Akçay, Emre Caner

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FZC-8539-2022

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INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE9
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Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi1
International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century -- 14th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2024 -- 2 September 2024 through 5 September 2024 -- Rio de Janeiro -- 2086011
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    Master Thesis
    Türk İnşaat Sektöründe 3B Baski Teknolojisinin Benimsenmesini Etkileyen Ana Etkenler ve Engeller
    (2025) Latifiilkhechi, Leva; Aminbakhsh, Saman; Akçay, Emre Caner
    Bu çalışmada, Türk inşaat sektöründe 3B baskı teknolojisinin benimsenmesini etkileyen temel faktörler incelenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, kapsamlı bir literatür taraması sonucunda 27 teşvik edici ve 19 engelleyici faktör belirlenmiş olup, bu faktörlerin değerlendirmesi 106 uzmandan oluşan bir anket çalışması ile yapılmıştır. Bu faktörlerin önemi, Göreceli Önem İndeksi (GÖİ) kullanılarak değerlendirilmiş ve ardından Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi (AHP) ile faktörlerin önem düzeyleri belirlenmiştir. 3B baskı teknolojisinin daha hızlı inşaat, iş kazalarının azalması, enerji verimliliğinin artması ve karmaşık tasarımların daha kolay uygulanması gibi avantajlar sunduğu görülse de, bu teknolojinin benimsenmesini engelleyen başlıca zorluklar arasında 3B Beton Baskı için yeterli düzenlemelerin ve yapı kodlarının eksikliği, büyük ölçekli uygulamalar konusunda sınırlı bilgi ve yalıtım malzemelerinin yetersizliği yer almaktadır. Araştırma sonuçları, malzeme israfını azaltma ve daha fazla özelleştirme imkânı sağlama gibi faktörlerin 3B baskının inşaat sektöründe benimsenmesinde en önemli etmen olduğunu, gözetim maliyetlerinin azaltılmasının ise en az önemli teşvik edici faktör olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Diğer yandan, siber güvenlik riskleri, potansiyel iş kayıpları ve basılı yapıların katmanlı ve pürüzlü yüzeyleri, en kritik engeller olarak belirlenmiştir. Bu araştırma, 3B baskı teknolojisinin inşaat sektörüne entegrasyonunun artırılması için bu etmenlerin ve engellerin hedefe yönelik stratejilerle ele alınması gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır.
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    A Comparative Analysis of the Criteria for Choosing Sustainable Materials for Façades in Turkey and the European Union
    (Mdpi, 2024) Daskin, Haney Basak; Barbulescu, Alina; Muntean, Radu; Akcay, Emre Caner
    One of the primary contributors to energy consumption is the construction industry. To address the urgent demand for eco-friendly approaches in this field, this study conducted an investigation on Scopus and Web of Science databases to identify the criteria for selecting sustainable materials for facades. Three groups of criteria were derived after a systematic review: Environmental, Social/economic and Technical. The main goal of the research was to answer the question of whether there are differences in these materials' selection between Turkey and European Union countries. After applying statistical tests, it was found that there are significant differences in selecting eco-friendly material only from the social/economic perspective. The most important sub-criterion is the economic cost. Comparisons with results from China and US confirm this finding.
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    An Activity-Based Lessons Learned Model To Support Scheduling Decisions in Construction
    (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2025) Yilmaz, Anil; Akcay, Emre Caner; Dikmen, Irem; Birgonul, M. Talat
    PurposeThe aim of this study is to develop an activity-based lessons-learned model that allows construction companies to capture, store, classify and reuse activity-related lessons learned (LL) from previous projects, thereby increasing the reliability of time estimates in scheduling.Design/methodology/approachScheduling is a knowledge-intensive process that requires the utilization of data and expert opinion elicitation from various levels of an organization in construction projects. This research consists of five successive steps: performing a needs analysis, proposing an activity-based lessons-learned process model, validating the proposed process model, developing a tool to apply the proposed model in a computer environment and testing the applicability of the tool. To implement the proposed model in practice, a web-based tool, namely the Construction Industry Scheduling with Activity-Based Lessons Learned Tool (ConSALL Tool), was developed. Its functionality was evaluated using black-box testing. The tool was then applied in a real construction project.FindingsResults show that ConSALL has the potential to improve scheduling decisions in construction projects by incorporating data and experience from previous projects. Findings from this research can be used to develop similar models and AI tools to foster activity-based learning in other project-based industries as well as the construction industry.Originality/valueThis paper presents an innovative approach to enhancing construction project scheduling by leveraging LL from past projects. The development and application of the ConSALL Tool demonstrate a practical implementation of the proposed model, providing a framework that can be adapted to other industries to improve project planning and execution.
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    Drivers for Adopting 3D Printing Technology in Turkiye
    (European Council on Computing in Construction (EC3), 2025) Latifiilkhechi, L.; Aminbakhsh, S.; Akcay, E.C.
