Despite the continued research and debate on sustainable practices in the built environment, the ... more Despite the continued research and debate on sustainable practices in the built environment, the property development industry is failing to adequately respond and adopt more rigorous measurement techniques and sustainable approaches. The tendency to either ignore or accept without question perpetuates poor decision making and undermines the credibility of the industry.
Developing Property Sustainably provides readers with a framework to evaluate the merits, or otherwise, of key issues involved in profiting from sustainable property development. The book pulls together the current received wisdom and knowledge relating to sustainable commercial property development with original research by the authors to provide a clear and practical overview of the sustainable property development process as well as a critical appraisal of the problems faced by global built environment stakeholders.
The book presents a logical chapter structure appropriate for use on courses in real estate development, property and urban development as well as a number of other built environment programmes. Part 1 examines the dimensions of developing property in the context of sustainability. Part 2 discusses the evaluation of, commitment to, and the sustainability of property development. Part 3 describes the planning, construction and procurement stages of development, whilst part 4 looks at the occupation of, retrofit of, and lifecycle sustainability in property development.
Throughout the text illustrative case studies are used to demonstrate how sustainable property development theory is applied in practice around the world, forming a best practice guide for profitably and sustainably developing property. Comments from leading practitioners and experts, useful pedagogical features and a companion website combine to provide the reader with a holistic understanding of all the issues involved in the delivery of sustainable property development from inception to occupation and beyond.
This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-sp... more This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-specific, higher level texts.
Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rather than the findings of research projects. Chapter authors have been carefully selected by their expertise, discipline and location to give an eclectic range of perspectives. Particular care has been taken to balance positivist with interpretivist approaches throughout. The authors focus is on the practical consequences of research philosophies, strategies and techniques by using their own research and by evaluating the work of others.
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment addresses common topics raised by postgraduate level researchers rather than dealing with all aspects of the research process. Issues covered range from the practicalities of producing a journal article to the role of theory in research.
The material brought together here provides a valuable resource for the training and development of doctoral and young researchers and will contribute to a new sense of shared methodological understanding across built environment research.
examples from the built environment demonstrate the application of each topic area
highlights potential problems and suggests practical methods to resolve them
avoids duplication of introductory material
provides a thorough, concise and current literature review of each issue
"[The book] will be of unquestionable interest, use and value to researchers undertaking al types and levels of research across the built environment spectrum … It will prove to be a valuable edition to the body of knowledge supporting research practice within the built environment ... Highly recommended." (Building Engineer, February 2009)
Contents.
Foreword.
Preface.
Contributor List.
1 Methodological pluralism in construction management.
2 Architectural research.
3 Legal research .
4 Feminist research.
5 Approaches to economic analysis and modelling.
6 Epistemology.
7 Scientific theories.
8 Grounded theory.
9 Case study research.
10 Interviews: a negotiated partnership.
11 Questionnaire design and factor analysis.
12 Using software to analyse qualitative data.
13 Getting started in quantitative analysis.
14 Artificial neural network modelling techniques for applied civil and construction engineering research.
15 Social Network Analysis .
16 Managing the thesis.
17 Getting your research published in refereed journals.
18 Researcher attitudes and motivation.
19 Built environment futures research: the need for foresight and scenario learning
Achieving value in construction is now emerging as the main challenge facing the construction tea... more Achieving value in construction is now emerging as the main challenge facing the construction team if they are to offer the best service for the client. No longer is the aim simply to keep costs under control.
This book from the RICS Foundation analyses how to provide best value by the effective application of leading edge techniques and processes throughout the entire life cycle of buildings, from the business case which underpins their initiation to the achievement of a satisfactory project out-turn.
This book is a successor to Quantity Surveying Techniques: New Directions, edited by Peter Brandon and published on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors by Blackwell. It will be of interest not only to surveyors and construction managers but also to final year undergraduates of construction degrees.
