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Taking nD modelling to the next level: Methodological issues associated with the development of a Regeneration Simulator Workbench
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A. Taking nD modelling to the next level: Methodological issues associated with the development of a Regeneration Simulator Workbench. Presented at 8th BuHu Postgraduate Conference., CVUT, Prague, Czech Republic

The multi-disciplinary SURegen project is aiming to develop a digital decision support aid that will capture good practice in sustainable urban regeneration (SUR) and support regeneration training and education for practitioners. It will achieve thi... Read More about Taking nD modelling to the next level: Methodological issues associated with the development of a Regeneration Simulator Workbench.

The development of a conceptual framework on activity-based cost controlling for better management of project overheads during the construction stage
Presentation / Conference
Jaya, N., Pathirage, C., & Sutrisna, M. The development of a conceptual framework on activity-based cost controlling for better management of project overheads during the construction stage. Presented at TIIMI 2010 International Scientific Conference, London, United Kingdom

The conceptual framework of the research is investigated and established on the 'Activity-Based Cost Controlling (ABCC) model for better management of project overheads to increase profit during the construction stage in the construction industry', b... Read More about The development of a conceptual framework on activity-based cost controlling for better management of project overheads during the construction stage.

Knowledge mapping techniques within the construction industry: An exploratory study
Presentation / Conference
Suresh, S., & Egbu, C. Knowledge mapping techniques within the construction industry: An exploratory study. Presented at CIB W102-Information and knowledge management in Buildings, Finland

The last 15 years has seen the transitioning of the industrial economy to a knowledge economy.
Knowledge is now considered as the new value proposition of the post-industrial economy,
which is embedded in staff and workers in the organization; and... Read More about Knowledge mapping techniques within the construction industry: An exploratory study.

The key drivers for managing sustainability-related knowledge : an empirical study
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C., & Renukappa, S. The key drivers for managing sustainability-related knowledge : an empirical study. Presented at CIB W102 and W096 Conference on Improving Performance, Helsinki, Finland

Periodically, new major forces dramatically reshape the business world. Just as globalisation,
the information technology revolution and the knowledge economy have been doing for the past
two decades. In the early part of this twenty-first century,... Read More about The key drivers for managing sustainability-related knowledge : an empirical study.

Knowledge sharing in quantity surveying firms in Malaysia - How the literature review informs the research approach
Presentation / Conference
Mohd Nor, F., & Egbu, C. Knowledge sharing in quantity surveying firms in Malaysia - How the literature review informs the research approach. Presented at 9th International Post Graduate Research Conference, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester UK

Knowledge sharing in organisation is the act of making knowledge available to others
within the organisation. It is the process by which knowledge held by an individual is
converted into a medium that can be understood, absorbed, and used by other... Read More about Knowledge sharing in quantity surveying firms in Malaysia - How the literature review informs the research approach.

Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market
Presentation / Conference
Abdullah, M., & Egbu, C. Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market. Presented at BUHU 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference, The Lowry, Salford Quays

Industrialised Building System in its different guises appears to have gained popularity
in recent years. Through a thorough review of literature, this paper presents a historical
appraisal of the definitions offered for the different guises of IBS... Read More about Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market.

A literature review on the challenges associated with implementing knowledge management strategies in construction organisations
Presentation / Conference
Mohd Zin, I., & Egbu, C. A literature review on the challenges associated with implementing knowledge management strategies in construction organisations. Presented at 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7 - 9 September, 2009

The significance of Knowledge Management (KM) in any organisation is increasingly being realised. As a result, knowledge management is increasingly being incorporated in the management agenda and in organisational strategic choices. Knowledge managem... Read More about A literature review on the challenges associated with implementing knowledge management strategies in construction organisations.

Technology transfer practices and strategies: Issues for Nigerian construction organisations and for research
Presentation / Conference
Odigie, H., & Egbu, C. Technology transfer practices and strategies: Issues for Nigerian construction organisations and for research. Presented at BUHU 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference, The Lowry, Salford Quays

Technology transfer is increasingly being seen as an important issue for economic development and growth. Arguably, this is why developed and especially developing countries are very keen on technology transfer. However, there are those that contend... Read More about Technology transfer practices and strategies: Issues for Nigerian construction organisations and for research.

Remote sensing, Lidar, automated data capture processes & the VEPS project
Presentation / Conference
Richman, A., Hamilton, A., Arayici, Y., Counsell, J., & Tkhelidze, B. Remote sensing, Lidar, automated data capture processes & the VEPS project. Presented at 9th International Conference of Information Visualisation, London, UK

This paper discusses recent project work that has been examining how to minimise the digital 3D modelling of urban and rural environments, where remotely sensed data is available. The increasing availability of highly accurate Lidar data offers these... Read More about Remote sensing, Lidar, automated data capture processes & the VEPS project.

Modeling 3D scanned data to visualize the built environment
Presentation / Conference
Arayici, Y., & Hamilton, A. Modeling 3D scanned data to visualize the built environment. Presented at 9th International Conference of Information Visualisation, London UK

Capturing and modeling 3D information of the built environment is a big challenge. A number of techniques and technologies are now in use. These include EDM, GPS and photogrammetric application and also remote sensing applications.

In this paper,... Read More about Modeling 3D scanned data to visualize the built environment.

Total place - Discussion paper
Report
Dhar-Bhattacharjee, S., Baldwinson, T., Roy, S., & Thomas, A. Total place - Discussion paper

Total Place – Pooling public money
Total Place was a Labour Government initiative which started last year in April 2009 in Bichard’s work Operational Efficiency Programme, which looked at the scope for efficiency savings in the public sector. It in... Read More about Total place - Discussion paper.

Visual management – A general overview
Presentation / Conference
Tezel, B., Koskela, L., & Tzortzopoulos, P. Visual management – A general overview. Presented at 5th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-V), Istanbul, Turkey

Visual Management has been evolving and effectively employed in some manufacturing and service organizations for a long time. It is an essential element of the lean production system that can be approached from different scientific disciplines as wel... Read More about Visual management – A general overview.