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Ternary and quadriphase sequence diffusers (2006)
Journal Article
Angus, J., Cox, T., & D'Antonio, P. (2006). Ternary and quadriphase sequence diffusers. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 119(1), 310-319. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.2139632

A room acoustic diffuser breaks up reflected wavefronts, and this can be achieved by presenting a spatially varying surface impedance. In hybrid surfaces, varying impedance is achieved by patches of absorption and reflection, giving reflection coeffi... Read More about Ternary and quadriphase sequence diffusers.

A profiled structure with improved low frequency absorption. (2006)
Journal Article
Wu, T., Cox, T., & Lam, Y. (2006). A profiled structure with improved low frequency absorption. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 110(6), 3064-3070. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1412443

It is possible to obtain good absorption from Schroeder diffusers if suitable alterations to the design are made. Interestingly, previous work has shown that good absorption appears possible below the design frequency when the diffusers are poorly co... Read More about A profiled structure with improved low frequency absorption..

Effects of porous covering on sound attenuation by periodic arrays of cylinders. (2006)
Journal Article
Umnova, O., Attenborough, C., & Linton, J. (2006). Effects of porous covering on sound attenuation by periodic arrays of cylinders. ˜The œJournal of the Acoustical Society of America (Online), 119(1), 278-284. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.2133715

The acoustic transmission loss of a finite periodic array of long rigid cylinders, without and with porous absorbent covering, is studied both theoretically and in the laboratory. A multiple scattering model is extended to allow for the covering and... Read More about Effects of porous covering on sound attenuation by periodic arrays of cylinders..

ICT in the Construction Sector: Computing the Economic Benefits (2006)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L. (2006). ICT in the Construction Sector: Computing the Economic Benefits. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 10(1), 39-50

Any assessment of the extent of the economic benefits for the construction sector from technological change is difficult to determine accurately but in view of the construction sector’s contribution to a nation’s economy, it is important that the imp... Read More about ICT in the Construction Sector: Computing the Economic Benefits.

Engaging learners: the development of effective e-learning applications for students of the built environment (2006)
Journal Article
Dowdle, D. (2006). Engaging learners: the development of effective e-learning applications for students of the built environment. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2(1-2), 31-48

E-learning does not appear to have been as widely adopted by academics within the built environment discipline as one might have expected. The literature review and research presented in this paper put forward an argument for the introduction of e-le... Read More about Engaging learners: the development of effective e-learning applications for students of the built environment.

Researching the Sustainable City: Three Modes of Interdisciplinarity. (2006)
Journal Article
Evans, R., & Marvin, S. (2006). Researching the Sustainable City: Three Modes of Interdisciplinarity. Environment and Planning A, 38(6), 1009 -1028. https://doi.org/10.1068/a37317

In this paper we explore the practice of interdisciplinarity by examining how the UK research councils addressed the problem of the sustainable city during the 1990s. In developing their research programmes, the councils recognised that the problems... Read More about Researching the Sustainable City: Three Modes of Interdisciplinarity..

Science, Society and the university: a paradox of values (2006)
Journal Article
Perry, B. (2006). Science, Society and the university: a paradox of values. Social Epistemology, 20(3-4), 210-219. https://doi.org/10.1080/02691720600879798

The existence of conflicting messages on the role and status of the university is linked to a wider paradox of values about science in society. Value is attributed to science and assumed by the university in the context of the move to knowledge-based... Read More about Science, Society and the university: a paradox of values.

An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web (2006)
Journal Article
Ahmed, V., Shaik, A., & Aouad, G. (2006). An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2(1-2), 87-99

Recent developments in technologies make the World Wide Web more intelligent and provide higher-level services to its users through the Semantic Web. The Semantic Web is an extension of the current World Wide Web, promoting information that is intend... Read More about An ontology of construction education for e-learning via the semantic web.

The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects (2006)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2006). The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13(2), 201-215. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980610659643

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the key characteristics of the highest-performing construction projects, so that future procurement, briefing, design and construction management processes can be improved in the light of these expe... Read More about The 4Cs model of exemplary construction projects.

Benchmarking initiatives in the construction industry: lessons learned and improvement opportunities. (2006)
Journal Article
Costa, D., Formoso, C., Kagioglou, M., Alarcón, L., & Caldas, C. (2006). Benchmarking initiatives in the construction industry: lessons learned and improvement opportunities. Journal of Management in Engineering, 22(4), 158-167. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290742-597X%282006%2922%3A4%28158%29

Benchmarking is a systematic process of measuring and comparing an organization's performance against that of other similar organizations in key business activities. The lessons learned from other companies can be used to establish improvement target... Read More about Benchmarking initiatives in the construction industry: lessons learned and improvement opportunities..

