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Key issues for implementing knowledge capture initiatives in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry
Presentation / Conference
Suresh, S., Egbu, C., & Kumar, B. Key issues for implementing knowledge capture initiatives in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry. Presented at Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA), The Bartlett School, University College London, London, UK

There is now a great deal of interest among researchers and practitioners regarding the importance of knowledge management (KM) in an organisational context. Few large construction organisations have implemented and reaped the benefits of formal KM a... Read More about Key issues for implementing knowledge capture initiatives in small and medium enterprises in the UK construction industry.

Knowledge portal for addressing corporate sustainability issues: a conceptual framework
Presentation / Conference
Renukappa, S., Egbu, C., & Kumar, B. Knowledge portal for addressing corporate sustainability issues: a conceptual framework. Presented at Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA), The Bartlett School, University College London, London, UK

In the 21st century, organisations are faced with complex challenges stemming from increasing opportunities to create economic value by integrating corporate environmental and social responsibility change issues into business. Due to globalisation an... Read More about Knowledge portal for addressing corporate sustainability issues: a conceptual framework.

Knowledge mapping and knowledge communication in decision making and for providing effective solutions for a sustainable urban environment
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C. Knowledge mapping and knowledge communication in decision making and for providing effective solutions for a sustainable urban environment. Presented at Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA), The Bartlett School, University College London, London, UK

In order to be successful, sustainable developments must promote economic, social and environmental needs and benefits, focusing on inevitable trade-offs as well as synergies between these needs and benefits. Sustainability therefore means thinking i... Read More about Knowledge mapping and knowledge communication in decision making and for providing effective solutions for a sustainable urban environment.

The key challenges associated with managing sustainability-related knowledge: an empirical study
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C., & Renukappa, S. The key challenges associated with managing sustainability-related knowledge: an empirical study. Presented at INCITE/ITCSED 2006, IT Solutions for the Design and Management of Infrastructure Construction Projects, New Delhi, India,

Although featuring strongly in the professional and practitioner press, the very concept of sustainability is elusive for businesses. For businesses, the creation of economic value by integrating corporate social and environmental responsibility issu... Read More about The key challenges associated with managing sustainability-related knowledge: an empirical study.

Knowledge collaboration environment for supporting scientific communities : implications to the construction industry
Presentation / Conference
Mihindu, S., Khosrowshahi, F., & Egbu, C. Knowledge collaboration environment for supporting scientific communities : implications to the construction industry. Presented at 24th - Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, University of Glamorgan Wales UK

This research is focussed on providing a flexible and configurable infrastructure for Knowledge Management (KM) aspects of distributed collaboration. The new knowledge created through this research will help to close the scientific community�s resear... Read More about Knowledge collaboration environment for supporting scientific communities : implications to the construction industry.

A business approach to construction research
Presentation / Conference
Kashiwagi, T., Sullivan, K., Badger, W., & Egbu, C. A business approach to construction research. Presented at RICS Construction and Building Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Dublin Institute of Technology

Case study : the transformation of a procurement office
Presentation / Conference
Sullivan, K., Michael, J., & Egbu, C. Case study : the transformation of a procurement office. Presented at RICS Construction and Building Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Dublin Institute of Technology

Designing and building to minimize construction waste
Presentation / Conference
Ilozor, B., Egbu, C., & Abdelhamid, T. Designing and building to minimize construction waste. Presented at Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Safety, Quality and the Environment, Manchester, UK

Evaluating building performance of public office buildings
Presentation / Conference
Mat Yasin, M., & Egbu, C. Evaluating building performance of public office buildings. Presented at BUHU 9th International Post Graduate Research Conference, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, UK,

There is general acceptance by Facilities Management practitioners that failure to obtain feed back on the building performance can expose the facilities to serious consequences. Evaluating building performance is becoming a necessity in effectively... Read More about Evaluating building performance of public office buildings.

A review of literature on knowledge management strategy - lessons learned for the construction industry and for research
Presentation / Conference
Mohd Zin, I., & Egbu, C. A review of literature on knowledge management strategy - lessons learned for the construction industry and for research. Presented at 9th International Post Graduate Research Conference, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester UK

In business management, the management of knowledge has been touted as the way forward in ensuring the survival and resilience of organisations. But differing opinions abound as to how its strategies could be successfully managed. Despite the increas... Read More about A review of literature on knowledge management strategy - lessons learned for the construction industry and for research.

International mobility: cultural variations in learning styles and pedagogical support
Presentation / Conference
Keegan, H., & Valiuskeviciute, A. International mobility: cultural variations in learning styles and pedagogical support. Presented at IADIS International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age, Barcelona, Spain

ICT is a key element of lifelong learning and the internationalization of higher education (HE). An increasing number of HE students are becoming internationally mobile, whether virtually or physically, resulting in increasingly diverse learning situ... Read More about International mobility: cultural variations in learning styles and pedagogical support.

ESMOS WP9 report – communication trialling (tripartite blogging)
Report
Keegan, H. ESMOS WP9 report – communication trialling (tripartite blogging)

This report describes the development of a blog-based communication strategy/methodology, to enhance the tripartite relationship between international mobility students, tutors, and host organisation (both study exchange and work placement).

Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery
Presentation / Conference
Mottram, A. Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery. Presented at British Sociological Association Annual Conference, Cardiff

Abstract :

A qualitative study, utilising the Grounded Theory methodology, was undertaken to explore the experiences of patients undergoing day surgery in two day surgery units in the United Kingdom. 145 patients were interviewed on three occasio... Read More about Being in for a day doesn't count: patient experiences of day surgery.

SecRose: a data transportation layer security mechanism for wireless sensor networks
Presentation / Conference
Ekonomou, E., & Booth, K. SecRose: a data transportation layer security mechanism for wireless sensor networks. Presented at PGNet2009, Liverpool

We introduce the final version of SecRose, a mechanism
for secure transferring of data in a Wireless Sensor Network
(WSN). SecRose is based on improvements in existing proposals plus a set of distinctive novel characteristics. Major Features includ... Read More about SecRose: a data transportation layer security mechanism for wireless sensor networks.