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Abanda, F H and Tah, J H M (2008) Towards developing a sustainable building technology ontology.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 627–36.

Abdel-Wahab, M S, Dainty, A R J and Ison, S G (2008) Insights into the overlap between ConstructionSkills' footprint and other sector skills councils. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 83–91.

Abubaker, A E, Greenwood, D and Osborne, A (2008) A study of project planning on Libyan construction projects. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 789–98.

Ahmad, H, An, M and Gaterell, M (2008) KM model to embed knowledge management activities into work activities in construction organisations. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 309–18.

Ahmed, A and Gidado, K (2008) Evaluating the potential of renewable energy technologies for buildings in Nigeria.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1175–82.

Akkoyun, I and Dikbas, A (2008) Performance in construction: a literature review of research in construction management journals.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 717–26.

Ankrah, N A, Proverbs, D G and Ahadzie, D K (2008) Exploring the behaviours of construction project participants through social cognitive theory. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 443–53.

Beadle, K, Gibb, A, Austin, S, Fuster, A and Madden, P (2008) Adaptable futures: sustainable aspects of adaptable buildings.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1125–34.

Boes, H and Dorée, A (2008) Public procurement of local authorities in the Netherlands: a case of breaking tradition for a more strategic approach?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 477–86.

Boonyanan, A, Robinson, H, Fong, D and Naoum, S (2008) Relationship and knowledge management among construction development project members in Thailand: the clients' perspective. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 279–88.

Bowes, D (2008) Identifying barriers to the establishment of dispute boards in UK construction.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 859–67.

Bridge, A J (2008) Market structures in air conditioning maintenance activity. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 579–86.

Cano-Lopez, P, Copping, A and Bullock, K (2008) Introducing an innovative approach to supporting work-based learning for specialist trade operatives. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 33–41.

Carney, M, Wall, J, McNamee, F, Madden, D, Hurst, A, Vrasidas, C, Chanquoy, L, Baccino, T, Acar, E and Önwy-Yazici, E (2008) Challenges to delivering safety training through virtual classes.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1075–82.

Carthey, J, Chandra, V and Loosemore, M (2008) Assessing the adaptive capacity of hospital facilities to cope with climate-related extreme weather events: a risk management approach. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1145–54.

Caven, V (2008) Architecture: a good career for girls?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 901–10.

Chandra, V and Loosemore, M (2008) Cultural learning during briefing: a facilities management perspective. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 403–12.

Chen, C (2008) Risks in PPP: process and institutional analyses. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 517–26.

Chen, Y, Ruikar, K and Carrillo, P M (2008) Electronic procurement benchmarking exercise in the AEC industry sector.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 647–54.

Cheng, J, Proverbs, D, Oduoza, C and Potts, K (2008) Investigating the interrelationship of strategic decisions and client satisfaction: a conceptual framework.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1023–32.

Chin, C-S and Russell, J S (2008) Predicting the expected service level and the realistic lead time of RFI process using binary logistic regression.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 739–48.

Clifford-Lindkvist, C and Elmualim, A (2008) The socio-technical shaping of innovation in facilities management.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 637–45.

Coggins, J and O’Leary, T (2008) The validity of adjudicators’ determinations containing errors of law: the NSW judicial approach.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 841–50.

Dawson, R, Ojiako, U and Hughes, L (2008) Assessing the impact of amended building regulations on the operations of UK construction companies.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 851–8.

de Quiros, A C B, Lopez, R, Aranda-Mena, G and Edwards, P (2008) Human reliability as a source of error in research.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 687–96.

de Ridder, H and Vrijhoef, R (2008) Developing a strategy for 'living buildings': beyond cradle to cradle with living building concept.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1165–74.

Dikmen, I, Birgonul, M T, Ozorhon, B and Eren, K (2008) Critical success factors for partnering in the Turkish construction industry.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1013–22.

Domingo, N, Osmani, M and Price, A D F (2008) Reducing construction waste in healthcare facilities: a project lifecycle approach.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1183–92.

Dorée, A and Miller, S (2008) Is technology a new challenge for the field of construction management?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 175–84.

Eaton, D and P, M (2008) A minority report: engaging girls in quantity surveying.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 911–20.

Edet, C B and Gidado, K (2008) PFI hospitals in the UK: measuring the medical practitioners level of satisfaction. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 527–34.

Elmualim, A A (2008) Moral leadership education in construction. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 393–402.

Feng, L and Moodley, K (2008) Determinants of local responsiveness of FMNCs in Mainland China.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1003–11.

Forbes, D R, Smith, S D and Horner, R M W (2008) A comparison of techniques for identifying risks in sustainability assessment of housing.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1135–44.

