Items with Index Term: optimization technique

Abdelkhalek, Sherif Ibrahim Farag Mohamed (2022) Managing the inspection process of concrete bridge decks. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Abraham, D M; Wirahadikusumah, R; Short, T J and Shahbahrami, S (1998) Optimization modeling for sewer network management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(5), pp. 402-410. ISSN 0733-9364

Agarwal, S; Kant, R and Shankar, R (2022) Humanitarian supply chain management: Modeling the pre and post-disaster relief operations. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 13(4), pp. 421-439. ISSN 1759-5916

Al Nageim, H and Pountney, D (2007) A non-linear optimisation technique based on the complex method: The optimal design of a concrete trough supporting a new lightweight rail track system, lr55. Construction Innovation, 7(4), pp. 320-339. ISSN 1471-4175

Al-Tabtabai, H and Alex, A P (1999) Using genetic algorithms to solve optimization problems in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(2), pp. 121-132. ISSN 0969-9988

Alshboul, O.; Al-Shboul, K.; Shehadeh, A. and Tatari, O. (2026) Advancing equipment management for construction: Introducing a new model for cost, time and quality optimization. Construction Innovation, 26(4), pp. 1191-1217. ISSN 1471-4175

Alshboul, O (2019) Multi-objective optimization for heavy earthmoving construction equipment management based on time, cost, and pollutant emissions. PhD thesis, University of Central Florida, USA.

Amer, F; Koh, H Y and Golparvar-Fard, M (2021) Automated methods and systems for construction planning and scheduling: Critical review of three decades of research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(7): 0002093, ISSN 0733-9364

Ammar, M A (2011) Optimization of project time-cost trade-off problem with discounted cash flows. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(1), pp. 65-71. ISSN 0733-9364

Ammar, M A (2020) Resource optimisation in line of balance scheduling. Construction Management and Economics, 38(8), pp. 715-725. ISSN 01446193

Ammar, M A (2020) Efficient modeling of time-cost trade-off problem by eliminating redundant paths. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(7), pp. 812-821. ISSN 1562-3599

Ammar, M A (2022) Optimization of line of balance scheduling considering work interruption. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(2), pp. 305-316. ISSN 1562-3599

Ammar, M A and Mohieldin, Y A (2002) Resource constrained project scheduling using simulation. Construction Management and Economics, 20(4), pp. 323-330. ISSN 01446193

Andersen, M; Kleindienst, S; Yi, L; Lee, J; Bodart, M and Cutler, B (2008) An intuitive daylighting performance analysis and optimization approach. Building Research & Information, 36(6), pp. 593-607. ISSN 0961-3218

Andrawus, J; Watson, J and Kishk, M (2007) Maintenance optimisation of wind turbines: Lessons for the built environment. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK.

Awad, A and Fayek, A R (2013) Adaptive learning of contractor default prediction model for surety bonding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(6), pp. 694-704. ISSN 0733-9364

Awad, A L S (2012) Intelligent contractor default prediction model for surety bonding in the construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Badra, N; Hegazy, H; Mousa, M; Zhang, J; Syed Zakaria, S A; Aboul Haggag, S and Abdul-Rashied, I (2025) Preliminary cost forecasting and optimization for the construction of steel pedestrian bridges in Egypt. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(4), pp. 2210-2241. ISSN 0969-9988

Barcia, R M (1985) Construction production planning and optimal control. PhD thesis, University of Waterloo, Canada.

Beran, V and Dlask, P (2007) Nonlinear optimisation and rational cash flow. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 14(3), pp. 277-292. ISSN 0969-9988

Bhat, A; Gupta, V; Aulakh, S S and Elsen, R S (2023) Generative design and analysis of a double-wishbone suspension assembly: A methodology for developing constraint oriented solutions for optimum material distribution. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(3), pp. 927-942. ISSN 1726-0531

Borges, Maria Luiza Abath Escorel (2025) Decision-making optimization method for construction site layout planning based on slp and BIM. PhD thesis, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil.

Cancian, Glen A (2016) Heuristic based optimisation of pavement management scheduling. PhD thesis, Griffith University, Australia.

