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Showing 1 to 20 of 80 for “"Road construction"”.
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Automated Spatial Progress Monitoring for Asphalt Road Construction Projects
Construction progress monitoring allows schedule and/or cost deviations to be identified early enough to effectively implement corrective actions. At least 77% of transportation projects experience cost overruns, and as much as 75% of these overruns have been attributed to “real” construction …
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An assessment of the planning cycle in Zambia's road construction projects
Despite so many studies about the construction industry in Zambia, very little is known about road construction project planning. A construction project is generally considered successful if it is planned, designed, constructed and handed over for use within the intended budget, time and meeting …
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An assessment of the planning cycle in Zambia's road construction projects
Despite so many studies about the construction industry in Zambia, very little is known about road construction project planning. A construction project is generally considered successful if it is planned, designed, constructed and handed over for use within the intended budget, time and meeting …
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Causes and effects of delays in road construction projects in South Africa
Delays in road construction projects in South Africa are a common phenomenon. This study aimed at identifying the causes and effects of such delays that are pertinent to South African conditions. The study used a deductive quantitative research approach that used a structured questionnaire …
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Management of risks in the implementation of publicly funded road construction projects in Zambia
… decade made considerable effort in improving road infrastructure in the country. However, the implementation of many road projects has not been as successful as expected. One of the major factors is poor risk management on the projects. Evidence suggests that in many road contracts in the …
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A framework for enhancing project quality and customer satisfaction in government road construction projects in Rivers State, Nigeria
… to clients, stakeholders and customers in the construction industry globally. In Nigeria, despite the huge financial investments in construction and its associated economic benefits, construction projects are characterized by poor quality in aesthetics, high costs in maintenance and failure to …
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The Factors Causing Delays in Road Construction Projects in Tanzania: A of Case of TANROAD Dar es Salaam City
… was aimed at finding the causes of delay in road construction projects in Tanzania. Two variables which are independent and independent as factors that causes of delay were divided into thirteen categories related to consultants, client, contractors, projects, resources and others. A …
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Development of Multiple Linear Regression Model and Rule Based Decision Support System to Improve Supply Chain Management of Road Construction Projects in Disaster Regions
Supply chain operations of construction industry including road projects in disaster regions results in exceeding project budget and timelines. In road construction projects, supply chain with poor performance can affect efficiency and completion time of the project. This is also the case of the …
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An assessment of dust exposure levels and factors associated with the occurrence of respiratory symptoms among workers in the road construction industry in Lusaka, Zambia
Research into dust exposure in the road construction industry and the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Zambia has not been extensively conducted despite the respiratory symptoms forming the primary burden of occupational illnesses in Zambia. The absence of literature in this industry on …
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An assessment of dust exposure levels and factors associated with the occurrence of respiratory symptoms among workers in the road construction industry in Lusaka, Zambia
Research into dust exposure in the road construction industry and the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Zambia has not been extensively conducted despite the respiratory symptoms forming the primary burden of occupational illnesses in Zambia. The absence of literature in this industry on …
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Loggers' perceptions of the costs of best management practices on timber harvesting operations in Virginia
… analyzed in this study are pre-harvest planning, road construction, broad base dips, water turn-outs, water bars, streamside management zones, stream crossings, and site stabilization. Loggers provided an estimate of the cost or expense for constructing each BMP. They gave an indication of how …
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The colour of courage
Set in the challenging environment of a road construction project in Benin, West Africa, this is a story about three women and their intertwined lives. Each woman has a different personal reason for being in Benin. Each woman needs the courage to make a decision that will have far-reaching …
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Lignosulfonate as an Alternative Filler in Bitumen Stabilised Materials (BSMs)
Cement is one of the building construction materials that is commonly used in construction. Its binding and strength properties makes it suitable for use in various construction works such as building of houses, roads and bridges. It is actually impossible to imagine a world without cement. …
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Infrastructure finance in Africa through the Public Private Partnership (PPP): Is the Lekki-Epe Toll Road (Nigeria) economically sustainable?
… finance, particularly in the area of road construction and the economic models adopted in the financing process. 2. To determine whether the accruing benefits from the concession of Lekki-Epe Expressway out-weighed the cost of constructing the purported road. 3. To determine whether …
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An Analysis of Log Truck Turn Times at Harvest Sites and Mill Facilities
… earn an additional $22,100 per year of profit. Road construction can also affect harvesting contractors profits. By minimizing road construction through the use of easements and improved pre-harvest planning, harvesting contractors could reduce road construction costs by as much as $14,000 per …
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The alternative of Chinese aid in Africa : impacts of China's development strategy through Chinese aid, finance, and firms in Kenya
… the case study of Chinese aid and finance for road development in Kenya. Today, Kenya receives tangible benefits from Chinese aid, firms, and finance in road construction. Chinese aid serves as an alternative to Western donor conditionalities in Kenya helping decrease the requirements of …
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Road reconstruction in Cape Town
… been developed to solve the rehabilitation and reconstruction needs for the City of Cape Town. The thesis thereby provides a summary of the historical and geological context of road construction in Cape Town and provides guidelines and information that can be used by rehabilitation engineers …
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Evaluating delays in execution of public sector construction projects : a study of roads and highways in Ghana
… delays in execution of public sector construction projects in Ghana. A review of literature revealed that previous studies on construction projects focused on cost, time overruns, as well as the causes of delays. It is against this background that this study assesses the causes and …
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Influence of subgrade improvement and non-uniformity on pavement performance
… screenings for use as a structural layer in road construction, and finite element modeling results of various subgrade materials including self-cementing fly ash stabilized subgrade, natural subgrade, granular subbase, and hydrated fly ash. The first project shows that self-cementing fly ash …
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