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A finite-difference formulation of elastic rod for the design of actively bent structures (2016)
Journal Article
D’Amico, B., Zhang, H., & Kermani, A. (2016). A finite-difference formulation of elastic rod for the design of actively bent structures. Engineering Structures, 117, 518-527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.03.034

A discrete formulation of elastic rod has been tailored for the particular design task of geometric modelling, form finding and analysis of actively bent structural systems. The rod element is fully described by using vector based quantities, hence m... Read More about A finite-difference formulation of elastic rod for the design of actively bent structures.

The Potential, Requirements, and Limitations of BIM for Offsite Timber Construction (2015)
Journal Article
Patlakas, P., Menendez, J., & Hairstans, R. (2015). The Potential, Requirements, and Limitations of BIM for Offsite Timber Construction. International journal of 3-D information modeling, 4(1), 54-70. https://doi.org/10.4018/ij3dim.2015010104

Offsite Timber Construction has the potential to deliver important benefits for the housing sector, but there are obstacles that prevent a more widespread adoption. The advent of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has the potential to address many... Read More about The Potential, Requirements, and Limitations of BIM for Offsite Timber Construction.

Identification Of Performance Measures For Municipal Construction Projects In Saudi Arabia (2014)
Journal Article
Alsulamy, S., Gupta, N., Sloan, B., & Wamuziri, S. (2014). Identification Of Performance Measures For Municipal Construction Projects In Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 36(1), 1192-1201

Performance measures are a key management tool that determine success or failure of performance whether at organizational or project level. In municipalities, performance measures are being utilised to attain stakeholders' and citizens' expectations... Read More about Identification Of Performance Measures For Municipal Construction Projects In Saudi Arabia.

Ranking of the main criteria for selection procedures on major construction projects in Libya using the Delphi method. (2013)
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Elsayah, O., Gupta, N. K., & Zhang, B. (2013). Ranking of the main criteria for selection procedures on major construction projects in Libya using the Delphi method. International Journal of Mechanical, Industrial Science and Engineering, 7, 715-719

The construction sector constitutes one of the most
important sectors in the economy of any country. Contractor selection is a critical decision that is undertaken by client organizations and is central to the success of any construction project. Co... Read More about Ranking of the main criteria for selection procedures on major construction projects in Libya using the Delphi method..

Urban Regeneration and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Networks, Innovation, and Creativity in Building Successful Partnerships (2007)
Journal Article
Deakin, M., & Allwinkle, S. (2007). Urban Regeneration and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Networks, Innovation, and Creativity in Building Successful Partnerships. Journal of Urban Technology, 14(1), 77-91. https://doi.org/10.1080/10630730701260118

The following examination goes against the current
trend in policy on urban regeneration partnerships by
relaxing the assumption that they represent virtuous
circles of mutually reinforcing actions that are good in their own right. It does this by... Read More about Urban Regeneration and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Networks, Innovation, and Creativity in Building Successful Partnerships.

Procurement of construction projects in local government (2005)
Journal Article
Wamuziri, S., & Seywright, A. (2005). Procurement of construction projects in local government. Proceedings of the ICE - Municipal Engineer, 158(2), 145-152. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.2005.158.2.145

This paper provides an evaluation of changes in procurement of capital projects in local government in recent years. These changes have been driven partly by changes in legislation regarding compulsory competitive tendering, best value and more latel... Read More about Procurement of construction projects in local government.

The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry (2004)
Journal Article
Delaney, F. T., & Wamuziri, S. C. (2004). The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(1), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410512674

One of the primary motives behind any strategic corporate decision is to maximise shareholder value. Strategic decisions for UK construction firms are made with the objective of maximising the wealth of the company's shareholders. This paper investig... Read More about The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry.

The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs. (2003)
Journal Article
Wong, A., & Sloan, B. (2003). The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 7, 107-118

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been widely used in the UK construction industry for the last two decades. A prolific development in ICT with a wide range of IT applications is already witnessed by a divergent range of construction... Read More about The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs..

Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. (2002)
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Taylor, M. D., & Wamuziri, S. (2002). Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 7, 75-90

This paper presents the application of real option-pricing theory to the appraisal of advanced construction technology (ACT) investment opportunities. Discounted cash flow appraisal techniques alone do not take into account managerial investment flex... Read More about Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach..

The assessment of sustainable urban development. (2002)
Journal Article
Deakin, M., Huovila, P., Rao, S., Sunikka, M., & Vreeker, R. (2002). The assessment of sustainable urban development. Building Research and Information, 30(2), 95-108. https://doi.org/10.1080/096132102753436477

This paper describes the outcomes of a survey of assessment methods for sustainable urban development (SUD) undertaken by an international network called BEQUEST. It addresses aspects of good practice in terms of SUD, explores the range of methods av... Read More about The assessment of sustainable urban development..

Risk analysis in construction networks using a modified stochastic model. (2001)
Journal Article
GUO, Q. L., Guo, Q. L., MAHER, M., & WAMUZIRI, S. (2001). Risk analysis in construction networks using a modified stochastic model. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, 18(3), 215-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/02630250108970301

A review of construction network analysis indicates that new methods are needed for quantifying risks in project evaluation. The paper proposes a new analytical method, the Modified Stochastic Assignment Model (MSAM), for the prediction of project du... Read More about Risk analysis in construction networks using a modified stochastic model..

A perspective on the digital interactive service industry for building professionals (2001)
Journal Article
Low, B. K., & Sloan, B. (2001). A perspective on the digital interactive service industry for building professionals. Automation in Construction, 10(2), 229-237. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0926-5805%2899%2900031-X

The digital interactive service industry has the potential to generate innovation and strategic advantage for existing business if the underlying dynamics of the emerging industry are fostered through appropriate understanding and strategic actions.... Read More about A perspective on the digital interactive service industry for building professionals.