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Papers by Chris Goodier

Routledge eBooks, Mar 1, 2016

Building Simulation Conference proceedings, Aug 7, 2017

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, Feb 25, 2020

Building and Environment, Aug 1, 2020

Sustainable Cities and Society, Feb 1, 2014

Energy Policy, Mar 1, 2014

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Aug 1, 2013

Local Environment, Jun 19, 2013

Loughborough University eBooks, 2016

This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in Actor Networks of Plan... more This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in Actor Networks of Planning Exploring the Influence of Actor Network Theory on 1st March 2016, available online: http://www.routledge.com/9781138886407.

The UK has set an ambitious plan to substantially cut its GHG emissions. In order to meet this 20... more The UK has set an ambitious plan to substantially cut its GHG emissions. In order to meet this 2050 target of 80% reduction, the UK is facing a significant challenge of restructuring its energy system. One of the ways to do so is to introduce wider use of decentralised energy systems. There is, however, a significant lack of understanding regarding which main factors actually drive these urban energy projects. Following semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, nine UK and four international exemplar cases have been analysed and critiqued in order to demonstrate and investigate the variety and inter-relationship of the drivers encouraging their implementation. The role of regulation and belief in sustainability as drivers for implementing innovative urban energy initiatives are explored, as are the differing impacts of these drivers in the UK and abroad. This paper demonstrates that currently there is a lack of investigation into the motivations of the organisation to implement decentralised energy (DE) projects. Thus, it is important to focus on understanding the reasons why companies might improve environmental performance, as this could aid authorities in formulating more appropriate policies to enhance this improvement.

Energy and Buildings, Oct 1, 2020

Abstract Prolonged overheating can have serious cumulative effects on human health, resulting in ... more Abstract Prolonged overheating can have serious cumulative effects on human health, resulting in heat exhaustion, heatstroke and even death. The frequency and severity of heatwaves will increase considerably in the future as a result of accelerating climatic changes compounded by increasing urbanisation. A recent overheating risk-assessment methodology, Technical Memorandum (TM)59: 2017 was developed by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) to address this problem, by providing a consistent framework for the evaluation of overheating risks in new homes. TM59 has for the first time highlighted the importance of including corridor heat transfer effects in the dynamic modelling of multi-residential dwellings. This paper investigates the strengths and limitations of current approaches to the modelling of corridors, based on a case study of three energy-efficient flats located in London. The results of modelling in accordance with TM59 guidance are compared with alternative approaches, using more realistic occupancy and weather information, and compared to empirically measured data. The findings of this study indicate that current practices in Building Performance Simulation (BPS) are likely to under-estimate the actual air temperatures in corridors. This study highlights the need for further research into the way in which corridors, flats and their interconnecting ventilation and heat transfer networks are commonly discretised in BPS models.

Purpose This paper aims to identify and discuss how process and people factors influence the succ... more Purpose This paper aims to identify and discuss how process and people factors influence the successful implementation of organisational interface management in offsite bathroom construction. Design/methodology/approach A literature review identified 16 process and people factors. A mixed method approach was used to analyse data from eight offsite bathroom case study projects. A ranking approach determined the main process and people factors, consequently analysed using (Minitab) Frequency analysis, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test and thematic analysis to establish the contributing sub-factors and their inter-relationships, to each other and to the literature. These factors and sub-factors formed the final conceptual model, bringing together interface management and offsite bathroom construction. Findings The nine factors instrumental to the conceptual model include six process factors: procurement, design management, supply chain management, health and safety, tolerance and quality and three people factors: communication, client/design team and project manager, reflecting the construction industry focus on hard processes over soft. The role of the project manager and communication, however, are the main factors which contribute to overall project success. Direct management of the offsite works by the contractor’s project manager is also highly significant. Research limitations/implications Limitations include the (UK) geographical focus of the research and the focus on bathroom pods in buildings. Social implications The research recognises three people (social) factors: communication, client/design team and project manager, with the first and third being the main factors which contribute to overall project success. Originality/value Originality stems from the focus on organisational interface management and how this relates to offsite bathroom construction (a practice gaining considerable momentum in industry) and the resultant model. Being grounded on more than one body of academic literature as well as 8 case studies and 82 industry interviews, there is value to both researchers and construction industry practitioners alike.

Nanotechnology involves working at a sub microscopic level with particles or structures which are... more Nanotechnology involves working at a sub microscopic level with particles or structures which are 1-100 nm in size – one nanometre being a billionth of a metre. Nanotechnology has the potential to reduce certain health and safety risks in the construction industry. It also offers improved material functionality and performance. However, there are unresolved concerns regarding the health risk from some nanomaterials. It is important that the adoption of these new materials does not increase the risk of occupational ill-health, described by Gibb et al (2006) as a ‘slow accident’. The IOSH-funded research on which this paper is based is assessing the use and benefits of nanomaterials in construction through literature review and interviews with industry stakeholders. The research is also exploring the potential for harm, particularly during demolition and recycling at end of life, by testing nano-enabled construction products in a laboratory environment.

Springer eBooks, Aug 6, 2017

Construction research and innovation, Apr 3, 2018

Patch repairs are a common repair technique for corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete structures.... more Patch repairs are a common repair technique for corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete structures. However, this repair method is sometimes associated with limited durability and in many cases further corrosion damage has been noted around the repaired patches, a phenomenon known as the “incipient anode” effect. The diagnosis of this problem is widely reported to be macrocell activity. It is deemed that the cause of incipient anodes is the loss of the natural cathodic protection provided by the corroding steel to the steel in the parent concrete adjacent to the patch repair. This diagnosis is based on very limited data. Indeed potential measurements on field structures repaired with proprietary materials have provided data that suggest that macrocell activity is not a cause of incipient anode formation but it is a consequence. Alternative mechanisms that may cause incipient anode activity include repair/parent material interface effects, residual chloride contamination within the parent concrete, and/or vibration damage to the steel/parent concrete interface during repair area preparation. The aim of the work presented here was to assess the impact of macrocell activity on the formation of incipient anodes around the perimeter of repairs in patch-repaired reinforced concrete structures. This was examined based on a major multi-storey car park and a bridge structure both located in the UK. The analysis challenges the view that macrocell activity is a cause of incipient anode formation. Indeed this work shows that the data supporting the existing diagnosis is not convincing and suggests that macrocell activity is primarily a consequence of incipient anode formation and the cause probably, results from other factors.

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Sep 1, 2008