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The diffusion of BIM practices and the increasing connotation of BIM contributed to the emergence of several BIM-based specialist roles within the Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Facility Management (AEC-FM) sector. Both the... more
In this paper the rationale of the bioclimatic regeneration of part of the commercial triangle of Athens is presented. In this 11 ha area, identified by three streets in the form of a triangle, the most vivid commercial activities have... more
Learning from nature may be the most important step towards improving cities in the context of environmental and climate issues. However, many of the current approaches to make cities greener or more sustainable are still linear and... more
This report shares the Executive Summary of the findings from an ecosystem mapping study that focused on the dynamics of collaboration between actors in the innovation-oriented entrepreneurial ecosystem of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This... more
http://placesjournal.org/article/swingsites-for-singles/ The singles apartment complex originated in Southern California in the late ’50s and by the ’70s had spread nationwide, attracting attention with magazine stories illustrated with... more
The diffusion of BIM practices and the increasing connotation of BIM contributed to the emergence of several BIM-based specialist roles within the Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Facility Management (AEC-FM) sector. Both the... more
and that the rethoric and visions associated with construction IT are sometimes distant from the reality of construction usage . This paper discusses the observation-participation method as a way to ground construction IT research in... more
Was haben Wissenschaft und Architektur miteinander zu tun? Wie können Architekten forschen? Wie arbeitet man mit Quellen, wie zitiert man? Wie schreibt man eine wissenschaftliche Arbeit? Das Fach „Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten“ dient dazu,... more
Fifty percent of global greenhouse gas emission and more than 90% of biodiversity loss and water stress comes from resource extraction and processing. Scaling up the circular economy from frontrunner to mainstream will make a decisive... more
During the last decades, the real estate investment has changed significantly with the introduction of real estate investment trusts (REITs) which compelled more countries to introduce REIT legislation. In November 2016, new rules issued... more
In the past decade, urban regeneration policy makers and practitioners have faced a number of difficult challenges, such as sustainability, budgetary constraints, demands for community involvement and rapid urbanization in the Global... more
The development of innovative materials aiming to achieve energy savings is a main focus in the building technology sector. In this context, aerogel-enhanced products are often indicated as promising materials for increasing the thermal... more
Phronetic organizational research is an approach to the study of management and organizations focusing on ethics and power. It is based on a contemporary interpretation of the Aristotelian concept phronesis, usually as ‘prudence’.... more
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Law-Built-Environment-Douglas-Wood/dp/1405197609 Law and the Built Environment is a core textbook for all students undertaking compulsory law modules on construction, real estate and property management... more
In the era of the 21st century, the best higher education institutions have more than one role. Not only do they educate and train students but they also create new ideas and knowledge for the short-term contemporary issues as well as... more
An excerpt from my "Building Services Engineering Management," my research thesis submitted to the Atlantic International University (AIU USA) in one of the approved subject courses curricula with Master of Science in Mechanical... more
The construction industry is large and diverse, with lot of companies and professional bodies. This makes it thought-provoking to develop a common vision and priorities. Activities in the industry are always term as project and these... more
In a world that is heading towards the fateful stage of 2030, a year considered to be the limit for climate change due to the rise in atmospheric temperature according to the Paris and, subsequently, Madrid agreements meetings. Recently,... more
This article presents results from the first statistically significant study of cost escalation in transportation infrastructure projects. Based on a sample of 258 transportation infrastructure projects worth US$90 billion and... more
While it is true that many critical theorists and radical philosophers of the twentieth century engaged seriously with art and its relation to politics, it is also true that many focused perhaps too narrowly on literature, or film, or... more
The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and lean start-up template can be used as aid for developing a new, or analyzing and mapping an existing business model of a company. It is a visual chart with elements describing a firm... more
Distributed ledger technology (DLT), commonly referred to as 'blockchain' and originally invented to create a peer-to-peer digital currency, is rapidly attracting interest in other sectors. The aim in this paper is (1) to investigate the... more
Abstract In the quest to improve performance of buildings, without compromising occupant comfort, (both thermal and visual comfort), the utilization of passive measures in the buildings is a good alternative for energy efficient... more
Megaproject Planning and Management: Essential Readings contains the seminal articles from the growing body of research on megaproject planning and management along with an original introduction by the editor, Bent Flyvbjerg. The leading... more
Investigating the Future is an established practice for the academy and the world of crafts and industry. From the Chicago Columbian Exhibition of 1893 to the two Worlds Fairs of New York City (1939 and 1965) and so on, the future has... more
Back cover text: Megaprojects and Risk provides the first detailed examination of the phenomenon of megaprojects. It is a fascinating account of how the promoters of multi-billion dollar megaprojects systematically and self-servingly... more
The accelerating pace of digitalization of the built asset industry is pushing towards a tighter coupling of digital and physical assets and resources. Such coupling shows promise in allowing industry stakeholders to unlock the value... more
This paper provides a review of research into financialisation of built environments, especially in relation to urban politics, social geographies and sustainability. Focus is limited here to the theoretical and conceptual substance of... more
The article first describes characteristics of major infrastructure projects. Second, it documents a much neglected topic in economics: that ex ante estimates of costs and benefits are often very different from actual ex post costs and... more
As megaprojects have become ubiquitous, their real benefits and costs have come under increased scrutiny. We interviewed Bent Flyvbjerg, who has extensively studied megaproject development. Flyvbjerg has found systematic problems in the... more
City administrations and governments around the world increasingly resort to the use of urban branding (branding of cities) in pursuit of various economic, cultural, or socio-political objectives. As shifts in global, national, and local... more
The Supplementary Green Book Guidance on Optimism Bias (HM Treasury 2003) with reference to the Review of Large Public Procurement in the UK (Mott MacDonald 2002) notes that there is a demonstrated, systematic, tendency for project... more
Change is not necessary; it is inevitable. New Jersey is the most developed state in the nation. New Jersey will also reach build-out before any other state, and more people are coming. Intelligent land use is a crucial part of New... more
"Over budget, over time, over and over again" appears to be an appropriate slogan for large, complex infrastructure projects. This article explains why cost, benefits, and time forecasts for such projects are systematically... more
This study aims to articulate the students' perception about cyber bullying, particularly on social media. Even though ICT technology provides a large number of benefits, particularly those who are young, as Campbell (2005) has pointed... more
This article presents results from the first statistically significant study of traffic forecasts in transportation infrastructure projects. The sample used is the largest of its kind, covering 210 projects in 14 nations worth U.S.$59... more
Do different types of megaprojects have different cost overruns? This apparently simple question is at the heart of research at the University of Oxford aimed at understanding the characteristics of megaprojects, particularly in terms of... more
As megaprojects have become ubiquitous, their real benefits and costs have come under increased scrutiny. We interviewed Bent Flyvbjerg, who has extensively studied megaproject development. Flyvbjerg has found systematic problems in the... more
The diffusion of BIM practices and the increasing connotation of BIM contributed to the emergence of several BIM-based specialist roles within the Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Facility Management (AEC-FM) sector. Both the... more
In this study, the effects of peace educaiton through improving emotional intelligence have been examined for effective leadership in the secondary schools of Istanbul.....