THE CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (CSD) …interventions for delivering energy efficiency and sustainability’, through to ‘Advanced Intelligent Agents for optimising processes,

THE CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (CSD) NEWSLETTER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, UK Issue: SUMMER 2016

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Editors: Prof. Gary D. Holt and Prof. Jack Goulding Page 1 of 20

THE CENTRE FOR

SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

(CSD)

NEWSLETTER

WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMER 2016

Welcome to the CSD Newsletter

Issue 7, Summer 2016

This time around, in addition to our usual content and features we will be featuring presentations and key findings from a CSD transdisciplinary engagement workshop, hosted at UCLan on 4 July 2016. If you require any further information on any of these presentations – or indeed, any other issue covered in this issue, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope you enjoy reading our Newsletter!

Delivering positive change requires confidence, commitment and perseverance. CSD continues to support the sustainability research agenda.

Professor Jack Goulding, Director, CSD

School Of Engineering University of Central

Lancashire


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CIB World Building Congress (WBC) 2016

The sustainability research agenda

continues to impact mainstream activities. This includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development) and agreements secured at CoP21.

CSD members support these initiatives through a wide range of research activities and dissemination mechanisms.

One of the main high impact events this year was the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) World Building Congress 2016

This was held jointly with the Finnish Association of Civil Engineers (RIL) and the Tampere University of Technology (TUT) May 30 – June 3, 2016 in Tampere

Finland.

Several CSD members attended and between them presented a total 10 papers at this prestigious event, on subjects ranging from ‘relational interventions for delivering energy efficiency and sustainability’, through to ‘Advanced Intelligent Agents for optimising processes, improving logistics, and reducing the carbon footprint’.

The full list of CSD presentation co-authors and their paper titles, are listed below

Congratulations to the following for representing CSD, the

University and industry partners, at WBC16:

▀ Aduku, C., Liyanage, C. and John, G. Factors Affecting Condition-based Maintenance in Petroleum Pipelines Operation in

Nigeria Oil and Gas sector.

▀ Baker, F. To Follow or not to Follow Design Standards: A Question for Sustainable Coastal Engineering.

▀ Fatokun, A., Akintoye, A. and Liyanage, C. Factors Influencing the Regeneration of Public-private Partnership Road

Projects.

▀ Isikdag, U., Goulding, J.S., Hijazi, I. and Hashash, M. An Evaluation of BIM Opportunities in design Phase of Donor-

funded projects.

▀ Kolo, S.J., Pour Rahimian, F. and Goulding, J.S. Offsite Manufacturing in Nigeria: Feasibility Research and Future

Directions.

▀ Lea, G., Ganah, A., Goulding, J.S. and Ainsworth, N. BIM for Parametric Stadia design: Do designers Really Need Visual

Programming?

▀ Pour Rahimian, F., Goulding, J.S., Holt, G.D. and Matuszewski, B. Advanced Intelligent Agents for Optimised Dynamic

Process Monitoring and Defect Inspection in Construction Projects.

▀ Smith, A. and Fsadni, A. Impact of Living Plants on the Indoor Air Quality in a Large Modern Building.

▀ Thakore, R., Goulding, J.S. and Holt, G.D. A Strategic Tri-Level Relational Model for Building Capabilities and Effective

Governance of Complex Adaptive Systems: The English Housing Perspective.

▀ Wheatley, M.A.T. and Goulding J.S. Emotional Intelligence: A Conceptual Model for Managing Productivity, Creativity

and Performance.

CIB World

Building Congress 2016 WBC16

http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

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Delegation

attends

CIOB

Launch

Dr Francine Baker, Course Leader for

MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, was specially invited to attend the launch of the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB's) new Time and Cost Management contract in London (June 2016). She was accompanied by six of her MSc students and one of them won the main prize of the evening. The event commenced with a short quiz to get everyone involved, the nature of the questions being of a complex contractual nature to demonstrate how convoluted standard contracts can be. In addition, one question related to the hot topic of the moment: the Brexit referendum and the imminent, or not so imminent, triggering of Article 50 to formally leave the Union. The question was, “When should the UK trigger Article 50?”

Giles Coulson, one of the M.Sc. students, and a civil engineer, was thinking at the time about the recent crushing defeat of England at the hands of Iceland and so responded: “Not until England next wins an international football tournament.” This was considered an outstanding response, which resulted in Giles going on stage to reveal his UCLAN credentials, and winning a particularly fine bottle of Burgundy wine, Grand Cru Chateau Corton Grancey 2002. The launch event itself was very informative and interesting, taking the format of a short presentation followed by a much longer question and answer section, which worked well. This was followed by a hearty selection of hors d'oeuvres and refreshments

CSD Member receives Distinguished Adjunct

Professorship from Indian University

Professor Gary Holt of CSD, has been

conferred the title of Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Construction and Civil Engineering Management, from Saveetha University, India. Congratulations Gary!

Professor Holt was appointed to the Department of Civil Engineering within the University’s School of Engineering. He will be sharing his knowledge and expertise to aid research and development of Saveetha’s Construction Engineering Programmes and research profile.

This success is in direct recognition of his research and scholarly contributions in the field of construction and civil engineering management over the last two decades.

The outcomes of his work have achieved public dissemination through approximately 300 refereed research publications among international journals and esteemed conference proceedings; several textbooks and other educational contributions; industry-focussed self-study learning materials; and instructional DVDs.

Professor Holt has also researched and co-authored a suite of technical guidance documents over recent years that have supported the management of plant and equipment health and safety (H&S), aimed at H&S professionals throughout various industry sectors.

He is also the co-developer of the world’s leading online database of hand-arm vibration data, that continues to assist

with the management of this physical workplace agent responsible for ‘hand-arm vibration syndrome’ (a workplace health and safety risk recognised colloquially as ‘vibration white finger’).

From this appointment, a range of initiatives that encourage collaboration between Saveetha University and CSD are proposed.

One project is presently under development with CSD Director Professor Jack Goulding, which will help Saveetha University to promote industrialised building systems (offsite production methods) more effectively within India


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CSD Summer Seminar illuminates

pioneering research initiatives

Introduction CSD’s summer Seminar Series facilitated the coming together of leading academics and practitioners to present, share and constructively debate their pioneering sustainability research. The following is an overview of these presentations and the impact that they make, to the wider sustainability research agenda.

BIM adoption and

implementation Gavin Lea BIM Coordinator Frank Whittle Partnership Limited Preston Email: [email protected]

This presentation focused on Gavin’s

involvement in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Frank Whittle Partnership (FWP). The KTP is currently 21 months into a 24-month strategic project with the primary objective to ‘develop and implement a BIM adoption strategy to support process and data innovation within a multi-disciplinary organisation’.

This project raised a plethora of interesting findings and outputs based around change management for people, process and technology, many of which feed directly or indirectly into improving sustainability through a single source of data to deliver buildings which fit first time, but also reduce waste, improve energy analysis, etc.

Gavin also discussed in detail the FWP BIM projects where the benefits of BIM have been realised such as:

Eco Park where a visual study was performed based on 25km of 3D topography to show how the development impacts on the surrounding environment; and

Accrington Stanley FC where a solar analysis was performed for all four seasons to show lighting/shading on surrounding dwellings; and The Sands Venue where design issues were flagged and resolved early.

Gavin also shared findings on the KT4BIM virtual BIM Level 2 project that is made up of other KTP Associates specialising in other areas of BIM along with industry partnerships such as NBS

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and BIM4SME.The team have taken an innovative approach to digital collaboration and developed exciting tools such as the Success Matrix which enables tracking of BIM Level 2 requirements; and Syntax Jutsu which automates file naming based on BS1192:2007. This project is testing COBie data exchange, clash detection and full 3D, 4D and 5D collaboration

Onshore wind

energy planning

and development in

the UK: insights Trevor Hunter Project Manager Coriolis Energy Maidenhead Email: [email protected]

Trevor presented a detailed vision for

wind energy using a proposal for a new development at Lower Alt Wind Farm in West Lancashire.

This raised a number of technical and societal challenges – giving a unique insight into the process of onshore wind energy development in the UK.

The project was examined in relation to a current local planning application. The workings of modern commercial scale turbines and wind farms were described including how potential sites are identified (using geospatial data and modelling tools). The procedure for taking these proposals through to planning and Environmental Impacts Assessment was then explored, including that of public consultation.

The benefits of such developments were explained in terms of renewable energy generation; offsetting carbon dioxide emissions; providing benefits payments to local communities; as well as substantial construction investment into the North West economy.

Trevor was particularly keen to invite wider comments on this project and encouraged people to view the planning application documents on West Lancashire Borough Council’s website. The planning reference is 2015/1055/FUL. Those viewing the application can also register public comments.

Project website: www.loweraltwindfarm.co.uk

Contact: [email protected]

Systems Thinking

and Modelling for

Sustainable

Development

Renuka Thakore Environmental Management and Sustainability Expert Centre for Sustainable Development University of Central Lancashire Email: [email protected]

Renuka presented a synopsis of

innovative research in sustainable transformations. This focused on ‘Systems Thinking and Modelling for Sustainable Development’ and explored how systems thinking can address the complexity of real-world societal systems. The theoretical underpinnings of complex adaptive systems and social-technical systems were highlighted in order to show how many things are interrelated. The resulting integrated complex adaptive and socio-technical system framing were also explained. Renuka demonstrated how system dynamics modelling forces (using this framing) can be beneficial in terms of



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addressing the challenges of consultation and engagement. This includes identifying critical drivers and proven solutions to mitigate tangible barriers, and the supportive governance structures needed to leverage sustainable transformations. See the infographic of the Strategic Tri-level Relational Interventions for Delivering Energy efficiency and Sustainability (STRIDES) below.

STRIDES was fully explained, particularly the operationalising of systems thinking and the historic development this model. Renuka used the English housing system as an exemplar, to demonstrate how the delivery of sustainable transformations can be managed.

The research revealed new insight in fields of systems thinking and complex problems solving. Accordingly, STRIDES was advocated an effective solution for recognising and prioritising relationally

responsive emerging strategies, to help stakeholders appreciate subtle nuances and forces across and beyond contexts.

This model was highlighted as being especially useful for shaping strategic interventions needed for delivering meaningful sustainable transformations.

Further information is available at:

[email protected]

Sustainability and

Employability:

Understanding

Sustainability Issues

and Getting Ready

for the Job Market

Dr Celine Germond-Duret

Senior Lecturer in Human Geography Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), UK Email: [email protected]

CSD was particularly pleased to

welcome back Dr Celine Germond-Duret to its Seminar Series. Celine was one of the founder members of CSD and continues to work tirelessly on the sustainability agenda.

Celine’s presentation “Sustainability and Employability: Understanding Sustainability Issues and Getting Ready

for the Job Market”, focused on a new online summer course open to all LJMU students. The course was explained including its overarching rationale, demand, and success levels experienced.

The course covers a wealth of sustainability issues including climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, water, etc., and invites students to reflect on how sustainability relates to their subject area and their potential future careers.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is considered a priority by many public authorities. For instance, 2005-

Infographic of the STRIDES model – from the presentation by Renuka Thakore




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2014 was the UN Decade for Education for Sustainable Development, and the 2005 Securing the Future: Delivering UK Sustainable Development strategy places education as a major vehicle for raising

awareness and implementing sustainable development.

ESD is therefore becoming a priority for Higher Education Institutions, as illustrated by the recently published

HEFCE-QAA document “Education for Sustainable Development: Guidance for UK Higher Education providers”.

Finally, there are strong incentives for Universities to become greener because ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ counts towards almost 10% of the People and Planet Green League Table.

Sustainability is also a growing agenda across several industries/ sectors, with a greater number employers looking for graduates with relevant skills to work in an increasingly international and interconnected world.

This demand is needed to build the skills required to work more sustainably, and to meet economic, environmental and social needs.

Given this, many employers are now looking for graduates who have a grasp of ‘sustainability literacy’, are innovative,

and can challenge ‘conventional’ business models – thereby, helping to create new opportunities in their sector.

The course is optional (ad-hoc to students’ programme of study), but has been purposefully designed to be informative, engaging and fun!

Given this, student interns were directly involved in the design and preparation of the course, so that subject content was not only attractive and relevant, but also corresponded to students’ interests and expectations.

Teaching covers a mix of: short readings and fact files; lecture videos by staff; TV and radio broadcasts; artworks and discussion forums.

This summer course also displays interviews of students, staff, and Liverpool businesses - explaining why sustainability matters. To date, over 100 students across all Faculties are enrolled in this course.

This demonstrates that sustainability really does matter, for all types of students beyond disciplinary boundaries.

