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Alsamadani, R, Hallowell, M and Javernick-Will, A N (2013) Measuring and modelling safety communication in small work crews in the US using social network analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 31(06), 568-79.

Ayers, G F, Culvenor, J F, Sillitoe, J and Else, D (2013) Meaningful and effective consultation and the construction industry of Victoria, Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 31(06), 542-67.

Blismas, N G and Dainty, A R J (2003) Computer-aided qualitative data analysis: panacea or paradox?. Building Research & Information, 31(06), 455–63.

Blomgren, S (2003) Changes to building research funding in Sweden. Building Research & Information, 31(06), 474–8.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: construction industry; European Union; governance; innovation; public policy; R&D; research policy; Sweden
ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=vp9kf3vdekxkpjnb
Abstract:
Changes to the Swedish research landscape since 2001 are described including the re-organization of research councils, research programmes, the management and allocation of public funding research in Sweden, and the effects on built environment research. The reasons for these changes include the desire for increased integration with European Union research programmes, an increasing emphasis on inter- and multidisciplinary research, and the desire for research to contribute to economic well-being. Despite Sweden's high level of government investment in research, shifting priorities and an increasing number of applicants have resulted in reduced allocations for built environment research. This presents the challenging tasks to define and maintain core research capabilities within the built environment sector as well as to ensure adequate industry engagement with both the creation of the research agenda and the use of research outputs.

Bröchner, J and Sjöström, C (2003) Quality and coordination: internationalizing Swedish building research. Building Research & Information, 31(06), 479–84.

Esmaeili, B and Hallowell, M (2013) Integration of safety risk data with highway construction schedules. Construction Management and Economics, 31(06), 528-41.

Harris, R, Romer, J, Kelly, O and Johnson, S (2003) Design and construction of the Downland Gridshell. Building Research & Information, 31(06), 427–54.

Larsen, G D and Whyte, J (2013) Safe construction through design: perspectives from the site team. Construction Management and Economics, 31(06), 675-90.

Li, H, Chan, G and Skitmore, M (2013) Integrating real time positioning systems to improve blind lifting and loading crane operations. Construction Management and Economics, 31(06), 596-605.

Marteinsson, B (2003) Durability and the factor method of ISO 15686-1. Building Research & Information, 31(06), 416–26.

Sha, K and Jiang, Z (2003) Improving rural labourers' status in China's construction industry. Building Research & Information, 31(06), 464–73.

Sherratt, F, Farrell, P and Noble, R (2013) UK construction site safety: discourses of enforcement and engagement. Construction Management and Economics, 31(06), 623-35.