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A conceptual framework for multi-modal interactive virtual workspace (2001)
Journal Article
Aspin, R., DaDalto, L., Fernando, T., Gobbetti, E., Marache, M., Shelbourn, M., & Soubra, S. (2001). A conceptual framework for multi-modal interactive virtual workspace

Construction projects involve a large number of both direct stakeholders (clients, professional teams, contractors, etc.) and indirect stakeholders (local authorities, residents, workers, etc.). Current methods of communicating building design inform... Read More about A conceptual framework for multi-modal interactive virtual workspace.

Understanding urban futures (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Marvin, S. (2001, December). Understanding urban futures. Presented at European Conference, Lille, France

Central views of urban futures (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Marvin, S. (2001, December). Central views of urban futures. Presented at FOREN Conference, Dublin

Building on trust: a co-operative approach to construction procurement (2001)
Journal Article
Wood, G., & McDermott, P. (2001). Building on trust: a co-operative approach to construction procurement. Journal of construction procurement, 7(2), 4-14

The central argument of this paper is that the key to successful implementation of relationship-based procurement strategies lies in trust. Trust is essential to relationships because it is the glue that binds co-operative relationships together. It... Read More about Building on trust: a co-operative approach to construction procurement.

Learning through visual systems to enhance the urban planning process (2001)
Journal Article
Hamilton, A., Trodd, N., Zhang, X., Fernando, T., & Watson, K. (2001). Learning through visual systems to enhance the urban planning process. Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 28(6), 833-845. https://doi.org/10.1068/b2747t

The number of web-based systems for urban planning using virtual reality (VR) and/or geographical information systems (GIS) is increasing rapidly. With increasing Internet access, a majority of the urban population will be potential users of urban pl... Read More about Learning through visual systems to enhance the urban planning process.

Telecommunications and urban environments (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Marvin, S. (2001, October). Telecommunications and urban environments. Presented at Town and Country Planning Association seminar "Digital Futures", London

Process improvement through performance measurement : the balanced scorecard methodology (2001)
Journal Article
Amaratunga, R., Baldry, D., & Sarshar, M. (2001). Process improvement through performance measurement : the balanced scorecard methodology. Work Study, 50(5), 179-188. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005677

One of the hallmarks of leading-edge organisations – be they public or private – has been the successful application of performance measurement to gain insight into, and make judgements about, the organisation, and the effectiveness and efficiency of... Read More about Process improvement through performance measurement : the balanced scorecard methodology.

Issues in researching UK SMEs (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Hodson, M. (2001, September). Issues in researching UK SMEs. Presented at Sociological Imaginations: New Directions in Social Research, Dublin

Sociology in action (2001)
Presentation / Conference
May, T. (2001, September). Sociology in action. Presented at New Directions in Social Research, Dublin

Reforming project management: The role of planning, execution and controlling (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L., & Howell, G. (2001, August). Reforming project management: The role of planning, execution and controlling. Presented at 9th International Group for Lean Construction Conference., National University of Singapore

In this paper, we focus on the need for reforming the role of plans, execution (or action) and control in project management. We argue that the present style of project management, as described in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge... Read More about Reforming project management: The role of planning, execution and controlling.

Understanding construction supply chains: an alternative interpretation (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Vrijhoef, R., Koskela, L., & Howell, G. (2001, August). Understanding construction supply chains: an alternative interpretation. Presented at 9th International Group for Lean Construction Conference., National University of Singapore

Much research work has assessed that construction is ineffective and many problems can be observed. Analysis of these problems has shown that a major part of them are supply chain problems, originating at the interfaces of different parties or functi... Read More about Understanding construction supply chains: an alternative interpretation.

On new footnotes to Shingo (2001)
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L. (2001, August). On new footnotes to Shingo. Presented at 9th International Group for Lean Construction Conference., National University of Singapore

The Toyota Production System (TPS) has continually inspired scholars of production management to a search for its essence. Two new interpretations have recently been advanced. Firstly, Johnston has argued that conventional production management is b... Read More about On new footnotes to Shingo.

Reconnecting networks and buildings: The development process and the reshaping of water, energy and transport demands (2001)
Book Chapter
Marvin, S., & Guy, S. (2001). Reconnecting networks and buildings: The development process and the reshaping of water, energy and transport demands. In C. Miller (Ed.), Planning and environmental protection (197-214). Oxford: Hart Publishing

This collection of essays examines the roles which land use planning can play in the protection of the environment. The subjects covered range from traditional concerns like pollution,nuisance and contaminated land to biodiversity and the pursuit of... Read More about Reconnecting networks and buildings: The development process and the reshaping of water, energy and transport demands.