UK construction companies’ strategies in the face of business cycles (2014)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., Kheir, A., & Ruddock, S. (2014). UK construction companies’ strategies in the face of business cycles. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 18(3), 225-237. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2014.927400

Firms in the construction industry have always had to deal with the challenges of the economic cycle and develop strategies to deal with the resulting fluctuations in their business environment. In the context of the 2008–2011 double-dip recession in... Read More about UK construction companies’ strategies in the face of business cycles.

Contributions of women managers to UK construction industry (2014)
Book Chapter
Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2014). Contributions of women managers to UK construction industry. In D. Amaratunga, R. Haigh, L. Ruddock, K. Keraminiyage, U. Kulatunga, & C. Pathirage (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction in a Changing World, in Kandalana, Sri Lanka. University of Salford

Women managers are highly under-represented in the UK construction industry, which is typically considered as male-dominated, despite the various initiatives taken by the government and other organisations to improve the status of women in constructi... Read More about Contributions of women managers to UK construction industry.

The determination of compensation payable in the Niger Delta for compulsory acquisition and the need for sustainable practice (2014)
Journal Article
Akujuru, V., & Ruddock, L. (2014). The determination of compensation payable in the Niger Delta for compulsory acquisition and the need for sustainable practice. Journal of sustainable development in Africa, 16(2), 102-114

The right to compensation for the compulsory acquisition of real property is constitutional and most enabling laws prescribe valuation methods to be adopted in determining the compensation payable. This paper aims at ascertaining the implications... Read More about The determination of compensation payable in the Niger Delta for compulsory acquisition and the need for sustainable practice.

Low carbon retrofit : attitudes and readiness within the social housing sector (2013)
Journal Article
Swan, W., Ruddock, L., & Smith, L. (2013). Low carbon retrofit : attitudes and readiness within the social housing sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(5), 522-535. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2012-0112

Purpose – The study was designed to assess the attitudes, strategic readiness and drivers and barriers to the adoption of sustainable retrofit within the UK social housing sector. Design/methodology/approach – The study was undertaken using a str... Read More about Low carbon retrofit : attitudes and readiness within the social housing sector.

An assessment of the current higher education system in Libya (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Elferjani, M., & Ruddock, L. (2011, July). An assessment of the current higher education system in Libya. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact (2010)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., Amaratunga, R., Wanigaratne, N., & Palliyaguru, R. (2010). Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 14(3), 217-230. https://doi.org/10.3846/ijspm.2010.16

The “construction output shock” that was generated by the massive reconstruction programmes after the Indian Ocean tsunami in Sri Lanka spread through the economic system and was reflected in economic indicators due to the multiple linkages that the... Read More about Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka : assessing the economic impact.

Reassessing productivity in the construction sector to reflect hidden innovation and the knowledge economy (2009)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., & Ruddock, S. (2009). Reassessing productivity in the construction sector to reflect hidden innovation and the knowledge economy. Construction Management and Economics, 27(9), 871-879. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190903131166

Economics for the modern built environment (2009)
Book
Ruddock, L. (2009). Economics for the modern built environment. Oxford: Taylor and Francis

Advanced research methods in the built environment (2008)
Book
Knight, A., & Ruddock, L. (2008). Advanced research methods in the built environment. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell

How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya (2008)
Thesis
Sheibani, G. How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research is intended to study how to attract Foreign Direct Investment to invest specifically in the housing sector in Libya. An exploratory methodology has been adopted in this research, and multi-methods (qualitative and quantitative) are used... Read More about How to attract foreign direct investment to invest in housing in Libya.

Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors (2007)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Abbott, C., Sexton, M., & Ruddock, L. (2007). Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors. RICS research review series, 7(20), 1-21

The construction and property industries have a poor reputation for innovation. Indeed, this reputation appears to be backed by official statistics which projects these industries as being devoid of innovative activity. However, the reputation is un... Read More about Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors.

Oil dependency, economic diversification and development a case study of Libya (2007)
Thesis
Edwik, A. Oil dependency, economic diversification and development a case study of Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The Libyan economy relies heavily on increasing oil revenues, which may deteriorate with a future oil price decline. The Libyan economy performed as well as resource poor countries over the past few decades. The oil booms of 1973 and 1979 brought... Read More about Oil dependency, economic diversification and development a case study of Libya.

The Construction Sector and Economic Development: The 'Bon Curve' (2006)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L., & Lopes, J. (2006). The Construction Sector and Economic Development: The 'Bon Curve'. Construction Management and Economics, 24(7), 717-723. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500435218

The complexities of the relationship between a country's level of construction activity and its stage of economic development are considerable. Studies over the last three decades, based on macroeconomic analysis, have attempted to model the relation... Read More about The Construction Sector and Economic Development: The 'Bon Curve'.

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.

Lessons learned from knowledge management research : UK construction industry perspective (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Vines, M., Hari, S., Olomolaiye, A., Liyanage, C., Lee, C., Kurul, E., & Egbu, C. (2004, April). Lessons learned from knowledge management research : UK construction industry perspective. Presented at 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, Salford

Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data (2002)
Journal Article
Ruddock, L. (2002). Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data. Construction Management and Economics, 20(7), 553-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190210159908

In the context of a truly global market for construction, an international strategy is required to ensure that national and international statistical systems are able to provide accurate and valid information. In many parts of the world the collectio... Read More about Measuring the Global Construction Industry: Improving the Quality of Data.

Investment in Construction and Economic Growth in Developing Countries (2002)
Journal Article
Lopes, J., Ruddock, L., & Ribeiro, L. (2002). Investment in Construction and Economic Growth in Developing Countries. Building Research and Information, 30(3), 152-159. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210110114028

The development of a model of interdependence between investment in construction and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, based on a long-term trend, for the developing countries of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is presented. The study follows previou... Read More about Investment in Construction and Economic Growth in Developing Countries.

Performance and efficiency measurement in local authority building organisations (1994)
Thesis
Ruddock, L. Performance and efficiency measurement in local authority building organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work constitutes a study of the operations of local authority building direct labour organisations (DLOs) during the 1980s, An overt aim of Part III of the 1980 Local Government, Planning and Land Act was to improve efficiency in the operat... Read More about Performance and efficiency measurement in local authority building organisations.

Story boarding : from tacit to explicit knowledge
Presentation / Conference
Lee, C., & Egbu, C. Story boarding : from tacit to explicit knowledge. Presented at 1st International Salford Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI) Research Symposium, University of Salford

KM initiatives in the control of infections associated with healthcare facilities
Presentation / Conference
Liyanage, C., & Egbu, C. KM initiatives in the control of infections associated with healthcare facilities. Presented at 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Salford