M.K. S Al-Mhdawi

Teesside University

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all industries, including the construction industry. In addition to being a hazard-prone environment, construction also has the highest number of occupational fatalities. Construction workers have been affected more severely by this disease than the general public. The availability of vaccines has fueled optimism,...

As the latest industrial revolution, Industry 5.0 has the potential to profoundly reshape the design and management of supply chains in multiple ways, such as to make the supply chain more human-focus, sustainable, and flexible. This offers opportunities for organisations to promote their business competitiveness. While the adoption of Industry 5.0...

In developing countries, the construction industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of the pandemic has created a whole new set of risks, causing workforce-related issues, supply chain disruptions, and legal and contractual implications. This research aims to identify and quantitatively analyse COVID-19 emerging...

To maximize the benefits without sacrificing the functionality of projects, sustainability concepts should be used across all stages of the decision-making process when creating residential buildings. The primary sustainable aims may be improved with BIM activities. However, in the building sector of underdeveloped nations, BIM activities use infor...

Global risks pose a serious challenge to the success of international businesses due to the direct impact of risks on business operations. The World Economic Forum (WEF) regularly conducts surveys involving experts to help governments and businesses understand the significance of global risks across different regions. The WEF has classified 30 glob...

Oil and gas (O&G) construction projects are considerably prone to risk due to their complex nature, environment, and the involvement of numerous stakeholders. Additionally, the increase in global energy consumption makes it imperative for decision-makers to assess O&G risks and understand how they impact project performance (PP). This research seek...

p>The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted construction markets worldwide due to supply chain disruptions, workforce restrictions, and legislative changes. However, construction markets in developing countries are perceived to be more vulnerable to the challenges associated with the pandemic. As such, the goal of this paper is to capture the impact of...

The construction industry is globally known as a risky industry because construction projects usually accompanied with high uncertainty in achieving their final objectives (time, cost and quality). The main purpose of this research is to investigate the current practices and methodologies of risk management for the construction industry in Iraq. A...

Oil and gas construction projects are complex and risky due to their dynamic nature and environment, as they involve a considerable number of stakeholders. The contracting companies in Iraq find many challenges when managing the risky events in an environment that categorized with poor supplies, security threats, unskilled workforce and logistics d...