The 5th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, AEC2008 was held on June 23-25 2008, in Antalya, Turkey. The event was jointly organized by Civil Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University and Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Engineering, Loughborough University.
Construction and Demolition Waste in the Gaza Strip by Adnan Enshassi and Ahmad Al-Riyati
Enhancing Innovation and Firm Performance: The Role of Climate for Innovation in Design Firms by Kriengsak Panuwatwanich, Rodney Stewart and Sherif Mohamed
Innovative Safety Management Training Through E-Learning by Emrah Acar, John Wall, Frank McNamee, Charalambos Vrasidas, David Madden, Alan Hurst, Lucile Chanquoy, Thierry Baccino, Myria Koushiappi, Ann Jordan and Ela Oney-Yazici
Barriers to the Adoption of Innovative Construction Products - A Pedagogically Driven Initial Review by Roy Morledge, Alan R Crisp and James Dale
An Innovative Decision Support Tool for Cost and Schedule Control in Capital Projects by Mehmet Emre Bayraktar, Makarand Hastak, Sanjiv Gokhale and Sami Umut Artuk
Novel Concepts for the Design of High Performance Schools by Gulsu Ukukavak Harputlugil, Timucin Harputlugil and Pieter de Wilde
Exploring Design Support Possibilities of Building Performance Simulation Tools in Building Design Process by Gulsu Ukukavak Harputlugil and Merve Bedir
Integrating Engineering Knowledge and Linguistic Exploration in the Digital Design of Reconfigurable Structures for Passive Solar Architecture by Michela Turrin, Sevil Sariyildiz and Rudi Stouff
International Collaborative Construction Management Course: A Teaching Case Study by Lucio Soibelman, Burcu Akinci, Gulbin Ozcan, Irem Dikmen and M Talat Birgonul
Performance Characteristics of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) by Abdy Kermani and Robert Hairstans
Conceptual Model for Failure Costs Management in Construction by Jimmy E Avendano Castillo, Saad H Al-jibouri and Johannes I M Halman
Using Cognitive Maps to Explore the Impact of International Contracting Experience on Competitiveness by Irem Dikmen, M Talat Birgonul Ozohon
Influence of Upmarket Satellite Estates on Construction Waste: A Case Study of Phakalane, Gaborone by Babulayi B Wilson and Min An
Factors Impacting on E-Commerce Adoption in Small-Medium Sized Construction Plant Hire Firms by Sombo Zulu
Utilizing Advanced Storage Technologies for Providing Local Information to Rescue Teams Following an Earthquake by Esin Ergen and Senem Seyis
Construction Cost Variability: Does it Really Matter? by Ruben Ndihokubwayo and Theo Haupt
Innovative 4D Management of Construction Projects by David Arditi
Strategy Forumulation Capabilities of Construction Professionals by Sameedha Mahadkar and Francis T Edum-Fotwe
Optimal Design of Water Tower Systems in Developing Economy Using Graphical Method by Buliaminu Kareem
System Dynamics Modelling of Construction Safety Culture by Thanwadee Chinda and Sherif Mohamed
Modelling Bid Price for Concession Schemes Under Uncertainty: An Optimization Appproach by Md Mainul Islam and Sherif Mohamed
Influence of Upmarket Satellite Estates on Construction Waste: A Case Study of Phakalane, Gaborone by Babulayi B Wilson and Min An
Innovative Approaches to Building Design and Construction in the AEC Industry by F Hilal Halicioglu
An Overview and An Assessment of Construction Data Sources in Terms of Storing Contextual Data by Semiha Kiziltas and Burcu Akinci
Towards a Formal Approach for Updating Building Information Models by Asli Akcamete, Burcu Akinci and James H Garrett, Jnr
Is There a Need to Re-evaluate the Client's Approach Towards Risk in Construction Projects? by Ahmed Arabiat, Francis Edum-Fotwe and Ron McCaffer
Sustainable Education in a Six-Star Green Building: The Case of Bond University, Queensland, Australia by George Earl and Jim Smith
