Modern method of construction : an experience from UK construction industry (2014)
Journal Article
Nawi, M., Hanifa, F., Kamar, K., Lee, A., & Azman, M. (2014). Modern method of construction : an experience from UK construction industry. Australian journal of basic and applied sciences, 8(5), 527-532

Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) is commonly used interchangeably with other terms such as offsite construction, prefabrication, offsite manufacturing, modern
method of construction (MMC), industrialised building and industrialised construction... Read More about Modern method of construction : an experience from UK construction industry.

The role of the supply chain in the elimination and reduction of construction rework and defects: an action research approach (2014)
Journal Article
action research approach. Construction Management and Economics, 32(7-8), 829-842. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2014.904965

Since 2007, Ireland has suffered a circa 80% reduction in construction output. This has
resulted in bankruptcy, unemployment and bad debt. Contractors have attached greater
emphasis to production efficiency and cost reduction as a means of survival... Read More about The role of the supply chain in the elimination and reduction of construction rework and defects: an action research approach.

The Aristotelian proto-theory of design (2014)
Book Chapter
Koskela, L., Codinhoto, R., Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P., & Kagioglou, M. (2014). The Aristotelian proto-theory of design. In A. Chakrabarti, & L. Blessing (Eds.), An Anthology of Theories and Models of Design: Philosophy, Approaches and Empirical Explorations. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6338-1_14

In comparing deliberation to the analysis of a geometrical figure, Aristotle made a highly significant theoretical statement on design, which has largely gone unnoticed. Through an interpretation of the accounts given by Aristotle and the Greek geom... Read More about The Aristotelian proto-theory of design.

Testing of Stormguard secondary glazing film (2014)
Report
Fitton, R. (2014). Testing of Stormguard secondary glazing film

We were asked to test this product in the Energy House over all of the windows in the house. The house currently has 5 main windows (windows to the front bay were not tested). The test consisted of two parts: a control test with no film on the window... Read More about Testing of Stormguard secondary glazing film.

Outdoor thermal comfort within five different urban forms in the Netherlands (2014)
Journal Article
Taleghani, M., Kleerekoper, L., Tenpierik, M., & van den Dobbelsteen, A. (2015). Outdoor thermal comfort within five different urban forms in the Netherlands. Building and Environment, 83(Jan 15), 65-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.03.014

Outdoor thermal comfort in urban spaces is known as an important contributor to pedestrians' health. The urban microclimate is also important more generally through its influence on urban air quality and the energy use of buildings. These issues are... Read More about Outdoor thermal comfort within five different urban forms in the Netherlands.

Assessing overheating of the UK existing dwellings – a case study of replica Victorian end terrace house (2014)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Fitton, R., Swan, W., & Webster, P. (2014). Assessing overheating of the UK existing dwellings – a case study of replica Victorian end terrace house. Building and Environment, 77, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.03.012

This paper aims to investigate the likely thermal performance of a unique pre-1919 Victorian case study property by using both current and future projected weather data after a deep retrofit. The property is a re-construction within an environmental... Read More about Assessing overheating of the UK existing dwellings – a case study of replica Victorian end terrace house.

New offsite production and business models in construction : priorities for the future research agenda (2014)
Journal Article
Goulding, J., Pour Rahimian, F., Arif, M., & Sharp, M. (2015). New offsite production and business models in construction : priorities for the future research agenda. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 11(3), 163-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2014.891501

Despite the benefits offered by offsite construction, as a percentage, the offsite market is still relatively small. This phenomena is complex; but for brevity, includes a myriad of factors, not least: lack of awareness; supply chain challenges (capa... Read More about New offsite production and business models in construction : priorities for the future research agenda.

Heat in courtyards : a validated and calibrated parametric study of heat mitigation strategies for urban courtyards in the Netherlands (2014)
Journal Article
Taleghani, M., Tenpierik, M., van den Dobbelsteen, A., & Sailor, D. (2014). Heat in courtyards : a validated and calibrated parametric study of heat mitigation strategies for urban courtyards in the Netherlands. Solar Energy, 103(May 14), 108-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2014.01.033

Outdoor thermal comfort in urban spaces is an important contributor to pedestrians’ health. A parametric study into different geometries and orientations of urban courtyard blocks in the Netherlands was therefore conducted for the hottest day in the... Read More about Heat in courtyards : a validated and calibrated parametric study of heat mitigation strategies for urban courtyards in the Netherlands.

CFD modelling of natural convection in air cavities (2014)
Journal Article
Ji, Y. (2014). CFD modelling of natural convection in air cavities. CFD Letters, 6(1), 15-31

This paper discusses the modelling of natural convection in air cavities using four eddy viscosity turbulence models. Two 2D closed cavities with deferentially heated walls
opposite each other and one 3D open ended tall cavity with one side is heate... Read More about CFD modelling of natural convection in air cavities.

Energy adaptive glass matter (2014)
Journal Article
Alston, M. (2014). Energy adaptive glass matter. Journal of Architectural Engineering Technology, 3(1), #115. https://doi.org/10.4172/2168-9717.1000115

Natures eco-systems are living multi-functional mechanical, information systems of chemical composition forming hierarchical structures. They have the ability to learn and adapt to changing climatic circumstance and self regulation of thermal adsorpt... Read More about Energy adaptive glass matter.

