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Delivering sustainable buildings in retail construction [PDF]

, 2012
Session: Sustainability: Theory and Design The article can be viewed at: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2012-1455-1465_Dangana_Pan_Goodhew.pdfThe demand for high performance 'green' or 'sustainable' buildings is becoming increasingly ...
Goodhew, S, Pan, W, Zainab, S
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A Systematic Comparison of Alpha‐Synuclein Seed Amplification Assays for Increasing Reproducibility

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Seed amplification assays (SAAs) enable ultrasensitive detection of misfolded α‐synuclein across biofluids and tissues. Yet, heterogeneity in protocols limits cross‐study comparability and clinical translation. Here, we review α‐synuclein SAA methods and their performance across various biological matrices.
Manuela Amaral‐do‐Nascimento, Daniela F. Santos, Tuane C. R. G. Vieira, Tiago F. Outeiro   +3 more
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Investigation of the driving power of the barriers affecting BIM adoption in construction management through ISM

Results in Engineering
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a rising digital medium that is gaining popularity in the construction sector. Although BIM usage has been mandated in the public construction sector in Saudi Arabia, its adoption remains limited.
Adel Alshibani, Mubarak S. Aldossary, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Hamza Hamida, Hashim Aldabbagh, Djamel Ouis   +5 more
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Airtightness of buildings — towards higher performance: Final Report — Domestic Sector Airtightness [PDF]

, 2011
This report constitutes milestone D11 — Final Report — Domestic Sector Airtightness of the Communities and Local Government/ODPM Project reference CI 61/6/16 (BD2429) Airtightness of Buildings — Towards Higher Performance (Borland and Bell, 2003).
Bell, M, Johnston, DK, Miles-Shenton, D, Wingfield, J   +3 more
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Organizational cultures: Obstacles to women in the UK construction industry [PDF]

, 2012
The global economic downturn coupled with recent changes in UK law have led to a sizable reduction in public sector funding. As a result, both public and private sector organizations are under greater pressure to provide evidence of their activities in ...
Alvesson, Barthorpe, Cameron, Chan, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Dainty, Gale, Gale, Gershon, Giddens, Glaser, Gurjao, Hofstede, Hofstede, Levene, McSweeney, Moulettes, Peters, Schein, Schultz, Smircich, Taylor, Worrall, Worrall   +23 more
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Comparing the Effect of Semi‐Immersive Virtual Reality, Computerized Cognitive Training, and Traditional Rehabilitation on Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cognitive impairment is a common non‐motor symptom in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), negatively affecting autonomy and Quality of Life (QoL). Innovative rehabilitation strategies, such as semi‐immersive virtual reality (VR) and computerized cognitive training (CCT), may offer advantages over traditional cognitive rehabilitation (TCR ...
Maria Grazia Maggio, Desiree Latella, Lilla Bonanno, Paulo Cezar Rocha dos Santos, Marcos Maldonado‐Díaz, Meir Plotnik, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond sustainable buildings: eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness through cradle-to-cradle design [PDF]

, 2013
Sustainable building development focuses on achieving buildings that meet performance and functionality requirements with minimum adverse impact on the environment.
Ankrah, NA, Awuah, KGB, Hammond, FN, Manu, E, Tannahill, K   +4 more
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The perceived barriers to the inclusion of rainwater harvesting systems by UK house building companies [PDF]

, 2010
This work investigates the barriers that exist to deter the implementation of rainwater harvesting into new UK housing. A postal questionnaire was sent to a selection of large, medium and small house-builders distributed across the UK.
Alan Fewkes, Berndtsson J., David Parsons, Edwards B., Goodhew S., Griggs J. C., Heggen R. J., Herrington P., Horton B., Leggett D. J., Leggett D. J., Pieter De Wilde, Read C., Smerdon T., Steve Goodhew, Suzenet G., Sweett C., Townsend A. R.   +17 more
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Barriers to Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the Construction Industry: A Review

Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction, 2018
Construction industry is one of the largest economic sector in the world in 2017. And Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the powerful set of technology to design, construction and management has been strengthen the construction industry.
Shakil Ahmed
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Preferences for Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Prevention Strategies in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective There is growing interest in evaluating new strategies to delay or prevent posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in individuals who have sustained anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. This study sought to determine characteristics of potential treatments that are acceptable to patients with ACL injury. Methods Participants with a history of
Kevin Kennedy, Lily Waddell, Adam Easterbrook, Jeffrey N. Katz, Cale Jacobs, Morgan Jones, Faith Selzer, Elena Losina, Liana Fraenkel, Nick Bansback   +9 more
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