Delays are a common problem in the global construction industry, affecting the development of the road construction industry, particularly in developing countries. Where, the construction industry … [Read more...] about Assessment of Risk Factors Causing Delays in Road Construction in Egypt
Construction and Maintenance
Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
The construction sector contributes significantly to a country’s socioeconomic growth. It is significant because of the direct and indirect influence it has on all economic activity. The objective of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
Determining the Most Economical Work Zone Lengths for Rural Highway Rehabilitation Projects
Despite the wealth of research that has sought to understand the effects of highway work zones, very little definitive information is available concerning the determination of work zone length (WZL) … [Read more...] about Determining the Most Economical Work Zone Lengths for Rural Highway Rehabilitation Projects
Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Implementation in Road Construction Projects in Kenya: A Case of Construction of Upper Hill – Mbagathi Link Road
This study was purposed to find out the level of administration of Occupational Health and Safety which affects the construction worker in road construction projects. This was achieved by examining … [Read more...] about Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Implementation in Road Construction Projects in Kenya: A Case of Construction of Upper Hill – Mbagathi Link Road
Traffic Conflicts in the Lane-Switching Sections at Highway Reconstruction Zones
Introduction: There are designated sections for lane-shifting in several highway reconstruction and expansion zones. Similar to the bottleneck sections of highways, these sections are characterized by … [Read more...] about Traffic Conflicts in the Lane-Switching Sections at Highway Reconstruction Zones
Workzone Lighting and Glare on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Activities
Over the last two decades, an increasing number of highway construction and maintenance projects in the United States have been completed at night to avoid or alleviate traffic congestion delays. … [Read more...] about Workzone Lighting and Glare on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Activities