Task Forces

Scientific Principles in CEM Research

This taskforce seeks to address the following questions:
  • What do we mean by scientific methods and principles in CEM research?
  • CEM research is often a combination of natural, technical, and social sciences. Do we have a common understanding and acceptance of the various methods as scientifically sound approach to research in CEM?
  • What are the merits and demerits of these methods with respect to CEM research and the expectations of the funding agencies the world around?
Chair:
Prof. Charles Jahren
Members:
Prof. Makarand Hastak
Prof. Carlos T. Formoso
Prof. Lucio Soibelman
Prof. Mike Kagioglou
Prof. Lauri Koskela
Prof. Leonhard E. Bernold
Prof. Edward Jaselskis
Prof. Patricia Tzortzopoulos
Prof. Koshy Varghese
Prof. Iris D. Tommelein
 
Resilience in the Construction Industry
Recent pandemics and recessions have revealed the need to extend the definition of Resilience in construction industry. This Taskforce aims to explore and perhaps define Resilience in the Construction Industry by looking at:
  • Different shocks and stresses: Natural hazards, Pandemic, Supply chain delay, Recession, Legislation
  • Different levels: City, Community, Organization, Individual
  • Different technical infrastructure: engineering, networks, and assets
  • Different mitigation strategies: Local supply chain, Modularization and Prefabrication, Remote Working, etc.

Chair:
Prof. Makarand Hastak
Members:
Prof. Lucio Soibelman
Prof. Suzanne Wilkinson
Prof. Dongping Fang
Prof. Irtishad Ahmad
Prof. Tarcisio Saurin
Prof. Nan Li
Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga
Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura

Science and Theory of Construction Engineering

This taskforce seeks to address the following questions.

  • What kind of science is construction engineering and management? Social science, natural science, and technical science?
  • CEM research often borrows theories from other disciplines. While theories in CEM are few and far apart:
    • Is CEM a good candidate discipline for theoretical advancements?
    • If so, what can be done to advance theories in CEM?
Chair:
Prof. Makarand Hastak
Members:
Prof. Iris D. Tommelein
Prof. Lauri Koskela
Prof. Marton Marosszeky
Prof. Milan Radosavljevic