All Outputs (11)

Simplified research methods: with exercises and examples (2020)
Book

This unique collection of ten chapters gives you the essential knowledge for research methods and academic writing. Educational researchers should use this book as a dissertation/thesis writing guide. This book is carefully considering the benefits f... Read More about Simplified research methods: with exercises and examples.

Development of a collaborative innovation management framework to assist in the utilisation of agricultural waste as building materials in Nigeria (2020)
Thesis

The high cost of building materials in Nigeria is creating a shortfall of conventional building materials, which is also exacerbating the housing crisis in Nigerian urban areas. In view of the above, there is an urgent need to produce low cost, susta... Read More about Development of a collaborative innovation management framework to assist in the utilisation of agricultural waste as building materials in Nigeria.

Models of training needs assessment for the Iraqi construction industry (2014)
Thesis

Construction companies are the engines that drive a nation’s economy and must train their workforce effectively to enhance their performance. It has been recognised that training is the most effective tool for improving the performance and efficiency... Read More about Models of training needs assessment for the Iraqi construction industry.

A framework to assess the sustainability of an employee suggestion system in the UAE organizations (2012)
Thesis

Employee Suggestion Systems (ESS) is a tool widely used by the corporations to
elicit employees' creative ideas. It will elicit suggestions from employees, classify
them, and dispatch them to the "experts" for evaluation. After this, the suggestion... Read More about A framework to assess the sustainability of an employee suggestion system in the UAE organizations.

A usability based model for suggestion system evaluation of infrastructure organisations in the UAE (2012)
Thesis

This thesis was started with an aim to develop a usability based assessment model for
suggestion systems. A review of literature highlighted fifteen variables that act as drivers for
suggestion system success. In order to apply the concept of usabi... Read More about A usability based model for suggestion system evaluation of infrastructure organisations in the UAE.

An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives (2012)
Thesis

Free/Open Source (F/OSS) refers to software that is available for free download and is
usually packaged along with its source code. The F/OSS phenomenon has gathered an
immense impetus in the past one or two decades. F/OSS differs from commercial o... Read More about An evaluative framework to measure the maturity of Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) from user perspectives.

Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects (2012)
Thesis

Malaysia, like any other developing country, considers the construction industry as one of the main
contributors to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is currently facing a housing shortfall crisis. Due to
the combination of infamous problems ass... Read More about Development of a framework of critical success factors (CSFs) for effective integrated design team delivery in Malaysian IBS projects.

Developing a strategy for the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Libya
Thesis

In the 21st century, sustainability has become an urgent concern for the construction industry worldwide. It has been seen as one of the most significant challenges at the present time.
Nowadays, the theory of sustainability is considered as a cen... Read More about Developing a strategy for the implementation of sustainable construction practices in Libya.

Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors)
Thesis

Globalization, restructuring and new technology developments in each and every sector has bought tremendous changes in all aspects of business and human lifestyles. One of the major changes that took place in business is change technology. Technology... Read More about Assessing resistance to technological change for improved job performance in the UAE (public sectors).

An empirical study of quality culture in the construction industry : A GCC Context
Thesis

Keywords: Quality, quality culture, construction industry, organisational culture, GCC, construction, critical success factors, strategy, management, leadership, continuity, infrastructure
Quality has proven to be an effective management concept in... Read More about An empirical study of quality culture in the construction industry : A GCC Context.

Visual programming of customizable building components
Presentation / Conference Contribution