'[This book] will make a major contribution to the advancement of the methods by which construction professionals provide a service to their clients' - Professor Peter Brandon
Aubea 2011 Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference For Australasian Universities Building Educators Association, 2011
The last decade has delivered substantial changes in construction and property education in Austr... more The last decade has delivered substantial changes in construction and property education in Australia and the UK. There has been an increase in the number of courses offered in built environment education and the profile of a typical student has changed. In both countries students are under pressure to balance study and work due to the higher costs of living and education. This has placed demands on providers to deliver teaching and learning which meets student, industry and professional needs. Simultaneously there has been an increase in the application of technology in the business and corporate world which has resulted in increased efficiencies and new challenges. This paper evaluates changes in construction and property education courses to embrace new technology. The focus is on the delivery of innovative teaching and learning materials and the interaction between students, staff and the community. Results from questionnaires from new and existing students at Deakin University and Nottingham Trent University were used alongside examples of teaching and learning as illustrative case studies, the emphasis is placed on pushing the boundaries of the conventional built environment education process. The findings show that by embracing technology there can be a "win-win" scenario for students, staff and industry stakeholders. Whilst courses adopt varying levels of technology, it seems inevitable that educators must evolve the delivery of education to become efficient and effective as the century progresses.
Cobra 2006 Proceedings of the Construction and Building Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 2006
As professionals, surveyors and property professionals are in the front line and have a moral and... more As professionals, surveyors and property professionals are in the front line and have a moral and ethical duty to take a lead when advising clients appropriately on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their buildings. As such, surveying professionals and the profession must increase their knowledge base and enhance their skills in respect of built environment sustainability. This research conducted a detailed analysis of energy efficiency in the Melbourne CBD office stock and examined all office buildings to identify what was likely to happen between 2005 and 2020 in respect of carbon emissions. The research profiled a business-as-usual or no change approach, a minor change approach, an intermediate approach, and a major change approach. The study examined variables such as building size, number of employees, occupancy levels, visual appearance and age.
Fig 2004 Proceedings of the 2004 International Federation of Surveyors Conference, 2004
During the 1970s, a new profession emerged within UK Surveying; that of Building Surveying. These... more During the 1970s, a new profession emerged within UK Surveying; that of Building Surveying. These surveyors, originally technically minded general practitioners, developed and adapted their professional skills and knowledge to fulfil client needs and to keep pace with the changing market (RICS, 1994). Within the UK, the knowledge and expertise of the building surveyor is widely known and used in the property and construction markets, however Building Surveying remains little known overseas. In the global market there is much more familiarity with the profession of the quantity surveyor than building surveyor, however undoubtedly the work of building surveying is undertaken in other countries.
Bear 2006 Construction Sustainability and Innovation Cib W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research, 2006
The professional project manager is a sought after commodity (McManus, 1995: 12). Many companies ... more The professional project manager is a sought after commodity (McManus, 1995: 12). Many companies face increasing demands to complete projects faster, at lower costs and to higher specifications and as Lock (1996; 50) comments; “ This work, far from requiring ...
Cobra 2006 Proceedings of the Construction and Building Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 2006
This paper presents the second part of research funded by the RICS Education Trust to investigate... more This paper presents the second part of research funded by the RICS Education Trust to investigate the impact of the 2001 education reforms on building surveying. The research involved the collection of data from large national, mainly London-based, employers of building surveyors. Issues of concern to these employers include the extent of construction technology knowledge of graduates, the delivery of contract administration, the placement year, post-graduate conversion courses and the high referral rate for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Recommendations include advice to universities on the design of building surveying undergraduate and conversion courses, a call for further research on the high APC referral rate and greater liaison between industry and universities.
Recently the profile of sustainable office buildings has increased substantially with many stakeh... more Recently the profile of sustainable office buildings has increased substantially with many stakeholders in the property market consistently being reminded about green buildings. Whilst sustainable buildings have advanced in many aspects including design and construction, there remains a strong argument that the financial viability of a building will determine to what degree a building is allowed to be sustainable. The majority of office buildings are owned by enterprises that are profit-seeking as their first priority, rather than sustainability as their first priority, and consequently the financial drivers relating to sustainability must be fully incorporated into any decisions about a sustainable building. It can be argued that no viable competitive business would rather be green than make a profit for its shareholders. Overlooking these financial considerations may ensure the building in not viable and competitive in the open property market, which in turn will limit the amount of debt available for the project with associated higher levels of risk. This paper investigates the balance between sustainability and financial returns. It considers how sustainability is incorporated into the valuation of an office building, with the emphasis placed on the discounted cash flow (DCF) and capitalisation of income approach. Whilst there many varied types of sustainable and/or green buildings, it is concluded that a private sector office building is unable to place sustainability at a higher priority than profit and financial returns to shareholders. Sustainability and the value of office buildings -will the market pay for green buildings? Reed and Wilkinson -2007 AsRES Conference, Macau, China.
