This paper presents a formalized negotiation methodology for distributed project schedule optimization — a framework wherein a project can be rescheduled dynamically by all of the concerned project participants. The negotiation methodology is developed to allow agents to transfer utility to other agents for compensation of disadvantageous agreements through a multi-linked negotiation process, w...

Of late, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is being widely used in managing construction information. As it comprises a 3D object-oriented system with geometric and non-geometric information, BIM allows comprehensive digital representation of built facility great information depth for the stakeholders (i.e., architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors). Despite components BIM-based man...

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The concept of organisational reliability is at the heart of the safety of at-risk systems. Many studies have been conducted in the nuclear industry; all emphasise the study of plants in normal, daily operation or during shutdowns. However, decommissioning, whether ongoing or planned, places a sharp focus on the question. This is because, on the one hand operating companies make significant cha...

The recent fatality rate per 10,000workers due to industrial accidents in Korea has gradually decreasing (2007 1⁄4 1.92, 2008 1⁄4 1.80, 2009 1⁄4 1.57, 2010 1⁄4 1.55, 2011 1⁄4 1.48, 2012 1⁄4 1.40). Also, among the total occupational injuries and illness, the proportion of those in employees who belong to a workplace with over 300 employees has diminished since 2004 (2004 1⁄4 14.9%, 2005 1⁄4 12.6...

L O C K T O N C O M P A N I E S Overview of Lockton’s S.C.O.R.E. System Lockton’s S.C.O.R.E. System is a Web-based subcontractor prequalification program for general contractors. Built with subcontractors’ interests in mind, the System streamlines the information collection process and provides simple and fair ratings on each subcontractor’s financial strength, safety record, and performance hi...