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Review
Published: 17 August 2021 in Sustainability
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Agribusiness supply chain (ASC) risk is currently a major business problem throughout the world. The current trend of globalisation has affected every business, and supply chain risks have become a concern in logistics and other business processes. Current risk management strategies must address a variety of global and local challenges. To tackle this issue, existing research has analysed risks in agrifood supply chains, ASC risk management, disruption in ASCs, risk assessments of agriculture supply chains and sources of risk facing an agricultural supply chain. However, the existing research has not defined and categorised risks as a basis for managing risks in ASCs. Therefore, the definition and categorisation of risks in the ASC has been overlooked. To address this gap, this paper undertakes a systematic literature review, offering constructs to define and categorise risks in ASCs, and develops a novel taxonomy in ASC risks to enrich future research on ASC risk management. Sixty-one articles from six databases published between 2000 and 2020 underwent descriptive and thematic analysis.

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Soleman Imbiri; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe; Larissa Statsenko. A Novel Taxonomy for Risks in Agribusiness Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9217 .

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Soleman Imbiri, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Nicholas Chileshe, Larissa Statsenko. A Novel Taxonomy for Risks in Agribusiness Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):9217.

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Soleman Imbiri; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe; Larissa Statsenko. 2021. "A Novel Taxonomy for Risks in Agribusiness Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 9217.

Journal article
Published: 12 August 2021 in Sustainability
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Construction sites constitute major sources of pollutants creating negative impacts on the environment. Sustainable construction aims at mitigating these negative externalities while promoting economic and social outcomes. Dust pollution in construction sites is an invisible hazard, which is often ignored as little more than a nuisance. Although behavioral control is a popular way of preventing dust generation, past research has paid little attention to worker behavior regarding dust mitigation. This study aims to test a model that predicts intentions to alter the conduct of workers towards dust control in construction activities. This study adopted a questionnaire survey design with construction participants in Sri Lanka, using structural equation modelling to test several hypotheses based on the Norm Activation Model. The results proved that awareness of consequences and ascription of responsibility could have a positive impact on personal norms, which in turn could influence the behavior of site employees. The study also provided new insights on employees’ awareness of dust hazards, their sense of responsibility for its control, and the importance of their company. Policymakers and practitioners are recommended to pay more attention to how to harness worker’s support to mitigate dust pollution, and construction companies should initiate educational campaigns to raise awareness about environmental impacts, to influence personal norms of the workers in building sites. This research contributes to the body of knowledge by enhancing our understanding of factors influencing employees’ dust control behavior.

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Mekhala Kaluarachchi; Anuradha Waidyasekara; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe. Mitigating Dust Pollution from Construction Activities: A Behavioural Control Perspective. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9005 .

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Mekhala Kaluarachchi, Anuradha Waidyasekara, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Nicholas Chileshe. Mitigating Dust Pollution from Construction Activities: A Behavioural Control Perspective. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):9005.

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Mekhala Kaluarachchi; Anuradha Waidyasekara; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe. 2021. "Mitigating Dust Pollution from Construction Activities: A Behavioural Control Perspective." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 9005.

Concept paper
Published: 28 July 2021 in Sustainability
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This article provides a picture of the latest developments in providing BIM-based tools for construction and demolition waste (CDW) management. The coverage and breadth of the literature on offering BIM-based tools and technologies for dealing with CDW throughout the whole life cycle of construction are investigated, and gaps are identified. Findings reveal that, although various BIM-based technologies are closely associated with CDW, much of the existing research on this area has focused on the design and construction phase; indeed, the problem of CDW in post-construction stages has received scant attention. Besides, the now available tools and technologies are lacking in cross-phase insights into project waste aspects and are weak in theoretical rigor. This article contributes to the field by identifying the intellectual deficiencies in offering BIM-based tools and technologies when dealing with CDW. So, too, it points to major priorities for future research on the topic. For practitioners, the study provides a point of reference and raises awareness in the field about the most advanced available BIM-based technologies for dealing with CDW problems.

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Bahareh Nikmehr; M. Hosseini; Jun Wang; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. BIM-Based Tools for Managing Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW): A Scoping Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8427 .

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Bahareh Nikmehr, M. Hosseini, Jun Wang, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. BIM-Based Tools for Managing Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW): A Scoping Review. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8427.

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Bahareh Nikmehr; M. Hosseini; Jun Wang; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2021. "BIM-Based Tools for Managing Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW): A Scoping Review." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8427.

