Conference papers

RICS hosts the annual COBRA conference, a key event for presenting and discussing the latest industry research.

The latest conference papers from COBRA are available below. All papers were subject to review at both the abstract and full paper stage, to ensure relevance, rigour and topicality.

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Commercial property
An International Understanding Of The Current And Future Role Of Building Surveyors In Providing Flood Risk Advice in Commercial Properties›

Conference paper
10 Jan 2017

This paper will explore variations in the roles of surveyors in dealing with providing flooding advice within different countries.
Project management
Managing for Success in Alliancing Infrastructure Projects›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper examines the key to successful management of construction alliances.
Quantity surveying & construction
A Comparative Case Study of Online International Learning in Architecture and Construction Education›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper outlines the process undertaken, identify challenges posed by working on line in virtual teams with two different cultural and educational environments, and will make recommendations relating to how on-line international projects can be embedded into different curricula.
Property technology
Achieving Sustainable Construction through Building Information Modeling over Complete Life Cycle of Projects in the Construction Industry›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

The paper aims to review and reflect how the key sustainability aspects are achieved through BIM in AECO industries.
Facilities management
Investigation of Factors Effecting BIM Adoption in Facility Management Institutional Case in Australia›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

The paper aims to capture the perspectives of key decision makers in BIM implementation for FM in Australia and Singapore.
Quantity surveying & construction
Risks Associated with Current Business Development and Innovation Strategies within Construction Organisations in Northern Ireland›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper develops a strategic model to assist with the identification and management of risks associated with business development and innovation within construction organisations.
Project management
A Comparative Study of the Impact of Project Delivery Methods used on Public Highway-rail Intersection Projects in New York State›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper assessed the impact of project delivery methods used by railroad organizations to perform highway-rail intersection projects with similar scope in New York State.
Contracts
A Comparison of the Suitability of FIDIC and NEC Conditions of Contract in Palestine›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This research sets out to critically review the role of standard forms of contract, and in particular to compare FIDIC with NEC, as they are among the most popular contracts in the world.
Quantity surveying & construction
A Framework to Enhance Construction Productivity on Projects Involving International Professionals and Contractors›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper provides a conceptual framework to enhance productivity, where international professionals and contractors are involved in construction projects.
Quantity surveying & construction
A Learning Framework for Strategic Partnering in Construction: The Asset Value Enhancement Model›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper uses the asset value enhancement model to look at strategic partnering in construction.
Health & safety
A literature review of sustainable health and safety in the construction industry›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper focuses on a comprehensive review of the literature pertaining to construction health and safety and sustainable buildings.
Residential property
A Mixed-methods Research Methodology For Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) In Green And Conventional Residential Home›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper reports on the development of a methodology utilising a mixed-method approach to evaluate IEQ in residential homes – green and conventional.
Quantity surveying & construction
A Model for Scenario Planning and Thinking to Promote Project Success in Major and Mega Construction Projects in Australia›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper explores the feasibility of applying scenario planning and thinking in major and mega construction projects.
Building control
A New Dutch Building Control System: Lessons to be Learned from Neighbours›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper looks at various European countries' roles, tasks and responsibilities of public and private parties in assuring and guaranteeing the technical quality of construction works.
Quantity surveying & construction
A Review of Research Collaboration Models between University and Industry - An Exploratory Study›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper reviews existing university and industry research collaboration and to develop a best practice model suitable for facilitating research collaboration.
Building materials & defects
Achieving Sustainable Construction in Nigeria An Evaluation of Construction Materials a comparison of Concrete v Steel›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

The paper looks at the sustainability factors that influence the choice of construction materials in Nigeria.
Commercial property
An Approach Property Practitioners to Establish when the Property Cycle Reaches Bubble Territory›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper looks at how to help market participants form judgements about the state of the property market cycle and especially when bubble territory is approaching.
Quantity surveying & construction
An Approach to Automated Detection of Structural Failure using Chronological Image Analysis in Temporary Structures›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper aims to explore new technologies for detecting failures in temporary structures during construction.
Project management
An Assessment of Construction Project Managers' Communication Skills in Project Success›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

The aim of this study was to rate and determine the core communication skills a construction project manager should possess to enhance and ensure project success, as well as if leadership is important to communicate effectively.
Contracts
An Assessment of Risk Factors Impacting the Cost of Contractor-Led Design and Build Projects›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper looks at an online survey of UK-based construction professionals to evaluate risk impacts on the variance between contract sum and final account in contractor-led design and build projects.
Residential property
An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Visual Representation on Perception of Energy Consumption in UK Households›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper explores changes in householders’ perceptions towards EPCs after being introduced to thermal images as a visual aid.
Quantity surveying & construction
An International Framework for Collaborative BIM Education›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper describes efforts to determine what these skills are & how they can be taught at the higher education level through the development of an educational framework.
Commercial property
Analysing Trends in Sustainable Building Adaptations in the Melbourne CBD›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper analyses office-building retrofits at the city scale reported in the 2013 1200 Buildings Retrofit Survey.
Dispute resolution
Apology Ordinance A Push for Mediation in Hong Kong›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper discusses these two issues and suggest that the enactment of the proposed apology legislation is welcomed by the major stakeholders.
Construction management
Appraisal of British Construction Companies Strategies during the Boom Episodes›

Conference paper
20 Sep 2016

This paper aims to appraise the companies strategies during the boom and investigate a more sustainable strategies for long term success.

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An International Understanding Of The Current And Future Role Of Building Surveyors In Providing Flood Risk Advice in Commercial Properties›

Managing for Success in Alliancing Infrastructure Projects›

A Comparative Case Study of Online International Learning in Architecture and Construction Education›

Achieving Sustainable Construction through Building Information Modeling over Complete Life Cycle of Projects in the Construction Industry›

Investigation of Factors Effecting BIM Adoption in Facility Management Institutional Case in Australia›

Risks Associated with Current Business Development and Innovation Strategies within Construction Organisations in Northern Ireland›

A Comparative Study of the Impact of Project Delivery Methods used on Public Highway-rail Intersection Projects in New York State›

A Comparison of the Suitability of FIDIC and NEC Conditions of Contract in Palestine›

A Framework to Enhance Construction Productivity on Projects Involving International Professionals and Contractors›

A Learning Framework for Strategic Partnering in Construction: The Asset Value Enhancement Model›

A literature review of sustainable health and safety in the construction industry›

A Mixed-methods Research Methodology For Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) In Green And Conventional Residential Home›

A Model for Scenario Planning and Thinking to Promote Project Success in Major and Mega Construction Projects in Australia›

A New Dutch Building Control System: Lessons to be Learned from Neighbours›

A Review of Research Collaboration Models between University and Industry - An Exploratory Study›

Achieving Sustainable Construction in Nigeria An Evaluation of Construction Materials a comparison of Concrete v Steel›

An Approach Property Practitioners to Establish when the Property Cycle Reaches Bubble Territory›

An Approach to Automated Detection of Structural Failure using Chronological Image Analysis in Temporary Structures›

An Assessment of Construction Project Managers' Communication Skills in Project Success›

An Assessment of Risk Factors Impacting the Cost of Contractor-Led Design and Build Projects›

An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Visual Representation on Perception of Energy Consumption in UK Households›

An International Framework for Collaborative BIM Education›

Analysing Trends in Sustainable Building Adaptations in the Melbourne CBD›

Apology Ordinance A Push for Mediation in Hong Kong›

Appraisal of British Construction Companies Strategies during the Boom Episodes›

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