Dr Jason Von Meding
Senior Lecturer
School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Email:jason.vonmeding@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 6481
Dealing with disaster
Dr Jason von Meding's recent research has focused on the barriers that non-government organisations (NGOs) face in disaster recovery and the reduction in overall project success that arises from lack of competency in essential areas.
As the world faces more frequent and devastating disasters, it is apparent that the many organisations involved in disaster response need to be well prepared for post-disaster reconstruction with competence in disaster management, strategic management and project management. Jason's research addresses the competencies NGOs require in order to develop and implement strategies to address these barriers, and the tools that effectively model competency and predict success for the organisations involved in disaster response and recovery. The aim of the research is to define best practice for NGOs, particularly relating to staff capabilities and create the tools to effectively implement change.
Jason came to the University of Newcastle in 2013 after a number of years teaching and tutoring at Queens University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he also undertook his undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. He currently holds the position within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment of Head of Discipline (Construction Management) and Senior Lecturer within the School of Architecture and Built Environment. He has published over 50 academic articles and secured over $1.3 million in research funding in his career to date.
Following his move to Australia, Jason established the Disaster and Development Research Group within the University, and now fosters collaborative group activities and supervises postgraduate students in disaster and hazard related areas. In 2014, he led successful bids within this group for Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Office for Learning and Teaching project funding. Jason also founded and continues to coordinate CIB W120 Disasters and the Built Environment, a global collective of his research peers.
With funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jason established the Resilience Education Australia-China-Taipei (REACT) Network under the aegis of the Disaster and Development Research Group. A collaboration between the University of Newcastle, Beijing Normal University (China) and Ming Chuan University (Chinese Taipei), REACT aims to facilitate lasting collaboration in the area of disaster resilience including initiating a regional resilience education movement and enabling network partners to strategically lead wider initiatives that protect society from shocks to physical, socio-cultural, politico-economic and natural systems. The Network also aims to develop research collaboration expertise to seek future funding at national and international level, as well as producing interdisciplinary research publications and resilience education initiatives.
Jason engages in humanitarian consultancy for organisations such as Osman Consulting, for whom he heads up Academic Collaborations and Knowledge Transfer. He is regularly invited to speak at international events and conducts disaster management training and organises conferences around the world, including the 'Built Environment DRR Research Forum, to be held in Sendai, Japan, in March 2015, and the 5th International Building Resilience Conference to be held at the University of Newcastle in July 2015.
In recognition of his work since arriving at the University, Jason was awarded a Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Research Award in 2014.
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Dealing with disaster
Dr Von Meding’s recent research has focused on the barriers that non-government organisations (NGOs) face in disaster recovery and the reduction in overall proj
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Jason von Meding is Head of Discipline (Construction Management) and Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia. His research interests include disaster resilience, BIM, strategic management and international construction. He collaborates with a range of industrial and humanitarian partners, and has cultivated a growing international reputation as an emerging researcher in his field. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers, acts as a reviewer for various international publications and has been invited to participate in various scientific committees related to his areas of expertise. In his career to date, he has successfully secured over a million dollars in external research funding and has proven leadership capabilities in both program administration and as part of a research unit.
Since his appointment at the University of Newcastle, he has established the Disaster and Development Research Group, recruited a team of RHD students to the group and founded the Resilience Education Australia-China-Taipei (REACT) Network, with funding from DFAT. He is coordinator of CIB W120 Disasters and the Built Environment, a collective of his research peers, and engages in external humanitarian consultancy.
Research Expertise
Jason has conducted extensive research endeavors in a range of areas including disaster resilience, strategic management and international construction, collaborating with a range of industrial and humanitarian partners. He is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, acts as a reviewer for various international publications and has been invited to participate in scientific committees related to his areas of expertise. Jason has successfully secured over a million dollars in the UK in external research funding and is experienced in the composition of successful research proposals.
Teaching Expertise
Jason has been teaching and tutoring in a university environment since 2006, and before UofN he was on faculty at Queen's University Belfast in the UK. He has experience in the delivery of content including research methods, construction and project management, disaster resilience, post-disaster reconstruction and organisational behaviour and strategy.
