ملخص الدراسة: Stress problems are intense in Gaza Strip in general and specially in the construction industry. Construction is a competitive, ever-changing, and challenging industry. Therefore, the majority of construction professionals suffer from stress. This study aims to explore the stressors, stress levels, performance, and coping behaviors relationship among construction professionals including project managers, architects, […]

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: One of the major concerns coming forth in the management of construction projects is the recognition and management of project stakeholders since the stakeholders are a major source of uncertainty in construction project. The construction industry in the Gaza Strip has involved a diverse range of stakeholders. The successful construction project management can […]

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: This study looks at the relationship between civil engineering discipline and associated legislation deemed essential to carry out the former’s practices. The literature reviewed, as sketched in subsequent pages of this thesis, for this purpose show a serious lack in examining this relationship. In other words, there is not yet an universal forensic […]

ملخص الدراسة: Multi-story building projects are classified as repetitive activities projects “RAP” that have a vital position in construction industry in Gaza Strip at present time. Many previous approaches for planning and scheduling the RAP are limited to deterministic nature and cannot ensure continuous resource utilization. This thesis presents an integration between simulation and optimization […]

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: Construction industry is one of the largest and most important industries inPalestine. It has been stated that accidents not only result in considerable pain and suffering but also marginalize productivity, quality, time, and negatively affect the environment and consequently add to the cost of construction. A critical review of the literature is structured […]

ملخص الدراسة: Disasters, both natural and man-made, have been occurring with increasing frequency and effect in recent decades in many countries around the world. Among them, the Gaza Strip is yet to recover from the effects of 2008-2009 “Cast Lead” war. This research is conducted to investigate the disaster management process used by governmental institutions, […]