2006-07 - Construction Innovation

Education and training
Construction Innovation continuing scholars 2006–07
Name Degree Project title
University
participant
Principal academic
supervisor
Industry
supervisor
Expected
graduation
date
1.
Joanne
Jakovich
PhD
Research title: A model of
Adaptive Soundspace
Installation.
University of
Sydney
Dr Kirsty Beilharz
David Marchant
Woods Bagot
11
January
2008
Joanne’s research will develop a model for the application of sensor-based audio environments in architectural design and construction.
Software development will deliver a set of soundspace modules to support the integration of sensor and audio hardware into the built environment.
The intended benefits to industry include the potential for interaction beyond traditional computer interfaces with the next generation of “smart”
buildings and environments.
2.
Brett
Mayze
PhD
Multilevel approach to
safety culture in
construction industry
QUT
Associate Professor
Lisa Bradley
Dean Cipolla
John Holland
Group
23
October
2008
Brett’s research identified a multilevel model to measure safetly culture that facilities benchmarking across the construction industry and identifies
the key drives and characteristtics of an effective safely culture. The research will also measure and compare construction ‘safely culture’ over time
and across sites. The intended benefits to industry will be identifing the impact safety leadership training can have for a large construction.
3.
Judy
Kraatz
PhD
Critical success factors
associated with major
construction projects
QUT
Dr Karen Manley
Scott Stewart
Brisbane City
Council
22
May
2009
Judy’s research will establish a value-mapping framework applicable to Australian public sector agencies via a decision-making methodology to
assist project teams to highlight and track key decision points and options. The intended benefits to industry include improved ability to better
identify and align project outcomes and impacts with stated corporate objectives as well as assist in managing risks and minimise possible
ecological and social harm.
4.
Craig
Furneaux
PhD
Policy networks:
Demonstrating their presence,
structure and network
QUT
Professor Kerry Brown
and Dr Amanda
Gudmundsson
30
May
2008
Craig’s research will demonstrate the existence, structure and influence of networks of construction industry organisations on public policy.
Research approaches will enable the triangulation of results and elicitation of the interaction and influence of inter-organisational networks of
actors on policy processes. The intended benefits to industry include an improved understanding of inter-organisational relationships in the
construction industry, and how these relationships in turn are able to influence government policy.
1. Joanne Jakovich 2. Brett Mayze 3. Judy Kraatz 4. Craig Furneaux
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