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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.

Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings
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Gledhill, D., James, P., & Davies, D. Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings. Presented at 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference in The Built and Human Environment, University of Salford

Ponds have a range of ecological, social and aesthetic values. However, little work has been done to appraise the values assigned to ponds located in an urban setting. During 2004, 10 ponds were studied in urban areas of Merseyside. Standard ecolo... Read More about Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings.

Reforming project management: the role of lean construction
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Howell, G., & Koskela, L. Reforming project management: the role of lean construction. Presented at 8th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Brighton, UK

Project management as taught by professional societies and applied in current practice must be reformed because it is inadequate today and its performance will continue to decline as projects become more uncertain, complex and pressed for speed. Proj... Read More about Reforming project management: the role of lean construction.

The prevalent theory of construction is a hindrance for innovation
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Koskela, L., & Vrijhoef, R. The prevalent theory of construction is a hindrance for innovation. Presented at 8th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Brighton, UK

It is argued that construction innovation is significantly hindered by the prevalent theory of construction, which is implicit and deficient. There are three main mechanisms through which this hindrance is being caused. Firstly, because production t... Read More about The prevalent theory of construction is a hindrance for innovation.

Motor current signal analysis using a modified bispectrum for machine fault diagnosis
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Gu, F., Shao, Y., Hu, N., Fazenda, B., & Ball, A. Motor current signal analysis using a modified bispectrum for machine fault diagnosis. Presented at ICROS-SICE International Joint Conference 2009, Fukuoka, Japan

This paper presents the use of the induction motor current to identify and quantify common faults within a two-stage reciprocating compressor. The theoretical basis is studied to understand current signal characteristics when the motor undertakes a v... Read More about Motor current signal analysis using a modified bispectrum for machine fault diagnosis.

Gearbox fault diagnosis under different operating conditions based on time synchronous average and ensemble empirical mode decomposition
Presentation / Conference
Guan, L., Gu, F., Shao, Y., Fazenda, B., & Ball, A. Gearbox fault diagnosis under different operating conditions based on time synchronous average and ensemble empirical mode decomposition. Presented at ICROS-SICE International Joint Conference 2009, Fukuoka, Japan

In this paper, a new method is proposed by combining ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD) with order tracking techniques to analyse the vibration signals from a two stage helical gearbox. The method improves EEMD results in that... Read More about Gearbox fault diagnosis under different operating conditions based on time synchronous average and ensemble empirical mode decomposition.

Acoustic based safety emergency vehicle detection for intelligent transport systems
Presentation / Conference
Fazenda, B., Atmoko, H., Gu, F., Guan, L., & Ball, A. Acoustic based safety emergency vehicle detection for intelligent transport systems. Presented at ICROS-SICE International Joint Conference 2009, Fukuoka, Japan

A system has been investigated for the detection of incoming direction of an emergency vehicle. Acoustic detection methods based on a cross microphone array have been implemented. It is shown that source detection based on time delay estimation outpe... Read More about Acoustic based safety emergency vehicle detection for intelligent transport systems.

Introducing last planner - Finnish experiences
Presentation / Conference
Koskenvesa, A., & Koskela, L. Introducing last planner - Finnish experiences. Presented at 11th Joint CIB International Symposium - Combining Forces., Helsinki, Finland

The Last Planner method1 represents a radically different manner of controlling production in construction. Even if its benefits are widely observed, it is also a common observation that the introduction of the Last Planner method to a site, into a c... Read More about Introducing last planner - Finnish experiences.

Which kind of science is construction management?
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Koskela, L. Which kind of science is construction management?. Presented at 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Manchester, UK

It is argued that the mainstream views on the nature of construction management are insufficient, and as one consequence of this, the relevance of construction management has been questioned. As a solution to this situation, construction management... Read More about Which kind of science is construction management?.

From search engine optimisation to search engine marketing management: development of a new area for information systems research
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Heinze, A., Fletcher, G., & Chadwick, C. From search engine optimisation to search engine marketing management: development of a new area for information systems research. Presented at UK Academy for Information Systems 15th Annual Conference 2010 “Information Systems: Past, Present and Looking to the Future”, Oriel College, University of Oxford

Search Engine Optimisation was a term used by web developers in the late 90s to highlight the importance of increasing a website’s position in search engines’ results. Further development of the Internet in terms of the diversity of its users and use... Read More about From search engine optimisation to search engine marketing management: development of a new area for information systems research.

Facebook, YouTube, MySpace: can Web 2.0 social networking sites nudge the boardroom – the evolution of CRN 2.0 research agenda?
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Griffiths, M., Heinze, A., Light, B., Kiveal, P., & Sethi, T. Facebook, YouTube, MySpace: can Web 2.0 social networking sites nudge the boardroom – the evolution of CRN 2.0 research agenda?. Presented at UK Academy for Information Systems 15th Annual Conference 2010 “Information Systems: Past, Present and Looking to the Future”, Oriel College, University of Oxford

The lessons learned from the social networking sites and the related research have produced a number of reasons for the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in the corporate environment. The users of Web 2.0 technologies such as FaceBook, YouTube and MyS... Read More about Facebook, YouTube, MySpace: can Web 2.0 social networking sites nudge the boardroom – the evolution of CRN 2.0 research agenda?.

The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient
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Mottram, A. The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient. Presented at British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Conference, Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients undergoing day surgery utilising a sociological framework for analysis. Although day surgery (ambulatory surgery) has become a global phenomenon little sociological research has been un... Read More about The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient.

Position paper on theory in through life management
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Koskela, L., Rooke, J., & Siriwardena, M. Position paper on theory in through life management. Presented at International built and Human Environment Research Week (IRW) 2009: International Research Symposium, The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, UK

The objective of this position paper is to review, from a theoretical point of view, the practice of and research on through life management. It is argued that the rationale of TLM is elusive and its theoretical basis insufficient. Regarding inform... Read More about Position paper on theory in through life management.

What triggers management innovation?
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L., & Rooke, J. What triggers management innovation?. 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

There is a popular tendency in management science towards what could be called “theory denial”: the denial of the significance of theory for the development of management thought and action. We contend that this theory denial is just wrong, in the li... Read More about What triggers management innovation?.

Through-life management of built facilities : towards a framework for analysis
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Koskela, L., Siriwardena, M., & Rooke, J. Through-life management of built facilities : towards a framework for analysis. Presented at 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Manchester, UK

Although built facilities are required to cater to changing requirements over time, effective through-life management is absent as an in-process activity from most large scale procurements. Through a review of key literature, several approaches whi... Read More about Through-life management of built facilities : towards a framework for analysis.

Facilitators and barriers to the integration of healthcare service and building design
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Codinhoto, R., Tzortzopoulos, P., Rooke, J., Kagioglou, M., & Koskela, L. Facilitators and barriers to the integration of healthcare service and building design. Presented at 16th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, University of Salford, Manchester, UK

Service design research recognises the importance of infrastructure design in the achievement of streamlined service delivery. Although research about service design and building design is abundant, very little is known about the integration of the... Read More about Facilitators and barriers to the integration of healthcare service and building design.

Innovations in construction - lessons learned from four innovative organizations
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Egbu, C. Innovations in construction - lessons learned from four innovative organizations. Presented at COBRA 1999: RICS Construction and Building Research Conference, The Challenge of Change: Construction and Building for the New Millennium, School of Construction and Property Management, University of Salford