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IFC implementation in lifecycle costing (2004)
Journal Article
Fu, C., Aouad, G., Marshall-Ponting, A., Lee, A., & Wu, S. (2004). IFC implementation in lifecycle costing. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology, 11(4), 42-54

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is always a major concern in the Architecture, Engineering and Coustruction (AEC) industry. This paper presents the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in the development of a lifecycle cost-estim... Read More about IFC implementation in lifecycle costing.

Taking nD modelling to the next level: Methodological issues associated with the development of a Regeneration Simulator Workbench
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A. Taking nD modelling to the next level: Methodological issues associated with the development of a Regeneration Simulator Workbench. Presented at 8th BuHu Postgraduate Conference., CVUT, Prague, Czech Republic

The multi-disciplinary SURegen project is aiming to develop a digital decision support aid that will capture good practice in sustainable urban regeneration (SUR) and support regeneration training and education for practitioners. It will achieve thi... Read More about Taking nD modelling to the next level: Methodological issues associated with the development of a Regeneration Simulator Workbench.

Towards intelligent cities.
Presentation / Conference
Curwell, S., Hamilton, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., Soubra, S., & Vankeisbelck, R. Towards intelligent cities. Presented at e-Challenges 2004, Vienna, Austria

This paper reports on the ongoing IntelCities (Intelligent Cities - IST no. 507860) integrated project, which commenced in January 2004 that seeks to integrate e-governance and e-urban planning. IntelCities is still at a formative stage and the pape... Read More about Towards intelligent cities..

nD enabled construction - how do we get there from here?
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. nD enabled construction - how do we get there from here?. Presented at 1st International SCRI symposium

ABSTRACT: The processes which traditionally characterise the design and construction industry are incremental and lack effectiveness and efficiency. The From 3D to nD Modelling project is developing an ICT-based building information model to facili... Read More about nD enabled construction - how do we get there from here?.

Defining a vision for nD-enabled construction
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. Defining a vision for nD-enabled construction. Presented at 3rd International Postgraduate Conference in the Built and Human Environment., ESAI, Lisbon, Portugal

With ever increasing numbers of construction professionals and end-user stakeholders participating in the design and construction processes, the more difficult it becomes to develop a building solution that satisfies every stakeholder’s requirements.... Read More about Defining a vision for nD-enabled construction.

A framework for development of a public participation system for urban regeneration
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. A framework for development of a public participation system for urban regeneration. Presented at 2nd International Postgraduate Conference in the Built and Human Environment., Salford, U.K

This paper introduces work being carried out by the VULCAN (Virtual Urban Laboratory Computer Aided Networks) research project undertaken at the University of Salford in the UK. The project aims to develop a technical system to facilitate public par... Read More about A framework for development of a public participation system for urban regeneration.

Supporting construction decision-making with IT - some multi-disciplinary collaboration problems
Presentation / Conference
multi-disciplinary collaboration problems. Presented at CIB W78 Conference - Building Education and Research, Salford Quays, U.K

The ever increasing number and diversity of professionals and researchers involved in the construction industry can make effective collaboration difficult. This paper looks at some of the problems which these groups may face by making the distinctio... Read More about Supporting construction decision-making with IT - some multi-disciplinary collaboration problems.

Information technology support to improved construction processes: Inter-disciplinarity in research and practice
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., Lee, A., Betts, M., Aouad, G., Cooper, R., & Sexton, M. Information technology support to improved construction processes: Inter-disciplinarity in research and practice. Presented at Advances in Building Technology Conference., Hong Kong

Research and innovation in the built environment is increasingly taking on an inter-disciplinary nature. The built environment industry and professional practice have long adopted multi and inter-disciplinary practices. The application of IT in Con... Read More about Information technology support to improved construction processes: Inter-disciplinarity in research and practice.

