Items with Index Term: systems thinking

Adetunji, I; Price, A; Fleming, P and Kemp, P (2003) The application of systems thinking to the concept of sustainability. In: Greenwood, D J (ed.) Proceedings of 19th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2003, Brighton, UK.

Ahiaga-Dagbui, D; Smith, S D; Love, P E D and Ackermann, F (2015) Spotlight on construction cost overrun research: Superficial, replicative and stagnated. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK.

Ahmed, A L (2019) Development of conceptual constructs for organisational BIM adoption and their systematic application within the UK architecture sector. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield, UK.

Alidrisi, Hassan (2018) Systems thinking and construction safety: Leadership competencies and behaviours. PhD thesis, Griffith University, Saudi Arabia.

Alzanati, A (2021) Complex building construction projects: reducing rework through facilitation of craftspeople's motivation in United Arab Emirates. PhD thesis, Bournemouth University, UK.

Arthur, A C (2016) The impact of systems differentiation and affect heuristics in intuitive construction risk management decision making systems. PhD thesis, University College London, UK.

Arthur, A C and Pryke, S D (2014) Are we adding risk to our projects by mixing objective assessments of compound conjunctive and disjunctive project risks with intuitive approaches? In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Bahadur, A V (2014) Policy climates and climate policies: analysing the politics of building resilience to climate change. PhD thesis, University of Sussex, UK.

Bahrami, S (2021) Product information quality: A sustainability challenge in design and construction. PhD thesis, Lund University, Sweden.

Bajracharya, A (2009) Implementation of innovation on construction projects: A behavioral perspective. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Baroudi, B M and Metcalfe, M (2011) A human perspective of contractor prequalification. Construction Economics and Building, 11(2), pp. 60-70. ISSN 2204-9029

Black, Warren (2023) Investigating a complex systems theory approach to controlling risk within complex projects. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Chan, A P C; Wong, F K W and Yang, Y (2016) From innovation to application of personal cooling vest. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 5(2), pp. 111-124. ISSN 2046-6099

Che Haron, R (2017) Systems thinking paradigm in construction cost estimating reliability. PhD thesis, University of Reading, UK.

Chen, Y (2008) Implementing uncertainty management in Chinese construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Bristol, UK.

Clegg, P (2012) A practitioner's view of the 'regenerative paradigm'. Building Research & Information, 40(3), pp. 365-368. ISSN 0961-3218

Cole, R J (2012) Transitioning from green to regenerative design. Building Research & Information, 40(1), pp. 39-53. ISSN 0961-3218

Czelusniak-Serviss, C J (2023) Construction industry: Profitable corporate sustainability strategies and processes achieve competitive advantage. DBA thesis, Walden University, USA.

Darwai, V R; Mandavgane, S A and Lohia, P (2022) Systems based approach to a small scale dairy farm (goshala): A case study. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(3), pp. 503-518. ISSN 2044-124X

Duryan, M and Smyth, H (2019) Service design and knowledge management in the construction supply chain for an infrastructure programme. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(1), pp. 118-137. ISSN 2044-124X

Esa, Mohd Reza (2018) Moving towards sustainable construction in Malaysia: A holistic model for construction and demolition (c&d) waste management. PhD thesis, University of Queensland, Australia.

Farag, F (2018) Understanding social value creation in public construction projects using systems thinking. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Ferguson, L; Taylor, J; Zhou, K; Shrubsole, C; Symonds, P; Davies, M and Dimitroulopoulou, S (2021) Systemic inequalities in indoor air pollution exposure in London, UK. Buildings & Cities, 2(1), pp. 425-448. ISSN 2632-6655

Fletcher, S L (2001) Developing disassembly strategies for buildings to reduce the lifetime environmental impacts by applying a systems approach. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield, UK.

Flett, P (2001) The role of quality in the management of projects. PhD thesis, University of Stirling, UK.

Garcia-Holguera, M; Clark, O G; Sprecher, A and Gaskin, S (2016) Ecosystem biomimetics for resource use optimization in buildings. Building Research & Information, 44(3), pp. 263-278. ISSN 0961-3218

Garg, Arun (2022) Quantifying resilient safety culture using complex network theory. PhD thesis, Griffith University, Australia.

