Outputs (14827)

Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting: Initial findings
Presentation / Conference
Tobi, S., & Amaratunga, R. Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting: Initial findings. Presented at CIB 2010, University of Salford

Public facilities operations in local authorities are facing increased costs each year. The need to move away from the traditional service provider approach is seen as a way of reducing running costs in facilities operations. This brings a new notion... Read More about Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting: Initial findings.

Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting: Initial findings
Presentation / Conference
Tobi, S., & Amaratunga, R. Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting: Initial findings. Presented at CIB 2010, University of Salford

Public facilities operations in local authorities are facing increased costs each year. The need to move away from the traditional service provider approach is seen as a way of reducing running costs in facilities operations. This brings a new notion... Read More about Social enterprise applications in an urban facilities management setting: Initial findings.

Investigating the status of disaster management within a world-wide context: a case study analysis
Presentation / Conference
Perera, S., Alinden, C., & Amaratunga, R. Investigating the status of disaster management within a world-wide context: a case study analysis. Presented at CIB 2010, University of Salford

Disasters can be described as feats of spontaneous occurrences, in that they can happen at any minute
at any time. There are two classifications of disasters, which are, natural disasters that cannot be
predicted and continuously occur throughout s... Read More about Investigating the status of disaster management within a world-wide context: a case study analysis.

Investigating the status of disaster management within a world-wide context: a case study analysis
Presentation / Conference
Perera, S., Alinden, C., & Amaratunga, R. Investigating the status of disaster management within a world-wide context: a case study analysis. Presented at CIB 2010, University of Salford

Disasters can be described as feats of spontaneous occurrences, in that they can happen at any minute
at any time. There are two classifications of disasters, which are, natural disasters that cannot be
predicted and continuously occur throughout s... Read More about Investigating the status of disaster management within a world-wide context: a case study analysis.

The code for sustainable homes in the UK: affordability and future
Presentation / Conference Contribution

UK agreed to reduce 80% of emissions by year 2050. Government therefore expects to ensure
sustainable homes with emissions are available to all householders in the UK. Accordingly, new
legislations are enforced to ensure that all new homes are adhe... Read More about The code for sustainable homes in the UK: affordability and future.

The code for sustainable homes in the UK: affordability and future
Presentation / Conference Contribution

UK agreed to reduce 80% of emissions by year 2050. Government therefore expects to ensure
sustainable homes with emissions are available to all householders in the UK. Accordingly, new
legislations are enforced to ensure that all new homes are adhe... Read More about The code for sustainable homes in the UK: affordability and future.

Evaluation of existing vulnerabilities and disaster risk reduction practices of infrastructure reconstruction projects
Presentation / Conference
Palliyaguru, R., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Evaluation of existing vulnerabilities and disaster risk reduction practices of infrastructure reconstruction projects. Presented at International research conference on sustainability in built environment, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Communities and built environment have been exposed to various threats since a long ago with
diverse effects and resultant losses. Thus it is not only people, but also built-environment
structures are vulnerable to disasters. In this context, disas... Read More about Evaluation of existing vulnerabilities and disaster risk reduction practices of infrastructure reconstruction projects.

Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning
Presentation / Conference
Amaratunga, R., Pathirage, C., Keraminiyage, K., & Thayaparan, M. Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning. Presented at International research conference on sustainability in built environment, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The mismatch between graduate skills and labour market requirements has been identified as one
of the main factors behind graduate unemployment and employer dissatisfaction, particularly in
the Built Environment sector, as reported by EU labour for... Read More about Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning.

Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning
Presentation / Conference
Amaratunga, R., Pathirage, C., Keraminiyage, K., & Thayaparan, M. Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning. Presented at International research conference on sustainability in built environment, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The mismatch between graduate skills and labour market requirements has been identified as one
of the main factors behind graduate unemployment and employer dissatisfaction, particularly in
the Built Environment sector, as reported by EU labour for... Read More about Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning.

Capacity building towards sustainability: Context of post disaster waste management
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Concept of Capacity Building is an essential component in development theory and practice. In
developing countries, it is identified as a key concept in achieving sustainability. In particular, in
post disaster scenarios, focus has been placed upon... Read More about Capacity building towards sustainability: Context of post disaster waste management.