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City futures : exploring urban retrofit and sustainable transitions (2013)
Journal Article
Eames, D., Dixon, T., May, T., & Hunt, M. (2013). City futures : exploring urban retrofit and sustainable transitions. Building Research and Information, 41(5), 504-516. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2013.805063

Cities are responsible for up to 70% of global carbon emissions and 75% of global energy consumption. By 2050 it is estimated that 70% of the world's population will live in cities. The critical challenge for contemporary urbanism, therefore, is to u... Read More about City futures : exploring urban retrofit and sustainable transitions.

Access to GP services supported by IT infrastructure readiness: Analysing publically available GP practice data (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Lengu, D., Sapountzis, S., Smith, R., Kagioglou, M., & Kobbacy, K. (2013, July). Access to GP services supported by IT infrastructure readiness: Analysing publically available GP practice data. Presented at 5th European Conference on Intelligent Management Systems in Operations, Salford

The overuse of hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments has long been an issue ofconcern in most Western countries.
Patients who attend A&E with non-urgent needs consume limitedA&E resources and they may impede access for other patients wit... Read More about Access to GP services supported by IT infrastructure readiness: Analysing publically available GP practice data.

Beyond sustainable buildings : eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness through cradle-to-cradle design. Paper presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry University, UK. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Ankrah, N., Manu, E., Hammond, F., Gyau, K., & Tannahill, K. (2013, July). Beyond sustainable buildings : eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness through cradle-to-cradle design. Paper presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry University, UK. Presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry, UK

Sustainable building development focuses on achieving buildings that meet performance and functionality requirements with minimum adverse impact on the environment. Such eco-efficiency strategies are however not feasible for achieving long-term econo... Read More about Beyond sustainable buildings : eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness through cradle-to-cradle design. Paper presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry University, UK..

Disaster resilient built environment : role of lifelong learning and the implications for higher education (2013)
Journal Article
Siriwardena, M., Malalgoda, C., Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, R., & Keraminiyage, K. (2013). Disaster resilient built environment : role of lifelong learning and the implications for higher education. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17(2), 174-187. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2013.806373

Disasters cause considerable damage around the world every year. The built environment is significantly affected by disasters. Whilst the built environment is expected to withstand such occurrences, the construction industry is expected to play a piv... Read More about Disaster resilient built environment : role of lifelong learning and the implications for higher education.

Enhancing construction processes using building information modelling on mobile devices (2013)
Journal Article
Soussou, N., Aziz, Z., & Munir, M. (2013). Enhancing construction processes using building information modelling on mobile devices. https://doi.org/10.4018/ij3dim.2013070103

This paper reviews existing construction processes of a Leading International Engineering Contracting
firm in the Middle East and investigates the potential of improving existing processes using mobile Building
Information Technology and processes.... Read More about Enhancing construction processes using building information modelling on mobile devices.

An in-module work practice strategy for vocationally oriented construction degree programmes : the case of the multidisciplinary project (2013)
Journal Article
Keraminiyage, K. (2013). An in-module work practice strategy for vocationally oriented construction degree programmes : the case of the multidisciplinary project. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17(2), 133-142. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2013.805312

Students who are enrolled in vocationally oriented construction degree programmes can immensely benefit from work practice arrangements. Traditionally such work practice arrangements are organised as a “placement year” during or immediately after the... Read More about An in-module work practice strategy for vocationally oriented construction degree programmes : the case of the multidisciplinary project.

Towards a framework for closer university-industry collaboration in educating built environment professionals (2013)
Journal Article
Witt, E., Lill, I., Malalgoda, C., Siriwardena, M., Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, R., & Kaklauskas, A. (2013). Towards a framework for closer university-industry collaboration in educating built environment professionals. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17(2), 114-132. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2013.805702

Recent reports suggest that even the current industry skills needs are not being adequately met with graduate capabilities falling short of industry expectations. If higher education institutions (HEIs) are to respond effectively to the current and f... Read More about Towards a framework for closer university-industry collaboration in educating built environment professionals.

Professional, academic and industrial development needs : a competency mapping and expert opinion review (2013)
Journal Article
Perera, S., Pearson, J., Ekundayo, D., & Zhou, L. (2013). Professional, academic and industrial development needs : a competency mapping and expert opinion review. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17(2), 143-160. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2013.806966

There is a tripartite pull from academics, industry and professional bodies on the development needs of the Quantity Surveyor (QS). At best, there is scope for misunderstandings between the stakeholders as to what is being required and what is being... Read More about Professional, academic and industrial development needs : a competency mapping and expert opinion review.

A complex systems theory perspective of lean production (2013)
Journal Article
Saurin, T., Rooke, J., & Koskela, L. (2013). A complex systems theory perspective of lean production. International Journal of Production Research, 51(19), 5824-5838. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2013.796420

Lean production (LP) has been increasingly adopted in complex systems, such as healthcare and construction sites.
However, little is known of the extent to which the lean philosophy matches the nature of those systems, which have
different characte... Read More about A complex systems theory perspective of lean production.

Operational knowledge for BIM adoption and implementation for lean efficiency gains (2013)
Journal Article
Arayici, Y., & Coates, S. (2013). Operational knowledge for BIM adoption and implementation for lean efficiency gains. Girişimcilik ve inovasyon yönetimi dergisi, 1(2), 1-21

BIM adoption entails substantial challenges such as the operational skills and knowledge for the users and it is required to understand the commands, protocols and
standards of the environment in which they operate. Furthermore, different building t... Read More about Operational knowledge for BIM adoption and implementation for lean efficiency gains.

Minimising flood risk accumulation through effective private and public sector engagement (2013)
Report
Ingirige, B., & Amaratunga, R. (2013). Minimising flood risk accumulation through effective private and public sector engagement

Flooding is a global problem affecting both developing and developed countries. Academics and practitioners in climate science frequently argue that changing climatic conditions are likely to worsen the length and severity of these flood events, whi... Read More about Minimising flood risk accumulation through effective private and public sector engagement.

Understanding complexity within energy infrastructure delivery systems in developing countries : adopting a viable systems approach (2013)
Journal Article
Awuzie, B., & McDermott, P. (2013). Understanding complexity within energy infrastructure delivery systems in developing countries : adopting a viable systems approach. Journal of construction project management and innovation, 3(1), 543-559

Infrastructure delivery systems involve high complexity. This stems from numerous factors: a diverse range of skilled professionals, diverse cultural affiliations, incomplete contracts and complex contractual relationships among stakeholders, governm... Read More about Understanding complexity within energy infrastructure delivery systems in developing countries : adopting a viable systems approach.

Design fictions an introduction and provisional taxonomy (2013)
Journal Article
Hales, D. (2013). Design fictions an introduction and provisional taxonomy. Digital Creativity, 24(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/14626268.2013.769453

This essay introduces the special issue of Digital Creativity on Design Fictions. It is an attempt to grapple with the notion of Design Fictions and considers this a ‘speculative turn’ within contemporary design practice. It presents Design Fictions... Read More about Design fictions an introduction and provisional taxonomy.

Rethinking sustainable knowledge-based urbanism through active intermediation (2013)
Book Chapter
Perry, B., May, T., Marvin, S., & Hodson, M. (2013). Rethinking sustainable knowledge-based urbanism through active intermediation. In H. Andersen, & R. Atkinson (Eds.), Production and Use of Urban Knowledge : European Experiences (151-167). Dordrecht: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8936-6_8

This chapter critically examines the challenges for the development of new styles of urbanism that are not only sustainable but also knowledge-based. It is divided into three sections. In section one, dominant and alternative responses to the twin ch... Read More about Rethinking sustainable knowledge-based urbanism through active intermediation.

Adopting social computing in the higher education in the Gulf states: Conceptual framework (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Hussein, K., Arayici, Y., & Yusof, S. (2013, April). Adopting social computing in the higher education in the Gulf states: Conceptual framework. Presented at International Postgraduate Research Conference, Salford Mediacity

This research sets out to develop a framework for adopting Social Computing (SC) tools and platforms in Higher Education (HE) institutions in the Persian Gulf States in order to leverage teaching and learning processes. Among other things, it reviews... Read More about Adopting social computing in the higher education in the Gulf states: Conceptual framework.

Exploring e-business technology to support improvement in the infrastructure procurement process in the Ghanaian construction industry (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Adzroe, E., & Ingirige, B. (2013, April). Exploring e-business technology to support improvement in the infrastructure procurement process in the Ghanaian construction industry. Presented at International Post Graduate Research Conference 8 – 10 April 2013, University of Salford

There is growing interest globally in the conduct of construction business transactions by utilising electronic means through the Internet and or dedicated network of computers and other ICT elements. This is often referred to as e-Business technolo... Read More about Exploring e-business technology to support improvement in the infrastructure procurement process in the Ghanaian construction industry.

How to manage the support role to ensure successful learning using industrial simulation (2013)
Presentation / Conference
McLean, S. (2013, April). How to manage the support role to ensure successful learning using industrial simulation. Presented at International Post Graduate Research Conference, University of Salford

The paper analyses the success of an industrial simulation delivered to final year BSc Building Surveying students. Research is undertaken using an action research approach. The analysis does not focus upon the assessment wording and the methodolog... Read More about How to manage the support role to ensure successful learning using industrial simulation.

Construction as a career choice for young disabled people : dispelling the myths (2013)
Journal Article
Ormerod, M., & Newton, R. (2013). Construction as a career choice for young disabled people : dispelling the myths. Construction Management and Economics, 31(8), 928-938. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.777465

Disabled people want to have the same opportunities and experiences as everyone else, yet owing to a number of barriers they are often excluded from meaningful employment. There are few statistics available in the UK to provide an accurate understand... Read More about Construction as a career choice for young disabled people : dispelling the myths.