KVAM: model for measuring knowledge management performance of engineering community of practice

The research presents the development of the knowledge value‐adding model (KVAM) for quantitative performance measurement of the community of practice (CoP) of the knowledge management system (KMS) in an A/E consulting firm. The proposed KVAM combines several existing KM theories including knowledge creation spiral, knowledge chain model, and knowledge value added theory to form a process‐level model for measuring the performance of a generic community of practice (CoP). Case study results show that the proposed KVAM provides KM managers with a useful tool not only to monitor the performance of a CoP and its members but also to plan an effective strategy for performance improvement. Unlike the traditional organizational‐level approaches, the proposed KVAM was concluded to better reflect the actual values solely generated by the KMS rather than other management factors.     

A framework for identification and representation of client requirements in the briefing process

The briefing process is critical to the successful delivery of construction projects. Although a number of briefing guides have been developed, attempting to address the problems of briefing, they are often criticized as being too general and implicit. This paper describes a structured framework for identifying and representing client requirements (CRs) in the briefing process. It integrates the value management (VM) methodology with function analysis system technique (FAST) and functional performance specification (FPS) to enable the client organization and project team to systematically identify, clarify and clearly represent CRs in the briefing process. It comprises four interrelated phases: preparation, information, analysis and evaluation. This paper starts with a critical review of previous work in briefing and function analysis, followed by an introduction to the research methodology and detailed illustration of the proposed framework. The use of this framework can facilitate and lead to systematic identification and clarification of client requirements and the formation of a more precise and explicit representation of these requirements. The limitations of the approach are also discussed in the paper.     

Priority setting in maintenance management: a modified multi-attribute approach using analytic hierarchy process

In the current economic climate, budgets for the maintenance of public buildings are unlikely to meet the ever-increasing maintenance needs. Although it is unlikely that this problem can be overcome completely without an injection of further resources, it is possible for government maintenance authorities to improve the situation by ensuring that the best solution in terms of ‘value for money’ is achieved in the planned maintenance programme. A maintenance plan which is based on a rational assessment of priorities and up-to-date knowledge of the condition of the property stock will help to ensure the best use of available resources. Based on the multi-attribute maintenance prioritization model developed by Alan Spedding, Roy Holmes and Qiping Shen at the University of West of England, which is simple in practice and flexible from a management point of view, this paper presents the results of some further research into this area by modifying the original model using an analytical hierarchy process in deciding the weightings of the criteria set out in the prioritization model. This modified model is more quantitative and objective than the original model. The validation of the framework is also discussed.     

Spatial and Social Dimensions of Commuting

Recent changes in the availability of online literature and the speed with which it can be located could greatly alter planners’ use of prior research. We intend this guide to lead planners and planning researchers to more effectively use online bibliographic tools and content. We outline the recent changes, including online electronic abstracting and indexing services that facilitate quick, comprehensive searches for relevant works, and aggregators that permit electronic access to the full text of journal articles. We examine recent developments from the perspectives of planning researchers, planning practitioners, planning employers, and planning journal editors, and recommend how they can act to enhance planners’ access to and benefit from published research.     

整体的把控本质的追求——天津文化中心规划设计实践与思考

通过对天津文化中心建筑集群项目规划理念及实践的介绍,解析其在整体城市设计的把控、建筑设计的本质追求、可持续发展的时代体现等方面的探索,表达了对规划设计核心价值观的思考.     

城镇燃气标志实施综述

介绍城镇燃气标志的概念及分类,探讨了燃气标志的作用、设置及保护。     

喷涂聚脲用底涂和腻子及其行业标准

摘要：介绍了喷涂聚脲用底涂和腻子在聚脲防水涂料应用中的作用及产品应用情况、编制《聚脲用底涂和腻子》行业标准的目的、标准的项目设置及技术指标等主要内容。     

松紧之间 赵磊、董功、庄慎三人谈

文章记述了赵磊、董功和庄慎的三人谈话,交流了直向建筑和阿科米星的设计理念与工作,讨论了关于在地性、建造与细节、实践控制的松紧度、个人风格的反思等话题。     

快速城市化地区保留村庄规划编制框架探讨——以江苏省昆山市保留村庄规划为例

在快速城市化进程中,伴随着大规模的农村人口转变为城市人口,现有的村庄居民点在未来将面临保留、合并或动迁的可能。特别是在快速城市化地区,其未来村庄的发展模式不仅关系到农业发展、农村传统和农民生活,还关系到村庄特色和传统风貌的保护,因此保留村庄的规划编制对于探讨未来村庄的发展十分重要。在对保留村庄的概念、内涵与确定原则进行梳理的基础上,研究围绕江苏省昆山市保留村庄规划的实践进展,探讨了保留村庄规划编制的核心问题。昆山市保留村庄规划从自然、产业、文化、空间和生活等方面出发,引导村庄走特色化、差异化发展道路,为快速城市化地区村庄的发展提供了一种思路。     

防屈曲支撑应用于底部框架-抗震墙砖房加固的研究

针对7度以上(含7度)设防烈度、重点设防类别中小学校舍的底部框架-抗震墙砖房,对于其底部的加固,提出了增设防屈曲支撑的加固方法.首先介绍了防屈曲支撑的组成特点、耗能特性,提出了可以用于防屈曲支撑的三种中心支撑形式,给出了相关的节点构造,最后结合工程实例,对比分析了底部增设剪力墙、增设防屈曲支撑的性能特点,发现对底部框架-抗震墙砖房这种刚度较大的结构,增设防屈曲支撑有利于结构的耗能,可以提高结构整体的抗震延性.