Charging infrastructure roll-out strategies for large scale introduction of electric vehicles in urban areas: An agent-based simulation study

On the eve of the large-scale introduction of electric vehicles, policy makers have to decide on how to organise a significant growth in charging infrastructure to meet demand. There is uncertainty about which charging deployment tactic to follow. The main issue is how many of charging stations, of which type, should be installed and where....

Measurement and benchmarking of workplace performance: Key issues in value adding management

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a process model of value-adding corporate real estate and facilities management and indicators that can be used to measure and benchmark workplace performance and the added value of workplace interventions for an organisation. Design/methodology/approach: The paper compares the performance...

A Business Case for Flexible Housing: The Feasibility of Implementing Flexibility Measures in the Housing Market

Adaptive construction is already for decades on the agenda of the construction sector. The adaptive capacity of a building includes all qualities that enable the building keeping its functionality during the technical life cycle, under altered conditions and needs [1]. Meanwhile, the interest in flexible building has increased significantly...