The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges (2017)
Journal Article
opportunities and challenges. Facilities, 35(13/14), 725-745. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-06-2016-0064

Purpose: This paper explores the current condition of the Big Data concept with its related barriers, drivers, opportunities and perceptions in the AEC industry with an emphasis on Facilities Management (FM). Design/methodology/approach: Followin... Read More about The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges.

Organizational leadership role in the delivery of sustainable construction projects in UK (2015)
Journal Article
Opoku, A., Cruickshank, H., & Ahmed, V. (2015). Organizational leadership role in the delivery of sustainable construction projects in UK. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(2), 154-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2013-0074

Purpose – Sustainable construction project delivery should be supported by committed and inspirational leadership, with a clear understanding of the sustainability challenge. Construction organizations need intra-organizational leadership that pro... Read More about Organizational leadership role in the delivery of sustainable construction projects in UK.

Leadership and sustainability in the built environment (2015)
Book
(2015). A. Opoku, & V. Ahmed (Eds.), Leadership and sustainability in the built environment. Abingdon: Routledge

Leadership and sustainability have separately been the subject of numerous studies in a built environment context over the years, but they have yet to be addressed together. The real impact of legislation and guidelines designed to promote sustainabi... Read More about Leadership and sustainability in the built environment.

Leadership, culture and sustainable built environment (2015)
Other
Opoku, A., Ahmed, V., & Cruickshank, H. (2015). Leadership, culture and sustainable built environment

Purpose– Adopting sustainable construction practices minimizes the overall environmental impact of the built asset throughout its whole life. Currently, there is demand from key stakeholders in the construction industry for organization to deliver su... Read More about Leadership, culture and sustainable built environment.

Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience (2013)
Journal Article
Ijasan, K., & Ahmed, V. (2013). Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 6(2), 163-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-11-2011-0051

Purpose – The endless and recurrent nature of community regeneration is of massive concern to any government due to the financial and human resources requested. Past research has suggested that by involving members of the community in the process of... Read More about Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience.

Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations (2013)
Journal Article
Opoku, A., & Ahmed, V. (2013). Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (Online), 2(2), 120-130. https://doi.org/10.7492/IJAEC.2013.012

There is an increasing demand from UK construction industry stakeholders to address the issue of sustainable construction. As a key sector in the delivery of a sustainable built environment, the construction industry needs to have a clear understandi... Read More about Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations.

IPGRC 2013: International post graduate research conference (2013)
Book
(2013). V. Ahmed, C. Egbu, J. Underwood, A. Lee, & P. Chynoweth (Eds.), IPGRC 2013: International post graduate research conference. Salford: University of Salford

Welcome to the 11th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC13), which is hosted by the School of the Built Environment, at the University of Salford Media City Campus. The school currently has over 250 postgraduat... Read More about IPGRC 2013: International post graduate research conference.

Enabling technologies for developing next-generation learning object repository for construction (2012)
Journal Article
Raju, P., & Ahmed, V. (2012). Enabling technologies for developing next-generation learning object repository for construction. Automation in Construction, 22, 247-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2011.07.008

The development of learning objects which are smaller chunks of learning content is often time consuming and expensive. Recent efforts in producing learning objects that are reusable and sharable were not very successful due to the lack of interopera... Read More about Enabling technologies for developing next-generation learning object repository for construction.

Enhancement of project collaboration among virtual construction stakeholders (2008)
Book Chapter
Mihindu, S., & Khosrowshahi, F. (2008). Enhancement of project collaboration among virtual construction stakeholders. In V. Ahmed, M. Casensky, E. Eaton, & M. Sutrisna (Eds.), Proceedings of the BUHU 8th international postgraduate research conference 2008. Czech Technical University Publishing House

Lessons learned from a case study in deploying blended learning continuing professional development (2008)
Journal Article
Wall, J., & Ahmed, V. (2008). Lessons learned from a case study in deploying blended learning continuing professional development. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 15(2), 185-202. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980810852691

Purpose – This paper seeks to propose a framework for higher education institutions facing the challenge of developing and deploying continuing professional development in the construction industry using a blended learning approach. The focus in on i... Read More about Lessons learned from a case study in deploying blended learning continuing professional development.

