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Austin, S A, Thorpe, A, Root, D, Thomson, D and Hammond, J (2007) Integrated collaborative design. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(01), 7–22.

Boyle F and Thomson C (2013) Housing an ageing population: implications for managing the social housing stock. In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (Eds.), Proceedings 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1185–1195.

Boyle, F and Thomson, C (2016) Establishing an evidence base for adapting social housing for an ageing population. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 21(02), 137-59.

Brett, R, Thomson, D and Dainty, A (2022) Exploring craft in construction with short-term ethnography: reflections on a researcher’s prior insight. Construction Management and Economics, 40(05), 359–73.

Ginigaddara, B, Perera, S, Feng, Y, Rahnamayiezekavat, P and Thomson, R (2023) Development of offsite construction skill profile prediction models using mixed-effect regression analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 41(10), 820–39.

Giupponi, N and Thomson, C (2020) The Implication of Advances in Community Mapping Through Spatial Information Technologies for Urban Regeneration Projects. In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 735-744.

  • Type: Conference Proceedings
  • Keywords: Community Consultation, Urban regeneration, Spatial Information Technologies, Local Auhtorities, West of Scotland
  • ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9955463-3-2
  • URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/965fedf1dbc869cf3ab7ee1c25f5a0d0.pdf
  • Abstract:

    Miles’ job plan recognises seven phases in a construction project: Orientation, Information, Creativity, Evaluation, Development, Presentation and Feedback. The first three phases are core to design processes: orientation asks the question “what is to be accomplished?”, “What does the client need or want?”, “What are the desirable characteristics ?”. It is exactly in the definition of the “client” that community consultation plays an important role as project briefs are developed to include user requirements and their identification involves consultation activities and this is seen to increase project value.  Value management in construction projects have presented different possibilities during the phase of design that would facilitate interactions between different stakeholders like the traditional ‘Charette’ or ‘the 40 hour long engineering study’. This paper explores existing tools and technologies used by local planners to represent communities during consultation processes and a) verifies that mapping is an ideal and practical tool used by planners for representing communities while b) understanding existing shortcomings for using community mapping and new information technologies based on planners’ experiences and perceptions. Information is gathered through eight semi structured interviews from Senior planning Officers working for six Local Authorities in the West of Scotland. Part 1 investigates perceptions of consultation processes in the context of spatial planning. In Part 2, a list of spatial datasets was presented to the interviewees who were then asked to discuss their utilisation during decision making. In Part 3, a proposal for surveying seven different elements of communities is illustrated and their potential usability and relevance is discussed. Findings from these interviews are then used to discuss the complex relationships between planners’ representations of communities, planning theories, technologies, Statutes and funding allocation.

Gleeson, M P and Thomson, C (2012) Investigating a suitable learning environment to advance sustainable practices among micro construction enterprises. In: Smith, S.D (Ed.), Proceedings 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1245–55.

Grove, E, Dainty, A, Thomson, D and Thorpe, T (2018) Becoming collaborative: a study of intra-organisational relational dynamics. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 23(01), 6–23.

Higham, A and Thomson, C (2015) An evaluation of construction professionals sustainability literacy in North West England. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds.), Proceedings 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 417–426.

Hobart, C, Thomson, D, Dainty, A, Fernie, S and Drewniak, D (2015) Closing the energy performance gap in zero carbon homes – Pro-active identification, prioritisation and mitigation of causes using FMEA. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds.), Proceedings 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 307–316.

Horsthuis, C, Thomson, D S and Fernie, S (2012) The case for slack to promote innovative behaviour in construction firms. In: Smith, S.D (Ed.), Proceedings 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 533–42.

Lawani, K, Thomson, C, Hare, B and Duplicki, A (2024) Unpacking the Perceptions of High-Density Living and Zoning Laws: A Case of Philadelphia Area, USA. In: Thomson, C (Ed.) and Neilson, C J (Ed.), Proceedings 40th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2024, London South Bank University, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 829-838.

Leblanc, H and Thomson, C (2012) Paradigm interplay to develop a sustainability related knowledge management strategy. In: Smith, S.D (Ed.), Proceedings 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1145–55.

Leblanc, H, Nitithamyong, P and Thomson, C (2010) Developing a knowledge management framework to promote sustainable social housing refurbishment practices. In: Egbu, C (Ed.), Proceedings 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 819–28.

Leblanc, H, Thomson, C and Nitithamyong, P (2011) Mapping sustainability related knowledge of construction planned works: A social housing case study. In: Egbu, C and Lou, E C W (Eds.), Proceedings 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2011, Bristol, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 563–72.

Leblanc, H, Thomson, C, Cameron, I and Nitithamyong, P (2013) Developing a planned work process model for housing associations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(03), 232-49.

McCarthy C, Thomson D and Dainty A (2013) Mainstreaming equality in construction . In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (Eds.), Proceedings 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 273–282.

Menzies, B, Emmanuel, R, Thomson, C and Walton, J (2010) Creating the conditions that facilitate the development of equitable, low carbon communities in Scotland. In: Egbu, C (Ed.), Proceedings 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1467–76.

Morrey N, Dainty A, Thomson D and Pasquire C (2013) Problematisation of the shift from products to services. In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (Eds.), Proceedings 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 655–665.

Morrison, S, Callaghan, N, Tong, M and Thomson, C (2022) Quantity Surveyors Incorporating Circularity at Early Project Design Stage: A Literature Review. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 691-700.