Chen, Jamie (2025) Improving construction supply chain material management resilience through mathematical optimisation. PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Chiang, Y H; Li, V J; Zhou, L; Wong, F and Lam, P (2016) Evaluating sustainable building-maintenance projects: Balancing economic, social, and environmental impacts in the case of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(2): 06015003, ISSN 0733-9364

Choudhary, R; Papalambros, P Y and Malkawi, A (2005) A hierarchical design optimization approach for meeting building performance targets. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(1), pp. 57-76. ISSN 1745-2007

Doǧan, S Z; Arditi, D and Murat Günaydin, H (2006) Determining attribute weights in a CBR model for early cost prediction of structural systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), pp. 1092-1098. ISSN 0733-9364

Duan, P; Zhou, J and Goh, Y M (2023) Safety risk diagnosis based on motion trajectory for construction workers: An integrated approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(11): 04023116, ISSN 0733-9364

Eid, M S; Elbeltagi, E E and El-Adaway, I H (2021) Simultaneous multi-criteria optimization for scheduling linear infrastructure projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 21(1), pp. 41-55. ISSN 1562-3599

Elbeltagi, E; Ammar, M; Sanad, H and Kassab, M (2016) Overall multiobjective optimization of construction projects scheduling using particle swarm. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23(3), pp. 265-282. ISSN 0969-9988

Elghaish, F; Matarneh, S; Abdellatef, E; Rahimian, F; Hosseini, M R and Farouk Kineber, A (2025) Multi-layers deep learning model with feature selection for automated detection and classification of highway pavement cracks. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 14(2), pp. 511-535. ISSN 2046-6099

Elhakeem, A A M (2006) An asset management framework for educational buildings with life-cycle cost analysis. PhD thesis, University of Waterloo, Canada.

Elmasry, M; Zayed, T and Hawari, A (2019) Multi-objective optimization model for inspection scheduling of sewer pipelines. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(2): 04018129, ISSN 0733-9364

Etzion, Y (1980) A theoretical basis for a model of the selection, design and integration of sub-systems in the building process to minimize cost. PhD thesis, Texas A&M University, USA.

Fahmy, A (2014) A dynamic scheduling model for construction enterprises. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Fattahi Tabasi, S; Rafizadeh, H R; Andaji Garmaroudi, A and Banihashemi, S (2024) Optimizing urban layouts through computational generative design: density distribution and shape optimization. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(5), pp. 1164-1184. ISSN 1745-2007

Georgy, M and Basily, S Y (2008) Using genetic algorithms in optimizing construction material delivery schedules. Construction Innovation, 8(1), pp. 23-45. ISSN 1471-4175

Gunawardena, N D (1990) A methodology for optimising maintenance and replacement of construction equipment. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Handa, V K and Barcia, R M (1986) Linear scheduling using optimal control theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(3), pp. 387-393. ISSN 0733-9364

Harding, A M (1999) A global approach to project optimisation. PhD thesis, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Hegazy, T and Ersahin, T (2001) Simplified spreadsheet solutions. II: Overall schedule optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(6), pp. 469-475. ISSN 0733-9364

Hegazy, T and Wassef, N (2001) Cost optimization in projects with repetitive nonserial activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(3), pp. 183-191. ISSN 0733-9364

Holtzhower, D L (2015) Decision model to optimize wastewater treatment in the built environment. PhD thesis, University of Florida, USA.

Hu, W; Dong, J; Hwang, B G; Ren, R and Chen, Z (2020) Network planning of urban underground logistics system with hub-and-spoke layout: Two phase cluster-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(8), pp. 2079-2105. ISSN 0969-9988

Huang, W; Xu, J; Zhu, D; Liu, C; Lu, J and Lu, K (2016) Multi-objective optimization of composite two-stage vibration isolation system for sensitive equipment. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 14(2), pp. 343-361.

Jeong, J G; Hastak, M and Syal, M (2009) Framework of manufacturer-retailer relationship in the manufactured housing construction. Construction Innovation, 9(1), pp. 22-41. ISSN 1471-4175

Jiang, Y (1990) The development of performance prediction and optimization models for bridge management systems. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Karimi, H; Danesh Ashtiani, H A and Aghanajafi, C (2019) Study of mixed materials heat exchanger using optimization techniques. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(2), pp. 414-433. ISSN 1726-0531

Kaur, G; Singh, M L and Patterh, M S (2010) Analysis of significant factors in DWDM optical communication systems. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 8(1), pp. 28-44. ISSN 1726-0531

Khan, L R (2014) Reliability estimation and risk-cost optimisation of underground pipelines. PhD thesis, University of Greenwich, UK.

