All Outputs (27)

Knowledge influences on perception of innovation drivers for sustainable housing delivery models (2020)
Journal Article
Ayoade, O., & Ahmed, V. (2020). Knowledge influences on perception of innovation drivers for sustainable housing delivery models. International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJKMS.2020.105070

This paper demonstrates the impact of knowledge sharing on the perception of innovation drivers for affordable housing, with a focus on the Community Land Trust Shared Equity Housing Model (CLT SEHM). In the context of a competitive housing sector, t... Read More about Knowledge influences on perception of innovation drivers for sustainable housing delivery models.

An assessment of industry position on shared equity housing model development in the UK (2019)
Journal Article
Ayoade, O., & Ahmed, V. (2019). An assessment of industry position on shared equity housing model development in the UK. International journal of qualitative research in services (Online), 3(2), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJQRS.2019.103760

This paper investigated affordable housing problems and how they impact the development of Shared Equity Housing Models (SEHM) with emphasis on the Community Land Trust (CLT). The methodological approach identified and tackled inherent industry sour... Read More about An assessment of industry position on shared equity housing model development in the UK.

Interoperability optimisation for shared equity housing model development and FTB homeownership in the UK (2019)
Journal Article
Ayoade, O., Ahmed, V., & Baldry, D. (2019). Interoperability optimisation for shared equity housing model development and FTB homeownership in the UK. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 12(4), 558-580. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-12-2017-0110

Purpose – This paper assessed financial interoperability implications associated with First Time Buyers (FTB) in housing development and the role of the Community Land Trust Shared Equity Housing Model (CLT SEHM). Design/Methodology/Approach – T... Read More about Interoperability optimisation for shared equity housing model development and FTB homeownership in the UK.

Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector (2018)
Journal Article
Ahmed, V., Aziz, Z., Tezel, A., & Riaz, Z. (2018). Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1436-1453. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2018-0035

Purpose: This paper explores the current challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Design/methodology/approach: Following a comprehensive literature review, the data mining concept was investigated through a workshop with industry e... Read More about Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector.

Collaboration environments for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises: success factors in implementation (2018)
Journal Article
Abuelmaatti, A., & Ahmed, V. (2018). Collaboration environments for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises: success factors in implementation. International Journal of Information Technology and Management, 17(4), 313-333. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJITM.2018.10013506

Collaboration in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector increases productivity, improves quality, competitiveness and profitability. This poses the problem of what are the most appropriate collaboration methods available. With bu... Read More about Collaboration environments for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises: success factors in implementation.

Building integrated agriculture information modelling (BIAIM) : an integrated approach towards urban agriculture (2017)
Journal Article
Khan, R., Aziz, Z., & Ahmed, V. (2018). Building integrated agriculture information modelling (BIAIM) : an integrated approach towards urban agriculture. Sustainable Cities and Society, 37(Feb 18), 594-607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2017.10.027

Urbanisation is transforming human societies in many ways. Besides bringing benefits to people in cities, it also has negative impacts such as food security. One way to meet the challenge is urban agriculture; however, traditional agricultural practi... Read More about Building integrated agriculture information modelling (BIAIM) : an integrated approach towards urban agriculture.

The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges (2017)
Journal Article
opportunities and challenges. Facilities, 35(13/14), 725-745. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-06-2016-0064

Purpose: This paper explores the current condition of the Big Data concept with its related barriers, drivers, opportunities and perceptions in the AEC industry with an emphasis on Facilities Management (FM). Design/methodology/approach: Followin... Read More about The future of big data in facilities management : opportunities and challenges.

Building information modelling and vertical farming : data integration to manage facilities and processes (2017)
Journal Article
Khan, R., & Ahmed, V. (2017). Building information modelling and vertical farming : data integration to manage facilities and processes. Facilities, 35(13/14), 710-724. https://doi.org/10.1108/f-03-2016-0026

Purpose The UN statistics shows that the world’s population is expected to be 9 billion by the 2050. As a result, the food production must also to be raised 70% or more. Vertical Farming (VF) is an innovative alternative approaches to meet the chal... Read More about Building information modelling and vertical farming : data integration to manage facilities and processes.

Land policy, authorities and their interplays in Iraq (2016)
Journal Article
Al-ossmi, L., Ahmed, V., & Al-Mosawi, A. (2016). Land policy, authorities and their interplays in Iraq

The objective of the paper is to understand the dynamics of land tenure arrangements and their interplays in Iraqi urban areas. This paper was carried out in Iraq, it represents an attempt to evaluate the essential features and roles of land sector... Read More about Land policy, authorities and their interplays in Iraq.

Land tenure administration : towards a regulatory backdrop to land tenure in Iraq (2016)
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Al-ossmi, L. H., & Ahmed, V. (2016). Land tenure administration : towards a regulatory backdrop to land tenure in Iraq. Land Use Policy, 57(22), 250-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2016.05.016

This paper discusses some of those aspects of land law in the Iraqi case that might have a direct bearing onnational development or retardation. In so doing it will follow a reviewing to the historical-developmentalapproach to questions of legal doct... Read More about Land tenure administration : towards a regulatory backdrop to land tenure in Iraq.