    This study investigates the factors driving the adoption of 3D printing technology in construction industry, focusing on Turkiye and developing EU countries. A comprehensive literature review identified 27 key drivers, which were evaluated through a survey of 106 professionals using Relative Importance Index (RII). Results reveal that faster construction, lower rate of site accidents and fatalities, and reduction in material waste are the most significant drivers, while freedom in design due to less strict standards was found to be the least important. The research emphasizes the need for targeted initiatives to enhance the integration of 3D printing in construction projects. © 2025, European Council on Computing in Construction (EC3). All rights reserved.
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    Yeşil Binalar için Analitik Ağ Süreci (aas) Kullanılarak Yüklenici Seçimi
    (2020) Akçay, Emre Caner
    Binalar, dünyadaki tükenebilen kaynakların azalmasında ve enerji tüketiminde önemli bir paya sahiptir. Buçevresel etkileri en aza indirmek için yeşil binalar dünyada giderek önem kazanmaya başlamıştır. Yeşil binalarıngiderek önem kazandığı ve sayısının her geçen gün arttığı ülkelerden birisi de Türkiye’dir. Yeşil bina yaptırmakisteyen yatırımcıların en önemli sorunlarından biri, yeşil bina inşaatını yapacak olan yüklenici firmanın seçimidir.Bu çalışmada çok kriterli seçim yöntemlerinden biri olan Analitik Ağ Süreci (AAS) kullanılarak yeşil binalar içinyüklenici seçim modeli oluşturulması hedeflenmiştir. Buna göre, önce kavramsal bir model geliştirilmiş dahasonra AAS kullanılarak önerilen modelin pratikte nasıl uygulanabileceği Ankara’da gerçekleştirilmesi planlananbir yeşil bina projesinde gösterilmiştir. Oluşturulan bu modelin yeşil binalar için yüklenici seçimi yapanyatırımcılara yardımcı olacağı düşünülmektedir.
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    Blockchain Integration for Circular Economy Adoption in Steel Construction
    (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2026) Bilgin, Gozde; Birgonul, M. Talat; Akcay, Emre Caner; Dikmen, Irem; Demir, Berkan
    PurposeThe circular economy (CE) is an economic model aimed at minimizing waste and optimizing resource use by extending lifecycles through recycling, reuse, and other strategies. This shift from the traditional linear model (take-make-dispose) is crucial for a more sustainable and resilient built environment. Given its environmental impact, the steel construction industry holds significant importance in driving sustainability and CE efforts. This study aims to explore the potential of a blockchain(BC)-based framework to overcome barriers hindering the adoption of CE principles within the industrial steel construction sector, thereby promoting sustainability and circularity in the built environment.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual BC framework is proposed to enable effective recording, storing, and sharing of process-related data among stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of construction materials. The framework's validity is assessed through a focus group study conducted at a steel construction company, involving expert evaluations.FindingsExpert evaluations indicate that the BC-based framework can significantly enhance CE adoption by improving information flow, raising awareness, and fostering collaboration among ecosystem participants.Originality/valueThe study introduces an innovative application of BC technology tailored for the steel construction sector to address specific CE barriers, offering a novel approach that facilitates digital and sustainability transitions.
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    Design Team Effectiveness and Architects' Personality Types
    (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2026) Alan, Ece; Arditi, David; Gunaydin, Husnu Murat; Akcay, Emre Caner
    PurposeThe personalities of the design team members constitute one of the factors that influence team effectiveness. In this study, 223 members of the "American Institute of Architects" who are employed by the largest architectural design firms in the United States of America were categorized according to their personality types by using "The Enneagram Personality Type Model." Also, the respondents' opinions about eight team effectiveness outcomes were recorded in order to explore the relationship between team members' personality types and team effectiveness outcomes.Design/methodology/approachThe information was collected by a questionnaire where the first part included 144 pairs of statements that were used to identify respondents' personality types. The second part sought designers' opinions about the importance of eight team effectiveness outcomes rated on a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5. The results were assessed by performing the Kruskal-Wallis test first and Dunn's post-hoc test with Bonferroni adjustment subsequently.FindingsThe findings highlight the significance of personality types in effective design teams. While Type 6 (loyalist and skeptic) and Type 3 (achiever and performer) architects prioritize team effectiveness the most, Type 7 architects (enthusiasts and epicureans) assign the lowest importance. However, the presence of Type 1 (reformist and perfectionist) and Type 8 (challenger and protector) architects within the same design team may involve challenges or conflicts.Originality/valueThe primary contribution of this study is that it is the first study in the construction management literature that utilizes The Enneagram of Personality Test to understand the relationship between team members' personality types and team effectiveness outcomes. This study is of direct relevance to practitioners and could be utilized in design team-building activities.
