Browsing Construction + Engineering Conference Papers by Title
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Identification of offsite construction skills and profiles
(2021-10)The main objective of this study is to identify the profiles and skills for offsite construction with a focus on design, manufacturing and construction disciplines covering AEC industries. The typology of offsite construction ... -
IEA Hydrogen Forum - New Zealand update
(2019-02)Recent in-country developments / update on policy National Energy strategy Government policy incentives Highlights (R&D, Demo) Other news (market & commercial X 3) IDEA Hydrogen Task - New Zealand engagement FCVs -
IEA Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program (TCP) End of Term Report 2015-2020 and Strategic Plan 2020-2025
(2019-09-11)IEA Hydrogen TCP – Strategic Framework 2015-2020 EVOLVING CONTEXT: Over the past five years the landscape for hydrogen has changed ; momentum has accelerated dramatically in the last two years EVOLVING CONTEXT: Industry ... -
Impact of building design on energy usage of Auckland Public Library
(ISEC Press (International Structural Engineering Construction), 2016-05)This pilot study is to investigate relationships between Auckland library building design and energy consumption. In Auckland, about sixty public libraries belong to the Auckland Council. A number of Auckland public libraries ... -
Impact of building envelope design on energy consumption of light structure school building
(ISEC Press (International Structural Engineering Construction), 2016-05)According to the local climate, an Auckland school building normally does not need air conditioning for cooling during the summer and only needs space heating during the winter. Previous study shows that the mean winter ... -
The impact of building information modelling (BIM) on professional roles, relationships and skills in the architecture/engineering/construction industry
(New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium (NZBERS), 2014-11)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a relatively new approach for improving construction productivity and performance. Research in BIM has commonly focused on technical implementations and process change; little work ... -
The impact of fatigue on workforce sustainability in the construction industry
(Curtin University (Bentley, Western Australia), 2018-09)The construction industry is widely recognised as very demanding of its workers, and fatigue is a common result. Long working hours, unreasonable deadlines, heavy workloads, lack of resources, and a macho work culture are ... -
The impact of mega events on construction planning, processes and performance – Auckland’s experience of the Rugby World Cup 2011
(International Council For Research And Innovation In Building And Construction (CIB), 2013)Internationally, mega events have been used by cities to enhance their image and improve urban spaces. Cities may be viewed as commodities, particularly when local or national governments are making the pitch for hosting ... -
Impacts of an innovative construction method on internal conditions
(2014-09)New Zealand houses are known for producing sub-optimal internal thermal conditions and unacceptably high internal relative humidities. These contribute to poor levels of health, mould and can coincide with the decay of ... -
Impacts of an innovative residential construction method on internal conditions
(2014-09)New Zealand houses are known for producing sub-optimal internal thermal conditions and unacceptably high internal relative humidities. These contribute to poor levels of health, mould and can coincide with the decay of ... -
Impacts of DRGs on distribution network protection
(2014-11)Introduction Outline New Zealand Distribution Network Protection Practices Survey Highlights Section 1- Utility General Information (4) Section 2- Considerations (3) Section 3- System Data (14) Section 4- Phase ... -
The impacts of high performance glazing on typical light timber framed houses in a New Zealand winter
(2012)This paper reports on a project which uses two full-scale, three-bedroom standard houses to identify the impact of changes in building elements and materials on indoor environmental quality. The lightweight, timber framed, ... -
Individual competence requirements for digital technologies in construction management
(New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium (NZBERS), 2020-02-20)Digitalisation is an important change driver in the construction industry. However, most of its potential can be lost as the industry professionals lack the required competences. This paper presents part of a larger research ... -
Influence of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Vehicle Transport Sector of New Zealand
(2012)New Zealand is a small isolated island nation in the South Pacific with a population of 4.4 million people. As part of national branding to promote exports of bio-commodities especially from agriculture and horticulture ... -
Insights into the New Zealand prefabrication industry
(Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), 2020-11-26)Prefabricated building methods have recently undergone profound development and have been effectively used in easing housing shortages globally. However, prefabrication is a relatively new concept for New Zealand and is ... -
Integrating mobile technologies into the construction classroom: Drivers and constraints for ubiquitous computing.
(Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA), 2013)Within Unitec Institute of Technology, the Department of Construction is currently planning the introduction of mandatory use of laptops or other mobile devices within the Bachelor of Construction programme. This paper ... -
Integrating waste management and pollution control in tertiary vocation education programmes : case studies
(2014-11)Strategies to minimise pollution and environmental damage must start with the training of students ready to take their places in industry. These case studies show that by immersing students in the practicalities of ... -
Integration of future large scale wind electricity supply: a clean energy package
(2013)Projections for wind generation in New Zealand The grid balancing issue A clean energy technology package for the future Overview Advanced gasification Electrolysis System modeling – future demand for the energy ... -
The integration of seismic resistant design & construction into the Diploma of Associate Engineering DAE (Civil) curriculum in Pakistan
(2010)The 8th October 2005 Kashmir Earthquake exposed the vulnerability of Pakistan’s building stock with the collapse of both public and private buildings. Whilst appropriate building codes are now being developed and introduced, ... -
International Energy Agency (IEA) strategic initiatives and activities for hydrogen
(2019-05-22)Hydrogen overview Light vehicle activity Buses Trucks Forklifts, trains and ferries Other IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes IEA H2TCP -- objectives IEA H2TCP strategy IEA H2TCP strategic activities Task 40 ...
