The present paper aimed to propose a new support approach to choosing the optimal structural system in accordance with sustainable materials in mass-housing projects. To this end, an integrated fuzzy multi-criteria-decision-making (fuzzy MCDM) method was used to identify the criteria affecting sustainable material selection. The proposed approach consists of a three-phase protocol: In phase I, the literature was used to create a database encompassing 42 factors affecting the selection of materials. These factors were classified as four indicators (economic, environmental, socio-cultural, technical-executive) in accordance with the sustainable development aspects. In phase II, the fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) was used to screen the key factors. In phase III, an integrated fuzzy SWARA–ARAS method was used to prioritize the optimal structural system for a case project: evidence from Iran. The results of selecting the structural systems based on 14 efficient key factors showed that the Light Steel Frame (LSF), Insulation Concrete framework (ICF), and the Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete System (PRC) systems have the highest priority to achieve the goals of sustainable material selection, respectively.

ERP implementations within large scale construction organizations have yielded more failures than successes. As a result of this high failure rate, the integration capability of ERP systems could not be fully understood and recognized by the construction (AEC) industry. The aim of the research presented in this paper was to investigate the role of ERP systems in enabling and facilitating Data Level Integration in construction industry organizations. In parallel with this aim, an ERP Data Level Integration Capability Matrix was developed as the metric for measuring the capability of ERP systems in enabling Data Level Integration. The matrix is validated with four case studies. The development of the matrix and the results of the case studies are presented in this paper.

İnşaat Sektörü çok büyük bir pazarı elinde bulundurmaktadır, birçok sektör inşaatların yapım sürecinden bitim sürecine kadar bu sektörden faydalanmaktadır. Bu süreç içerisinde var olan yenilenmez kaynaklar kullanılarak tükenmekte, yaşadığımız çevre kirlenmekte ve atıklar oluşmaktır. Bunun için, yaşadığımız çevreyi ve yaşanılan alanların sürdülebilir inşa edilmesi gerekir. Bir projenin, tam manasıyla sürdürülebilir olabilmesi için planlama, yapım ve yıkım aşamalarında düşük maliyetli, çevresel bilince sahip olarak ekonomik, sosyal ve çevresel konularla tamamem uyumlu olması gerekmektedir. Sürdürülebilir yapım konusunda ana başlıklar maliyet, zaman ve kalitedir. Sürdürülebilir yapım ve tasarım için kaynak tükenmesinin ve çevre bozulmasının azaltılması, sağlıklı yapılaşan bir çevre oluşturulması temel hedefleri arasına dahil etmiştir. Bu makale, inşaat sektöründe sürdürülebilirlik ve bina inşaatlarında evrensel uygulama örnekleri değerlendirilmektedir.

The complex nature of the construction process needs an intensive control and management mechanism in order to manage and process information flow. Current deficiencies in managing construction related information have been highlighted by a range of industry reports, the consensus of which has reinforced the lack of performance in the construction industry. Given this, recent research on the role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been proffered as a potential solution for covering these deficiencies, along with improving competitive advantage. Although limited research has concentrated on measuring BIM awareness and use, findings have been somewhat parochial and non-specific. This paper addresses this gap by concentrating on two markets: Turkey and the UK. The aim of the paper is to determine the BIM gap in terms of awareness and use, in order to form a basis for the development of future adoption strategies. A web-based questionnaire was used mirror the National Building Specification (NBS) survey (previously undertaken) in order to capture data from a new context (Turkey). The descriptive analyses of the findings and a comparison of the two countries are presented. The findings identify significant differences in BIM awareness the influence of which could provide insight for both mature and emerging markets.