Recent Publications (last 3 years only)

Prevention through Design (Design for Construction Safety)

1. Jin, Z., Gambatese, J., Karakhan, A., and Nnaji, C. (2023). “Analysis of Prevention through Design Studies in Construction: A Subject Review.” Journal of Safety Research, Elsevier, 84, 138-154, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.10.015.

2. Osburn, L., Lee, H.W., and Gambatese, J. (2022). “Formal Prevention through Design (PtD) Process and Implementation for Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Worker Safety” (Case Study). Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, 38(5), 05022011, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0001083.

3. Ho, C., Lee, H.W., and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Application of Prevention through Design (PtD) to Improve the Safety of Solar Installations on Small Buildings.” Safety Science, Elsevier, 125, May 2020, 104633.

Work Zone Design and Safety

1. Ahmed, A., Mohammed, H.A., Gambatese, J., and Hurwitz, D.S. (2020). “Effects of Flashing Blue Lights Mounted on Paving Equipment on Vehicle Speed Behavior in Work Zones.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 147(9), 04021101, DOI: 10.2061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002133.

2. Nnaji, C., Jafarnejad, A., and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Effects of Wearable Light Systems on Safety of Highway Construction Workers.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 25(2), 04020003, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000469.

3. Nnaji, C., Gambatese, J., Lee, H.W., and Zhang, F. (2020). “Improving Construction Work Zone Safety Using Technology: A Systematic Review of Applicable Technologies.” Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, ScienceDirect, Elsevier, 7(1), 61-75, Feb. 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtte.2019.11.001.

Construction Worker Safety and Health

1. Alotaibi, A., Gambatese, J., and Lee, W.H. (2023). “Evaluation of Task Characteristics Affecting Worker Mental Workload using Mixed Methods.” CIB W099 and W123 Annual International Conference, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), Porto, Portugal, June 21-22, 2023.

2. Alotaibi, A. and Gambatese, J. (2023). “Identification and Quantification of the Impact of Work Components on Mental Workload based on Construction Worker Perspective.” Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE) Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, May 24-27, 2023.

3. Karakhan, A.A., Gambatese, J., Simmons, D.R., Albert, A., and Breesam, H.K. (2022). “Leading Indicators of the Health and Well-Being of the Construction Workforce: Perception of Industry Professionals.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 289(1), 04022054, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000747.

4. Alotaibi, A. and Gambatese, J. (2022). “Mental Workload and Physical Energy Impact on Construction Worker Task Demand: A Survey Study of the Carpentry Trade.” In Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress (WBC2022), CIB, Melbourne, Australia, June 27-30, 2022.

5. Liu, D., Jin, Z., and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Construction Workers’ Long Term Health Impacts Among Different Trades.” In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ, March 8-10, 2020.

Construction Safety Risk

1. Okpala, I., Nnaji, C., and Gambatese, J. (2023). “Assessment Tool for Human-Robot Interaction Safety Risks during Construction Operations.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (JCEM), ASCE, 149(1), 04022145, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002432.

2. Okpala, I., Nnaji, C., and Gambatese, J. (2022). “Investigating Hazards and Safety Risks Inherent in Human-Robot Interactions.” In Proceedings of the Construction Institute and Construction Research Congress Joint Conference 2022, ASCE, Arlington, VA, March 9-12, 2022.

3. Azeez, M. and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Using Qualitative Methods to Understand Risk-Reward Balance and Its Impact on Safety Risk Taking by Construction Workers.” In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ, March 8-10, 2020.

4. Azeez, M., Karakhan, A., and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Risk Perception of Construction Personnel: A Social Construct Outlook.” In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ, March 8-10, 2020.

5. AlOmari, K., Gambatese, J., Nnaji, C., and Tymvios, N. (2020). “Impact of Risk Factors on Construction Worker Safety: A Delphi Rating Study Based on Field Worker Perspective.” Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE), Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04591-7, May 7, 2020.

Construction Safety Training

1. Tymvios, N. and Gambatese, J. (2021). “Expectations for Future Health and Safety Professionals from Current Professionals in Construction.” In Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), July 26-29, 2021.

2. Gambatese, J. (2021). “Teaching Module: Prevention through Design (PtD) as a Component of Social Sustainability” March 2021.

Construction Industrialization

1. Liu, D. and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Construction Worker and Equipment Energy Consumption for Off-site Precast Concrete.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 25(2), 04020007, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000474.

Workforce Sustainability, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

1. Karakhan, A.A., Nnaji, C.A., Gambatese, J.A., and Simmons, D.R. (2023). “Best Practice Strategies for Workforce Development and Sustainability in Construction.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 28(1), 04022058, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000746.