Dr Celine Germond-Duret LJMU staff pages are available at:

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/natural-sciences-and-psychology/celine-germond-duret

Presentation by Dr Celine Germond-Duret (print screen of the online platform)






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The Impact of

Tribology in

Sustainable

Engineering

Professor Ian Sherrington Director: Jost Institute for Tribotechnology University of Central Lancashire Preston, UK

Email: [email protected]

Professor Sherrington’s presentation concentrated on the impact of tribology in sustainable engineering, focussing specifically on the evolution and impact of research and development in this area.

In 1966 the HMSO publication “Lubrication (Tribology) Education and Research” – later to become more well known as the ‘Jost Report’ – identified significant economic savings across a range of industry sectors through the implementation good practice in

tribology to reduce maintenance. This report was considered a watershed in engineering practice, prompting many organisational and technological developments which reduced failures and increased the efficiency of machines worldwide.

There have been many developments in tribology since 1966 mainly based around incremental improvements in the quality and performance of materials. However, in recent years a number of revolutionary developments in the fields of engineering, electronics and computing have taken place which has influenced tribology in a profound way. They include: the development of smart materials; embedded intelligence; improved communications such as wireless technology; additive manufacturing processes; micro actuators; self-repairing materials; new materials such as graphene; and a range of passive and functional coatings. This is collectively known as Tribotronics [the active control of tribological elements]. All of these developments, taken together enable a new generation of autonomous components and machines to be developed which are able to embed intelligence internally. Where,

components and machines can autonomously improve their own functionality and performance by managing internal systems to increase service life, reduce maintenance requirements etc. Many of these systems and components relate to sliding and rolling machine elements where critical function involves control of friction and wear through the use of sensors, embedded intelligence and actuation. Given the impact of this work, it was particularly encouraging to note that a number of active tribological systems are currently under development (e.g. micro actuators, sensors, miniature power units, wireless transfer and the Internet of Things etc.) to actively help and improve the wider sustainability agenda



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FutuREstorative

Martin Brown Martin Brown Director of Fairsnape UK Email: [email protected] @fairsnape @futuREstorative

Martin’s presentation “FutuREstorative”, highlighted pioneering sustainability thinking in a new (soon to be published) RIBA book. This comprises narrative that threads through a collection of blog style thoughts by others, including tools, approaches and a new emerging sustainability - based on ecological and human health, on digital futures, in addition to environmental protection and business drivers.

The ambitions for FutuREstorative are not limited to a book per se, but more towards a rethinking movement that seeks to change our approach to sustainability. This is based on the premise that we no longer have the luxury to only be incrementally “less bad”, but rather, need a step change to be become “more good”. It has often been said that we should not use the word ‘sustainability’ unless we are adding more back to the environment, nature, to people and communities, than we take.

FutuREstorative draws on an experience from a career in the built environment, a lifetime of outdoor activity, surfacing concepts from ecology and wildness writers and thinkers alongside today’s leading advocates and innovators. There are many examples, concepts and arguments presented that you will love, like and agree with. Others you will not, and will want to challenge – and that is a key purpose of FutuREstorative - to challenge current and entrenched thinking and, in encouraging debate, move sustainability forward.

Of interest to academia and research, the book contains many case studies, including the innovative inclusion of sustainability within education at various levels, and a FutuREstorative modular educational programme.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

ONE: The Challenge

TWO: Key Concepts

THREE: Healing the Future

FOUR: Restorative Approaches 1 - Nature, Earth, Air and Light

FIVE: Restorative Approaches 2 - Energy, Water, Materials Waste and Carbon

SIX: The New Sustainability Standards

SEVEN: A Digitally Fuelled Restorative Future

EIGHT: FutuREstorative Resources

Epilogue: It’s JUST sustainability

http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/futurestorative-working-towards-a-new-sustainability/85971/







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Sustainability in

FM: A Performance

Measurement Tool

Dr Stanley Njuangang Dr Stanley Njuangang University of Central Lancashire Preston, UK

Email: [email protected]

Dr Njuangang’s presentation focussed on the subject of sustainability in facilities management (FM). This evaluated the application of a performance measurement tool (PMT) that was developed for healthcare maintenance. In today’s business environment, FM involves a host of services such as waste management, catering, maintenance (electrical, heating, plumbing, air conditioning etc.) to meet the demands of the NHS. All of these activities, if not properly handled, can have far-reaching consequences on our environment.

Over the years, the FM sector has gradually embraced sustainability, due in part to government legislation that has driven the level of engagement between senior management and FM managers. However, some FM managers are still unable to collect the right level of data on sustainability or cannot fully apply sustainability tools (BIFM, 2014). Although this can be attributed to a number of factors, it is also important to note the gap that exists between research and the FM industry. As shown in Figure 1, the first issue appears to be the lack of clear meaning of words such as critical success factors (CSFs), performance indicators, performance measures and factors. These words are often used interchangeably in literature without focus on relevance. Moreover, most of the performance indicators have

not been grouped into criteria that allow interrelationships to be properly understood or analysed. In addition, there appears to be a lack of meaningful categorisation of performance indicators, performance measures, factors etc.

Given that “time is money”, it is important that meaningful performance measures are identified in FM – especially concerning sustainability. Whilst the identification of performance measurement and the subsequent development of conceptual frameworks are useful, focus should be placed on the application of these in the FM sector; they need to be: relevant, meaningful and applicable (to the sustainability agenda).

Acknowledging this, a PMT was presented for discussion. This was developed for use in the Health Sector, and is uniquely placed to embrace the surfeit of performance measures and lack of categorisation of performance measures in FM sustainability.

The first step in the application of the PMT is the identification of relevant performance measures in sustainability. This could be through any of the traditional research methods such as Delphi, interviews, focus groups etc. This is followed by the categorisation of the performance measures according to the four perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard [see Kaplan and Norton]; which allows managers to focus on financial and non-financial issues of sustainability (see Table 2)


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Studying Island

Archipelagos as

Ecosystems:

Reflections and

Considerations

Dr Zrinka Mendas Dr Zrinka Mendas Bolton Business School University of Bolton, UK

Email: [email protected] https://zmendas.wordpress.com

Dr Mendas’ presentation offered an insight into issues facing regional sustainable rural development, using case examples of small island archipelagos e.g. the Croatian islands, Åland islands, Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and Hebrides. This research focused on an ecosystem approach to sustainable island development. Broadly speaking, the ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way, between various habitats, between the environment and the biota it supports, and the integral economies and human well-being of coastal communities.