Bear 2003 Cib W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research, 2003
Astle, Vanessa, Yeo, Samantha, Turrell, Pat and Wilkinson, Sara J. 2003, Women in surveying, in B... more Astle, Vanessa, Yeo, Samantha, Turrell, Pat and Wilkinson, Sara J. 2003, Women in surveying, in BEAR 2003 : CIB W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research, University of Salford, Salford, England. ... Astle, Vanessa Yeo, Samantha ...
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 5 th European Conference in November 2004 foc... more The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 5 th European Conference in November 2004 focussed on enhancing collaboration at master's level in real estate education across Europe. In a context of increased global economic activity and increasing ties within the EU, there are benefits to business and to students in offering this type of educational provision. But is this paradigm true for construction economics (CE) and construction management (CM)?
Ideaction 2007 Proceedings of the 18th Facility Management Association of Australia Annual Conference, 2007
The Australian commercial stock emits 12% of all greenhouse gas emissions however the commercial ... more The Australian commercial stock emits 12% of all greenhouse gas emissions however the commercial property market has some inherent barriers to sustainability . A substantial proportion of the stock is owned by institutional investors who are unconvinced by the need to improve their stock and pass on running costs to tenants (Callender & Key, 1997). The links between the built environment and sustainability issues such as fossil fuel consumption and climate change is clear. In developed countries buildings contribute around half of all carbon dioxide emissions and offer considerable scope for a significant contribution to sustainability through ecologically aware design and increased energy efficiency (BRE, 1996). As capital values are not greatly affected by sustainability, owners react by doing little or nothing and the effect is to limit sustainability-related investment and undermine efforts to deliver sustainability in the sector. Facility managers are in an influential position to help address sustainability issues via an increased awareness of energy efficiency and CO 2 emissions.
Despite the continued research and debate on sustainable practices in the built environment, the ... more Despite the continued research and debate on sustainable practices in the built environment, the property development industry is failing to adequately respond and adopt more rigorous measurement techniques and sustainable approaches. The tendency to either ignore or accept without question perpetuates poor decision making and undermines the credibility of the industry.
Developing Property Sustainably provides readers with a framework to evaluate the merits, or otherwise, of key issues involved in profiting from sustainable property development. The book pulls together the current received wisdom and knowledge relating to sustainable commercial property development with original research by the authors to provide a clear and practical overview of the sustainable property development process as well as a critical appraisal of the problems faced by global built environment stakeholders.
The book presents a logical chapter structure appropriate for use on courses in real estate development, property and urban development as well as a number of other built environment programmes. Part 1 examines the dimensions of developing property in the context of sustainability. Part 2 discusses the evaluation of, commitment to, and the sustainability of property development. Part 3 describes the planning, construction and procurement stages of development, whilst part 4 looks at the occupation of, retrofit of, and lifecycle sustainability in property development.
Throughout the text illustrative case studies are used to demonstrate how sustainable property development theory is applied in practice around the world, forming a best practice guide for profitably and sustainably developing property. Comments from leading practitioners and experts, useful pedagogical features and a companion website combine to provide the reader with a holistic understanding of all the issues involved in the delivery of sustainable property development from inception to occupation and beyond.
This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-sp... more This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-specific, higher level texts.
Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rather than the findings of research projects. Chapter authors have been carefully selected by their expertise, discipline and location to give an eclectic range of perspectives. Particular care has been taken to balance positivist with interpretivist approaches throughout. The authors focus is on the practical consequences of research philosophies, strategies and techniques by using their own research and by evaluating the work of others.
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment addresses common topics raised by postgraduate level researchers rather than dealing with all aspects of the research process. Issues covered range from the practicalities of producing a journal article to the role of theory in research.
