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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"proactive planning"”.
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Proactive Planning and Control of Construction Productivity and Cost Using Time Series Data
… new approach can help practitioners to be more proactive so that they can reduce potential risk in the future construction processes, improve efficiency of collaboration and coordination among participants involved in a project, enhance updating on-site plans and schedules, and optimize resource …
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Doing their part? : proactive planning and deliberate avoidance of affordable housing by Massachusetts communities in response to Chapter 40B
… how Chapter 40B has influenced community planning for the development of affordable housing since 2000. Municipal planning staff, land-use board members, and elected officials in five communities on the rapidly-growing edge of metropolitan Boston (Bellingham, Framingham, Marlborough, …
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Resilient decarbonization for the United States : lessons for electric systems from a decade of extreme weather
… weather. By emphasizing targeted hardening, proactive planning, graceful failure, and effective recoveries in the design, operation, and oversight of electric systems in the United States, we can both protect against growing climate risks and catalyze decarbonization efforts --
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Environmental factors influencing the strategic planning of academic libraries : a comparative case study of the universities of Fort Hare and Port Elizabeth libraries
… and quality of information services. Strategic planning, that is widely propagated in business, is being increasingly considered by academic libraries to offer opportunities for proactive planning that can support uncertainties arising from internal and external environments. The aim of this …
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Robust optimization for network-based resource allocation problems under uncertainty
… if ever, executed. Our work examines methods of proactive planning, that is, robust plan generation to protect against future uncertainty. By modeling uncertainties in data corresponding to service times, resource availability, supplies and demands, we can generate solutions that are more robust …
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External risk monitoring and inventory sizing in supply chain disruption mitigation
… Accordingly, there is a need to improve proactive planning and reactive risk decisions to maintain service levels in such an environment. This thesis presents an approach which enhances both risk planning decisions and reaction to disruptive events. The approach consists of a third party …
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An exploration of older people’s perspectives of future homecare in the United Kingdom and principles for its design: A participatory approach
… co-produced future homecare concepts emphasised proactive planning of homecare, to have homecare that addressed the wants and needs of an older person and homecare services from a one-stop shop. Older people wanted homecare that enabled participation, and trustworthy relationships in community. …
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A 'Foodshed' Moment for Planning: Investigating the Role of Food-Sensitive Planning in supporting Cape Town?s Resilience Strategy to strengthen Food Security, using the Philippi Horticultural Area as a case study
… as socio-economic value to Cape Town. However, a proactive planning approach is needed as the PHA is under threat due to land-use pressures from mismanagement of land regulations, planning uncertainty and a lack adequate governance. Thus, there is a need to examine the role of food-sensitive …
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Analyzing the Impact of Wireless Multi-Hop Networking On Vehicular Safety
… to string instability. We also proposed one such proactive method of planning - and that is by controlling the headway time. Through extensive simulations, we obtained results for vehicle safety when some incident is detected abruptly on its course. The results show that proactive planning using …
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The impact of covid-19-driven digital transformation on project management in South Africa
… it also poses potential challenges that require proactive planning. Some of the opportunities associated with the adoption of digital technologies identified include enhanced project team performance, potential cost and time efficiency, improved accessibility to project information, increased …
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City-level law and governance for water security in South Africa
… Hence, cities are expected to engage in proactive planning, preparation, and response measures to address a multitude of threats and challenges to water, to be resilient, sustainable, and secure. The concept of water security emerges as an essential framework to address diverse and …
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Examining the lived experiences of American cosplayers with disabilities: Apparel needs and motivations
… Participants addressed barriers through proactive planning, mental preparation, iterative testing of materials and construction techniques, and the integration of assistive tools and technologies (e.g., lightweight materials, electronic tools, mobility aids, and service animals). …
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Productos Arquitectónicos: Un caso de éxito en medio de los desafíos de la pandemia COVID19. 2018-2022
El presente documento obedece al análisis empresarial de Productos Arquitectónicos en tiempos de crisis identificando estrategias claves y ejemplos prácticos que demuestran la importancia de una gestión eficaz y una planificación proactiva.
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Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Study of the School Reintegration Process
… regarding TBI. There is a need for a proactive means to enhance transition and reintegration of a TBI student from rehabilitation to the traditional school setting. The research study showed the schematic efforts of one school division to integrate a TBI student. This exploratory case …
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Health-Related Quality of Life and Future Care Planning Among Older Adults: Exploring the Role of Hope as a Moderator
… the need for reliance on supportive services. Planning for long-term care needs is a vital component of healthy aging and continued autonomy. Yet, many older adults fail to make plans in advance, perhaps due to differences in personal characteristics.</p><p>The moderating effects of trait hope …