The approach is integral to a Blue Growth and the Europe 2020 strategy, as the blue economy contributes approximately 5.4 million jobs, generating around €500 billion pa. Zrinka highlighted that whilst island archipelagos play an important part through various maritime activities, detailed research in this area has been somewhat neglected. Arguably, island remoteness and rurality affects the degree of island development, for example, a poor ferry service can sometimes lead to a fear of social exclusion, which can later lead to island depopulation. However, their voice in the European Parliament is gathering momentum with help from the European Small Islands Association. While the current ecosystem approach has been helpful at the macro regional level, it remains ostensibly top-down driven, and is reliant on many unrealistic targets – leading to a number of important but unresolved issues.

Ecosystem approach: top-down driven

This top-down approach has created a number of challenges, not least: greater bureaucracy; incomplete information; increased competition (rather than cooperative stakeholder behaviour); and also generated gaps in communication and stakeholder engagement. Acknowledging this, Zrinka proposed a naturalist based bottom-up approach.

Ecosystem approach: bottom-up driven

The above approach follows the principles of a naturalist and evolutionary perspective. Using Åland islands as a leading example, this includes focusing on natural and environment-led sustainable development - where societies and island communities evolve around the needs of the natural ecosystems and environment's needs. This confluence helps drive local development itself (e.g. protection of the natural species); where communities adapt to the environment (e.g. self-sustainable fishing practices) in Ostrom’s sense. This approach promotes a reciprocal ‘altruism’ between the natural environment and its communities (e.g. managing tourism invasion).

Zrinka’s studies have contributed to working group discussions of the EU rural Parliament and ENRD in 2015, which concerns regional smart and sustainable rural development. This approach has important implications for policy makers concerned with: urban and rural island planning; improving the quality of stakeholder engagement; and helping to enhance future scenario planning

CSD extends special thanks to all of these presenters. We look forward to similar successful seminars in the future.

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Open Scholarship (coming your way)

Open Access to research publications

and data is now required by many funders - including HEFCE as part of its REF policy - as well as by UCLan itself. An Open Scholarship team has been set up to promote this message to the UCLan research community and to provide the support, guidance and training necessary to meet these new requirements. UCLan provides two Open Access repositories: CLoK for publications and UCLanData for all types of research data. Researchers are encouraged to incorporate both CLoK and UCLanData into their routine workflows: papers should be uploaded to CLoK (as soon as they are accepted for publication); at the same time, any data directly relating to the paper can be shared openly via UCLanData (unless data protection, legal constraints or IPR issues are in force).

Typical funders with data policies include:

RCUK: AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC

National Science Foundation (NSF)

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

Department for International Development (DFID)

Wellcome Trust British Heart Foundation Cancer Research UK EC FP7 European Research Commission

(ERC) Horizon 2020 HEFCE (deposit of other

research outputs for REF will receive ‘credit’)

British Academy (encourages) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation World Bank Nuffield Foundation Howard Hughes Medical

Institute (HHMI) Royal Society World Health Organization

(encourages).

Whilst it is important for researchers to be compliant with funder policy, there are other significant personal and institutional benefits for making research outputs Open Access. These include:

Quick and easy discovery via popular search engines such as Google

Greater visibility Increased citations Increased impact

Jill Evans, UCLan’s Research Data Manager ([email protected]) and Sabina Rafiq, Open Access Support &

Advocacy Officer ([email protected]), are working with the College of Science

and Technology to ensure Open Scholarship (Open Access to publications and data) is properly understood and the maximum benefits can be gained from open practices.

Jill and Sabina are running a varied programme of advocacy, awareness raising and training events to reach as wide an audience as possible within the College - watch this space for full details of this Open Scholarship programme

CSD will be hosting a number of special seminars with Jill and Sabina on Open Access and Research Data Management Plans.

Research Funding Update Congratulations to Dr Champika Liyanage for securing a substantial ERASMUS+ grant with the University of Huddersfield. Well done Champika. More on this later….

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New dissertation study model from

CSD Professors

Introduction Professors Gary Holt and Jack Goulding

of the Centre for Sustainable

Development, School of Engineering,

have designed a new dissertation study

model specifically for construction

engineering students. Details of the

model and its operation are soon to be

published[1].

Their model, called ‘PROD2UCT’ takes

its acronymic name from seven key

chronological dissertation study stages,

each of which is symbolised by

corresponding action words. That is:

1. Pick;

2. Recognise;

3. Organise;

4. Document and Draft;

5. Undertake;

6. Consolidate; and

7. Tell.

Model rationale The underpinning pedagogical notion of

‘PROD2UCT’ emphasises that

construction engineering dissertation

study should be outcome or ‘product’

driven.

Professor Holt explained, “It is well

accepted in the literature that effective

working calls for continual focus on the

end product and that for each task

undertaken to achieve an aim, the end

product should always be kept in

mind”[2].

Accordingly, students’ approach to

dissertation study is often iterative and

reactive, such that the ‘result’ of each

dissertation stage is first required, in

order to influence the next. Therefore,

the actual design of study stages – for,

example regarding what amount or

type of data is appropriate

– occurs predominantly en

route rather than in

advance.

The result is often that any

future study stage cannot

be firmly planned until the

previous one has been

completed. “This results in

a much less effective;

reactive vis-à-vis proactive;

form of dissertation self-

management” Professor Holt explained.

The distinctive characteristics of

PROD2UCT are that it serves as an

initial ‘stimulus’ to emphasise key study

stages and encourage students to

embark on their dissertation journey

effectively. It becomes an aide-mémoire

of those stages, offering guidance on

each along the way - thereby promoting

effectiveness from the start. For

instance, from the initial reviewing of

subject literature; because students are

made aware of exactly what to look for

and what questions need answering

regarding their proposed research.

This model is outcome-oriented,

requiring students to consider the

‘product’ of their dissertation from the

outset – using this to inform study

design decisions and implementation.


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For example, when deciding upon the

dissertation aim, making

methodological choices, and ensuring

that every part of the dissertation study

process contributes something to the

desired outcome is particularly

important.

A brief description of PROD2UCT The model’s seven stages are as

follows.

1. Pick an appropriate subject This may seem an ‘obvious’ requirement, but unfortunately, many students leave this decision far too late. The chosen subject must inspire and motivate the student and help them ‘play to their strengths’.

The subject will also influence methodological opportunities so matters such as fieldwork, archival work, data types, experimental methods, analyses, surveys, interviews, participants etc., all require acknowledgement at this very early stage.

2. Recognise the intended product of the study

The product of the research must be determined after the subject choice, but before anything else. That is, if the end product is firmly recognised, the aim will naturally evolve to formalise this intention. The product should be a ‘calculated aspiration’ such as a proposition; a conclusion that challenges traditional wisdom or thinking; a model of a phenomenon (e.g. descriptive/ graphical/ statistical/ algorithmic); or a combination of these. Alternatively, products may be specialised, such as to develop organisational procedures, or produce new instructional material.

3. Organise the work (being mindful of the intended product)

Achieving the intended product must inform all that ‘needs to be done’. When disaggregated into stages this should be represented in a realistic master plan. An ‘acid test’ here is to identify how each stage adds something to the end product realisation. If any stage does not, then the master plan requires more thought.

4. Document and draft everything (constantly)

Research can often be a chaotic endeavour; so to help maintain clarity detailed records (notes) should be kept and, the dissertation draft should begin early.

All relevant interactions and thoughts should be recorded – what may seem superficial at the time may become vital in the future. The dissertation draft should start on day one in the form of thoughts and notes. These will evolve into ideas, sentences, paragraphs, pages then chapters. Lists might form the basis of tables, and graphical notes (such as mind maps) – which may ultimately become referenced figures and tables. Good dissertation writing often results from early note taking, drafting, adding-to, editing, and revising - this can not be overstated.

5. Undertake the plan (proactively)

The master plan should detail all the dissertation stages. It should be constantly reviewed to ensure adherence. Emphasis is on a student remaining proactive: anticipating ‘problems’ and working through them. Commitment is key; as is recognition that said adherence is non-negotiable.

6. Consolidate (everything)

This requires retrospective thought – all former research needs to be evaluated and considered for inclusion within the

written dissertation (or not, as appropriate). The aim, objectives and product should all be tangible and explicit.

The literature review should demonstrate value-added. The methodology, data collection and analyses must be adequately explained and justified. Consolidation therefore, calls for meaningful interpretation of all that has happened during the study.

7. Tell the whole story

Students must ‘tell the whole story’ of their research, ideally using chronological logic, because a dissertation macrostructure should broadly mirror what was done and in what order. Emphasis should be placed on guiding the reader through this chronology; and in doing so, presentation should align with the institution’s assessment criteria.

In summary… The Professors summarise, that the defining characteristic of PROD2UCT is its requirement to identify the intended dissertation product before anything else; and by doing so, to concentrate on this so that all subsequent decisions and actions add something tangible to the intended outcome.

Footnotes [1] Holt, G.D. and Goulding J.S. (2017).

PROD2UCT: An Outcome-Oriented

Dissertation Study Model for

Construction Engineering Students.

Journal of Engineering, Design and

Technology. Vol 15, No. 1.

[2] For example, see McMillan, K. and

Weyers, J. (2011) How to Write

Dissertations and Project Reports.

Essex: Pearson Education Ltd


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Selection of CSD

Publications

(2014-Date)

▀ Abrishami, S., Goulding, J.S., Pour-Rahimian, F. and Ganah, A. (2014) Integration of BIM and generative design to exploit AEC conceptual design innovation, Journal of Information Technology in Construction. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 19. pp. 350-359. ISSN ISSN 1874-4753

▀ Abrishami, S., Goulding, J. S., Pour-Rahimian, F., Ganah, A. and Sawhney, A. (2014) G-BIM Framework and Development Process for Integrated AEC Design Automation. Procedia Engineering, 85. pp. 10-17. ISSN 18777058

▀ Abrishami, S, Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F., and Ganah, A., (2014), Integration of BIM and Generative Design to Support AEC Conceptual Design Innovation, International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Construction (ITC 2014), North-eastern University, Shenyang, China, 3-5 July 2014

▀ Abrishami, S., Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F., and Sawhney, A., (2014), G-BIM Framework: A Feasibility Study for the Adaptation of Generative BIM Workspace for Conceptual Design Automation, In: M. Hajdu & M. J. Skibniewski, (eds.), Creative Construction Conference 2014, Prague, Czech Republic, 21-24 June 2014. pp. 539-543

▀ Abrishami, S., Goulding, J.S., Pour-Rahimian, F. and Ganah, A. (2015) Virtual generative BIM workspace for maximising AEC conceptual design innovation: A paradigm of future opportunities. Construction Innovation, 15 (1). pp. 24-41. ISSN 1471-4175

▀ Adetola, A., and Goulding, J.S., (2016), Collaborative Framework for Road Infrastructure Management, Journal of Infrastructure Asset Management, Vol. 3, pp 71-80 DOI: 10.1680/jinam.14.00025

▀ Akinola, J.A, Ogunsemi, D.R, Dada, M.O, and Goulding J.S, (2015), Quantity Surveying Professional Services for

Global Competitiveness: A New Multi-Skilling Model for Delivering Strategic Opportunities in Nigeria, Environmental Design and Management International Conference, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 10-12 March 2015

▀ Anglés, S., Ganah, A., Santos, A., Leube, F. and Rincón, Ó. (2014) Determination of the influence of specific building regulations in smart buildings. Intelligent Buildings International, 6 (4). pp. 239-254. ISSN 1750-8975

▀ Bolton, N., Codinhoto, R., Ormerod, M., Ruddock, S., Williamson, T. and Yates, K (2015). Patient Care at our Heart: Developing the care environment for patients with dementia at UHSM. University Hospital South Manchester Evaluation Report.

▀ Cooper, J., Howe, J. and Jiang, L (2014) Environmental Attitudes in the UK Nuclear Energy Industry. International Journal of Nuclear Governance, Economy and Ecology (IJNGEE), 4 (2). pp. 132-152. ISSN 1742-4186

▀ Crompton, L., Goulding, J.S. and Pour Rahimian, F. (2014) Construction Partnering: Moving Towards The Rationalisation For A Dominant Paradigm. Alam Cipta, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, 7 (1). pp. 57-78.

▀ Dola, K. and Pour Rahimian, F. (2014) Sustainable Approaches in Built Environment in Preparing for Global Environmental Change. ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, 7 (2).

▀ Edwards, D. J. and Holt, G. D. (2014). Antecedents of Health and Safety Issues Relating to Trailers used for Moving Plant and Equipment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. Vol. 140, No. 7, pp04014027-1—10. ISSN: 0733-9364 (print).

