All Outputs (11)

Role of organizational culture in partnering : the experience of consultant firms in the Malaysian construction industry (2015)
Journal Article
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.

Land tenure security according to land registration systems in Iraq (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Al-ossmi, L. H., & Ahmed, V. (2015, June). Land tenure security according to land registration systems in Iraq. Presented at The 12th International Post-Graduate Research Conference 2015 MediaCityUK, Salford. Media city

Land Tenure Security (LTS) is a significant way in which the land users' rights are protected. It can be safeguarded under different forms that are included in various concepts, practices and influences which can be registered and protected officiall... Read More about Land tenure security according to land registration systems in Iraq.

Disruptive innovation : a potential approach to transform public organisations’ performance in Iraq to successfully attract FDI (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Al-Tameemi, K., Alshawi, M., & Ahmed, V. (2015, June). Disruptive innovation : a potential approach to transform public organisations’ performance in Iraq to successfully attract FDI. Presented at The 12th International Post-Graduate Research Conference in the Built Environment, Media City, Manchester

Infrastructure development is considered a key facilitator for achieving economic growth in developing countries and has a direct impact on the growth and overall development of an economy. However, meeting the significant infrastructure investment n... Read More about Disruptive innovation : a potential approach to transform public organisations’ performance in Iraq to successfully attract FDI.

Bio-inspired design material : a multipurpose case study (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Alqalami, T., Ahmed, V., & Ormerod, M. (2015, June). Bio-inspired design material : a multipurpose case study. Presented at The 12th International Post-Graduate Research Conference in the Built Environment, Media City, Manchester

Proceedings of the 12th international postgraduate research conference in the built environment (2015)
Book
Ahmed, V., Kulatunga, U., Pathirage, C., Aziz, Z., Underwood, J., Hayat, E., & Thayaparan, M. (2015). V. Ahmed, U. Kulatunga, C. Pathirage, Z. Aziz, J. Underwood, E. Hayat, & M. Thayaparan (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th international postgraduate research conference in the built environment. Salford: University of Salford

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)
Journal Article
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.

Leadership and sustainability in the built environment (2015)
Book
(2015). A. Opoku, & V. Ahmed (Eds.), Leadership and sustainability in the built environment. Abingdon: Routledge

Leadership and sustainability have separately been the subject of numerous studies in a built environment context over the years, but they have yet to be addressed together. The real impact of legislation and guidelines designed to promote sustainabi... Read More about Leadership and sustainability in the built environment.

Drivers and challenges to the adoption of sustainable construction practices (2015)
Book Chapter
Opoku, A., & Ahmed, V. (2015). Drivers and challenges to the adoption of sustainable construction practices. In A. Opoku, & V. Ahmed (Eds.), Leadership and Sustainability in the Built Environment. London,: Routledge

Leadership, culture and sustainable built environment (2015)
Other
Opoku, A., Ahmed, V., & Cruickshank, H. (2015). Leadership, culture and sustainable built environment

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 Leadership, culture and sustainable built environment.

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.