All Outputs (29)

Exploring the causal influence of construction project features in accident causation (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Manu, P., Ankrah, N., Proverbs, D., & Suresh, S. (2010, May). Exploring the causal influence of construction project features in accident causation. Paper presented at CIB 2010 World Congress, Salford, UK

Health and safety (H&S) studies within the UK construction industry have revealed the complex and multi-faceted nature of accident causation. In this regard several causal factors have been identified resulting in the formulation of measures includin... Read More about Exploring the causal influence of construction project features in accident causation.

Using plastic in the form of ebonite strips as reinforcement bars in reinforced concrete beam (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Manu, P., Solomon-Ayeh, K., Hatfield, A., & Adukpo, E. (2010, May). Using plastic in the form of ebonite strips as reinforcement bars in reinforced concrete beam. Paper presented at CIB 2010 World Congress, Salford, UK

Steel, mild or high strength, has been the traditional material for the reinforcement of concrete in Ghana. The high cost of steel and the need to use reinforced concrete in areas of low applied loads have necessitated the look at using materials oth... Read More about Using plastic in the form of ebonite strips as reinforcement bars in reinforced concrete beam.

Estimating the influence of different urban canopy cover types on atmospheric particulate matter (PM10) pollution abatement in London, UK (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Tallis, M., Freer-Smith, P., Sinnett, D., Aylott, M., & Taylor, G. (2010, May). Estimating the influence of different urban canopy cover types on atmospheric particulate matter (PM10) pollution abatement in London, UK. Paper presented at European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2010, Vienna, Austria

In the urban environment atmospheric pollution by PM10(particulate matter with a diameter less than 10 x 10-6 m) is a problem that can have adverse effects on human health, particularly increasing rates of respiratory disease. The main contributors t... Read More about Estimating the influence of different urban canopy cover types on atmospheric particulate matter (PM10) pollution abatement in London, UK.

Sustainability and built cultural heritage (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Worthing, D. (2010, April). Sustainability and built cultural heritage. Presented at European Sustainability Week, Brussels, Belgium

Educating the built environment professions to secure the healthy communities of the future (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Bird, C., & Grant, M. (2010, April). Educating the built environment professions to secure the healthy communities of the future. Paper presented at UK-Ireland Planning Research conference 2010, Chelmsford

The Government’s Foresight obesity report and other key documents have identified the built environment as having a significant impact on public health. The RTPI too is identifying this as an important area for planners and launched Good Practice not... Read More about Educating the built environment professions to secure the healthy communities of the future.

Narrative Space: “Estranged Space; a study at the Roman baths, Bath” (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Littlefield, D. (2010, April). Narrative Space: “Estranged Space; a study at the Roman baths, Bath”. Paper presented at Narrative Space, University of Leicester

Paper delivered to the "Narrative Space" conference, organised by the universities of Leicester and Nottingham, April 2010. In this presentation I will explore notions of spatial strangeness and estrangedness. Drawing on a study of the Roman bat... Read More about Narrative Space: “Estranged Space; a study at the Roman baths, Bath”.

Conceptual model for determining the effects of built environmental characteristics on children’s quality outdoor play (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Shirin, R., & Mahdjoubi, L. (2010, February). Conceptual model for determining the effects of built environmental characteristics on children’s quality outdoor play. Paper presented at Fourth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, University of Illinois, Chicago

The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual model to examine the effects of built environmental characteristics on the quality of children’s outdoor play. The proposed conceptual model identifies the predominant research issues, which have s... Read More about Conceptual model for determining the effects of built environmental characteristics on children’s quality outdoor play.

The contribution of construction project features to accident causation: An insight for influencing the health and safety outcomes of projects through pre-construction decision-making (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Manu, P., Ankrah, N., Proverbs, D., & Suresh, S. (2010, February). The contribution of construction project features to accident causation: An insight for influencing the health and safety outcomes of projects through pre-construction decision-making. Paper presented at Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), University of Manchester

Health and safety (H&S) studies indicate that pre-construction decision-making has a significant impact on the H&S outcomes of construction projects. To enable project participants involved in pre-construction decision-making to greatly and positivel... Read More about The contribution of construction project features to accident causation: An insight for influencing the health and safety outcomes of projects through pre-construction decision-making.

Towards a suburban renaissance (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Rice, L. (2010, January). Towards a suburban renaissance. Paper presented at Urban Planning and Environment International Conference, Kaiserslautern, Germany