4 papers
The Ethical Compass of the Machine: Evaluating Large Language Models for Decision Support in Construction Project Management
Somtochukwu Azie, Yiping Meng
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into construction project management (CPM) is accelerating, with Large Language Models (LLMs) emerging as accessible decision-suppor…
Probabilistic Assessment of Engineered Timber Reusability after Moisture Exposure
Yiping Meng, Chulin Jiang, Courtney Jayne Scurr +2
Engineered timber is pivotal to low-carbon construction, but moisture uptake during its service life can compromise structural reliability and impede reuse within a circular econom…
Probabilistic Multi-Criteria Decision-Making for Circularity Performance of Modern Methods of Construction Products
Yiping Meng, Sergio Cavalaro, Frozan Dizaye +1
The construction industry faces increasingly more significant pressure to reduce resource consumption, minimise waste, and enhance environmental performance. Towards the transition…
Probabilistic Grading and Classification System for End-of-Life Building Components Toward Circular Economy Loop
Yiping Meng, Sergio Cavalaro, Mohamed Osmani
The longevity and viability of construction components in a circular economy demand a robust, data-informed framework for reuse decision-making. This paper introduces a multi-level…