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Wealth measurement and the role of built asset investment : an empirical comparison (2019)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., & Ruddock, S. (2019). Wealth measurement and the role of built asset investment : an empirical comparison. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(5), 766-778. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2018-0290

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the role of investment in built assets in the achievement of economic growth as part of a wealth measurement approach and to undertake an analysis of the relative importance of such investment as part of... Read More about Wealth measurement and the role of built asset investment : an empirical comparison.

The financial and economic challenges of housing provision for an ageing society (2016)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., & Ruddock, S. (2016). The financial and economic challenges of housing provision for an ageing society. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 21(2), 85-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-04-2016-0017

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to assess the critical financial and economic issues associated with the provision of adequate housing in the UK in the face of current and future demographic change. Design/methodology/approach... Read More about The financial and economic challenges of housing provision for an ageing society.

Economic value determination as a strategy for building resilient communities in the Niger Delta region (2016)
Journal Article
Akujuru, V., & Ruddock, L. (2016). Economic value determination as a strategy for building resilient communities in the Niger Delta region. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 20(3), 239-251. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2016.1191558

In a novel approach to disaster resilience that embodies a multidisciplinary problem solving process in determining the value of damaged property, a framework has been developed for determining the economic value of damages to property due to contami... Read More about Economic value determination as a strategy for building resilient communities in the Niger Delta region.

Dichotomising compulsory land acquisition and land contamination valuations (2015)
Journal Article
Akujuru, V., & Ruddock, L. (2015). Dichotomising compulsory land acquisition and land contamination valuations. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(3), 268-288. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-11-2013-0040

Purpose – This study aims at identifying the consequences of adopting statutory rather than market basis in assessing damages due to contamination to land. Most valuations undertaken to assess compensation for damages due to contamination on land are... Read More about Dichotomising compulsory land acquisition and land contamination valuations.

UK construction companies’ strategies in the face of business cycles (2014)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., Kheir, A., & Ruddock, S. (2014). UK construction companies’ strategies in the face of business cycles. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 18(3), 225-237. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2014.927400

Firms in the construction industry have always had to deal with the challenges of the economic cycle and develop strategies to deal with the resulting fluctuations in their business environment. In the context of the 2008–2011 double-dip recession in... Read More about UK construction companies’ strategies in the face of business cycles.

Contributions of women managers to UK construction industry (2014)
Book Chapter
Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2014). Contributions of women managers to UK construction industry. In D. Amaratunga, R. Haigh, L. Ruddock, K. Keraminiyage, U. Kulatunga, & C. Pathirage (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction in a Changing World, in Kandalana, Sri Lanka. University of Salford

Women managers are highly under-represented in the UK construction industry, which is typically considered as male-dominated, despite the various initiatives taken by the government and other organisations to improve the status of women in constructi... Read More about Contributions of women managers to UK construction industry.

The determination of compensation payable in the Niger Delta for compulsory acquisition and the need for sustainable practice (2014)
Journal Article
Akujuru, V., & Ruddock, L. (2014). The determination of compensation payable in the Niger Delta for compulsory acquisition and the need for sustainable practice. Journal of sustainable development in Africa, 16(2), 102-114

The right to compensation for the compulsory acquisition of real property is constitutional and most enabling laws prescribe valuation methods to be adopted in determining the compensation payable. This paper aims at ascertaining the implications... Read More about The determination of compensation payable in the Niger Delta for compulsory acquisition and the need for sustainable practice.

Adoption of sustainable retrofit in UK social housing (2013)
Journal Article
Swan, W., Ruddock, L., Smith, L., & Fitton, R. (2013). Adoption of sustainable retrofit in UK social housing. Structural survey, 31(3), 181-193. https://doi.org/10.1108/SS-12-2012-0039

Purpose – The study was designed to assess the knowledge, adoption and perceived effectiveness of sustainable retrofit technologies within the UK social housing sector. Design/methodology/approach – The study was undertaken using a s... Read More about Adoption of sustainable retrofit in UK social housing.

Low carbon retrofit : attitudes and readiness within the social housing sector (2013)
Journal Article
Swan, W., Ruddock, L., & Smith, L. (2013). Low carbon retrofit : attitudes and readiness within the social housing sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(5), 522-535. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2012-0112

Purpose – The study was designed to assess the attitudes, strategic readiness and drivers and barriers to the adoption of sustainable retrofit within the UK social housing sector. Design/methodology/approach – The study was undertaken using a str... Read More about Low carbon retrofit : attitudes and readiness within the social housing sector.

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

Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact (2010)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., Amaratunga, R., Wanigaratne, N., & Palliyaguru, R. (2010). Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 14(3), 217-230. https://doi.org/10.3846/ijspm.2010.16

The “construction output shock” that was generated by the massive reconstruction programmes after the Indian Ocean tsunami in Sri Lanka spread through the economic system and was reflected in economic indicators due to the multiple linkages that the... Read More about Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact.

Key factors that impact the expansion of multinational hotel companies into developing countries : Libyan context (2009)
Thesis
Abusa, M. Key factors that impact the expansion of multinational hotel companies into developing countries : Libyan context. (Thesis). University of Salford

Multinational hotel companies (MHCs) have played a significant role in the development and continuity of the travel and tourism industry in the world. The presence of these companies in the accommodation sector continues to increase. In some countri... Read More about Key factors that impact the expansion of multinational hotel companies into developing countries : Libyan context.

The determinants of foreign direct investment in developing countries : the case of Libya (2009)
Thesis
Teeb, A. The determinants of foreign direct investment in developing countries : the case of Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) represents an important indicator of the increasing interdependence of economies among countries of the world. FDI in its various forms is considered as the artery that maintains the continuity of the l... Read More about The determinants of foreign direct investment in developing countries : the case of Libya.

How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya (2008)
Thesis
Sheibani, G. How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research is intended to study how to attract Foreign Direct Investment to invest specifically in the housing sector in Libya. An exploratory methodology has been adopted in this research, and multi-methods (qualitative and quantitative) are used... Read More about How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya.

Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors (2007)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Abbott, C., Sexton, M., & Ruddock, L. (2007). Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors. RICS research review series, 7(20), 1-21

The construction and property industries have a poor reputation for innovation. Indeed, this reputation appears to be backed by official statistics which projects these industries as being devoid of innovative activity. However, the reputation is un... Read More about Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors.