All Outputs (20)

The benefits of BIM use to improve information flow; making the design process more leaner (2022)
Thesis
Mollasalehi, S. The benefits of BIM use to improve information flow; making the design process more leaner. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry faces many problems, such as poor productivity and efficiency, that mainly occur during the design process. Many construction problems associated with the design process are due to a lack of effective information flow manage... Read More about The benefits of BIM use to improve information flow; making the design process more leaner.

Handbook of research on driving transformational change in the digital built environment (2021)
Book
Underwood, J., & Shelbourn, M. (2021). J. Underwood, & M. Shelbourn (Eds.), Handbook of research on driving transformational change in the digital built environment. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-6600-8

The construction industry is amidst a digital transformation that is focused on addressing well-documented issues and calls for significant improvements and changes through increased productivity, whole-life value, client focus, reduction of waste, a... Read More about Handbook of research on driving transformational change in the digital built environment.

Transforming the productivity of people in the built environment : emergence of a digital competency management ecosystem (2021)
Book Chapter
Underwood, J., Shelbourn, M., Carlton, D., Zhao, G., Simpson, M., Aksenova, G., & Mollasalehi, S. (2021). Transforming the productivity of people in the built environment : emergence of a digital competency management ecosystem. In J. Underwood, & M. Shelbourn (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Driving Transformational Change in the Digital Built Environment (430-466). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-6600-8.ch017

This chapter explores how we create and support a digitally enabled, agile, competent, and ultimately, productive workforce and determines the key research questions that need to be addressed if Digital Built Britain (DBB) is to provide return on inv... Read More about Transforming the productivity of people in the built environment : emergence of a digital competency management ecosystem.

A digital prototype for collaborative conceptual design in the Thai AEC sector (2020)
Thesis
Jaraskumjonkul, T. A digital prototype for collaborative conceptual design in the Thai AEC sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry is currently driving to reach a high level of achievement for future sustainable built environments. The UK and USA models for the building design and construction process have been developed to enable relevant stakeholders... Read More about A digital prototype for collaborative conceptual design in the Thai AEC sector.

Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs (2020)
Thesis
Ekundayo, D. Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs. (Thesis). University of Salford

The education and development needs of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) students has received a great deal of attention in recent years. The dynamic nature of the construction industry coupled with the ever-changing needs of clients h... Read More about Quantity surveying education and the benchmarking of future needs.

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

A decision support framework for site safety monitoring using RFID and BIM (2014)
Thesis
Sattineni, A. A decision support framework for site safety monitoring using RFID and BIM. (Thesis). University of Salford, College of Science and Technology

Supervision of construction workers on a site is crucial to ensure construction worker safety, to maintain the quality of work performed and to maintain acceptable levels of productivity. The act of supervision itself requires the site superintendent... Read More about A decision support framework for site safety monitoring using RFID and BIM.

IPGRC 2013: International post graduate research conference (2013)
Book
(2013). V. Ahmed, C. Egbu, J. Underwood, A. Lee, & P. Chynoweth (Eds.), IPGRC 2013: International post graduate research conference. Salford: University of Salford

Welcome to the 11th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC13), which is hosted by the School of the Built Environment, at the University of Salford Media City Campus. The school currently has over 250 postgraduat... Read More about IPGRC 2013: International post graduate research conference.

An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland (2012)
Thesis
Scully, R. An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

Knowledge is the prime source of competitive advantage among small and micro construction consultancy companies (SMCCC) in Ireland today. The context and structure of the thesis is presented and explained. The literature review will discuss how a... Read More about An implementation roadmap for knowledge sharing for small and micro companies (SMC) in Ireland.

Exploring the level of readiness and identifying Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful adoption of the Virtual Team (VT) mode of work into the Omani Commercial Banking Sector (OCBS) (2012)
Thesis
Alhousary, T. Exploring the level of readiness and identifying Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful adoption of the Virtual Team (VT) mode of work into the Omani Commercial Banking Sector (OCBS). (Thesis). University of Salford

Knowledge has been realized as an invaluable intangible asset and source of organisations' competitive advantage. Research on knowledge is as long as human civilization history. The knowledge management (KM) field of research has grown steadily re... Read More about Exploring the level of readiness and identifying Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful adoption of the Virtual Team (VT) mode of work into the Omani Commercial Banking Sector (OCBS).