Role of organizational culture in partnering : the experience of consultant firms in the Malaysian construction industry (2015)
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Akmar Abdul Nifaa, F., Ahmed, V., & Abdul Rahima, S. (2015). Role of organizational culture in partnering : the experience of consultant firms in the Malaysian construction industry. Jurnal Teknologi, 77(5), 29-34. https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v77.6110

As a new integrated procurement approach, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) has been introduced as an alternative towards improving sustainability and integrated construction performance. Currently, however, most of the project procurement or method... Read More about Role of organizational culture in partnering : the experience of consultant firms in the Malaysian construction industry.

Leadership style of sustainability professionals in the UK construction industry (2015)
Journal Article
Opoku, A., Ahmed, V., & Cruickshank, H. (2015). Leadership style of sustainability professionals in the UK construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(2), 184 -201. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2013-0075

Purpose– Leadership is a significant success factor in promoting sustainability practices in the construction industry. Sustainability is an integral part of the construction industry and affects all aspects of construction business operations. The p... Read More about Leadership style of sustainability professionals in the UK construction industry.

Organizational leadership role in the delivery of sustainable construction projects in UK (2015)
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Opoku, A., Cruickshank, H., & Ahmed, V. (2015). Organizational leadership role in the delivery of sustainable construction projects in UK. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(2), 154-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2013-0074

Purpose – Sustainable construction project delivery should be supported by committed and inspirational leadership, with a clear understanding of the sustainability challenge. Construction organizations need intra-organizational leadership that pro... Read More about Organizational leadership role in the delivery of sustainable construction projects in UK.

Success factors for ICT implementation in Saudi secondary schools : from the perspective of ICT directors, head teachers, teachers and students (2015)
Journal Article
Albugami, S., & Ahmed, V. (2015). Success factors for ICT implementation in Saudi secondary schools : from the perspective of ICT directors, head teachers, teachers and students. International journal of education and development using information and communication technology, 11(1), 36-54

The role of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in education is undisputed globally. Therefore, many developed and developing countries have invested heavily in the ICT sector in education. Saudi Arabia is one of these countries. However,... Read More about Success factors for ICT implementation in Saudi secondary schools : from the perspective of ICT directors, head teachers, teachers and students.

An assessment of land use sources of barriers and the community-based housing model in the UK (2014)
Journal Article
Oladotun, A., & Ahmed, V. (2014). An assessment of land use sources of barriers and the community-based housing model in the UK. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 7(4), 539 -558. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-02-2013-0012

Purpose – The aim of this study is to define land use policy sources of barriers to community-based housing options in practice. Design/methodology/approach – The paper accentuated the need to tackle land use sources of barrier to Community La... Read More about An assessment of land use sources of barriers and the community-based housing model in the UK.

Collaborative technologies for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises : implementation survey (2014)
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Abuelmaatti, A., & Ahmed, V. (2014). Collaborative technologies for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises : implementation survey. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 19, 210-224

SUMMARY: Although emerging technologies offer the AEC sector many opportunities for collaborative working, unfortunately the companies adopting these technologies usually fail in achieving the full benefits from their implementations despite previo... Read More about Collaborative technologies for small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises : implementation survey.

A review of traditional project procurement towards integrated practice (2014)
Journal Article
Nifa, F., Mohd Nasrun Mohd, N., & Ahmed, V. (2014). A review of traditional project procurement towards integrated practice. American-Eurasian journal of sustainable agriculture, 8(2), 65-70

As a new integrated procurement approach, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) has been introduced as an alternative towards improving sustainability and integrated construction performance. Currently, however, most of the project procurement or method... Read More about A review of traditional project procurement towards integrated practice.

Embracing sustainability practices in UK construction organizations : challenges facing intra-organizational leadership (2014)
Journal Article
Opoku, A., & Ahmed, V. (2014). Embracing sustainability practices in UK construction organizations : challenges facing intra-organizational leadership. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(1), 90-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-02-2013-0001

Purpose– Adopting sustainable construction practices minimizes the overall environmental impact of the built asset throughout its whole life. Currently, there is demand from key stakeholders in the construction industry for organization to deliver su... Read More about Embracing sustainability practices in UK construction organizations : challenges facing intra-organizational leadership.

Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience (2013)
Journal Article
Ijasan, K., & Ahmed, V. (2013). Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 6(2), 163-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-11-2011-0051

Purpose – The endless and recurrent nature of community regeneration is of massive concern to any government due to the financial and human resources requested. Past research has suggested that by involving members of the community in the process of... Read More about Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience.

Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations (2013)
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Opoku, A., & Ahmed, V. (2013). Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (Online), 2(2), 120-130. https://doi.org/10.7492/IJAEC.2013.012

There is an increasing demand from UK construction industry stakeholders to address the issue of sustainable construction. As a key sector in the delivery of a sustainable built environment, the construction industry needs to have a clear understandi... Read More about Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations.