Dr Andrew Smith's Outputs (2)

Towards an anthropocentric approach in sustainability research (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Akintoye, A., & Smith, A. (2012, May). Towards an anthropocentric approach in sustainability research. Presented at European Facility Management Conference and 11th EuroFM Research Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark

Since 1973, when the issue of energy consumption was first addressed, there has been extensive research on how energy use in buildings can be reduced. Sustainability research trends of the past four decades have been focusing on how physics and engin... Read More about Towards an anthropocentric approach in sustainability research.

Total Quality Facilities Management and Innovation: A Synergistic Approach (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ojelabi, M., Pitt, M., & Smith, A. (2012, January). Total Quality Facilities Management and Innovation: A Synergistic Approach. Presented at Joint CIB W070, W092 and TG72 International Conference on Facilities Management, Procurement Systems and Public Private Partnership, Cape Town, South Africa

The ideas of quality and performance management and innovation in facilities management service provision are not new. Total Quality Management (TQM) is widely recognised throughout the world as a concept capable of providing competitive advantage. I... Read More about Total Quality Facilities Management and Innovation: A Synergistic Approach.