The construction of many buildings requires ready mixed concrete (RMC) delivery from concrete plants. It is common to supply multiple construction sites, simultaneously, from one or more concrete plants. In such cases, a crucial task is planning the appropriate delivery schedule to each construction site in order to minimize or avoid machinery idli...

By Biljana Matjević-Nikolić, Lazar Živković, Nenad Stojković, Nikola Velimirović

Rapid urbanization and population growth create significant challenges in the field of transport, especially in the context of sustainability and environmental friendliness. Modern cities face increasingly serious problems of pollution, traffic congestion and excessive energy consumption, which further exacerbate the impact on climate change. In or...

By Marko Jeremić, Natalija Stanković

Evapotranspiration is a key parameter of the agrohydrological systems and is critical factor for water resources planning. The objective of the study is to analyze the sensitivity of the monthly reference evapotranspiration (ET0) to climate variables. Data were used for Nis urban conditions, for the period from July 2022 to December 2024. Sensitivi...

By Mladen Milanovic, Slavisa Trajkovic, Dragan Milicevic

One of the architectural jewels of the 20th century in Bulgaria - the Mineral Bath in Bankya - is located in the immediate vicinity of Sofia. It was designed by the Bavarian architect Carl Hocheder and opened for visitors in 1911. The architect's overall intention to merge the function of a spa, equipped with the most modern technical facilities of...

By Blagovesta Ivanova, Alexandra Ivanova, Stanislav Georgiev

The late antique site of Timacum Minus near Knjaževac (Eastern Serbia) has been archaeologically investigated for almost 50 years. At the end of the nineties of the last century, a gate was discovered on the southern rampart of this Roman castrum, which was protected by two towers on its eastern and western ends. The gate and towers were built usin...

By Igor Bjelić, Goran Radosavljević, Bojana Ilijić

The global housing crisis, exacerbated by rising construction costs, land shortages, labour limitations and even climate change, has underscored the need to experiment with designs to deliver quality accommodation. Pre-fab construction technologies present a promising solution, targeting these problems by reducing construction time, material waste,...

By Konstantina Hristova

Heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and pesticides were frequently identified as compounds hazardous to human life and health when soil testing results in the area of railway lines were investigated. Our own investigations have revealed the existence of heavy metals that are harmful to human life and health, as well as the presence of ot...

By Jelena Dimitrijević, Zoran Bonić, Elefterija Zlatanović, Dragan M. Djordjević, Dragan Milićević, Zlatko Zafirovski

This study explores the feasibility and social acceptance of coliving as an alternative housing model in Niš, Serbia. The primary objective of the research is to assess awareness, preferences, and concerns regarding coliving compared to traditional renting among potential users, including students, young professionals, digital nomads, and re...

By Katarina Medar, Slavisa Kondic, Nemanja Randjelović, Sofija Ickovski

The construction industry, as a significant and expansive sector of the global economy, is distinguished by a high level of market risk and competitiveness. In such a demanding environment, construction firms must effectively identify and address emerging needs and challenges in order to enhance their visibility in both domestic and international m...

By Vinko Žnidaršič, Dejan Vasovic, Stevan Mušicki

This paper examines how digital tools have transformed the architectural design process – from early CAD systems and parametric modeling to generative design and modern AI-based algorithms. The focus is on the relationship between the architect and the algorithm in shaping architectural solutions. Over time, digital tools have enhanced the pr...

By Jovana Tomić, Sonja Krasić, Isidora Mitrović