Statistical Approaches in Construction Management: Innovations and Applications

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 6096

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Department of Construction Management, Hunan University of Finance and Economics, Changsha 410205, China
Interests: community resilience; fire following earthquake; comprehensive assessment; MCDA; construction project resilience; resilient infrastructure; critical employee; employee behaviors; social network analysis; hopsca project; major projects; social stability risk; risk factors; risk coupling evaluation
School of Engineering Management, Hunan University of Finance and Economics, Changsha 410205, China
Interests: project management; construction safety and risk; sustainable construction

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the field of construction management has witnessed a significant evolution, largely due to the integration of statistical methods into various aspects of project planning, execution, and evaluation. The complexity and unpredictability inherent in construction projects necessitate the use of sophisticated statistical tools for risk assessment, decision making, and performance evaluation.

The traditional methods of construction management are being increasingly supplemented and, in some cases, replaced by statistical models that offer more accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. This paradigm shift has led to improved project outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced risk management strategies. 

This Special Issue of Buildings seeks to explore the diverse applications of statistical methods in construction management. We are looking for original, high-quality papers that discuss case studies, theoretical explorations, and practical applications in the field. Submissions should focus on, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • The application of statistical techniques in construction project forecasting and planning.
  • Risk assessment and management in construction projects using statistical models.
  • Use of statistical methods in cost estimation and control.
  • Quality assurance and performance evaluation in construction management.
  • Big data analytics in construction project management.
  • Statistical approaches to sustainable construction and green building practices.
  • Case studies showcasing the successful integration of statistical methods in construction projects.

We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and professionals who are working at the forefront of this exciting intersection of construction management and statistics. Descriptive papers that address real-world applications and innovative approaches are particularly welcome.

Dr. Huihua Chen
Dr. Hongyan Yan
Dr. Zheng He
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • construction project management
  • statistical analysis in construction
  • risk management
  • cost estimation and control
  • quality assurance in construction
  • sustainable construction practices

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Modeling Critical Rework Factors in the Construction Industry: Insights and Solutions
by Gulden Gumusburun Ayalp and Fatma Arslan
Buildings 2025, 15(4), 606; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15040606 - 15 Feb 2025
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Construction professionals recognize rework’s negative impact on project performance, yet a comprehensive understanding of its critical factors still needs to be provided. Consequently, this study sought to inquire deeply into the causes of construction rework. A systematic framework was employed to achieve the [...] Read more.
Construction professionals recognize rework’s negative impact on project performance, yet a comprehensive understanding of its critical factors still needs to be provided. Consequently, this study sought to inquire deeply into the causes of construction rework. A systematic framework was employed to achieve the research objectives. Initially, potential causes of rework were identified through a systematic literature review. Subsequently, a survey was developed and emailed to the sample group. Exploratory factor analysis was used to extract critical rework factors (CRFs) and normalized mean value analysis was used to evaluate the criticality of the obtained causes. Structural equation modeling was used to quantify and simulate the effect sizes of the components that were collected. Out of 43 possible causes, this study found 21 critical causes why rework occurs in the Turkish construction sector. Additionally, it uncovered four original CRFs, namely “management and planning deficiencies”, “design and time constraints”, “labor quality and compliance issues”, and “project dynamics and communication challenges”. While numerous studies have explored rework causes using different approaches and methodologies, there remains a lack of insight into the key factors leading to rework. Unlike earlier research, this study offers a thorough and quantitative identification of four distinct critical rework factors in Turkey. Full article
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Research on the Impact of Managers’ Safety Perception on Construction Workers’ Safety Behaviors
by Kongling Liu, Xun Luo, Jing Feng, Hujun Li, Baijian Liu and Yu Jian
Buildings 2024, 14(11), 3467; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14113467 - 30 Oct 2024
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The construction industry is replete with significant safety risks, underscoring the necessity to comprehend the factors that shape workers’ safety behaviors for efficacious accident prevention. This study aims to investigate the impact of managers’ safety perception (MSP) on construction workers’ safety behaviors (WSBs), [...] Read more.
The construction industry is replete with significant safety risks, underscoring the necessity to comprehend the factors that shape workers’ safety behaviors for efficacious accident prevention. This study aims to investigate the impact of managers’ safety perception (MSP) on construction workers’ safety behaviors (WSBs), while also exploring the mediating roles of workers’ safety awareness (WSA) and workers’ safety competency (WSC). Utilizing a structural equation model (SEM), data were collected from 248 construction workers through a validated questionnaire. The findings indicate that MSP has a direct influence on WSBs (mean effect size = 0.065, p < 0.01) and an indirect effect on WSBs through enhanced WSA (effect size = 0.386, p < 0.01) and WSC (effect size = 0.392, p < 0.01). This research makes a contribution to the existing literature in several ways. First, it introduces a new measurement scale for MSP. Second, it highlights the direct and indirect effects on WSBs. Third, it emphasizes the importance of fostering safety awareness and competency among workers. In addition, the study offers practical implications for construction managers seeking to improve safety outcomes on-site. Full article
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The Cross-Cutting Effects of Age Expectation and Safety Value on Construction Worker Safety Behavior: A Multidimensional Analysis
by Su Yang, Ting Wang, Hongyang Li, Lingyu Liu, Wenbao Yao and Guorui Ren
Buildings 2024, 14(8), 2290; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082290 - 24 Jul 2024
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This research investigates how age expectation (AE) influences construction worker safety behavior (CWSB) by utilizing self-validation theory (SVT). Using structural equation modeling (SEM) and data from 391 Chinese construction workers, we found that components of AE, such as physical health expectation (PHE), mental [...] Read more.
This research investigates how age expectation (AE) influences construction worker safety behavior (CWSB) by utilizing self-validation theory (SVT). Using structural equation modeling (SEM) and data from 391 Chinese construction workers, we found that components of AE, such as physical health expectation (PHE), mental health expectation (MHE), and cognitive function expectation (CFE), positively impact CWSB. Safety value (SV), including safety risk perception (SRP) and safety attitude (SA), mediates these effects. The study provides theoretical insights and practical guidance for enhancing CWSB through interventions on AE, supporting sustainable growth and workforce quality in the construction industry. Full article
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How Does the One Belt One Road Initiative Affect the Chinese International Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Firms? Empirical Analysis Based on Propensity Score Matching and Difference-in-Differences Method
by Jinglei Ye, Na Zhang, Xiaopeng Deng and Yanliang Niu
Buildings 2024, 14(7), 2016; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14072016 - 2 Jul 2024
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With the proposal of the “One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative”, the Chinese architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has increasingly been exploring the overseas markets. This paper adopted the propensity score matching and difference-in-differences (PSM-DID) method to evaluate the impact of the [...] Read more.
With the proposal of the “One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative”, the Chinese architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has increasingly been exploring the overseas markets. This paper adopted the propensity score matching and difference-in-differences (PSM-DID) method to evaluate the impact of the OBOR Initiative on Chinese international contractors and consulting firms, respectively. The results shows that the OBOR Initiative significantly stimulated the overseas market development of contractors, whereas it had no positive impact on consulting firms. The results may provide comprehensive guidance for industry practitioners, policymakers, and scholars to correctly understand the different characteristics of international contractors and consulting firms, thereby formulating a targeted development strategy. Full article
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