Khosrowshahi, F (1998) A hybrid of executive management decision support tools. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK.

Kumar, A; Jain, S and Yadav, D (2020) A novel simulation-annealing enabled ranking and scaling statistical simulation constrained optimization algorithm for internet-of-things (IoT). Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 9(4), pp. 675-693. ISSN 2046-6099

Kumari, P; Reddy, S R N and Yadav, R (2024) Indoor occupancy detection and counting system based on boosting algorithm using different sensor data. Building Research & Information, 52(1-2), pp. 87-106. ISSN 0961-3218

Lam, K C; Hu, T; Cheung, S O; Yuen, R K K and Deng, Z M (2001) Multi-project cash flow optimization: Non-inferior solution through neuro-multiobjective algorithm. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(2), pp. 130-144. ISSN 0969-9988

Lam, K C; Song Hu, T I E; Ng, T; Yuen, R K K; Lo, S M and Wong, C T C (2001) Using an adaptive genetic algorithm to improve construction finance decisions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(1), pp. 31-45. ISSN 0969-9988

Laptali, E (1996) Application of optimisation techniques to planning and estimating decisions in the building process. PhD thesis, University of Glamorgan, UK.

Li, H; Love, P E D and Ogunlana, S (1998) Genetic algorithm compared to nonlinear optimization for labour and equipment assignment. Building Research & Information, 26(6), pp. 322-329. ISSN 0961-3218

Li, S (2017) Modeling, optimizing, and impact analysis of incentive and regulation mechanisms in infrastructure privatization. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Liang, L Y; Thompson, R G and Young, D M (2004) Optimising the design of sewer networks using genetic algorithms and tabu search. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(2), pp. 101-112. ISSN 0969-9988

Marasini, R and Dawood, N (2002) Integration of genetic algorithms and simulation for stockyard layout planning. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.

Mishra, S P; Parbat, D K and Modak, J P (2014) Field data-based mathematical simulation of manual rebar cutting. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), pp. 111-126. ISSN 1823-6499

Mohamed, Y; Borrego, D; Francisco, L; Al-Hussein, M; Abourizk, S and Hermann, U (2007) Simulation-based scheduling of module assembly yards: Case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 14(3), pp. 293-311. ISSN 0969-9988

Moselhi, O and Lorterapong, P (1993) Near optimal solution for resource-constrained scheduling problems. Construction Management and Economics, 11(4), pp. 293-303. ISSN 01446193

Nasirian, A; Abbasi, B; Cheng, T C E and Arashpour, M (2022) Multiskilled workforce planning: A case from the construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(5): 04022021, ISSN 0733-9364

Navab-Kashani, R; Gay, L F and Bayat, A (2015) Productivity improvement of sewer CCTV inspection through time study and route optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(6): 04015009, ISSN 0733-9364

Navon, R; Arkin, H and Burg, I (1997) Economic evaluation of HVAC systems with ice storage designed using an optimization technique. Construction Management and Economics, 15(5), pp. 429-439. ISSN 01446193

Nouh Meshref, A; Elkasaby, E and Wageh, O (2026) Innovative strategic multicriteria decision-making selection model of infrastructures projects delivery systems using multiobjective optimization, case of Egypt. Construction Innovation, 26(2), pp. 353-368. ISSN 1471-4175

Oechler, E; Molenaar, K R; Hallowell, M and Scott, S (2018) State-of-practice for risk-based quality assurance in state departments of transportation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(7), pp. 958-970. ISSN 0969-9988

Oyegoke, A S; Ajayi, S; Abbas, M A and Ogunlana, S (2024) Development of Adapt-ABLE smart system: An end-to-end system for speeding up disabled housing adaptation process. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(4), pp. 531-552. ISSN 23984708

Panayiotou, A (2017) Infrastructure as a financial asset class. PhD thesis, University of London, University College London, UK.

Parvaneh, F and El-Sayegh, S M (2016) Project selection using the combined approach of AHP and LP. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 21(1), pp. 39-53. ISSN 1366-4387

Piratla, K R and Ariaratnam, S T (2013) Design innovation leads to sustainable water distribution systems. Construction Innovation, 13(3), pp. 302-319. ISSN 1471-4175

Polson, D R (2020) Assessment of applications of optimisation to building design and energy modelling. PhD thesis, University of London, University College London, UK.

