Achieving seamless component composition through scenario-based deep adaptation and generation.
Journal Article
Liu, X., Wang, B. H. (. & Kerridge, J. (2005)
Achieving seamless component composition through scenario-based deep adaptation and generation. Science of Computer Programming. 56, 157-170. doi:10.1016/j.scico.2004.11.010. ISSN 0167-6423
Mismatches between pre-qualified existing components and the particular reuse context in applications have been a major factor hindering component reusability and successful c...
Exploring and examining assessment data via a matrix visualisation
Conference Proceeding
Graham, M., & Kennedy, J. (2004)
Exploring and examining assessment data via a matrix visualisation. In M. F. Costabile (Ed.), Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI) 2004, 158-162. doi:10.1145/989863.989886
OPAL (Online PArtner Lens) is an application designed to match project requirements with suitable teams and individuals, and as part of its matching process features an evalua...
The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs.
Journal Article
Wong, A. & Sloan, B. (2003)
The challenge of designing a computer network system: A snapshot of UK construction SMEs. International Journal of Strategic Property Management. 7, 107-118. ISSN 1648-715X
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been widely used in the UK construction industry for the last two decades. A prolific development in ICT with a wide range o...
Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach.
Journal Article
Taylor, M. D., & Wamuziri, S. (2002)
Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 7, 75-90
This paper presents the application of real option-pricing theory to the appraisal of advanced construction technology (ACT) investment opportunities. Discounted cash flow app...
End-user perspectives on the uptake of computer supported cooperative working.
Journal Article
Turner, S. & Turner, P. (2002)
End-user perspectives on the uptake of computer supported cooperative working. Journal of Organizational and End User Computing. 14, 3-15. doi:10.4018/joeuc.2002040101. ISSN 1546-2234
Researchers in Information Systems have produced a rich collection of meta-analyses and models to further understanding of factors influencing the uptake of information techno...
A web of contradictions.
Journal Article
Turner, S. & Turner, P. (2001)
A web of contradictions. Interacting with Computers. 14, 1-14. doi:10.1016/S0953-5438(01)00039-X. ISSN 0953-5438
We describe our use of contradictions, a concept central to a popular formulation of activity theory, to derive requirements of a new technical system to support an administra...
Describing team work with activity theory.
Journal Article
Turner, S. & Turner, P. (2001)
Describing team work with activity theory. Cognition, Technology and Work. 3, 127-139. doi:10.1007/PL00011528. ISSN 1435-5558
The proposal that activity theory might serve as a model or theory for computer-supported cooperative working remains an open question. Here we demonstrate the usefulness of a...