Retrofit alternatives in five UK cities (2014)
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Barlow, C. (2014). Retrofit alternatives in five UK cities

The purpose of this paper is to explore the ways in which locally-based projects that can be identified as ‘alternative retrofit’ make use of city spaces. A review of relevant literature on the use of such spaces frames and conceptualises these alter... Read More about Retrofit alternatives in five UK cities.

Responsible construction? (2014)
Journal Article
Lou, E., Lee, A., Wu, S., & Mathison, G. (2014). Responsible construction?. International Journal of Sustainable Strategic Management, 4(4), 342. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSSM.2014.070858

The ability of the construction industry to innovate in order to improve its practice has been widely debated over the years. As more and more organisations in other sectors, globally, are addressing 21st century consumer challenges: encompassing fai... Read More about Responsible construction?.

The place of the Real Estate Management (REM) profession in the emerging infrastructure-based public-private partnerships in Africa (2014)
Journal Article
Awuzie, B., McDermott, P., & Akujuru, V. (2014). The place of the Real Estate Management (REM) profession in the emerging infrastructure-based public-private partnerships in Africa. Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, 39(1), 7-17

Programmazione Europea 2014-2020 e riorganizzazione istituzionale (2014)
Journal Article
Trillo, C. (2014). Programmazione Europea 2014-2020 e riorganizzazione istituzionale. Urbanistica informazioni (Testo stamp.), 255(255), 15-16

Valorizzazione del patrimonio storico-architettonico e promozione d’impresa : il caso The Brewery, Boston (2014)
Journal Article
Esposito De Vita, G., & Trillo, C. (2014). Valorizzazione del patrimonio storico-architettonico e promozione d’impresa : il caso The Brewery, Boston. BDC (Centro Calza Bini, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II), 14(1), 145-164. https://doi.org/10.6092/2284-4732/2669

The activation of proper synergies among cultural heritage, local business and enterprise promotion can play a pivotal role in developing bottom-up processes of urban regeneration and in enhancing competitiveness between cities by enlightening local... Read More about Valorizzazione del patrimonio storico-architettonico e promozione d’impresa : il caso The Brewery, Boston.

Conserving cultural values of heritage buildings from the facilities management perspective in Malaysia (2014)
Journal Article
Bin Hasbollah, H., & Baldry, D. (2014). Conserving cultural values of heritage buildings from the facilities management perspective in Malaysia. Journal of Facilities Management, 12(2), 172-183. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-06-2013-0031

Purpose – The paper describes how expert views were elicited in developing a conceptual framework of conserving cultural values of heritage buildings (CVHB) from the facilities management perspective (fm). It proposes the manifestation of fm perspect... Read More about Conserving cultural values of heritage buildings from the facilities management perspective in Malaysia.

A critical review on disaster preparedness and management of the Emirati energy sector (2014)
Journal Article
Al-Khaili, K., & Pathirage, C. (2014). A critical review on disaster preparedness and management of the Emirati energy sector. Revista Escuela de Administración de Negocios, 77, 104-121. https://doi.org/10.21158/01208160.n77.2014.818

All disasters are said to follow a cyclical pattern referred to as the disaster cycle. The cycle is an overall view of stages within a continual loop of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Disaster preparedness is one of the... Read More about A critical review on disaster preparedness and management of the Emirati energy sector.

Vulnerability of the Emirati energy sector for disaster : A critical review (2014)
Journal Article
Al-Khaili, K., Pathirage, C., & Amaratunga, R. (2014). Vulnerability of the Emirati energy sector for disaster : A critical review. Procedia Economics and Finance, 18, 701-709. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2212-5671%2814%2900993-9

Infrastructure in all its forms is a valuable asset and vulnerable to any natural or manmade hazard. The protection of infrastructure is thus one of the most important and difficult tasks for any government. The energy sector dominates in the UAE and... Read More about Vulnerability of the Emirati energy sector for disaster : A critical review.

How can Building Information Modelling (BIM) support the New Rules of Measurement (NRM1) (2014)
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Wu, S., Ginige, K., Wood, G., & Jong, S. (2014). How can Building Information Modelling (BIM) support the New Rules of Measurement (NRM1)

The emergence of BIM has remarkably changed the way the
construction industry operates. BIM through its extensive
digital capability of virtually representing physical and
functional characteristics of a built facility creates a shared source of i... Read More about How can Building Information Modelling (BIM) support the New Rules of Measurement (NRM1).

Towards interoperability in the UK construction design industry (2014)
Book Chapter
Bavafa, M. (2014). Towards interoperability in the UK construction design industry. In R. Issa Issa, & I. Flood (Eds.), Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (528-535). American Society of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413616.066

The construction design industry involves multiple stakeholders who may
carry out their job from widely distributed locations. Therefore, the interaction
between those participants is often the cause of mistakes and misunderstandings due
to a lack... Read More about Towards interoperability in the UK construction design industry.