Items with Index Term: Japan

Abdel-Wahab, M and Vogl, B (2011) Trends of productivity growth in the construction industry across Europe, US and Japan. Construction Management and Economics, 29(6), pp. 635-644. ISSN 1466433X

Abdul-Aziz, A-R (2001) Clandestine foreign site operatives in Japan: A focus on Malaysians. Journal of Construction Procurement, 7(1), pp. 51-72. ISSN 1358-9180

Adu Gyamfi, B and Shaw, R (2022) The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on public engagement approaches to disaster preparedness for foreign residents: Case of Tokyo metropolitan area, Japan. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 13(3), pp. 269-285. ISSN 1759-5916

Agapiou, A (2020) Drones in construction: An international review of the legal and regulatory landscape. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 174(3), pp. 118-125. ISSN 17514304

Akinlolu Temisola, M; Oladimeji Benedict, O and Haupt, T C (2021) A scientometric review and meta-analysis of the health and safety of women in construction: Structure and research trends. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(2), pp. 446-466. ISSN 1726-0531

Alhadidi, Suleiman (2023) Real-time architecture: Quantifying the spatial performance of workplaces. DDes thesis, Harvard University, USA.

Amunzu, I C (2020) A qualitative case study of construction managers’ understanding of lean thinking. PhD thesis, Grand Canyon University, USA.

An, T and Watanabe, T (2011) Towards the sustainable improvement in construction labour's employment in China: Cultivating subcontractor's role. In: Egbu, C and Lou, E C W (eds.) Proceedings of 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2011, Bristol, UK.

Anwar, Waqas (2019) Development of multiple linear regression model and rule based decision support system to improve supply chain management of road construction projects in disaster regions. PhD thesis, University of Bradford, UK.

Arai, K and Morimoto, E (2016) Construction industry and (dis)economies of scope. In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK.

Arai, K and Morimoto, E (2020) Renovation of the Japanese construction industry: Evaluation of i-Construction from the perspective of construction management. In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, Online Event, UK.

Arai, K and Morimoto, E (2021) What is required for recovering from disaster: Theoretical and empirical verification. In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 37th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-7 September 2021, Online Event, UK.

Arai, K and Morimoto, E (2021) Productivity and innovation in the Japanese construction industry. Construction Innovation, 21(4), pp. 917-933. ISSN 1471-4175

Arai, K and Morimoto, E (2023) Case study in shikoku: Changes in the bidding behaviour of businesses. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(2), pp. 225-233. ISSN 1562-3599

Arashida, R. and Horita, M. (2026) A data-driven framework for causal modeling of design change propagation in civil infrastructure. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 152(10): 04026158, ISSN 0733-9364

Arata, S; Sugiuchi, M; Ikaga, T; Shiraishi, Y; Hayashi, T; Ando, S and Kawakubo, S (2024) Office environment and employee differences by company health management certification. Buildings & Cities, 5(1), pp. 723-743. ISSN 2632-6655

Baba, K (1990) Principal nature of management in Japanese construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(2), pp. 351-364. ISSN 0733-9364

Bambrick, B (1994) Construction of an island. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(1), pp. 223-227. ISSN 0733-9364

Barlow, J; Childerhouse, P; Gann, D; Hong-Minh, S; Naim, M and Ozaki, R (2003) Choice and delivery in housebuilding: Lessons from Japan for UK housebuilders. Building Research & Information, 31(2), pp. 134-145. ISSN 0961-3218

Bennett, J (1993) Japan's building industry: The new model. Construction Management and Economics, 11(1), pp. 3-17. ISSN 01446193

Biswas, A (2019) Exploring Indian post-disaster temporary housing strategy through a comparative review. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(1), pp. 14-35. ISSN 1759-5916

Boba, R and Santos, L R (2007) Single-family home construction site theft: A crime prevention case study. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 3(3), pp. 217-236. ISSN 1557-8771

Bon, R; Birgonul, T and Ozdogan, I (1999) An input-output analysis of the Turkish construction sector, 1973-1990: A note. Construction Management and Economics, 17(5), pp. 543-551. ISSN 01446193

Bon, R and Pietroforte, R (1990) Historical comparison of construction sectors in the United States, Japan, Italy and Finland using input–output tables. Construction Management and Economics, 8(3), pp. 233-247. ISSN 01446193

