All Outputs (142)

Maintaining access to architecture: a Scottish perspective. (2016)
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MCCLEAN, D., LAMB, N. and CURTIS, L. 2016. Maintaining access to architecture: a Scottish perspective. Charrette [online], 3(1), pages 19-28. Available from: http://ingentaconnect.com/contentone/arched/char/2016/00000003/00000001/art00003

Widening access to education has been a central priority of the Scottish Government since 2010, with the objective of assisting those from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter higher education. Accordingly, the Scottish Funding Council introduced the '... Read More about Maintaining access to architecture: a Scottish perspective..

An analytical network process model for risks prioritisation in megaprojects. (2015)
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BOATENG, P., CHEN, Z. and OGUNLANA, S.O. 2015. An analytical network process model for risks prioritisation in megaprojects. International journal of project management [online], 33(8), pages 1795-1811. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2015.08.007

Megaprojects are complex and expensive projects that often involve social, technical, economic, environmental and political (STEEP) challenges to project management. Despite these challenges, project owners and financiers continue to invest large sum... Read More about An analytical network process model for risks prioritisation in megaprojects..

The effect of shrinkage cracks on the load bearing capacity of steel-fibre-reinforced roller-compacted-concrete pavements. (2015)
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JAFARIFAR, N., PILAKOUTAS, K. and BENNETT, T. 2015. The effect of shrinkage cracks on the load bearing capacity of steel-fibre-reinforced roller-compacted-concrete pavements. Materials and structues [online], 49(6), pages 2329-2347. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-015-0652-0

This paper demonstrates the effect of shrinkage cracks on the static load bearing capacity and on the fatigue performance of RCC pavements reinforced with steel fibres recycled from post-consumer tyres, with the aid of a case study. A numerical metho... Read More about The effect of shrinkage cracks on the load bearing capacity of steel-fibre-reinforced roller-compacted-concrete pavements..

Enhancing post-disaster reconstruction capacity through lifelong learning in higher education. (2015)
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THAYAPARAN, M., SIRIWARDENA, M., MALALGODA, C.I., AMARATUNGA, D., LILL, I. and KAKLAUSKAS, A. 2015. Enhancing post-disaster reconstruction capacity through lifelong learning in higher education. Disaster prevention and management [online], 24(3), pages 338-354. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/DPM-11-2014-0239

Purpose “ Due to the complexities involved in disasters and due to the peculiar nature of post-disaster reconstruction, built environment professionals require continuous updating of their skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to disaster re... Read More about Enhancing post-disaster reconstruction capacity through lifelong learning in higher education..

Moisture transport and drying shrinkage properties of steel-fibre-reinforced-concrete. (2014)
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JAFARIFAR, N., PILAKOUTAS, K. and BENNETT, T. 2014. Moisture transport and drying shrinkage properties of steel-fibre-reinforced-concrete. Construction and building materials [online], 73, pages 41-50. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.09.039

Drying shrinkage has a serious impact on the structural and durability performance of concrete pavements. Shrinkage strain development and distress can only be fully understood by knowing the moisture transport and free shrinkage properties of concre... Read More about Moisture transport and drying shrinkage properties of steel-fibre-reinforced-concrete..

Dealing with construction cost overruns using data mining. (2014)
Journal Article
AHIAGA-DAGBUI, D.D. and SMITH, S.D., 2014. Dealing with construction cost overruns using data mining. Construction management and economics [online], 32(7-8), pages 682-694. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2014.933854

One of the main aims of any construction client is to procure a project within the limits of a predefined budget. However, most construction projects routinely overrun their cost estimates. Existing theories on construction cost overrun suggest a num... Read More about Dealing with construction cost overruns using data mining..

