Exploring cross-domain data dependencies for smart homes to improve energy efficiency (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Iram, S., Fernando, T., & Bassanino, M. (2017, December). Exploring cross-domain data dependencies for smart homes to improve energy efficiency. Presented at 10th International Conference on Utility and Cloud Computing, Austin, Texas, USA

Over the past decade, the idea of smart homes has been conceived as a potential solution to counter energy crises or to at least mitigate its intensive destructive consequences in the residential building sector. Smart homes have emerged as one of th... Read More about Exploring cross-domain data dependencies for smart homes to improve energy efficiency.

The impact of gas flare on oil fields' enviornments (2017)
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Ogbonda, U., Ji, Y., Coates, S., & Bichard, E. (2017, October). The impact of gas flare on oil fields' enviornments. Presented at Academic 10th International Conference, Ottawa, Canada

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and leading oil producer with the second-largest natural gas reserves in sub-Saharan Africa, is faced with energy deficiency. Despite efforts to diversify, the economy remains heavily dependent on oil accounti... Read More about The impact of gas flare on oil fields' enviornments.

Track assignment adjustment problem in complex railway passenger stations (2017)
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Zhang, Y., An, M., & Wang, L. (2017, October). Track assignment adjustment problem in complex railway passenger stations. Presented at The 3rd International Conference on Electrical and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2017, Changsha, China

Track assignment plans are often adjusted for the purpose of safety and the minimum delay in real-time conditions, especially in busy complex railway passenger stations. First, taken trains as nodes, tracks as colors, a graph coloring model is design... Read More about Track assignment adjustment problem in complex railway passenger stations.

Evaluating disaster response management stemming from war operations and terrorism in Iraq : a methodological approach (2017)
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Al-Dahash, H., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, September). Evaluating disaster response management stemming from war operations and terrorism in Iraq : a methodological approach. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Iraq is exposed to numerous types of natural and man-made disasters. Because of economic sanctions, conflict, and war over the last few decades, the people of Iraq have suffered the consequences of economic stagnation and reduced access to essential... Read More about Evaluating disaster response management stemming from war operations and terrorism in Iraq : a methodological approach.

Cloud computing for disaster response management stemming from terrorism in Iraq (2017)
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Al-Dahash, H., Al-Shammari, S., Kulatunga, U., & Hardman, M. (2017, September). Cloud computing for disaster response management stemming from terrorism in Iraq. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Abstract: Effective response to disasters requires assessing information prior to, during, and after potentially catastrophic events, as well as initiating activities that will lessen their impact upon society. The post-war transitions in Iraq have a... Read More about Cloud computing for disaster response management stemming from terrorism in Iraq.

Importance of community participation in disaster recovery (2017)
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Van Krieken, T., Kulatunga, U., & Pathirage, C. (2017, September). Importance of community participation in disaster recovery. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

The aim of this paper is to investigate the views about community on their participation during disaster recovery and how they can be empowered. The community participation from the beginning to end of the project, and future maintenance of the commu... Read More about Importance of community participation in disaster recovery.

Performance measurement and management in construction : a conceptual framework (2017)
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Sonson, S., Kulatunga, U., & Pathirage, C. (2017, September). Performance measurement and management in construction : a conceptual framework. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

The dynamic and competitive business environment has motivated and compelled construction firms to implement contemporary performance measurement and management (PMM) systems and frameworks to generate more comprehensive information on their performa... Read More about Performance measurement and management in construction : a conceptual framework.

Key success factors of total quality management and employees performance in Iraqi oil industry (2017)
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Aletaiby, A., Kulatunga, U., & Pathirage, C. (2017, September). Key success factors of total quality management and employees performance in Iraqi oil industry. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

In times of the business world, under globalisation and overlapping variables, the concept of total quality management (TQM) as a philosophy to excel organisational performance is growing in significance. Many companies across the globe including oil... Read More about Key success factors of total quality management and employees performance in Iraqi oil industry.

The effectiveness of project risk management : a study within the Libyan oil and gas industry (2017)
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Elhoush, R., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, September). The effectiveness of project risk management : a study within the Libyan oil and gas industry. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Oil and gas projects are large, complex and risky, as they involve a considerable number of stakeholders, are technologically difficult and must adhere to tight budgets and schedules. Many of these projects are not delivered on time and within budget... Read More about The effectiveness of project risk management : a study within the Libyan oil and gas industry.

Critical review of the success factors of strategic alliances in the UK construction industry (2017)
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Hameed, W., & Abbott, C. (2017, September). Critical review of the success factors of strategic alliances in the UK construction industry. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

With an increasingly competitive environment in the world and in the UK particularly, industries that are operating today face many complex technological challenges with regards to both hard and soft systems. Consequently, skills and knowledge are re... Read More about Critical review of the success factors of strategic alliances in the UK construction industry.

Climate change risk on infrastructure and policy implications of appropriate mitigation measures in the Nigerian agricultural sector (2017)
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Goyol, S., Pathirage, C., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, September). Climate change risk on infrastructure and policy implications of appropriate mitigation measures in the Nigerian agricultural sector. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Agriculture, a critical sector of the Nigerian economy, contributes 26% to the country’s GDP, and supports livelihoods by employing over 70% of the active population. The importance of the sector for food security, poverty reduction and economic deve... Read More about Climate change risk on infrastructure and policy implications of appropriate mitigation measures in the Nigerian agricultural sector.