Administrative Expertise
Jason has demonstrated leadership capabilities in both programme administration and as part of a research unit. He previously led the research team in Construction Management at Queen's University Belfast before his appointment at University of Newcastle, and was heavily involved in the administration of the Masters programme in Construction and Project Management at QUB. At UoN, Jason is course coordinator for ARBE6604 Professional Practice in Post-Disaster Management, ARBE4302 Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment and ARBE4121B Research in the Built Environment B.
Other Responsibilities: • International Student Recruitment in Asia • School Marketing Committee Member • PhD/Masters Confirmation and Upgrade Chair and Committee Member Positions • Research Ethics Application Reviewer
Collaborations
Jason has established links with various humanitarian sector agencies through field research in South-East Asia, and is meanwhile actively collaborating with several international research networks and organisations: i-Rec, University of Montreal ANDROID, EU resilience network UNISDR, Geneva Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council, USA CIB W120 Disasters and the Built Environment In addition, his research in BIM has enabled the creation of links within the UK construction industry with several commercial partners.
Qualifications
- PhD (Disaster Construction Management), Queens University of Belfast - Ireland
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Architecture), Queens University of Belfast - Ireland
- Bachelor of Architecture, Queens University of Belfast - Ireland
Keywords
- Adaptation
- Building Information Modeling
- Construction Management
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Organisational Behaviour
- Post-Disaster Reconstruction
- Project Management
- Resilience
- Risk Governance
- Systems
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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040604 | Natural Hazards | 30 |
120201 | Building Construction Management and Project Planning | 40 |
150312 | Organisational Planning and Management | 30 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/01/2014 - | Member | Disaster Resilience Conference 2015 Organising Committee Australia |
1/11/2013 - | Guest Editor | Special Issue of the International Journal of Architecture Research (IJAR) Australia |
1/11/2013 - | Co-ordinator | CIB W120 (Working Commission on Disasters and the Built Environment) Australia |
1/11/2011 - 1/03/2013 | Member | Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2013 Organising Committee Viet Nam |
1/07/2010 - 1/04/2013 | Lecturer | Queen's University Belfast School of Planning, Architecture & Civil Engineering United Kingdom |
Awards
Distinction
Year | Award |
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2014 |
Literati Award Winner 2014: Built Environment Project and Asset Management Unknown |
Research Award
Year | Award |
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2014 |
Pro Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research Performance Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
Invitations
Speaker
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2014 |
Building Resilience through Building Information Modeling Organisation: University of Auckland |
2014 |
Building Resilience through Building Information Modeling Organisation: University of Auckland |
2013 |
Disaster and Development Research Organisation: Ministry of Construction Description: Delivered seminars on disaster management research in Vietnamese institutions (National University of Civil Engineering, Ministry of Construction, Disaster Management Centre, Hanoi Architectural University, Ho Chi Minh City Architectural University, Banking University), November 2013. |
2011 |
Critical Success Factors for Construction Quality in Brunei Darussalam Organisation: National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi Description: Delivery of special seminars on construction project management at NUCE, November 2011. |
2011 |
Emergency Management in Developed vs Developing Countries Organisation: Architecture Sans Frontières â UK Description: Delivery of seminar at Architecture Sans Frontieres Summer School. |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
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2016 |
Von Meding JK, Brewer G, Forino G, 'Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Integration in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities', Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, World Scientific Press & Imperial College Press, London (2016)
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Journal article (24 outputs)
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2016 |
Luu TDC, Von Meding JK, Kanjanabootra S, 'Achieving Disaster Resilience In Vietnam¿s Hydropower Industry: A Strategic Investment Solution', International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, (2016)
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2016 |
von Meding J, Wong J, Kanjanabootra S, Taheri Tafti M, 'Competence-based system development for post-disaster project management', Disaster Prevention and Management, 25 375-394 (2016) © 2016, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.Purpose ¿ One of the key elements contributing to successful post-disaster project teams is individual competence. Each project parti... [more] © 2016, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.Purpose ¿ One of the key elements contributing to successful post-disaster project teams is individual competence. Each project participant brings his or her own knowledge, experience and ideas to the collective. The kind of chaotic and fragmented environment that is common in post-disaster scenarios presents specific barriers to the success of projects, which can be mitigated by ensuring that staff members possess competencies appropriate for their deployment to particular contexts. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach ¿ The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, incorporating unstructured interviews to extract key factors of competence, project barriers and strategy, and a subsequent questionnaire survey, designed to quantify the various elements. Interviews were undertaken and analysed using a cognitive mapping procedure, while survey data were processed using SPSS. The data were then utilized in the development of a software prototype using Design Science Research methodology, capable of modelling the deployment of staff under various disaster scenarios. Findings ¿ Analysis of the survey and cognitive mapping data, in conjunction with relevant established frameworks, has allowed the classification of relevant competency elements. These elements have subsequently been measured and modelled into the competency-based tool and developed into a working prototype. Originality/value ¿ The developed system offers novel disaster competency assessment criteria. The system contains a variety of real-life scenarios derived from extensive data collection. These multi-hazard scenarios are embedded with knowledge and competency valuation criteria that can facilitate actors to assess their team¿s knowledge based on selective scenarios. In disaster response, time is a critical element, and this tool assists decision makers. It can enable disaster response actors to evaluate and assemble the appropriate personnel to deploy into disaster areas and into specific types of disaster environment.
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2015 |
Forino G, von Meding J, Brewer GJ, 'A Conceptual Governance Framework for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Integration', International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 6 372-384 (2015) [C1]
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2015 |
Bosher L, Johnson C, Von Meding JK, 'Reducing disaster risk in cities: moving towards a new set of skills', Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Civil Engineering, 168 99-99 (2015) [C3]
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2014 | von Meding J, Oyedele L, Bruen J, 'Linking Organisational Competency to Project Success in Post-Disaster Reconstruction', Open House International, 39 9-18 (2014) [C1] | |||||||
2014 |
Konanahalli A, Oyedele L, Spillane J, Coates R, Von Meding JK, Ebohon J, 'Cross-Cultural Intelligence (CQ): It's Impact on British Expatriates Adjustment in International Construction Projects', International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 7 423-448 (2014) [C1]
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2013 | Bruen J, Hadjri K, Von Meding J, 'Design Drivers for Affordable and Sustainable housing in Developing Countries', The Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 7 1220-1228 (2013) [C2] | |||||||
2013 |
Brewer G, McVeigh A, Von Meding JK, 'An evaluation of the usefulness of actor network theory in understanding the complexities of vulnerability and resilience in post-disaster reconstruction', International Journal of Architectural Research, 7 80-92 (2013) [C1]
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Von Meding JK, MacKee J, Gajendran T, 'Editorial: Built Environment Perspectives on Post-Disaster Reconstruction', International Journal of Architectural Research, 7 8-13 (2013) [C3]
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2013 | Yilmaz D, Von Meding JK, Kirkmaz Erk G, 'A Theoretical Approach to the Design of a Survey Instrument in Post-Disaster Reconstruction: Defining Indicators for a Human-Based Study in Rural Built-Environment', International Journal of Architectural Research, 7 40-56 (2013) [C1] | |||||||
2013 | Bruen J, Von Meding JK, Hadjri K, 'An Analysis of an International NGOs Design Decision Making in Post-Disaster Developing Country Context: A Sri Lanka Case Study', International Journal of Architectural Research, 7 130-145 (2013) [C1] | |||||||
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Conference (36 outputs)
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2015 |
Doanh P, Von Meding JK, Kanjanabootra S, Luu C, 'Theoretical Framework for Dam Safety Risk Assessment for Vietnam' (2015) [E1]
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2015 |
Luu C, von Meding J, Kanjanabootra S, Pham D, 'Resettlement in Vietnam's Hydro Power Industry: Policies and Social Impact Assessment' (2015) [E1]
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Luu T, Von Meding JK, Kanjanabootra S, Pham D, 'A proposed flood risk assessment method for Central Vietnam', Proceedings ANDROID Residential Doctoral School: 5th International Conference on Building Resilience (2015) [E1]
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Forino G, Von Meding JK, Brewer G, 'A Hybrid Governance Framework for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Australia', Proceedings ANDROID Residential Doctoral School: 5th International Conference on Building Resilience (2015) [E1]
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Salami R, Von Meding JK, Giggins H, Olotu A, 'Disasters, vulnerability and inadequate housing in Nigeria: A viable strategic framework.', Proceedings ANDROID Residential Doctoral School (2015) [E1]