The material brought together here provides a valuable resource for the training and development of doctoral and young researchers and will contribute to a new sense of shared methodological understanding across built environment research.
examples from the built environment demonstrate the application of each topic area
highlights potential problems and suggests practical methods to resolve them
avoids duplication of introductory material
provides a thorough, concise and current literature review of each issue
"[The book] will be of unquestionable interest, use and value to researchers undertaking al types and levels of research across the built environment spectrum … It will prove to be a valuable edition to the body of knowledge supporting research practice within the built environment ... Highly recommended." (Building Engineer, February 2009)
Contents.
Foreword.
Preface.
Contributor List.
1 Methodological pluralism in construction management.
2 Architectural research.
3 Legal research .
4 Feminist research.
5 Approaches to economic analysis and modelling.
6 Epistemology.
7 Scientific theories.
8 Grounded theory.
9 Case study research.
10 Interviews: a negotiated partnership.
11 Questionnaire design and factor analysis.
12 Using software to analyse qualitative data.
13 Getting started in quantitative analysis.
14 Artificial neural network modelling techniques for applied civil and construction engineering research.
15 Social Network Analysis .
16 Managing the thesis.
17 Getting your research published in refereed journals.
18 Researcher attitudes and motivation.
19 Built environment futures research: the need for foresight and scenario learning
Achieving value in construction is now emerging as the main challenge facing the construction tea... more Achieving value in construction is now emerging as the main challenge facing the construction team if they are to offer the best service for the client. No longer is the aim simply to keep costs under control.
This book from the RICS Foundation analyses how to provide best value by the effective application of leading edge techniques and processes throughout the entire life cycle of buildings, from the business case which underpins their initiation to the achievement of a satisfactory project out-turn.
This book is a successor to Quantity Surveying Techniques: New Directions, edited by Peter Brandon and published on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors by Blackwell. It will be of interest not only to surveyors and construction managers but also to final year undergraduates of construction degrees.
'[This book] will make a major contribution to the advancement of the methods by which construction professionals provide a service to their clients' - Professor Peter Brandon
Aubea 2011 Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference For Australasian Universities Building Educators Association, 2011
The last decade has delivered substantial changes in construction and property education in Austr... more The last decade has delivered substantial changes in construction and property education in Australia and the UK. There has been an increase in the number of courses offered in built environment education and the profile of a typical student has changed. In both countries students are under pressure to balance study and work due to the higher costs of living and education. This has placed demands on providers to deliver teaching and learning which meets student, industry and professional needs. Simultaneously there has been an increase in the application of technology in the business and corporate world which has resulted in increased efficiencies and new challenges. This paper evaluates changes in construction and property education courses to embrace new technology. The focus is on the delivery of innovative teaching and learning materials and the interaction between students, staff and the community. Results from questionnaires from new and existing students at Deakin University and Nottingham Trent University were used alongside examples of teaching and learning as illustrative case studies, the emphasis is placed on pushing the boundaries of the conventional built environment education process. The findings show that by embracing technology there can be a "win-win" scenario for students, staff and industry stakeholders. Whilst courses adopt varying levels of technology, it seems inevitable that educators must evolve the delivery of education to become efficient and effective as the century progresses.
Cobra 2006 Proceedings of the Construction and Building Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 2006
As professionals, surveyors and property professionals are in the front line and have a moral and... more As professionals, surveyors and property professionals are in the front line and have a moral and ethical duty to take a lead when advising clients appropriately on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their buildings. As such, surveying professionals and the profession must increase their knowledge base and enhance their skills in respect of built environment sustainability. This research conducted a detailed analysis of energy efficiency in the Melbourne CBD office stock and examined all office buildings to identify what was likely to happen between 2005 and 2020 in respect of carbon emissions. The research profiled a business-as-usual or no change approach, a minor change approach, an intermediate approach, and a major change approach. The study examined variables such as building size, number of employees, occupancy levels, visual appearance and age.
Fig 2004 Proceedings of the 2004 International Federation of Surveyors Conference, 2004
During the 1970s, a new profession emerged within UK Surveying; that of Building Surveying. These... more During the 1970s, a new profession emerged within UK Surveying; that of Building Surveying. These surveyors, originally technically minded general practitioners, developed and adapted their professional skills and knowledge to fulfil client needs and to keep pace with the changing market (RICS, 1994). Within the UK, the knowledge and expertise of the building surveyor is widely known and used in the property and construction markets, however Building Surveying remains little known overseas. In the global market there is much more familiarity with the profession of the quantity surveyor than building surveyor, however undoubtedly the work of building surveying is undertaken in other countries.
