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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

Monitoring, managing and mitigating property ‘market’ risk

This paper examines portfolio risk management techniques and tools, commonly used in equity and bond portfolios to: measure, manage and mitigate property market risk / “beta”. The techniques used to measure and manage property mar...

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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

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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28 Apr 2018

The impact of rural land prices on residential property in NSW rural towns

These same locations have also been subject to increased levels of foreign investment and ownership of rural land and greater participation by rural investment and management institutions. This paper compares the changes in rural ...

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28 Apr 2018

Barriers in the tiny home movement

This research seeks to first identify the existing barriers to the tiny home movement then identify possible ways to overcome these barriers. This research study is beneficial because it seeks to provide in-depth information regar...

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29 Apr 2018

Exploring the potential for automating progress tracking of scaffolding in construction projects

This paper explores the potential to develop an image-based scaffolding recognition method that will enable an automated tracking of the scaffolding construction.

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29 Apr 2018

Mobile and sustainable shelter for urban nomads

This research proposes a mobile city caravan to give answers to the needs of the people that cannot afford to buy a house or an apartment, even temporarily, and introduce an important part of sustainability using cork and bamboo.

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28 Apr 2018

A hybrid local government approach towards planning and development

Postmasburg is a rural small mining town in South Africa that has seen recent expansion in its population. To plan and provide services for these expanding mining operations, a tripartite entity was formed between the local govern...

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29 Apr 2018

Condescending benevolence comparing South African and the UK consultation protocols

This research sought to run a comparison between South Africa and major democracies to see if consultation protocols in South Africa are either misdirected, inappropriate or not inclusive enough. A case study of Gauteng Highway Im...

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28 Apr 2018

Operationalising the bellagio stamp using selected neighbourhood sustainability assessment frameworks

This paper operationalises the Bellagio STAMP using the BREEAM Communities; LEED ND V4; PCRS; and the Green Star Communities. This is with the aim of arguing for a consensus approach to Sustainability Assessment at the neighbourho...

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29 Apr 2018

An investigation into the overhang of affordable housing in Malaysia

Housing provides safety, comfort, positive experiences, satisfaction, and convenience to home occupants. Furthermore, it is also a source of wealth for many households. Despite the fact that housing is not affordable in Malaysia, ...

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28 Apr 2018

BIM-based model for extracting the elemental graph data model

This paper presents a model that extracts topological relationships and geometrical properties of building elements from an existing fully designed Building Information Model, and maps this information into a directed acyclic Elem...

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29 Apr 2018

Improving opportunities through self-custom build to provide home ownership in the south east of the UK

This research investigates by an in-depth literature review the current position for first time buyers in the difficult Housing Market in the South East of the UK. It identifies the desire for home ownership yet confirms many prob...

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29 Apr 2018

A conceptual model for measuring flood resilience at the individual property level

There exists a lack of a general measurement framework for determining the level of flood resilience for an individual property. This research presents a conceptual model for measuring flood resilience at the individual property l...

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28 Apr 2018

Housing adaptations for ageing in Great Britain: legislation, policy and practice

This paper investigates the effectiveness of local budget planning and management for the provision of adaptations. It examines the extent to which local authorities have sought to implement the ambitions of national policies and ...

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

Monitoring, managing and mitigating property ‘market’ risk

Unmanned construction machinery: Legal implications where death and injury result

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

The impact of rural land prices on residential property in NSW rural towns

Barriers in the tiny home movement

Exploring the potential for automating progress tracking of scaffolding in construction projects

Mobile and sustainable shelter for urban nomads

A hybrid local government approach towards planning and development

Condescending benevolence comparing South African and the UK consultation protocols

Operationalising the bellagio stamp using selected neighbourhood sustainability assessment frameworks

An investigation into the overhang of affordable housing in Malaysia

BIM-based model for extracting the elemental graph data model

Improving opportunities through self-custom build to provide home ownership in the south east of the UK

A conceptual model for measuring flood resilience at the individual property level

Housing adaptations for ageing in Great Britain: legislation, policy and practice