▀ Ene, G., Goulding, J., and John, G., (2014), Pedagogical Perspectives on Approaches to Construction Skills Education and Training, CIB W107 Conference: Construction in Developing Countries and its Contribution to Sustainable Development, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria, 27-31 January 2014

▀ Ene, G., Goulding, J., and John, G., (2015), Construction Learning and Education: Exploring Synergies Through Holistic Reflection, Proceedings of ARCOM Doctoral Workshop on Construction Education in the New Digital


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Age, pp. 49-65, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK, 4 November 2015

▀ Ene, G., Goulding, J.S., John. G, and Pour Rahimian, F., (2015), Holistic Learning: A Workforce Development Paradigm, International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC 2015), Global Lean Construction Conference, 28-31 July 2015, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

▀ Ezcan, V., Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F., and Kuruoglu, M., (2015), Avoiding Stiffness: Perspectives of Agile Technology Diffusion, International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC 2015), Global Lean Construction Conference, 28-31 July 2015, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

▀ Fsadni A.M., Whitty J.P.M., 2015, A review on the two-phase heat transfer characteristics in helically coiled tube heat exchangers, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 95, pp.551-565.

▀ Fsadni A.M., Whitty J.P.M., 2016, A review on the two-phase pressure drop characteristics in helically coiled tubes, Applied Thermal Engineering, 103, pp. 616-638.

▀ Ganah, A. and John, G.A. (2014) Achieving Level 2 BIM by 2016 in the UK. In: Proceedings of The 2014 International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, June 23-25, 2014, Orlando, Florida.

▀ Ganah, A. and John, G. A. (2014) Integrating Building Information Modelling and Health and Safety for Onsite Construction. Safety and Health at Work. ISSN 20937911

▀ Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F., and Wang, X., (2014), Virtual Reality-Based Cloud BIM Platform for Integrated AEC Projects, International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Construction (ITC 2014), North-eastern University, Shenyang, China, 3-5 July 2014

▀ Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F., Arif, M., and, Sharp, M., (2015), New Offsite Production and Business Models in Construction: Priorities for the Future Research Agenda, Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management Vol. 11, Iss 3, pp 163-184,

▀ Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F.P., and Wang, X., (2014), Virtual Reality-Based Cloud BIM Platform for Integrated AEC Projects, Journal of Information Technology in Construction, Special Issue on “BIM Cloud-Based Technology in the AEC Sector: Present Status and Future Trends”, Vol. 19, pp 308-325 http://www.itcon.org/2014/18

▀ Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F., Arif, M., and, Sharp, M., (2015). New Offsite Production and Business Models in Construction: Priorities for the Future Research Agenda, Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design

Management Vol. 11, Iss 3, pp 163-184, 2015 DOI:10.1080/17452007.2014.891501

▀ Goulding, J.S., Pour Rahimian, F., Salama. A., Ruddock, S., and Abdelazim Ibrahim, H.G., (2015), Transnational Adaptation Model for Facilitating Technology and Expertise Mobilisation in Gulf AEC Organisations, International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC 2015), Global Lean Construction Conference, 28-31 July 2015, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

▀ Goulding, J.S., and Syed-Khuzzan, S., (2014), A Study on the Validity of a Four-Variant Diagnostic Learning Styles Questionnaire Framework, Journal of Education + Training, Vol. 56, Iss. 2-3, pp 141-164, DOI: 10.1108/ET-11-2012-0109

▀ Holt, G. D. and Edwards, D. J. (2014). Machinery Transportation Management: Case Study of ‘Plant-trailer’ H&S Incidents. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. Vol. 4, No. 3, pp264—280. ISSN (print): 2044-124X.

▀ Holt, G. D. and Goulding, J.S. (2014). Conceptualisation of Ambiguous-Mixed-Methods within Building and Construction Research. The Journal of Engineering, Design, and Technology. 12(2). pp. 244-262.

▀ Holt, G. D. (2014). Industrial Innovation: Historical Case Study of the Claerwen Dam. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 4(2). Pp. 146-165.

▀ Holt, G. D. (2014). Infrastructure and Assets: What Role History? Infrastructure Asset Management, 1 (1). pp. 3-4. ISSN 2053-0242.

▀ Holt, G. D. (2014). Reply: The Door is Ajar – Response to ‘Project Management: A Profession with a Hole in its Head or, Why a Change in the Culture of Academic Support is needed for the Profession’. Engineering Project Organization Journal. Vol. 4, No. 4, pp165—169. ISSN (print)

▀ Holt, G. D. (2014). Editorial. ‘Ascending the Ogive’ – A Journal’s Analogy with the Business Life-cycle. Infrastructure Asset Management. Vol. 1, No. 3, pp55—56. E-ISSN: 2053-0250.

▀ Holt, G. D. (2014) Guest Editorial – Asking Questions, Analysing Answers: Relative Importance Revisited. Construction Innovation Information, Process, Management, 14 (1), pp. 2-16. ISSN 1471-4175.

▀ Holt, G.D. (2015). British Construction Business 1700—2000: Proactive Innovation or Reactive Evolution? Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management. Vol. 15, No. 3, pp.258—277. ISSN: 1471-4175 (print).

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▀ Holt, G.D. (2016). Historical Antecedents of Innovative Construction Project Organisation and Social Structures. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management. Vol. 16, No. 1, ISSN: 1471-4175 (print).

▀ Holt, G.D. (2016). Opposing Influences on Construction Plant and Machinery Health and Safety Innovations. Invited Paper: Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management. Special Issue on Innovations in Construction Health, Safety and Environmental Research. Vol 16, No. 3, pp.390—414.

▀ Holt, G. D. and Edwards, D. (2014). Guidance on Using Excavators for Object Handling (Using Excavators as 'Cranes'). Technical Report. The Off-highway Plant and Equipment Research Centre in collaboration with Birmingham City Business School.

▀ Holt, G. D., Akintoye, A. and Davis, P. (2015). Editorial. Analysis of Papers Published in the Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction 2010-15. The Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction. Vol. 20, No. 2, pp.1—3.

▀ Holt, G. D. and Edwards, D. J. (2015). Analysis of Interrelationships among Excavator Productivity Modifying Factors. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. Vol 64, No. 6, pp.853—869. ISSN (print): 1741-0401.

▀ Holt, G. D., Goulding, J. S. and Akintoye, A. (2014) Interrelationships between Theory and Research Impact. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21 (6). pp. 674-696. ISSN 0969-9988

▀ Holt, G.D., Goulding, J.S., and Akintoye, A., (2016), Enablers, Challenges and Relationships between Research Impact and Theory Generation, Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Vol. 23, Iss. 1, pp 20-39

▀ Holt, G.D., and Goulding, J.S., (2016), Positioning Construction Businesses on an ‘Evolution-Innovation’ Continuum: Conceptualization of the ‘Equivocal Zone’, International Journal of Construction Management Vol. 16, No. 3, pp 220-233.