Bon, R and Yashiro, T (1996) Some new evidence of old trends: Japanese construction, 1960-1990. Construction Management and Economics, 14(4), pp. 319-323. ISSN 01446193

Bourdic, L and Salat, S (2012) Building energy models and assessment systems at the district and city scales: A review. Building Research & Information, 40(4), pp. 518-526. ISSN 0961-3218

Capitanio, M (2018) More green space in Japanese shopping streets: Assessing the manifold potential of green roofs in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 7(2), pp. 212-222. ISSN 2046-6099

Chan, Y M T (2008) The role of finance in competitiveness of indigenous contractors in Hong Kong. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Cheah, C Y J; Garvin, M J and Miller, J B (2004) Empirical study of strategic performance of global construction firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(6), pp. 808-817. ISSN 0733-9364

Cheah, Y J (2002) Fundamental analysis and conceptual model for corporate strategy in global engineering and construction markets. PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

Chen, S (2013) Improving value for money in public-private partnership infrastructure projects. PhD thesis, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong.

Chinowsky, P; Schweikert, A; Hughes, G; Hayles, C S; Strzepek, N; Strzepek, K and Westphal, M (2015) The impact of climate change on road and building infrastructure: A four-country study. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(4), pp. 382-396. ISSN 1759-5916

Cook, S J and English, C (1997) Overspecification of speculative UK commercial office building: An international comparison. In: Stephenson, P (ed.) Proceedings of 13th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1997, Cambridge, UK.

Darlow, G; Rotimi, J O B and Wajiha Mohsin, S (2022) Automation in New Zealand's offsite construction: A status update. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(1), pp. 38-52. ISSN 2044-124X

Dawood, N N; Yasuhara, T; Usuda, Y; Matsuda, C and Sawada, A (2001) Analysis of cost escalation and risk assessment of infrastructure projects: An application in Japanese civil engineering projects. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.

De Luca, A; Chen, L and Gharehbaghi, K (2021) Sustainable utilization of recycled aggregates: Robust construction and demolition waste reduction strategies. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 39(4), pp. 666-682. ISSN 23984708

Dossick, C S and Sakagami, M (2008) Implementing web-based project management systems in the United States and Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(3), pp. 189-196. ISSN 0733-9364

Dulaimi, M F (2007) Case studies on knowledge sharing across cultural boundaries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 14(6), pp. 550-567. ISSN 0969-9988

Ehoff Jr., C E (1992) Removed from scheduled maintenance: An inquiry into the problems threatening the survival of United States elevator manufacturers. PhD thesis, Golden Gate University, USA.

Everett, J G and Saito, H (1996) Construction automation: Demands and satisfiers in the United States and Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(2), pp. 147-151. ISSN 0733-9364

Farnham, C; Emura, K and Mizuno, T (2015) Evaluation of cooling effects: Outdoor water mist fan. Building Research & Information, 43(3), pp. 334-345. ISSN 0961-3218

Fraser, C and Zarkada-Fraser, A (2001) The philosophy, structure and objectives of research and development in Japan. Construction Management and Economics, 19(8), pp. 831-840. ISSN 01446193

Fujimoto, A; Matsui, K; Ozawa, K and Muratsubaki, Y (2000) New design standard for civil engineering structures based on the minimum labour concept. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 16th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2000, Glasgow, UK.

Fung, C K A (1996) Development of a TQM model for improving business performance based on surveys conducted in Hong Kong, Japan and the UK. PhD thesis, De Montfort University, UK.

Galanis, P (2014) Probabilistic methods to identify seismically hazardous older-type concrete frame buildings. PhD thesis, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Gann, D M (1996) Construction as a manufacturing process? Similarities and differences between industrialized housing and car production in Japan. Construction Management and Economics, 14(5), pp. 437-450. ISSN 01446193

Ghanbari Parsa, A R (1989) The interaction of planning policies and construction technologies in Iran with reference to China & Japan. PhD thesis, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Gilly, B A; Touran, A and Asai, T (1987) Quality control circles in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(3), pp. 427-439. ISSN 0733-9364

Givoni, B; Khedari, J; Wong, N H; Feriadi, H and Noguchi, M (2006) Thermal sensation responses in hot, humid climates: Effects of humidity. Building Research & Information, 34(5), pp. 496-506. ISSN 0961-3218

Goto, Y (2012) Sustainable wooden building concept for central Japan. DSc thesis, ETH Zürich, Switzerland.