2. Karakhan, A., Gambatese, J., Simmons, D.R., and Al-Bayati, A.J. (2020). “Identifying Pertinent Indicators for Assessing and Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the Construction Workforce.” Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, 37(2), 04020114, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000885.

3. Karakhan, A., Gambatese, J., and Simmons, D. (2020). “Development of Assessment Tool for Workforce Sustainability.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 146(4), 04020017, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001794.

4. Karakhan, A., Gambatese, J., Simmons, D., and Nnaji, C. (2020). “Workforce Development and Sustainability in Construction.” In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ, March 8-10, 2020.

Temporary Construction Structures

1. Jin, Z. and Gambatese, J. (2022). “Musculoskeletal Disorders in Concrete Formwork Construction.” In Proceedings of the Construction Institute and Construction Research Congress Joint Conference 2022, ASCE, Arlington, VA, March 9-12, 2022.

2. Jin, Z. and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Exploring the Potential of Technological Innovations for Temporary Structures: A Survey Study.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 146(6), 04020049, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001828.

3. Jin, Z. and Gambatese, J. (2020). “A Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision Approach to Technology Selection for Concrete Formwork Monitoring.” In Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2020, ASCE, Tempe, AZ, March 8-10, 2020.

Construction Innovation and Technology

1. Jin, Z. and Gambatese, J. (2023). “Development of a Cost Effective Proximity Warning System for Fall Protection.” International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Corvallis, OR, June 25-28-2023.

2. Lee, W.H., Gambatese, J., Hallowell, M., and Nnaji, C. (2023). “Technology Adoption Protocol: A Process to Adopt a New Technology to Mitigate Safety Impact of Last-Minute Changes.” CIB W099 and W123 Annual International Conference, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), Porto, Portugal, June 21-22, 2023.

3. Nnaji, C., Okpala, I., Awolusi, I., and Gambatese, J. (2023). “A systematic review of technology acceptance models and theories in construction research.” Journal of Information Technology in Construction, ITcon, 28, 39-69, DOI: 10.36680/j.itcon.2023.003.

4. Nnaji, C., Okpala, I., Gambatese, J., and Jin, Z. (2022). “Controlling Safety and Health Challenges Intrinsic in Exoskeleton Use in Construction.” Special Issue – The Use of Emerging Technologies to Enhance Construction Safety, Safety Science, Elsevier, 157, Jan. 2023, 105943, DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105943.

5. Nnaji, C., Lee, H.W., Gambatese, J.A., Karakhan, A.A. (2020). “Case Study to Evaluate Work Zone Safety Technologies in Highway Construction.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 25(3), 05020004, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000498.

6. Nnaji, C., Gambatese, J., Karakhan, A., and Osei-Kyei, R. (2020). “Development and Application of Safety Technology Adoption Decision-making Tool.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 146(4), 04020028, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001808.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Laser Scanning

1. Jin, Z. and Gambatese, J. (2023). “BIM-Based Timber Formwork Design and Modeling.” Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 28(1), 04022057, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000753.

Construction Contracts

1. Nabi, M.A., El-adaway, I.H., Fayek, S., Howell, C. and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Contractual Guidelines for Construction Safety-Related Issues under Design-Build Standard Forms of Contract.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 146(7), 04020074.

Construction Research

1. Tymvios, N., Behm, M., Hardison, D., Hallowell, M., and Gambatese, J. (2020). “Revisiting Lorent and Szymberski: Evaluating how research in prevention through design is interpreted and cited.“ Safety Science, Elsevier, 131 (2020), 104927.

Engineering and Construction Education

1. Gambatese, J., Arnold, K., Crew, W., Gibson, G.E., and Loose, M. (2023). Proceedings of the Symposia Series: “Introducing and Embedding Safety Culture Concepts in Undergraduate Education.” National Academy of Construction (NAC), 67 pgs., Aug. 2023, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22000.44804.

2. Gambatese, J., Arnold, K., Crew, W., Gibson, G.E., and Loose, M. (2023). NAC Safety Culture Symposia Recap.” National Academy of Construction (NAC), 6 pgs., March 2023, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.15122.22722.

3. Tymvios, N., Gambatese, J., and Smithwick, J. (2023). “Identifying the ‘Static’ and ‘Dynamic’ Nature of Course Content: Focus on Construction.” 2023 Annual conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Baltimore, MD, June 25 – 28, 2023.

4. Gambatese, J. (2021). “Teaching Module: Prevention through Design (PtD) as a Component of Social Sustainability,” March 2021. (PtD Teaching Module)