▀ Holt, G.D. and Goulding, J.S. (2017). The Essential ‘Ological-triad’: Considerations for Construction Management Research. Forthcoming: The Journal of Engineering, Design, and Technology. Vol. 15, No. 3,

▀ Holt, G.D. and Goulding, J.S. (2017). PROD2UCT: An Outcome-Oriented Model of Dissertation Study for Construction Students. Forthcoming: The Journal of Engineering, Design, and Technology. Vol. 15, No. 1,

▀ Hussain A., Fsadni A.M., 2015, CFD analysis of the two-phase bubbly flow characteristics in helically coiled

rectangular and circular tube heat exchangers, Experimental Fluid Mechanics Conference 2015, European Physical Journal Web of Conferences, Prague, Czech Republic, 114, 02044.

▀ Isikdag, U., Hijazi, I., and Goulding, J.S., (2016), An Evaluation of BIM Opportunities in the Design Phase of Donor-Funded Projects, CIB World Building Congress 2016, 30 May - 3 June 2016, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland.

▀ Jiang, L. (2014) Isothermal dehumidification with a simply thermoelectric device: concept and feasibility. International Journal of Ambient Energy. ISSN 0143-0750.

▀ John, R. E., Smith, A. J., Chotipanich, S. and Pitt, M. (2014). Awareness and Effectiveness of Quality Function Deployment (Qfd) In Design And Build Projects In Nigeria. Journal of Facilities Management, 12 (1). Pp.72-88 ISSN 1472-5967

▀ Kheir, A., Ruddock, L. and Ruddock S. (2014) UK Construction Companies’ Strategies in the Face of Building Cycles: Have Lessons Been Learnt Since the Recession? International Journal of Strategic Property Management 18 (2)

▀ Kolo, S.J., Pour Rahimian, F. and Goulding, J.S. (2014) Offsite Manufacturing: The Way Forward for Nigeria’s Housing Industry. ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, 7 (1).

▀ Kolo, S.J., Pour Rahimian, F., and Goulding, J.S., (2014), Housing Delivery in Nigeria and the Opportunity for Offsite Manufacturing, Procedia Engineering, Vol. 85, pp 319-327, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2014.10.557

▀ Kolo, S.J., Pour Rahimian, F., and Goulding, J.S., (2014), Housing Delivery in Nigeria and the Opportunity for Offsite Manufacturing, In: M. Hajdu & M. J. Skibniewski, (eds.), Creative Construction Conference 2014, Prague, Czech Republic, 21-24 June 2014. pp. 85-90.

▀ Kolo, S., Pour Rahimian, F., and Goulding, J.S., (2014), Offsite Manufacturing: The Way Forward for Nigeria’s Housing Industry, ALAM CIPTA International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp 35-40

▀ Kolo, S., Pour Rahimian, F., and Goulding, J.S., (2015), Housing Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Offsite Manufacturing in Nigeria, International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC 2015), Global Lean Construction Conference, 28-31 July 2015, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

▀ Kolo, S, Pour Rahimian, F., and Goulding, J.S., (2016), Offsite Manufacturing in Nigeria: Feasibility Research and








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Future Directions, CIB World Building Congress 2016, 30 May - 3 June 2016, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland.

▀ Lea, G., Ganah, A., and Goulding, J.S., (2016), Multidisciplinary BIM Solutions as an Enabler for Stakeholder Cooperation: A Case Study Approach, CIB World Building Congress 2016, 30 May - 3 June 2016, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland.

▀ Lee, G, Ganah, A, and Goulding J.S, Ainsworth, N., (2015), Identification and Analysis of UK and U.S. BIM Standards to Aid Collaboration, International Conference on Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations, University of the West of England, UK, 9-11 September 2015

▀ Millan, S., Ganah, A., García, A., Jiménez, F. J. and Higuera, O. (2014) Background and approach to a definition of smart buildings. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Congress on research in Construction and Architectural Technologies (CONSTEC2014), 11-13 June 2014, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. ETSAM. Madrid, Spain.

▀ Neate, H. (2014) The Architecture of Pleasure: British Amusement Parks 1900–1939, Josephine Kane. Ashgate, Farnham (2013), Journal of Historical Geography. (In Press)

▀ Ofori-Badu, A., Shofoluwe, M.A., Owusu-Manu, D., Holt, G. D. and Edwards, D.J. (2015). Analysis of US Commercial Buildings’ Energy Efficiency Programs. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. Vol. 5, No. 4, pp 349—362. ISSN (print): 2044-124X.

▀ Ogunbiyi, O.E., Oladapo, A.A., and Goulding, J.S., (2014), An Empirical Study of the Impact of Lean Construction Techniques on Sustainable Construction in the UK, Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, Vol. 14 Iss: 1, pp. 88 -107, DOI: 10.1108/CI-08-2012-0045

▀ Ojo, A., Pour Rahimian, F., Goulding, J., and Pye, C., (2015), Construction Education Requirements for Achieving Level 2 and 3 BIM, Proceedings of ARCOM Doctoral Workshop on Construction Education in the New Digital Age, pp. 34-48, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK, 4 November 2015

▀ Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D. J., Holt, G.D. and Prince, C. (2014) Industry and Higher Education Integration: A Focus on Quantity Surveying Practice. Industry and Higher Education, 28 (1). pp. 27-37. ISSN 09504222.

▀ Owusu-Manu, D., Holt, G.D. Edwards, D.J. and Badu, E. (2014). Determinants of Trade Credit Supply among the Ghanaian Construction Sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. Special issue on Project Management and Asset Management in Emerging

Economies. Vol. 4, No. 4, pp 368—383. ISSN (print): 2044-124X.

▀ Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Holt, G. D. and Edwards, D. J. (2015). Determinants of Management Innovation in the Ghanaian Consulting Sector. Construction Economics and Building. Vol. 15, No. 1, pp.75—88.

▀ Parva, M. and Pour Rahimian, F. (2014) Transformability as a Factor of Sustainability in Post-earthquake Houses in Iran: The Case Study of Lar City. Procedia Economics and Finance, 18. pp. 431-438. ISSN 22125671

▀ Parva, M., Dola, K. and Pour Rahimian, F. (2014) Transformability in Post-Earthquake Houses in Iran: with Special Focus on Lar City. International Journal of Social, Human Science and Engineering, 8 (1). pp. 259-276.

