Construction Innovation: Volume 7 Issue 1

A simulation model using system dynamic method for construction and demolition waste management in Hong Kong

J.L. Hao, M.J. Hills, T. Huang

As construction and demolition(C&D) waste is one of the main solid waste generators in Hong Kong, its impact on the environment has become an imperative issue to the involved…

The sustainable implant: Decentralised sanitation and energy reuse (Desaer) in the built environment

A. van Timmeren, D. Sidler

This paper seeks to focus on a combined waste (or: wastewater)/energy system in the deep green housing district named “EVA Lanxmeer” in Culemborg (The Netherlands). An innovative…

Integrating vacuum insulation panels in building constructions: an integral perspective

Martin J. Tenpierik, Johannes J.M. Cauberg, Thomas I. Thorsell

Although vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) are thermal insulators that combine high thermal performance with limited thickness, application in the building sector is still rare due…

Sustainable design of supporting structures: Optimal structural spans and component combinations for effective improvement of environmental performance

Andy van den Dobbelsteen, Martijn Arets, Ricardo Nunes

In order to establish sustainable development, there is a need to focus on solutions effectively improving environmental performance. Effectiveness is the product of significance…

Indoor climate guidelines in The Netherlands: Developments towards adaptive thermal comfort

Kees A.C. van der Linden, Stanley S.R. Kurvers, Arjen A.K. Raue, Atze A.C. Boerstra

This paper sets out to highlight several aspects of a project, aimed at developing an advanced thermal comfort guideline, based on the adaptive thermal comfort theory.

The development of an IFC‐based lifecycle costing prototype tool for building construction and maintenance: Integrating lifecycle costing to nD modelling

C. Fu, S. Kaya, M. Kagioglou G. Aouad

This paper intends to focus on interoperability issues in IT‐based the lifecycle costing (LCC) applications and on improving LCC decision making based on cost performances of…

Evaluating the effect of construction process characteristics to the applicability of lean principles

Abdulsalam A. Al‐Sudairi

This paper seeks to test the applicability of lean principles to simple construction processes using discrete‐event simulation.

An examination of the suitability of a UK PFI model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland, Palestine (Gaza‐West Bank), Portugal and Turkey

David Eaton, Rifat Akbiyikli, Teresa de Lemos, Louis Gunnigan, Rana Ozen Kutanis, Martin Casensky, Josef Ladra, Nabil El Sawalhi

The objective of this research is to identify the cross‐cultural similarities and differences of the implementation of the UK PFI procurement process in different contexts.

Editorial

Jay Yang

Emerald at 40

Rebecca Marsh