Development of a flexible and adaptable operational property asset management framework for local authorities
Thesis
Ngwira, M. (in press). Development of a flexible and adaptable operational property asset management framework for local authorities. (Thesis). University of Salford

The growing recognition amongst local authorities of the potential of asset management to improve property management practice has led to its increased adoption. The growing trend has been supported by the development of asset management frameworks.... Read More about Development of a flexible and adaptable operational property asset management framework for local authorities.

Project management leadership progression : a conceptual framework for Abu Dhabi
Thesis
Al Shaiba Khamis Abdulla Al Sheryani, Y. (in press). Project management leadership progression : a conceptual framework for Abu Dhabi. (Thesis). University of Salford

The government of Abu Dhabi made a decision to change the focus of the government from executer of the project to manager of projects in 2008. More and more work was sub-contracted and government departments just project managed the operations. Due t... Read More about Project management leadership progression : a conceptual framework for Abu Dhabi.

Conceptual framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria
Thesis
Ihuah, P. Conceptual framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sustainable management of social (public) housing estates after their provision is becoming necessary in recent years due to the main purpose of meeting cheap, decent and safe housing needs of the citizens, and on the premise that housing is an indis... Read More about Conceptual framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

Evaluation of local governments capacity in the maintenance of post-disaster road reconstruction assets
Thesis
Hayat, E. Evaluation of local governments capacity in the maintenance of post-disaster road reconstruction assets. (Thesis). University of Salford

Road infrastructures play an important role in the economic improvement of the community in the surrounding area. The better speed, flexibility, and accessibility to reach virtually all points are the distinct features that road infrastructure offers... Read More about Evaluation of local governments capacity in the maintenance of post-disaster road reconstruction assets.

Quantitative tool for measuring safety culture on busy construction sites in Great Britain
Thesis
Dixon, W. Quantitative tool for measuring safety culture on busy construction sites in Great Britain. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is aimed at developing an academically robust, cost effective tool /
procedure for measuring safety culture that is easily administered on a busy
construction site in Great Britain.
This researcher works as a safety manager on construc... Read More about Quantitative tool for measuring safety culture on busy construction sites in Great Britain.

A framework for determining the compensable value of damages due to contamination to wetlands in the Niger delta of Nigeria
Thesis
Akujuru, V. A framework for determining the compensable value of damages due to contamination to wetlands in the Niger delta of Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford, Manchester

Abstract
The valuation of any property follows a process which if followed results in a reasonably consistent determination of value. While the valuation of properties usually traded in the market is reasonably rampant and within the everyday pre-oc... Read More about A framework for determining the compensable value of damages due to contamination to wetlands in the Niger delta of Nigeria.

A viable infrastructure delivery systems model for achieving socio-economic benefits in the Nigerian oil and gas industry
Thesis
Awuzie, B. O. A viable infrastructure delivery systems model for achieving socio-economic benefits in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

In apparent realisation of the place of procurement in driving the implementation of socio-economic policies, successive governments across the globe are increasingly demanding more from suppliers as it pertains to the delivery of socio-economic bene... Read More about A viable infrastructure delivery systems model for achieving socio-economic benefits in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

Developing arabic usability guidelines for e-learning websites in higher education
Thesis
Benaida, M. Developing arabic usability guidelines for e-learning websites in higher education. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the widespread availability of e-learning websites in the Arab world, the link between Arabic culture, Arabic language and the usability of e-learning websites has been researched very little. Moreover, the Arab world lacks usability guideli... Read More about Developing arabic usability guidelines for e-learning websites in higher education.

A framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria : a pilot study
Presentation / Conference
Ihuah, P., & Eaton, D. A framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria : a pilot study. Presented at RICS COBRA 2013 The Construction, Building and Real Estate Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, New Delhi, India

Stakeholders’ involvement; effective building maintenance; and appropriate estate
management practices are essential for social (public) housing estates to be sustainable.
Therefore, it is asserted that if these concepts are properly aligned, the i... Read More about A framework for the sustainable management of social (public) housing estates in Nigeria : a pilot study.

