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Excavating the cotton mill: Towards a research framework for the below-ground remains of the textile industry
Presentation / Conference
Nevell, M. Excavating the cotton mill: Towards a research framework for the below-ground remains of the textile industry. Presented at Footprints of Industry: 300th anniversary conference at Coalbrookdale, Coalbrookdale

This paper looks at the way in which textile mills have been excavated in the UK since 1992, reviewing the techniques involved and the research outcomes through three case studies form the Manchester city region. It proposes a research framework for... Read More about Excavating the cotton mill: Towards a research framework for the below-ground remains of the textile industry.

Knowledge mapping techniques within the construction industry: An exploratory study
Presentation / Conference
Suresh, S., & Egbu, C. Knowledge mapping techniques within the construction industry: An exploratory study. Presented at CIB W102-Information and knowledge management in Buildings, Finland

The last 15 years has seen the transitioning of the industrial economy to a knowledge economy.
Knowledge is now considered as the new value proposition of the post-industrial economy,
which is embedded in staff and workers in the organization; and... Read More about Knowledge mapping techniques within the construction industry: An exploratory study.

The key drivers for managing sustainability-related knowledge : an empirical study
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C., & Renukappa, S. The key drivers for managing sustainability-related knowledge : an empirical study. Presented at CIB W102 and W096 Conference on Improving Performance, Helsinki, Finland

Periodically, new major forces dramatically reshape the business world. Just as globalisation,
the information technology revolution and the knowledge economy have been doing for the past
two decades. In the early part of this twenty-first century,... Read More about The key drivers for managing sustainability-related knowledge : an empirical study.

Close following behavior: Testing visual angle car following models using various sets of data
Journal Article
Yousif, S., & Al-Obaedi, J. Close following behavior: Testing visual angle car following models using various sets of data. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 14(2), 96-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2010.11.001

Visual angle car following models have previously been proposed in modeling drivers’ “close following” behavior particularly in traffic simulation models. These models use relative speeds and relative spacings between successive vehicles, but they ar... Read More about Close following behavior: Testing visual angle car following models using various sets of data.

Knowledge sharing in quantity surveying firms in Malaysia - How the literature review informs the research approach
Presentation / Conference
Mohd Nor, F., & Egbu, C. Knowledge sharing in quantity surveying firms in Malaysia - How the literature review informs the research approach. Presented at 9th International Post Graduate Research Conference, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester UK

Knowledge sharing in organisation is the act of making knowledge available to others
within the organisation. It is the process by which knowledge held by an individual is
converted into a medium that can be understood, absorbed, and used by other... Read More about Knowledge sharing in quantity surveying firms in Malaysia - How the literature review informs the research approach.

Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market
Presentation / Conference
Abdullah, M., & Egbu, C. Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market. Presented at BUHU 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference, The Lowry, Salford Quays

Industrialised Building System in its different guises appears to have gained popularity
in recent years. Through a thorough review of literature, this paper presents a historical
appraisal of the definitions offered for the different guises of IBS... Read More about Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market.

A literature review on the challenges associated with implementing knowledge management strategies in construction organisations
Presentation / Conference
Mohd Zin, I., & Egbu, C. A literature review on the challenges associated with implementing knowledge management strategies in construction organisations. Presented at 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7 - 9 September, 2009

The significance of Knowledge Management (KM) in any organisation is increasingly being realised. As a result, knowledge management is increasingly being incorporated in the management agenda and in organisational strategic choices. Knowledge managem... Read More about A literature review on the challenges associated with implementing knowledge management strategies in construction organisations.

Technology transfer practices and strategies: Issues for Nigerian construction organisations and for research
Presentation / Conference
Odigie, H., & Egbu, C. Technology transfer practices and strategies: Issues for Nigerian construction organisations and for research. Presented at BUHU 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference, The Lowry, Salford Quays

Technology transfer is increasingly being seen as an important issue for economic development and growth. Arguably, this is why developed and especially developing countries are very keen on technology transfer. However, there are those that contend... Read More about Technology transfer practices and strategies: Issues for Nigerian construction organisations and for research.

'Hold your nose -you're going underwater': An integrated experiential approach to marketing in the heritage sector
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper investigates experiential marketing from the perspective of cultural heritage sites and attractions operating in a highly competitive leisure and tourism marketplace. The paper explores the rise of the heritage industry and the urgent need... Read More about 'Hold your nose -you're going underwater': An integrated experiential approach to marketing in the heritage sector.

Art, enterprise, activism
Presentation / Conference
Haywood, P., & Ingleson, S. Art, enterprise, activism. Presented at 5th International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference 2010, Cardiff University

“We publicly declare that education divorced from life and politics is lies and hypocrisy” (V. I. Lenin, 1918).
Enterprise Education can be a medium of artistic creation within which shared identities are recognisable because of common experiences... Read More about Art, enterprise, activism.

Passagen des Spiels II
Book

At the turn of the century it became apparent that games cannot be seen as marginal to a work and information society, but have taken a central position in society. Economy, sport, music, and architecture are all said to be influenced by play and our... Read More about Passagen des Spiels II.

Speaking in social contexts: Issues for pre-sessional EAP students
Journal Article
Jarvis, H., & Stakounis, S. Speaking in social contexts: Issues for pre-sessional EAP students. TESL-EJ (Berkeley, Calif.), 14(3), 1-14

A large number of non native speakers (NNS) of English from around the globe attend summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses in host countries before going on to further study. Such learners have expectations regarding the improvements that... Read More about Speaking in social contexts: Issues for pre-sessional EAP students.