A Digital Peformance Assessment Tool for the Dutch Government Building Agency by Ipek Gursel, Rudi Stouffs, Sevil Sariyildiz and Rene Leeuw
Morphogenomic Architecture by Nimish Biloria and Hans Hubers
The Scalability and Flexibility of Qualitative Archi Bond Graphs for Building Simulations by Jerry Jen-Huang Tsai and John S Gero
The Role of Leadership for the Successful Deployment of Knowledge Management Initatives in the UK Construction Industry by Subashini Suresh
An Index Method for Measurement of Knowledge Awareness of Construction Industry Outputs: Gender Perceptions by Nicholas Chileshe and Theo Haupt
An Analysis of Drivers and Barriers of Construction Innovation by Tolga Ilter, Attila Dikbas and Deniz Ilter
Using the Balanced Scorecard to Measure Safety Performance on Construction Projects by Mohammed Dulaimi and Chin Kar Yin Karen
Multi-Objective Optimization in the Construction Industry by Sevil Sariyildiz, Michael S Bittermann and Ozer Ciftcioglu
Building Design Innovation Based on Sunlight and Health Considerations by Mohamed Boubekri
A Review of Knowledge Management in Collaborative Design: The Necessity of Project Knowledge Itegration in Large Scale Building Projects by Esra Bektas, John L Heintz and J F W (Hans) Wamelink
Knowledge Management in US Construction Industry: Current Status and Future Directions by Rizwan U Farooqui, Syed M Ahmed and Muhammad Saqib
An Integrated Approach to Innovation on Fast Track Construction Projects - A Case Study in the UAE by Rizwan U Farooqui, Syed M Ahmed, Farrukh Arif and Vitor A C Santos
A Proposed For the Structure of Production Drawings of Design/Build Construction Projects in Computer Environment by Ali Murat Tanyer and Nazli Naz Cal
Vision 2020 - A Whole Life-Cycle Information Management System for Built Environments by M Koray Pekericli, Roger Flanagan, Carol Jewell and Weisheng Lu
A Building Construction Information Model for Managing Projects Virtually by Can Ersen Firat, Juhani Kiiras and Pekka Huovinen
An Investigation into the Impact of 4D Modelling on Construction Project Planning by Abdullahi Sheriff, Dino Bouchlaghem and S G Yeomans
Conceptualising A Virtual Built Health Environment by Emeka E Osaji, Andrew F D Price and Peter Demian
Investigating the Requirements for Continuous Improvement in the Local Improvement Finacne Trust (LIFT) Initative for UK Healthcare Facilities by Ahmed D Ibrahim, Andrew D F Price and Andrew R J DAinty
Experimental Method Research for the Stones Used in Ottoman Architecture by Sibel Onat Hattap
Exploring the Use of ICT to Capture Client Requirements in Construction Briefing by Jacky K H Chung, Mohan M Kumaraswamy and Ekambaram Palaneeswaren
A Study of the Sustainability of Data Available for Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Analysis in the Construction and Property Industries by Assem Al-Hajj and Lei Hung Chong
Innovation Management on Project Alliances: A Case Study by Steve Rowlinson and Brenda Yip
Innovation and its Diffusion in Construction Project Teams: The Role of Relationship Management by Brenda Yip and Steve Rowlinson
Innovative Group Decision Support Using Analytic Network Process for the Sustainable Built Environment by Zhen Chen, Jacky K H Chung and Heng Li
Targeting Truly Integrated 'Value Networks' for PPPS by Mohan Kumaraswamy, Gangadhar Mahesh, Aaron Anvuur and Jacky Chung
Investigating the Salient Factors within the Freehold Real Estate Market in Dubai by Mohamed Salama, Seyed Moineddin Ahmadi and William Keogh
Abnormally Low Tenders in Turkish Construction Industry by Murat Gunduz and Volkan Karacan
Potential Lean Six Sigma Implementation Level in Construction Companies: A Case Study by Fatma Zehra Boz and Yasemin Nielsen
ICE: A Prototype System for Implementing Collaboration Environments in Construction by Bilge Erdogan, Chimay J Anumba, Dino Bouchlaghem, Yasemin Nielsen