Ghafoor, S.; Kocaturk, T.; Hosseini, M. R.; Weiss, M. and Barnett, M. (2026) Navigating complexity: Systems thinking insights on deploying the pss for circular economy housing. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 22(1), pp. 1-18. ISSN 1745-2007

Godawatte, G A G R (2021) Understanding the cost overrun causation in construction megaprojects: a grounded systems thinking approach. PhD thesis, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Goulding, J S; Ezcan, V and Sutrisna, M (2018) Securing the embeddedness of psychosocial diffusion indicators into the Turkish construction industry: Silence is no longer golden. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 23(1), pp. 90-111. ISSN 1366-4387

Harvey, E (2019) Rethinking construction safety. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Ignacio, J T S; Gotangco Gonzales, C K and Lee-Chua, Q (2024) A systems thinking approach to e-learning on climate change: Capacity-building for junior high school teachers in the Philippines. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 15(3), pp. 409-424. ISSN 1759-5916

Islam, S T; Akand, M K; Islam, M N; Samad, S and Rishal, F H (2022) Systems thinking approach for disaster resilient and climate smart agriculture in Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 13(3), pp. 286-303. ISSN 1759-5916

Ismaeel, W S E (2019) Systems thinking and modeling for buildings' sustainable site selection. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.

Ismail, F Z; Halog, A and Smith, C (2017) How sustainable is disaster resilience? An overview of sustainable construction approach in post-disaster housing reconstruction. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(5), pp. 555-572. ISSN 1759-5916

Javed, A A; Pan, W; Chen, L and Zhan, W (2018) A systemic exploration of drivers for and constraints on construction productivity enhancement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(3), pp. 239-252. ISSN 2044-124X

Jennings, Iain C (1997) Systemic integration in construction project organisations. PhD thesis, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Jia, F; Xiang, P and Chen, D (2022) Prioritizing the operation and maintenance complexity of mega transportation projects based on systems thinking. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(2): 0002220, ISSN 0733-9364

Karunsena, G; Gajanayake, A and Udawatta, N (2024) Wastewater management in the construction sector: A systemic analysis of current practice in Victoria, Australia. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(11), pp. 1166-1175. ISSN 1562-3599

King, T H and Jemtrud, M (2025) A strategic niche management framework to scale deep energy retrofits. Buildings & Cities, 6(1), pp. 310-326. ISSN 2632-6655

Kululanga, G K (1999) A framework to facilitate construction contractors' learning. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Lawani, A (2018) Investigating project management practice in Nigerian government construction organisations: a systems thinking approach. PhD thesis, Robert Gordon University, UK.

Le Masurier, J W (2001) Developing the observational method as a systematic approach to uncertainty management. PhD thesis, University of Bristol, UK.

Lim, J N (2007) Stimulating construction innovation in Singapore by developing the national system of innovation. PhD thesis, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Lim, J N and Ofori, G (2007) Classification of innovation for strategic decision making in construction businesses. Construction Management and Economics, 25(9), pp. 963-978. ISSN 1466433X

Lukhele, T M (2023) A systematic risk management model for construction project management: a case study of the new infrastructure project in the University of Mpumalanga. PhD thesis, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.

Mackee, J; Askland, H H and Askew, L (2014) Recovering cultural built heritage after natural disasters: A resilience perspective. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(2), pp. 202-212. ISSN 1759-5916

Mahmud, A T; Ogunlana, S O and Hong, W T (2022) Understanding the dynamics of cost overrun triggers in highway infrastructure projects in Nigeria: A systems thinking modelling approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 27(1), pp. 29-56. ISSN 1366-4387

Marzuki, P; Oktavianus, A; Regina, A and Hasiholan, B (2019) Interface problems in change order-challenged projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(2), pp. 1-22. ISSN 1823-6499

Mbiti, Titus (2008) System dynamics model of construction output in Kenya. PhD thesis, RMIT University, Australia.

McCall, V; Gibb, K and Wang, Y (2025) The "fight" for adaptations: Exploring the drivers and barriers to implementing home and environment modifications that support healthy ageing. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 43(2), pp. 159-176. ISSN 2398-4708

McGee, S; Frittman, J; Ahn, S J and Murray, S (2016) Implications of cascading effects for the Hyogo Framework. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 7(2), pp. 144-157. ISSN 1759-5916

Michell, K; Bowen, P and Cattell, K (2007) Modeling the design team as a temporary management structure: Reality versus theory. Construction Economics and Building, 7(1), pp. 19-28. ISSN 2204-9029

Mootanah, D P (1998) Developing an integrated risk and value management framework for construction project management. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 14th Annual ARCOM Conference, 9-11 September 1998, Reading, UK.

