The built environment directly impacts human health and well-being, yet most green certification systems prioritize energy efficiency over occupant health. The WELL Building Standard (WELL), launched in 2014, addresses this gap by focusing on the health and comfort of building users. Despite its growing importance, limited academic research systematically examines its global implementation. This study will fill this research gap by analyzing 1559 WELL-certified projects worldwide using the WELL database. The results reveal that 50% of certifications are concentrated in China and the United States, while regions such as Africa and Latin America show minimal adoption. Most projects are office buildings (83%), with fewer in education, healthcare and residential sectors. Additionally, most certified projects have achieved Gold or Platinum levels, and there has been a notable increase in certifications since the COVID-19 pandemic. By identifying geographic and typological disparities, this research provides a global overview of WELL adoption and offers insights for practitioners and policymakers seeking to promote health-focused building practices.

Respect for People (RFP) is a crucial element in Lean Construction philosophy, along with continuous improvement. However, despite its importance, research on RFP is still limited. Therefore, the following article aims to identify good practices, benefits, and barriers generated by its implementation on the construction site. The research begins with a literature review, following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) criteria. Subsequently, with the list of good practices, benefits, and barriers, nine lean experts were interviewed, validating the information obtained from the literature review. This process identified eleven good practices, eleven benefits of implementing RFP in construction projects, and nine barriers. The upcoming research will serve as a valuable contribution for professionals seeking to implement good practices of RFP on the construction site and researchers aiming to delve deeper into this concept.

Environmental certifications have been implemented in the construction sector because of the benefits of reduced environmental impact, improved energy efficiency, and water use, among others. In recent years, the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification has been adopted in more than 140 countries. However, despite its popularity, the literature on its environmental impacts worldwide and in Latin America is scarce. Therefore, the following article will analyze the use of EDGE in housing projects in Peru and show the strategies employed in the case studies to reduce the environmental impact. The main average savings obtained were 27.6% in energy, 41.2% in water, and 51.81% in embodied carbon in materials. The following study aids professionals in the construction sector interested in implementing EDGE certification in their projects, as it will show the environmental impacts generated by this certification.

Managing New Engineering Contract (NEC) projects requires not only technical knowledge but also soft skills that support communication, collaboration, and proactive risk management. This study identifies and prioritizes the soft skills required for NEC contract management in Peru. A literature review was used to develop a preliminary list of competencies, which was validated by seven experts and evaluated through a survey of 74 professionals with direct NEC project experience. The Relative Importance Index was applied to rank the competencies. Problem solving obtained the highest score (94.86%), followed by effective communication (94.05%) and team leadership and coordination (92.70%); negotiation and active collaboration were tied next (92.43% each). The findings show that effective NEC management depends on combining proactive problem solving, clear communication, team coordination, constructive negotiation, and active collaboration. These results can guide professional selection and training in public entities and contractors. Future studies should test the findings with larger samples and in other national contexts.

Selecting drones for surveying and monitoring in construction projects is a complex multi-criteria decision-making problem, particularly in the context of Construction 4.0 and engineering education. This study applies the Choosing by Advantages (CBA) method to support the selection of a …

Pull planning is a key element within the Last Planner System (LPS) that promotes collaborative planning in construction projects due to its benefits, such as fostering collaborative planning. This article aims to identify the benefits, barriers, and good practices associated with implementing Pull Planning. The research began with an exhaustive literature review, analysing 124 studies, following the scoping review criteria. Subsequently, a list of good practices, benefits, and barriers was prepared and organized according to their frequency of appearance in the literature. This analysis allowed us to identify nine good practices for implementing Pull Planning, 11 benefits highlighting its positive impact on the construction industry, and 10 barriers limiting its effective adoption. The results of this research offer practical guidance for professionals who wish to optimize the implementation of pull planning, and researchers interested in delving deeper into this approach.