Quality Function Deployment For Buildable And Sustainable Construction

Author : Singhaputtangkul Natee,Sui Pheng Low,Evelyn A. L. Teo
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812878496

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Quality Function Deployment for Buildable and Sustainable Construction by Singhaputtangkul Natee,Sui Pheng Low,Evelyn A. L. Teo Pdf

This book focuses on the implementation of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in the construction industry as a tool to help building designers arrive at optimal decisions for external envelope systems with sustainable and buildable design goals. In particular, the book integrates special features into the conventional QFD tool to enhance its performance. These features include a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making method, fuzzy consensus scheme, and Knowledge Management System (KMS). This integration results in a more robust decision support tool, known as the Knowledge-based Decision Support System QFD (KBDSS-QFD) tool. As an example, the KBDSS-QFD tool is used for the assessment of building envelope materials and designs for high-rise residential buildings in Singapore in the early design stage. The book provides the reader with a conceptual framework for understanding the development of the KBDSS-QFD tool. The framework is presented in a generalized form in order to benefit building professionals, decision makers, analysts, academics and researchers, who can use the findings as guiding principles to achieve optimal solutions and boost efficiency.

Author : Denis Dennehy,Anastasia Griva,Nancy Pouloudi,Yogesh K. Dwivedi,Ilias Pappas,Matti Mäntymäki
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030854478

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Responsible AI and Analytics for an Ethical and Inclusive Digitized Society by Denis Dennehy,Anastasia Griva,Nancy Pouloudi,Yogesh K. Dwivedi,Ilias Pappas,Matti Mäntymäki Pdf

This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services, and e-Society, I3E 2021, held in Galway, Ireland, in September 2021.* The total of 57 full and 8 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 141 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: AI for Digital Transformation and Public Good; AI & Analytics Decision Making; AI Philosophy, Ethics & Governance; Privacy & Transparency in a Digitized Society; Digital Enabled Sustainable Organizations and Societies; Digital Technologies and Organizational Capabilities; Digitized Supply Chains; Customer Behavior and E-business; Blockchain; Information Systems Development; Social Media & Analytics; and Teaching & Learning. *The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1994-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788113581

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Adaptation of Quality Function Deployment to Engineering and Construction Project Development by DIANE Publishing Company Pdf

Project development refers to 5 phases of activity which lead up to the start of construction: the owner's business requirements phase, the feasibility study phase, the conceptual development phase, the preliminary design phase, and the final design phase. Specific examples are provided to illustrate the process. Provides an "application framework," information on how to identify Quality Function Deployment (QFD) projects, charter and train project teams to use it, and how the team can then go about using the technique. Appendices: phase I key learnings, discreet QFD applications.

Author : Ivy M. A. Abu,Theophilus Adjei-Kumi
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781728381756

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Design Management Framework by Ivy M. A. Abu,Theophilus Adjei-Kumi Pdf

This book contains a framework and its appendices for building services installation works. Principles outlined in the model for management include work breakdown structure, quality function deployment, dependency structure matrix, and value management. The framework that is intended for use by building services consultants for effective design management can easily be adopted for other professionals within the built environment. The appendices outline roles and responsibilities during the design management process.

Author : Susana Garrido Azevedo,Marcus Brandenburg,Helena Carvalho,Virgílio Cruz-Machado
Publisher : Springer
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319050775

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Eco-Innovation and the Development of Business Models by Susana Garrido Azevedo,Marcus Brandenburg,Helena Carvalho,Virgílio Cruz-Machado Pdf

