Items with Index Term: manufacturing industry

Abbasi, Mostafa (2017) Enhance the construction industry performance through lean applications. PhD thesis, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

AbulHassan, H S (2001) A framework for applying concurrent engineering principles to the construction industry. PhD thesis, Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Agapiou, A; Clausen, L E; Flanagan, R; Norman, G and Notman, D (1998) The role of logistics in the materials flow control process. Construction Management and Economics, 16(2), pp. 131-137. ISSN 01446193

Al Hosani, S (2022) A framework for the implementation of 'Lean' construction principles in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) in the oil and gas industry. PhD thesis, Aberystwyth University, UK.

Al-Bazi, A and Dawood, N (2018) Simulation-based optimisation using simulated annealing for crew allocation in the precast industry. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(1-2), pp. 109-126. ISSN 1745-2007

Al-Jallal, A A (1991) Technology adoption and innovation patterns in construction industry in Saudi Arabia: An exploratory study. PhD thesis, University of Texas at Austin, USA.

Al-Nasser, A A (2001) Optimisation of construction implemented as a manufacturing process. PhD thesis, University of Sussex, UK.

Alabi, A G F; Ajiboye, T K and Olusegun, H D (2010) Investigating the cutting forces in heat treated medium carbon steel when turning on a lathe machine. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 8(1), pp. 80-93. ISSN 1726-0531

Aoieong, R T; Tang, S L and Ahmed, S M (2002) A process approach in measuring quality costs of construction projects: Model development. Construction Management and Economics, 20(2), pp. 179-192. ISSN 01446193

Aoieong, Raymond Taiman (2004) Capturing quality costs of construction processes using the construction process cost model (CPCM). PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Appau, K A (1994) An integrated model of computer-aided cost estimating/scheduling in construction management. PhD thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

Aramvareekul, P (2003) An analysis of labor productivity in the United States construction industry. PhD thesis, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.

Auchterlounie, A C (2004) A new quality theory for UK private housebuilding based on definable quality principles, impression management and the control of cognitive dissonance. PhD thesis, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Bamana, F; Lehoux, N and Cloutier, C (2019) Simulation of a construction project: Assessing impact of just-in-time and lean principles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(5): 05019005, ISSN 0733-9364

Barker, R (2006) Waste assessment and application of improvement techniques in UK private housebuilding supply chains. PhD thesis, Cardiff University, UK.

Barot, B (2002) Growth and business cycles for the Swedish economy. Journal of Construction Research, 3(2), pp. 217-253. ISSN 1609-9451

Bayrak, T (2008) Semi automatic construction progress measurement using a combination of CAD modelling, photogrammetry and construction knowledge. PhD thesis, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Bekdik, B; Pörzgen, J; Bull, S S and Thuesen, C (2018) Modularising design processes of façades in Denmark: Re-exploring the use of design structure matrix. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(1-2), pp. 95-108. ISSN 1745-2007

Bergström, M and Stehn, L (2005) Benefits and disadvantages of ERP in industrialised timber frame housing in Sweden. Construction Management and Economics, 23(8), pp. 831-838. ISSN 01446193

Bernold, L E (2002) Spatial integration in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(5), pp. 400-408. ISSN 0733-9364

Bhat, A; Gupta, V; Aulakh, S S and Elsen, R S (2023) Generative design and analysis of a double-wishbone suspension assembly: A methodology for developing constraint oriented solutions for optimum material distribution. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(3), pp. 927-942. ISSN 1726-0531

Bhutto, K H (2004) The application of integrated management systems by contracting organisations. PhD thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

Bhutto, Khalid Hussain (2004) The application of integrated management systems (IMS) by contracting organisations. PhD thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

Bildsten, L; Rehme, J and Brege, S (2010) Applying the Kraljic model to the construction sector: The case of a prefab housing factory. In: Egbu, C (ed.) Proceedings of 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK.

Borges, Maria Luiza Abath Escorel (2025) Decision-making optimization method for construction site layout planning based on slp and BIM. PhD thesis, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil.