A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey (2012)
Thesis
Ozmen, E. A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey. (Thesis). The University of Salford

SMEs have been recognised as important actors of commercial activity most specifically since the second half of the 20th century. Although understanding its customer potential has been named a top priority among many sectors, there is a limited body... Read More about A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey.

The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya (2011)
Thesis
Faraj, M. The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the delivery of banking products and services has triggered a new wave of financial innovation electronic banking technology; more commonly referred to as e-banking technology. A revi... Read More about The development of a framework to aid the identification of factors inhibiting bank staff's attitude towards e-banking adoption in Libya.

Delivering BIM to the UK Market (2009)
Book Chapter
Bew, M., & Underwood, J. (2009). Delivering BIM to the UK Market. In J. Underwood, & U. Isikdag (Eds.), Handbook of research on building information modeling and construction informatics: concepts and technologies (30-64). New York: IGI Global

Technology has developed dramatically over the past five and particularly three decades. The way we live our lives has changed and is set to change ever more with the effects this technology has on our planet’s environment. Construction is one of the... Read More about Delivering BIM to the UK Market.

Geospatial views for RESTful BIM (2009)
Book Chapter
Isikdag, U., Underwood, J., Kuruoglu, M., & Abdul-Rahman, A. (2009). Geospatial views for RESTful BIM. In J. Underwood, & U. Isikdag (Eds.), Handbook of research on building information modeling and construction informatics: concepts and technologies (473-482). New York: IGI Global

In the near future Building Information Modelling will be applied in different areas of the AEC industry. Building Information Models (BIMs) will be used as resources to enable interoperability of software and ‘Building Information Modelling’ based I... Read More about Geospatial views for RESTful BIM.

Handbook of research on building information modeling and construction informatics: Concepts and technologies (2009)
Book
(2009). J. Underwood, & U. Isikdag (Eds.), Handbook of research on building information modeling and construction informatics: Concepts and technologies. New York: IGI Global

Barriers to successful application of information technology in Botswana (2008)
Thesis
Mogotlhwane, T. Barriers to successful application of information technology in Botswana. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research looked at barriers to successful applications of information and communication technology (ICT) in Botswana. Botswana has high investments in ICT infrastructure development in the public service. However, there is still concern about se... Read More about Barriers to successful application of information technology in Botswana.

Visual programming of customizable building components
Presentation / Conference
Veliz, A., Kocaturk, T., & Medjdoub, B. Visual programming of customizable building components. Presented at 10th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), Mary Seacole Building, The University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Information Technology Business Value Model for Engineering and Construction Industry
Thesis
Kassim, Y. Information Technology Business Value Model for Engineering and Construction Industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

The idea that the deployment and strategic utilization of information technology (IT) resources as factors of production can be used by organisations to improve performances has been around for many decades. The contributions of the IT resources in i... Read More about Information Technology Business Value Model for Engineering and Construction Industry.

Strategic framework for individual target setting and team effectiveness in the Government of Abu Dhabi
Thesis
Alnaqbi, Y. Strategic framework for individual target setting and team effectiveness in the Government of Abu Dhabi. (Thesis). University of Salford

Developed countries has long been paying attention to performance management (PM) field. Team and individual performance were always part of PM framework that were an area for research and development. Countries as well as oorganizations have increa... Read More about Strategic framework for individual target setting and team effectiveness in the Government of Abu Dhabi.

Low energy–low carbon acute hospital engineering design and operation in the UK : analysis of the impact of In-Use
Thesis
Bacon, M. Low energy–low carbon acute hospital engineering design and operation in the UK : analysis of the impact of In-Use. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis introduces an innovative contribution to the low energy - low carbon design of acute hospitals in the UK. The need for innovation in acute hospital design arises from the consistently poor energy and carbon performance of the health care... Read More about Low energy–low carbon acute hospital engineering design and operation in the UK : analysis of the impact of In-Use.