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A HCI principles based framework to assess the user perception of web based Virtual Research Environments. Special issue on Capacity building for post disaster infrastructure development and management (2009)
Journal Article
Keraminiyage, K., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2009). A HCI principles based framework to assess the user perception of web based Virtual Research Environments. Special issue on Capacity building for post disaster infrastructure development and management. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 13(2), 129-142

Due to various challenges and opportunities such as globalisation of research agenda and advancements in information and communication technologies, research collaborations (both international and national) have become popular during the last decade... Read More about A HCI principles based framework to assess the user perception of web based Virtual Research Environments. Special issue on Capacity building for post disaster infrastructure development and management.

Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study (2008)
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Pathirage, C., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. (2008). Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study. Journal of Facilities Management, 6(1), 5-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725960810847431

Purpose – The paper's purpose is to identify the key knowledge variables within a facilities management (FM) environment and to develop an understanding of how FM knowledge is generated and utilised within FM organisations. Design/methodology/appr... Read More about Knowledge management practices in facilities organisations: A case study.

Exploring good practice knowledge transfer related to post tsunami housing re-construction in Sri Lanka (2008)
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Ingirige, B., Haigh, R., Malalgoda, C., & Palliyaguru, R. (2008). Exploring good practice knowledge transfer related to post tsunami housing re-construction in Sri Lanka. Journal of construction in developing countries, 13(2), 21-42

Sri Lanka was badly affected by the tsunami that occurred on 26th December 2004. The tsunami destroyed about two-thirds of the Sri Lankan coastline and affected more than 1,000,000 people. It does not only affected the lives of the community, but als... Read More about Exploring good practice knowledge transfer related to post tsunami housing re-construction in Sri Lanka.

The role of philosophical context in the development of research methodology and theory (2008)
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Pathirage, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2008). The role of philosophical context in the development of research methodology and theory. ˜The œbuilt & human environment review, 1(1), 1-10

The research strategy dictates the major direction of the research and constitutes one of the important decisions made by the researcher. However, researchers’ understanding on theory at the outset of the research guides the design of the research. T... Read More about The role of philosophical context in the development of research methodology and theory.

Performance measurement in construction research and development (2007)
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Kulatunga, U., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2007). Performance measurement in construction research and development. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 56(8), 673-688. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410400710832994

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of performance measurement (PM) within construction research and development (R&D) activities to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensi... Read More about Performance measurement in construction research and development.

The role of philosophical context in the development of theory: Towards methodological pluralism (2007)
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Pathirage, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2007). The role of philosophical context in the development of theory: Towards methodological pluralism. ˜The œbuilt & human environment review, 1(1),

The research strategy dictates the major direction of the research and constitutes one of the important decisions made by the researcher. However, researchers’ understanding on theory at the outset of the research guides the design of the research. T... Read More about The role of philosophical context in the development of theory: Towards methodological pluralism.

Tacit knowledge and organisational performance: Construction industry perspective (2007)
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Pathirage, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2007). Tacit knowledge and organisational performance: Construction industry perspective. Journal of Knowledge Management, 11(1), 15-126. https://doi.org/10.1108/13673270710728277

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of tacit knowledge in construction and to underline the significant contribution of tacit knowledge towards the organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach - Includes a re... Read More about Tacit knowledge and organisational performance: Construction industry perspective.

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.

Improving project processes : best practice case study (2004)
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Sarshar, M., Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2004). Improving project processes : best practice case study. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 4(2), 69-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170410815015

This paper describes SPICE (Structure Process Improvement for Construction Enterprises), which is a process improvement framework for construction organizations. SPICE is a five level step by step maturity framework. It assesses an organization's per... Read More about Improving project processes : best practice case study.

Assessment of facilities management process capability: NHS facilities case study (2002)
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Amaratunga, R., Haigh, R., Sarshar, M., & Baldry, D. (2002). Assessment of facilities management process capability: NHS facilities case study. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 15(6), 277-288. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860210442047

Describes a process to assess facilities management (FM) process capabilities: the structured process improvement for construction environments – facilities management (SPICE FM) approach. The SPICE FM framework is a method that FM organisations can... Read More about Assessment of facilities management process capability: NHS facilities case study.

Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects
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Haigh, R., & Sutton, R. Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(3), 270-282. https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901211263657

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify what strategies and mechanisms might be utilised to achieve an effective level of participation by multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster recovery efforts. Design/methodology/appro... Read More about Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects.

Application of the balanced scorecard concept to develop a conceptual framework to measure facilities management performance within NHS facilities
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Amaratunga, R., Haigh, R., Sarshar, M., & Baldry, D. Application of the balanced scorecard concept to develop a conceptual framework to measure facilities management performance within NHS facilities. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 15(4), 141-151. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860210431805

This paper discusses the application of the balanced score-card (BSC) concept as a widely used management framework for optimal measurement of organisational performance within NHS facilities directorates and discusses the fundamental points to cover... Read More about Application of the balanced scorecard concept to develop a conceptual framework to measure facilities management performance within NHS facilities.

Enhancing the quality and consistency of undergraduate dissertation assessment: A case study
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Pathirage, C., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. Enhancing the quality and consistency of undergraduate dissertation assessment: A case study. Quality Assurance in Education, 15(3), 271-286. https://doi.org/10.1108/09684880710773165

Purpose – This paper sets out to examine methods that can be used to enhance the quality and consistency of dissertation assessment. Design/methodology/approach – The paper includes a review of literature on quality, consistency and criteria of di... Read More about Enhancing the quality and consistency of undergraduate dissertation assessment: A case study.

Knowledge model for post-disaster management
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Kaklauskas, A., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Knowledge model for post-disaster management. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 13(2), 117-128

The main aim of this research is to help post-disaster managers to find most rational solutions by using advanced knowledge and developed Model. Post-disaster management is shared, purposeful activities based upon the development of common understand... Read More about Knowledge model for post-disaster management.