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Papers by Andrew Baldwin

Building and Environment, 2017

International Journal of Ventilation, Dec 1, 2015

Abstract This paper reports on research to analyze the indoor air quality (IAQ) and the concentra... more Abstract This paper reports on research to analyze the indoor air quality (IAQ) and the concentration and varying patterns of CO2, formaldehyde and TVOC in commercial buildings located in Chongqing, South-West China. Two buildings were monitored during the day over two weeks in the summer period. One was a completed building that had been fully operational for several years. This building is termed the ‘non-renovated’ building. The other was a commercial building of similar age that was currently undergoing renovation on one of the main retail floors. This building is termed the ‘partial renovation’ building. The results of the study show that indoor TVOC pollution is a prominent issue in commercial buildings with typical pollution rates exceeding recommended standard levels by 58.9% (partial renovation) and 19.6% (non-renovated), respectively. There were significant correlations between indoor environmental parameters, especially the three indoor air pollutants (p<0.05, Spearman). The three main factors influencing the concentration of the indoor air pollutants were: the time of the day; the floor layout; and the different retail functional areas in particular the supermarket, catering services, leather goods and cosmetics. The findings present proposals for optimized ventilation control strategies and contribute to the application of ventilation in similar commercial and business environments.

Indoor and Built Environment, Nov 10, 2017

Energy Policy, Feb 1, 2018

Building and Environment, Dec 1, 2017

Applied Ergonomics, Mar 1, 2015

Building and Environment, Jun 1, 2017

Building and Environment, Nov 1, 2016

Building and Environment, 2016

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Nov 20, 2017

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a detailed case study on the methods and organisa... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a detailed case study on the methods and organisational structure used for controlling the time schedule for a large and complex project. The paper discusses the use of “project controlling”, a term used to describe project control by a third-party organisation. Design/methodology/approach The researchers used action research to collect data for the case study. A member of the research team was a “participant-observer” on the project on a day-to-day basis for a period of 18 months collecting and analysing data which were subsequently analysed by a mixed methods approach. Findings The use of a “Project Controlling Unit” operated by an independent adviser organisation has significant advantages over traditional methods. It can provide timely, consolidated, independent guidance to the client and assistance to other participating organisations. Research limitations/implications The research has confirmed the effectiveness of the method on the project under study. Practical implications The findings provide guidance for enhanced project control on large complex infrastructural projects that will be of interest to other researchers, other clients and other construction organisations both within China and internationally. Social implications Organisations that seek to develop Project Controlling Units to implement the methods described in this paper will need to review their recruitment and training strategies to ensure that appropriate and experienced staffs are engaged. Originality/value The paper extends the knowledge relating to “project controlling” method. The findings provide additional insights to progress reporting and the management of construction production on HOPSCA and other large infrastructural projects.

Household Hazardous Waste Management, 2017

Process modelling has become an established tool whereby the information requirements of the desi... more Process modelling has become an established tool whereby the information requirements of the design team may be identified, mapped, modelled and then reviewed to ensure that the final design and the design process take cognisance of all the stakeholders involved within the project. Over the last decade several techniques and products based on this approach have emerged. The ADePT technique developed from initial research at Loughborough University has been used for the management of the design of a range of infrastructure projects and engineering products. The methodology that has subsequently evolved has helped to: ensure the rigorous planning of design; control design deliverables; manage customer expectations, assist with change management; and ensure the development of robust process and control systems. Over this period the approach described in this chapter has been implemented on over 40 projects in the UK and worldwide, with a total contract value of over £4Bn Evidence of th...

Environmental Technology Reviews, 2016

Solid waste (SW) management is a challenge across the globe due to the increasing diversity of wa... more Solid waste (SW) management is a challenge across the globe due to the increasing diversity of waste characteristics and lack of effective implementation of consistent waste policies accompanied by changing lifestyles, increased production processes and rapid urbanization. To date, fewer papers have been published in international literature on a comparative analysis of SW management in developed, developing and lesser developed countries. To fill that gap, this comparative review aims to analyse SW management pratices in lesser developed, developing and developed countries, using existing data from 2005 to 2015, from major scientific journals, Waste Management; Resources, Conservation and Recycling; Journal of Environmental Management and Waste Management and Research, covering both quantitative and qualitative data to draw experiences from developed countries for improving SW management efficiency in lesser developed and developing countries. The findings from the comparative review indicate that SW management in lesser developed and developing countries is not well established and inefficient. Key issues were identified around lack of cooperation among stakeholders, institutional structural weaknesses, lack of legislated recycling, ad hoc and uncoordinated approaches. This paper provides the critical aspects that could be useful to policy- and decision-makers when developing, designing, and making adjustments and implementing efficient SW management systems in developing and lesser developed countries.

E-Waste in Transition - From Pollution to Resource, 2016

High-rise building is characterized by its repetitive design in floor plan which is compartmental... more High-rise building is characterized by its repetitive design in floor plan which is compartmentalized into individual units. The design of high-rise buildings is different from other forms of residential and commercial buildings because of the repetition of construction and the cycle-time for the completion of each floor. This paper describes research that has been carried out to investigate how information modelling and an optimization technique known as Design Structure Matrix, DSM, application can increase the design efficiency of ...

Computing in Civil …, Jun 1, 1995

... CE Database Search | Descriptions | Search Tips | Subject Heading List. Simulating Quality Wi... more ... CE Database Search | Descriptions | Search Tips | Subject Heading List. Simulating Quality Within the Design Process. by Andrew Baldwin , Simon Austin , Antony Thorpe , and TarekHassan pp. 1475-1482 Purchase Information Permissions for Reuse ...

Proc., CIB2007-117 World Building Congress, 2007

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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability, 2004

There is a growing recognition in developing countries of community-based infrastructure procurem... more There is a growing recognition in developing countries of community-based infrastructure procurement and its potential to achieve sustainable development. The advantages of such an approach are that it encourages participative negotiation of activities and speedier implementation, the use of local resources, skills and appropriate technology, and entrepreneurship within communities. These wider socio-economic impacts arising from community-partnered micro-projects can lead to more sustainable infrastructure through meeting local stakeholders’ needs, community empowerment and capacity building. This paper describes the development and use of performance indicators for community-contracted urban infrastructure provision in low-income communities in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In particular, these indicators refer to the dimensions of time and cost; some key performance yardsticks are also proposed. The urban infrastructure and services referred to in these cases are the facilities ...