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2014 |
Giggins H, Von Meding J, Gajendran T, MacKee J, Brewer G, 'The negative impact of media and socio-political influence on disaster reconstruction and resilience', Proceedings of the 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference: Integrative Risk Management - The Role of Science, Technology and Practice, IDRC Davos 2014 (2014) [E1] The construction sector has an important role to play in the future creation of a more resilient built environment. The restoration of and design of new community infrastructure i... [more] The construction sector has an important role to play in the future creation of a more resilient built environment. The restoration of and design of new community infrastructure in the wake of major disasters can provide opportunities to reduce future threats and hazards in the built environment. However, there are often competing interests involved and these sociopolitical factors may result in a lack of transparency and fairness around decision-making processes. It has been previously documented that reconstruction efforts can be unduly impacted by misguided political and economic pressures to get communities 'back on their feet' quickly. Large scale disasters, particularly where there has been significant loss of life, tend to trigger intense media scrutiny and public expectation for rapid response and recovery. Particularly where there has been a large public fund-raising effort, both victims and donors often feel a stronger sense of attachment to the immediate recovery efforts in effected communities. The resulting media scrutiny and public pressure, real or perceived, on politicians to make quick decisions in relation to the reconstruction of community built infrastructure can lead to knee-jerk announcements regarding reconstruction plans that do not consider the longer-term sustainability and resilience of a community. In non-urban, or regional, communities the impact of poor political decisions can become even more pronounced. This paper will present analysis from semi-structured interviews conducted with stakeholders involved in the reconstruction after the 'Black Saturday' fires that occurred in regional Victoria, Australia, in early 2009.
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2014 |
Brewer G, Giggins H, Von Meding J, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'Understanding the role of human and nonhuman actants in post-disaster contexts: A tentative deployment of Actor Network Theory to evaluate its usefulness', Proceedings of the 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference: Integrative Risk Management - The Role of Science, Technology and Practice, IDRC Davos 2014 (2014) [E1] In the aftermath of disasters attention naturally focuses on the impacts humans experience during rescue, recovery and rebuilding. Resilient outcomes are desirable but by no means... [more] In the aftermath of disasters attention naturally focuses on the impacts humans experience during rescue, recovery and rebuilding. Resilient outcomes are desirable but by no means guaranteed, and the consequences are usually attributed to the actions of humans. In a novel deployment this research uses an Actor Network Theory (ANT) lens to reanalyse case study data from three disaster theatres. It reveals the impact of nonhuman actants upon human actants, and their consequences for recovery efforts and resilience outcomes. In particular it exposes the potential economic retardation that food aid can inflict on fragile societies; the value of coherent policies and processes for resilient reconstruction in highly structured societies, and; the mixed blessings arising from the presence of TV cameras in disaster theatres. It concludes that using an ANT lens sensitises researchers to the influences that nonhuman actants can exert in dynamic post-disaster contexts, but that the use of purist ANT approach to solving problems within disaster theatres is not a practical proposition.
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2014 |
Brewer G, Giggins H, von Meding J, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'Mixed messages: tacit communication emanating from non-human actants in disaster contexts.', 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING RESILIENCE, INCORPORATING THE 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE ANDROID DISASTER RESILIENCE NETWORK (2014) [E1]
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2014 |
Luu TDC, Von Meding J, Kanjanabootra S, Luu CH, 'Flood mitigation through hydropower dam management in Vietnam', Proceedings of the 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference: Integrative Risk Management - The Role of Science, Technology and Practice, IDRC Davos 2014 (2014) [E1] Vietnam is vulnerable to multiple hazards, particularly in the central region. Flood damage statistics show that this part of the country is impacted by both unfavourable terrain,... [more] Vietnam is vulnerable to multiple hazards, particularly in the central region. Flood damage statistics show that this part of the country is impacted by both unfavourable terrain, and human interference leading to environmental damage. Such damage is often a result of poorly planned and managed forestry and hydropower plants. This paper examines the key vulnerabilities present in Vietnam while investigating the key problems in the development of hydropower in Vietnam; environmental impacts, design and construction of dams and the operation of dams.
