Research Group

The Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (IaSE) research group is an initiative born out of the new School of the Built Environment and Engineering. IaSE creates a focus for the development and growth of research in Built Environment disciplines through themed research sub-groups and cross-disciplinary networks.

Vision

"Supporting the Construction and Property industries through research"

Mission

To work in collaboration with the construction and property industries to develop research and development in the built environment

IaSE Research Sub-Groups

• Construction and Facilities Management
• Housing
• Transport

IaSE Research Areas

1. Building Structures and Materials
2. Construction and Project Management
3. Facilities Management
4. Housing Management and Maintenance
5. Inclusive Design
6. Pedagogy in the Built Environment
7. Sustainable Construction and Development
8. Transport Studies
9. Urban Regeneration
10. Waste and Recycling

IaSE Research Networks

• Inclusive Design
• Inclusive Transport

Research Projects

• ABECAS (2004-2005)
• CONNECT – In collaboration with the University of Salford (2005-2008)
• Cycle Design Guidelines (2003-05)
• Employer Engagement in Regeneration (2007-2008)
• Evaluation of benefits of cycling and walking (2004-2005)
• FUTIS – In collaboration with Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2006 - )
• Housing maintenance requirements of the Radcliffe renewal area (2001-2003)
• Monitoring of English Cycling Demonstration Towns (2006-2008)
• Variation in use of the bicycle in England and Wales (2004-2005)

Research Students

• Gabriel Olusegun - An Investigation of the Role of Facilities Management in Selected Housing Estates in Lagos State, Nigeria
• Jane Hunter - The development and use, in infrastructure, planning and monitoring, of cycle user effort profiles, relative to hilliness, stops and starts
• Meshari Al-Mekaimi - The role of the construction project manager on construction projects in Kuwait
• Anthony Higham - Housing Maintenance: A sustainable maintenance prioritisation model
• Olusayo Oyebanji - Housing Management and Maintenance as means of enhancing property value in private and public estates in Lagos State, Nigeria
• Felicity (Fred) Rawlinson - A Culture for Concern? A study of construction site culture and its impact on health & safety within the industry
• Louise Johnson - New CDM Regulations 2007: The designer's perspective and impact on Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
• Simon Harrison - Creating successful acquisitions at ROK Property Solutions: The importance of people and communications in mergers and acquisitions