Publications Archive

2025

A cross-economy examination of circular procurement implementation in construction: key drawbacks and strategies toward a sustainable built environment

Ababio, B.K., Lu, W., Darko, A. and Agyekum, K. (2025), “A cross-economy examination of circular procurement implementation in construction: key drawbacks and strategies toward a sustainable built environment”, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-09-2024-0349 View Publication Abstract Keywords https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-09-2024-0349

Can large language models replace human experts? Effectiveness and limitations in building energy retrofit challenges assessment

Linyan Chen, Amos Darko, Fan Zhang, Albert P.C. Chan, Qiang Yang,Can large language models replace human experts? Effectiveness and limitations in building energy retrofit challenges assessment,Building and Environment,Volume 276,2025,112891, ISSN 0360-1323, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.112891. View Publication Abstract Keywords https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.112891

Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling of Challenges to Existing Residential Building Net Zero Carbon Retrofitting

Darko Amos, Weerasinghe Lichini Nikesha Kumari, Chan Albert Ping Chuen, & Wu Lingzi. (2025). Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling of Challenges to Existing Residential Building Net Zero Carbon Retrofitting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(8), 05025005. doi:10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-16471 View Publication Abstract https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-16471

Reflections on hedonic price modeling

Bourassa, S.C., Hoesli, M., Mayer, M. and Stalder, N. (2025), “Reflections on hedonic price modeling”, Journal of European Real Estate Research, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JERER-11-2024-0087 View Publication Abstract Keywords https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/JERER-11-2024-0087

2024

An Ontological Analysis for Comparison of the Concepts of Sustainable Building and Intelligent Building

Borhani, A., Borhani, A., Dossick, C. S., & Jupp, J. (2024). An Ontological Analysis for Comparison of the Concepts of Sustainable Building and Intelligent Building. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13711 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13711

Artificial Intelligence in Performance-Driven Design: Theories, Methods, and Tools

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Big data analytics in the AEC industry: scientometric review and synthesis of research activities

Ohene, E., Nani, G., Antwi-Afari, M. F., Darko, A., Addai, L. A., & Horvey, E. (2024). Big data analytics in the AEC industry: scientometric review and synthesis of research activities. Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2024-0144 https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2024-0144

Key performance indicators for hospital planning and construction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Liu, W., Chan, A.P.C., Chan, M.W., Darko, A. and Oppong, G.D. (2024), “Key performance indicators for hospital planning and construction: a systematic review and meta-analysis”, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2023-1060 View Publication Abstract Keywords https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2023-1060

Suitability of the height above nearest drainage (HAND) model for flood inundation mapping in data-scarce regions: a comparative analysis with hydrodynamic models

Thalakkottukara, N. T., Thomas, J., Watkins, M. K., Holland, B. C., Oommen, T., & Grover, H. (2024). Suitability of the height above nearest drainage (HAND) model for flood inundation mapping in data-scarce regions: a comparative analysis with hydrodynamic models. Earth Science Informatics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-023-01218-x. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-023-01218-x

2023

Automated Extraction of Geometric Primitives with Solid Lines from Unstructured Point Clouds for Creating Digital Buildings Models

Kim, Minju(1); Lee, Dongmin(2); Kim, Taehoon(3); Oh, Sangmin(4); Cho, Hunhee(5). (2023). Automated Extraction of Geometric Primitives with Solid Lines from Unstructured Point Clouds for Creating Digital Buildings Models. Automation In Construction, 145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104642

Blockchain-Enabled Supply Chain Coordination for Off-Site Construction Using Bayesian Theory for Plan Reliability

Kim, M., Zhao, X., Kim, Y.-W., & Rhee, B.-D. (2023). Blockchain-enabled supply chain coordination for off-site construction using Bayesian theory for plan reliability. Automation in Construction, 155, 105061–. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105061 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105061

Machine Learning–Based Bayesian Framework for Interval Estimate of Unsafe-Event Prediction in Construction

Wu, L., Mohamed, E., Jafari, P., & AbouRizk, S. (2023). Machine Learning–Based Bayesian Framework for Interval Estimate of Unsafe-Event Prediction in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(11). https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13549 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13549

