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Open AccessPublished: 3 May 2026

Assessment of the Applicability of Green Building Rating System in Mitigating Impacts of Building Projects

Akeem Bolaji Wahab, Fola Oluwatimilehin Olaoye, Samuel Oludare Omojola, Nwora Valentine Ngwoke, Peter Oluwapelumi Ipadeola, Bidemi Funmilola Olukoya Olukoya

Urban Planning and Construction · 49-67 · 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1130

The study examined Green Building Rating System (GBRS) in use for building projects in Lagos State, Nigeria. The data for the study were collected from primary and secondary sources on the strengths and weaknesses, criteria of assessment, and the required criteria for enhancing their applicability to the Nigerian local context f

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Open AccessPublished: 7 November 2025

Practical Spreadsheet-Based Modelling for Effective Construction Project Scheduling

Dimitrios Kantianis

Urban Planning and Construction · 77-96 · 10.55121/upc.v3i2.1058

Schedule and cost are traditionally considered critical factors in the effective management of construction projects. Particularly, the endemic conflicting relationship between duration and different types of cost and the need for optimal solutions is one of the most demanding problems for construction managers over time. Severa

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Open AccessPublished: 1 November 2025

Assessing Hazards and Risks Associated in the Construction Projects: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria

Idowu Albert

Urban Planning and Construction · 28-39 · 10.55121/upc.v3i2.693

The construction industry, a major contributor to national economic growth, faces significant challenges in ensuring occupational health and safety, particularly due to the increasing demand for infrastructure. This study investigates the hazards and risks associated with construction projects, focusing on their impact on worker

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Open AccessPublished: 22 May 2025

The Current Status of Green Residential Projects in Tier-II Cities of India

Anshul Jain, Ananda Babu

Urban Planning and Construction · 17-27 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.507

Green residential projects, defined by sustainable design, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, are gaining traction in India’s rapidly urbanizing Tier-II cities, such as Coimbatore, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. These cities are emerging as hubs for green development, propelled by government initiatives like AMRUT, co

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Open AccessPublished: 16 September 2026

Multi-Temporal LULC Change and Future Urban Expansion in Faridpur Municipality, Bangladesh: A CA-ANN Based Simulation

Raiyan, Ebadullah Khan, Ali Ashrafi Sultana

Urban Planning and Construction · 17-38 · 10.55121/upc.v4i2.103060

The study examines land use and land cover (LULC) conversions and forecasts future urban growth in Faridpur Municipality, Bangladesh. Despite substantial urbanization in recent years, smaller cities such as Faridpur have been largely absent from LULC studies. Using Landsat data from 2004, 2014, and 2024, the research employed Ma

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Open AccessPublished: 24 May 2025

Artificial Intelligence Based Site Selection for the Construction of Megastructures in Urban areas

Anshul Jain, Hridayesh Varma

Urban Planning and Construction · 51-62 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.536

The construction of megastructures, such as skyscrapers, dams, and large-scale urban developments, demands precise site selection to ensure structural integrity, economic viability, and environmental sustainability. Traditional site selection methods rely heavily on manual surveys and expert judgment, which are time-consuming an

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Open AccessPublished: 19 December 2023

Using IoT in Double Skin Facades toward Thermal Comfort: A Review

Ali Moazzeni Khorasgani, Niloofar Zarearsanjani, Arlyn Rodriguez

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-10 · 10.55121/upc.v2i1.131

Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) into building design and operation has ushered in a new era of sustainable architecture and enhanced occupant comfort. This paper presents comprehensive case studies focused on the application of IoT technology in the context of double-skin facades, explicitly focusing on achieving and op

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