There are 20 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

       1. RE: Can supervisors supervise?
            From: "Sloan, Brian" <b.sloan@...>
       2. Vedr.: RE: Can supervisors supervise?
            From: "Mick Hancock" <mha@...>
       3. RE: Vedr.: RE: Can supervisors supervise?
            From: "Richard John Kirkham" <R.J.Kirkham@...>
       4. RE: Can supervisors supervise?
            From: "Dr. F.T. Edum-Fotwe" <f.t.edum-fotwe@...>
       5. Supervision
            From: Sommerville James <jso@...>
       6. Policy Evaluation
            From: "Mariana Alvarez-Almazan" <m.alvarezalmazan@...>
       7. RE: Policy Evaluation
            From: Ian Murdoch <ian.murdoch@...>
       8. CIB W89: BEAR2003 SALFORD
            From: "Martin Betts" <m.betts@...>
       9. CIB W89: BEAR2003 SALFORD
            From: Martin Betts <m.betts@...>
      10. RE: Can supervisors supervise?
            From: Dave Langford <d.langford@...>
      11. My two cents (2p) for  "Can supervisors supervise"
            From: "Vanier, Dana" <Dana.Vanier@...>
      12. The Supervision Question
            From: "Mick Hancock" <mha@...>
      13. RE: The Supervision Question
            From: David Bordoli <dbordoli@...>
      14. The Supervision Question
            From: "Ciesielski, Constantine A" <CIESIELSKIC@...>
      15. RE: The Supervision Question
            From: "Robert Amor" <trebor@...>
      16. Re: My two cents (2p) for  "Can supervisors supervise"
            From: "theoc" <theoc@...>
      17. Dissertation debate - contribution
            From: "Gary Holt" <Gary@...>
      18. Another one on the current debate
            From: Ranko Bon <r.bon@...>
      19. Re: Dissertation debate - contribution
            From: Dave Langford <d.langford@...>
      20. RE: Dissertation debate - contribution
            From: "Will Hughes" <W.P.Hughes@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 10:45:41 -0000
    From: "Sloan, Brian" <b.sloan@...>
Subject: RE: Can supervisors supervise?

Good to see the academic community sharing its knowledge with
undergraduates!!

Professor Brian Sloan
School of the Built Environment
Napier University
Edinburgh
Tel:  +44 (0)131 455 2642
Fax: +44 (0)131 455 2267
E-mail: b.sloan@...



-----Original Message-----
From: Will Hughes [mailto:W.P.Hughes@...]
Sent: 12 December 2001 10:07
To: 'cnbr-l@onelist.com'
Subject: [cnbr-l] Can supervisors supervise?


Dear all

Am I the only one who wonders why enquiries like this are not dealt with by
the supervisor of the enquirer?  There is a steady trickle of enquiries of
the "please help me get started with my dissertation" type.

Would it be better if the supervisor in each case directed the students to
resources about how to do a literature search?  Perhaps I am missing the
point here, but I thought that among the purposes of an undergraduate
dissertation were the acquisition of research skills and the opportunity to
get involved with one-to-one teaching.  Merely firing off an e-mail to this
list is no substitute for a proper literature search.

Oh, and just to be clear, no I have no idea where the enquirer might find
the information he wants.  My suggestion would be for him to do a literature
search.

Regards

Will

-----Original Message-----
From: Sloan, Brian [mailto:b.sloan@...]
Sent: 12 December 2001 09:07
To: 'cnbr-l@egroups.com'
Cc: 'Allan Briggs'; 'cnbr-l@onelist.com'
Subject: [cnbr-l] U/G DISSERTATION QUERY




FAO. CNBR Member.

My name is Allan Briggs and I am in my final year at Napier University,
Edinburgh  studying Honours Estate Management. To
complete my course I am required to compile a dissertation on a subject area
of my choice. For my subject area I have chosen to study the Demographics of
the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh.

My hypothesis is:
  "The current housing stock in Edinburgh is not sufficient to sustain the
anticipated population in the year 2030."

To make my dissertation as accurate as possible I would like to find out as
much information about methodology of similar research, population figures,
housing figures and any other relevant information that can be suggested.

If anybody has carried out a similar piece of work (not necessarily the same
city) or has suggestions to make please contact me at:

               abriggs_uk@...


Any help or advice that I receive will be mentioned in my acknowledgments.

Thank You for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Any problems or issues then email list administrator at
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Message: 2
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 12:05:22 +0100
    From: "Mick Hancock" <mha@...>
Subject: Vedr.: RE: Can supervisors supervise?

Oh! come on Brian - you can do better than that.

I think that the point that Will raises speaks volumes about the
pressures and under-resourcing that so many in education are faced with.
  Will's view of the dissertation is (in my view) correct, but  it
assumes that all supervisors have the time to provide the kind of
support that students need.  This is likely to be greater at
undergraduate level where students have not had any previous experience
of research.  Given the numbers of undergraduates etc etc.... everyone
knows the problem.

Perhaps we all need to look at the way in which courses prepare
students to undertake reserach in the first place and try to achieve
some economies of scale before launching them into uncharted waters.

And Will - at least the requests for information are being made.  It
would be far worse if these students went off and tried reinventing the
wheel and produced untenable research models as a result.  In any case,
isn't this much like the arguments about what should and should not be
shown on television.  The delete button is only milimetres away from you
and it takes about 5 seconds to spot a message that you don't want to
read.

Perhaps someone should start a similar network to CNBR so that students
can share their knowledge (volunteers, one step forward - me? I'm
heading in the opposite direction as usual) .

Cheers
Mick


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Message: 3
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 11:08:19 -0000
    From: "Richard John Kirkham" <R.J.Kirkham@...>
Subject: RE: Vedr.: RE: Can supervisors supervise?

I am inclined to think that undergrads using cnbr is good, after all where
else are they likely to get the latest up to date knowledge?  Certainly not
in the dust ridden shelves of university libraries.  I know one thing for
sure, I would have used cnbr as an undergrad if it would have been available
to me (that's not to say your dissertation supervision wasn't good Dr
Boussabaine!), anyway it doesn't take much of an effort to direct people
towards your list of publications if it helps them!! (after all it is
Christmas)!

Richard

Richard Kirkham
Research Assistant
Construction Cost Engineering Research Unit
Liverpool School of Architecture and Building Engineering
The University of Liverpool
Liverpool
Merseyside
L69 3BX

Tel: +44(0)151 794 3336
Fax: +44(0)151 794 2605
Website: http://www.liv.ac.uk/~kirkham/home.htm


-----Original Message-----
From: Mick Hancock [mailto:mha@...]
Sent: 12 December 2001 11:05
To: b.sloan@...; cnbr-l@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Vedr.: RE: [cnbr-l] Can supervisors supervise?


Oh! come on Brian - you can do better than that.

I think that the point that Will raises speaks volumes about the
pressures and under-resourcing that so many in education are faced with.
  Will's view of the dissertation is (in my view) correct, but  it
assumes that all supervisors have the time to provide the kind of
support that students need.  This is likely to be greater at
undergraduate level where students have not had any previous experience
of research.  Given the numbers of undergraduates etc etc.... everyone
knows the problem.

Perhaps we all need to look at the way in which courses prepare
students to undertake reserach in the first place and try to achieve
some economies of scale before launching them into uncharted waters.

And Will - at least the requests for information are being made.  It
would be far worse if these students went off and tried reinventing the
wheel and produced untenable research models as a result.  In any case,
isn't this much like the arguments about what should and should not be
shown on television.  The delete button is only milimetres away from you
and it takes about 5 seconds to spot a message that you don't want to
read.

Perhaps someone should start a similar network to CNBR so that students
can share their knowledge (volunteers, one step forward - me? I'm
heading in the opposite direction as usual) .

Cheers
Mick


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Message: 4
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 13:42:14 +0000
    From: "Dr. F.T. Edum-Fotwe" <f.t.edum-fotwe@...>
Subject: RE: Can supervisors supervise?

Will,
Thanks for forwarding it to the network.  I meant it as a comment for the
network but I guess using the reply button resulted in it going only to the
sender.

Kind regards

Francis

At 13:27 12/12/01 +0000, you wrote:
>Francis
>
>Yes, you are absolutely right.  Thank you for your supporting e-mail.  But
>I have a question for you.  Your mail was not sent to CNBR, so I wonder if
>I should share it with them, perhaps anonymously?  Or should I quote
>you?  You see, I have had a number of messages from various colleagues,
>but all addressed directly to me rather than the list.  I wondered about
>stringing them all together and sending them on to CNBR so that others
>could see how many people shared these views.
>
>What do you think?
>
>Best
>
>Will
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dr. F.T. Edum-Fotwe [mailto:F.T.Edum-fotwe@...]
>Sent: 12 December 2001 11:56
>To: w.p.hughes@...
>Subject: Re: [cnbr-l] Can supervisors supervise?
>
>Dear Will,
>I am normally a live and let's live person and subscribe to freely have
>you received, freely give principle.  But on this issue of supervision I
>couldn't agree more with you.  Would it be any more acceptable to register
>students and then ask them to go on their own choice of external short
>courses to supplement their taught studies.  The least that could be done
>in this case is for the course to buy in a session on doing UG
>dissertation.  This will ensure that any difficulty being faced by the
>student, (which may be shared beyond that one student on the course) is
>addressed in a more effective way.  A few names come to mind, but I am not
>one to name names.  Good on you Will.
>
>Seasons greetings
>
>Francis
>
>At 10:06 12/12/01 +0000, you wrote:
>>Dear all
>>
>>Am I the only one who wonders why enquiries like this are not dealt with by
>>the supervisor of the enquirer?  There is a steady trickle of enquiries of
>>the "please help me get started with my dissertation" type.
>>
>>Would it be better if the supervisor in each case directed the students to
>>resources about how to do a literature search?  Perhaps I am missing the
>>point here, but I thought that among the purposes of an undergraduate
>>dissertation were the acquisition of research skills and the opportunity to
>>get involved with one-to-one teaching.  Merely firing off an e-mail to this
>>list is no substitute for a proper literature search.
>>
>>Oh, and just to be clear, no I have no idea where the enquirer might find
>>the information he wants.  My suggestion would be for him to do a literature
>>search.
>>
>>Regards
>>
>>Will
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Sloan, Brian [mailto:b.sloan@...]
>>Sent: 12 December 2001 09:07
>>To: 'cnbr-l@egroups.com'
>>Cc: 'Allan Briggs'; 'cnbr-l@onelist.com'
>>Subject: [cnbr-l] U/G DISSERTATION QUERY
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>FAO. CNBR Member.
>>
>>My name is Allan Briggs and I am in my final year at Napier University,
>>Edinburgh  studying Honours Estate Management. To
>>complete my course I am required to compile a dissertation on a subject area
>>of my choice. For my subject area I have chosen to study the Demographics of
>>the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh.
>>
>>My hypothesis is:
>>  "The current housing stock in Edinburgh is not sufficient to sustain the
>>anticipated population in the year 2030."
>>
>>To make my dissertation as accurate as possible I would like to find out as
>>much information about methodology of similar research, population figures,
>>housing figures and any other relevant information that can be suggested.
>>
>>If anybody has carried out a similar piece of work (not necessarily the same
>>city) or has suggestions to make please contact me at:
>>
>>               abriggs_uk@...
>>
>>
>>
>>Any help or advice that I receive will be mentioned in my acknowledgments