Gameson, R, Suresh, S and Chinyio, E (2008) Project debriefing: a multi-domain review of practices and procedures. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 329–38.

Ganah, A, Pye, A and Hall, G (2008) The role of knowledge transfer in sustainability research in the built environment discipline. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 299–307.

Geminiani, F L, Smallwood, J J and van Wyk, J J (2008) The effectiveness of the occupational health and safety (OH&S) inspectorate in South African construction.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1103–12.

Gorse, C, Dickinson, I, Bown, A and Shepherd, T (2008) Developing maths skills in a virtual construction context: benefits and challenges.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 963–72.

Gosling, J, Naim, M, Sassi, P, Iosif, L and Lark, R (2008) Flexible buildings for an adaptable and sustainable future. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 115–24.

Graham, B and Thomas, K (2008) Learning from experience: aligning continuing professional development with knowledge management. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 319–28.

Graham, B, Gahan, D and Thomas, K (2008) An action research approach to sharing specialist construction knowledge. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 289–98.

Greenwood, D, Walker, P and Walker, A (2008) The world turned upside-down: architects as subcontractors in design-and-build contracts. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 507–16.

Gruneberg, S (2008) Modelling the UK built infrastructure market using gross fixed capital formation. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 587–95.

Gunning, J G (2008) Towards a more playful approach to construction management. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 413–22.

Harrison, S and Farrell, P (2008) Measuring post-merger success: integration processes and human factors. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 3–12.

Hartmann, A, Dorée A and Martin, L (2008) A Role-play approach for teaching research methodology in construction management.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 933–42.

Harty, C (2008) Sociology and construction management research: issues, approaches and implications.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 697–706.

Henjewele, C, Sun, M and Fewings, P (2008) Uncertainties and the challenge of long-term value for money in the delivery of PFI projects. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 227–36.

Hill, C (2008) The use of computer mediated communication in construction project communication.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 609–16.

Hoezen, M and Doree, A (2008) First Dutch competitive dialogue projects: a procurement route caught between competition and collaboration. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 535–43.

Ibrahim, A D, Price, A D F and Dainty, A R J (2008) Is the Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) procurement initiative delivering the expected economies of scale?: Results from three case studies. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 351–60.

Ikpe, E, Hammond, F and Proverbs, D (2008) Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) of construction health and safety management: a theoretical discussion.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1035–43.

Ilter, D and Dikbas, A (2008) The use of key attrıbutes ın alternatıve dıspute resolutıon (ADR) process desıgn. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 455–64.

Jallow, A K, Demian, P, Baldwin, A and Anumba, C (2008) Life cycle approach to requirements information management in construction projects: state-of-the-art and future trends. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 769–78.

Jansson, G, Söderholm, E and Johnsson, H (2008) Design process organisation at industrial house builders: a case study of two timber housing companies in Sweden. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 135–44.

Johnsson, H and Sardén, Y (2008) Industrialised timber housing: from trial to production. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 155-64.

Jørgensen, T H, Forman, M, Storgaard, K and Laustsen, S (2008) New concepts of collaboration in construction: could they lead to health and safety improvements?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1083–92.

Kestle, L, Storey, B and Potangaroa, R (2008) Towards the validation of a conceptual design management model for remote site projects. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 185–94.

Khadour, L and Darkwa, J (2008) TQEM in the UK construction industry: some key findings from a survey. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 239–46.

Kilby, A and McCabe, S (2008) Human resource management (HRM) in construction: an exploration of issues and practice. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 103–12.

Kishk, M a U, C (2008) The impact of effective risk management on project success. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 799–808.

Knight, T and Boyd, D (2008) An investigation into how property developers use their social networks to drive development. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 567–76.

Kwawu, W and Hughes, W (2008) Strategies for aligning organizational incentive systems through contracts.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 831–40.

Li, B (2008) Domestic private finance project development in China. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 207–16.

Li, Y I H, Fellows, R F and Liu, A M M (2008) Directional interaction of organizational culture and structure through information processing theory. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 465–74.

London, K, Singh, V, Taylor, C, Gu, N and Brankovic, L (2008) Building information modelling project decision support framework.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 655–64.

Love, P E D, Davis, P R, Lopez, R and Jasper, T (2008) It’s not just about bricks and mortar: procedural failures in construction. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 779–88.

Love, P E D, Davis, P, Kerry London, K and Jasper, T (2008) Causal modelling of construction disputes.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 869–78.

Lu, S-L, Sexton, M G, Abbott, C and Jones, V (2008) Senior female managers in small construction firms within the North West of England: an update.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 921–9.

Mahmood, W Y W and Mohammed, A H (2008) A conceptual framework for the development of quality culture in the construction industry. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 247–56.