Journal article
Published: 26 June 2019 in Automation in Construction
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Reverse logistics supply chain (RLSC) helps resources recovery at the End-of-life (EoL) of buildings. However, there is a huge potential for improving the existing RLSC through systematic information management. Very little research has been carried out on the interactions between RLSC operations and information needs for an efficient and effective resources recovery process. This study proposes a conceptual model of a building information model that could effectively address the information needs during demolition, testing, grading and reprocessing of salvaged materials. The study uses semi-structured interviews and action research to identify information needs and Building Information Modelling (BIM) functionalities to develop the conceptual model using an Application Programming Interface (API) plug-in. The model when fully developed can extract the volumes of salvage, sorting, testing, reprocessing and integrate that information for optimised resources recovery. The extracted information in a single platform can help demolition planners and recyclers to design downstream operations, particularly testing and grading of salvaged products enabling an information flow-centric reverse logistics supply chain.

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Nicholas Chileshe; Ruchini Senerath Jayasinghe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Information flow-centric approach for reverse logistics supply chains. Automation in Construction 2019, 106, 102858 .

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Nicholas Chileshe, Ruchini Senerath Jayasinghe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Information flow-centric approach for reverse logistics supply chains. Automation in Construction. 2019; 106 ():102858.

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Nicholas Chileshe; Ruchini Senerath Jayasinghe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2019. "Information flow-centric approach for reverse logistics supply chains." Automation in Construction 106, no. : 102858.

Journal article
Published: 05 June 2019 in International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to investigate strategies that external stakeholders can employ to affect construction project outcomes and, second, to identify essential requirements for utilising each strategy. Design/methodology/approach A new theoretical framework of stakeholder influence strategies was proposed and applied. The research design is a multi-case study, comprising four cases in the construction industry in Vietnam. Findings Seven specific strategies were found, including inputs withholding, inputs compromising, communication, direct action, coalition building, conflict escalation and credibility building. When possessing project inputs, stakeholders can affect a project directly via a withholding or compromising strategy. Communication is available to those who have basic communicating skills; however, direct action is only employed by groups that include a large number of members. Objectors must have common interests or goals with their potential allies for using coalition building. Conflict escalation is restricted to communities having distinctive characteristics which can be used to create new problems sensibly, while credibility building is used by parties possessing adequate resources and expertise. Research limitations/implications This study’s generalisability may be limited by the main source of data and the types of projects in the selected cases. Practical implications This study provides directions for project managers to predict stakeholder influence by taking project inputs and utilisation requirements of the strategies into consideration. Originality/value This study is one of the first investigations on stakeholder-attributes-related requirements for utilising influence strategies in projects.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Anthony Wood. Stakeholder influence strategies in construction projects. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 2019, 13, 47 -65.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Anthony Wood. Stakeholder influence strategies in construction projects. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business. 2019; 13 (1):47-65.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Anthony Wood. 2019. "Stakeholder influence strategies in construction projects." International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 13, no. 1: 47-65.

E literature review
Published: 20 May 2019 in Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the synergies between post-end-of-life of building (PEoLB) concepts and operations to achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using 65 articles published between 2006 and 2017, and it has been subjected to descriptive and thematic analysis. Findings The descriptive analysis revealed that the majority of the articles were about (60 per cent) PEoLB operations, followed by (23 per cent) PEoLB concepts. Only 17 per cent of the articles have dealt with PEoLB-related strategic approaches. The thematic analysis elaborated on the literature development; interrelationships between PEoLB concepts and operations; impediments of introducing sustainability on these operations, remedial measures and information-based strategic approaches to achieve sustainability. Based on the findings, a conceptual framework for sustainable PEoLB operations is proposed. Furthermore, four areas of potential future research are discussed. Research limitations/implications This study presents a future research agenda including best practices to plan PEoLB operations and the development of optimisation models, risk management and information-based strategic approaches. Practical implications The proposed conceptual research framework triggers and nurtures potential pathways to introduce sustainable PEoLB operations under sound information flow. This could create a basis for future empirical studies in filling the identified gaps in literature. The framework could also assist practitioners in mitigating risks associated with transportation, storing and contamination of salvaged materials through enhanced information flow. In addition, the framework provides some managerial guidance to organisations seeking ways of establishing sustainability during reverse logistics (RL) operations. Originality/value This paper presents an SLR of an emerging area of research that encapsulates closed-loop supply chain through sustainable RL operations. The study highlights the interrelationships between PEoLB concepts and operations. It develops a robust approach to effectively manage the PEoLB operations underpinned by a sound information flow to facilitate sustainability.