O'Keeffe, D J, Thomson, D S and Dainty, A R J (2014) An illustration of the development of a strategy for evaluating the design of hospitals within a practice order network. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds.), Proceedings 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1263–72.

O’Keeffe, D, Thomson, D and Dainty, A (2015) Evaluating the design of hospitals within a practice order network. Construction Management and Economics, 33(05), 415-27.

O’Keeffe D J, Thomson, D S and A R J Dainty (2012) Beyond scoring: advancing a new approach to the design evaluation of NHS buildings. In: Smith, S.D (Ed.), Proceedings 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 67–76.

Poston, A, Emmanuel, R and Thomson, C (2010) Developing holistic frameworks for the next generation of sustainability assessment methods for the built environment. In: Egbu, C (Ed.), Proceedings 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1487–96.

Rodger, D, Callaghan, N and Thomson, C (2018) Are Retrofitted Social Houses Sufficiently Reflecting the Holistic Health and Wellbeing Requirements of Older People?. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Queen’s University, Belfast, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 219–228.

Rodger, D, Callaghan, N and Thomson, C (2019) The Integration of Retrofit Practice within Social Housing. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 832-841.

Rodger, D, Callaghan, N and Thomson, C S (2020) The loosening control of social housing: creating a holistic retrofit system for an ageing population through the lens of governmentality. Construction Management and Economics, 38(12), 1101–21.

Rodríguez-Labajos, L, Thomson, C S and O’Brien, G (2021) Applying constructivist grounded theory in co-production research: a case study exploring its potential and lessons for construction management research. Construction Management and Economics, 39(05), 369–82.

Rodriguez-Labajos, L, Thomson, C and O'Brien, G (2017) A Critical Analysis Of Strategic Performance Measurement In Supporting Estate Decisions In NHS Scotland . In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 33rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2017, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 572–581.

Rodriguez-Labajos, L, Thomson, C and O'Brien, G (2016) Exploring the Attributes and KPIs Adopted by International Healthcare Providers to Measure the Performance of Their Estates at the Strategic Level. In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (Eds.), Proceedings 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1213–1223.

Root, D S, Thorpe, A, Thomson, D S, Austin, S A and Hammond, J W (2003) Design chains: introducing supply chain management into the construction design process. Journal of Construction Procurement, 9(02), 29–39.

Sinha, S, Kumar, B and Thomson, A (2006) Measuring project complexity: a project manager's tool. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2(03), 187–202.

Soto, C, Thomson, C S and Uti Nchor, J (2024) Realizing the potential for circularity in Glasgow through the socio-spatial dimension of urban systems. Building Research & Information, 52(08), 957-83.

Thomson, C and El-Haram, M (2014) Potential and implications of sustainability action plans: Lessons from the Greater Middlehaven Regeneration Project. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(01), 108-22.

Thomson, C P H (2016) From point cloud to building information model: capturing and processing survey data towards automation for high quality 3D models to aid a BIM process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London.

Thomson, C S (2006) A study of the innovation process within the construction project environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Division of Civil Engineering, University of Dundee.

Thomson, C S and El-Haram, M (2011) Exploring the potential of sustainability action plans within construction projects. In: Egbu, C and Lou, E C W (Eds.), Proceedings 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2011, Bristol, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1085–94.

Thomson, C S and El-Haram, M A (2019) Is the evolution of building sustainability assessment methods promoting the desired sharing of knowledge amongst project stakeholders?. Construction Management and Economics, 37(08), 433–60.

Thomson, C S and Munns, A K (2010) Managing the implementation of component innovation within construction projects. In: Egbu, C (Ed.), Proceedings 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 1121–0.

Thomson, C S and Munns, A K (2004) Successfully implementing system innovations within the construction project environment. In: Khosrowshahi, F (Ed.), Proceedings 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2004, Edinburgh, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 839–46.

Thomson, C S, El-Haram, M A and Emmanuel, R (2009) Mapping knowledge during sustainability assessment within a PPP school project. In: Dainty, A R J (Ed.), Proceedings 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2009, Nottingham, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 991–1001.

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.

Thomson, C, Mickovski, S and Orr, C (2014) Promoting double loop learning in flood risk management in the Scottish context. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds.), Proceedings 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 1185–94.

Thomson, D (2011) A pilot study of client complexity, emergent requirements and stakeholder perceptions of project success. Construction Management and Economics, 29(01), 69–82.

Thomson, D S, Austin, S A, Devine-Wright, H and Mills, G R (2003) Managing value and quality in design. Building Research & Information, 31(05), 334–45.

Thomson, D S, Austin, S A, Mills, G R and Devine-Wright, H (2013) Practitioner understanding of value in the UK building sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(03), 214-31.

Thomson, D S, Austin, S A, Root, D S, Thorpe, A and Hammond, J W (2006) A problem-solving approach to value-adding decision making in construction design. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13(01), 43–61.

Thomson, D S, Carter, K and Grant, F (2017) Unpacking cohort social ties: The appropriateness of perceived social capital to graduate early career performance in construction project teams. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 13(04), 299-316.

Thomson, D, Kaka, A, Pronk, L and Alalouch, C (2012) The use of freelisting to elicit stakeholder understanding of the benefits sought from healthcare buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 309-23.

Thomson, W (2015) China constructs: Architecture, labor, and value on a Chinese construction site, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , New York University.