Manley, S and de Graft-Johnson, A (2008) Women in architecture: five years on.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 891–900.

Mann, P, Aczel, J, Scanlon, E and Cooper, M (2008) Supporting computer-supported collaborative work (CSCW) in conceptual design.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 617–26.

Manthe, M F and Smallwood, J J (2008) An overview of the appropriateness of tertiary built environment education in South Africa.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 973–80.

Martin, L and Root, D (2008) Empowerment in South Africa and the educational aspect of the Basho. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 953–62.

Meiling, J and Johnsson, H (2008) Feedback in industrialised housing: why does it not happen?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 145–54.

Mihindu, S, Khosrowshahi, F and Egbu, C (2008) Knowledge collaboration environment for supporting scientific communities: implications to the construction industry. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 339–48.

Miller, S and Dorée, A (2008) Improving logistics in the asphalt paving process: what can we learn from the planner's logic?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 381–90.

Mills, G, Austin, S and Price, A (2008) Values driven policy in designing environments for children and young people’s education, health and wellbeing. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 165–74.

Moehler, R C, Chan, P W and Greenwood, D (2008) The interorganisational influences on construction skills development in the UK. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 23–32.

Morgan, A, Finniear, J, Raiden, A and Murphy, M (2008) Developing trust among migrant workers: methodological concerns of establishing trust among research participants. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 53–62.

Mulu, T and Smith, N J (2008) Innovative road infrastructure financing in Jamaica and the developing countries.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 197–206.

Naylor, G, Morgan, A and Raiden, A (2008) Does construction skills policy reflect local needs for skills investment?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 43–52.

Ness, K and Green, S (2008) Respect for people in the enterprise culture?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1045–54.

Newton, S (2008) Changing the framework for leadership in the construction industry. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 433–42.

Nzekwe-Excel, C, Nwagboso, C, Proverbs, D and Georgakis, P (2008) An approach for evaluating the satisfaction of a construction project team. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 73–82.

Powell, A, Hassan, T, Dainty, A and Carter, C (2008) The under-representation of women in European construction research.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 881–90.

Puplampu, A B and Tutesigensi, A (2008) Blended learning for project management.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 943–52.

Rahman, S, Perera, S, Odeyinka, H and Bi, Y (2008) A conceptual knowledge-based cost model for optimizing the selection of materials and technology for building design. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 217–25.

Raiden, A, Williams, H and Dainty, A (2008) Human resource information systems in construction: a review seven years on. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 93–102.

Rawlinson, F and Farrell, P (2008) Construction: a culture for concern?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1093–102.

Ren, Z, Atout, M and Jones, J (2008) Root causes of construction project delays in Dubai.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 749–57.

Renier, B and Volker, L (2008) The architect as a system integrator?. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 125–34.

Rutten, M E J, Dorée, A G and Halman, J I M (2008) How companies without the benefit of authority create innovation through collaboration. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 557–66.

Salama, M, El Hamid, M A and Keogh, B (2008) Investigating the causes of delay within oil and gas projects in the U.A.E.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 819–27.

Salvatierra-Garrido, J, Pasquire, C and Thorpe, T (2008) Social housing in Chile: opportunities to apply value concept in early stage of projects. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 371–80.

Sang, K J C, Dainty, A R J and Ison, S G (2008) The impact of self-employment on architects’ job satisfaction. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 13–22.

Sanni, A A and Windapo, A O (2008) Evaluation of contractor’s quality control practices on construction sites in Nigeria. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 257–65.

Sear, E A, Hartland, T G, Abdel-Wahab, M S and Miller, C G (2008) Implementing customer relationship management at ConstructionSkills.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 993–1001.

Sheth, A, Price, A D F, Glass, J and Achour, N (2008) Reviewing the sustainability of existing healthcare facilities.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1193–202.

Smith, S D, Beausang, P, Moriarty, D and Campbell, J M (2008) Subjectivity in data extraction: a study based on construction hazard identification.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1065–73.

Tennant, S and Langford, D (2008) The construction project balanced scorecard. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 361–70.

Teoh, M C, Low, S P and Raphael, B (2008) Computer-based cartography: a marketing information system tool for the EU construction industry. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 597–606.

Thomson, C S, El-Haram, M A, Hardcastle, C and Horner, R M W (2008) Developing an urban sustainability assessment protocol reflecting the project lifecycle.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1155–64.

Thorpe, D and Karan, E (2008) Method for calculating schedule delay considering weather conditions.. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 809–18.

Tutesigensi, A and Hj Mohammad, S A (2008) A framework for introducing the Private Finance Initiative in the Brunei Darussalam construction industry. In: Dainty, A (Ed.), Proceedings 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 1, 497–506.

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