Bear 2006 Construction Sustainability and Innovation Cib W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research, 2006
The professional project manager is a sought after commodity (McManus, 1995: 12). Many companies ... more The professional project manager is a sought after commodity (McManus, 1995: 12). Many companies face increasing demands to complete projects faster, at lower costs and to higher specifications and as Lock (1996; 50) comments; “ This work, far from requiring ...
Cobra 2006 Proceedings of the Construction and Building Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 2006
This paper presents the second part of research funded by the RICS Education Trust to investigate... more This paper presents the second part of research funded by the RICS Education Trust to investigate the impact of the 2001 education reforms on building surveying. The research involved the collection of data from large national, mainly London-based, employers of building surveyors. Issues of concern to these employers include the extent of construction technology knowledge of graduates, the delivery of contract administration, the placement year, post-graduate conversion courses and the high referral rate for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Recommendations include advice to universities on the design of building surveying undergraduate and conversion courses, a call for further research on the high APC referral rate and greater liaison between industry and universities.
Recently the profile of sustainable office buildings has increased substantially with many stakeh... more Recently the profile of sustainable office buildings has increased substantially with many stakeholders in the property market consistently being reminded about green buildings. Whilst sustainable buildings have advanced in many aspects including design and construction, there remains a strong argument that the financial viability of a building will determine to what degree a building is allowed to be sustainable. The majority of office buildings are owned by enterprises that are profit-seeking as their first priority, rather than sustainability as their first priority, and consequently the financial drivers relating to sustainability must be fully incorporated into any decisions about a sustainable building. It can be argued that no viable competitive business would rather be green than make a profit for its shareholders. Overlooking these financial considerations may ensure the building in not viable and competitive in the open property market, which in turn will limit the amount of debt available for the project with associated higher levels of risk. This paper investigates the balance between sustainability and financial returns. It considers how sustainability is incorporated into the valuation of an office building, with the emphasis placed on the discounted cash flow (DCF) and capitalisation of income approach. Whilst there many varied types of sustainable and/or green buildings, it is concluded that a private sector office building is unable to place sustainability at a higher priority than profit and financial returns to shareholders. Sustainability and the value of office buildings -will the market pay for green buildings? Reed and Wilkinson -2007 AsRES Conference, Macau, China.
Bear 2003 Cib W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research, 2003
Astle, Vanessa, Yeo, Samantha, Turrell, Pat and Wilkinson, Sara J. 2003, Women in surveying, in B... more Astle, Vanessa, Yeo, Samantha, Turrell, Pat and Wilkinson, Sara J. 2003, Women in surveying, in BEAR 2003 : CIB W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research, University of Salford, Salford, England. ... Astle, Vanessa Yeo, Samantha ...
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 5 th European Conference in November 2004 foc... more The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 5 th European Conference in November 2004 focussed on enhancing collaboration at master's level in real estate education across Europe. In a context of increased global economic activity and increasing ties within the EU, there are benefits to business and to students in offering this type of educational provision. But is this paradigm true for construction economics (CE) and construction management (CM)?
Ideaction 2007 Proceedings of the 18th Facility Management Association of Australia Annual Conference, 2007
The Australian commercial stock emits 12% of all greenhouse gas emissions however the commercial ... more The Australian commercial stock emits 12% of all greenhouse gas emissions however the commercial property market has some inherent barriers to sustainability . A substantial proportion of the stock is owned by institutional investors who are unconvinced by the need to improve their stock and pass on running costs to tenants (Callender & Key, 1997). The links between the built environment and sustainability issues such as fossil fuel consumption and climate change is clear. In developed countries buildings contribute around half of all carbon dioxide emissions and offer considerable scope for a significant contribution to sustainability through ecologically aware design and increased energy efficiency (BRE, 1996). As capital values are not greatly affected by sustainability, owners react by doing little or nothing and the effect is to limit sustainability-related investment and undermine efforts to deliver sustainability in the sector. Facility managers are in an influential position to help address sustainability issues via an increased awareness of energy efficiency and CO 2 emissions.