Environmental challenges such as pollution, climate change, water and natural resources depletion and dwindling bio-diversity are true threats to the survival of our civilization, forcing us to learn how to act now. Fortunately this is exactly what this book does: presenting real life cases, along with theory, methodologies and tools demonstrating how eco-innovation can support sustainable economic growth and save our planet for future generations. Following an introduction describing developments and directions of eco-innovation, Section One discusses Models and Frameworks Supporting Eco-Innovation, with chapters on search strategy for radical eco-innovation; and systematic eco-innovation with TRIZ Methodology. Section Two offers surveys and case studies showing eco-innovation in practice, including a sketch of the eco-innovative landscape in the Brazilian Cellulose, Paper and Paper Products Industry; efforts to eco-innovate among large Swedish companies; progress towards joint product-service business models and more. The third section surveys future directions and emerging trends, among them a new methodology for eco-friendly construction; the development of lightweight small inter-island ferries in Scandinavia and BioTRIZ: a win-win methodology for eco-innovation. The book explores eco-innovation as a framework for supporting the development of new business models which consider the entire business ecosystem, on the way to a sustainable world. Moreover, it explores the eco-innovation process in cross-national and cross-sector perspective.

Author : Thomas H. Oswald,James L. Burati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1255805817

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Adaptation of Quality Function Deployment to Engineering and Construction Project Development by Thomas H. Oswald,James L. Burati Pdf

Author : Hongyun Si,Xianbo Zhao,Guangdong Wu,Ge Wang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832515532

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Carbon neutrality approaches in buildings and agriculture sectors by Hongyun Si,Xianbo Zhao,Guangdong Wu,Ge Wang Pdf

Author : Asko Sarja
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000687163

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Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures by Asko Sarja Pdf

Traditionally the process of design has concentrated on the construction phase itself, with the primary objective being to optimise efficiency and minimise costs during development and construction. With the move towards a more sustainable development comes the need for this short-term approach to be expanded to encompass the entire service life of the structure. This book describes how to optimise the service life of structures, through an optimum integrated life cycle design process. Sustainability and material performance issues are detailed. Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures provides a comprehensive account of this rapidly emerging field. It is essential reading for civil and structural engineers, designers, architects, contractors, and clients.

Author : Adedeji B. Badiru
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1480 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466515048

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Handbook of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Second Edition by Adedeji B. Badiru Pdf

A new edition of a bestselling industrial and systems engineering reference, Handbook of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Second Edition provides students, researchers, and practitioners with easy access to a wide range of industrial engineering tools and techniques in a concise format. This edition expands the breadth and depth of coverage, emphasizing new systems engineering tools, techniques, and models. See What’s New in the Second Edition: Section covering safety, reliability, and quality Section on operations research, queuing, logistics, and scheduling Expanded appendix to include conversion factors and engineering, systems, and statistical formulae Topics such as control charts, engineering economy, health operational efficiency, healthcare systems, human systems integration, Lean systems, logistics transportation, manufacturing systems, material handling systems, process view of work, and Six Sigma techniques The premise of the handbook remains: to expand the breadth and depth of coverage beyond the traditional handbooks on industrial engineering. The book begins with a general introduction with specific reference to the origin of industrial engineering and the ties to the Industrial Revolution. It covers the fundamentals of industrial engineering and the fundamentals of systems engineering. Building on this foundation, it presents chapters on manufacturing, production systems, and ergonomics, then goes on to discuss economic and financial analysis, management, information engineering, and decision making. Two new sections examine safety, reliability, quality, operations research, queuing, logistics, and scheduling. The book provides an updated collation of the body of knowledge of industrial and systems engineering. The handbook has been substantively expanded from the 36 seminal chapters in the first edition to 56 landmark chapters in the second edition. In addition to the 20 new chapters, 11 of the chapters in the first edition have been updated with new materials. Filling the gap that exists between the traditional and modern practice of industrial and systems engineering, the handbook provides a one-stop resource for teaching, research, and practice.