Say Where You Sample: Increasing Site Selection Transparency in Urban Ecology

Dyson, Karen; Dawwas, Emad; Poulton Kamakura, Renata; Alberti, Marina; Fuentes, Tracy L. (2023). Say Where You Sample: Increasing Site Selection Transparency in Urban Ecology. Ecosphere (Washington, D.C), 14(3). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4466

Statistical Analysis and Representation Models of Working-Days Liquidated Damages

Abdel Aziz, A. M. (2023). Statistical Analysis and Representation Models of Working-Days Liquidated Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(7). https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13330 https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13330

2022

2safe: A Health Belief Model-integrated Framework for Participatory Ergonomics.

Zhang, Zhenyu; Lin, Ken-yu; Lin, Jia-hua. (2022). 2safe: A Health Belief Model-integrated Framework For Participatory Ergonomics. Theoretical Issues In Ergonomics Science, 1 - 18. https://doi.org/10.1080/1463922x.2022.2083716

Bayesian Estimation of the Hierarchical SLX Model with an Application to Housing Markets

Hall, Joshua C.; Lacombe, Donald J.; Neto, Amir; Young, James. (2022). Bayesian Estimation Of The Hierarchical Slx Model With An Application To Housing Markets. Journal Of Economics & Finance, 46(2), 360 - 373. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12197-021-09568-2

Geographic Ecological Momentary Assessment Methods to Examine Spatio-temporal Exposures Associated with Marijuana Use Among Young Adults: A Pilot Study

Rhew, Isaac C.; Hurvitz, Philip M.; Lyles-riebli, Rose; Lee, Christine M. (2022). Geographic Ecological Momentary Assessment Methods To Examine Spatio-temporal Exposures Associated With Marijuana Use Among Young Adults: A Pilot Study. Spatial And Spatio-temporal Epidemiology, 41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sste.2022.100479

Reinforcement Learning Approach To Scheduling Of Precast Concrete Production

Kim, Taehoon; Kim, Yong-woo; Lee, Dongmin; Kim, Minju. (2022). Reinforcement Learning Approach To Scheduling Of Precast Concrete Production. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130419

2021

Measuring the Urban Forms of Shanghai’s City Center and Its New Districts: A Neighborhood-Level Comparative Analysis

Lin, Lin; Chen, Xueming (jimmy); Moudon, Anne Vernez. (2021). Measuring The Urban Forms Of Shanghai's City Center And Its New Districts: A Neighborhood-level Comparative Analysis. Sustainability, 13(15). https://doi.org/10.3390/su13158481

2020

ACT²: Time–Cost Tradeoffs from Alternative Contracting Methods

Choi, Kunhee, Bae, Junseo, Yin, Yangtian, and Lee, Hyun Woo. (2014). ACT²: Time–Cost Tradeoffs from Alternative Contracting Methods. Journal of Management in Engineering, 37(1). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000855

Do Home Buyers Value the New Urbanist Neighborhood? The Case of Issaquah Highlands, WA

Kim, Jinyhup; Bae, Chang-hee Christine. (2020). Do Home Buyers Value The New Urbanist Neighborhood? The Case Of Issaquah Highlands, Wa. Journal Of Urbanism, 13(3), 303 - 324. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2020.1726800

Workforce Development: Understanding Task-Level Job Demands-Resources, Burnout, and Performance in Unskilled Construction Workers

Lee, Wonil; Migliaccio, Giovanni C.; Lin, Ken-yu; Seto, Edmund Y. W. (2020). Workforce Development: Understanding Task-level Job Demands-resources, Burnout, And Performance In Unskilled Construction Workers. Safety Science, 123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2019.104577

2019

A Tutorial on Dynasearch: A Web-Based System for Collecting Process-Tracing Data in Dynamic Decision Tasks

Lindell, Michael K.; House, Donald H.; Gestring, Jordan; Wu, Hao-che. (2019). A Tutorial On Dynasearch: A Web-based System For Collecting Process-tracing Data In Dynamic Decision Tasks. Behavior Research Methods, 51(6), 2646 - 2660. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-018-1119-3

