All Outputs (23)

Building-as-a-Service: Theoretical Foundations and Conceptual Framework (2022)
Journal Article
Wildenauer, A., Mbabu, A., Underwood, J., & Basl, J. (2022). Building-as-a-Service: Theoretical Foundations and Conceptual Framework. Buildings, 12(10), 1594. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12101594

The provision of data with information management are a significant challenge for the digital developing construction industry. The utilisation of data from a built asset’s planning, design, and construction phases to the operations phase core and to... Read More about Building-as-a-Service: Theoretical Foundations and Conceptual Framework.

An investigation of work-based education and training needs for effective BIM adoption and implementation : an organisational upskilling model (2021)
Journal Article
Semaan, J., Underwood, J., & Hyde, J. (2021). An investigation of work-based education and training needs for effective BIM adoption and implementation : an organisational upskilling model. Applied Sciences, 11(18), e8646. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11188646

Research reveals that organisations in general are keen to provide their staff with the support needed to boost their competency in BIM and subsequently leverage the effectiveness of its implementation. However, employers need a decision-making tool... Read More about An investigation of work-based education and training needs for effective BIM adoption and implementation : an organisational upskilling model.

Critical success competencies for the BIM implementation process : UK construction clients (2019)
Journal Article
Dakhil, A., Underwood, J., & Alshawi, M. (2019). Critical success competencies for the BIM implementation process : UK construction clients. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 24, 80-94

Construction clients’/owners’ demand is currently being recognised as a significant motivation and drive for the construction industry to begin to transform and adopt Building Information Modelling (BIM). In addition, clients can stimulate the innova... Read More about Critical success competencies for the BIM implementation process : UK construction clients.

Smart processes for smart buildings : ‘sustainable processes’, ‘recyclable processes’ and ‘building seeds’ in parametric design (2019)
Journal Article
Haidar, A., Underwood, J., & Coates, P. (2019). Smart processes for smart buildings : ‘sustainable processes’, ‘recyclable processes’ and ‘building seeds’ in parametric design. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 15(5), 402-429. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2018.1564645

The rapid evolution of digital technologies and the resulting emergence of novel design methodologies are coinciding with climate change, population growth and increased pressure on global resources. This concurrence evokes opportunities to harness t... Read More about Smart processes for smart buildings : ‘sustainable processes’, ‘recyclable processes’ and ‘building seeds’ in parametric design.

Assessing collaborative performance on construction projects through knowledge exchange : a UK Rail Strategic Alliance case study (2017)
Journal Article
Staykova, G., & Underwood, J. (2017). Assessing collaborative performance on construction projects through knowledge exchange : a UK Rail Strategic Alliance case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(6), 968-987. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-08-2016-0179

Purpose – How knowledge exchange can be used for the continuous assessment and improvement of collaborative performance of project-based organisations in construction is explored. Collaboration on construction projects must be facilitated by people a... Read More about Assessing collaborative performance on construction projects through knowledge exchange : a UK Rail Strategic Alliance case study.

Embedding life cycle costing in 5D BIM (2017)
Journal Article
Kehily, D., & Underwood, J. (2017). Embedding life cycle costing in 5D BIM. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 22, 145-167

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is the consideration of all ‘relevant’ costs and revenues associated with the acquisition and ownership of an asset. LCC has a number of relevant applications, these include project appraisal; facilities management; procureme... Read More about Embedding life cycle costing in 5D BIM.

ICT developments and utilization in the Omani banking sector (2017)
Journal Article
Alhousary, T., Underwood, J., & Xanthidis, D. (2017). ICT developments and utilization in the Omani banking sector. WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics, 14, 409-416

While adopting information and communication technologies (ICT) has become inevitable, the next-level challenge to organizations is how well they are utilizing this technology asset. Almost two decades earlier, which is not a noticeable span of time... Read More about ICT developments and utilization in the Omani banking sector.

Implementing a BIM collaborative workflow in the UK construction market (2017)
Journal Article
Alazmeh, N., Underwood, J., & Coates, S. (2017). Implementing a BIM collaborative workflow in the UK construction market. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 13(1), 24-35. https://doi.org/10.2495/SDP-V13-N1-24-35

BIM Level 2, as defined by the UK government, sets out processes and standards that formalise and regulate the collaborative methods for producing, sharing and exchanging information during different stages of any construction project. For overseas o... Read More about Implementing a BIM collaborative workflow in the UK construction market.

Implementing BIM to streamline a design, manufacture, and fitting workflow : a case study on a fit-out SME in the UK (2016)
Journal Article
Machado, M., Underwood, J., & Fleming, A. (2016). Implementing BIM to streamline a design, manufacture, and fitting workflow : a case study on a fit-out SME in the UK. International journal of 3-D information modeling (Online), 5(3), 31-46. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJ3DIM.2016070103

This paper presents a case study of BIM implementation for Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). The project is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Salford and Links FF&E, a design, manufacture and fit-out SME based... Read More about Implementing BIM to streamline a design, manufacture, and fitting workflow : a case study on a fit-out SME in the UK.