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2014 |
Forino G, von Meding J, Brewer G, Gajendran T, 'Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation policy in Australia', 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING RESILIENCE, INCORPORATING THE 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE ANDROID DISASTER RESILIENCE NETWORK (2014)
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2014 |
Spillane JP, Flood M, Oyedele LO, Von Meding JK, Konanahalli A, 'Urban high-density construction sites and their surrounding community: Issues encountered and strategies adopted by contractors', Proceedings 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2013 (2014) [E1] Inner city developments are a common feature within many urban environments. Where these construction sites are not managed effectively, they can negatively impact their surroundi... [more] Inner city developments are a common feature within many urban environments. Where these construction sites are not managed effectively, they can negatively impact their surrounding community. The aim of this paper is to identify and document, in an urban context, the numerous issues encounter and subsequent strategies adopted by on-site contractors and local people, in the mitigation of factors which negatively impact their surrounding community. The objectives in achieving this aim are to identify what effect, if any, an urban construction site has on its surrounding environment, the issues and resulting strategies adopted by contractors on the factors identified, and also what measures are put in place to minimise such disturbances to the local community. In order to meet the requirements, a mixed methodology is adopted culminating in a literature review, case study analysis, contractor and community interviews, concluding in the development of two specific questions for both perspectives in question. The data is assessed using severity indices based on mean testing in the development of key findings. The results indicate that the main forms of disturbance to the local community from an urban development include noise, dust and traffic congestion. With respect to a contractor on-site, the key issues include damaging surrounding buildings, noise control and off-site parking. The resulting strategies identified in the mitigation of such issues include the implementation of noise and dust containment measures and minimising disruption to local infrastructure. It is envisaged that the results of this study will provide contractors operating in such environments, with the required information which can assist in minimising disruption and therefore, avoiding disputes with the local community members. By consulting with and surveying those most affected, this research will illustrate to on-site management, the difficulties faced by those who accommodate such developments within their living environment. |
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2014 |
Forino G, von Meding J, Brewer G, Gajendran T, 'Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Policy in Australia', Procedia Economics and Finance (2014) [E1]
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2013 | Barrett S, Treacy M, O'Reilly B, Spillane J, Lim J, Von Meding JK, et al., 'Early Implementation of BIM into a Cold-Formed Steel Design/ Fabricator and an Architectural/Planning Consultancy', Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference (2013) [E1] | ||||||||||
2013 |
von Meding J, Le Goff R, Brewer G, MacKee J, Gajendran T, Crick S, 'Defining a research agenda for slow-onset disaster research in the Hunter Region, NSW', Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference (2013) [E1]
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2013 | Von Meding JK, McVeigh A, Amiri Z, Burke C, 'Engaging the commercial construction industry in a post-disaster context', Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference (2013) [E1] | ||||||||||
2013 |
Spillane JP, Flood M, Oyedele LO, Von Meding JK, Konanahalli A, 'Urban high-density construction sites and their surrounding community: Issues encountered and strategies adopted by contractors', Proceedings 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2013 (2013) Inner city developments are a common feature within many urban environments. Where these construction sites are not managed effectively, they can negatively impact their surroundi... [more] Inner city developments are a common feature within many urban environments. Where these construction sites are not managed effectively, they can negatively impact their surrounding community. The aim of this paper is to identify and document, in an urban context, the numerous issues encounter and subsequent strategies adopted by on-site contractors and local people, in the mitigation of factors which negatively impact their surrounding community. The objectives in achieving this aim are to identify what effect, if any, an urban construction site has on its surrounding environment, the issues and resulting strategies adopted by contractors on the factors identified, and also what measures are put in place to minimise such disturbances to the local community. In order to meet the requirements, a mixed methodology is adopted culminating in a literature review, case study analysis, contractor and community interviews, concluding in the development of two specific questions for both perspectives in question. The data is assessed using severity indices based on mean testing in the development of key findings. The results indicate that the main forms of disturbance to the local community from an urban development include noise, dust and traffic congestion. With respect to a contractor on-site, the key issues include damaging surrounding buildings, noise control and off-site parking. The resulting strategies identified in the mitigation of such issues include the implementation of noise and dust containment measures and minimising disruption to local infrastructure. It is envisaged that the results of this study will provide contractors operating in such environments, with the required information which can assist in minimising disruption and therefore, avoiding disputes with the local community members. By consulting with and surveying those most affected, this research will illustrate to on-site management, the difficulties faced by those who accommodate such developments within their living environment.
