Outputs (72)

A more ‘inclusive’ approach to module delivery and assessment (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In 2020, Covid and the introduction of an alternative blended learning approach, provided a welcome opportunity for implementing innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the module Construction Technology and Services 1, at UWE Bristol. A fl... Read More about A more ‘inclusive’ approach to module delivery and assessment.

BIM-based construction safety risk library (2022)
Journal Article

This paper presents a digital tool and Safety Risk library to assist designers in their health and safety work in BIM digital environments. Addressing an industry need for improved knowledge sharing and collaboration, the BIM Safety Risk library tool... Read More about BIM-based construction safety risk library.

Deep learning-based networks for automated recognition and classification of awkward working postures in construction using wearable insole sensor data (2022)
Journal Article

Among the numerous work-related risk factors, construction workers are often exposed to awkward working postures that may lead them to develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). To mitigate WMSDs among construction workers, awkward worki... Read More about Deep learning-based networks for automated recognition and classification of awkward working postures in construction using wearable insole sensor data.

Group-level safety climate in the construction industry: Influence of organizational, group, and individual factors (2021)
Journal Article

Group-level safety climate (GSC) is a recognized leading indicator of safety performance in the literature. However, there is limited understanding of the mechanisms through which multilevel (i.e., organizational, group, and individual) factors colle... Read More about Group-level safety climate in the construction industry: Influence of organizational, group, and individual factors.

Contribution of procurement capacity of public agencies to attainment of procurement objectives in infrastructure procurement (2021)
Journal Article

Purpose: Effective procurement of infrastructure is linked to the attainment of the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. While the capacity of organisations is generally thought to be related to organisational performance, there i... Read More about Contribution of procurement capacity of public agencies to attainment of procurement objectives in infrastructure procurement.

Implementation of Building Information Modelling in the Dominican Republic construction industry (2020)
Thesis

The Dominican Republic (D.R.) is a Caribbean nation whose construction industry is key in the economic growth and development of the country; however, the productivity of the sector is being affected by inefficient traditional practices. The increase... Read More about Implementation of Building Information Modelling in the Dominican Republic construction industry.

Analysis of competencies for effective virtual team leadership in building successful organisations (2018)
Journal Article

Purpose: Global competition and advances in technology have enhanced the growing trend of virtual teams in order to execute business strategies. Thus, understanding the competencies needed for virtual leadership effectiveness is essential and vital t... Read More about Analysis of competencies for effective virtual team leadership in building successful organisations.

Building information management (BIM) education in the Dominican Republic: An empirical study (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Building Information Management (BIM) education is par excellence the best solution to overcome the lack of BIM knowledge and BIM skilled professionals that affect the implementation of BIM in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) indu... Read More about Building information management (BIM) education in the Dominican Republic: An empirical study.

Implementing sustainable construction principles and practices by key stakeholders (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The term ‘sustainable construction’ is used to highlight the responsibility of the construction industry in attaining sustainable development (SD). With the increasing necessity for resource efficiency and climate change adaptation, there is a need f... Read More about Implementing sustainable construction principles and practices by key stakeholders.

Managing project knowledge in delivering sustainable retrofitted buildings: A decision support framework (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper highlights the significance of knowledge management in construction activities, focusing particularly in the case of sustainable retrofitted building projects. It has been acknowledged that the industry has a poor attitude to project learn... Read More about Managing project knowledge in delivering sustainable retrofitted buildings: A decision support framework.

The use of exploratory research in addressing knowledge issues in delivering sustainable retrofitted building projects (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper describes a proposed strategy of exploring the role of knowledge management (KM) in delivering retrofitted building projects. This is based on an on-going PhD project whose primary objective is to develop a decision support system (DSS) fo... Read More about The use of exploratory research in addressing knowledge issues in delivering sustainable retrofitted building projects.

The use of knowledge management approach in delivering sustainable retrofitted building projects: A conceptual decision support system for key stakeholders (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The growing interest and awareness of sustainable development in the last decade has been remarkable. The construction industry has taken the centre stage in driving sustainable development through sustainable construction due to its impacts in the s... Read More about The use of knowledge management approach in delivering sustainable retrofitted building projects: A conceptual decision support system for key stakeholders.