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Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete (2007)
Journal Article
Goulding, J., Kagioglou, M., Sexton, M., Zhang, X., Aouad, G., & Barrett, P. (2007). Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1239-1250. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190701504234

The use of hybrid concrete technologies as a viable solution to traditional frame design has been inhibited by a general lack of information. The uptake of this technology has therefore been slow and parochial, as designers have tended to stay loyal... Read More about Technology adoption : breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete.

Secure urbanism and resilient infrastructure (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Hodson, M., & Marvin, S. (2007, December). Secure urbanism and resilient infrastructure. Presented at Department of Geography Seminar Series, Manchester

Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors (2007)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Abbott, C., Sexton, M., & Ruddock, L. (2007). Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors. RICS research review series, 7(20), 1-21

The construction and property industries have a poor reputation for innovation. Indeed, this reputation appears to be backed by official statistics which projects these industries as being devoid of innovative activity. However, the reputation is un... Read More about Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors.

The multi-level governance of science policy in England (2007)
Journal Article
Perry, B. (2007). The multi-level governance of science policy in England. Regional Studies, 41(8), 1051-1067. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400701530881

This article outlines contemporary changes in the governance of science policy in England and assesses the recent emergence of regional science policies. The early 2000s have been marked by substantial sub-national mobilization, representation and in... Read More about The multi-level governance of science policy in England.

The role of knowledge capture for improved competitiveness in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry : an empirical study (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Suresh, S., & Egbu, C. (2007, October). The role of knowledge capture for improved competitiveness in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry : an empirical study. Presented at CIB W102 3rd International Conference : Information and Knowledge Management - Helping the Practitioner in Planning and Building, Stuttgart

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.

Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads (2007)
Journal Article
Barrett, L., & Barrett, P. (2007). Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads. Higher Education Quarterly, 61(4), 461-478. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2273.2007.00367.x

Significant factors within UK higher education include explicit competition, regulatory demands and pressures to maintain student numbers despite tuition fee increases. Universities have responded by more actively managing finances and quality but se... Read More about Current practice in the allocation of academic workloads.

Computer integrated construction : a review and proposals for future direction (2007)
Journal Article
Boddy, S., Rezgui, Y., Cooper, G., & Wetherill, M. (2007). Computer integrated construction : a review and proposals for future direction. Advances in engineering software, 38(10), 677-687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2006.10.007

We present a review of the computer integrated construction (CIC) research space spanning approximately 20 years. This review reveals a strong focus on data and application integration for most of that time. We argue that whilst valuable in its own r... Read More about Computer integrated construction : a review and proposals for future direction.

Producing things or production flows? Ontological assumptions in the thinking of managers and professionals in construction (2007)
Journal Article
Rooke, J., Koskela, L., & Seymour, D. (2007). Producing things or production flows? Ontological assumptions in the thinking of managers and professionals in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 25(10), 1077-1085. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190701598665

New approaches to production management can be conceptualized as treating production as flow rather than transformation. These alternatives can in turn be regarded as reflecting opposing ontological positions, holding respectively that reality is con... Read More about Producing things or production flows? Ontological assumptions in the thinking of managers and professionals in construction.

Urban information integration for advanced e-Planning in Europe (2007)
Journal Article
e-Planning in Europe. Government Information Quarterly, 24(4), 736-754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giq.2007.04.002

Urban planning is a complex task requiring multidimensional urban information (spatial, social, economic, etc.). The need for assistance in performing urban planning tasks has led to the rapid development of urban information systems, especially “e... Read More about Urban information integration for advanced e-Planning in Europe.