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2013 | Von Meding JK, Shek YM, Spillane J, Konanahalli A, 'Factors influencing the implementation of site waste management plans on UK projects of all sizes', RICS COBRA 2013. Proceedings of Construction, Building and Real Estate Conference (2013) [E1] | ||||||||||
2012 |
McGrath R, Von Meding J, Oyedele L, Cleland D, 'A community-driven approach to post-disaster reconstruction', Proceedings of the 4th International Disaster and Risk Conference: Integrative Risk Management in a Changing World - Pathways to a Resilient Society, IDRC Davos 2012 (2012) It has been said that a major disaster effectively condenses a potential 20 years of rebuilding into a few years of reconstruction, presenting inherent environmental and social, i... [more] It has been said that a major disaster effectively condenses a potential 20 years of rebuilding into a few years of reconstruction, presenting inherent environmental and social, impacts and risks (DRM, 2011). The rapid response to reconstruction efforts neccessary can compromise the standard of building and the ability to meet immediate needs. Projects not carefully considered at the outset may neglect the opportunity to improve long-term physical and social community structures. Measures must be in place to ensure that, while aiming to meet reconstruction needs as rapidly as possible, pre-disaster building standards are improved and the risk of re-occurring disaster impacts are reduced through both the physical structures and the capacity of the community who inhabit them. While post-disaster reconstruction offers an opportunity to innovate and improve upon existing building practices, new concepts must be balanced against local skills, cultures, and long-term development (Da Silva, 2010). This form of informed response demands a high quantity of up-to-date and relevant information relating to the post-disaster scenario and the local context, ensuring that a communities' long term, as well as immediate resources and capabilities drive reconstruction efforts, as these will in the end be what sustains them. The paper investigates the justification for a community-driven approach to reconstruction in a post-disaster scenario, exploring how it would address the key issues facing those affected and the limitations that restrict its application. It aims to provide guidance for humanitarian reconstruction actors by exploring a strategy that would ensure that communities are empowered by development of their construction capabilities as well as the physical structures that they inhabit. |
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 14 |
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Total funding | $3,287,593 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20162 grants / $105,000
Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in South-East Asia$70,000
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Doctor Jason Von Meding, Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Doctor Helen Giggins, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Doctor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Professor Mario Delos Reyes, Dr Sharifah Syed Zakaria, Dr Indrajit Pal, Professor Hung Pham |
Scheme | Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC) grants program |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1501214 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
Post Disaster Research and Innovation Project$35,000
Funding body: NSW State Emergency Services (SES)
Funding body | NSW State Emergency Services (SES) |
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Project Team | Doctor Amanda Howard, Doctor Jason Von Meding, Doctor Milena Heinsch, Doctor Tamara Blakemore |
Scheme | Post Disaster Research and Innovation Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1600505 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | Y |
20153 grants / $1,829,000
Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation (ADERSIM)$1,740,000
Funding body: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Funding body | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) |
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Project Team | Prof Jimmy Huang |
Scheme | CREATE Industry Stream |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2021 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | International - Competitive |
Category | 3IFA |
UON | N |
Modelling disaster resilience: enhancing student learning through trans-disciplinary simulation of wicked scenarios (RES-SIM)$50,000
Funding body: Office for Learning and Teaching
Funding body | Office for Learning and Teaching |
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Project Team | Doctor Jason Von Meding, Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Doctor Helen Giggins, Dr Vanessa Cooper |
Scheme | Seed Projects |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1401485 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | Y |
Building Resilience: Developing a resilience toolkit for employability in built environment graduates$39,000
Funding body: Office for Learning and Teaching
Funding body | Office for Learning and Teaching |
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Project Team | Professor Peter Davis, Associate Professor Willy Sher, Doctor Jason Von Meding, Doctor Dennis Rose, Dr Patricia McLaughlin, Professor Anthony Mills |
Scheme | Seed Projects |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1501081 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | Y |
20144 grants / $80,338
Resilience Education Australia-China-Taipei (REACT) Network$38,250