Guo, S; Shen, G; Yang, J; Sun, B and Xue, F (2015) Embodied energy of service trading in Hong Kong. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 4(2), pp. 234-248. ISSN 2046-6099

Haddadin, K H (2003) Cultural and institutional barriers to the take-up of construction management in Jordan. PhD thesis, University of Westminster, UK.

Harkola, J (1995) Diffusion of construction technology: In a Japanese firm. PhD thesis, Stanford University, USA.

Hatayama, H and Tahara, K (2016) Using decomposition analysis to forecast metal usage in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 44(1), pp. 63-72. ISSN 0961-3218

Hong, X (2002) A comparative study of contractor performance based on Japanese, UK and US construction practice. PhD thesis, University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Hong, X and Proverbs, D (2003) Contractor relationships: A comparison in Japan, the UK and the US. Journal of Construction Procurement, 9(2), pp. 52-64. ISSN 1358-9180

Hu, Z; Chen, S and Zhang, X (2014) Value for money and its influential factors: An empirical study of PPP projects in Japan. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(2), pp. 166-179. ISSN 2044-124X

Huang, Y; Trinh, M T and Le, T (2021) Critical factors affecting intention of use of augmented hearing protection technology in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(8): 0002116, ISSN 0733-9364

Iseley, D T (1991) Trenchless excavation construction methods: Classification and evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(3), pp. 521-536. ISSN 0733-9364

Ishiwatari, M (2022) Effectiveness of investing in flood protection in metropolitan areas: Lessons from 2019 Typhoon Hagibis in Japan. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 13(1), pp. 89-98. ISSN 1759-5916

Jiménez-Moreno, P (2020) Mass customisation for zero energy housing: the potential of Japanese manufacturing practices in the context of sustainable housebuilding in the United Kingdom. PhD thesis, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Jordan, M R C (2005) The design, use and implementation of maintenance management systems and pavement management systems for whole life costing. Unpublished PhD thesis, Curtin University of Technology, Australia.

Kakimoto, R and Yamada, F (2016) Autonomous evacuation and local community. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(4), pp. 374-387. ISSN 1759-5916

Kakoto, T and Skibniewski, M (1991) Engineering decision support of automated shield tunneling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(4), pp. 674-690. ISSN 0733-9364

Kakoto, T; Skibnlewski, M J and Hancher, D E (1989) Comparison of U.S. And Japanese practices in public construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(4), pp. 499-516. ISSN 0733-9364

Kangari, R and Miyatake, Y (1997) Developing and managing innovative construction technologies in Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(1), pp. 72-84. ISSN 0733-9364

Kashiwagi, K; Rubin, R A and Harris, M R (1988) Construction law and practice in Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(1), pp. 104-113. ISSN 0733-9364

Kheliouen, M Y and Bouder, A (2024) Evaluation of the resilience of nonbuilt areas to the postearthquake crisis: Application to the city of Boudouaou (Northern Algeria). International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(5), pp. 793-805. ISSN 1759-5908

Kim, H and Kakimoto, R (2016) An international comparative analysis of local hazard mitigation plan evaluation for flood: The USA, Japan and Korea. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(4), pp. 406-419. ISSN 1759-5916

Kimata, N (1999) Japanese expectations for green building assessments. Building Research & Information, 27(4-5), pp. 294-299. ISSN 0961-3218

Kimura, N; Tai, A and Hashimoto, A (2017) Flood caused by driftwood accumulation at a bridge. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(5), pp. 466-477. ISSN 1759-5916

Kitamura, A and Takeuchi, Y (1983) Seikan tunnel. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(1), pp. 25-38. ISSN 0733-9364

Kléos, M L C J (2007) An assessment of the potential of the IFC for RC interoperability. PhD thesis, University of Leeds, UK.

