Social scientists have explored why farmers engage in conservation activities for a number of decades, yet there is still large degree unexplained variation and lack understanding about the factors that contribute to, or inhibit, farmer conservation. Our goal with this article to outline an agenda future social science research exploring behaviors agricultural systems. We believe greater reflection on what avenues need further exploration will lead improved scientific ultimately uptake by farmers.

One of the most difficult problems in construction is taking objective decisions. A decision-making process very complicated and time consuming (due to complex nature projects). Many experts with extensive knowledge industry take subjective decisions related verbal methods decision-making. Difficulties are mostly creation a set relevant criteria, providing answers decision-maker’s questions. proper criteria mathematical tools (such as computer calculation algorithms multi-criteria analysis)...

Sustainability involves continuously enhancing processes to yield long-term environmental, economic, and social benefits. The construction industry necessitates innovative practical approaches in both education practice foster sustainable development. This study contributes the discourse on sustainability engineering by presenting outcomes of European-funded project “CLOEMC VI—Common Learning Outcomes for European Managers Construction”. main aim this is investigate practices civil from...

Construction program, spatial, architectural, and structural decisions taken in the early stages of a project have significant impact on meeting goals needs client. The use principles methods value management allows for an in-depth analysis assumptions from investor’s perspective leads to best ratio project’s utility value/sustainability price its implementation. However, literature sources state that optimization economic takes place only preimplementation phase project. This paper presents...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a broad practitioner’s overview recent trade union history in the UK, and investigate organised labour’s prospects decades ahead. Design/methodology/approach based on review relevant literature documentation from period 1964 2014. Findings This concludes that past 50 years has been change turbulence for movement, suggests likely remain case come. Although external political economic factors will have significant bearing unions’ prospects,...

The paper presents possibilities of Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques and relevant software for decision making optimization in construction. Some description BIM elements needed construction investment process. Authors chosen tools - point reference method. Paper consist also practical example suggested methodology use choice the best location office building.

Investment and construction plans, architectural decisions, spatial technology-related decisions made at the early stages of a project have significant impact on meeting investment goals customer expectations. Decision making is very time-consuming complicated process (due to complexity processes). The whole difficulty comes specifying appropriate criteria for assessing given activities, providing answers questions decision-making bodies. A set mathematical tools (such as computer algorithms...

This paper discusses the approaches of Polish construction managers in terms their preferences for use two most popular project management (PM) standards and methodologies, namely PMBoK PRINCE2.Our empirical survey was carried out a group experts involved 192 SME companies from sector.The answers to questionnaire were carefully analysed interpreted with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Method.The results show what can affect choice methodology, particular focus on such latent variables as...

One of the most important subjects geomechanics research is finding mathematical relationships which could correctly describe behavior soil under loading. Safety every engineering structure depends strongly on accuracy and correctness this description. As laboratory tests show, macroscopic properties are complicated. Therefore, working out appropriate load-settlement considered to be a very difficult tasks solve. A majority constitutive models proposed date concern mineral soils there little...

Abstract A satisfactory model of the biopotentials propagating through human body is essential for medical diagnostics, particularly cardiovascular diseases. In our study, we develop theory, that propagation biopotential cardiac origin (ECG signal) may be treated as low-frequency endogenous electromagnetic wave body. We show within this approach, velocity ECG signal can theoretically estimated, like any other and physical medium, from refraction index tissue in an appropriate frequency...

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to present and analyse the decision-making problem faced by a future house owner - selection optimal solution building thermal insulation in relation selected criteria, both related costs benefits. selecting best solutions construction sector widely discussed science literature. In paper, authors decided solve raised using Entropy method.

Knowledge on construction project management is a key issue in today's industry across Europe. This applies to the whole range of participants from inception conclusion undertakings thereby involving professionals focusing distinct perspectives yet working for common goal. Several countries Europe, with special relevance UK, have developed substantial knowledge this topic through academic courses, professional training and experience practitioners. Other not achieved stage but need prepare...

One of the most difficult problems in construction is to take objective decision, especially for selection technology and material solutions. Decision making process very complicated time consuming (due complex nature projects). Many experts, with extensive knowledge Construction Industry, subjective decisions, related verbal methods decision making. Difficulties are mostly creation relevant criteria set, answering maker questions. Set proper mathematical tools could significantly improve...

Abstract Knowledge on construction project management is a key issue in today's industry across Europe. This applies to the whole range of participants from inception conclusion undertakings thereby involving professionals focusing distinct perspectives yet working for common goal. Several countries Europe, with special relevance UK, have developed substantial knowledge this topic through academic courses, professional training and experience practitioners. Other not achieved stage but need...

Lessons learned is a facetious title. Unfortunately, it very likely that little was from the 2008 Midwest floods. We continue to ignore complex array of conditions contributed conservation tragedy occurred in early summer 2008. While most see these damages as tragic, they also view natural disaster—a disaster sense causes were too much rain short period at wrong time year. It widespread acceptance this incomplete explanation floods hinders any meaningful lessons be learned. A complete would...

This article discusses the impact of economic, environmental and legal policies on management companies involved in investment projects area industrial construction Poland.Our empirical research relied conducting a survey group managers experts.The 158 Polish from SME sector dealing construction.The questionnaire responses were thoroughly analysed interpreted with use method called exploratory factor analysis (EFA).The results provide an insight into successful processes realised by...

This paper presents the current innovative position of Poland against background other EU countries. The evaluation is based on direct and indirect indicators situation Polish economy. It provides answers to a number questions, such as: investing enough in research? Is becoming more attractive place invest progressing towards European Research Area making its research system competitive? figures are not optimistic. In last ten years, R&D investment has increased only by 0,04% real terms...

In this article, the authors consider a completely new approach in design, which is related to use of previously un-adapted technologies known bridge engineering geotechnical issues for prestressing diaphragm wall during deep excavations execution. The technology described here concrete structures. Hazards and methods digging them, such as ceiling method top&down method, are presented. Current problems supporting excavation slopes extensive quantities materials (such steel struts, ground...