The development and evaluation of an Information Technology Support System for inter-organisational collaboration in HRD (2006)
Journal Article
Ford, N. (2006). The development and evaluation of an Information Technology Support System for inter-organisational collaboration in HRD. Journal of European Industrial Training, 30(7), 569-588. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590610704411

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to evaluate the diffusion of and user response to an information technology support system (ITSS) which was designed to facilitate inter-organisational coordination and collaboration in the professional develo... Read More about The development and evaluation of an Information Technology Support System for inter-organisational collaboration in HRD.

A roadmap for nD-enabled construction (2006)
Journal Article
Lee, A., Wu, S., Aouad, G., Cooper, R., & Tah, J. (2006). A roadmap for nD-enabled construction

nD modelling is a research topic that has started to gain momentum and interest worldwide. This roadmap is an update of the 2005 RICS paper series ‘nD modelling - a driver or enabler for construction improvement?’ (Lee et al, 2005). This paper acc... Read More about A roadmap for nD-enabled construction.

Value in construction : an international study (2006)
Journal Article
Lee, A., & Barrett, P. (2006). Value in construction : an international study. International Journal of Construction Management, 6(2), 81-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2006.10773089

The concept of value is now entrenched in construction. The multiple meanings of the word ‘value’ in English – ranging all the way from value as an ethical stance, to value as in monetary amounts – aptly allows many diverse interests and concerns to... Read More about Value in construction : an international study.

Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment (2006)
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Melbourne, C., McKibbins, L., Sawar, N., & Sicilia Gaillard, C. (2006). Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment. London

Masonry arch bridges have proved to be reliable, enduring structures and remain a vital part of the road, rail and waterway infrastructure in the UK and other countries. However they are facing a number of challenges associated with their extended... Read More about Masonry arch bridges: condition appraisal and remedial treatment.

The prevalence of Neospora caninum and co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis in naturally occurring mammal populations (2006)
Journal Article
Hughes, J., Williams, R., Morley, E., Cook, D., Terry, R., Murphy, R., …Hide, G. (2006). The prevalence of Neospora caninum and co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis in naturally occurring mammal populations. Parasitology, 132(1), 29-36. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182005008784

Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii are closely related intracellular protozoan parasites associated with bovine and ovine abortion respectively. Little is known about the extent of Neospora/Toxoplasma co-infection in naturally infected population... Read More about The prevalence of Neospora caninum and co-infection with Toxoplasma gondii by PCR analysis in naturally occurring mammal populations.

Attitudes and perceptions of construction workforce on construction waste in Sri Lanka (2006)
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Kulatunga, U., Amaratunga, R., Haigh, R., & Rameezdeen, R. (2006). Attitudes and perceptions of construction workforce on construction waste in Sri Lanka. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, 17(1), 57-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777830610639440

Purpose – The construction industry consumes large amounts of natural resources, which are not properly utilised owing to the generation of waste. Construction waste has challenged the performance of the industry and its sustainable goals. The majori... Read More about Attitudes and perceptions of construction workforce on construction waste in Sri Lanka.

Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement (2006)
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Jeong, K., Kagioglou, M., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Siriwardena, M. (2006). Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13(1), 62-81. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980610646502

Purpose - Construction firms need to improve the way in which they manage their processes. Focusing on good practice and knowledge sharing within and across organisational boundaries, the purpose of this paper is to discuss recent developments on a s... Read More about Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement.

Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry (2006)
Journal Article
McDermott, P., & Khalfan, M. (2006). Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry. Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 6(2), 44-54

The main driver behind the adoption of supply chain management (SCM) philosophy into the constructin industry was the successes within other industry sectors. SCM can be defined as network of different organisations, linked upstream and downsteam in... Read More about Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry.

nD modelling for collaborative working in construction (2006)
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Aouad, G., Lee, A., & Wu, S. (2006). nD modelling for collaborative working in construction. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(1), 33-44

There is currently an abundance of research into new and emerging issues in IT to improve construction practice. Some of these initiatives have become buzzwords and have failed to deliver, largely because of a lack of a scientific foundation for cons... Read More about nD modelling for collaborative working in construction.

Evaluation of auditory and visual feedback on task performance in a virtual assembly environment. (2006)
Journal Article
Zhang, Y., Fernando, T., Xiao, H., & Travis, A. (2006). Evaluation of auditory and visual feedback on task performance in a virtual assembly environment

This paper presents the creation of an assembly simulation environment with multisensory feedback (auditory and visual), and the evaluation of the effects of auditory and visual feedback on the task performance in the context of assembly simulation i... Read More about Evaluation of auditory and visual feedback on task performance in a virtual assembly environment..