Konno, Y (2014) Default or exit? Empirical study on SMEs in the Japanese construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 32(10), pp. 1017-1029. ISSN 01446193

Konno, Y (2014) Japanese competitive bid entry qualifications: An examination of public works. Construction Management and Economics, 32(10), pp. 957-967. ISSN 01446193

Konno, Y (2014) An empirical analysis of the exit of SMEs tendering for public works in the Japanese construction industry. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 19(2), pp. 101-116. ISSN 1366-4387

Konno, Y (2015) An empirical analysis of the discontinuance of business for startup contractors and property companies in Japan. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 20(1), pp. 50-64. ISSN 1366-4387

Kuittinen, M and Takano, A (2017) The energy efficiency and carbon footprint of temporary homes: A case study from Japan. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(4), pp. 326-343. ISSN 1759-5916

Kumamoto, T; Kameda, H; Hoshiya, M and Ishii, K (1990) Construction of difficult dry dock in yokohama, Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(2), pp. 201-220. ISSN 0733-9364

Lam, E W M; Chan, A P C and Chan, D M W (2006) Drivers for design-build applications in the public sector of Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Procurement, 12(1),

Lin, Y H; Guo, Y; Kim, C J; Chen, P H and Qian, M (2020) The impact of relational governance on the adaptability of international contractors: A comparative study between China and Korea. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), pp. 3235-3259. ISSN 0969-9988

Lin, Y H; Han, W; Kim, C J; Jiang, L and Xia, N (2023) Effect of commitment on the link between organizational culture and international project performance: A comparison between China and Korea. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(9), pp. 4518-4539. ISSN 0969-9988

Lin, Y H; Niu, D; Guo, Y and Zeng, N (2024) The effects of project uncertainty on guanxi governance and contractual governance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(12), pp. 4726-4753. ISSN 0969-9988

Linner, T and Bock, T (2012) Evolution of large-scale industrialisation and service innovation in Japanese prefabrication industry. Construction Innovation, 12(2), pp. 156-178. ISSN 1471-4175

Lu, L-T (2003) The impact of cultural distance on the management style and performance of Japanese and Taiwanese joint ventures with local partners in China. PhD thesis, University of Leeds, UK.

Lummen, N S; Shirozu, H; Okada, N and Yamada, F (2016) Flood risk management an illustrative approach. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(4), pp. 388-405. ISSN 1759-5916

Mabon, L; Sato, M and Mabon, N (2024) Urban shrinkage as a catalyst for transformative adaptation. Buildings & Cities, 5(1), pp. 50-63. ISSN 2632-6655

Maly, E and Ishikawa, E (2014) Planning for relocation in recovery after the great East Japan earthquake: Considering residential relocation in historic and international contexts. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(3), pp. 243-259. ISSN 1759-5916

Matsuzaki, Hajime (1995) Construction industry unionism in Japan. PhD thesis, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Matsuzaki, M; Uchikawa, C and Mitamura, T (1990) Advanced fabrication and erection techniques for long suspension bridge cables. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(1), pp. 112-129. ISSN 0733-9364

Melbourne, R E (1996) Advance base construction by civilian contractors in war zones. PhD thesis, University of Southern California, USA.

Mihara, H; Kurokawa, M; Hughes, W P and Hojo, T (2014) The comparison of construction management curricula in universities between the UK and Japan. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Mihara, H; Yoshida, T; Suzuki, K and Hojo, T (2012) A study on new construction techniques and skills training with focus on the plastering subcontractor in Japan. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.

Minami, K (2004) Whole life appraisal of the repair and improvement work costs of post office buildings in Japan. Construction Management and Economics, 22(3), pp. 311-318. ISSN 01446193

Miura, K (2017) International joint ventures in the US military construction programs in Japan: An exploratory case study investigation. PhD thesis, Northcentral University, USA.

Momaya, K S (1996) International competitiveness of the Canadian construction industry: A comparison with Japan and the United States. PhD thesis, University of Toronto, Canada.

Moore, B C (1993) Modeling risk of lunar construction activities: A technology assessment approach. PhD thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

Morimoto, E and Arai, K (2024) Public procurement and business performance in COVID-19 situation: Decline in firms' entry. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(14), pp. 1589-1598. ISSN 1562-3599

Mukhopadhyay, S; Halligan, J and Hastak, M (2016) Assessment of major causes: Nuclear power plant disasters since 1950. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(5), pp. 521-543. ISSN 1759-5916

Najafi, M (1993) Evaluation of a new microtunneling propulsion system. DEng thesis, Louisiana Tech University, USA.

Nakanishi, H; Black, J and Matsuo, K (2014) Disaster resilience in transportation: Japan earthquake and tsunami 2011. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(4), pp. 341-361. ISSN 1759-5916

Neshat, N (2013) Conceptualization, measurement and empirical exploration of selected supply chain risk constructs. DSc thesis, ETH Zürich, Switzerland.

