Search Results - "Lam, Ka Chi"

The application of the ant colony optimization algorithm to the construction site layout planning problem by Lam, Ka-Chi, Ning, Xin, Ng, Thomas

“…A good site layout is vital to ensure the safety of the working environment, and for effective and efficient operations. Moreover, it minimizes travel…”
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Conceptual Quantities Estimation Using Bootstrapped Support Vector Regression Models by Idowu, Oluwafunmibi Seun, Lam, Ka Chi

“…AbstractConceptual cost models do not provide details of materials, equipment, or personnel that make up construction cost. Therefore, obtaining project…”
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MBNQA-oriented self-assessment quality management system for contractors: fuzzy AHP approach by Lam, Ka-Chi, Lam, Mike Chun-Kit, Wang, Dan

“…Many construction clients are not satisfied with the quality performance achieved on their projects though many contractors are ISO9000:1994 certified. Total…”
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Cost–safety trade-off in unequal-area construction site layout planning by Ning, Xin, Lam, Ka Chi

“…Cost and safety are two key elements when designing a good construction site layout planning (CSLP). Previous research works always considered CSLP from the…”
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Building a House Prices Forecasting Model in Hong Kong by Janet, Xin, Lam, Ka-Chi

“…This paper builds a house prices forecasting model for private residential houses in HongKong, based on general macroeconomic indicators, housing related data…”
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Using Univariate Models for Construction Output Forecasting: Comparing Artificial Intelligence and Econometric Techniques by Lam, Ka Chi, Oshodi, Olalekan Shamsideen

“…AbstractForecasting of the volume of construction works plays an important role in ensuring that stakeholders (contractors, consultants, government, etc.)…”
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A decision-making system for construction site layout planning by Ning, Xin, Lam, Ka-Chi, Lam, Mike Chun-Kit

“…A decision-making system, which consists of input, design, evaluation and selection, and output stages, is proposed to solve dynamic, multi-objective and…”
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Dynamic construction site layout planning using max-min ant system by Ning, Xin, Lam, Ka-Chi, Lam, Mike Chun-Kit

“…Construction site layout planning (CSLP) is a dynamic multi-objective optimization (MOO) problem as there are different facilities employed in the different…”
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A material supplier selection model for property developers using Fuzzy Principal Component Analysis by Lam, Ka-Chi, Tao, Ran, Lam, Mike Chun-Kit

“…Nowadays, the participants in construction industry are facing pressure to meet the higher customer expectations under a tighter budget. On the other hand, an…”
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The Fee Sensitive Risk Exposures of Project Authorized Person in Hong Kong by Cheung, Sai-On, Lam, Ka-Chi, Wong, Schek-Sau, Wong, Sik-Hung

“…Authorized Persons (AP) play a critical role in the design and construction of building works in Hong Kong. Under the Building Ordinance, design and…”
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Large construction projects in developing countries: a case study from Vietnam by Long, Nguyen Duy, Ogunlana, Stephen, Quang, Truong, Lam, Ka Chi

“…Although various studies have been undertaken into the factors affecting delays, cost overruns, quality, safety, and productivity, etc. and other problems in…”
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Conjoining MMAS to GA to Solve Construction Site Layout Planning Problem by Lam, Ka-Chi, Ning, Xin, Lam, Mike Chun-Kit

“…An optimal construction site layout planning (CSLP) is vital for project management. It can reduce the transportation flows and thus the costs of a project…”
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Efficacy of Using Support Vector Machine in a Contractor Prequalification Decision Model by Lam, Ka-Chi, Lam, Mike Chun-Kit, Wang, Dan

“…Contractor prequalification is basically a nonlinear two-group classification problem. A robust contractor prequalification decision model should include the…”
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The fuzzy GA-based multi-objective financial decision support model for Chinese state-owned construction firms by Lam, Ka-Chi, Ning, Xin, Gao, Hang

“…An ideal multi-objective financial decision support (MFDS) model for contractors should have ability of handling both the quantitative and qualitative inputs…”
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A support vector machine model for contractor prequalification by Lam, Ka Chi, Palaneeswaran, Ekambaram, Yu, Chen-yun

“…In complex and high value projects, prequalification is crucial for both contractors and clients, as it targets towards best value delivery through…”
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Current state of IT usage by Australian subcontractors by Ng, S. Thomas, Eng Chen, Swee, McGeorge, Denny, Lam, Ka-Chi, Evans, Simon

“…The fragmented and highly competitive nature of the construction industry (CI) limits efficiencies and inhibits communication. However, through the effective…”
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A fuzzy sets model for construction dispute evaluation by Cheung, Sai-On, Ng, S. Thomas, Lam, Ka-Chi, Sin, Wing-Sang

“…Unresolved construction dispute can be detrimental to project success. A systematic method to evaluate the seriousness of construction dispute of a…”
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Web-based application for predesign cost planning of vertical building envelopes by Idowu, Oluwafunmibi Seun, Lam, Ka Chi

“…Early cost advice on building envelopes can improve the cost certainty of building construction projects. However, it is difficult to provide early predesign…”
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Forecasting construction output: a comparison of artificial neural network and Box-Jenkins model by Lam, Ka Chi, Oshodi, Olalekan Shamsideen

“…Purpose – Fluctuations in construction output has an adverse effect on the construction industry and the economy due to its strong linkage. Developing reliable…”
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Nigeria’s construction industry: barriers to effective communication by Ejohwomu, Obuks Augustine, Oshodi, Olalekan Shamsideen, Lam, Ka Chi

“…Purpose Communication plays an important role in the quality of the relationship, trust and collaboration among construction project teams. Literature suggests…”
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