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Doctor Jason Von Meding, Doctor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Doctor Helen Giggins, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Professor Qian Ye, Professor Zhangang Han, Associate Professor Yanli Lue, Associate Professor Wan-yu Shih, Associate Professor Jie-Ying Wu, Associate Professor Wen-Yen Lin |
Scheme | Australia-China Council Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1400533 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
Asia Outbound Short Term Mobility Grant$21,500
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Dr Jamie Mackee |
Scheme | Asia Outbound Short Term Mobility Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | N |
Our past in the Future: Measuring and Mapping the impacts of climate change on the historic built environment of Newcastle $13,588
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Doctor Jason Von Meding |
Scheme | Pilot Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1400976 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Scoping study for developing Building information Model (BIM) library for designing flood resilient buildings$7,000
Funding body: Connecting Australian European Science and Innovation Excellence
Funding body | Connecting Australian European Science and Innovation Excellence |
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Project Team | Doctor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Jason Von Meding, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee |
Scheme | Priming Grants |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1401135 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
20134 grants / $1,200,606
Supply Chain Collaborative BIM System for Minimizing Construction Waste in Design$1,008,640
Funding body: Technology Strategy Board, Invest Northern Ireland
Funding body | Technology Strategy Board, Invest Northern Ireland |
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Project Team | Prof. Lukumon Oyedele |
Scheme | Rethinking the build process |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | International - Competitive |
Category | 3IFA |
UON | N |
Embedded BIM Systems for Architectural Practice$185,766
Funding body: Technology Strategy Board, Invest Northern Ireland
Funding body | Technology Strategy Board, Invest Northern Ireland |
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Project Team | Jason von Meding |
Scheme | Knowledge Transfer Partnership |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Linking Organisational Competency to Successful Outcomes in Project-Based Activities$5,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Doctor Jason Von Meding |
Scheme | New Staff Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1301264 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
6th International REC Conference Centro, Switzerland 26-30 May 2013.$1,200
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
---|---|
Project Team | Doctor Jason Von Meding |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1300792 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20071 grants / $72,649
NGO competence-based framework for delivery of post-disaster reconstruction projects$72,649
Funding body: Department of Education and Learning
Funding body | Department of Education and Learning |
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Project Team | Jason von Meding |
Scheme | Higher Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2007 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | International - Competitive |
Category | 3IFA |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Total current UON EFTSL
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title / Program / Supervisor Type |
---|---|---|
2016 | PhD |
Outdoor Performance of Timber in Tropical Climates PhD (Architecture), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Masters |
Resilience-Enabling Technologies: The Role of Strength-Based Participation in Developing Appropriate Technology. M Philosophy (Building), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle Principal Supervisor |
2014 | PhD |
Developing an integrated flood risk assessment framework for Central Vietnam PhD (Building), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle Principal Supervisor |
2014 | PhD |
Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Integration in Australia: A Question of Hybrid Governance? PhD (Building), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle Principal Supervisor |
2013 | PhD |
Towards Developing Viable Strategic Framework to Combat Inadequate Housing: A Case of Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria PhD (Building), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle Principal Supervisor |
2012 | PhD |
Light-weight steel structures for disaster relief Civil Engineering, Queen's University Belfast Co-Supervisor |
2012 | PhD |
A Community Driven Approach to Reconstruction Management in a Post-Disaster Scenario Architecture and Building, Queen's University Belfast Principal Supervisor |
2010 | PhD |
Design of improved low-cost sustainable housing to meet housing shortages in developing countries: A decision making framework Architecture and Building, Queen's University Belfast Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title / Program / Supervisor Type |
---|---|---|
2015 | PhD |
Rural Transformation In Eastern Turkey: An Investigation of dwellersâ adaptation to state-built post-earthquake permanent housing projects Architecture and Building, Queen's University Belfast Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
Competency-Based Modelling and Human Resource Development in the Chinese Construction Industry Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
