BIM-enabled built-asset information management conceptual framework: A case of public university buildings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. e33026 - e33026
Published: June 1, 2024
The
integration
of
BIM
with
other
digital
advancements
has
demonstrably
led
to
an
increase
performance
in
the
Architecture,
Engineering,
Construction
and
Operation
(AECO)
industry.
This
not
only
is
showing
promising
results
boosting
industry's
performance,
but
also
productivity
promotes
data-driven
decision-making.
Despite
these
benefits,
there
are
limited
studies
that
address
data
for
managing
built-assets
general
developing
countries
particular.
To
fill
this
gap,
a
closer
assessment
current
built-asset
information
management
practice
necessary.
examines
how
processes
and/or
technology
can
be
seamlessly
integrated
into
existing
practices.
In
regard,
study
aims
provide
valuable
insights
increasing
maturity
by
integrating
BIM.
uses
case-based
research
design
using
(universities
Addis
Ababa)
as
public
building
representative
capture
prevailing
practices
Ethiopian
buildings.
findings
reveal
traditional
paper-based
still
dominate
built-assets.
leads
difficulties
terms
loss,
unavailability,
inaccuracy,
unreliability,
all
which
detrimental
overall
performance.
Based
on
findings,
conceptual
framework
designed
improve
help
owners,
end-users,
managers
defining
requirements
BIM-enabled
asset
management.
delineates
structured
definition
validation
various
from
varying
sources.
utilizes
platform
single
source
truth
offers
comprehensive
solution
identified
challenges.
holds
significant
promise
improving
within
context.
Language: Английский
Exploration of university students’ experiences with social connectedness in digital space in hybrid teaching and learning environment, the role of lecturers (leaders)
Facilities,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Purpose
Although
attention
has
been
given
to
student’
issues
at
university
level,
the
literature
on
social
connectedness
in
digital
space
within
hybrid
teaching
environment
universities
is
relatively
limited.
The
purpose
of
this
study
explore
tertiary
students’
experiences
and
learning
environment.
Design/methodology/approach
This
explores
spaces
using
qualitative
research
approach
gather
data
through
12
one-on-one
interviews
18
participants’
focus
group
discussions.
Findings
findings
indicate
that
with
proper
virtual
facility
management
use,
students
experience
interaction
involvement;
support
care;
valued
relationships;
interdependence
Research
limitations/implications
Given
scope,
design
method,
limitations
can
be
addressed
future
research.
Originality/value
unique
it
extends
knowledge
by
providing
insight
into
how
a
sub-Saharan
Africa
developing
country
context
as
well
role
education.
Managerial
implications
are
provided.
Language: Английский
Enhancing Strategic Decision-Making in Asset Management Through BIM-Enabled Asset Information Modelling (AIM) for Public Buildings in Ethiopia: A Fuzzy-AHP Analysis
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(23), P. e40824 - e40824
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Language: Английский
Employee Job Crafting Behaviour and its Antecedents: A Study of Psychological Safety, Psychological Autonomy, and Task Competence
Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Abstract
Proactive
employee
behaviour
(e.g.,
job
crafting)
and
aligning
jobs
with
abilities,
needs,
preferences
have
been
accorded
the
potential
for
several
organisationally
desirable
outcomes.
This
study
addresses
two
gaps
in
existing
literature:
lack
of
empirical
research
on
inherent
predisposition
psychological
safety
(PS),
autonomy
(PA),
task
competence
(TC)
to
JCB
limited
investigation
underlying
mechanisms
these
relationships.
uses
demands-resources
theory
examine
influence
PS,
PA,
TC
moderating
role
crafting
self-efficacy
A
statistical
regression
test
(aided
by
Process
Micro)
was
applied
data.
The
found
that
significantly
influenced
job-crafting
behaviour,
while
did
not.
Job
moderated
effects,
being
more
impactful
when
is
low.
contributes
understanding
JCB’s
antecedents
boundary
conditions,
demand-job
resource
theoretical
model
a
valuable
organisational
factor
needed
address
this
knowledge
gap,
thus
providing
insights
theory-building
practical
interventions.
As
its
proposed
are
malleable,
highlights
resources
improve
workplace.
Language: Английский