Risk management in construction projects is an important process to achieve the project objectives in terms of cost, quality and time. Construction projects faces delays, cost overrun and quality defects due to avoidance of risk factors by contractors, clients and consultants. So the present study aims to investigate the risk factors that influence project objectives namely cost, quality and time of building construction projects in Pakistan from perspective of contractors, clients, and consultants. Risk factors were selected from literature survey and were finalized after consultation with construction experts. A questionnaire survey was prepared and various construction professionals were approached for feedback. Based on feedback of 164 experts, collected data was analysed statistically and were ranked based on relative importance index. As per the survey results, inadequate project management is the most critical factor effecting time performance of construction projects, rework due to error effect cost performance, and poor supervision effect quality of construction projects. Additionally, the study will help in planning and monitoring stages of the projects and shall improve the performance of construction industry of Pakistan.

Me--asurement of Supply Chain (SC) performance with regards to key practices of SC paradigms is the area which is under research. Presently there are no guidance or set rules under which we can measure SC performance. The lack of clarity and comparability concerns in this area creates misunderstanding and makes it more difficult to formulate a clear strategy. The aim of this research is to identify antecedents of existing SC paradigm's practices, as well as antecedents for SC performance measurement to formulate a conceptual framework. Based on this research, new sustainable SC performance measurement conceptual framework is proposed for existing SC paradigms. The detailed analysis presented in this research paper offers a set of characteristics and structure that industry as well as academia could use it as a guidance framework to measure SC performance

Prefabricated construction is being pursued globally as a critically important sustainable construction technology. Prefabricated construction technology (PCT) provides opportunities to effectively manage construction waste and offers venues to address the poor productivity and lackluster performance of construction projects, which are often expected to miss their budget and schedule constraints. Despite the significant benefits inherent in the adoption of PCT, research has shown an unimpressive exploitation of this technology in the building sector. A modified version of the popular technology acceptance model (TAM) was used to understand Pakistan’s building construction industry stakeholder’s acceptance of PCT and the factors that influence its usage. Data were collected from 250 building construction experts in the industry to test the hypotheses derived from the proposed model. Data analysis using covariance-based structural equation modeling revealed that construction industry stakeholders’ perceptions of perceived ease-of-use, perceived usefulness, trust, and satisfaction all strongly influenced PCT acceptance behavior. Moreover, results also confirmed the total direct and indirect effects of the perceived usefulness and perceived ease-of-use of behavioral intention toward using PCT, with trust and user satisfaction as mediators. The results of this research are expected to serve as a guide for the construction industry stakeholders to effectively plan, strategize, encourage, and increase the adoption of PCT to achieve sustainable construction outcomes in the building construction sector.

This research focuses on the mediating role of construction materials, sustainable use between the construction supply chain integration and the construction industry performance. In this concern, the case of Pakistan was considered specifically. The research design employed in this study was quantitative and a close-ended survey questionnaire was used as a research instrument. The sample size used is comprised of 300 participants and analysis was performed through the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results revealed that the effect of the components of supply chain integration on the construction industry performance was statistically significant. Moreover, outcomes also substantiate the mediation role of using construction material sustainably. The scope of the research was limited to the construction industry of Pakistan; however, future research would focus on other countries and industries.

Designing and modeling tunnels are a complex and labor‐intensive process, exacerbated by the involvement of multiple designers and software applications to accommodate diverse geometric and subsurface conditions. This often results in reduced efficiency, productivity, and increased potential for errors. To address these challenges, the authors implemented a strategy integrating building information modeling and mathematical relationships governing tunnel geometries and rock support elements. Using Autodesk Revit, they developed a prototype that allows designers to model tunnels aligned with ground conditions without reliance on multiple software applications. This streamlined approach enhances productivity, simplifies complexities, and improves accuracy in tunnel design and review processes, including quantity take‐offs. A case study comparing the prototype with conventional methods demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and design accuracy. This research offers practical benefits to stakeholders in tunnel projects, optimizing work quality, and outcomes in tunnel design and construction.