All Outputs (12)

Thermal comfort assessment of primary school children in a warm and humid climate : a case study of Imo State, Nigeria (2020)
Thesis
MUNONYE, C. Thermal comfort assessment of primary school children in a warm and humid climate : a case study of Imo State, Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Thermal comfort study in buildings gained unprecedented momentum in recent times because of the concern over climate change. The increasing temperature caused by climate change is likely impacting the comfort and the health of building occupants, esp... Read More about Thermal comfort assessment of primary school children in a warm and humid climate : a case study of Imo State, Nigeria.

Influence of human factors on the safety performance in Saudi Arabian construction industry (2020)
Thesis
Azmat, Y. Influence of human factors on the safety performance in Saudi Arabian construction industry. (Thesis). Univeristy of Salford

In Saudi Arabia, the construction industry is inflicted with the occurrence of many accidents. Reports released by the government show that the Saudi Arabian construction industry is responsible for the highest number of accidents as compared to th... Read More about Influence of human factors on the safety performance in Saudi Arabian construction industry.

Developing a framework for robust safety management in Ghana’s upstream oil and gas industry (2020)
Thesis
Horbah, F. Developing a framework for robust safety management in Ghana’s upstream oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ghana, as an emerging oil and gas producing country, is expected to have an improved, or a new approach to manage safety to prevent major hazard incidents in the industry. Given the country’s experience of poor risk governance regimes before the emer... Read More about Developing a framework for robust safety management in Ghana’s upstream oil and gas industry.

14th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019 Book of Abstracts 16-17 December 2019 (2020)
Book
(2020). A. Marshall-Ponting, Y. Ji, K. Keraminiyage, A. Lee, T. Poppelreuter, W. Swan, …E. van-Dijk (Eds.), 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019 Book of Abstracts 16-17 December 2019. Salford: University of Salford

This Book of Abstracts provides a flavour of the various papers and presentations that have been contributed to the conference by the postgraduate delegates, covering the areas of Business, Economics and Finance; Property and Project Management; ICT,... Read More about 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019 Book of Abstracts 16-17 December 2019.

Conference proceedings of the 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment (2019)
Book
(2019). A. Marshall-Ponting, Y. Ji, K. Keraminiyage, A. Lee, T. Poppelreuter, W. Swan, …H. van Dijk (Eds.), Conference proceedings of the 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment. Salford: University of Salford

Conference Proceedings of the 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019: Contemporary and Future Directions in the Built Environment

Design performance specification for school buildings in the vicinity of gas flaring in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria (2018)
Thesis
Ogbonda, U. (in press). Design performance specification for school buildings in the vicinity of gas flaring in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

It is evident from research that there is a strong link between poor indoor environments, external façade of school buildings, schoolchildren’s health and academic performance. In order to provide a better indoor environment for schoolchildren, meeti... Read More about Design performance specification for school buildings in the vicinity of gas flaring in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria.

An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2"
Presentation / Conference
Dadmehr, N., & Coates, S. An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2". Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

In the UK the objective of BIM mandate in 2011 was to develop a strategy for introducing and implementing BIM Level 2. PAS 1192-2:2013 was published by BSI and came into effect from February 2013, focused specifically on project delivery and provid... Read More about An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2".

Consultative approach to BIM implementation
Presentation / Conference
Dadmehr, N., & Coates, S. Consultative approach to BIM implementation. Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

Building Information Modeling is transforming AECOO industry, it introduces new approaches and new technology as well as collaborative working environment amongst different stakeholders. BIM requires new method of management adapted to the new conc... Read More about Consultative approach to BIM implementation.

Revaluating megaproject cost overruns : putting changes into perspective
Presentation / Conference
Walsh, A., & Walker, P. Revaluating megaproject cost overruns : putting changes into perspective. Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

The vast sums of money involved in megaprojects, and the perceived lack of public benefit, create controversy. Flyvberg’ s iron law asserts that megaprojects are over budget, over time, under benefits, over and over again (Flyvberg, 2018). More recen... Read More about Revaluating megaproject cost overruns : putting changes into perspective.

Performance measurement and management within construction firms in Saint Lucia
Thesis
Sonson, S. (in press). Performance measurement and management within construction firms in Saint Lucia. (Thesis). University of Salford

The dynamic and competitive business environment has motivated and compelled construction firms to implement contemporary performance measurement and management (CPMM) systems and frameworks to generate comprehensive information on their performance,... Read More about Performance measurement and management within construction firms in Saint Lucia.

Energy optimisation in residential apartments through the passive design strategies by evaluating the local construction materials and designs in semi-arid climate condition of Tehran
Thesis
Hashemi Fesharaki, M. (in press). Energy optimisation in residential apartments through the passive design strategies by evaluating the local construction materials and designs in semi-arid climate condition of Tehran. (Thesis). University of Salford

Low energy building design methods, and the corresponding environmental constraints, are widely explored in many developed countries. Tehran characterized by its semi-arid climates and geographical location in a global region is renowned for its high... Read More about Energy optimisation in residential apartments through the passive design strategies by evaluating the local construction materials and designs in semi-arid climate condition of Tehran.

13th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 : conference proceedings
Book
C. Pathirage, U. Kulatunga, Y. Ji, R. Gameson, C. Udeaja, C. Trillo, …B. Allali (Eds.), 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 : conference proceedings. Salford, UK: University of Salford

Welcome to the 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC 2017) hosted by the School of the Built Environment at University of Salford, UK. This year’s IPGRC is organised as part of the International Research Week 2017- ‘Shaping Tomor... Read More about 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 : conference proceedings.