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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.

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.

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.

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.

Low carbon nation? (2013)
Book

What does the transition to a Low Carbon Britain mean for the future development of cities and regions across the country? Does it reinforce existing ‘business as usual’ or create new transformational opportunities? Low Carbon Nation? takes an interd... Read More about Low carbon nation?.

Can virtual workspaces enhance team communication and collaboration in design review meetings? (2013)
Journal Article
Bassanino, M., Fernando, T., & Wu, K. (2014). Can virtual workspaces enhance team communication and collaboration in design review meetings?. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(3-4), 200-217. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2013.775102

The development of software to facilitate collaborative working among project teams has been an active research area for the last two decades. However, the recent impetus in deploying BIM in construction has brought teamwork to the forefront and, the... Read More about Can virtual workspaces enhance team communication and collaboration in design review meetings?.

Face-lift: Social computing in higher education (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Hussein, K., Arayici, Y., & Yusof, S. (2013, March). Face-lift: Social computing in higher education. Presented at Exploring ICT in Education Conference 2013, Doha, Qatar

There is no doubt that the world of elearning is growing everyday and the stakeholders of Higher education are looking to empower education with technology. Social Computing represents one of these tools that can help those stakeholders to attain the... Read More about Face-lift: Social computing in higher education.

Implementing lean in construction: Lean construction and BIM (2013)
Other
Dave, B., Koskela, L., Kiviniemi, A., Tzortzopoulos Fazenda, P., & Owen, R. (2013). Implementing lean in construction: Lean construction and BIM. London

Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean construction have existed as two different initiatives to improve construction, with distinct communities and interests. In the last 10 years or so, both have started to diffuse into advanced practice, wi... Read More about Implementing lean in construction: Lean construction and BIM.

Material waste in the construction industry : a review of the legislative and supply chain issues, in Reuse of by products and materials in the construction industry (2013)
Book Chapter

This chapter, introduces the reader to the legislative and supply chain issues surrounding the re-use of materials with regard to the construction industry. Sustainability is defined and material life cycle phases are identified. Key legislative issu... Read More about Material waste in the construction industry : a review of the legislative and supply chain issues, in Reuse of by products and materials in the construction industry.

Urban sprawl management, smart growth : challenges from the implementation phase (2013)
Journal Article
Trillo, C. (2013). Urban sprawl management, smart growth : challenges from the implementation phase. International Journal of Society Systems Science, 5(3), 261. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSSS.2013.055889

In the mid-90s in the USA, the smart growth movement emerged, promoting a blended approach to urban sprawl management. This paper aims to explore the potential of smart growth to contribute in the achievement of effective urban sprawl management. To... Read More about Urban sprawl management, smart growth : challenges from the implementation phase.

Developing an approach to assess the influence of integrating disaster risk reduction practices into infrastructure reconstruction on socio-economic development (2013)
Journal Article
Palliyaguru, R., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2013). Developing an approach to assess the influence of integrating disaster risk reduction practices into infrastructure reconstruction on socio-economic development. Disaster Prevention and Management, 22(2), 160-171. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653561311325307

Purpose – Disasters provide physical, social, economic, political and environmental development windows of opportunity particularly through housing and infrastructure reconstruction. The reconstruction process should not be neglected due to the oppor... Read More about Developing an approach to assess the influence of integrating disaster risk reduction practices into infrastructure reconstruction on socio-economic development.

Creating a disaster resilient built environment in urban cities: The role of local governments in Sri Lanka (2013)
Journal Article
Malalgoda, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2013). Creating a disaster resilient built environment in urban cities: The role of local governments in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 4(1), 72-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901311299017

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role and challenges for Sri Lankan local governments in creating a disaster resilient built environment within urban Sri Lankan cities.

Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a lit... Read More about Creating a disaster resilient built environment in urban cities: The role of local governments in Sri Lanka.

Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience (2013)
Journal Article
Ijasan, K., & Ahmed, V. (2013). Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 6(2), 163-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-11-2011-0051

Purpose – The endless and recurrent nature of community regeneration is of massive concern to any government due to the financial and human resources requested. Past research has suggested that by involving members of the community in the process of... Read More about Community engagement and social exclusion : the BME experience.

Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations (2013)
Journal Article
Opoku, A., & Ahmed, V. (2013). Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (Online), 2(2), 120-130. https://doi.org/10.7492/IJAEC.2013.012

There is an increasing demand from UK construction industry stakeholders to address the issue of sustainable construction. As a key sector in the delivery of a sustainable built environment, the construction industry needs to have a clear understandi... Read More about Understanding sustainability : a view from intra-organizational leadership within UK construction organizations.

Practice-informed research: An alternative paradigm for scholastic enquiry in the built environment (2013)
Journal Article
Chynoweth, P. (2013). Practice-informed research: An alternative paradigm for scholastic enquiry in the built environment. Property Management, 31(5), 435-452. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-04-2013-0028

This paper introduces the concept of practice-informed research. It offers this as an alternative approach to scholarship that has the potential to increase the relevance of research within universities, and to generate an increased level of dialogue... Read More about Practice-informed research: An alternative paradigm for scholastic enquiry in the built environment.