NGO Management of Post-disaster Migration and Resettlement Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
Barriers Affecting the Adoption of Sustainable Construction in Post-Disaster Reconstruction Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
Construction Industry Attitudes towards Environmental Challenges: A Global Comparison Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
Resilience of buildings in areas of seismic risk in Turkey Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
The Significance of the Recession on Organisational Culture and its Impact on People and Project Success Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
NAMA- A Grey Cloud or Silver Lining for the Irish and Northern Irish Construction Industries Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
Critical drivers of strategy formation in post-disaster reconstruction Building Construction Managmnt, Unknown Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
The Impact of Disaster Response Actors on Vulnerability Reduction and Building Community Resilience Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Masters |
Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainable Renewable Energy Solutions in Disaster Relief & Recovery Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Quantifying the Benefits to Construction Firms of Implementing SWMP on Projects of Any Size Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
The Management of Professional PM Development through the Integration of Competency Modelling Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Critical Project Management Activities That Add Value to Projects Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Corporate Culture and Stakeholder Management in the UK Construction Industry Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Energy Efficiency Training and Practice in Northern Ireland Construction Firms Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Adding Value to Organisations through Project Manager Core Competency Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Disaster Preparedness Through Educational Facility Design Arch & Urban Environment, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Mechanisms for Organisational Learning within the UK Construction Industry Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Post-disaster Migration and Resettlement: A Strategic Framework for NGO Support Arch & Urban Environment, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
The Financial Incentives of the Involvement of Construction Companies in Post-Disaster Reconstruction Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
Sustainable Procurement in UK Councils: Commonalities in Individual Council Approaches Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2011 | Masters |
The Impact of Humanitarian Aid Agencies Post-Disaster Activities in Japan and Pakistan on Community Resilience Arch & Urban Environment, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Critical Success Factors and Barriers to Construction Quality in Brunei Darussalam Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Strategies implemented by construction firms in Northern Ireland to achieve Competitive Advantage during recession Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Adaptation among Northern Irish Construction Firms during the Recession Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
The Application of Construction Industry Knowledge in Post-Disaster Reconstruction Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Critical Project Risk Factors for Contractors Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Surviving the Recession: Delivering Cost Savings in Facilities Management Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Factors Influencing Learning and Change within Jordanian Construction Firms Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Mechanisms for Organisational Learning within the Partnering Construction Industry (UK) and the Implementation of Change Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Investigating the Delay of Construction Projects in Brunei Darussalam Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
2010 | Masters |
Effective Human Resource Development and its Relationship with Capacity Building in Northern Ireland Construction Consultancies Building Construction Managmnt, Queen's University Belfast Sole Supervisor |
News
PhD Scholarship - Human Rights Implications of Human Displacement
August 23, 2016
The Faculty of Business and Law is offering a new PhD Scholarship in Human Rights, Public International Law and Disaster Resilience.
UON innovation and development grants
January 19, 2016
The University of Newcastle (UON) has achieved success in the latest round of Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) funding for innovation and development projects.
Australia-ASEAN Council funding for Disaster Resilience
January 8, 2016
A team of UON researchers have secured funding of $77,000 in the inaugural round of the Australia-ASEAN Council grant program for their project 'Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in South-East Asia'.
Funding Success for Construction Management Researchers
August 13, 2014
A research team from Construction Management, led by Dr Jason von Meding, have successfully secured funding of $38,250 from the Australia China Council to establish the REACT Network.
Dr Jason Von Meding
Position
Senior Lecturer
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
Contact Details
jason.vonmeding@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 6481 |
Fax | (02) 4921 XXXX |
Office
Room | AG-04 |
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