Boustras, G; Bratskas, R; Tokakis, V and Efstathiades, A (2011) Safety awareness of practitioners in the Cypriot manufacturing sector. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(1), pp. 19-31. ISSN 1726-0531

Boznos, D (1998) The use of computerised maintenance management systems to support team-based maintenance. PhD thesis, Cranfield University, UK.

Burtonshaw-Gunn, S A (2001) Strategic supply chain management: Critical success factors for partnering relationships within the UK construction industry. PhD thesis, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Cacciatori, E (2003) Total recall? Organisational memory and innovation in project-based firms. PhD thesis, University of Sussex, UK.

Cheetham, D W (1982) Labour management practices on construction sites and some of their consequences. Construction Papers, 1(3), pp. 37-53. ISSN 0144-8587

Chen, Qian (2020) A systematic approach to enabling digital supply chain coordination in construction projects. PhD thesis, ETH Zürich, Switzerland.

Cheng, J (2005) A simulation access language and framework with applications to project management. PhD thesis, Stanford University, USA.

Chileshe, N and Watson, P (1997) TQM: A competitive weapon for the UK construction industry? In: Stephenson, P (ed.) Proceedings of 13th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1997, Cambridge, UK.

Choi, J O; Shrestha, B K; Kwak, Y H and Shane, J (2022) Exploring the benefits and trade-offs of design standardization in capital projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(3), pp. 1169-1193. ISSN 0969-9988

Chua, D K H and Godinot, M (2006) Use of a WBS matrix to improve interface management in projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(1), pp. 67-79. ISSN 0733-9364

Clegg, D R (1999) A construction-specific simulation-based framework for earthworks. PhD thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

Clegg, D R; Campbell, K; Stephenson, P and Perera, T (1997) Planning road construction using simulation. In: Stephenson, P (ed.) Proceedings of 13th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1997, Cambridge, UK.

Coutts, A W (1997) Change management in the construction industry: a client's mechanism for control. PhD thesis, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Davis, L; Miles, M; Riley, M and Pan, W (2010) Developing lean supply in construction. In: Egbu, C (ed.) Proceedings of 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK.

Dawood, N N and Marasini, R (1999) Optimization of stockyard layout for the pre-cast building products industry. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK.

Delgado-Hernandez, D J and Aspinwall, E M (2005) Improvement tools in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 23(9), pp. 965-977. ISSN 01446193

Deshpande, S D (1988) Some facility planning techniques for construction site layouts. PhD thesis, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.

Dulaimi, M F and Kumaraswamy, M M (2000) Procuring for innovation: The integrating role of innovation in construction procurement. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 16th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2000, Glasgow, UK.

Dupin, P (2021) Using pull and flow systems to improve production stability in real estate development projects. PhD thesis, Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Eksteen, B and Krause, S (2002) Constructing new automotive production facilities in a mature brownfield site. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.

Farrington, J J (1987) A methodology to identify and categorize costs of quality deviations in design and construction. PhD thesis, Clemson University, USA.

Fernando, S; Hansen, E; Kozak, R and Sinha, A (2018) Organizational cultural compatibility of engineered wood products manufacturers and building specifiers in the Pacific Northwest. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(5), pp. 398-410. ISSN 1745-2007

Fernández-Solís, J L (2008) The systemic nature of the construction industry. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(1), pp. 31-46. ISSN 1745-2007

Fernández-Solís, J L; Rybkowski, Z K; Xiao, C; Lü, X and Chae, L S (2015) General contractor's project of projects: a meta-project: Understanding the new paradigm and its implications through the lens of entropy. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 11(3), pp. 213-242. ISSN 1745-2007

Finch, E; Flanagan, R and Marsh, L (1996) Auto-ID application in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 14(2), pp. 121-129. ISSN 01446193

Fore, S and Mbohwa, C (2015) Greening manufacturing practices in a continuous process industry: Case study of a cement manufacturing company. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 13(1), pp. 94-122.

