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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Road construction projects"”.
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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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The Impact of the Funding Models on Completion of Road Projects in Tanzania: A Case Study of Dar es Salaam
… impact of financing models on the completion of road projects in Tanzania; a case of Dar es Salaam. Specifically to describe the key sources of funding of road infrastructure, to identify the funding models for financing road infrastructure development projects, to determine the strategies to …
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Medidas preventivas, correctoras y compensatorias del impacto ecológico de carreteras
… and compensatory measures implemented in road projects are a key issue in order to achieve the environmental integration of these infrastructures. The right application of these measures will determine that the impacts generated during the construction and operation phases do not involve …
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Improving highways construction processes using computer-based simulation techniques
Roads are long-term infrastructure investments and are a valuable asset to the community. While it is crucial to construct new roads for various societal functions, maintaining the existing ones is also essential to develop a safe and accessible road network. Road construction projects suffer from …