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Topics in this digest:

       1. FW: AUBEA 2002/Queenstown, NZ
            From: George Zillante <george.zillante@...>
       2. FW: AUBEA 2002/Queenstown, NZ
            From: George Zillante <george.zillante@...>
       3. U/G DISSERTATION QUERY
            From: "Sloan, Brian" <b.sloan@...>
       4. U/G DISSERTATION QUERY
            From: "Sloan, Brian" <b.sloan@...>
       5. Can supervisors supervise?
            From: "Will Hughes" <W.P.Hughes@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 08:29:28 +1030
    From: George Zillante <george.zillante@...>
Subject: FW: AUBEA 2002/Queenstown, NZ



> ----------
> From:  Edwin L Sylva[SMTP:E.L.Sylva@...]
> Reply To:  E.L.Sylva@...
> Sent:  Wednesday, 12 December 2001 8:09
> To:  george.zillante@...
> Subject:  AUBEA 2002/Queenstown, NZ
>
>  <<02note01.doc>>
>
>
> Hi everybody,
>
> Planning is well in hand for AUBEA 2002 to be held at Queenstown
> in New Zealand.
>
> The attachment gives notice of the meeting and the call for papers.
>
> We believe that Queenstown is one of the best winter venues in the
> world and looking forward to seeing you all there. Partners and
> children welcome as there is an incredible number of activities and
> tours available.
>
> Regards,
>
> Edwin L Sylva
> Senior Lecturer Quantity Surveying
> Massey University at Wellington
> Private Box 756
> WELLINGTON N.Z.
> tele: NZ - (04) - 801.2794  ext 6895
> fax:  NZ - (04) - 801.2694
> e.mail:  E.L.Sylva@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Message: 2
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 08:29:28 +1030
    From: George Zillante <george.zillante@...>
Subject: FW: AUBEA 2002/Queenstown, NZ



> ----------
> From:  Edwin L Sylva[SMTP:E.L.Sylva@...]
> Reply To:  E.L.Sylva@...
> Sent:  Wednesday, 12 December 2001 8:09
> To:  george.zillante@...
> Subject:  AUBEA 2002/Queenstown, NZ
>
>  <<02note01.doc>>
>
>
> Hi everybody,
>
> Planning is well in hand for AUBEA 2002 to be held at Queenstown
> in New Zealand.
>
> The attachment gives notice of the meeting and the call for papers.
>
> We believe that Queenstown is one of the best winter venues in the
> world and looking forward to seeing you all there. Partners and
> children welcome as there is an incredible number of activities and
> tours available.
>
> Regards,
>
> Edwin L Sylva
> Senior Lecturer Quantity Surveying
> Massey University at Wellington
> Private Box 756
> WELLINGTON N.Z.
> tele: NZ - (04) - 801.2794  ext 6895
> fax:  NZ - (04) - 801.2694
> e.mail:  E.L.Sylva@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  * This message contains the file '02note01.doc', which has been
>  * uuencoded. If you are using Pegasus Mail, then you can use
>  * the browser's eXtract function to lift the original contents
>  * out to a file, otherwise you will have to extract the message
>  * and uudecode it manually.
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>
>


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Message: 3
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 09:06:45 -0000
    From: "Sloan, Brian" <b.sloan@...>
Subject: U/G DISSERTATION QUERY



FAO. CNBR Member.

My name is Allan Briggs and I am in my final year at Napier University,
Edinburgh  studying Honours Estate Management. To
complete my course I am required to compile a dissertation on a subject area
of my choice. For my subject area I have chosen to study the Demographics of
the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh.

My hypothesis is:
  "The current housing stock in Edinburgh is not sufficient to sustain the
anticipated population in the year 2030."

To make my dissertation as accurate as possible I would like to find out as
much information about methodology of similar research, population figures,
housing figures and any other relevant information that can be suggested.

If anybody has carried out a similar piece of work (not necessarily the same
city) or has suggestions to make please contact me at:

               abriggs_uk@...


Any help or advice that I receive will be mentioned in my acknowledgments.

Thank You for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.


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Message: 4
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 09:06:45 -0000
    From: "Sloan, Brian" <b.sloan@...>
Subject: U/G DISSERTATION QUERY



FAO. CNBR Member.

My name is Allan Briggs and I am in my final year at Napier University,
Edinburgh  studying Honours Estate Management. To
complete my course I am required to compile a dissertation on a subject area
of my choice. For my subject area I have chosen to study the Demographics of
the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh.

My hypothesis is:
  "The current housing stock in Edinburgh is not sufficient to sustain the
anticipated population in the year 2030."

To make my dissertation as accurate as possible I would like to find out as
much information about methodology of similar research, population figures,
housing figures and any other relevant information that can be suggested.

If anybody has carried out a similar piece of work (not necessarily the same
city) or has suggestions to make please contact me at:

               abriggs_uk@...


Any help or advice that I receive will be mentioned in my acknowledgments.

Thank You for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.


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Message: 5
    Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 10:06:43 -0000
    From: "Will Hughes" <W.P.Hughes@...>
Subject: Can supervisors supervise?

Dear all

Am I the only one who wonders why enquiries like this are not dealt with by
the supervisor of the enquirer?  There is a steady trickle of enquiries of
the "please help me get started with my dissertation" type.

Would it be better if the supervisor in each case directed the students to
resources about how to do a literature search?  Perhaps I am missing the
point here, but I thought that among the purposes of an undergraduate
dissertation were the acquisition of research skills and the opportunity to
get involved with one-to-one teaching.  Merely firing off an e-mail to this
list is no substitute for a proper literature search.

Oh, and just to be clear, no I have no idea where the enquirer might find
the information he wants.  My suggestion would be for him to do a literature
search.

Regards

Will

-----Original Message-----
From: Sloan, Brian [mailto:b.sloan@...]
Sent: 12 December 2001 09:07
To: 'cnbr-l@egroups.com'
Cc: 'Allan Briggs'; 'cnbr-l@onelist.com'
Subject: [cnbr-l] U/G DISSERTATION QUERY




FAO. CNBR Member.

My name is Allan Briggs and I am in my final year at Napier University,
Edinburgh  studying Honours Estate Management. To
complete my course I am required to compile a dissertation on a subject area
of my choice. For my subject area I have chosen to study the Demographics of
the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh.

My hypothesis is:
  "The current housing stock in Edinburgh is not sufficient to sustain the
anticipated population in the year 2030."

To make my dissertation as accurate as possible I would like to find out as
much information about methodology of similar research, population figures,
housing figures and any other relevant information that can be suggested.

If anybody has carried out a similar piece of work (not necessarily the same
city) or has suggestions to make please contact me at:

               abriggs_uk@...


Any help or advice that I receive will be mentioned in my acknowledgments.

Thank You for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Any problems or issues then email list administrator at
peter.edwards@...

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/





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There are 5 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

       1. financial modelling
            From: cenfn@...
       2. ASCE Author's, Editor's and Reviewer's Guides  - A special issue on
facilities management in ASCE Journal   of Performance of Constructed Facilities
            From: "Dr. Ben Ilozor" <bdilozor@...>
       3. 2002 Meeting of CIB Commission W102
            From: "Colin H. Davidson" <dav0528@...>
       4. FW: ARCOM-2002 Conference-Call for Papers
            From: David Greenwood <david.greenwood@...>
       5. new contact details for Stephen Allen
            From: "S Allen" <s.allen@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 22:23:39 -0000
    From: cenfn@...
Subject: financial modelling

I am conducting research into Financial modelling of Privately
Financed projects (with regards to the financial packaging of the
deals) and I am seeking fellow researchers/experts to exchange
ideas and perhaps start a forum.

Interested? contact me direct at cenfn@...

Francis Ndupuechi
School of Civil Engineering
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK
LS2 9JT



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Message: 2
    Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 09:41:03 +1100
    From: "Dr. Ben Ilozor" <bdilozor@...>
Subject: ASCE Author's, Editor's and Reviewer's Guides  - A special issue on
facilities management in ASCE Journal   of Performance of Constructed Facilities

Dear All

Apologies for multiple posting. ASCE Author's, Editor's and Reviewer's Guides
have been mailed to authors whose proposals have been accepted. Considering the
number of submissions so far, there may be a series of issues on this theme

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Message: 1
    Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:00:29 -0000
    From: David Greenwood <david.greenwood@...>
Subject: ARCOM-2002 Conference-Call for Papere


Dear fellow construction researchers
The ARCOM 2002 Conference
will take place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
Monday September 2nd and Wednesday September 4th.

Abstracts (not exceeding 300 words) should be submitted on a single side
of
A4 with a covering letter
before 14 January 2002

Please submit these to:

David Greenwood
School of the Built Environment
University of Northumbria
Ellison Place
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK.

Tel: +(0)191-2274691
Fax +(0)191-2273167
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Topics in this digest:

       1. Cellular Concrete
            From: rafaelarosemena1@...
       2. CISEMIC 2002 - Extended deadline for abstract Submission
            From: "Bingunath Ingirige" <m.j.b.ingirige@...>
       3. Change of contact details
            From: "Prof. Raymond Nkado" <quarnn@...>
       4. New ARCOM web site
            From: "Will Hughes" <W.P.Hughes@...>
       5. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
            From: brad@...


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Message: 1
    Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 14:31:05 -0000
    From: rafaelarosemena1@...
Subject: Cellular Concrete

Hello, my name is Rafael Arosemena and im doing a thesis proyect on
the use of cellular concrete. I am are very interested in the use of
this material for construction, i want to use it in structural
columns, beams, walls. Unfortunately cellular concrete is practically
unknown here in my country Peru.

I need information about the properties of cellular concrete,
especially about the ""behaviour of the foamed concrete in the long
term period of time, properties such as modulus of elasticity,
deformation, creep, shrinkage.""

I will appreciate any information you can provide me.

Thank you very much and im looking forward to hear from you
Sincerely
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Lima-Peru



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Message: 2
    Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 14:41:52 -0000
    From: "Bingunath Ingirige" <m.j.b.ingirige@...>
Subject: CISEMIC 2002 - Extended deadline for abstract Submission

Apologies, if you are receiving more than one copy of this email!!!!!

Dear All

The deadline to submit abstracts for the Interantional Conference on Information
Standardisation, Exchanges and Management in Construction (CISEMIC 2002) has
been extended till 31st of January 2002. The conference brochure is attached
herewith.

For more details please visit:

Http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/cisemic2002

Many Thanks

Bingunath
Coordinator

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Bingunath Ingirige
School of Construction and Property Management
The University of Salford
Bridgewater Building
Salford M7 9NU.
U.K.
Tel:  44 (0) 161-295-5136
Fax: 44 (0) 161-295-5011

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Message: 3
    Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 19:20:22 +0200
    From: "Prof. Raymond Nkado" <quarnn@...>
Subject: Change of contact details

Dear Colleagues

Due to assumption of deanship from 2002 at Wits University, Johannesburg, my
contact details will change with effect from 10 December 2001 to:

     Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
     University of the Witwatersrand
     Private Bag 3
     Wits 2050
     Tel:  +27-11-717 7012
     Fax: +27-11-717 7009
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Message: 4
    Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 21:43:58 -0000
    From: "Will Hughes" <W.P.Hughes@...>
Subject: New ARCOM web site

Dear all

I thought you might like to know that the web site for the Association of
Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) has been revamped and
re-launched.  The call for papers for our next conference is there, so
please take a look around:

www.arcom.ac.uk

Kind regards

Will Hughes
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Dept of Construction Management & Engineering
University of Reading, PO Box 219, Reading RG6 6AW, UK
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Message: 5
    Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 22:36:00 -0000
    From: brad@...
Subject: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION

2002 CONFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
HOLIDAY INN MART PLAZA
350 NORTH ORLEANS, CHICAGO, IL, USA
MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2002

Continuing the movement begun in Ascot in 1995 to promote the status
of professional construction management internationally, the 2002
meeting of the International Association for Professional Management
of Construction (IAPMC) will be May 30-June 1, 2002, in Chicago, IL,
USA. Representatives of national associations concerned with setting
educational requirements and/or accrediting educational programs,
representatives of national associations setting procedures leading
to professional recognition in the field of management of
construction, and world-wide representatives of the construction
profession are urged to attend this important and informative
meeting.  Conference sessions will be devoted to "big issue" topics
such as export of education services, distance learning, movement of
professionals across geographical lines, reciprocity of accreditation
and/or certification, and future activities of the Association.

All representatives of the profession, as well as prior participants
and other interested parties, are encouraged to attend the 2002
Conference to meet with their counterparts from around the world and
to provide input into meeting the goals of the Association.

Each participating country is invited to send up to two voting
delegates to the Conference, one representing an accrediting
association for college programs in construction education and one
representing professional Constructor recognition.  Delegates will
cast votes for their country on required decisions of the Conference
and will be the only persons allowed to make presentations during
delegate sessions.  Each country may also send as many observers as
they wish, as long as the appropriate Conference registration fee is
paid for each.  Observers will participate in break-out work
sessions, but will not be able to participate in the delegate
sessions.

Delegates from national associations intending to join the IAPMC will
be asked to come to Chicago with authorization to sign the documents
resulting from the Conference, subject to ratification by their
respective associations following the Conference.

If Conference attendees wish to schedule pre-or post-meeting
activities, such as visits to ACCE accredited construction education
programs, visits to construction professional associations, or
observations of some construction projects currently in progress,
assistance will be provided. Facilities will be available for
Conference participants to display printed materials from their
association.

The meeting location is the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 North
Orleans, Chicago, IL USA, phone: 312-836-5000, fax: 312-222-9508. The
conference rate is $144 US, single or double, and is available for
two days before and two days after the conference, subject to
availability.  Each person should make their own reservations, no
later than May 1, 2002 , and indicate that they are a part of the
International Association for Professional Management of Construction
group.

We have received inquiries from individuals wishing to present papers
regarding the status of construction management professionals in
their country.  There will not be time in the Conference agenda for
oral presentations of these papers.  However, such papers can
contribute significantly to a better understanding of construction
and the construction professional in each country represented at the
Conference.  Because of this, participants are encouraged to
contribute papers for distribution to all who attend.

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2002 CONFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
  HOLIDAY INN MART PLAZA
350 NORTH ORLEANS, CHICAGO, IL, USA
  MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2002

Continuing the movement begun in Ascot in 1995 to promote the status
of professional construction management internationally, the 2002
meeting of the International Association for Professional Management
of Construction (IAPMC) will be May 30-June 1, 2002, in Chicago, IL,
USA. Representatives of national associations concerned with setting
educational requirements and/or accrediting educational programs,
representatives of national associations setting procedures leading
to professional recognition in the field of management of
construction, and world-wide representatives of the construction
profession are urged to attend this important and informative
meeting.  Conference sessions will be devoted to "big issue" topics
such as export of education services, distance learning, movement of
professionals across geographical lines, reciprocity of accreditation
and/or certification, and future activities of the Association.

All representatives of the profession, as well as prior participants
and other interested parties, are encouraged to attend the 2002
Conference to meet with their counterparts from around the world and
to provide input into meeting the goals of the Association.

Each participating country is invited to send up to two voting
delegates to the Conference, one representing an accrediting
association for college programs in construction education and one
representing professional Constructor recognition.  Delegates will
cast votes for their country on required decisions of the Conference
and will be the only persons allowed to make presentations during
delegate sessions.  Each country may also send as many observers as
they wish, as long as the appropriate Conference registration fee is
paid for each.  Observers will participate in break-out work
sessions, but will not be able to participate in the delegate
sessions.

Delegates from national associations intending to join the IAPMC will
be asked to come to Chicago with authorization to sign the documents
resulting from the Conference, subject to ratification by their
respective associations following the Conference.

If Conference attendees wish to schedule pre-or post-meeting
activities, such as visits to ACCE accredited construction education
programs, visits to construction professional associations, or
observations of some construction projects currently in progress,
assistance will be provided. Facilities will be available for
Conference participants to display printed materials from their
association.

The meeting location is the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 North
Orleans, Chicago, IL USA, phone: 312-836-5000, fax: 312-222-9508. The
conference rate is $144 US, single or double, and is available for
two days before and two days after the conference, subject to
availability.  Each person should make their own reservations, no
later than May 1, 2002 , and indicate that they are a part of the
International Association for Professional Management of Construction
group.

We have received inquiries from individuals wishing to present papers
regarding the status of construction management professionals in
their country.  There will not be time in the Conference agenda for
oral presentations of these papers.  However, such papers can
contribute significantly to a better understanding of construction
and the construction professional in each country represented at the
Conference.  Because of this, participants are encouraged to
contribute papers for distribution to all who attend.

http://www.acce-hq.org/announce/iapmc.htm

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       2. IGLC-10 First Anouncement
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Message: 1
    Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 19:54:54 -0000
    From: jitroc@...
Subject: Degree program in Singapore University

i need information regarding degree program provided in singapore
university, construction management or project management.



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Message: 2
    Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 18:22:42 -0200
    From: Carlos Formoso <FOrmoso@...>
Subject: IGLC-10 First Anouncement

IGLC-10 - Tenth Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean
Construction
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6th - 8th August 2002, Gramado - RS, Brazil
Conference web site: http://www.cpgec.ufrgs.br/norie/iglc10/

INTRODUCTION
The International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) makes up an
international network of professionals and researchers in Architecture,
Engineering, and Construction (AEC) who feel that the practice, education,
and research of AEC have to be radically renewed in order to respond to the
challenges ahead. We call this vision Lean Construction.
Our goal is to better meet customer demands and dramatically improve the
performance of the AEC product development and production management
process. The Group is developing new principles and methods, specifically
tailored to the AEC industry but akin to notions of "lean production" which
have proved so successful in manufacturing.
IGLC organises an annual conference to provide a discussion forum for its
members and outsiders interested in lean construction. The aim of the IGLC
10th Annual Conference is to bring together practitioners, educators, and
researchers to discuss industry practices and new developments of theory and
applications of lean production in the AEC Sector.

CONFERENCE THEMES
Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Production Management Theory
- Process and Project Modelling
- Value Stream Mapping
- Performance Assessment and Improvement
- Product Development and Design Management
- Improving Customer Value
- Lean Assembly and Site Installation
- Production Planning and Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Methods and Tools for Teaching Lean Construction
- Case Studies and Applications

DEADLINES
- Deadline for abstracts: 4th February 2002
- Complete papers due: 8th April 2002
- Reviews back to authors: 13th May 2002
- Final Papers Due: 3rd June  2002
- Notification of acceptance: 17th June 2002
Abstracts should have about 200 words.
Papers should be at most 12 pages long, including figures and references.
Specific formatting instructions will be soon presented here. A Board of
Referees will assist in reviewing papers and selecting those for
presentation.
All submissions should be sent electronically to IGLC10@....

INQUIRIES
Please address all inquiries regarding conference administration to the
Conference Secretariat:
     Ms. Rosana Dal Molin
     NORIE/UFRGS
     Av. Osvaldo Aranha 99, 3o andar
     Porto Alegre - RS   CEP 90035-190  BRAZIL
     Tel. +55 51 33163959   Fax +55 51 33164054
     Email: IGLC10@...

CONFERENCE ORGANISATION
The conference is being organised by faculty and staff of the Building
Innovation Research Unit (NORIE) from the Federal University of Rio Grande
do Sul (UFRGS), located in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS),
Brazil.

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Carlos T. Formoso, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre -
RS (Conference Chair)
Aguinaldo dos Santos, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba - RS
Andréa P. Kern, University of Vale dos Sinos, São Leopoldo - RS
Eduardo L. Isatto, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre -
RS
Ercília H. Hirota, State University of Londrina, Londrina - PR
Flávio A. Picchi, Lean Enterprise Institute Brazil, São Paulo - SP, and
University of Campinas, Campinas - SP

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Antonio Sergio Itri Conte, Logical Systems, Sao Paulo, Brazil
David Chua, National University of Singapore
David Seymour, University of Birmingham, U.K.
Glenn Ballard, Lean Construction Institute, Oakland, CA and University of
California, Berkeley, CA, USA
Greg A. Howell, Lean Construction Institute, Ketchum, ID, USA
Iris D. Tommelein, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
James Barlow, University of Sussex, UK
Lauri Koskela, VTT Building Technology, Concurrent Engineering, Finland
Luis F. Alarcon, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

VENUE
The 10th IGLC Conference will be held at the FAURGS Training and Conference
Centre, in Gramado, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Gramado is a 25
thousand inhabitant town on the hills (altitude 900 m) of the State of Rio
Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil. This town is well known for its
beautiful countryside. It is located 115 Km from Porto Alegre, the state
capital, and it is also very close to the Aparados da Serra National Park.






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Topics in this digest:

       1. International Journal for Construction Marketing
            From: Suzanne Wilkinson <s.wilkinson@...>
       2. PROCUREMENT SELECTION CRITERIA - QUESIONNAIRE
            From: Duc Thanh Luu <lduc_thanh@...>
       3. Long message: DEREGULATION OF THE MARKET FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
            From: Martin Skitmore <rm.skitmore@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 12:51:41 +1300
    From: Suzanne Wilkinson <s.wilkinson@...>
Subject: International Journal for Construction Marketing

Hello
The latest edition of the International Journal for Construction
Marketing can be found at the following web site.
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/other/conmark/IJCM/
This is an exciting edition with five top quality papers from around the
world.
Those of you interested in submitting papers for future editions, visit
the site for instructions.

Regards
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Message: 2
    Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 11:42:30 +1100 (EST)
    From: Duc Thanh Luu <lduc_thanh@...>
Subject: PROCUREMENT SELECTION CRITERIA - QUESIONNAIRE

Dear members,

I am writing to kindly ask you to response to the
attached survey questionnaire on FACTORS THAT
INFLUENCE PROCUREMENT SELECTION CRITERIA.

My name is Luu Duc Thanh.  I am a PhD candidate in
Construction Management, University of Newcastle.  I
am carrying out a research on improving the
reliability and efficiency of decisions regarding
building procurement system selection through the
development of a decision support system (DSS).   This
DSS is powered by two techniques: Case-Based Reasoning
and Fuzzy Logics which significantly facilitate human
beings’ decision making process in uncertain and fuzzy
environments, through their previous experience.

As part of this research, a survey is to be conducted
to identify root factors that directly and/or
indirectly influence procurement selection criteria
that are normally used to select an appropriate
procurement system among many available ones.  You are
kindly asked to complete the survey questionnaire
attached with this letter.  This survey contains 11
simple, straightforward questions, which should
altogether take you NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES to finish.

Again, I’d like to express my strong appreciation to
your kind assistance.

Luu Duc Thanh




http://shopping.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Shopping
- Get organised for Christmas early this year!

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Message: 3
    Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:15:21 +1000
    From: Martin Skitmore <rm.skitmore@...>
Subject: Long message: DEREGULATION OF THE MARKET FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES



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Topics in this digest:

       1. Construction Output in Europe
            From: Joe Wright <J.Wright@...>
       2. Construction Plant
            From: "Martin Morris" <g0tpt@...>
       3. Construction management
            From: "Mohd Isa Che Dir" <mis@...>
       4. Research Scholarships leading to Masters and PhD
            From: Low Sui Pheng <sdelowsp@...>
       5. Expert Systems for Building Defects
            From: Stephen Pullen <stephen.pullen@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 11:21:38 +0000
    From: Joe Wright <J.Wright@...>
Subject: Construction Output in Europe

Dear Colleagues:

I am interested in finding the total construction volume for countries
in Europe (not just EU) for 2000, prefereably subdivided into housing,
non-housing building, civil engineering and repaire.maintenance.  Any of
you have suggestions on where I might find this?

Thanks

Joe Wright
School of Science and the Environment
Coventry University



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Message: 2
    Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:39:14 +0000
    From: "Martin Morris" <g0tpt@...>
Subject: Construction Plant

Dear all,

I am undertaking some research into Off-Highway Construction Plant in
Europe.  I would be very grateful for any advice or suggestions, in
particular I am interested in market trends and equipment selection.

Thank you in anticipation,

Regards,

Martin Morris.

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Message: 3
    Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:11:35 +0800
    From: "Mohd Isa Che Dir" <mis@...>
Subject: Construction management

Dear all,

I'm doing research in Construction Management Practices with reference
to power station projects (hydro, coal,  fuel or combine cycle)in
Malaysia.  I'd appreciate it if you've got any advice,  articles atc.
for my reference. Regards.

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year:

.....mis



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Message: 4
    Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 12:22:10 +0800
    From: Low Sui Pheng <sdelowsp@...>
Subject: Research Scholarships leading to Masters and PhD

Dear CNBR Colleagues and Friends,

I am pleased to inform that the School of Design and Environment at the
National University of Singapore (NUS) is offering Research Scholarships for
outstanding candidates leading to Masters and PhD degrees. The Research
Scholarships cover living expenses as well as tuition fees. I would be
grateful if you could please bring this to the attention of your colleagues
and students who wish to undertake research in Architecture, Building or
Real Estate leading to a higher degree.

There are three Departments in the NUS School of Design and Environment.
Their respective areas of research interests are described briefly below:

Department of Architecture
(www.arch.nus.edu.sg <http://www.arch.nus.edu.sg> )
* Design - Computing, Technology and Management
* History, Theory and Criticism
* Urban Design

Department of Building
(www.bdg.nus.edu.sg <http://www.bdg.nus.edu.sg> )
* Construction Management and Economics
* Total Building Performance

Department of Real Estate
(www.rst.nus.edu.sg <http://www.rst.nus.edu.sg> )
* Real Estate Finance, Investment and Valuation
* Urban Planning and Management

More information about the School as well as Admissions
requirements/Research Scholarships can be found in the following websites:

School of Design and Environment (SDE)
(www.sde.nus.edu.sg <http://www.sde.nus.edu.sg> )

SDE Division of Research and Graduate Studies
(www.sde.nus.edu.sg/DRGS/ <http://www.sde.nus.edu.sg/DRGS/> )

Admissions/Research Scholarships
(www.nus.edu.sg/nushome/admissions_index.html
<http://www.nus.edu.sg/nushome/admissions_index.html> )

If you have any enquiries or need any other information, please do not
hesitate to contact my colleague Ms Carrine Seah (Administrative Officer -
Research) at sdesle@... <mailto:sdesle@...>

Low Sui Pheng
Associate Professor
Vice-Dean (Research)
School of Design and Environment
National University of Singapore
4 Architecture Drive
Singapore 117 566

Tel: +65 874 5081
Fax: +65 777 3953
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Message: 5
    Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:19:56 +1030
    From: Stephen Pullen <stephen.pullen@...>
Subject: Expert Systems for Building Defects

Hello All,
Can anybody recommend to me currently available expert systems for the
diagnosis of building defects and repair?  I am aware of REPCON but this system
ceased development some time ago.
Your help would be appreciated.  Thank you.
Regards
Steve Pullen
School of Geoinformatics, Planning & Building
University of South Australia
City East Campus
North Terrace
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia
Ph:       08 8302 2753 (Int. code+ 62 8 8302 2753 from outside Australia)
Fax:      08 8302 2252 (Int. code+ 62 8 8302 2252 form outside Australia)


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       1. NEW TEXTBOOKS FROM BLACKWELL PUBLISHING!
            From: "Righi Sabrina" <sabrina.righi@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:50:11 -0000
    From: "Righi Sabrina" <sabrina.righi@...>
Subject: NEW TEXTBOOKS FROM BLACKWELL PUBLISHING!

Colleagues

Blackwell Publishing has the pleasure to announce the arrival of 2 new
texbooks.

* "Construction Management in Practice" by Richard Fellows et al on
Second Edition. This book is suitable for undergraduates taking
construction
management degree courses. To find out a little bit more about the book,
double click the following shortcut:
http://www.blackwell-science.com/~cgilib/bookpage.bin?File=10014669

* "Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor" by Allan
Ashworth and Keith Hogg on Eleventh Edition. This textbook would be
suitable
to final year undergraduates in quantity surveying. Again click below
for
more information:
http://www.blackwell-science.com/~cgilib/bookpage.bin?File=5852

If you teach either of the subjects above do not hesitate to contact me
to
arrange for an inspection copy to reach you. Please remember to include
details of your course such as level, name, number of students so I can
assess the suitability to the course.

Thanks for your attention.

Regards,

Sabrina

Marketing Executive - Professional
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
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This newsletter from e-Builder includes up-to-the minute
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In This Issue:

1. Collaborative Trends: Bartender . . . What's the ROI?

2. Best Practices: 'Astonishing' Capabilities

3. New & Notable

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1. Collaborative Trends:

    Bartender . . . What's the ROI here?
    By Ronnie Antevy, President & COO of e-Builder, Inc.

    ROI is the latest buzzword, but what should you look
    for as you assess ROI?  Here are a few points to
    assist you as you review ROI for your next purchase.

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    The 'Astonishing' Capabilities of Our Application
    By Barbara Medlin, Implementation Manager

    Full use of an extranet requires effective
    integration of work defined work processes with
    procedures relating to extranet use.  Learn how to
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    the way to market stability.

    Full Article: http://www.e-builder.net/newsroom.html

    October 1, 2001 - Cadence Web - The Times They Are
    A-Changing - Read about changes that have evolved
    in the construction collaboration arena.

    Full Article: http://www.e-builder.net/newsroom.html

    October 8, 2001 - extranet Newsletter - FACE-TO-FACE...
    WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? - Antevy is founder and CEO of
    e-Builder, one of the first and most successful (read
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Topics in this digest:

       1. FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
            From: "Dr. Young Hoon Kwak" <kwak@...>
       2. Invitation for information
            From: "Gary Holt" <Gary@...>
       3. Russian Construction Industry
            From: bdmcj@...


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Message: 1
    Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:59:28 -0500
    From: "Dr. Young Hoon Kwak" <kwak@...>
Subject: FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

FACULTY POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS - THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Several tenure accruing and non-tenure accruing faculty positions in the
Department of Management Science, School of Business and Public
Management, The George Washington University.  Successful candidates
should show outstanding potential for excellence in research and
teaching.  Doctoral degree is required for all positions (ABD with
proposal defended will be considered).  Please specify in your cover
letter the positions for which you are applying.

Information Systems
Teach and curriculum development in undergraduate program.  Courses
cover Visual Basic, Structured design with CASE, Database Management,
Business Networks, and Management of Information Systems Technology.

Information Systems Technology
Teach and research in Information Systems Development, Database
Management, Enterprise Networks, Web Technologies, Hypermedia
Information Systems, Higher Level Languages, and Neural Networks.

Project Management
Teach and research in areas of Estimating, Scheduling, and Risk
Management.  Research interests in such areas as Requirement Management,
Integration, Risk Analysis, Configuration Management, Scheduling,
Estimating, Management Systems, and Project Office.  Industrial exposure
and familiarity with distance mode of course delivery is highly
desirable.

Management Decision Making
Teach and research in areas of decision sciences, production and
operations management and statistics with emphasis of information
technology.  Ability to integrate technology in teaching and research.
Knowledge of decision technologies, data mining, and enterprise system
is preferred.

Logistics and Operation Management
Teach and research in the areas of Production and Operations, Supply
Chain Management, Logistics, and Manufacturing Control Systems.

Review of applications will begin on Monday, January 14, 2002 and will
continue until positions are filled.  Candidates must be able to accept
appointment by September 1, 2002.  Send resume and cover letter to:

Search Committee (Attn: Sergio D’Onofrio)
The George Washington University
Department of Management Science
2115 G Street, NW, Suite 403
Washington, DC 20052

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Message: 2
    Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 20:56:03 -0000
    From: "Gary Holt" <Gary@...>
Subject: Invitation for information



Greetings CNBR members

Message from Gary Holt

It is now some months since my taking time-out from academia to help my
eldest son establish a business venture. Having achieved that goal, I am
presently considering a return to academic life (or other academic/
research-oriented position).  Therefore, if you know of any openings that
may be of interest to me in this respect, or would like to 'discuss' such
intention further, please do feel free to email me at home on:
Gary@....

I have no 'firm' intentions or ideas at present, so would give consideration
to any opportunity that affords the prospect of my adequately contributing
to the profession; be that through working from home (e.g. distance
teaching/ supervision), advising in a consultant or similar capacity, or the
taking-up of a permanent position. I would also give equal consideration to
an overseas (i.e. non-UK) post.

All responses will be treated in strict confidence.

Thank you in advance of your help.

Kindest regards

Gary

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Message: 3
    Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 21:49:20 -0000
    From: bdmcj@...
Subject: Russian Construction Industry

Would anyone have any information on Building Standards and/or
Building Cost Price Information in Russia?

Regards
Marcus

Marcus C. Jefferies
Department of Building
Faculty of Architecture, Building and Design
University of Newcastle
Callaghan
NSW 2308
AUSTRALIA

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       1. David Jaggar's address?
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       2. New Cd on accessibility issues by Blackwell Publishing!
            From: "Righi Sabrina" <sabrina.righi@...>
       3. 5th International Conference on Space Structures
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Message: 1
    Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:41:18 +1000
    From: Martin Skitmore <rm.skitmore@...>
Subject: David Jaggar's address?

We're trying to track down David Jaggar.  Anyone have his address?
Martin.



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    Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:18:27 -0000
    From: "Righi Sabrina" <sabrina.righi@...>
Subject: New Cd on accessibility issues by Blackwell Publishing!

Dear colleagues

Blackwell Publishing is delighted to announce the publication of a NEW
interactive cd that will help you auditing your building for
accessibility
and help you meet the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act.

The cd is called "Inclusive Buildings: Designing and Managing an
Accessible
Environment" by Keith Bright and Roberto Di Giulio. For more information
about ordering the cd and also about the content feel free to visit its
website:
http://www.blackwell-science.com/~cgilib/bookpage.bin?File=10013951

Thanks for your time

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    Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:37:37 +0000
    From: "Jianfei Chen" <jianfei.chen@...>
Subject: 5th International Conference on Space Structures

Dear Colleague,

Apologies for any cross-posting.
The Fifth International on Space Structures
19-21 August 2002, University of Surrey, UK
and
IASS Colloquium on Spatial Wood Structures
22-23 August 2002, University of Surrey, UK

Please see the enclosed message from the organisers of the 5th
International Conference on Space Structures. Please also note that the
deadline for submitting abstracts to the IASS Colloquium on Spatial Wood
Structures has also been extended to 31 December 2001.

With best regards

Jianfei Chen
Nottingham University

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Dear Colleague,

We are delighted to let you know that the preparations for the
forthcoming
5th International Conference on Space Structures at the University of
Surrey next August are proceeding well and all the indications are that
the Conference will provide a great occasion for all the space structure
enthusiasts throughout the world.

We have received more than 150 abstracts so far and many more are
expected to be received soon. If you have not sent your abstract yet
please send it as soon as possible to (Dr Peter Disney
<P.Disney@...>).  Please note the deadline for abstracts has
been extended to 31st December 2001.  Attached for your perusal is a
copy of our latest Call for Abstracts leaflet.

We look forward to seeing you next August.

Regards

The Fifth International Conference on Space Structures - Organising
team.

Dr G A R Parke
Professor H Nooshin
Dr P Disney


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    Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:06:07 +1100
    From: Paul Marsden <p.marsden@...>
Subject: Job Vacancies at UNSW, Australia

Dear Colleagues,

I wish to draw to your attention that the University of NSW, Sydney,
Australia is presently advertising for:

* Two full-time appointments, Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Building
Construction Management and Property, and
* One part-time appointment, Lecturer in Legal Aspects of Construction
Management and Property.

Full details can be obtained from the web at
http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/employment.htm

Kindest regards

Paul Marsden

Head of Program
Building Construction Management
Faculty of the Built Environment
University of NSW
Sydney
NSW  2052
AUSTRALIA

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    Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:32:34 +1100
    From: "Peter Edwards" <peter.edwards@...>
Subject: Research post in Australia

Professor Derek Walker has asked me to forward the attached. Please send
any reply direct to him: derek.walker@...


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Following the tragic attack on the World Trade Buildings in New York,
CIB has created a platform for the exchange of news and information
for the various concerned parties relating to the overall design,
construction, protection, management, maintenance, and insurance of
Tall Buildings. This Tall Building Forum is a global effort and
expects that interested parties may include but are not limited to
insurance and re-insurance companies, financial or defense
ministries, the construction industry, major facility management
organisations, Architects, Engineers, interested associations and
universities, research community, and building code agencies.

Check out the information on the CIB Website by going to
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       1. CISEMIC 2002 - International Conference on Information
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Message: 1
    Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 16:06:03 -0000
    From: "Bingunath Ingirige" <m.j.b.ingirige@...>
Subject: CISEMIC 2002 - International Conference on Information
Standardisaton

Sorry! if you are receiving more than one copy of this email
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Dear All

This is a reminder about the deadline for abstract submission - 30th
November 2001.

Visit the following website to register online

Http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/cisemic2002

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    Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 19:02:24 -0000
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Subject: Intelligent manufacturing systems in construction

Dear Colleague

I am writing to advise you of an important event taking place later this
month. The European Commission, ECCREDI TRA and Sweden's Building
Innovation
Centre (BIC) are hosting an IMS Seminar and Workshop on "Intelligent
Manufacturing Systems in Construction" in central Stockholm on Tuesday,
20
November 2001.

The event will be used to define new projects and networks in readiness
for
the next available round of EC funding. In particular, the afternoon
will be
given over to parallel sessions in which the outlines of new projects
and
networks will be discussed and developed. One of those projects will be
IF7-II, which is already being promoted by Japanese interests, covering
'Intelligent Parts-Oriented Construction'. One of the networks will be
HousingFocus, which as a thematic network or more correctly a Network of
Excellence, will coordinate innovations in housing on an inter-regional
basis.

Details of the event, including hotel accommodation, and an on-line
registration form can be found at the ECCREDI TRA web site:
http://www.tra-efct.com/workshop.

Please let the ECCREDI secretariat - not me - know as possible if you
wish
to attend. I appreciate that only those of you within Europe are likely
to
be able to attend, so my apologies to those of you from outside Europe.

Best regards

Brian

PS This email has not be cross-posted, so you should get just the one.
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       2. BRI - downloadable papers
            From: Richard Lorch <r.lorch@...>
       3. Int. PG Research Conference and FM Symposium
            From: "Simon Os." <s.j.osbaldiston@...>
       4. Re: Data Wareousing in Construction
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Message: 1
    Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:06:23 -0800 (PST)
    From: Sonu Chabra <sonuchabra69@...>
Subject: Dataware Housing in Construction

Dear Sir/Madam

My Name is Sonu Ch. and I am a Masters Student in the
Construction Management Program in IIT, India. I am
planning to do my masters thesis on the topic
"Dataware Housing in Construction". I don't have much
resources available in India to find recent literature
on the following topics:

1. Concept of Dataware housing in construction.
2. Database applications in construction projects.
3. Coding structure (for different activities/tasks)
used for such databses.


I would be very greatful if someone could inform me
about

1. Good journals which could have articles on this
topic.
2. Any resources avilable on the Internet (Papers in
PDF format).
3. Any recent journal or conference papers.

Any direct/indirect information will be highly
appreciated.

Kind Regards
Sonu Ch.
IIT
India

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Message: 2
    Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:45:23 +0100
    From: Richard Lorch <r.lorch@...>
Subject: BRI - downloadable papers

Colleagues,

It is possible to view and download files from the latest issue of
leading
journal "Building Research & Information" (November - December 2001,
Volume
29 Number 6) -- as a special trial offer from the publisher.  Please
visit
the journal's websites to sample the journal which will allow public
domain
access only for
Vol 29 NUMBER 6:
http://figaro.catchword.com/cl=5/vl=38520585/nw=1/rpsv/catchword/routledg/096132
18/contp1.htm
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/routledge/09613218.html

CONTENTS Volume 29 Number 6
Editorial
Tall buildings, high density and terrorism
Richard Lorch

RESEARCH PAPERS:
Predicting construction plant maintenance expenditure
David J. Edwards; Gary D. Holt

On using available environmental data in service life estimations
Kjell Westberg; Johan Noren; Hulya Kus

Impacts of climate change performance in New on building Zealand
Michael Camilleri; Roman Jaques; Nigel Isaacs

INFORMATION PAPERS:
Project alliance contract in The Netherlands
F.J.M. Scheublin

FORUM PAPERS - COMMENTARIES ON POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION / PROBE:
Feedback, feedforward and control: post-occupancy evaluation to the
rescue
Wolfgang F.E. Preiser

Closing the loop between design and use: post-occupancy evaluation
J. Whyte; D.M. Gann

Who is post-occupancy evaluation for?
Phil Roberts

Sustainable development and post-occupancy evaluation
David Fisk

Post-occupancy evaluation and Probe: a New Zealand perspective
George Baird

Does the building industry suffer from collective amnesia?
Thomas A. Markus

Forthcoming events

Annual Index



Building Research & Information
Nov/Dec 2001 vol 29/6
IN THIS ISSUE

The financial management of construction equipment and plant is an
important component for a productivity and profitability. Increased
understanding and application of the knowledge of the magnitude of
maintenance costs and when plant might breakdown will directly benefit
contractors as well as clients.  Edwards and Holt investigated, modelled
and validated the prediction of maintenance events and their costs for
heavy construction equipment.  Research providing a simple, practical
mathematical tool for improved 'budgetary control' for planning future
costs and maintenance resource requirements will assist with the
financial
management of plant and equipment.

The questions of performance over time and durability are increasingly
important for the construction supply chain.  Understanding the impacts
of
local environmental factors on the service life performance of building
components are essential for improved models of performance prediction,
but
typically data is derived from macro and meso models of climate or
pollution.  Westberg, Norén and Kus consider how meteorological and
other
data on degradation agents need to be adapted to the micro level of the
building's specific local environment. The successful incorporation of
local environmental conditions into durability models will provide
improved
service life estimations and specifications.

What might climate change mean for the existing building stock?
Camilleri,
Jacques and Isaacs investigate how the climate change scenarios in New
Zealand might impact upon NZ building stock and building performance
over
the medium term  (70 years). Adaptation strategies are assessed for
their
feasibility to cope with different levels of risk. However, the wider
implications of this study go beyond New Zealand.  In most countries,
building stock has a long life and slow turnover, so building policy and
strategy require a long lead-in time.  Consequently, given slow and
lengthy
adaptation process entailing change (to building codes, standards,
design,
planning, funding, insurance, legislation and education), it is
necessary
and cost-effective to begin the risk management and adaptation process
now.

Improving construction project efficiency has become a goal in many
countries. Reducing construction time and costs is investigated through
a
new, alternative contractual agreement and partnering process, called
the
project alliance.  Scheublin reports on positive results from a pilot
project, using a format adapted from other industries, which depends
upon
transparency of information, early contractor involvement, the spread of
risk and reward amongst all the participating parties.  Preliminary
results
present a positive, profitable and efficient way of working which
deserves
further trialling.

The reaction to the BRI special issue on Post-occupancy Evaluation has
been
overwhelming and positive. Further interest and discussion (based on the
original papers in the special issue) has been generated from a number
of
perspectives.  Six papers are published in this issue's Forum section
(with
more to follow in 2002) which consider the impact of the special issue,
the
implications and the future for POE and, in particular, Probe. In a
forthcoming BRI issue, the Probe authors will respond to this feedback.

In the first commentary paper Preiser, who has written and consulted in
post-occupancy, suggests that the time is right for the widespread
adoption
of POE.  Important parallels are drawn between buildings (as a service
culture) and modern business culture.  The customer has become king in
the
new consumer culture and the new business model is one that adds value
and
is less hierarchical.   POE has an important role to play in
understanding
and providing what the consumer wants.  Significantly, POE is moving
into
the mainstream agenda because the US architectural registration board
will
make POE a mandatory subject for architectural qualification.  Whyte and
Gann argue that the POE work now needs to be supported by longitudinal
assessments of buildings as well as a more widespread, international
approach to validate, disseminate and implement the ideas associated
with
POE and Probe. From the perspective of a construction industry client,
Roberts suggests that most building clients do not have the time or
resources to engage with the construction industry supply chain.  The
construction industry should not depend upon clients to drive change,
but
must embrace this responsibility itself.  Government Chief Scientist
Fisk
draws the important links between sustainable development and POE,
highlighting how energy management, useable life and technical
innovation
link with sustainability.  Fisk sees the potential for POE to engage as
a
tool for the management of facilities management and targeting useful
information back to clients.  Baird, an experienced POE academic and
consultant, provides a New Zealand perspective on the utility of Probe,
the
benefits that have accrued and reinforces the findings of the Probe
team.
Markus, the grandfather of POE in the UK, brings a historical
perspective
to POE by situating the pioneering work of the Building Performance
Research Unit in the 1960s and 1970s.  In addition, Markus argues POE
must
be expanded to have a wider remit than the Probe project and that the
process of building evaluation needs to link what was intended (in the
brief) with what exists.

Your comments and feedback are always welcome and appreciated.

Regards
Richard Lorch, Editor
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Message: 3
    Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 16:36:59 -0000
    From: "Simon Os." <s.j.osbaldiston@...>
Subject: Int. PG Research Conference and FM Symposium

Dear Colleagues,

FINAL REMINDER

The School of Construction and Property Management, University of
Salford,
UK is hosting the 2002 International Postgraduate Research Conference in
the
Built Environment in conjunction with the EuroFM International Research
Symposium in Facilities Management in April 2002.

We have so far received more than 70 abstracts for the event and
although
the previously advertised deadline has passed, we are happy to accept
further abstracts up until 20th NOVEMBER 2001.

The conference is open all postgraduate researchers working in the built
environment and associated fields.

The FM symposium is not restricted to postgraduate research and is open
to
ALL researchers in the field of Facilities Management.

For further information, please visit the websites:

PG Conference: http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/bf2002/
FM Symposium: http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/fm2002/

Regards,

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Message: 4
    Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 09:17:59 -0800 (PST)
    From: Sonu Chabra <sonuchabra69@...>
Subject: Re: Data Wareousing in Construction

Dear Sir/Madam

I am sorry for the mistake. I am looking for
literature on "Data Warehousing  and Database
Managementin Construction"

Thank you very much.


> > Dear Sir/Madam
> >
> > My Name is Sonu Ch. and I am a Masters Student in
> > the
> > Construction Management Program in IIT, India. I
> am
> > planning to do my masters thesis on the topic
> > "Dataware Housing in Construction". I don't have
> > much
> > resources available in India to find recent
> > literature
> > on the following topics:
> >
> > 1. Concept of Dataware housing in construction.
> > 2. Database applications in construction projects.
> > 3. Coding structure (for different
> activities/tasks)
> > used for such databses.
> >
> >
> > I would be very greatful if someone could inform
> me
> > about
> >
> > 1. Good journals which could have articles on this
> > topic.
> > 2. Any resources avilable on the Internet (Papers
> in
> > PDF format).
> > 3. Any recent journal or conference papers.
> >
> > Any direct/indirect information will be highly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Kind Regards
> > Sonu Ch.
> > IIT
> > India
> >
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Message: 1
    Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 12:08:42 +0000
    From: Dave Langford <d.langford@...>
Subject: Change Management in Construction - Research Assistant


Please find attached advert for a Research Assistant.  Any applications
are
welcome.

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            From: Dave Langford <d.langford@...>
       2. FACULTY POSITIONS AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY
            From: Martin Fischer <fischer@...>
       3. Re: Fw: NEW TECHNOLOGY OF SITE SAFETY
            From: "Peter Edwards" <peter.edwards@...>
       4. 4D modelling Workshop
            From: "Bingunath Ingirige" <m.j.b.ingirige@...>
       5.
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Message: 1
    Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:41:21 +0100
    From: Dave Langford <d.langford@...>
Subject:


Russell Kenley could you please let me have a note of your e-mail
address
as I am unable to trace it.

To anyone who is not called Russell Kenley sorry for any inconveniance
caused.


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Message: 2
    Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 08:11:10 -0700
    From: Martin Fischer <fischer@...>
Subject: FACULTY POSITIONS AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY

FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - STANFORD UNIVERSITY

STANFORD UNIVERSITY's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the junior
(Assistant or untenured Associate Professor) level.  We seek applicants
with interests in one or more of the following areas related to civil
engineering design and construction: structural and geotechnical
engineering, design-construction integration, performance-based
engineering, hazard assessment and risk management, and construction
engineering and management.  Of particular interest are applicants who
wish
to pursue research at the frontiers of design and construction, such as
sensing technologies, advanced materials, structural health monitoring
and
control, life-cycle optimization of building systems, model-based
simulation, construction process modeling, and innovative visualization
of
products and processes.  The overall innovation and promise of the
candidate's work are of higher priority than the specific research
area.  Further details about this opportunity and the Department of
Civil
and Environmental Engineering can be found at
http://www-ce.stanford.edu.  Applications, including a résumé, academic
transcripts, a brief description of teaching and research interests, and
a
list of five references, should be sent to one of the search committee
co-chairs:

Professor Gregory Deierlein (Structural Engineering and Geomechanics) or
Professor Martin Fischer (Design/Construction Integration)

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
380 Panama Mall
Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-4020.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled but are
strongly encouraged to be submitted by November 15, 2001.  Stanford
University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes nominations of
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Message: 3
    Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 09:50:54 +1100
    From: "Peter Edwards" <peter.edwards@...>
Subject: Re: Fw: NEW TECHNOLOGY OF SITE SAFETY

I think the enquirer needs the help of his/her supervisor! Presumably
the student chose the dissertation topic, and should therefore have some
idea of what is meant by "new technology". This enquiry needs to be much
more specific before we can help.

Peter Edwards





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Department of Building and Construction Economics
RMIT University
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>>> "Theo C Haupt" <theoc@...> 10/18/01 09:36pm >>>

Dear Colleagues

Can anyone help him?

Regards

Theo C. Haupt, Ph.D., M.Phil., MSAIB, MASI
390 Maguire Village #6
GAINESVILLE
FL 32603-2023
Voice: (352) 846 5453 (h)
        (352) 278 2784 (cell)
alternative email addresses: theoc1803@...
                                             hauptt@...
(effective January 2002)

From: Foo, Siaw L.
To: rcoble@...
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 7:58 PM
Subject: NEW TECHNOLOGY OF SITE SAFETY


Dear Sir,

  i m a undergraduate student, from United Kingdom, i had visit your
website, and find that you are expert in construction safety, and i hope
that u can give me some of the information of the Site Safety, because
currently i am prepraring for my Dissertation which title:'' The Use of
New Technology in Construction Safety, Security and Loss prevention.''

Do u have any idea, about the the New Technology? or any Website which
can help me on doing this dessertation.

my Email account is e0071272@...

i m very grateful, if u can give me a hand.

Thanks


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Message: 4
    Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 10:06:58 +0100
    From: "Bingunath Ingirige" <m.j.b.ingirige@...>
Subject: 4D modelling Workshop

Dear All

On behalf of the SIENE network I would like to thank all those who
attended (SIENE, Construct IT and subscribers of CNBR) and contributed
in many ways to make the 4D Modelling workshop a success. I will be
updating the SIENE website shortly with the material presented and some
of the discussions which took place at the workshop. Also I would like
to thank the presenters: Kalle Kahkonen from VTT, Ming Sun from
University of Salford and Calvin Kam from Stranford University for
accepting our invitation and making themselves available for this event
amidst their busy schedule.

We need to move forward and I hope the SIENE Website and workshops will
provide the mechanism for further discussions on the issues raised at
this event. Please direct all correspondence to my email address.


Regards

Bingunath
SIENE Coordinator
Http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/siene



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Message: 5
    Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 15:44:15 +0100
    From: Dave Langford <d.langford@...>
Subject:

W. J. Harte Construction Limited and The University of Strathclyde

To develop the ICT framework and build subsystems including a CAD system
for ground modelling for a civil engineering firm

TCS Associate post (2 years, up to £20K)

The position
The position is a government-sponsored TCS Associate post supporting a
programme of applied research between W. J. Harte Construction Limited
and
the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.
The
candidate will be a recent graduate (normally a minimum of Hons 2(i)) or
postgraduate whose degree is likely to be within one or more of the
following areas: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Information
Systems, Computing or a related discipline. Well developed interpersonal
and communication skills are essential, as well as a strong interest in
Construction and IT. The opportunity to gain a postgraduate degree
related
to the work of the Programme is available. The programme provides an
associate with a two year fixed term contract, based at the Bothwell
headquarters of W. J. Harte Construction Limited. The Company and the
University will jointly supervise the Associate.

The Company partner (http://www.wjharte.co.uk)

W. J. Harte Construction Limited, whose headquarters are in Bothwell,
are
established civil engineering contractors with a strong presence in
central
Scotland.  They carry out projects involving earthworks, roads, sewers
and
foundation construction, mainly for residential developers.  Divisions
of
the company specialise in surfacing, street lighting, railway and marine
works.

The University partner (http://www.strath.ac.uk)

The University is pro-active in, and supportive of, the development of
joint projects of this nature. The Departments of Civil Engineering,
whose
staff will supervise the project, have been involved in several
successful
collaborative projects.

Further information and applications
Please apply to:  Dr Bimal Kumar, University of Strathclyde, Department
of
Civil Engineering, John Anderson Building, 107 Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4
0NG

Email: b.kumar@...

Closing date Applications should be returned by: ASAP




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       1. IASS Colloquium on Spatial Wood Structures: last call for
papers
            From: "Jianfei Chen" <jianfei.chen@...>
       2. Bad habits
            From: Ranko Bon <r.bon@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 15:11:03 +0100
    From: "Jianfei Chen" <jianfei.chen@...>
Subject: IASS Colloquium on Spatial Wood Structures: last call for
papers

Dear colleagues
Apologies for any cross-posting.
This is the last call for papers for the
IASS Colloquium on
Spatial Wood Structures
22-23 August 2002, University of Surrey
Further details can be found in the attached PDF document and at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/iass-wg12.

The colloquium has been arranged to overlap with the Fifth International
Conference on Space Structures, which is being held at the University of
Surrey from 19-22 August 2002. This will allow delegates to attend both
meetings, with a discounted registration fee.

With best regards.

Yours sincerely

Jianfei Chen
Jianfei Chen, BSc, MSc, PhD
Lecturer in Structural Engineering
School of the Built Environment
Nottingham University
University Park
Nottingham NG7 2RD
Tel. +44 115 951 4889
Fax: +44 115 951 3159
Email: Jianfei.Chen@...


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Message: 2
    Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:08:08 +0100
    From: Ranko Bon <r.bon@...>
Subject: Bad habits

Dear CNBR members,

I have a feeling it is time to bring up the subject of bad habits on our
network.  I first thought of writing to Peter Edwards, who would then
write to all of you, but then I decided for direct action.  This appears
to suit my personality much better.

Namely, I get an increasing number of messages that use live HTML, as
well as all the other Web-based bells and whistles.  The technology is
there, so it is being used.  Fine.  However, there are two problems with
this new habit.  First, live HTML stuff is now screened by many
institutions, especially in the States, because it can carry viruses of
all kinds.  Second, those of us who are working from home spend a lot of
time downloading the stuff and a lot of money remaining connected so as
to enjoy the visual entertainment.  Both time and money are at stake,
and for what?  I am none the wiser for all the fun.

It is high time to change this bad habit.  Otherwise, many people will
ask to be removed from the network.  In the meanwhile, many must already
be doing what I regularly do: as soon as I smell live HTML and the like,
I zap the message.  If anyone wants me or others to watch things go
round in eighteen vivid colors, how about sending us the relevant URL?
If we are interested, we will watch the stuff when it is convenient.
That should satisfy everyone.  Or should it?

Pace Peter!

Warm regards from sunny Reading,

Ranko Bon



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       1. International Journal of Project Management Special Issue:
Knowledge Management in Project Environments
            From: Peter Love <pedlove@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 19:15:44 +1100
    From: Peter Love <pedlove@...>
Subject: International Journal of Project Management Special Issue:
Knowledge Management in Project Environments

Dear All

*********Apologies for cross-posting******************

Please find below a call for papers for a special issue of the
International
Journal of Project Management on "Knowledge Management in Project
Environments".

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International Journal of Project Management

Special Issue On

Knowledge management in Project Environments


Knowledge is a vital resource in project based industries such as
aerospace,
construction, shipbuilding and software.  If managed effectively,
knowledge can
be used to reduce project time, cost and improve quality and therefore
contribute to project success.  However, the management of intellectual
assets
(physical, financial, human and intellectual) is a new and challenging
process
for project-based industries.  With this in mind, papers are sought for
a
special issue on ‘Knowledge Management in Project Environments” for the
International Journal of Project Management. Strategic frameworks,
conceptual,
and analytical models, surveys and case studies focusing on how
knowledge
(especially tacit knowledge) can be managed in projects are encouraged
from
both academics and practitioners.  Contributed papers may deal with, but
are
not limited to:

·       Developing an appropriate culture and communication strategy;
·       Integrating learning and knowledge infrastructure;
·       Knowledge management and the learning organization;
·       Mechanics and implications of knowledge sharing, capture and
transfer
·       Information organization and retrieval technologies for
improving the
quality of knowledge;
·       Linking knowledge management to performance initiatives;
·       Retaining knowledge - human and intellectual capital;
·       Knowledge management and innovation;
·       Knowledge-based management systems;
·       Technologies for intra-and-inter organisational collaboration
and
knowledge sharing; and
·       Applications in project knowledge management systems.

Research surveys and application papers in the above areas are also
welcome.
Manuscripts should not exceed 25 double-spaced pages including figures
and
illustrations. All contributions are subjected to a double-blind review
process.

There should be a separate title page giving the names and addresses of
the
authors and any other references that reveal the identity of the authors
should
be removed. Your manuscript should following the standard guidelines for
the
International Journal of Project Management, which can be found out
(http://www.elsevier.nl/inca/publications/store/3/0/4/3/5/).  Electronic
paper
submissions are encouraged and should be submitted to one of the guest
co-editors by April 20th, 2002.

Guest co-editors for the special issue:

Peter E.D. Love
School of Management Information Systems
Edith Cowan University,
Churchlands, Perth, WA 6018,  Australia
pedlove@...

Zahir Irani
Department of Information Systems and Computing
Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3PH, UK
zahir.irani@...

