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Aljohani, A (2019) Cost overrun causality model in Saudi Arabian public sector construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Baghdadi, A M A (2017) The allocation of risks in the Saudi Arabian domestic and regional aviation construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Barrett, N (2011) The rise of a profession within a profession: the development of the architectural technology discipline within the profession of architecture, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Crawley, S E (2017) The difference in how UAE and EW law controls Gharar (risk) and so Riba in a construction contract in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Law School, Robert Gordon University.
Davies, A-M (2004) Using images to present stated preference information: an application to the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Hamma-Adama, M (2020) Framework for macro building information modelling (BIM) adoption in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Haque, S M M (2004) Success factors in collaborative relationships (alliancing and partnering) in the UK upstream oil and gas industry, and perception of trust, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Abderdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University.
Harty, J (2012) The impact of digitalisation on the management role of architectural technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Kristensen, E K (2011) Systemic barriers to a future transformation of the building industry from a buyer controlled to a seller driven industry: an analysis of key systemic variables in the building industry, such as 'procurement model', 'buyer perception',, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Lawani, A (2018) Investigating project management practice in Nigerian government construction organisations: a systems thinking approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Leon, M (2015) Development of a computer mediated multidisciplinary design protocol and its application to the early architectural design stages, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Motaleb, O H (2014) Development of a risk response model to handle delays of construction projects in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Scott, J R (2004) Optimising the relationship between passive solar design of new housing and the economics of construction and land value, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Tobin, N Y (2017) A framework for knowledge capture and recovery in whole life costing practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Whyte, A (1996) Building design team communication: Practice and education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Wilson, G (2013) An integrated decision support model for the sustainable refurbishment of hospitals and healthcare facilities: Developing a prototype, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: sustainability; value for money; healthcare; capital investment; investment; operation and maintenance; policy; refurbishment; stakeholders; Europe; UK
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- URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/248391
- Abstract:
The National Health Service (NHS) is recognised as the largest public sector institution in Europe. This presents significant challenges in regards to operation and maintenance of the diverse built estate, and the ever-evolving clinical models of care. The economic downturn, and strict policy of austerity in the UK, presents limitations and challenges in capital investment. The majority of healthcare facilities which will be used throughout the 21st century, have already been built. This demands that solutions be found in the areas of asset maintenance and refurbishment. These challenges are complicated further, by the institutional and statutory requirements of the NHS to meet demanding sustainability targets. This in turn, is underpinned by exacting assessment methodologies and rating systems, and critically, an institutional 'duty' to pursue and evidence that 'value for money' has been achieved as far as reasonably practicable. The existing estate management tools were assessed by a process of triangulation, and the relevant decisionmakers and stakeholders from both the NHS and the Design Teams and Constructors were identified. The original contribution demonstrates the development of a novel decision . . . (continues)