Na, L J; Ofori, G; Ling, F Y Y and Hua, G B (2007) Role of national institutions in promoting innovation by contractors in Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 25(10), pp. 1021-1039. ISSN 1466433X

Na, L J; Ofori, G and Park, M (2006) Stimulating construction innovation in Singapore through the national system of innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), pp. 1069-1082. ISSN 0733-9364

Naveed, F and Khan, K I A (2022) Investigating the influence of information complexity on construction quality: A systems thinking approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(3), pp. 1427-1448. ISSN 0969-9988

Newaz, M T; Ershadi, M; Jefferies, M; Pillay, M and Davis, P (2023) A systematic review of contemporary safety management research: A multi-level approach to identifying trending domains in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 41(2), pp. 97-115. ISSN 01446193

Nikolić, D. and Ewart, I. (2026) Going beyond net zero: Digital twins for achieving socio-ecological sustainability in the built environment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 15(5), pp. 2015-2037. ISSN 2046-6099

Novak, V M (2012) Managing sustainability value in design: A systems approach. PhD thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA.

Novak, V M (2014) Design management of sustainability values: A learning organization perspective. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(3-4), pp. 218-232. ISSN 1745-2007

Novak, V M; Fernandez-Anez, N and Shiraishi, K (2017) Rethinking resilience planning: From problems to potential. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 8(4), pp. 412-424. ISSN 1759-5916

Nyqvist, R; Peltokorpi, A and Seppänen, O (2024) Uncertainty network modeling method for construction risk management. Construction Management and Economics, 42(4), pp. 346-365. ISSN 01446193

Okonta, U; Hosseinian-Far, A and Sarwar, D (2025) A systemic approach to sustainable railway infrastructure planning: The case study of milton keynes. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 14(2), pp. 407-428. ISSN 2046-6099

Omotayo, T; Olanipekun, A; Obi, L and Boateng, P (2020) A systems thinking approach for incremental reduction of non-physical waste. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(4), pp. 509-528. ISSN 2044-124X

Oputa, N B (2017) Project managers' strategies for megaproject success. PhD thesis, Walden University, USA.

Potts, M (2017) A participatory study into the creation of a new infrastructure delivery system in the regulated UK water sector. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Rasul, N; Malik, M S A; Bakhtawar, B and Thaheem, M J (2021) Risk assessment of fast-track projects: A systems-based approach. International Journal of Construction Management, 21(11), pp. 1099-1114. ISSN 1562-3599

Robertson, Aaron D (2026) Towards a new housebuilding paradigm: A systems theory approach to supply chain reconfiguration. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Rogers, M D (2014) Power and narrative in project management: lessons learned in recognising the importance of phronesis. DMan thesis, University of Hertfordshire, UK.

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

Safikhani, S.; Shafaat, A. and Sartipipour, M. (2026) Automated project rescheduling with preemptive activity splitting for baseline restoration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 152(6): 04026065, ISSN 0733-9364

Scott, L M (2016) Theory and research in construction education: The case for pragmatism. Construction Management and Economics, 34(7-8), pp. 552-560. ISSN 01446193

Shi, Y and Collinge, W (2023) Measuring social value in rail infrastructure projects: A system dynamic approach. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.

Small-Warner, K (2022) Adopting sustainable business models in small island developing states (SIDS): buildings and construction sector. PhD thesis, De Montfort University, UK.

Sundaraj, G and Eaton, D (2013) Quantifying robustness in PFIs. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 18(1), pp. 26-52. ISSN 1366-4387

Tawfiq, O H (2007) Doing contracting differently. PhD thesis, University of Bristol, UK.

Taylor, J and Howden-Chapman, P (2021) The significance of urban systems on sustainability and public health. Buildings & Cities, 2(1), pp. 874-887. ISSN 2632-6655

Tommelein, I D (2015) Journey toward lean construction: Pursuing a paradigm shift in the AEC industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(6): 04015005, ISSN 0733-9364

Vermeer, D M M (2019) Collective learning in strategic public private partnership procurement systems for social infrastructure. PhD thesis, University of London, University College London, UK.

Vermeer, Daniel Marinus Maria (2019) Collective learning in strategic public private partnership (PPP) procurement systems for social infrastructure. PhD thesis, University College London, UK.

White, D and Fortune, J (2012) Using systems thinking to evaluate a major project: The case of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(2), pp. 205-228. ISSN 0969-9988

Zhan, W; Pan, W and Chen, L (2021) Construction project productivity evaluation framework with expanded system boundaries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(4), pp. 863-885. ISSN 0969-9988

Zhang, Peng (2015) Comparative research between the Chinese and the Australian construction industries based on productivity and industrial competitiveness. PhD thesis, RMIT University, Australia.

de Blois, M and De Coninck, P (2008) The dynamics of actors' and stakeholders' participation: An approach of management by design. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(3-4), pp. 176-188. ISSN 1745-2007