Mapping stream flow changes and its implications on irrigation infrastructure in agrarian communities of Nigeria (2017)
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Goyol, S., Pathirage, C., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, September). Mapping stream flow changes and its implications on irrigation infrastructure in agrarian communities of Nigeria. Poster presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Climate change, a global environmental challenge driving natural hazards, is a threat to socio-economic development. Changes in average weather conditions, alongside unpredictable temperature and rainfall patterns are altering the climate system resu... Read More about Mapping stream flow changes and its implications on irrigation infrastructure in agrarian communities of Nigeria.

The need for the reconstruction of affordable housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict in Nigeria : a literature review (2017)
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Abdu, Y., & Pathirage, C. (2017, September). The need for the reconstruction of affordable housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict in Nigeria : a literature review. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed its share of conflicts as a result of tribal, political and religious differences. All these conflicts become pale in comparison to the destruction caused by Boko Haram Islamic extremist group. As a result of sev... Read More about The need for the reconstruction of affordable housing for the internally displaced people due to conflict in Nigeria : a literature review.

The role of human error in accidents within oil and gas industry in Bahrain (2017)
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Alkhaldi, M., Pathirage, C., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, September). The role of human error in accidents within oil and gas industry in Bahrain. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Through the last few decades, there is an increase in occupational accidents figures in different workplaces around the world. A number of causes contributes to these accidents but one of the main causes of these accidents is human error. Human error... Read More about The role of human error in accidents within oil and gas industry in Bahrain.

A phenomenological study on decision making under uncertainty in real estate investments in Subsaharan Africa - a critical review of literature (2017)
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Nsibande, C., & An, M. (2017, September). A phenomenological study on decision making under uncertainty in real estate investments in Subsaharan Africa - a critical review of literature. Presented at 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), University of Salford, UK

Decision making under uncertainty can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century as defined by Von Neumann and Morgenstein in what was termed expected utility theory. Kahneman and Tversky reinvented decision making theories and introduced... Read More about A phenomenological study on decision making under uncertainty in real estate investments in Subsaharan Africa - a critical review of literature.

An evaluation of the factors for a successful alliance in the United Kingdom (UK) construction industry (2017)
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Burton, M., & Gameson, R. (2017, September). An evaluation of the factors for a successful alliance in the United Kingdom (UK) construction industry. Presented at International Research Conference 2017: Shaping Tomorrow's Built Environment, University of Salford

Numerous authors have advocated that the construction industry should have advanced and moved away from being an industry beset by ‘late delivery, cost overruns and commercial friction’. As the industry examines possible solutions, there has been co... Read More about An evaluation of the factors for a successful alliance in the United Kingdom (UK) construction industry.

Impacts of climate change on agrarian infrastructure and cascading effects on human and economic sustainability in Nigeria (2017)
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Goyol, S., & Pathirage, C. (2017, July). Impacts of climate change on agrarian infrastructure and cascading effects on human and economic sustainability in Nigeria. Presented at International Conference on Climate Change & Sustainable Development in Africa (ICCCSDA), Sunyani, Ghana

Nigeria, one of the fastest growing economies in Africa has agriculture as a critical sector of the economy contributing significantly to the country’s GDP, supporting livelihoods of agrarian communities and employing over 70% of active population.... Read More about Impacts of climate change on agrarian infrastructure and cascading effects on human and economic sustainability in Nigeria.

A critique of the ventilation system used for public schools around gas flaring sites in the Nigeria Niger Delta area (2017)
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Ogbonda, U., & Ji, Y. (2017, July). A critique of the ventilation system used for public schools around gas flaring sites in the Nigeria Niger Delta area. Presented at Healthy Buildings Europe 2017, Lublin, Poland

The consideration of ventilation requirements in school buildings has significantly become a critically important factor in the academic performance of pupils in schools. Their health, concentration and performance output have been linked to the amou... Read More about A critique of the ventilation system used for public schools around gas flaring sites in the Nigeria Niger Delta area.

How BIM-lean integration enhances the information management process in the construction design (2017)
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Mollasalehi, S., Arachchi Rathnayake Mudiyanselage, A., Abou Moemen, A., Underwood, J., Fleming, A., Kulatunga, U., & Coates, S. (2017, July). How BIM-lean integration enhances the information management process in the construction design. Presented at 25th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Heraklion, Greece

The construction industry faces significant challenges due to insufficient processes. Design phase is a key process of construction project lifecycle in which many problems and challenges occur. Most of the issues within the design process are mainly... Read More about How BIM-lean integration enhances the information management process in the construction design.

The importance of disaster management and impact of natural disasters on hospitals (2017)
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Salamati Nia, S., & Kulatunga, U. (2017, June). The importance of disaster management and impact of natural disasters on hospitals. Presented at The 6th World Construction Symposium 2017, Sri Lanka

The purpose of this research is to study and explore the importance of hospitals in natural disaster events and to identify the impacts on the hospitals in natural disaster events. A disaster is an unforeseen event, which can overwhelm the capacity o... Read More about The importance of disaster management and impact of natural disasters on hospitals.