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Knowledge and technology transfer from universities to industries: a case study approach from the built environment field (2011)
Journal Article
Arayici, Y., Coates, S., Koskela, L., & Kagioglou, M. (2011). Knowledge and technology transfer from universities to industries: a case study approach from the built environment field. Journal of Higher Education, 1(2), 103-110. https://doi.org/10.2399/yod.11.103

Enabling knowledge societies and knowledge based economies is a key policy in the UK. Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme initiated by the Technology Strategy Board is a pathway for collaboration and partnerships between higher education inst... Read More about Knowledge and technology transfer from universities to industries: a case study approach from the built environment field.

Project management of a relocation project supported by building information modelling (2011)
Journal Article
Arayici, Y., Egbu, C., & Onyenobi, T. (2011). Project management of a relocation project supported by building information modelling

Project managers have responsibility for the planning,execution and closing of any project such as construction projects, which requires improvement for cost and time related productivity, efficiency and effectiveness gains. Building Information Mode... Read More about Project management of a relocation project supported by building information modelling.

Infrastructure reconstruction programmes in the conflict affected communities of north and east Sri Lanka, knowledge society or knowledge for society? (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2011, December). Infrastructure reconstruction programmes in the conflict affected communities of north and east Sri Lanka, knowledge society or knowledge for society?. Presented at International Conference on the Social Sciences and the Humanities, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Construction industry offsite production : a virtual reality interactive training environment prototype (2011)
Journal Article
Goulding, J., Nadim, W., Petridis, P., & Alshawi, M. (2012). Construction industry offsite production : a virtual reality interactive training environment prototype. Advanced engineering informatics, 26(1), 103-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2011.09.004

The ‘traditional’ construction industry has constantly been challenged to improve its inherent problematic practices. Offsite production (OSP), under the umbrella of modern methods of construction (MMC), has been acknowledged as a means to help impro... Read More about Construction industry offsite production : a virtual reality interactive training environment prototype.

Overview of building information modelling in healthcare projects (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Pikas, E., Koskela, L., Sapountzis, S., Dave, B., & Owen, R. (2011, September). Overview of building information modelling in healthcare projects. Presented at Global health infrastructure-challenges for the next decade, Delivering Innovation,demonstarting the benefits, Manchester, UK

In this paper, we explore how BIM functionalities together with novel
management concepts and methods have been utilized in thirteen hospital
projects in the United States and the United Kingdom. Secondary data collection
and analysis were used as... Read More about Overview of building information modelling in healthcare projects.

A lean way of design and production for healthcare construction projects (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Kemmer, S., Koskela, L., Sapountzis, S., & Codinhoto, R. (2011, September). A lean way of design and production for healthcare construction projects. Presented at Global Health Infrastructure - Challenges for the next decade, Delivering innovation, demonstrating the benefits, Manchester, UK

As a consequence of the lack of solid conceptual foundation, the project management concepts and
techniques usually applied within the construction sector are fragmented and have proved to be
incapable of solving the complex problems of design mana... Read More about A lean way of design and production for healthcare construction projects.

Mixed reality: Emerging spatial and perceptive experiences in architectural design (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Kut, S., Medjoub, B., Kocaturk, T., & Balbo, R. (2011, September). Mixed reality: Emerging spatial and perceptive experiences in architectural design. Presented at ISEA2011, Istanbul

Design representation/visualization is a key to the design perception and communication and is essential for meaningful design development and collaborations. Novel computer-based representation/visualization techniques have the potential to radicall... Read More about Mixed reality: Emerging spatial and perceptive experiences in architectural design.

Transition process for smart grid compatability in residential buildings (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Ozturk, Z., & Arayici, Y. (2011, September). Transition process for smart grid compatability in residential buildings. Presented at International Postgraduate Research Conference, Salford

Urbanization itself accounts for a vast amount of energy and cities are centres of resource consumption and buildings can account for 40-60% of the urban energy usage which mostly relies on high Green-House-Gas (GHG) emitting fossil fuels. Climate ch... Read More about Transition process for smart grid compatability in residential buildings.

Abandoned mines, homes for the people: case study of Jos Tin mining region (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Parsa, A., Wapwera, S., & Egbu, C. (2011, September). Abandoned mines, homes for the people: case study of Jos Tin mining region. Presented at COBRA 2011, University of Salford

This paper will assess the impact of the pre-tin mining activities and its effects on the built environment and specifically housing in Jos Region. Utilising secondary data mapping out ten (10) different locations in the region the paper highlights t... Read More about Abandoned mines, homes for the people: case study of Jos Tin mining region.

Cities and the low carbon transition (2011)
Journal Article
Bulkeley, H., Castan Broto, V., Hodson, M., & Marvin, S. (2011). Cities and the low carbon transition. ˜The œEuropean financial review (Online),

The notion of a low carbon transition is beguilingly simple. We use too much of the wrong sort of energy. We need to use the right sort of energy, and we need to use less of it.

Adaptation to flood risk: the case of businesses in the UK (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Wedawatta, G., Ingirige, B., & Proverbs, D. (2011, July). Adaptation to flood risk: the case of businesses in the UK. Presented at International conference on building resilience, Kandalama, Sri Lanka

Despite Government investment in flood defence schemes, many properties remain at high risk of flooding. A substantial portion of these properties are business establishments. Flooding can create serious consequences for businesses, including damage... Read More about Adaptation to flood risk: the case of businesses in the UK.

Urban land use planning in Ghana : a policy input discussion (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Gyau, K., Hammond, F., Booth, C., & Lamond, J. (2011, July). Urban land use planning in Ghana : a policy input discussion. Presented at West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, British Council, Accra, Ghana

While the weakness of extant urban land use planning system in Ghana is not in doubt it is uncertain whether current planning reforms could address the fundamental issues that underpin the ailing planning system. This work as part of an ongoing study... Read More about Urban land use planning in Ghana : a policy input discussion.

Fifty years of irrelevance: the wild goose chase of management science (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L. (2011, July). Fifty years of irrelevance: the wild goose chase of management science. Presented at 19th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Lima, Peru

Modern management science has existed since 1959 when two reports (by Pierson and Gordon & Howell) on the future of business education were published in the US. At least since 1980, there has been a practically continuous, but somewhat fragmented dis... Read More about Fifty years of irrelevance: the wild goose chase of management science.

Emerging technologies for BIM 2.0 (2011)
Journal Article
Underwood, J., & Isikdag, U. (2011). Emerging technologies for BIM 2.0. Construction innovation (London. Online), 11(3), 252-258. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714171111148990

This paper aims to present a new perspective regarding how newly emerging ICT may have an impact on Building Information Modelling and Management (BIM-M); specifically, towards enabling the next generation of (full state) BIMs.

Financing road projects by private finance initiative : current practice in the UK with a case study (2011)
Journal Article
Akbiyikli, R., Dikmen, S., & Eaton, D. (2011). Financing road projects by private finance initiative : current practice in the UK with a case study. Transport, 26(2), 208-215. https://doi.org/10.3846/16484142.2011.589426

The long term sustainable provision of new and high quality maintained road stock is vitally important, especially in times of economic constraint such as Europe is currently experiencing. The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) is one method of financi... Read More about Financing road projects by private finance initiative : current practice in the UK with a case study.

Using synchronous web conferencing to enhance situated distance learner experience in a built environment context (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Thurairajah, N., Williams, A., & Mcadam, B. (2011, July). Using synchronous web conferencing to enhance situated distance learner experience in a built environment context. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

An assessment of the current higher education system in Libya (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Elferjani, M., & Ruddock, L. (2011, July). An assessment of the current higher education system in Libya. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK