National Institute of Construction Management and Research

Performance and Environmental Implications of CO2-Cured Nanoengineered Recycled-Aggregate Concrete with Treated Aggregates

Abstract The large-scale use of recycled aggregate (RA) in concrete is hindered by its high porosity and water absorption, which degrade mechanical and durability performance. This study introduces a novel approach that integrates nanocomposite modification and CO 2 curing to unl...

Exploring Lean-Integrated Circular Economy in the Built Environment Setting: Implications for Project Governance and Compliance

Abstract The current study establishes how lean tenets contribute to the circular economy (CE) with exploration of lean tools with circular economy core principles and framework development. While there seem to be synergies between the concepts of lean and CE, the construction ma...

Application of Process Mapping to Identify Nonvalue-Added Activities Associated with Formwork Labor in Reinforced Concrete Foundation Construction: A Lean Construction Study from India

Abstract Formwork handling and assembly significantly contribute to the time and cost of reinforced cement concrete. The performance of construction workers associated with formwork impacts the overall time–cost–quality performance of formwork activity. The application of process...