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Awawdeh, S A (2010) The potential of building regulations to improve the energy efficiency of high-rise residential buildings in the Gulf Countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Brooks, T (2020) Implementation and effectiveness of the ISO 9001 quality management system in the construction sector in the UK and Ireland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen's University Belfast.

Burke, R (2014) Risk management in Republic of Ireland PPP toll roads, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Management School, Queen's University Belfast.

Clarke, R N (1988) A managerial approach to forecasting for the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Cockerill, J E (1993) The construction industry in belfast 1800-1914, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Curran, M (2020) External stakeholder management and engagement on urban construction projects in the UK and Ireland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Built and Natural Environment, Queen's University Belfast.

Flynn, C (2020) Risk transfer in operational public private partnerships in the education sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Management School, Queen's University Belfast.

Lisk, D R (2014) Equal opportunities for women in construction trades: Issues of education, training and employment in northern Ireland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Spillane, J P (2013) Challenges and strategies for confined site construction: The case of personnel, plant and material management (PPMM), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

Von Meding, J K (2013) NGO competency-based framework for the delivery of post-disaster reconstruction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: competence; natural disaster; communication; co-operation; leadership; project success; strategic management; professional; Bangladesh; Sri Lanka; case studies; direct observation; interview
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  • URL: https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.602955
  • Abstract:
    With the expected increase in the magnitude and frequency of natural disasters in coming years, more people than ever will be faced with post-disaster reconstruction (PDR) scenarios. Within a complex and turbulent environment it is essential that responding agencies deploy appropriate configurations of competencies to mitigate project barriers that arise. The objectives of this research are a) to examine how theory from disaster management, strategic management and project management can be integrated to develop a theoretical framework for the delivery of PDR projects, b) to investigate current practices of NGOs in delivery of PDR projects, c) to identify appropriate competencies to be deployed by NGOs, including the various configurations that will lead to successful PDR projects and d) to develop a competence-based framework derived from a system dynamics model that will lead to more efficient and effective projects in PDR. Within a mixed-methods approach, the study incorporates 4 case studies in post-tsunami Sri Lanka and 4 case studies in post-cyclone Sidr Bangladesh. Exploratory interviews with expert NGO participants are combined with direct observations, with the resultant data analysed in Decision Explorer. An embedded quantitative element within the case studies allows values to be assigned to a system dynamics model, with mechanisms emerging that contribute to the final theoretical model. The study reveals that NGOs face numerous barriers; organisational, political, economic, ethical, community, professional and environmental. In order to effectively develop and implement strategies to address these barriers, organisations must deploy certain configurations of organisational and operational competencies. These competencies have been categorised into the following clusters: leadership, communication/presentation, creative drive, technical, co-operation, analysis/judgement, organization, adaptation. The theoretical framework and system dynamics model demonstrate how the utilisation of these competencies, deployed in targeted clusters, has the potential to create positive outcomes for beneficiaries as measured by PDR Project Success Indicators (PDRPSls).

Wang, H (2021) BIM-based knowledge management for the use of construction and facilities management knowledge in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Queen's University Belfast.