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    Türkiye'de Sürdürülebilir Yapılarda Yapı Bilgi Modellemesi Uygulamasının Önündeki Engellerin İncelenmesi
    (2025) Aksoy, Irmak; Akçay, Emre Caner
    Küresel çevresel kaygıların giderek artmasıyla birlikte, enerji tüketimi ve sera gazı emisyonlarının en büyük kaynaklarından biri olan inşaat sektörü, sürdürülebilir uygulamaları benimseme konusunda artan bir baskı altına girmiştir. Sürdürülebilir yapılar, inşaatın çevresel etkilerini azaltmak için önemli bir fırsat sunarken, Yapı Bilgi Modellemesi (YBM) bu dönüşümü destekleyen dijital bir araç olarak öne çıkmaktadır. YBM veri odaklı karar verme ve yaşam döngüsü analizi yoluyla enerji verimli ve çevre dostu yapıların tasarımını, inşasını ve işletmesini kolaylaştırmaktadır. Ancak, bilinen tüm faydalarına rağmen, YBM'nin sürdürülebilir yapı projelerinde kullanımı bazı bölgelerde, özellikle Türkiye'de sınırlı kalmaktadır. Bu çalışma, Türkiye'deki Mimarlık, Mühendislik ve İnşaat sektöründe sürdürülebilir yapılarda YBM uygulamasının önündeki temel engelleri araştırmaktadır. Kapsamlı bir literatür taraması sonucunda on sekiz engel belirlenmiş ve bu engellerin önemini değerlendirmek üzere yapılandırılmış bir anket geliştirilmiştir. Anketin netliğini ve geçerliliğini sağlamak için tam ölçekli uygulamadan önce bir pilot çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler Ortalama Skor Yöntemi ve Açıklayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA) ile analiz edilerek engellerin sınıflandırılması ve etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi sağlanmıştır. Bulgular, en kritik engellerin finansal nitelikte olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Özellikle, yüksek eğitim maliyetleri, yazılım lisans ücretleri ve YBM uzmanlarının maliyeti öne çıkan engeller arasındadır. Buna karşılık, yazılım karmaşıklığı veya telif hakkı gibi süreç ve teknoloji temelli engeller daha az önemli olarak değerlendirilmiştir. AFA sonuçlarına göre, engeller altı kategori altında gruplandırılmıştır: Finansal, Kullanılabilirlik ve İş Birliği, Yazılım, Pazar ve Devlet, Bilgi, Kurumsal ve Mevzuat Engelleri. Her kategori, Türkiye'de sürdürülebilir projelerde YBM entegrasyonunu zorlaştıran farklı zorlukları ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışma, Türkiye bağlamında YBM uygulamasının önündeki engellerin çok boyutlu yapısını gözler önüne sererken, sürdürülebilir yapı projelerinde YBM kullanımının yaygınlaştırılması için çözülmesi gereken temel sorunlara dair önemli bulgular sunmaktadır. Elde edilen sonuçlar, sektördeki paydaşlara ve politika yapıcılara, hedefe yönelik müdahaleler geliştirme, farkındalığı artırma ve YBM tabanlı sürdürülebilir inşaatı destekleme konusunda yol gösterici olabilir.
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    Prioritization of Risk Events in Ppp Wind Power Projects Using Integrated Fmea and Monte Carlo Simulation
    (2021) Akçay, Emre Caner
    The popularity of public private partnership (PPP) projects has grown all over the world, especially indeveloping countries. The success of PPP projects heavily depends on how effectively risk assessments areperformed. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) enables risk assessment by considering the impact,the probability, and the detection rate of risk events. However, it is very difficult to predict a single value forthese variables. The objective of this research is to integrate FMEA and Monte Carlo simulation, and to usethis model to perform risk assessment and prioritization of risks in PPP projects. The proposed model wasapplied to a real wind power generation investment located in the Aegean region of Turkey. The top threeimportant risk events are “unfavorable wind speed”, “fluctuation in exchange rates”, and “interest ratevolatility”. The model perfumed to the satisfaction of experts. The primary contributions of this researchinclude (1) a method that allows the identification of the risk events in PPP projects; (2) a model that performsrisk assessment and prioritization of risk events in PPP projects; (3) an integrated FMEA and Monte Carlosimulation model that performs stochastic risk assessment in PPP projects. Both public agencies and privateconsortia should benefit from the proposed model.
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    Investigating the Barriers To the Adoption of 3d Printing Technology in the Turkish Construction Industry
    (Springer International Publishing Ag, 2025) Latifiilkhechi, Leva; Aminbakhsh, Saman; Akcay, Emre Caner
    In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a transformative force in construction technology. This innovative technology has found applications in many construction and bridge-building projects, starting a new era of automation and efficiency. Notably, the impact of 3D printing on the construction industry has been profound, yielding benefits such as reduced labor requirements, minimized material waste, accelerated project timelines, and a significant reduction in hazardous tasks for human workers. In contrast to conventional construction approaches, 3D printing stands out for its environmentally friendly characteristics, challenging traditional notions of geometric complexities and constraints in construction processes. While 3D printing technology undeniably offers a multitude of advantages over traditional methodologies, it is crucial to acknowledge that it also introduces its own set of unique challenges and risks. The main aim of this study is to investigate the barriers that hinder the adoption of 3D printing technology in the Turkish construction industry. Towards this, first, the list of potential barriers was extracted from multiple reputable sources, including Scopus, ScienceDirect and Web of Science databases. Based on this list, an online questionnaire was prepared to assess the impact of 19 potential barriers on the implementation of 3D printing technology in the Turkish construction industry. The findings and research directions articulated in this study create fresh pathways for further inquiry and substantial contributions to the evolving field of 3D printing in the construction industry.