Ng, Ming Shan (2022) Design for digital fabrication (dfdfab): Management for sustainable adoption of emerging technologies and innovations. PhD thesis, ETH Zürich, Switzerland.

Ng, S T; Fan, R Y C; Wong, J M W; Chan, A P C; Chiang, Y H; Lam, P T I and Kumaraswamy, M (2009) Coping with structural change in construction: Experiences gained from advanced economies. Construction Management and Economics, 27(2), pp. 165-180. ISSN 1466433X

Nguyen, B T H; Wong, P S P and Ahankoob, A (2025) Enhancing flood risk governance in Australia: Challenges, opportunities, and international insights. Construction Economics and Building, 25(3-4), pp. 254-271. ISSN 2204-9029

Nicol, F (2017) Temperature and adaptive comfort in heated, cooled and free-running dwellings. Building Research & Information, 45(7), pp. 730-744. ISSN 0961-3218

Nirupama, N; Popper, T and Quirke, A (2015) Role of social resilience in mitigating disasters. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 6(3), pp. 363-377. ISSN 1759-5916

Ochiai, C (2022) Windbreak stonewalls in a mountainous village of Japan: A case study of tsuchigoya in hongu-cho, tanabe city. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 13(2), pp. 197-210. ISSN 1759-5916

Ohtsu, N; Hokugo, A; Cruz, A M; Sato, Y; Araki, Y and Park, H (2023) Evacuation of vulnerable people during a Natech: A case study of a flood and factory explosion in Japan. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 14(1), pp. 53-67. ISSN 1759-5916

Onyenobi, T; Hudson, J and Ormerod, M (2006) Impact of building geometry on fire spread rate. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 22nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2006, Birmingham, UK.

Ou, C-S (2007) Sustainable infrastructure materials: A life cycle assessment approach. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Oyegoke, A S (2006) Construction industry overview in the UK, US, Japan and Finland: a comparative analysis. Journal of Construction Research, 7(1), pp. 13-31. ISSN 1609-9451

Oyegoke, A S (2007) Specialist task organisations procurement approach for re-engineering construction project processes. DSc thesis, Teknillinen Korkeakoulu (Helsinki), Finland.

Pasquire, C and Maruo, K (2001) A comparison of value management methodology in the UK, USA and Japan. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 6(1), pp. 19-29. ISSN 1366-4387

Pau, S H; Chau, K W and Wong, W G (1993) Prospects for no-dig technology in Hong Kong construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(3), pp. 550-559. ISSN 0733-9364

Pichura, A C (2004) The phenomenon of innovation and its influence on changing project delivery models in construction in Japan. PhD thesis, University of Tokyo, Japan.

Pietroforte, R and Gregori, T (2003) An input-output analysis of the construction sector in highly developed economies. Construction Management and Economics, 21(3), pp. 319-327. ISSN 01446193

Pinheiro, A T K and Hokugo, A (2019) Effectiveness of early warning and community cooperation for evacuation preparedness from mega-risk type coastal hazard in childcare centers. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 10(4), pp. 260-275. ISSN 1759-5916

Potbhare, V; Syal, M; Arif, M; Khalfan, M M A and Egbu, C (2009) Emergence of green building guidelines in developed countries and their impact on India. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 7(1), pp. 99-121. ISSN 1726-0531

Qian, Q K (2010) Government's roles and measures needed in China for promoting building energy efficiency (bee). International Journal of Construction Management, 10(4), pp. 119-138. ISSN 1562-3599

Raftery, J; Pasadilla, B; Chiang, Y H; Hui, E C M and Tang, B S (1998) Globalization and construction industry development: Implications of recent developments in the construction sector in Asia. Construction Management and Economics, 16(6), pp. 729-737. ISSN 01446193

Rahman, A (2014) The determinants of multinational contractors' willingness to bid for Australian public sector major infrastructure projects: deploying the eclectic paradigm of internationalisation. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Rashid Alteneiji, H; Ahmed, V and Saboor, S (2021) A qualitative approach to investigate emergency preparedness state for the built environment in the UAE. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(7), pp. 2005-2022. ISSN 0969-9988

Reeves, K (2002) Construction business systems in Japan: General contractors and subcontractors. Building Research & Information, 30(6), pp. 413-424. ISSN 0961-3218

Reeves, K (2003) The evolution of the Japanese construction business system and its major players. PhD thesis, University of London, University College London, UK.