Rethinking construction cost overruns: cognition, learning and estimation. (2014)
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AHIAGA-DAGBUI, D.D. and SMITH, S.D. 2014. Rethinking construction cost overruns: cognition, learning and estimation. Journal of financial management of property and construction, 19(1), pp. 38-54. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-06-2013-0027

Purpose: Drawing on mainstream arguments in the literature, the paper presents a coherent and holistic view on the causes of cost growth, and the dynamics between cognitive dispositions, learning and estimation. A cost prediction model has also been... Read More about Rethinking construction cost overruns: cognition, learning and estimation..

The impact of computer aided architectural design programs on conceptual design in an educational context. (2014)
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SALMAN, H.S., LAING, R. and CONNIFF, A. 2014. The impact of computer aided architectural design programs on conceptual design in an educational context. Design studies, 35(4), pages 412-439. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2014.02.002

Little research has been undertaken concerning the manner in which students use computer aided architectural design (CAAD) programs for conceptual design. The research aim was to explore the potential impact of CAAD programs as conceptual design tool... Read More about The impact of computer aided architectural design programs on conceptual design in an educational context..

Governance and policy challenges of implementing urban low-carbon transport initiatives. (2014)
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TAIT, E., LAING, R. and GRAY, D. 2014. Governance and policy challenges of implementing urban low-carbon transport initiatives. Local economy [online], 29(1-2), pages 129-140. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0269094214521980

Emissions from transport represent a quarter of Scotlands total. Action to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport has been criticized for being limited, poorly integrated with other areas of policy, and focused on narrow program... Read More about Governance and policy challenges of implementing urban low-carbon transport initiatives..

Sustainable approach to regenerating residential form and density: case in Dhaka. (2013)
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ZAMAN, Q.M.M. and LAING, R. 2013. Sustainable approach to regenerating residential form and density: case in Dhaka. Urban studies research [online], Article ID 783792. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/783792

This paper presents principles and praxis of sustainable approach to maintaining targeted residential regeneration by density yet achieving innovations in urban form in a contextual scenario of Dhaka City, the capital of Bangladesh. It is evident fro... Read More about Sustainable approach to regenerating residential form and density: case in Dhaka..

How to save a theatre: The Orpheum, Vancouver. (2013)
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LAING, R. 2013. How to save a theatre: The Orpheum, Vancouver. Structural survey [online], 31(5), pages 355-367. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/SS-01-2013-0010

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to concern the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, which survived the threat of major internal demolition and rebuilding during the 1960s and early 1970s. The building has subsequently undergone significant restoration... Read More about How to save a theatre: The Orpheum, Vancouver..

Healthy city manifesto: can we afford to keep urban planning and design away from public health? (2013)
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MAHTAB-UZ-ZAMAN, Q.M. 2013. Healthy city manifesto: can we afford to keep urban planning and design away from public health? Global built environment review [online], 8(3), pages 3-10.

Conventional notion and praxis of unravelling the discipline of 'urban planning and design' from 'built environment and health' [Corburn, 2004] has contributed to urban conditions unwieldy enough to question the liveability and sustainability [Hill &... Read More about Healthy city manifesto: can we afford to keep urban planning and design away from public health?.

A decision support model proving 'value for money' selection of elements and components on hospital refurbishments: development of a functioning prototype. (2013)
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WILSON, G. and KISHK, M. 2013. A decision support model proving 'value for money' selection of elements and components on hospital refurbishments: development of a functioning prototype. Construction engineering [online], 1(3), pages 53-61. Available from: http://www.seipub.org/ce/Download.aspx?ID=8702

Capital investment in current economic circumstances, is severely challenged. This is especially evident within the NHS built estate. Estate managers and Design Teams have a duty to achieve Value for Money on projects; yet, no measured and standardis... Read More about A decision support model proving 'value for money' selection of elements and components on hospital refurbishments: development of a functioning prototype..