SMEs' purchasing habits : A procurement maturity model for stakeholders (2014)
Journal Article
Ozmen, E., Oner, M., Khosrowshahi, F., & Underwood, J. (2014). SMEs' purchasing habits : A procurement maturity model for stakeholders. SAGE Open, 4(2), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244014536405

Although micro companies overpower the small and medium enterprise (SME) segment, generalizations are often with medium size companies, and therefore, there are many unknowns, especially when it comes to its buying behavior. Conformist studies and in... Read More about SMEs' purchasing habits : A procurement maturity model for stakeholders.

SME buying behaviour : Literature review and an application agenda (2013)
Journal Article
Ozmen, E., Oner, M., Khosrowshahi, F., & Underwood, J. (2013). SME buying behaviour : Literature review and an application agenda. Marketing Review, 13(2), 207-227. https://doi.org/10.1362/146934713X13699019904768

SMEs have been recognised as important actors of commercial activity, especially in the second half of the 20th century. Although understanding customer potential has been named a top priority among many sectors, we have a limited body of knowledge r... Read More about SME buying behaviour : Literature review and an application agenda.

ICT expenditure and trends in the UK construction industry in facing the challenges of the global economic crisis (2012)
Journal Article
Underwood, J., & Khosrowshahi, F. (2012). ICT expenditure and trends in the UK construction industry in facing the challenges of the global economic crisis. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 17, 26-41

The role of ICT has evolved from a tool and utility to become a strategic asset for any organisation
towards delivering business improvement and value. Furthermore, the importance of ICT-based innovation is
recognized in bringing productivity imp... Read More about ICT expenditure and trends in the UK construction industry in facing the challenges of the global economic crisis.

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.

Two design patterns for facilitating Building Information Model-based synchronous collaboration (2010)
Journal Article
Isikdag, U., & Underwood, J. (2010). Two design patterns for facilitating Building Information Model-based synchronous collaboration. Automation in Construction, 19(5), 544-553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2009.11.006

The traditional fragmented nature of the construction industry along with the ad hoc matter in which investments in ICT have been made has resulted in a key cause of the poor performance and inefficiencies of the industry being attributed to the comm... Read More about Two design patterns for facilitating Building Information Model-based synchronous collaboration.

Construction informatics in Turkey: strategic role of ICT and future research directions (2009)
Journal Article
Isikdag, U., Underwood, J., Kuruoglu, M., Goulding, J., & Acikalin, U. (2009). Construction informatics in Turkey: strategic role of ICT and future research directions. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 14, 412-428

Construction Informatics deals with subjects ranging from strategic management of ICTs to interoperability and information integration in the construction industry. Studies on defining research directions for Construction Informatics have a history o... Read More about Construction informatics in Turkey: strategic role of ICT and future research directions.

Improving performance through HEI–industry engagements in the built environment (2009)
Journal Article
Underwood, J., Williams, A., & Thurairajah, N. (2009). Improving performance through HEI–industry engagements in the built environment. Industry and Higher Education, 23(1), 39-49. https://doi.org/10.5367/000000009787641314

The poor performance and inefficiencies of the construction industry are well recognized and documented. Through a variety of combined industry and government initiatives there has been a continual expression in the UK over the last decade of the urg... Read More about Improving performance through HEI–industry engagements in the built environment.

Personalised learning environments – Part 1: Core development issues for construction (2008)
Journal Article
Syed-Khuzzan, S., Goulding, J., & Underwood, J. (2008). Personalised learning environments – Part 1: Core development issues for construction. Industrial and Commercial Training, 40(6), 310-319. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197850810900075

This paper aims to introduce the concepts and key issues surrounding the development of
personalised learning environments.

An investigation into the applicability of building information models in geospatial environment in support of site selection and fire response management processes (2008)
Journal Article
Isikdag, U., Underwood, J., & Aouad, G. (2008). An investigation into the applicability of building information models in geospatial environment in support of site selection and fire response management processes. Advanced engineering informatics, 22(4), 504-519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2008.06.001

Some tasks in the construction industry and urban management field such as site selection and fire response management are usually managed by using a Geographical Information System (GIS), as the tasks in these processes require a high level and amou... Read More about An investigation into the applicability of building information models in geospatial environment in support of site selection and fire response management processes.

Investigating the role of building information models as a part of an integrated data layer: A fire response management case (2007)
Journal Article
Isikdag, U., Underwood, J., Aouad, G., & Trodd, N. (2007). Investigating the role of building information models as a part of an integrated data layer: A fire response management case. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 3(2), 124-142

Building information modelling has emerged to address the issues associated with information integration and interoperability in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Today, building information models (BIMs) have become cap... Read More about Investigating the role of building information models as a part of an integrated data layer: A fire response management case.

An XML Metadata Approach to Seamless Project Information Exchange between Heterogeneous Platforms (2003)
Journal Article
Underwood, J., & Watson, A. (2003). An XML Metadata Approach to Seamless Project Information Exchange between Heterogeneous Platforms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(2), 128-145. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980310466604

A three year Esprit project - ProCure - is ultimately aiming to take a significant but achievable step forward in the application of available information and communication technology (ICT) to the large scale engineering (LSE) construction industry.... Read More about An XML Metadata Approach to Seamless Project Information Exchange between Heterogeneous Platforms.