Implementation of an e-government initiative at Dreamland municipality (2006)
Journal Article
Arif, M., Talhami, H., & Alshawi, M. (2006). Implementation of an e-government initiative at Dreamland municipality. International journal of cases on electronic commerce, 2(2), 13-42

Dreamland is a city kingdom located in the Middle East. In the year 2000, the crown prince initiated the e-government initiative and all of the 27 government departments were asked to move 90% of their services online by the year 2007. Dreamland Muni... Read More about Implementation of an e-government initiative at Dreamland municipality.

Improving value generation in the design process of industrial projects using CAVT (2006)
Journal Article
Rischmoller, L., Alarcón, L., & Koskela, L. (2006). Improving value generation in the design process of industrial projects using CAVT. Journal of Management in Engineering, 22(2), 52-60. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290742-597X%282006%2922%3A2%2852%29

This paper presents research results that describe how value generation can be improved in the design process of industrial projects when using computer advanced visualization tools (CAVT). The CAVT concept definition, prior studies about impacts of... Read More about Improving value generation in the design process of industrial projects using CAVT.

Delivering public sector efficiencies : the potential role of capability maturity models in construction (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Jeong, K., Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2006, April). Delivering public sector efficiencies : the potential role of capability maturity models in construction. Presented at 3rd International SCRI Research Symposium, Delft University, Netherlands

This paper is aimed at identifying the potential role of SPICE, especially SPICE level 3, to achieving the proposed UK public sector efficiencies. SPICE level 3 presents the process maturity framework to address the level III of the SPICE model. Buil... Read More about Delivering public sector efficiencies : the potential role of capability maturity models in construction.

Financing contractors in developing countries : impact of mobilization advance payment (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Palliyaguru, R., Amaratunga, R., & Rameezdeen, R. (2006, April). Financing contractors in developing countries : impact of mobilization advance payment. Presented at 3rd International SCRI Research Symposium, Delft University, Netherlands

Measuring performance and the impact of research and development in the construction industry: Research methodological perspectives (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Kulatunga, U., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2006, April). Measuring performance and the impact of research and development in the construction industry: Research methodological perspectives. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Higher capability maturity dynamics of UK construction organisations (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Keraminiyage, K., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2006, April). Higher capability maturity dynamics of UK construction organisations. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Leadership in construction partnering projects : research methodological perspective (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Thurairajah, N., Haigh, R., & Amaratunga, R. (2006, April). Leadership in construction partnering projects : research methodological perspective. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Netherlands,

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the use of partnering in construction. Central to any successful partnering arrangement is the change in cultural and
behavioural characteristics towards mutual trust and understanding. According... Read More about Leadership in construction partnering projects : research methodological perspective.

Simulation modelling of cost overruns in building projects (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Shanmugam, M., Amaratunga, R., & Zainudeen, N. (2006, April). Simulation modelling of cost overruns in building projects. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Managing construction workers and their tacit knowledge in a knowledge environment: A conceptual framework (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Pathirage, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2006, April). Managing construction workers and their tacit knowledge in a knowledge environment: A conceptual framework. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

Women in construction: A study on leadership (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Shanmugam, M., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2006, April). Women in construction: A study on leadership. Presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft University, Netherlands,

A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry (2006)
Journal Article
Arayici, Y., Ahmed, V., & Aouad, G. (2006). A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry

Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) systems are computer environments through which
collaborative working can be undertaken. Although many CIC systems have been developed to demonstrate the
communication and collaboration within the construction... Read More about A requirements engineering framework for integrated systems development for the construction industry.

Knowledge-based learning environments for construction (2006)
Journal Article
Alshawi, M., Goulding, J., & Faraj, I. (2006). Knowledge-based learning environments for construction. Journal for Education in the Built Environment, 1(1), 51-72

Developments in information technology have revolutionised the delivery of online learning to such an extent that interoperability, scalability, adaptability and mass-customisation are now becoming practical solutions for pan global delivery. However... Read More about Knowledge-based learning environments for construction.