Prres 2011 Proceedings of the 17th Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Annual Conference, 2011
Local Authorities worldwide are encouraging adaptation as a means of reducing building related ur... more Local Authorities worldwide are encouraging adaptation as a means of reducing building related urban energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Melbourne is promoting the retrofit of 1,200 CBD properties before 2020 with sustainability measures as part of their policy to become a carbon neutral city. Australian cities date from 1837 to the present day whereas some European cities have been inhabited for over two millennia. The concepts of adaptation and evolution of buildings and suburbs is well developed in Europe, though the scale of some of the post war developments has created different forms of building perhaps less adaptable or suited to change. The need to adapt buildings and to reduce environmental footprints becomes more pressing over time as global concentrations of carbon dioxide increase. Is it possible for Europeans to learn from Australian practices and vice averse? Through examination of office building adaptation in Melbourne and Amsterdam, it is possible to learn where similarities and differences exist and where new practices can be shared. This paper addressed the questions; What are the key attributes influencing adaptations in Melbourne and Amsterdam office buildings, and what are the similarities and differences? Using the Melbourne CBD and Amsterdam as a case study, the research analysed 7393 commercial building adaptations in Melbourne and 98 office buildings in Amsterdam where adaptations were completed. The outcomes of this research show where similarities and differences exist and are relevant to all urban areas where adaptation of existing office buildings can mitigate the impacts of climate change and enhance the city for another generation of citizens and users.
Although it has a relatively low profile, one method of increasing sustainability in buildings cu... more Although it has a relatively low profile, one method of increasing sustainability in buildings currently being considered is the provision of green roofs. Most importantly, green roofs have thermal benefits in reducing heat loss and reducing heat gain and also enhancing bio- diversity. Furthermore, green roofs can absorb some of the carbon emissions in the CBD. With the increasing emphasis
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Developing Property Sustainably provides readers with a framework to evaluate the merits, or otherwise, of key issues involved in profiting from sustainable property development. The book pulls together the current received wisdom and knowledge relating to sustainable commercial property development with original research by the authors to provide a clear and practical overview of the sustainable property development process as well as a critical appraisal of the problems faced by global built environment stakeholders.
The book presents a logical chapter structure appropriate for use on courses in real estate development, property and urban development as well as a number of other built environment programmes. Part 1 examines the dimensions of developing property in the context of sustainability. Part 2 discusses the evaluation of, commitment to, and the sustainability of property development. Part 3 describes the planning, construction and procurement stages of development, whilst part 4 looks at the occupation of, retrofit of, and lifecycle sustainability in property development.
Throughout the text illustrative case studies are used to demonstrate how sustainable property development theory is applied in practice around the world, forming a best practice guide for profitably and sustainably developing property. Comments from leading practitioners and experts, useful pedagogical features and a companion website combine to provide the reader with a holistic understanding of all the issues involved in the delivery of sustainable property development from inception to occupation and beyond.
Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rather than the findings of research projects. Chapter authors have been carefully selected by their expertise, discipline and location to give an eclectic range of perspectives. Particular care has been taken to balance positivist with interpretivist approaches throughout. The authors focus is on the practical consequences of research philosophies, strategies and techniques by using their own research and by evaluating the work of others.
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment addresses common topics raised by postgraduate level researchers rather than dealing with all aspects of the research process. Issues covered range from the practicalities of producing a journal article to the role of theory in research.
The material brought together here provides a valuable resource for the training and development of doctoral and young researchers and will contribute to a new sense of shared methodological understanding across built environment research.
examples from the built environment demonstrate the application of each topic area
highlights potential problems and suggests practical methods to resolve them
avoids duplication of introductory material
provides a thorough, concise and current literature review of each issue
"[The book] will be of unquestionable interest, use and value to researchers undertaking al types and levels of research across the built environment spectrum … It will prove to be a valuable edition to the body of knowledge supporting research practice within the built environment ... Highly recommended." (Building Engineer, February 2009)
Contents.
Foreword.
Preface.
Contributor List.