▀ Pour Rahimian, F., Arciszewski, T., and Goulding, J.S., (2014). Successful Education for AEC Professionals: Case Study of Applying Immersive Game-Like Virtual Reality Interfaces, Journal of Visualization in Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 4, doi:10.1186/2213-7459-2-4

▀ Pour Rahimian, F., Arciszewski, T., and Goulding, J.S., (2014), Successful Education for AEC Professionals: Case Study of Applying Immersive Game-Like Virtual Reality Interfaces, International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Construction (ITC 2014), North-eastern University, Shenyang, China, 3-5 July 2014

▀ Pour Rahimian, F, Goulding, J.S., and Arciszewski , T., (2016), Successful Education of Professionals for Supporting Future BIM Implementation within the AEC Context, pp. pending, in Childs, M., and Soetanto, R., (Eds.), Online Learning for STEM Subjects: International Examples of Technologies and Pedagogies in Use, Taylor and Francis, UK, Print ISBN: pending

▀ Pour Rahimian, F., Goulding, J.S., Holt, G.D, and Matuszewski, B., (2016), Advanced Intelligent Agents for Optimised Dynamic Process Monitoring and Defect Inspection in Construction Projects, CIB World Building Congress 2016, 30 May - 3 June 2016, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland.

▀ Renukappa, S. H., Egbu, C., Akintoye, A. and Subashini, S. (2014). Drivers for Embedding Sustainability Initiatives within Selected UK Industrial Sectors. Journal of International Real Estate and Construction Studies, 3 (1).

▀ Ruddock, S. and Ruddock, L. (2014) Construction Activity and Built Assets in Emerging Economies: Building for Economic Growth or Fuelling a Bubble? Proceedings of the CIB International Conference




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Construction in a Changing World, 4-7 May, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-1-907842-54-2.

▀ Sawhney, A., Mukherjee, K.K., Pour Rahimian, F., and Goulding, J.S., (2014), Scenario Thinking Approach for Leveraging ICT to Support SMEs in the Indian Construction Industry, Procedia Engineering, Vol. 85, pp 446-453.

▀ Sawhney, A., Mukherjee, K.K., Pour Rahimian, F., and Goulding, J.S., (2014), Enhanced Use of ICT by SME’s in Construction: A Scenario Thinking Approach, In: M. Hajdu & M. J. Skibniewski, (eds.), Creative Construction Conference 2014, Prague, Czech Republic, 21-24 June 2014. pp. 334-339.

▀ Shehu, Z., Elma, N. Endut, I.R. and Holt, G.D. (2014). Factors Influencing Road Infrastructure Damage in Malaysia. Infrastructure Asset Management. Vol. 1, No. 2, pp45—52. E-ISSN: 2053-0250.

▀ Shehu, Z., Endut, I. R., Akintoye, A. and Holt, G. D. (2014) Cost Overrun in the Malaysian Construction Industry Projects: A Deeper Insight. International Journal of Project Management. ISSN 02637863

▀ Shehu, Z., Endut, I. R. and Akintoye, A (2014) Factors contributing to project time and hence cost overrun in the Malaysian construction industry. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 19 (1). pp. 55-75 ISSN 1366-4387

▀ Shehu, Z., Endut, I.R., Akintoye, A. and Holt, G. D. (2014) Analysis of Characteristics Affecting Completion Time for Malaysian Construction Projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5 (1). pp. 52-68. ISSN 2044-124X

▀ Smith, A. J. (2014) Guest editorial: The Applicability of

Neuroscience to Facilities Management. Journal of

Facilities Management, 12 (1). pp. 2-3. ISSN 1472- ▀ Smith A.J., Fsadni A.M., 2016, Impact of living plants on

the indoor air quality in a large modern building, CIB World Building Congress, May 2016, Tampere, Finland.

▀ Syed-Khuzzan, S.M, Goulding J.S, and Pour Rahimian, F., (2014), A Diagnostic Learning Styles Questionnaire Framework for Transdisciplinary AEC Education, Contemporary Architecture & Urbanism in the Mediterranean & the Middle East Symposium, Girne American University, Girne, Cyprus, 23-25 Oct 2014

▀ Syed-Khuzzan, S., Goulding, J.S., and Pour Rahimian,

F., (2015). Purposive Teaching Styles for

Transdisciplinary AEC Education: A Diagnostic Learning

Styles Questionnaire, ArchNet International Journal of

Architectural Research, Vol. 9, Iss. 2, pp 98-112 ▀ Thakore, R., Goulding, J.S., and Toogood, M., (2014),

Barriers to Improved Energy Efficiency Measures in the UK

Housing Sector: Stakeholders’ Perspectives, 2nd International Symposium "Systems Thinking For A Sustainable Economy: Advancements in Economic and Managerial Theory and Practice", Universitas Mercatorum, Rome, Italy, 23-24 January 2014

▀ Thakore, R., Goulding, J.S., and Toogood, M., (2014), Influences of Policies on Housing Sustainability: Case of a Developed Country, Grand Renewable Energy 2014 International conference, Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan, 27 July – 1 August 2014

▀ Thakore, R., Goulding, J., and Toogood, M., (2015), Barriers to English Housing Energy Efficiency: Stakeholders’ Perspectives, International Journal of Markets and Business Systems, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp 329-365

▀ Thakore, R., Goulding, J.S., and Holt, G.D, (2016), A Strategic Tri-Level Relational Model for Building Capabilities and Effective Governance of Complex Adaptive Systems: The English Housing Perspective, CIB World Building Congress 2016, 30 May - 3 June 2016, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland.

▀ Thakore, R., and Goulding, J.S., (2016), Strategic Interventions to Increase the Effectiveness and Delivery of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Initiatives: A UK Perspective, 24th NISPAcee Annual Conference, 19-21 May 2016, NISPAcee and the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

▀ Wheatley, M., and Goulding, J.S., (2016), Emotional Intelligence: A Conceptual Model for Managing Productivity, Creativity and Performance, CIB World Building Congress 2016, 30 May - 3 June 2016, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland.

▀ Windapo, A.O, and Goulding, J.S., (2015).

Understanding the gap between green building practice

and legislation requirements in South Africa, Journal of

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. 4, Iss. 1,

pp 67-96 DOI 10.1108/SASBE-01-2014-0002

▀ Wong, Z., Abanda, F.H. and Holt, G.D. (2015). Retrofit

and Carbon Reduction Cost Analysis of a Circa 1930 UK

Dwelling. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science

and Technology. Vol. 2, No. 11. pp.3141—3148. ISSN:

3159-0040 (Online).

▀ Zakaria, A., Edwards, D.J., Holt, G. D. and

Ramachandran, V. (2014). A Review of Property, Plant

and Equipment Asset Revaluation Decision Making in

Indonesia: Development of a Conceptual Model.

Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology. Vol. 12,

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