Outputs (118)

Critical success factors for Kaizen implementation in the Nigerian construction industry (2018)
Journal Article
Omotayo, T., Kulatunga, U., & Bjeirmi, B. (2018). Critical success factors for Kaizen implementation in the Nigerian construction industry. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 67(9), 1816-1836. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijppm-11-2017-0296

Purpose: Kaizen in construction is a new paradigm stemming out of lean production systems. Construction companies in developing economies, such as Nigeria, have a task to innovate to liquidate in certain cases. With the aid of kaizen, which encompass... Read More about Critical success factors for Kaizen implementation in the Nigerian construction industry.

Implementing GIS to improve hospital efficiency in natural disasters (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Salamati Nia, S., Kulatunga, U., Udeaja, C., & Valadi, S. (2018, March). Implementing GIS to improve hospital efficiency in natural disasters. Presented at GeoInformation For Disaster Management (Gi4DM), Istanbul, Turkey

Over the past decades, the number of natural disasters has been growing around the world. In addition to damaging communities and infrastructures, unexpected disasters also affect service providers such as hospitals and health centers. Markedly, hosp... Read More about Implementing GIS to improve hospital efficiency in natural disasters.

Challenges facing the controlling stage of the disaster response management resulting from war operations and terrorism in Iraq (2018)
Journal Article
Al-Dahasha, H., & Kulatunga, U. (2018). Challenges facing the controlling stage of the disaster response management resulting from war operations and terrorism in Iraq. Procedia Engineering, 212, 863-870. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2018.01.111

The effects of war in Iraq are coupled with the susceptibility to natural hazards, which has exposed the people of Iraq to multiple man-made disasters. Despite the fact that terrorists did not have a hold on any part of Iraq before the US invasion, i... Read More about Challenges facing the controlling stage of the disaster response management resulting from war operations and terrorism in Iraq.

The effectiveness of project risk management : a study within the Libyan oil and gas industry (2017)
Presentation / Conference
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.

Evaluating disaster response management stemming from war operations and terrorism in Iraq : a methodological approach (2017)
Presentation / Conference
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)
Presentation / Conference
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)
Presentation / Conference
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)
Presentation / Conference
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.

Climate change risk on infrastructure and policy implications of appropriate mitigation measures in the Nigerian agricultural sector (2017)
Presentation / Conference
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.

The role of human error in accidents within oil and gas industry in Bahrain (2017)
Presentation / Conference
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.