1 Methodological pluralism in construction management.
2 Architectural research.
3 Legal research .
4 Feminist research.
5 Approaches to economic analysis and modelling.
6 Epistemology.
7 Scientific theories.
8 Grounded theory.
9 Case study research.
10 Interviews: a negotiated partnership.
11 Questionnaire design and factor analysis.
12 Using software to analyse qualitative data.
13 Getting started in quantitative analysis.
14 Artificial neural network modelling techniques for applied civil and construction engineering research.
15 Social Network Analysis .
16 Managing the thesis.
17 Getting your research published in refereed journals.
18 Researcher attitudes and motivation.
19 Built environment futures research: the need for foresight and scenario learning
This book from the RICS Foundation analyses how to provide best value by the effective application of leading edge techniques and processes throughout the entire life cycle of buildings, from the business case which underpins their initiation to the achievement of a satisfactory project out-turn.
This book is a successor to Quantity Surveying Techniques: New Directions, edited by Peter Brandon and published on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors by Blackwell. It will be of interest not only to surveyors and construction managers but also to final year undergraduates of construction degrees.
'[This book] will make a major contribution to the advancement of the methods by which construction professionals provide a service to their clients' - Professor Peter Brandon
Papers by Sara Wilkinson
Developing Property Sustainably provides readers with a framework to evaluate the merits, or otherwise, of key issues involved in profiting from sustainable property development. The book pulls together the current received wisdom and knowledge relating to sustainable commercial property development with original research by the authors to provide a clear and practical overview of the sustainable property development process as well as a critical appraisal of the problems faced by global built environment stakeholders.
The book presents a logical chapter structure appropriate for use on courses in real estate development, property and urban development as well as a number of other built environment programmes. Part 1 examines the dimensions of developing property in the context of sustainability. Part 2 discusses the evaluation of, commitment to, and the sustainability of property development. Part 3 describes the planning, construction and procurement stages of development, whilst part 4 looks at the occupation of, retrofit of, and lifecycle sustainability in property development.
Throughout the text illustrative case studies are used to demonstrate how sustainable property development theory is applied in practice around the world, forming a best practice guide for profitably and sustainably developing property. Comments from leading practitioners and experts, useful pedagogical features and a companion website combine to provide the reader with a holistic understanding of all the issues involved in the delivery of sustainable property development from inception to occupation and beyond.
Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rather than the findings of research projects. Chapter authors have been carefully selected by their expertise, discipline and location to give an eclectic range of perspectives. Particular care has been taken to balance positivist with interpretivist approaches throughout. The authors focus is on the practical consequences of research philosophies, strategies and techniques by using their own research and by evaluating the work of others.
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment addresses common topics raised by postgraduate level researchers rather than dealing with all aspects of the research process. Issues covered range from the practicalities of producing a journal article to the role of theory in research.
The material brought together here provides a valuable resource for the training and development of doctoral and young researchers and will contribute to a new sense of shared methodological understanding across built environment research.
examples from the built environment demonstrate the application of each topic area
highlights potential problems and suggests practical methods to resolve them
avoids duplication of introductory material
provides a thorough, concise and current literature review of each issue
"[The book] will be of unquestionable interest, use and value to researchers undertaking al types and levels of research across the built environment spectrum … It will prove to be a valuable edition to the body of knowledge supporting research practice within the built environment ... Highly recommended." (Building Engineer, February 2009)
Contents.
Foreword.
Preface.
Contributor List.
1 Methodological pluralism in construction management.
2 Architectural research.
3 Legal research .
4 Feminist research.
5 Approaches to economic analysis and modelling.
6 Epistemology.
7 Scientific theories.
8 Grounded theory.
9 Case study research.
10 Interviews: a negotiated partnership.
11 Questionnaire design and factor analysis.
12 Using software to analyse qualitative data.
13 Getting started in quantitative analysis.
14 Artificial neural network modelling techniques for applied civil and construction engineering research.
15 Social Network Analysis .
16 Managing the thesis.
17 Getting your research published in refereed journals.
18 Researcher attitudes and motivation.
19 Built environment futures research: the need for foresight and scenario learning
This book from the RICS Foundation analyses how to provide best value by the effective application of leading edge techniques and processes throughout the entire life cycle of buildings, from the business case which underpins their initiation to the achievement of a satisfactory project out-turn.
This book is a successor to Quantity Surveying Techniques: New Directions, edited by Peter Brandon and published on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors by Blackwell. It will be of interest not only to surveyors and construction managers but also to final year undergraduates of construction degrees.
'[This book] will make a major contribution to the advancement of the methods by which construction professionals provide a service to their clients' - Professor Peter Brandon