Forsman, S; Björngrim, N; Bystedt, A; Laitila, L; Bomark, P and Öhman, M (2012) Need for innovation in supplying engineer-to-order joinery products to construction: A case study in Sweden. Construction Innovation, 12(4), pp. 464-491. ISSN 1471-4175

Fox, S; Marsh, L and Cockerham, G (2001) Design for manufacture: A strategy for successful application to buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 19(5), pp. 493-502. ISSN 01446193

Frödell, M (2011) Criteria for achieving efficient contractor-supplier relations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(4), pp. 381-393. ISSN 0969-9988

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

Goyal, S and Routroy, S (2023) Analyzing environmental sustainability enablers for an Indian steel manufacturing supply chain. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(1), pp. 1-22. ISSN 1726-0531

Groák, S (1994) Is construction an industry? Notes towards a greater analytic emphasis on external linkages. Construction Management and Economics, 12(4), pp. 287-293. ISSN 01446193

Guo, H (2009) Rethinking construction project management using the VP-based manufacturing management model. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Hanus, V P (2025) Predicting critical management-controlled factors to increase productivity within the construction industry. DEngr thesis, George Washington University, USA.

Hobart, C; Thomson, D; Dainty, A; Fernie, S and Drewniak, D (2015) Closing the energy performance gap in zero carbon homes – pro-active identification, prioritisation and mitigation of causes using fmea. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK.

Hsu, P-Y (2019) Optimal logistics for modular construction. PhD thesis, Imperial College London, UK.

Huang, J; Han, D; Zhang, H and Cui, W (2024) Framework and case study for the assembly accuracy prediction of prefabricated buildings using BIM and tls. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(6), pp. 1427-1453. ISSN 1745-2007

Idan, C K (2003) Quality function deployment (QFD) in the UK construction industry. PhD thesis, Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Ioannou, P G and Carr, R I (1988) Advanced building technology matrix system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(4), pp. 517-531. ISSN 0733-9364

Isa, S S M and Abidin, N Z (2021) Eco-innovation adoption in Malaysian contractor firms: Understanding the components and drivers. Construction Economics and Building, 21(3), pp. 221-242. ISSN 2204-9029

Isiadinso, C; Anumba, C J; El-Rimawi, J and Bhamra, T (2006) Design for deconstruction lessons from the manufacturing industry. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 22nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2006, Birmingham, UK.

Ismail, F; Ruikar, K D; Carrillo, P and Anumba, C J (2009) Technology transfer in construction: Learning from the manufacturing industry. In: Dainty, A R J (ed.) Proceedings of 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2009, Nottingham, UK.

Jamieson, I A (1998) The development of a concurrently engineered procurement process. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK.

Jiang, A (2005) A decision support model for cost and activity-based performance measurement in steel construction. PhD thesis, University of Florida, USA.

Jimenez, A; Engstroöm, S and Stehn, L (2019) Why (not) measuring productivity in house-building companies? In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.

Jones, B K (1998) A model for collaborative engineering the construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Southampton, UK.

Jones, Barry Kenneth (1998) A model for collaborative engineering in the construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Southampton, UK.

Jonsson, J (1996) Construction site productivity measurements selection, application and evaluation of methods and measures. PhD thesis, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden.

Jung, W; Han, S H; Park, H and Kim, D Y (2010) Empirical assessment of internationalization strategies for small and medium construction companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(12), pp. 1306-1316. ISSN 0733-9364

Jørgensen, B and Emmitt, S (2008) Lost in transition: The transfer of lean manufacturing to construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 15(4), pp. 383-398. ISSN 0969-9988

Kagioglou, M; Cooper, R; Aouad, G and Sexton, M (2000) Rethinking construction: The generic design and construction process protocol. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 7(2), pp. 141-153. ISSN 0969-9988

Kalian, A A A (1998) Computer aided manufacturing for prefabricated concrete buildings. PhD thesis, Teesside University, UK.

Kam, C W (2000) Quality assurance of construction works in Hong Kong. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Kangari, R; Farid, F and Elgharib, H M (1992) Financial performance analysis for construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(2), pp. 349-361. ISSN 0733-9364

Kangari, R and Yoshida, T (1989) Prototype robotics in construction industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 115(2), pp. 284-301. ISSN 0733-9364

Khadour, L and Darkwa, J (2008) Tqem in the UK construction industry: Some key findings from a survey. In: Dainty, A (ed.) Proceedings of 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK.

Khalfan, M M A; Anumba, C J and Carrillo, P M (2001) Concurrent engineering readiness assessment of sub-contractors within the UK construction industry. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.

Khalfan, M M A; Anumba, C J and Carrillo, P M (2005) Concurrent engineering readiness assessment tool for construction. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(3), pp. 163-179. ISSN 1745-2007

Kiani, H (1998) A model for measuring effectiveness of building construction organisations: Owner's perspective. PhD thesis, University of Waterloo, USA.

Kikwasi, G J; Sospeter, N G and Rwelamila, P D (2023) Critical success factors for adopting supply chain management in Tanzanian construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 28(1), pp. 43-61. ISSN 1823-6499

Kotula, M (2013) Development of a risk-oriented strategic sourcing (ROSS) framework for the construction and electronics manufacturing industries. PhD thesis, Aston University, UK.

Kuzmanovska, I (2020) Building design for manufacture and assembly (BDFMA): Reframing the design-production relationship in industrialised construction. PhD thesis, Monash University, Australia.

Lam, K C; Ning, X and Ng, T (2007) The application of the ant colony optimization algorithm to the construction site layout planning problem. Construction Management and Economics, 25(4), pp. 359-374. ISSN 1466433X

Larsson, J; Lu, W; Krantz, J and Olofsson, T (2016) Discrete event simulation analysis of product and process platforms: A bridge construction case study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(4): 04015097, ISSN 0733-9364

Lee, A (2002) The development of a project process evaluation (PPE) framework that aims to measure the effectiveness of implementing a new design and construction project process. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Lee, J and Hyun, H (2019) Multiple modular building construction project scheduling using genetic algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(1): 04018116, ISSN 0733-9364

Leite, Francisco Claudio Morato (2021) Proposal for a performance indicator system for the maintenance management of public buildings. PhD thesis, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil.

Li, H; Guo, H; Skibniewski, M J and Skitmore, M (2008) Using the IKEA model and virtual prototyping technology to improve construction process management. Construction Management and Economics, 26(9), pp. 991-1000. ISSN 1466433X

Li, H; Guo, H L; Skitmore, M; Huang, T; Chan, K Y N and Chan, G (2011) Rethinking prefabricated construction management using the VP-based IKEA model in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 29(3), pp. 233-245. ISSN 01446193

Li, W X (2015) A performance management methodology for collaborative design and construction project teams. PhD thesis, Stanford University, USA.

Li, X; Han, S; Gül, M; Al-Hussein, M and El-Rich, M (2018) 3D visualization-based ergonomic risk assessment and work modification framework and its validation for a lifting task. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(1): 04017093, ISSN 0733-9364

Lombard, P C (1991) The relationship between highway infrastructure and regional economic development. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

London, K; Kenley, R and Agapiou, A (1998) Theoretical supply chain network modelling in the building industry. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK.

London, K A and Kenley, R (2001) An industrial organization economic supply chain approach for the construction industry: A review. Construction Management and Economics, 19(8), pp. 777-788. ISSN 01446193

Low, S P (2012) Strategic development of the built environment through international construction, quality and productivity management. DSc thesis, University of Birmingham, UK.

Low, S P and Gao, S (2011) The application of the just-in-time philosophy in the Chinese construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 16(1), pp. 91-111. ISSN 1823-6499

Luambano, C; Kavishe, N; Zulu, S and Chileshe, N (2023) Drivers and challenges of vertical integration in the Tanzanian construction industry. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.

Luo, J; Zhang, H and Sher, W (2021) A mixed method for measuring incompatibilities between manufacturing approaches and off-site construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(9), pp. 2516-2548. ISSN 0969-9988

Mace, B K (2001) A production control model for commercial construction. PhD thesis, Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Mahmoudi Motahar, M and Hosseini Nourzad, S H (2022) A hybrid method for optimizing selective disassembly sequence planning in adaptive reuse of buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(1), pp. 307-332. ISSN 0969-9988

Male, S and Kelly, J (1989) Organizational responses of public sector clients in Canada to the implementation of value management: Lessons for the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 7(3), pp. 203-216. ISSN 01446193

Mallon, J C and Mulligan, D E (1993) Quality function deployment: a system for meeting customers' needs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(3), pp. 516-531. ISSN 0733-9364

McKiernan, P (1980) Corporate planning in small companies in United Kingdom manufacturing industry. PhD thesis, University of Surrey, UK.

