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Vulnerability reduction of infrastructure reconstruction projects
Presentation / Conference
Palliyaguru, R., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Vulnerability reduction of infrastructure reconstruction projects. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Various infrastructure segments of numerous countries have been repeatedly subjected to natural and man-made disasters. The potential reason of damaging infrastructure facilities and their services is resultant disaster risks due to natural or man-m... Read More about Vulnerability reduction of infrastructure reconstruction projects.

Implementation of project risk management principles in community based post disaster housing reconstruction projects
Presentation / Conference
Ophiyandri, T., Amaratunga, R., & Pathirage, C. Implementation of project risk management principles in community based post disaster housing reconstruction projects. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

The large earthquakes occurrences have been increased significantly during the last decade. They have damaged millions of houses. Providing houses for survivors is not an easy task and the fail to deliver project on time, poor quality, low accountab... Read More about Implementation of project risk management principles in community based post disaster housing reconstruction projects.

The role of spatial analysis in resettlement programme
Presentation / Conference
Piyatadsananon, P., Amaratunga, R., & Keraminiyage, K. The role of spatial analysis in resettlement programme. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Number of victims from the disaster has been dramatically increasing around the world. This phenomenon causes a very high demand of emergency and temporary shelters on particular basis including the need of permanent houses in resettlement programmes... Read More about The role of spatial analysis in resettlement programme.

Gender inequality in post disaster reconstruction : does it prevail?
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Thurairajah, N., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Gender inequality in post disaster reconstruction : does it prevail?. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Dramatic increases in the occurrence of natural disasters and their immense impact on physical and social aspects of communities raised the attention of many for innovative solutions. Although disasters cease many opportunities and lives, the lives o... Read More about Gender inequality in post disaster reconstruction : does it prevail?.

Mainstreaming women’s needs with disaster risk reduction in the built environment: preliminary findings
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Ginige, K., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Mainstreaming women’s needs with disaster risk reduction in the built environment: preliminary findings. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

This paper is based on a doctoral research that aims to investigate how women’s needs can be mainstreamed into disaster risk reduction in the built environment. The paper reviews literature to emphasise the importance of gender mainstreaming in disas... Read More about Mainstreaming women’s needs with disaster risk reduction in the built environment: preliminary findings.

Reforming HEI to improve skills and knowledge on disaster resilience among construction professionals
Presentation / Conference
Thayaparan, M., Siriwardena, M., Amaratunga, R., Kaklauskas, A., & Lill, I. Reforming HEI to improve skills and knowledge on disaster resilience among construction professionals. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

The built environment is significantly affected by disasters. Firstly, built facilities are expected to withstand such situations. Secondly, the construction industry is expected to play a pivotal role in reconstruction of damaged property & infras... Read More about Reforming HEI to improve skills and knowledge on disaster resilience among construction professionals.

Capacity building of disaster waste management for disaster risk reduction
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Karunasena, G., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Capacity building of disaster waste management for disaster risk reduction. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Natural hazards are extreme events that could cause harm on both socio-economic and ecological systems which ultimately become major disasters. Therefore, identification of vulnerabilities and risks of major hazards are important for any country. Sri... Read More about Capacity building of disaster waste management for disaster risk reduction.

Identification of disaster knowledge factors: preliminary findings
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Seneviratne, T., Amaratunga, R., Haigh, R., & Pathirage, C. Identification of disaster knowledge factors: preliminary findings. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Disasters bring about the loss of lives, property, employment and damage to the physical infrastructure and the environment. The number of reported disasters has increased steadily over the past century and risen very sharply during the past decade.... Read More about Identification of disaster knowledge factors: preliminary findings.

The use of visual angle in car following traffic micro-simulation models
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Al-Obaedi, J., & Yousif, S. The use of visual angle in car following traffic micro-simulation models. Presented at International Built & Human Environment Research Week (IRW)., Salford, Greater Manchester

This paper presents a detailed literature review on car following models and methods used in describing the behaviour between two drivers of successive vehicles travelling in a traffic stream. The paper then concentrates on presenting a proposed car... Read More about The use of visual angle in car following traffic micro-simulation models.

Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK
Presentation / Conference
Wallbank, N., & James, P. Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Incorporating green areas into urban environments can aid sustainability and enhance the quality of life for those living and working in urban areas. The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between vegetation and its role within... Read More about Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK.

Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city
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European city. Presented at Urban Green Spaces - A Key for sustainable cities, Sofia, Bulgaria

Urbanization is the dominant land use change across the world. Population growth, climate change and technological change are identifi ed as three factors that have paramount importance in the historic, contemporary and future development of urban... Read More about Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city.

Atmospheric acoustic interferometer tomography of temperature and winds
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Bradley, S., von Hünerbein, S., & Haddad, A. Atmospheric acoustic interferometer tomography of temperature and winds. Presented at International Workshop on Tomography and Acoustics, Leipzig, Germany

A technique is described for multiple-path propagation time measurements in the surface layer of the atmosphere. This is based on solving simple bi-directional ray tracing equations on successively higher penetrating paths using propagation times for... Read More about Atmospheric acoustic interferometer tomography of temperature and winds.

The economic theory of production conceals opportunities for sustainability improvement
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Koskela, L., & Tommelein, I. The economic theory of production conceals opportunities for sustainability improvement. Presented at 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

In analyses of action options regarding sustainability, the economic theory of production is often used as a conceptual starting point. We contend that this theory is deficient, even counterproductive. Especially, we argue that effective options exis... Read More about The economic theory of production conceals opportunities for sustainability improvement.

Analysis framework for the interaction between lean construction and building information modelling
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Sacks, R., Dave, B., Koskela, L., & Owen, R. Analysis framework for the interaction between lean construction and building information modelling. Presented at 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

Building with Building Information Modelling (BIM) changes design and production processes. But can BIM be used to support process changes designed according to lean production and lean construction principles? To begin to answer this question we pro... Read More about Analysis framework for the interaction between lean construction and building information modelling.

Last planner system : experiences from pilot implementation in the Middle East
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Alsehaimi, A., Tzortzopoulos, P., & Koskela, L. Last planner system : experiences from pilot implementation in the Middle East. Presented at 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

The work described in this paper is devoted to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing Last Planner to improve construction planning practice in Saudi construction industry. Firstly, the primary results of implementing Last Planner System (LPS) in... Read More about Last planner system : experiences from pilot implementation in the Middle East.