Cluster-based LSTM Network for Short-term Passenger Flow Forecasting in Urban Rail Transit

Zhang, Jinlei; Chen, Feng; Shen, Qing. (2019). Cluster-based Lstm Network For Short-term Passenger Flow Forecasting In Urban Rail Transit. Ieee Access, 7, 147653 - 147671. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2941987

Estimating Traffic Volume for Local Streets with Imbalanced Data

Chen, Peng; Hu, Songhua; Shen, Qing; Lin, Hangfei; Xie, Chi. (2019). Estimating Traffic Volume For Local Streets With Imbalanced Data. Transportation Research Record, 2673(3), 598 - 610. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198119833347

Intersections and Non-Intersections: A Protocol for Identifying Pedestrian Crash Risk Locations in GIS

Kang, Mingyu; Moudon, Anne Vernez; Kim, Haena; Boyle, Linda Ng. (2019). Intersections And Non-intersections: A Protocol For Identifying Pedestrian Crash Risk Locations In Gis. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 16(19). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16193565

Probabilistic Walking Models Using Built Environment and Sociodemographic Predictors

Moudon, Anne Vernez; Huang, Ruizhu; Stewart, Orion T.; Cohen-cline, Hannah; Noonan, Carolyn; Hurvitz, Philip M.; Duncan, Glen E. (2019). Probabilistic Walking Models Using Built Environment And Sociodemographic Predictors. Population Health Metrics, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-019-0186-8

Quantifying Economic Effects of Transportation Investment Considering Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity in China: A Spatial Panel Data Model Perspective

Lin, Xiongbin; Maclachlan, Ian; Ren, Ting; Sun, Feiyang. (2019). Quantifying Economic Effects Of Transportation Investment Considering Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity In China: A Spatial Panel Data Model Perspective. The Annals Of Regional Science, 63(3), 437 - 459. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-019-00937-8

Urban Systems Design: A Conceptual Framework for Planning Smart Communities

Tobey, Michael B.; Binder, Robert B.; Chang, Soowon; Yoshida, Takahiro; Yamagata, Yoshiki; Yang, Perry P. J. (2019). Urban Systems Design: A Conceptual Framework For Planning Smart Communities. Smart Cities, 2(4), 522 - 537. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities2040032

2018

A New Method to Visualize Obesity Prevalence in Seattle-King County at the Census Block Level

Drewnowski, A.; Buszkiewicz, J.; Aggarwal, A.; Cook, A.; Moudon, A. V. (2018). A New Method to Visualize Obesity Prevalence in Seattle-King County at the Census Block Level. Obesity Science & Practice, 4(1), 14 - 19. https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.144

Development of a Regional Lidar-Derived Above-Ground Biomass Model with Bayesian Model Averaging for Use in Ponderosa Pine and Mixed Conifer Forests in Arizona and New Mexico, USA

Tenneson, Karis; Patterson, Matthew S.; Mellin, Thomas; Nigrelli, Mark; Joria, Peter; Mitchell, Brent. (2018). Development Of A Regional Lidar-derived Above-ground Biomass Model With Bayesian Model Averaging For Use In Ponderosa Pine And Mixed Conifer Forests In Arizona And New Mexico, Usa. Remote Sensing, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/rs10030442

Model for Collecting Replacement Cycles of Building Components: Hybrid Approach of Indirect and Direct Estimations

Kim, Jonghyeob; Lee, Hyun Woo; Bender, William; Hyun, Chang-taek. (2018). Model For Collecting Replacement Cycles Of Building Components: Hybrid Approach Of Indirect And Direct Estimations. Journal Of Computing In Civil Engineering, 32(6). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000795

The Association between Park Facilities and Duration of Physical Activity During Active Park Visits

Stewart, Orion T.; Moudon, Anne Vernez; Littman, Alyson J.; Seto, Edmund; Saelens, Brian E. (2018). The Association Between Park Facilities And Duration Of Physical Activity During Active Park Visits. Journal Of Urban Health, 95(6), 869 - 880. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-018-0311-1

The Impact Of Coworkers’ Safety Violations On An Individual Worker: A Social Contagion Effect Within The Construction Crew

Liang, Huakang; Lin, Ken-yu; Zhang, Shoujian; Su, Yikun. (2018). The Impact Of Coworkers' Safety Violations On An Individual Worker: A Social Contagion Effect Within The Construction Crew. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15040773

Understanding The Social Contagion Effect Of Safety Violations Within A Construction Crew: A Hybrid Approach Using System Dynamics And Agent-based Modeling

Liang, Huakang; Lin, Ken-yu; Zhang, Shoujian. (2018). Understanding The Social Contagion Effect Of Safety Violations Within A Construction Crew: A Hybrid Approach Using System Dynamics And Agent-based Modeling. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 15(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15122696

2017

Critique And Contribute: A Practice-based Framework For Improving Critical Data Studies And Data Science

Neff, Gina; Tanweer, Anissa; Fiore-gartland, Brittany; Osburn, Laura. (2017). Critique And Contribute: A Practice-based Framework For Improving Critical Data Studies And Data Science. Big Data, 5(2), 85 - 97. https://doi.org/10.1089/big.2016.0050

GPS or Travel Diary: Comparing Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Visits to Fast Food Restaurants and Supermarkets

Scully, Jason Y.; Moudon, Anne Vernez; Hurvitz, Philip M.; Aggarwal, Anju; Drewnowski, Adam. (2017). GPS or Travel Diary: Comparing Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Visits to Fast Food Restaurants and Supermarkets. Plos One, 12(4). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0174859

2016

Mean-Variance Portfolio Analysis Data For Optimizing Community-Based Photovoltaic Investment

Shakouri, Mahmoud; Lee, Hyun Woo. (2016). Mean-variance Portfolio Analysis Data For Optimizing Community-based Photovoltaic Investment. Data In Brief, 6, 840 - 842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2016.01.049

Secondary GIS Built Environment Data for Health Research: Guidance for Data Development

Stewart, Orion T.; Carlos, Heather A.; Lee, Chanam; Berke, Ethan M.; Hurvitz, Philip M.; Li, Li; Moudon, Anne Vernez; Doescher, Mark P. (2016). Secondary Gis Built Environment Data For Health Research: Guidance For Data Development. Journal Of Transport & Health, 3(4), 529 - 539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2015.12.003

Spatial Energetics Integrating Data from GPS, Accelerometry, and GIS to Address Obesity and Inactivity

James, Peter; Jankowska, Marta; Marx, Christine; Hart, Jaime E.; Berrigan, David; Kerr, Jacqueline; Hurvitz, Philip M.; Hipp, J. Aaron; Laden, Francine. (2016). Spatial Energetics Integrating Data From Gps, Accelerometry, And Gis To Address Obesity And Inactivity. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine, 51(5), 792 - 800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2016.06.006

2015

Built Environment Factors in Explaining the Automobile-Involved Bicycle Crash Frequencies: A Spatial Statistic Approach

Chen, Peng. (2015). Built Environment Factors In Explaining The Automobile-involved Bicycle Crash Frequencies: A Spatial Statistic Approach. Safety Science, 79, 336 - 343. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2015.06.016

Domain Knowledge-Based Information Retrieval for Engineering Technical Documents

Shang-hsien Hsieh(1); Ken-yu Lin(2); Nai-wen Chi(1); Hsien-tang Lin(1). (2015). Domain Knowledge-based Information Retrieval For Engineering Technical Documents. Ontology In The Aec Industry. A Decade Of Research And Development In Architecture, Engineering And Construction, chapter 1. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413906.ch01

Phasic Metropolitan Settlers: A Phase-Based Model for the Distribution of Households in US Metropolitan Regions

Estiri, Hossein; Krause, Andy; Heris, Mehdi P. (2015). Phasic Metropolitan Settlers: A Phase-based Model For The Distribution Of Households In Us Metropolitan Regions. Urban Geography, 36(5), 777 - 794. https://doi.org/10.1080/02723638.2015.1005921

Push, Pull, and Spill: A Transdisciplinary Case Study in Municipal Open Government

