The researchers developed and tested a hybrid physical/digital toolset for architectural
prototyping, named “Ph2D,” which allows adjustments in a physical floorplan model to be …

Collaboration is key to the success of construction project delivery. Several researchers
have realised the importance of collaboration for health and safety (H&S) performance. The …

The design of a sustainable building should include a reduction of its energy consumption,
by considering the embodied energy and CO 2 emissions generated during material …

The architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management (AEC/FM) industry is
undergoing a digital transformation, and digital assets are emerging to support the …

Purpose This study aims to analyze the facilities managers' involvement over the project life
cycle phases (PLP), based on theoretical knowledge, consensus from empirical assessment …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current practices of the early facilities
management (FM) involvement during the design development and review stages (DDRS) …

Purpose This paper aims to focus on deliberate actions by the building client to integrate
knowledge of facilities management, in particular building operation, in design and …

The design phase is when most critical decisions are made in terms of building
maintainability. However, process-oriented empirical studies that identify problem factors …

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used as a research platform for investigating human
responses to environmental variables. While VR provides tremendous advantages in terms …

Construction projects typically progress through four primary phases, namely planning,
design, implementation, and operation. This study discusses the facility manager's (FM) role …