Rijal, H B; Humphreys, M A and Nicol, J F (2017) Towards an adaptive model for thermal comfort in Japanese offices. Building Research & Information, 45(7), pp. 717-729. ISSN 0961-3218

Rounds, J L and Chi, N Y (1985) Total quality management for construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 111(2), pp. 117-128. ISSN 0733-9364

Royal, S; Lehoux, N and Blanchet, P (2022) New home warranty schemes: Developing a theoretical comparative framework using qualitative content analysis. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(4), pp. 499-522. ISSN 23984708

Royal, S; Lehoux, N and Blanchet, P (2023) Comparative case study research: An international analysis of nine home warranty schemes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(4), pp. 789-824. ISSN 23984708

Sano, H; Chiba, Y; Maeda, S; Ikeda, C; Handa, N; Miura, S and Usuda, Y (2023) Survey on the dissemination of web-based information on "evacuation and sheltering" in the context of COVID-19 by the Japanese government. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 14(1), pp. 68-84. ISSN 1759-5916

Seaden, G and Manseau, A (2001) Public policy and construction innovation. Building Research & Information, 29(3), pp. 182-196. ISSN 0961-3218

Seymour, H (1986) International investment in the construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Reading, UK.

Sharif, A (1996) A functional analysis of building procurement systems and strategies in an international context. PhD thesis, Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Sherman, P J (1988) Japanese construction R&D: Entrèe into U.S. Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(1), pp. 133-143. ISSN 0733-9364

Shimoda, Y (2003) Adaptation measures for climate change and the urban heat island in japan's built environment. Building Research & Information, 31(3-4), pp. 222-230. ISSN 0961-3218

Siemons, J C M M (1992) Occupational safety and health policy implementation: A comparison between Japan and the Netherlands. PhD thesis, University of Twente, Netherlands.

Silva, Vanessa Gomes da (2003) Sustainability assessment of office buildings in Brazil: Guidelines and methodological basis. PhD thesis, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil.

Sterner, E (2002) Green procurement of buildings: Estimation of environmental impact and life-cycle cost. PhD thesis, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden.

Su, C K; Lin, C Y and Wang, M T (2003) Taiwanese construction sector in a growing 'maturity' economy, 1964-1999. Construction Management and Economics, 21(7), pp. 719-728. ISSN 01446193

Sun, X (2016) Energy-efficient retrofits for existing buildings: a multi-dimensional, comparative study of buildings in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore, with focus on operation and maintenance. PhD thesis, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Takabatake, T; Hasegawa, N and Nishigaki, S (2024) Relative importance of safety against natural disasters for residential selection: A case study at Osaka Prefecture, Japan. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(2), pp. 303-319. ISSN 1759-5916

Tan, W (2003) Building competitive advantage: Construction education in Japan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(2), pp. 78-87. ISSN 0969-9988

Tanaka, M (2008) Essays on durability and the Japanese housing market. PhD thesis, Johns Hopkins University, USA.

Tanikawa, H and Hashimoto, S (2009) Urban stock over time: Spatial material stock analysis using 4d-GIS. Building Research & Information, 37(5-6), pp. 483-502. ISSN 0961-3218

Tikam, H. and Kothari, C. (2026) Policy instruments for effective construction and demolition waste management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, pp. 1-34. ISSN 0969-9988

Ting Sham, H; Foo Sing, T and Tsai, I C (2009) Are there efficiency gains for larger Asian REITS? Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 14(3), pp. 231-247. ISSN 1366-4387

Tse, R Y C; Chiang, Y H; Hui, E C M; Raftery, J and Chan, T Y M (2000) Review of construction industry in Asia. Journal of Construction Research, 1(1), pp. 77-86. ISSN 1609-9451

Tsimopoulou, V (2015) Economic optimisation of flood risk management projects. PhD thesis, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands.

Urushima, A. Y. F. and Yamaguchi, K. (2026) Post-war reconstruction-as-knowledge practice: Fukui's dual disaster recovery. Buildings & Cities, 7(1), pp. 667-682. ISSN 2632-6655

Wang, D (2004) The Chinese construction industry from the perspective of industrial organization. PhD thesis, Northwestern University, USA.

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