A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management (2007)
Journal Article
Ahmed, V., Aouad, G., & Pathmeswaran, R. (2007). A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management. Journal for Education in the Built Environment, 2(2), 115-135

E-learning has occurred in the academic world in different forms since the early 1990s. Its use varies from interactive multimedia tools and simulation environments to static resources within learning management systems. E-learning tools and environm... Read More about A generic framework for the development of standardised learning objects within the discipline of construction management.

A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry (2006)
Journal Article
Arayici, Y., Ahmed, V., & Aouad, G. (2006). A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry

Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) systems are computer environments through which collaborative working can be undertaken. Although many CIC systems have been developed to demonstrate the communication and collaboration within the construction... Read More about A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry.

Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning (DL) tools, final report (2006)
Other
Ingirige, B., Amaratunga, R., Sexton, M., Ahmed, V., Baldry, D., Aouad, G., & Keraminiyage, K. (2006). Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning (DL) tools, final report. Salford, UK

An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web (2006)
Journal Article
Ahmed, V., Shaik, A., & Aouad, G. (2006). An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2(1-2), 87-99

Recent developments in technologies make the World Wide Web more intelligent and provide higher-level services to its users through the Semantic Web. The Semantic Web is an extension of the current World Wide Web, promoting information that is intend... Read More about An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web.

Requirements Engineering for Innovative Integrated ICT Systems for the Construction Industry (2005)
Journal Article
Arayici, Y., Aouad, G., & Ahmed, V. (2005). Requirements Engineering for Innovative Integrated ICT Systems for the Construction Industry. Construction innovation (London. Online), 5(3), 179-200. https://doi.org/10.1191/1471417505ci097oa

Collaborative working using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) systems in construction has become a reality as many activities are performed globally with actors located in various geographical locations. Computer Integrated Constructio... Read More about Requirements Engineering for Innovative Integrated ICT Systems for the Construction Industry.

Virtual building maintenance: Enhancing building maintenance using 3D-GIS and 3D laser scanner (VR) technology (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Ahmed, V., Arayici, Y., Hamilton, A., & Aouad, G. (2004, September). Virtual building maintenance: Enhancing building maintenance using 3D-GIS and 3D laser scanner (VR) technology. Presented at European Conference on Product and Process Modelling in the Building and Construction Industry (ECPPM),, Istanbul, Turkey

The renovation and refurbishment market is rapidly expanding within the construction industry, bringing the role of the Facilities Management (FM) department to the forefront. Operating and maintaining a facility however, takes the biggest proportion... Read More about Virtual building maintenance: Enhancing building maintenance using 3D-GIS and 3D laser scanner (VR) technology.

The learning of CAD for construction: technical abilities or visual? (2004)
Journal Article
Ahmed, V., Mahdjoubi, L., Feng, X., & Leach, M. (2004). The learning of CAD for construction: technical abilities or visual?. International journal of IT in architecture, engineering and construction (Print), 2(1), 7-18

The increasing demands of the construction industry for individuals with good IT skills add continuous pressures on higher education to improve their methods of teaching. CAD training, as an important part of IT training for construction students, is... Read More about The learning of CAD for construction: technical abilities or visual?.

A strategic approach to the implementation and adoption of an e-government system for the ministry of education in Kuwait
Thesis
Hamadi, F. (in press). A strategic approach to the implementation and adoption of an e-government system for the ministry of education in Kuwait. (Thesis). University of Salford

E-government has recently fallen under the spotlight, having become a focus of government efforts in several countries around the world. The successful implementation of e-government is beset by many challenges such as social, political and technolog... Read More about A strategic approach to the implementation and adoption of an e-government system for the ministry of education in Kuwait.

Research methodology in the built environment : a selection of case studies
Book
V. Ahmed, A. Opoku, & Z. Aziz (Eds.), Research methodology in the built environment : a selection of case studies. UK, US: Routledge - Taylor and Francis Group

Built environment students are not always familiar with the range of different research approaches they could be using for their projects. Whether you are undertaking a postgraduate doctoral programme or facing an undergraduate or masters dissertatio... Read More about Research methodology in the built environment : a selection of case studies.

Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools
Report
Ingirige, B., Amaratunga, R., Sexton, M., Ahmed, V., Baldry, D., & Aouad, G. Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools

History of distance learning dates back to the late 1960’s. However, with the advent of the Internet it was repositioned as a major tool for course delivery so that students can undertake learning within a setting of their choice aligned with a pace... Read More about Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools.