1997 Research and Publications Report table of contents faculty of Engineering 4

Faculty of Environmental Design and Construction

Architecture

Doctorate

Groves D M, 1997, The Do-It-Yourself Letterbox, ArtHist, (Passed), RMIT

Masters by Research Thesis

Helsel S, 1997, Architecture of the Expanded Field, Master of Architecture by Research Project, (InProgress), RMIT

Interior Design

No publications were submitted by this organisational unit.

Industrial Design

Masters by Research Thesis

Ang Y S, 1997, An Investigation of Design Strategy for Singapore's Future Manufacturing Competitiveness, MDes, (Submitted), RMIT

Bolwell V, 1997, The Design and Manufacturing Development of a High Performance Bicycle for Volume Production, MDes, (Passed), RMIT

Fox K, 1997, An Investigation of Organic Form as Manifested in Industrial Design fromthe mid Nineteenth Century to the Present, MDes, (InProgress), RMIT

Hastie S, 1997, Nailing Jelly to a Tree: Virtual Artefact Design Using the Industrial Design Metaphor, MDes, (InProgress), RMIT

Hudson B, 1997, Laser Machining Centre, MDes, (InProgress), RMIT

Jones B, 1997, Public Furniture and Socio-Politics, MDes, (Passed), RMIT

Meyer P, 1997, Design of an Ergonomic Workstation, MDes, (InProgress), RMIT

Shaw M, 1997, The Identication and Analysis of Human / Computer Interaction Issues in the Design of Virtual Reality Hardware and Software, MDes, (InProgress), RMIT

Wood J, 1997, Investigation of Electrical Distribution Systems and the Impact from Animals, MDes, (InProgress), RMIT

Building and Construction Economics

Book, Authored - other

Cross G, 1997, Basics and footings: domestic house construction, RMIT Publishing, Collingwood, Victoria 3066, series: Construction Technology Series, vol. 1, 235 p., ISBN: 0-86459-011-3

Book, Revision/New Edition

Walker D H T, 1997, Planning for control in the construction industry (Interactive full-text CD-ROM Version), Informit (RMIT Publishing), Melbourne, ISBN: 0-86444-627-6

Book chapter

Eilenberg I M, 1997, Lean Construction., Alarcon L (ed.), A A Balkema, Rotterdam, 497 p., pp. 457-461, ISBN: 9-05410-648-4

Walker D H T, & Vines M, 1997, Strategic innovations in teaching with technology at RMIT, Inglis A (ed.), Division of Academic Services RMIT, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, 55 p., pp. 45-49, ISBN: 0-86444-647-0

Journal article in scholarly refereed journal

Lingard H, & Rowlinson S, 1997, 'Behaviour-based safety management in Hong Kong's construction industry.', Journal of Safety Research ISSN 0022-4375, vol. 28, no.4, Elsevier Sciences Ltd., USA, pp. 243-256

Reszka M, & Edwards P, 1997, 'Joint ventures: a construction project case study.', Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction.ISSN 1366-4387, vol. 2, no.2, August, Birnie J, & McCluskey W (eds.), University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, pp. 5-20

Walker D H T, 1997, 'Choosing an appropriate research methodology.', Construction Management and Economics. ISSN 0144-6193, vol. 15, no.2, March, Bon R, & Hughes W (eds.), E and F N Spon, London, pp. 149-159

Walker D H T, & Vines M, 1997, 'Developing a self-paced multiple media learning package.', Australian Institute of Building Papers., vol. 8, Williams P (ed.), Australian Institute of Building, Melbourne, pp. 91-107

Journal article, Letter or note

Walker D H T, 1997, 'Editorial.', Journal of Construction Procurement., vol. 3, no.3, November, Hibberd P, Jaggar D, & Morledge R (eds.), The International Procurement Research Group, University of Glamorgan, Glamorgan, pp. 1-2

Conference publication, Full written paper - refereed proceedings

Betts M, Clark A, & Walker S, 1997, 'Re-engineering construction through IT.', CPR-97 International Conference on Construction Process Re-engineering.Gold Coast. Australia. 14-15 July., Mohamed S (ed.), Griffith University, Gold Coast, pp. 41-53

Bowen P A, Edwards P A, Pearl R G, & Nkado N R, 1997, 'The formulation of the client's brief in building procurement: empirical findings.', First International Conference on Consrtuction Industry Development.School of Building and Real Estate, National University of Singapore.Singapore. 9-11 December., vol. 1, National University of Singapore, Singapore, pp. 284-292

Bowen P A, Pearl R G, Nkado N R, & Edwards P J, 1997, 'The effectiveness of the briefing process in the attainment of clientobjectives for construction projects in South Africa.', "COBRA" (Construction and Building Research) Annual Conference. Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyors. University of Portsmouth, UK. 10-12 September., RICS on WWW, London. URL: http://www.rics.org.uk/research/cobra97/bowen.html, pp. 1-12

Edwards P J, 1997, 'Keynote Paper: Towards a golden global age in construction managementresearch and education - virtual illusion or practical reality?', AUBEA (Australasian Universities Building Educators' Association) Annual Electonic Forum. April/May, Kenley R, & Chen S E (eds.), AUBEA, WWW URL: http://www.arbld.unimelb.edu.au/~kenley/conf_97/papers, pp. 1-4

Lawther P, 1997, 'Inter-departmental learning experiences at RMIT.', AUBEA (Australasian Building Educators' Association) Annual Conference."Learning and Research in Construction."UNITEC. Auckland, NZ. 16-18 July., vol. 1, UNITEC, Auckland, NZ, pp. 1-8

Lenard D, & Sidwell A, 1997, 'The involvement of Australian oweners in the procurement process.', CIB (Conseil International du Batiment) W92 Comission on Building Procurement.Symposium. 20-23 May. University of Montreal., Davidson C, & Abdel Meguid T A (eds.), CIB, Montreal, pp. 385-394

Lingard H, Graham P, & Smithers G, 1997, 'Waste management in the Australian construction industry: a human factors approach.', 13th Annual ARCOM (Association of Researchers in Construction Management)Conference. King's College, Cambridge. 15-17 September., vol. 1, Stephenson P (ed.), Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, pp. 210-219

Love P E D, Mohamed S, & Tucker S N, 1997, 'A conceptual approach for re-engineering the construction process.', Construction Process Re-engineering., Mohamed S (ed.), Griffith University, Gold Coast, pp. 13-23

Sidwell A, 1997, 'Effective procurement of capital projects in Australia.', First International Conference: Construction Industry Development - building the future together. School of Building and Real Estate, NationalUniversity of Singapore. 9-11 December. Singapore., vol. 1, National Unversity of Singapore, Singapore, pp. 38-62

Sidwell A, Lenard D, Tucker S, & Ambrose M, 1997, 'Re-engineering the construction project delivery process.', Construction process re-engineering - international conference.Gold Coast. 14-15 July., Mohamed S (ed.), Griffiths University, Gold Coast, pp. 169-180

Smithers G, 1997, 'Increasing the productivity of students through group cohesion.', AUBEA (Australasian Building Educators' Association) Annual Conference."Learning and Research in Construction."UNITEC. Auckland, NZ. 16-18 July., vol. 2, UNITEC, Auckland, pp. 1-5

Walker A, 1997, 'Contracting in Hong Kong and China.', Fourth Annual Conference of the Construction Industry Institute, Australia.10-11 April. Melbourne., Sidwell A (ed.), Construction Industry Institute, Australia, Adelaide, pp. 1-12

Walker D H T, & Betts M, 1997, 'Information technology foresight: the future application of the World WideWeb in construction.', CIB Publication 208. Conseil International du Batiment. CIB W78 and TG10. "Information technology support for construction process re-engineering."James Cook University. Townsville. 9-11 July., Drogemuller R (ed.), James Cook University of North Queensland., Townsville, QLD., pp. 399-407

Walker D H T, & Vines M, 1997, 'Construction time performance in multi-unit residential construction - insights into the role of procurement methods.', 13th Annual ARCOM Conference (Association of Researchers in ConstructionManagement). King's College, Cambridge. 15-17 September., vol. 1, Stephenson P (ed.), Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, pp. 93-101

Conference publication, Edited volume of conference proceedings

Tucker S N, 1997, IGLC-5: Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Conference of the International Groupfor Lean Construction. (Gold Coast. July 1997), CSIRO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering, Melbourne

Minor review

Lawther P, 1997, 'Book Review (Item available for auditing)', 'The Building Economist.', Contract Practice for Surveyors. 3rd. Edition, vol. 00, June

Walker D H T, 1997, 'Book Review(Item available for auditing)', 'Construction Management and Economics', The role of the project manager., vol. 15, no.3, May

Doctorate

Edwards P J, 1997, Perceptual and attitudinal factors in financial risk management communication for construction projects.(University of Cape Town), PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Eilenberg I M E, 1997, Alternative dispute resolution for small value housing contract disputes., PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Lai A, 1997, Quality assurance performance benchmarking in middle-level building maintenance management., PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

McBean I S, 1997, The thermal effects of the indoor environment on the productivity management of commercial building occupants., PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Smithers M, 1997, Construction information technology management., PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Stewart P J, 1997, Strategic information management for competitive advantage in the Australian construction industry., PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Wallace G, 1997, Philosophy of buildng control legislation., PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Webber R J, 1997, Policy evaluation for building control legislation., PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Wilson A, 1997, Housing demand models, PhD, (InProgress), RMIT

Masters by Research Thesis

Beswick S, 1997, IT performance in construction organisations., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Chawla D, 1997, Submission process model for building approval., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Clampett J, 1997, The impact of performance based fireregulations upon the approval authorities., MAppSc, (Passed), RMIT

Cross G, 1997, Inspection process performance comparisons underchanges in approach to building control legislation., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Goh S L, 1997, Sustainable construction., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Goldfayl G, 1997, Integration of cost control and schedule control for buildingcontract administration., MAppSc, (Passed), RMIT

Graham P M, 1997, Methods for assessing the sustainability of construction and development activity., MAppSc, (Passed), RMIT

Lawther P, 1997, Economic and financial factors affecting serial developers., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Murphy P F, 1997, Sub-contractor risk management., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Outhred G, 1997, Sustainability of prefabricated walling systems for construction, MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Shen J, 1997, Flexibility in construction planning., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Smithers G L, 1997, Motivation and gender in construction industry employment., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Vines M, 1997, Construction time performance for residential buildingprojects., MAppSc, (InProgress), RMIT

Wilson A J, 1997, Volatility of housing construction cycles in Victoria., MAppSc, (Submitted), RMIT

Print media

Ridge V, 1997, 'Booklet identifies housing styles.', Propery Age, The Age Newspaper, Melbourne.(Item available for auditing), vol. 00, no.00, 09/04/1997, pp. 3-3

Visiting Professor or Research Fellow

Walker D H T, 1997, Rowlinson S, Dr., Visiting Fellow, University of Hong Kong, October and November, Management issues in occupational health and safety in the construction industry.

Walker D H T, 1997, Walker A, Professor, Visiting Professor, University of Hong Kong, April, Project management in construction procurement.

Walker D H T, 1997, Betts M, Professor, Visiting Professor, Salford University, UK, April, Information technology in the construction industry.