Porwal, A and Hewage, K N (2012) Building information modeling-based analysis to minimize waste rate of structural reinforcement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(8), pp. 943-954. ISSN 0733-9364

Reger, Darren Peter (2015) Economically and environmentally informed policies for road resurfacing: Tradeoffs between costs and greenhouse gas emissions. PhD thesis, University of California, USA.

Rustom, R N and Yahia, A (2007) Estimating productivity using simulation: A case study of Gaza beach embankment protection project. Construction Innovation, 7(2), pp. 167-186. ISSN 1471-4175

Rylander, D (2021) Productivity improvements in construction transport operation through lean thinking and systems of systems. PhD thesis, Malardalen University, Sweden.

Sanad, H M; Ammar, M A and Ibrahim, M E (2008) Optimal construction site layout considering safety and environmental aspects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(7), pp. 536-544. ISSN 0733-9364

Sarkar, D; Gohel, J and Dabasia, K (2021) Optimization of ready mixed concrete delivery for commercial batching plants of Ahmedabad, India. International Journal of Construction Management, 21(10), pp. 1024-1043. ISSN 1562-3599

Seadon, J and Tookey, J E (2019) Drivers for construction productivity. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(6), pp. 945-961. ISSN 0969-9988

Shafahi, A (2016) Mathematical model and framework for multi-phase project optimization. PhD thesis, University of Maryland, College Park, USA.

Sharma, H; Sohani, N and Yadav, A (2023) Structural modeling of lean supply chain enablers: A hybrid AHP and ISM-MICMAC based approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(6), pp. 1658-1689. ISSN 1726-0531

Singh, G; Kiangi, G E; Sabah, A N A and Greenslade, O C (1986) Application of a micro computer in investment decisions using dynamic programming. Construction Management and Economics, 4(3), pp. 188-199. ISSN 01446193

Siu, M F (2016) Development of quantitative methods for project scheduling and workface planning under time-dependent resource constraints. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Siu, M F F; Lu, M; AbouRizk, S and Tidder, V (2016) Quantitative assessment of budget sufficiency and resource utilization for resource-constrained project schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(6): 04016003, ISSN 0733-9364

Son, P V H and Khoi, L N Q (2024) Application of slime mold algorithm to optimize time, cost and quality in construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), pp. 1375-1386. ISSN 1562-3599

Srour, I M (2005) A linear programming approach to optimize strategic investment in the construction workforce. PhD thesis, University of Texas at Austin, USA.

Taghaddos, H (2010) Developing a generic resource allocation framework for construction simulation. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Tantele, E A (2005) Optimisation of preventative maintenance strategies for reinforced concrete bridges. PhD thesis, University of Surrey, UK.

Tartibu, L K; Sun, B and Kaunda, M A E (2015) Optimal design study of thermoacoustic regenerator with lexicographic optimization method. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 13(3), pp. 499-519.

Tiruneh, G G and Fayek, A R (2022) Hybrid GA-manfis model for organizational competencies and performance in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(4): 04022002, ISSN 0733-9364

Tiruneh, Getaneh Gezahegne (2021) Hybrid neuro-fuzzy model for construction organizational competencies and performance. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Tork, A (2013) A real-time crane service scheduling decision support system (CSS-DSS) for construction tower cranes. PhD thesis, University of Central Florida, USA.

Ugwu, O O and Tah, J H M (2002) Development and application of a hybrid genetic algorithm for resource optimization and management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(4), pp. 304-317. ISSN 0969-9988

Wang, Z; Jia, L; Lv, J and Huang, J (2024) Minimization of rebar cutting waste using BIM and cutting pattern-oriented multiobjective optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(11): 04024166, ISSN 0733-9364

Ward, B (2015) Integrated asset management systems for water infrastructure. EngD thesis, University of Exeter, UK.

Yang, I T (2005) Chance-constrained time-cost tradeoff analysis considering funding variability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(9), pp. 1002-1012. ISSN 0733-9364

van den Boomen, M; Leontaris, G and Wolfert, A R M (2019) Replacement optimization of ageing infrastructure under differential inflation. Construction Management and Economics, 37(11), pp. 659-674. ISSN 01446193