Francis T. Edum-Fotwe
Department of Civil and Building Engineering
Loughborough University
Loughborough,
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU, UK

f.t.edum-fotwe@...


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HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM COMPUTERS FOR CONSTRUCTION 2001 ...
Where Technology Means Business
November 13-15, Philadelphia Convention Center

IN THIS WEEK'S UPDATE:
> KEYNOTE: CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW PHILADELPHIA STADIUMS
> CONFERENCE PROGRAM UPDATE
> EXHIBIT HALL NEWS

*****************************************************************
This week's update is sponsored by Pencel Corporation:
Check out the latest release of Job Tracker at Booth 2739. Job
Tracker is the complete handheld field management tool providing
time & material entry, equipment usage, daily reporting, and
progress reports. Job Tracker is wireless ready with back-end
integration to existing systems. Enter our SMARTPHONE giveaway.
Visit us on line at http://www.pencel.com.
*****************************************************************

> KEYNOTE: CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW PHILADELPHIA STADIUMS
Tuesday, November 13, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Free for all registered attendees!

Discuss the planning, design and construction of the $1.1 billion
deal to build two new stadiums for the Eagles and Phillies. Both
stadiums will represent the latest in state-of-the-art
technology.

Peter F. Coyle, Project Executive, Driscoll/Hunt will share what
technology is being used in the construction of the Philadelphia
Phillies 43,000 seat natural grass and dirt ballpark set to open
in April 2004.

The Eagles had their groundbreaking ceremony this summer for the
team's new stadium, which is scheduled to open in August 2003.
Richard West, Vice President and Project Director, Turner
Construction Company, will discuss the state-of-the-art amenities
and services enhancing the new stadium.

For more information on the keynote address, visit
http://www.computersforconstruction.com/keynote.htm.

> CONFERENCE PROGRAM FILLING FAST
The conference program is filling fast. If you haven't already
registered for your conference sessions, please do so as soon as
possible. Here's a sample of the conference sessions available:

-Fast Track Building: From Landfill to Gaming Palace (T05S)
-Optimizing Team Collaboration via the Web (T13H)
-Financial Management and Accounting for Architects and Engineers(T21V)
-When Your Collaboration Site Goes Bust (W09S)
-Career Advancement in Construction (W12S)
-Forum: Women in Construction (W23S)
-Service Management (W24V)
-Asset Lifecycle Management (W25H0
-GIS for Design and Construction (R15S)

For complete information on these, and all conference sessions,
go to http://cfc.neocentrix.com/cfc2001/registration/schedule.asp

> EXHIBIT HALL PREVIEWS
1. Foundation Software and WinEstimator, Inc. announce
partnership - will integrate Foundation Software's
construction-specific accounting system with WinEstimator's
estimating software.

2. J.D. Edwards & Company will have free drawings for Global
Positioning Systems.  Stop by and see us at booth 2722.

3. Constructware will save you time and money...and we can prove
it! Visit booth 2706 to receive a free copy of our new Client
Impact Study.

4. Stop by Access Systems LLC, booth 2355, to see the latest in
project and collaboration software; and register to win a Palm
VIIx.

5. CMS booth 2336 is giving away one (1) workstation license for
The Construction Project Manager. (Value $1495.)

6. e-Builder, the leading construction collaboration provider,
demonstrates its new reporting and analytic module at booth 2728.

7. Time Industrial announces the launch of version 4.1 - track
your labor equipment and materials more efficiently.

8. Collect critical time-keeping, job- and cost-tracking
information with new Palm Pilot interface from Data-Maxx.

9. Visit TradePower's booth 2828 for a demonstration of
PowerStation with PowerLink, which automates accounting
integration through daily order confirmation, and enter to win a
$500 Gift Card from Best Buy.

10. Timberline's CAD Integrator slashes estimating time from days
to minutes. Ongoing demos at booth 2206.

Remember to share this and all updates with your colleagues and
friends!

Computers for Construction 2001 will deliver technology solutions
specific to the needs of contractors, engineers, architects and
owners. For more information and to register, visit
http://www.computersforconstruction.com/register.htm or call:
(800) 451-1196.

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Topics in this digest:

       1. Request for your Kind Assistance by Completing the
Questionnaire
            From: 50004037@...


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Message: 1
    Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 10:41:16 +0800
    From: 50004037@...
Subject: Request for your Kind Assistance by Completing the
Questionnaire

Dear Sir/Madem,

I am a first year student of Master of Philosophy in the Department of
Building & Construction of the City University of Hong Kong.  I am
carrying out a research project entitled ¡§Introducing Environmental
Performance Evaluation to the Construction Industry¡¨

ISO 14031 environmental performance evaluation (EPE) is included in the

system of ISO 14000 environmental management system (EMS), which serves

to improve environmental performance by providing information about
achievement of the environmental policy, objectives, targets, actions,
responsibilities and information flows and to measure, analyse, assess,

report and communicate on organization¡|s environmental performance.
It also allows an organization to determine its ongoing performance in

meeting environmental criteria continuously.  I would like to
investigate the effective ways of applying this system in the
construction industry of Hong Kong.  By doing this, I wish to collect
your opinions about environmental matters through the attached
questionnaire.

I would appreciate if you could complete this questionnaire and return
to me accordingly.  I can assure you that all the information collected
will be used only for academic research purpose and they will be kept in
strict confidential.  I do believe that your assistance will be very
valuable and useful for my research.

Thank you very much in advance for your generous help and I look forward
to receiving your favourable reply soon by fax to 2788-7612 or e-mail to
me, tam.vivian@....  I will send a copy of results to
you after my analysis in return.  Please feel free to contact me at
2784-4377.

Regards,

Vivian Tam



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Topics in this digest:

       1. CE2002: Call for Papers and Session Organisation
            From: "Ricardo Goncalves" <rg@...>
       2. Second announcement and Call for Papers
            From: "Colin H. Davidson" <dav0528@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2001 15:47:03 -0000
    From: "Ricardo Goncalves" <rg@...>
Subject: CE2002: Call for Papers and Session Organisation

We appreciate if you can forward this message to your mailing lists and
colleagues you
consider could be interested. Apologizes if you receive this message
more
than once.
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          ISPE/CE2002 Conference and Exhibition
***  CALL FOR PAPERS AND SPECIAL SESSION ORGANISATION   ***


             9th ISPE International Conference on
    Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications (CE2002)

             Cranfield University, United Kingdom
                    27th - 31st JULY, 2002
               Home Page: http://www.ceconf.com

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Now!     (send it to interests@...)

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Now in its 9th edition, ISPE/CE2001 - Concurrent Engineering: Research
and Applications,  is a major forum for the international scientific
exchange of
multi-disciplinary and inter-organizational aspects of concurrent
engineering (CE). The focus
is on the research and use of integrated enterprise processes,
collaborative
work,
interoperability and information sharing, co-locating resources, and
integrated
frameworks and tools. This conference addresses the state of the art in
research and
applications issues of CE.


Sponsorship
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CE2002 is sponsored by:
- International Society for Productivity Enhancement (ISPE)
- International Journal of Concurrent Engineering: Research &
Applications (CERA Journal,
    http://www.ceraj.com)


and technical co-sponsored by:
- Institution of Electrical Engineers - Manufacturing
(http://www.iee.org/)
- International Journal of Engineering Simulation
(http://www.intjes.co.uk/)
- Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (http://www.ims.org/)
- ASME - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers -
   Manufacturing Engineering Division (http://www.asme.org/)


Proceedings
-----------

Proceedings will be published as an ISBN numbered book with accompanying
CD by A.A. Balkema Publishers (http://balkema.ima.nl/) and will be
printed
before conference to be distributed to the attendants.


Publication in International Journals
-------------------------------------

Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit an enhanced version
of their papers to:

- International Journal of Concurrent Engineering: Research &
Applications (CERA Journal, http://www.ceraj.com)
- International Journal of Engineering Simulation (IJES,
http://www.intjes.co.uk/)
- International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems
   (IJAMS, http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~snd7483/IJAMS.html)


Topics of Interest
------------------

Submissions are invited on substantial, original and previously
unpublished research in all life-cycle areas of product design,
engineering
and
manufacturing, including, but not limited to:

     Agile Manufacturing and CE
     Business Process Re-engineering
     CE - Industrial experience
     CE Education and Training
     CE in Construction
     CE in Virtual Environment
     CE Process Design
     Collaboration & Training in CE
     Collaborative Decision-Making in CE
     Collaborative Product Commerce in CE
     Concurrent Cost Engineering
     Concurrent Design and Manufacture
     Data, Equations and Knowledge Integration for CE
     Design Technologies in CE
     Digital Product Development and CE
     Distributed and Agent based CE
     EC: Extended Enterprise and CE
     e-Strategy, e-Work and e-Business
     FE Simulation for Concurrent Design and Manufacture
     Frameworks for Information Sharing
     Interoperability in CE - Architectures and Frameworks
     Internet-based Modeling in CE:
     Knowledge Engineering and Management of CE
     Mobile Computing in Engineering
     Networking and Distribution in CE
     Project Management in CE
     Standards in CE
     Virtual Enterprise Engineering in CE
     Virtual Prototyping in CE


Invitation for paper submission
-------------------------------

Authors are invited to submit papers to the PROGRAMME CHAIR for the
conference (mailto:programme@...) indicating your preference for
session
topic (See http://www.ceconf.com/).

    * Important Dates

      . Expression of Interest (only title and contact details): NOW
      . Submission of full paper for Review: 10th January 2002
      . Notification of acceptance to authors: 30th March, 2002
      . Receive final manuscript: 15th April, 2002

    * Maximum number of pages:

      conference paper: 8 pages
      workshop paper: 4 pages
      poster: extended abstract of 2 pages

      In order to encourage new authors/researchers, we appreciate if
authors do NOT submit several papers for the review. Authors should
select
their best paper for the submission.

   * Formatting rules

      Formatting rules can be found for download at http://balkema.ima.nl
or http://www.ceconf.com


Invitation for Special Session, Workshop and Exhibition organization
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Active researchers are invited to organize Special Sessions as part of
the main conference. Each session should have five very good quality
papers