Doing critical urban governance research: Ongoing reflections from theory and practice
Presentation / Conference
Perry, B. Doing critical urban governance research: Ongoing reflections from theory and practice. Presented at Invited speaker at The Flexible City Symposium, University of Oxford

Governing crises and crises of governing: Collaboration, capitulation or capture?
Presentation / Conference
Perry, B. Governing crises and crises of governing: Collaboration, capitulation or capture?. Presented at Urban Studies and Urban Studies Foundation Conference on Interrogating Urban Crisis: Governance, Contestation and Critique. Local Government Research Unit, De Montfort University

Governance, reflexivity and critique : places of possibility in spaces of expectation
Presentation / Conference
May, T. Governance, reflexivity and critique : places of possibility in spaces of expectation. Presented at Interrogating Urban Crisis Governance Contestation and Critique, DeMontfort University

A taxonomy of research styles for the chartered surveying profession: Research into practice, for practice, and through practice
Presentation / Conference
Chynoweth, P. A taxonomy of research styles for the chartered surveying profession: Research into practice, for practice, and through practice. Presented at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Construction, Building, and Real Estate Conference (COBRA), New Delhi, India

Recent years have seen the growth of an international research community which defines its research primarily in terms of its relevance to the surveying profession. Nevertheless, the nature of its relationship with the profession, and the precise mec... Read More about A taxonomy of research styles for the chartered surveying profession: Research into practice, for practice, and through practice.

The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia
Thesis
Hidayat, B. The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Salford

Disasters have become prevalent events, particularly in Indonesia which is considered to be a country that is particularly vulnerable to disasters. The fairly recent earthquakes in Indonesia (the 2004 Aceh earthquake, the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake a... Read More about The role of knowledge communication in the effective management of post-disaster reconstruction projects in Indonesia.

Computer simulation of leadership, consensus decision making and collective behaviour in humans
Journal Article
Wu, S., & Sun, Q. Computer simulation of leadership, consensus decision making and collective behaviour in humans. PLoS ONE, 9(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080680

The aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability of a
crowd simulation model developed by the authors by reproducing Dyer et al.’s experiments(published in Philosophical Transactions in 2009) on human leadership and
consensus decision-­making i... Read More about Computer simulation of leadership, consensus decision making and collective behaviour in humans.

Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland
Thesis
Morgan-Brown, M. Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland. (Thesis). University of Salford

AIM: To understand and evaluate the effect of a change from a Traditional Model Unit
(TMU) to a Household Model Unit (HMU) for people with dementia, using social
engagement and interactive occupation of residents, sta... Read More about Changes in interactive occupation and social engagement for people with dementia : comparing household to traditional nursing home environments in Ireland.

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Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments
Thesis
Codinhoto, R. Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments. (Thesis). The University of Salford

In construction many problems exist that lead to poor quality of the built environment, for example, lack of integration between service and facility design and poor requirements management. Aiming to mitigate these problems, academics and practition... Read More about Evidence and design : an investigation of the use of evidence in the design of healthcare environments.

A literature review on information coordination in construction
Presentation / Conference
Biscaya, S., & Tah, H. A literature review on information coordination in construction. Presented at The Seventh International Postgraduate Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Salford, UK

Currently in Portugal, procedures for gathering construction project information as well as coordinating and communicating the information amongst all the stakeholders in the process are extremely bureaucratic, confusing and awfully time-consuming.... Read More about A literature review on information coordination in construction.

Improving the integration of building design and facilities management
Thesis
Bu Jawdeh, H. Improving the integration of building design and facilities management. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the relationship between facilities management (FM) and design on construction projects in the Middle East region. Input provided by facilities management, the party responsible for developing and maintaining a facility suppo... Read More about Improving the integration of building design and facilities management.