Mehran Mahmoudi, M; Seyed Hossein Hosseini, N and Rahimi, F (2024) Integrating complete disassembly planning with deconstructability assessment to facilitate designing deconstructable buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(1), pp. 150-167. ISSN 1745-2007

Meiling, J; Backlund, F and Johnsson, H (2012) Managing for continuous improvement in off-site construction: Evaluation of lean management principles. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(2), pp. 141-158. ISSN 0969-9988

Meiling, J H; Sandberg, M and Johnsson, H (2014) A study of a plan-do-check-act method used in less industrialized activities: Two cases from industrialized housebuilding. Construction Management and Economics, 32(1-2), pp. 109-125. ISSN 01446193

Mitra, A and Munir, K (2019) Influence of big data in managing cyber assets. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(4), pp. 503-514. ISSN 2044-124X

Mochtar, K (2000) Market-based pricing in construction. PhD thesis, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA.

Moghadam, M (2014) Lean-mod: An approach to modular construction manufacturing production efficiency improvement. PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada.

Mohamad, M I (1999) The application of concurrent engineering philosophy to the construction industry. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Mohamed, T and Karima, A (2018) Architectural quality through the integration of users' viewpoints in architectural design: Case study Pouillon's Diar es Saada. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 23(1), pp. 149-175. ISSN 1823-6499

Mollo, L G; Emuze, F and Smallwood, J (2019) Improving occupational health and safety (OHS) in construction using training-within-industry method. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(3), pp. 655-671. ISSN 1366-4387

Motawa, I A (2001) Simulating the implementation of technological innovations in construction. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Mrad, F; Asem Abdul-Malak, M; Sadek, S and Khudr, Z (2002) Automated excavation in construction using robotics trajectory and envelop generation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(4), pp. 325-335. ISSN 0969-9988

Mwanaki Alinaitwe, H (2008) Improvement of labour performance and productivity in Uganda's building industry. PhD thesis, Lund University, Sweden.

Navon, R; Kelly, P W and Johnston, D W (1993) Human factors in introducing on-site construction automation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(4), pp. 801-812. ISSN 0733-9364

Nazem, S M (1969) A study into the technical and managerial manpower in the construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Manchester, UK.

Ndukwe, Chigozie Victor (2023) Impact of globalisation on the construction supply chain: Challenges and responses in Victoria. PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Noriega, M S; Valles, C A; Torres-Argüelles, V; Martínez, G E and Hernández, G A (2016) Six sigma improvement project in a concrete block plant. Construction Innovation, 16(4), pp. 526-544. ISSN 1471-4175

O'Connor, J T; O'Brien, W J and Choi, J O (2015) Standardization strategy for modular industrial plants. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(9): 4015026, ISSN 0733-9364

Oke, A; Atofarati, J and Bello, S (2022) Awareness of 3D printing for sustainable construction in an emerging economy. Construction Economics and Building, 22(2), pp. 52-68. ISSN 2204-9029

Omar, N (2022) Enhancing agile application in construction projects using BIM. PhD thesis, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Ong, J (2019) Enabling lean through using shared mental models for precast construction in Singapore. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Pala, M; Edum-Fotwe, F; Ruikar, K; Peters, C and Doughty, N (2012) Improving supplier relationship management within the AEC sector. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.

Palsodkar, M; Yadav, G and Nagare, M R (2024) Integrating industry 4.0 and agile new product development practices to evaluate the penetration of sustainable development goals in manufacturing industries. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(4), pp. 1351-1392. ISSN 1726-0531

Pheng, L S and Hui, M S (1999) The application of JIT philosophy to construction: A case study in site layout. Construction Management and Economics, 17(5), pp. 657-668. ISSN 01446193

Price Jr., L R (2019) Causal-comparative analysis: Leadership efficacy of construction and manufacturing continuous improvement practitioners. PhD thesis, Grand Canyon University, USA.