Intelligent cities
Presentation / Conference
Curwell, S., Hamilton, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., Soubra, S., Vankeisbelck, R., & Duchon, J. Intelligent cities. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Communications, Seoul, South Korea

This paper reports on the ongoing IntelCities (Intelligent Cities - IST no. 507860) integrated project, which commenced in January 2004 that seeks to integrate e-governance and e-urban planning. IntelCities is still at a formative stage and the pape... Read More about Intelligent cities.

Building information modelling: Literature review on model to determine the level of uptake by the organisation
Presentation / Conference
Haron, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. Building information modelling: Literature review on model to determine the level of uptake by the organisation. Presented at CIB World Building Congress 2010, Salford Quays, Salford, U.K

Building Information Modelling has been recognised as one of the Information Technology/Information Systems that could assist construction delivery in achieving Integrated Practice. However, the level of uptake currently varies between one organisati... Read More about Building information modelling: Literature review on model to determine the level of uptake by the organisation.

Building information modelling in integrated practice
Presentation / Conference
Haron, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. Building information modelling in integrated practice. Presented at 2nd Construction Industry Research Achievement International Conference (CIRIAC 2009), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Integrated practice in construction industry is identified as one of the solution that could be used to minimise the problems associated with fragmentation in construction. Many solutions are identified to support integrated practice and such of them... Read More about Building information modelling in integrated practice.

A multi-faceted approach to optimising a complex unplanned healthcare system
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., Kobbacy, K., Sapountzis, S., & Kagioglou, M. A multi-faceted approach to optimising a complex unplanned healthcare system. Presented at International Conference on Industrial Logistics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Unscheduled and urgent health care represents the largest area of activity and cost for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Like typical complex systems unplanned care has the features of interdependence and having structures at different scales... Read More about A multi-faceted approach to optimising a complex unplanned healthcare system.

Modelling and simulating unplanned and urgent healthcare: the contribution of scenarios of future healthcare systems.
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., Sapountzis, S., Smith, R., & Kagioglou, M. Modelling and simulating unplanned and urgent healthcare: the contribution of scenarios of future healthcare systems. Presented at 5th Annual HaCIRIC International Conference: Transforming healthcare infrastructure and services in an age of austerity., Cardiff, Wales

The current financial challenges being faced by the UK economy have meant that the NHS will have to make £20 billion of savings between 2010 and 2014 requiring it to be innovative about how it delivers healthcare. This paper presents the methodology... Read More about Modelling and simulating unplanned and urgent healthcare: the contribution of scenarios of future healthcare systems..

Organisational readiness to implement building information modelling : a framework for design consultants in Malysia
Thesis
Haron, A. Organisational readiness to implement building information modelling : a framework for design consultants in Malysia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is defined as an approach to building design and construction through modelling technology, associated sets of processes and people to produce, communicate and analyse building information models. The implementat... Read More about Organisational readiness to implement building information modelling : a framework for design consultants in Malysia.

Revaluating megaproject cost overruns : putting changes into perspective
Presentation / Conference
Walsh, A., & Walker, P. Revaluating megaproject cost overruns : putting changes into perspective. Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

The vast sums of money involved in megaprojects, and the perceived lack of public benefit, create controversy. Flyvberg’ s iron law asserts that megaprojects are over budget, over time, under benefits, over and over again (Flyvberg, 2018). More recen... Read More about Revaluating megaproject cost overruns : putting changes into perspective.

Consultative approach to BIM implementation
Presentation / Conference
Dadmehr, N., & Coates, S. Consultative approach to BIM implementation. Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

Building Information Modeling is transforming AECOO industry, it introduces new approaches and new technology as well as collaborative working environment amongst different stakeholders. BIM requires new method of management adapted to the new conc... Read More about Consultative approach to BIM implementation.

An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2"
Presentation / Conference
Dadmehr, N., & Coates, S. An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2". Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

In the UK the objective of BIM mandate in 2011 was to develop a strategy for introducing and implementing BIM Level 2. PAS 1192-2:2013 was published by BSI and came into effect from February 2013, focused specifically on project delivery and provid... Read More about An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2".