Whittington, Jan; Calo, Ryan; Simon, Mike; Jesse Woo; Meg Young; Schmiedeskamp, Peter. (2015). Push, Pull, And Spill: Atransdisciplinary Case Study In Municipal Open Government. Berkeley Technology Law Journal, 30(3), 1899 - 1966. https://doi.org/10.15779/Z38PZ61

Split-Match-Aggregate (SMA) Algorithm: Integrating Sidewalk Data with Transportation Network Data in GIS

Kang, Bumjoon; Scully, Jason Y.; Stewart, Orion; Hurvitz, Philip M.; Moudon, Anne V. (2015). Split-match-aggregate (sma) Algorithm: Integrating Sidewalk Data With Transportation Network Data In Gis. International Journal Of Geographical Information Science, 29(3), 440 - 453. https://doi.org/10.1080/13658816.2014.981191

2014

Continuous Quality Improvement Techniques for Data Collection in Asset Management Systems

Migliaccio, G. C.; Bogus, Susan M.; Cordova-alvidrez, A. A. (2014). Continuous Quality Improvement Techniques For Data Collection In Asset Management Systems. Journal Of Construction Engineering And Management, 140(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000427

How Do Built-Environment Factors Affect Travel Behavior? A Spatial Analysis at Different Geographic Scales

Hong, Jinhyun; Shen, Qing; Zhang, Lei. (2014). How Do Built-environment Factors Affect Travel Behavior? A Spatial Analysis At Different Geographic Scales. Transportation, 41(3), 419 - 440. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116-013-9462-9

Techniques for Continuous Improvement of Quality of Data Collection in Systems of Capital Infrastructure Management

Migliaccio, G. C.; Bogus, Susan M.; Cordova-alvidrez, A. A. (2014). Techniques For Continuous Improvement Of Quality Of Data Collection In Systems Of Capital Infrastructure Management. Journal Of Construction Engineering And Management, 140(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000686

2013

Data Fusion of Real-Time Location Sensing and Physiological Status Monitoring for Ergonomics Analysis of Construction Workers

Cheng, Tao; Migliaccio, Giovanni C.; Teizer, Jochen; Gatti, Umberto C. (2013). Data Fusion Of Real-time Location Sensing And Physiological Status Monitoring For Ergonomics Analysis Of Construction Workers. Journal Of Computing In Civil Engineering, 27(3), 320 - 335. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000222

Empirical Assessment of Spatial Prediction Methods for Location Cost-Adjustment Factors

Migliaccio, Giovanni C.; Guindani, Michele; D'incognito, Maria; Zhang, Linlin. (2013). Empirical Assessment Of Spatial Prediction Methods For Location Cost-adjustment Factors. Journal Of Construction Engineering & Management, 139(7), 858 - 869. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000654

Guideline for Building Information Modeling in Construction Engineering and Management Education

Lee, Namhun; Dossick, Carrie S.; Foley, Sean P. (2013). Guideline For Building Information Modeling In Construction Engineering And Management Education. Journal Of Professional Issues In Engineering Education And Practice, 139(4), 266 - 274. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000163

Where to Focus for Successful Adoption of Building Information Modeling within Organization

Won, Jongsung; Lee, Ghang; Dossick, Carrie; Messner, John. (2013). Where To Focus For Successful Adoption Of Building Information Modeling Within Organization. Journal Of Construction Engineering And Management, 139(11). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000731

2011

Enabling The Development Of Base Domain Ontology Through Extraction Of Knowledge From Engineering Domain Handbooks

Hsieh, Shang-hsien; Lin, Hsien-tang; Chi, Nai-wen; Chou, Kuang-wu; Lin, Ken-yu. (2011). Enabling The Development Of Base Domain Ontology Through Extraction Of Knowledge From Engineering Domain Handbooks. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 25(2), 288 - 296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2010.08.004

2010

Assessment of Data Quality for Evaluations of Manual Pavement Distress

Bogus, Susan M.; Migliaccio, Giovanni C.; Cordova, Arturo A. (2010). Assessment Of Data Quality For Evaluations Of Manual Pavement Distress. Transportation Research Record, 2170, 1 - 8. https://doi.org/10.3141/2170-01