Psilander, K (2002) Axiomatic design in the customizing home building industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(4), pp. 318-324. ISSN 0969-9988

Quagraine, V K (2007) New strategies to improve the management capacity of contractors for labor-based methods in road rehabilitation in Ghana. PhD thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA.

Ramani, P V and Ksd, L K L (2021) Application of lean in construction using value stream mapping. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(1), pp. 216-228. ISSN 0969-9988

Ribeiro, F L (1999) A case-based reasoning framework in value engineering. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK.

Rose, T M and Manley, K (2014) Revisiting the adoption of innovative products on Australian road infrastructure projects. Construction Management and Economics, 32(9), pp. 904-917. ISSN 01446193

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

Roy, R and Cochrane, S P (1999) Development of a customer focused strategy in speculative house building. Construction Management and Economics, 17(6), pp. 777-787. ISSN 01446193

Rylander, D (2021) Productivity improvements in construction transport operation through lean thinking and systems of systems. PhD thesis, Malardalen University, Sweden.

Sacks, R; Rozenfeld, O and Rosenfeld, Y (2009) Spatial and temporal exposure to safety hazards in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(8), pp. 726-736. ISSN 0733-9364

Salter, A and Torbett, R (2003) Innovation and performance in engineering design. Construction Management and Economics, 21(6), pp. 573-580. ISSN 01446193

Samman, R A and Graham, I (2007) The six sigma project management strategy. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK.

Sarvari, H; Parsa, A; Olawumi, T O; Chan, D W M; Rashidi, A and Beer, M (2024) Perceived barriers to implementing building information modeling in Iranian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): A Delphi survey of construction experts. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(3), pp. 673-693. ISSN 1745-2007

Seo, W; Kim, B; Bang, S and Kang, Y (2024) Identifying key financial variables predicting the financial performance of construction companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(3): 04024007, ISSN 0733-9364

Sharma, N and Laishram, B (2025) Decoding the emergent patterns of cost of quality through the lens of sociotechnical systems: A bibliometric analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(4): 03125002, ISSN 0733-9364

Sharma, N; Sood, R and Laishram, B (2025) A hybrid PLS-SEM-ANN approach to COQ optimization. Construction Management and Economics, 43(11), pp. 938-960. ISSN 0144-6193

Shi, J J and Halpin, D W (2003) Enterprise resource planning for construction business management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(2), pp. 214-221. ISSN 0733-9364

Skibniewski, M J (1986) Engineering and economic analysis of robotics application potential in selected construction operations. PhD thesis, Carnegie Mellon University, USA.

Smalley, L J (1987) Project management in the republic of South Africa. DCom thesis, University of South Africa, South Africa.

Song, J W; Yu, J H and Kim, C D (2007) Construction safety management using fmea technique: Focusing on the cases of steel frame work. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK.

Souchoroukov, P (2004) Improvement of cost estimating internal practice. PhD thesis, Cranfield University, UK.

Staub-French, S A (2002) Feature-driven activity-based cost estimating. PhD thesis, Stanford University, USA.

Sun, W (2023) A self-localized smart hardhat system for construction 4.0. PhD thesis, Columbia University, USA.

Tang, S L; Aoieong, R T and Ahmed, S M (2004) The use of process cost model (PCM) for measuring quality costs of construction projects: Model testing. Construction Management and Economics, 22(3), pp. 263-275. ISSN 01446193

Tehrani, B M; BuHamdan, S and Alwisy, A (2024) Robotics in industrialized construction: An activity-based ranking system for assembly manufacturing tasks. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(6), pp. 2264-2285. ISSN 0969-9988

Thiengburanathum, P (2003) Design of construction production systems: Representation, taxonomy, and design framework. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Tufte, E A (1986) Construction project resource management system. PhD thesis, North Dakota State University, USA.

Unger, C (2006) Industrialised house building: Fundamental change or business as usual? PhD thesis, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Valente, C P; Brandalise, F M P and Formoso, C T (2019) Model for devising visual management systems on construction sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(2): 04018138, ISSN 0733-9364

Vestin, A (2020) Smart manufacturing for the wooden single-family house industry. PhD thesis, Jönköping University, Sweden.

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