and analysis of the risk of deaths and accidents in the area, and active research should be conducted.

Flexible wood-based triboelectric nanogenerator for versatile self-powered sensing

With the continuous advancement of internet of things, big data, and artificial intelligence technologies, self-powered functionalized applications have emerged as pivotal components in the realm of smart technology. Here, we present a flexible and environmentally sustainable wood-based triboelectric nanogenerator (W-TENG) that enables the self-powered functionalization of applications in the emerging smart field. By employing a straightforward yet effective approach utilizing natural balsa wood, the W-TENG exhibits remarkable flexibility, stability, and sensitivity. Notably, balsa wood possesses a lower weight, density, and crystallinity compared to other types of natural wood, resulting in thinner internal cell walls, larger individual cells and a more porous structure. These characteristics prove particularly advantageous for solvent modification. Given the prevalent use of wood materials in domestic construction, the energy-efficient W-TENG can be seamlessly integrated into various smart applications, including wireless switches, home flooring, and energy-saving lamps. Moreover, this integration offers several benefits such as cost-effectiveness, high durability, ease of processing, and environmental friendliness. This research not only expands the range of self-powered applications in the smart sector but also drives the development of eco-friendly W-TENG electronics.

건설현장의 불안전상태·행동이 사고재해율의 빈도·강도에 미치는 영향

Although the government is strengthening safety inspections and reforming the system, the number of construction accident victims (work accident victims) and the accident rate has been increasing over the past five years (2018~2022). This requires analyzing which areas to focus on through construction disaster data.
 In this study, we intend to analyze construction accidents using the Risk Assessment theory. According to the Risk Assessment theory, Hazard was classified into the frequency and intensity of accident rates. The research problem is, First, how unstable state and unstable behavior at construction sites will effect the factors that cause frequent accidents (the frequency of accident rates). Second, unstable state and unstable behavior at construction sites will affect the type of disaster (intensity of accident rate) in which disaster occur strongly.
 A survey was conducted between June and July 2023 on 189 managers and workers working at domestic construction sites to find out the effect of unsafe state and unsafe behavior on frequency and intensity at construction sites. The questionnaire consisted of 4 general characteristics, 7 independent variables (unstable state, unstable behavior), and 7 dependent variables (frequency, intensity). The analysis method was found to be good as a result of the validity and reliability analysis of the survey item, and frequency analysis and correlation analysis were conducted using the Jamovi program, and hypothesis verification was conducted through regression analysis.
 As a result of the study, the hypothesis on the unstable state of the construction site was rejected by the significant probability p value, and all hypothesis on the unstable behavior were adopted. The research conclusions are as follows. First, controlling for anxiety behavior by major construction sites reduces the frequency of accidents rates. Second, controlling for anxiety behavior by major disaster type at construction sites reduces the intensity of accidents rate. Third, controlling unstable behavior at construction sites reduces the frequency and intensity of accident rates. This means that continued research into unstable behavior at construction sites is needed.

Regulatory Support in the Field of Designing Soil Ground Regarding to Freezing in Domestic Construction

Information is provided on a new regulatory system in the field of designing soil foundations in housing construction in Kazakhstan. The main goal is to show the difference between the old and new regulatory systems. The main conclusions from the regulations for the design of the soil base in the area of the influence of freezing-thawing on the stability of soil bases and foundations are presented. For the study, methods of analytical comparison of the new harmonized standards SP RK EN (Harmonized Eurocodes) with the old previous SNiPs standards were used. According to the new internalized standards, the risk of frost heaving can be assessed according to the classification characteristics of the soil or laboratory tests of test specimens in their natural state. The authors give in the work formulas for determining the stability of foundations with tangential and normative heaving, the depth of freezing of soil foundations. According to the analysis and research carried out, the regulatory prerequisites for determining frost heave soils were determined

대형 국책 프로젝트 성과 달성을 위한 PMC(Project management Consultant) 도입의 필요성에 관한 연구

Recently, global construction companies are turning to PMC, a high value-added business. However, domestic construction engineering companies are still conducting projects focused on detailed design and construction supervision. This study aims to investigate the necessity of introducing PMC by analyzing the cases of completed projects in which PMC was introduced among domestic construction projects. Among the large-scale national projects in Korea, examples of the application of global standard PM include nuclear power plant projects in the 1970s, Gyeongbu High Speed Rail, Incheon International Airport, Incheon Bridge and Yongsan United States Forces Korea Base Relocation Plan (YRP) projects. However, these projects are PMC projects carried out by advanced global companies in Korea. There is an implication in that the necessity of introducing PMC for the successful completion of large-scale national projects was analyzed through the case analysis of these projects.

Glass Recognition and Map Optimization Method for Mobile Robot Based on Boundary Guidance

Current research on autonomous mobile robots focuses primarily on perceptual accuracy and autonomous performance. In commercial and domestic constructions, concrete, wood, and glass are typically used. Laser and visual mapping or planning algorithms are highly accurate in mapping wood panels and concrete walls. However, indoor and outdoor glass curtain walls may fail to perceive these transparent materials. In this study, a novel indoor glass recognition and map optimization method based on boundary guidance is proposed. First, the status of glass recognition techniques is analyzed comprehensively. Next, a glass image segmentation network based on boundary data guidance and the optimization of a planning map based on depth repair are proposed. Finally, map optimization and path-planning tests are conducted and compared using different algorithms. The results confirm the favorable adaptability of the proposed method to indoor transparent plates and glass curtain walls. Using the proposed method, the recognition accuracy of a public test set increases to 94.1%. After adding the planning map, incorrect coverage redundancies for two test scenes reduce by 59.84% and 55.7%. Herein, a glass recognition and map optimization method is proposed that offers sufficient capacity in perceiving indoor glass materials and recognizing indoor no-entry regions.