Author : Akintola Akintoye,Jack Goulding,Girma Zawdie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118280317

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Construction Innovation and Process Improvement by Akintola Akintoye,Jack Goulding,Girma Zawdie Pdf

Innovation in construction is essential for growth. The industry strives to remain competitive using a variety of approaches and needs to engage structured initiatives linked to proven innovation concepts, techniques and applications. Even in mature markets like the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector, where business behaviour is generally considered as being risk averse, it is increasingly important to embed innovation into mainstream business practices. In Construction Innovation and Process Improvement a number of wide ranging issues from construction practice in different countries with different contexts are presented to provide a rich collection of literature embracing theory and practice. Chapters are divided into three broad themes of construction innovation relating to: Theory and Practice; Process Drivers; and Future Technologies. Several questions are posed, including for example: What is particularly unique about construction innovation in theory and practice? What are the major drivers of construction innovation? What factors are needed to support and deliver future construction technologies? In attempting to respond to such questions, the book sheds new light on these challenges, and provides readers with a number of ways forward, especially cognisant of the increased role of globalisation, the enhanced impact of knowledge, and importance of innovation. All these can have a significant impact on strategic decision-making, competitive advantage, and sustainable policies and practices. Part One deals with change management, technology, sustainable construction, and supply chain management; Part Two addresses innovation and process improvement drivers, including strategic management, concurrent engineering, risk management, innovative procurement, knowledge management; Part Three explores future technologies in construction – and particularly, how these can be harnessed and leveraged to help procure innovation and process improvement.

Author : Hêriş Golpîra
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030811235

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Application of Mathematics and Optimization in Construction Project Management by Hêriş Golpîra Pdf

This book provides a broad overview of project and project management principles, processes, and success/failure factors. It also provides a state of the art of applications of the project management concepts, especially in the field of construction projects, based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The slate of geographically and professionally diverse authors illustrates project management as a multidisciplinary undertaking that integrates renewable and non-renewable resources in a systematic process to achieve project goals. The book describes assessment based on technical and operational goals and meeting schedules and budgets.

Author : Osman Gencel,M. Balasubramanian,T. Palanisamy
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789819962334

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Sustainable Innovations in Construction Management by Osman Gencel,M. Balasubramanian,T. Palanisamy Pdf

This book presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Civil Engineering: Innovative Development in Engineering Advances (ICC IDEA 2023). This book covers the latest research in the areas of construction engineering and management, urban planning and design, building energy conservation and green architecture, materials science and engineering, innovation in construction materials, and information technology in civil engineering. The book is useful for researchers and professionals in civil engineering.

Author : Alphose Zingoni
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 2223 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317280637

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Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation by Alphose Zingoni Pdf

Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation comprises 360 papers that were presented at the Sixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2016, Cape Town, South Africa, 5-7 September 2016). The papers reflect the broad scope of the SEMC conferences, and cover a wide range of engineering structures (buildings, bridges, towers, roofs, foundations, offshore structures, tunnels, dams, vessels, vehicles and machinery) and engineering materials (steel, aluminium, concrete, masonry, timber, glass, polymers, composites, laminates, smart materials).

Author : Louis Freund,Wojciech Cellary
Publisher : AHFE International (USA)
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781495120916

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Advances in The Human Side of Service Engineering by Louis Freund,Wojciech Cellary Pdf

If there is any one element to the engineering of service systems that is unique, it is the extent to which the suitability of the system for human use, human service, and excellent human experience has been and must always be considered. An exploration of this emerging area of research and practice, Advances in the Human Side of Service Engineering covers a broad spectrum of ergonomics and human factors issues highlighting the design of contemporary service systems.

Author : Sandy Halliday
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 974 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781315514796

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Sustainable Construction by Sandy Halliday Pdf

The second edition of Sustainable Construction provides a masterclass on the principles and techniques involved in the design and delivery of practical, affordable, high quality sustainable buildings and places. It presents precedents, theory, concepts and principles alongside 120 wide ranging case studies that highlight current best practice and encourage implementation. Topics in the book include: • the history of ideas in sustainable construction • policy • materials • cost issues • appraisal techniques • environmental design • energy • water • construction processes • and urban ecology. The book is heavily illustrated in full colour and is an ideal, contemporary, accessible primer to courses in Architecture, Construction, Building Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, Landscape, Urbanism and Development.