IFC model viewer to support nD model application. (2006)
Journal Article
Fu, C., Aouad, G., Lee, A., Marshall-Ponting, A., & Wu, S. (2006). IFC model viewer to support nD model application. Automation in Construction, 15(2), 178-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2005.04.002

Today, building information modelling (BIM) plays a crucial role in the research and development fields of construction information integration and interoperability. This paper, from an information technology point of view, outlines the definition an... Read More about IFC model viewer to support nD model application..

Should project management be based on theories of economics or production? (2006)
Journal Article
Koskela, L., & Ballard, G. (2006). Should project management be based on theories of economics or production?. Building Research and Information, 34(2), 154-163. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210500491480

According to adherents of lean construction, project management theorists and practitioners, when drawing from the concepts and principles of economics, have neglected the management of production. The consequences of this
neglect are said to includ... Read More about Should project management be based on theories of economics or production?.

Universities, regional policy and the knowledge economy (2006)
Book Chapter

Maintaining that there is nothing simple about urban education, this work approaches the study of schooling in cities as a complex universe of the poorest students and schools alongside the wealthiest.
Maintaining that urban teaching and learning is... Read More about Universities, regional policy and the knowledge economy.

Metabolism of Obe-city: Flows of fat through bodies, cities, and sewers (2006)
Journal Article
Marvin, S., & Medd, W. (2006). Metabolism of Obe-city: Flows of fat through bodies, cities, and sewers. Environment and Planning A, 38(2), 313-324. https://doi.org/10.1068/a37272

Although strategies to tackle obesity have led to renewed debate about the relationship between the body and urban form the (im)mobilities of fat through bodies, cities, and infrastructure reveal a complex web of urban metabolisms. We argue that, to... Read More about Metabolism of Obe-city: Flows of fat through bodies, cities, and sewers.

Construction work and the worker : a comparative study of craft & mass scale technologies in building construction (2006)
Journal Article
Pathirage, C., & Rameezdeen, R. (2006). Construction work and the worker : a comparative study of craft & mass scale technologies in building construction. Built Environment Sri Lanka, 3(1), 3-10. https://doi.org/10.4038/besl.v3i1.7636

During the twentieth century the construction industry, its products and technology have changed drastically. Studies carried out on the same or equivalent products of construction have showed clear differences in the nature of technology used in the... Read More about Construction work and the worker : a comparative study of craft & mass scale technologies in building construction.

Do the modern distance learning tools sufficiently address the social issues in learning? (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Keraminiyage, K., Ingirige, B., & Amaratunga, R. (2006, January). Do the modern distance learning tools sufficiently address the social issues in learning?. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment, University of Salford, UK

Modern Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) tools have been identified as one of the primary enablers of delivering modern Distance Learning courses. However, it is increasingly becoming apparent that these CMC tools are often developed to cater to... Read More about Do the modern distance learning tools sufficiently address the social issues in learning?.

Good practice guidelines for improving dissertation assessment: a case study (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Pathirage, C., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. (2006, January). Good practice guidelines for improving dissertation assessment: a case study. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment, University of Salford, UK

There have been increasing calls for higher education, during the last decade, to improve standards, increase the quality of assessment, and for greater accountability of lecturers. The need to ensure quality, consistency and improved criteria of ass... Read More about Good practice guidelines for improving dissertation assessment: a case study.

ICT in the Construction Sector: Computing the Economic Benefits (2006)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L. (2006). ICT in the Construction Sector: Computing the Economic Benefits. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 10(1), 39-50

Any assessment of the extent of the economic benefits for the construction sector from technological change is difficult to determine accurately but in view of the construction sector’s contribution to a nation’s economy, it is important that the imp... Read More about ICT in the Construction Sector: Computing the Economic Benefits.