An investigation into the risk of construction project delays in the UAE. (2013)
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MOTALEB, O. and KISHK, M. 2013. An investigation into the risk of construction project delays in the UAE. International journal of information technology project management [online], 4(3), pages 50-65. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4018/jitpm.2013070104

The growing rate of delays in project delivery is considered a major criticism of the construction companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This paper aims to investigate the causes and effects behind the delays pertaining to delivery of construc... Read More about An investigation into the risk of construction project delays in the UAE..

Identifying sustainability requirements in the refurbishment of hospitals: the built estate, models of care, and the challenge of adaptation planning. (2013)
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WILSON, G., KISHK, M. and LAING, R. 2013. Identifying sustainability requirements in the refurbishment of hospitals: the built estate, models of care, and the challenge of adaptation planning. Public health frontier [online], 2(2), pages 114-121. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5963/PHF0202009

Public spending across the United Kingdom is facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the economic downturn. Nowhere is this more keenly felt than the interface between the National Health Service (NHS) and the construction industry. Limited go... Read More about Identifying sustainability requirements in the refurbishment of hospitals: the built estate, models of care, and the challenge of adaptation planning..

Skills development for retrofitting a historic listed building in Scotland. (2013)
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ABDEL-WAHAB, M. and BENNADJI, A. 2015. Skills development for retrofitting a historic listed building in Scotland. International journal of low-carbon technologies [online], 10(4), pages 347-353. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctt043

With the current aim for a low carbon economy in Scotland, it becomes imperative to ensure that there are adequate workforce skills available to support meeting this aspiration. As such, the Scottish Government has developed a low carbon skills agend... Read More about Skills development for retrofitting a historic listed building in Scotland..

Adaptation challenges for healthcare infrastructure in a changing climate. (2013)
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WILSON, G. and KISHK, M., 2013. Adaptation challenges for healthcare infrastructure in a changing climate. Journal of clinical research and governance [online], 2(1), pages 3-9. Available from: https://doi.org/10.13183/jcrg.v2i1.26

The paper aims to discuss the relationships between the phenomenon of climate change, and the requirement for adaptation for healthcare infrastructure. It discusses the climate change debate, and demonstrates the linkages between climate change and s... Read More about Adaptation challenges for healthcare infrastructure in a changing climate..

The nature of mass masonry granite walling and the potential for retrofit internal wall insulation strategies. (2013)
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BUDA, G., TAYLOR, B. and BENNADJI, A. 2013. The nature of mass masonry granite walling and the potential for retrofit internal wall insulation strategies. Journal of building survey, appraisal and valuation [online], 2(1), pages 36-43. Available from: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/hsp/jbsav/2013/00000002/00000001/art00005

Traditional buildings constructed of solid granite walling that have timber framing with lath and plaster internal finish are not thermally efficient when compared with modern constructions. They are also termed hard-to-treat as they need special car... Read More about The nature of mass masonry granite walling and the potential for retrofit internal wall insulation strategies..

Adaptive re-use and urban regeneration in Dhaka - a theoretical exploration. (2011)
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ZAMAN, Q.M.M. 2011. Adaptive re-use and urban regeneration in Dhaka - a theoretical exploration. Open house international, 36(2), pages 45-58.

At a time, when there are world-wide calls for sustainable building design and construction focusing on building adaptation and remodeling rather than demolition and replacement, a local system of remodeling and functional adaptation has been applied... Read More about Adaptive re-use and urban regeneration in Dhaka - a theoretical exploration..

Exploring the adoption of low carbon technologies by Scottish housing associations. (2011)
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ABDEL-WAHAB, M., MOORE, D. and MCDONALD, S. 2011. Exploring the adoption of low carbon technologies by Scottish housing associations. International journal of low-carbon technologies [online], 6(4), pages 318-323. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctr031

Housing associations (HAs) are responsible for building and managing approximately one-third of affordable homes in Scotland. The adoption of low carbon technologies (LCTs) by HAs presents an area that could potentially help towards reducing the carb... Read More about Exploring the adoption of low carbon technologies by Scottish housing associations..