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Developing capability of public sector procurement in Ghana: An assessment of the road subsector client
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The Ghanaian public sector procurement is experiencing a paradigm shift from a clerical role to a more strategic function targeting optimum achievement of value for money. For this to be fully realised, the skills of the workforce must be developed t... Read More about Developing capability of public sector procurement in Ghana: An assessment of the road subsector client.

An examination of clients and project teams developing information requirements for the Asset Information Model (AIM)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The client brief not being met by the final construction project could be due to a lack of clarity and collaboration causing substantial difficulties. As the final end-product on a construction project is most heavily influenced by decisions made in... Read More about An examination of clients and project teams developing information requirements for the Asset Information Model (AIM).

Determination of urban sustainability compliance with national indicators
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Improvements in methodologies for measuring and capturing data for the UK’s sustainability indicators (social, economic and environmental) means there is now a wealth of accurate and reliable approaches to assess sustainability levels. However the ma... Read More about Determination of urban sustainability compliance with national indicators.

The barriers to resilient reinstatement of flood damaged homes
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The current debate about flood management in the UK involves the notion of making space for water, recognising the fact that it is impractical to defend large floodplains to a standard which excludes any possibility of flooding. Coupled with developm... Read More about The barriers to resilient reinstatement of flood damaged homes.

Involving the community in selecting indicators: The UK case study, Bristol
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Running to stand still?: An analysis of the 10 year plan for transport
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Exploring a flipped approach to Construction Technology teaching, for inclusive learning and assessment
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The Covid pandemic in 2020 and the subsequent blended learning approaches, provided an opportunity for lecturers to re-design the delivery of ‘Construction Technology’ modules at UWE. Many of the approaches developed during the pandemic are now consi... Read More about Exploring a flipped approach to Construction Technology teaching, for inclusive learning and assessment.

A place for mortality: In-patient hospice architecture and its role in a dignified death
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This paper explores the role of design and architecture within palliative care environments to influence a positive experience of dying. As more demands are placed on in-patient hospices, many providers look to rejuvenate their facilities. Can multi-... Read More about A place for mortality: In-patient hospice architecture and its role in a dignified death.

Perceived effectiveness of Building Regulations in promoting and facilitating low energy retrofit in historic buildings
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This research is in response to conflicting messages from construction industry professionals around the correct approach to the challenge of retrofitting historic buildings (pre-1919) for energy efficiency.

Building Regulations are often cited... Read More about Perceived effectiveness of Building Regulations in promoting and facilitating low energy retrofit in historic buildings.