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18 Jul 2019

UK Construction and Infrastructure Survey: Q2 2019

The RICS Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

29 Apr 2018

Critical success factors for amplifying the integration of BIM and sustainability principles in construction projects: a Delphi study

In recent years, there have been significant calls for a more technologically driven construction sector which would not meet the expected standards in quality, time and cost but also integrate sustainable principles in delivering...

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28 Apr 2018

Delays in the tendering process of public works procurement in Ghana

Undue delay has caused poor performance in competitive tendering in Ghanaian public entities. In spite of this challenge, process timeliness has not received the needed attention in public works procurement in Ghana. Literature on...

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12 May 2015

China: Construction Market Survey: Q2 2014

The RICS Construction Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

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12 May 2015

China: Construction Market Survey: Q3 2014

The RICS Construction Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

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12 Mar 2014

China: Construction Market Survey: Q4 2012

The RICS Construction Market Survey measures sentiment among members working in the sector.

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9 May 2019

UK Economy and Property Market Chart Book: Q2 2019

A monthly snapshot of the UK economy, focusing on the construction, housing and commercial property sectors.

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13 Aug 2019

UK Economy and Property Market Chart Book: Q3 2019

A monthly snapshot of the UK economy, focusing on the construction, housing and commercial property sectors.

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28 Apr 2018

Main contractor management under changing procurement regimes in the Second World War

The market demands from the UK Government on the construction sector increased during rearmament and the early years of the Second World War. The main contractors diversified into this market, then diversified their workload in th...

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29 Apr 2018

Urban construction management the role of ICT and emerging technologies in external stakeholder management

Construction projects are renowned for their complex and fragmented nature, making their environments hazardous and risky. The risk aspect increases in an urban area, which can adversely affect the external stakeholders affiliated...

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29 Apr 2018

Visualisation of complexity and risk in mega construction projects

There is a need to develop visualisation method(s) to conceptualise the complexity and risk-related events and visualise their impact on project performance. In accordance with this overall purpose, this study aims to lay the grou...

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28 Apr 2018

Construction project portfolio management tool

This paper presents a study, which is a granted research project, aimed at supporting portfolio management of construction projects as a response to this need and current issues in portfolio management. Within this context a tool ...

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4 Jun 2018

Facilitating coordination, integration and the building of social capital through social media in a large infrastructure programme

Adopting the instrumental theory of technology, this study assesses the use of social media within a London Underground Programme of works created to deliver a series of integrated station upgrades.

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28 Apr 2018

Social contagion and knowledge acquisition in construction professional service firms

This research examines two latent social contagion processes inherent in the acquisition of knowledge in CPSFs: response to new knowledge from an industry knowledge leader and the knowledge diffusion process whereby individual fir...

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29 Apr 2018

Life cycle costing techniques for infrastructure sanitation projects

Many authors have attempted to predict a way to be able to forecast project life cycle cost especially at the early phases of the project. This paper covers the different components of the life cycle costing techniques. It also hi...

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28 Apr 2018

Financial management practices of general contractors

Financial management of general contractors occurs at both project and organisation level. This study was conducted among GCs to: investigate the financial practices of GCs; determine what causes poor profitability, cash flow prob...

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28 Apr 2018

Unmanned construction machinery: Legal implications where death and injury result

The world is currently experiencing a proliferation of automated technologies in all areas of modern life. The general press widely reports on the rising use of ‘drones ‘and the emergence of automated cars on our roads. Similarly,...

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29 Apr 2018

Positioning quantity surveyors in a collaborative production system

Through a literature review and in-depth interviews, the study examines the position of Quantity Surveyors (QSs) in a collaborative production setting, revealing how they might collaborate with other stakeholders in construction. ...

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29 Apr 2018

Early implementation of BIM in architectural firms: a qualitative review of BIM and lean construction

The implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is accelerating within architectural practices. However, there is evidence to support the premise that lean construction principles are being underutilised. This research ...

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29 Apr 2018

Engaging, motivating and retaining built environment students in higher education: an immersive learning case study

This paper will examine the implementation of an immersive learning approach and how the delivery of a 20-credit module at Level 4 of study in this way affected the engagement, motivation and retention of students in higher educat...

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UK Construction and Infrastructure Survey: Q2 2019

Critical success factors for amplifying the integration of BIM and sustainability principles in construction projects: a Delphi study

Delays in the tendering process of public works procurement in Ghana

China: Construction Market Survey: Q2 2014

China: Construction Market Survey: Q3 2014

China: Construction Market Survey: Q4 2012

UK Economy and Property Market Chart Book: Q2 2019

UK Economy and Property Market Chart Book: Q3 2019

Main contractor management under changing procurement regimes in the Second World War

Urban construction management the role of ICT and emerging technologies in external stakeholder management

Visualisation of complexity and risk in mega construction projects

Construction project portfolio management tool

Facilitating coordination, integration and the building of social capital through social media in a large infrastructure programme

Social contagion and knowledge acquisition in construction professional service firms

Life cycle costing techniques for infrastructure sanitation projects

Financial management practices of general contractors

Unmanned construction machinery: Legal implications where death and injury result

Positioning quantity surveyors in a collaborative production system

Early implementation of BIM in architectural firms: a qualitative review of BIM and lean construction

Engaging, motivating and retaining built environment students in higher education: an immersive learning case study