ملخص الدراسة: The application of building debris collected from the demolished buildings is an important issue in every country after crushing and screening. The undertaken research work includes a study for Reuse of Recycled Aggregates of Demolition Building Debris as an Asphalt Binder Course in Road Pavements. The study has been developed using a recycled […]

ملخص الدراسة: Rafah area is a part ofGazastrip which is considered one of the highest lands in population density in the world. This complicates the water problem where the consumed water is exceeding the renewable water. The water situation make it very important for mangers who are responsible for distribution, operation and maintenance water networks […]

ملخص الدراسة: The development of human resources in construction industry has become a necessity over the last few decades; the un-development of human resources is a major factor inhibiting effective planning and implementation of construction projects in Gaza Strip. The employment of craftsmen in construction is characterized by unsuitability; the construction worker is hired on […]

ملخص الدراسة: Construction industry is considered an important sector for the development in Gaza Strip. Estimating process is an important element of the construction industry. Pre-tender cost estimating of construction projects requires extensive knowledge and expertise. The aim of this research is to identify and evaluate the main factors affecting accuracy of pre-tender cost estimate […]

ملخص الدراسة: The construction industry has an important role in the economic activities in Gaza Strip. A construction project is associated with different levels of risk in terms of cost and duration. This research is aimed to develop a computer-based tool to help Palestinian contractors better manage risks in estimating the cost of building projects. […]

ملخص الدراسة: The tendering stage plays a critical role to connect, specify, and attract suitable contractors in the clients’ projects. Throughout this stage, clients seek to obtain the ideal participation process which reflects qualified and suitable number of contractors and adequate level of competitiveness that attains the parties’ strategies and benefits. This research is conducted […]

ملخص الدراسة: Decision-making in construction industry is a very complex task due to uncertainty about many factors influencing the outcomes of the selected choice. Bidding decisions by contractors is one of the most critical decisions which can be made by contractors. In an attempt to uncover the underlying factors that characterize the two different but […]

ملخص الدراسة: Construction industry is considered as one of the most important industries in Palestine. It is known that most construction projects in Gaza Strip have been exposed to various problems due to the shortage of building materials and the siege on enclave. There has been a genuine need to think thoroughly of alternative materials […]

ملخص الدراسة: The undertaken research work includes the development of a new approach for assessment of the rehabilitation needs for existing buildings that is suitable for use in Gaza Strip. The approach is simple, straightforward and cost effective. It is directed to the main types of damage in Gaza Strip, and can be used for […]

ملخص الدراسة: The construction industry is one of the main sectors of the Palestinian economy. The contracting companies carry out important construction projects in cooperation with subcontractors. The majority of works in construction projects (such as shuttering, building, plastering, painting, carpentry, and ironmongery works) are implemented by subcontractors through the main contractors[1]. This study aimed […]