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Ruchini Senarath Jayasinghe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe. Exploring sustainable post-end-of-life of building operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 2019, 26, 689 -722.

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Ruchini Senarath Jayasinghe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Nicholas Chileshe. Exploring sustainable post-end-of-life of building operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 2019; 26 (4):689-722.

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Ruchini Senarath Jayasinghe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe. 2019. "Exploring sustainable post-end-of-life of building operations." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 26, no. 4: 689-722.

Journal article
Published: 04 January 2019 in International Journal of Project Management
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Although understanding external stakeholders' influence is important to achieving success, little attention has been paid to their influence strategies in project management. This paper aims to explore combinations of actions that external stakeholders normally pursue to influence construction projects, and to hypothesise factors affecting the use of these combinations. A theoretical framework of stakeholder strategic actions was proposed and applied, and a multiple-case study in the Vietnamese construction industry was employed. Three combinations of influence strategies were identified: communication and credibility building were employed concurrently by organised groups in projects affecting the environment; direct action and conflict escalation were exerted together by unorganised groups in cases leading to displacements of the locals; and coalition building was combined with communication by both groups irrespective of projects' impacts. The utilisation of a combination can be affected by the selection of lobbying actions and characteristics of individual strategies, and stakeholders' motives, attributes and perceptions.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Anthony Wood. External stakeholder strategic actions in projects: A multi-case study. International Journal of Project Management 2019, 37, 176 -191.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Anthony Wood. External stakeholder strategic actions in projects: A multi-case study. International Journal of Project Management. 2019; 37 (1):176-191.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Anthony Wood. 2019. "External stakeholder strategic actions in projects: A multi-case study." International Journal of Project Management 37, no. 1: 176-191.

Conference paper
Published: 13 December 2018 in Urbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies
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In the last few years, India has witnessed sustained economic growth. Consequently, large-scale migration from rural areas to urban areas has been witnessed due to industrialization, better job prospects, rising income, and high expectations of the lower and middle-class population. This situation has put tremendous pressure on the urban housing supply and affordability. Like most of other countries, providing affordable housing has remained a major challenge for both the policy makers and developers in India. Despite significant policy changes to incentivize affordable housing schemes to make them more attractive for the investors, various factors have continued to impede housing affordability in the major cities. This paper presents an overview of the affordable housing policies and issues in India. It also highlights the affordable housing strategies and policies adopted by some of the European nations in the last few years. It further examines the potentials of application and uptake of these policies within the Indian context.

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Abid Hasan; Abbas Elmualim; Rameez Rameezdeen; Bassam Baroudi. Housing Affordability in India: Opportunities and Key Challenges. Urbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies 2018, 1 .

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Abid Hasan, Abbas Elmualim, Rameez Rameezdeen, Bassam Baroudi. Housing Affordability in India: Opportunities and Key Challenges. Urbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies. 2018; ():1.

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Abid Hasan; Abbas Elmualim; Rameez Rameezdeen; Bassam Baroudi. 2018. "Housing Affordability in India: Opportunities and Key Challenges." Urbanization Challenges in Emerging Economies , no. : 1.

Journal article
Published: 01 November 2018 in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
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It is well recognized that collaboration and mutual trust among project participants are essential in the delivery of green buildings. A procurement model is the structure that defines the contractual and functional relationships among project participants. Therefore, the procurement model selected for a green building should be able to enhance collaboration, nonadversarial relationships, and a dispute free environment for the project to achieve desired green credentials. However, little is known about the capabilities of current procurement models to support such an endeavor. It is unclear from extant literature which procurement method(s) would support collaboration and how this could be achieved. Whereas the need for early contractor involvement is highlighted in past studies as a means to enhance collaboration, there is not much information as to how that could facilitate the achievement of green credentials. To fill the knowledge gap, this research aims to examine the functional relationships among project participants involved in Australian Green Star rated building projects. The study explore how the much needed collaboration happens in these procurement methods through a questionnaire survey and case studies. The questionnaire survey was conducted among willing project participants of 37 Green Star projects implemented in Adelaide, South Australia. Based on the results, the two most favorable procurement methods that improve collaboration, namely design and construct (DC) and management contracting (MC), were selected for case studies. Semistructured interviews were conducted among nine project participants of these two case studies to elicit detailed information on collaborative mechanisms and the way green credentials were supported through the procurement method. Results showed that despite a drive from the industry for more collaborative approaches, 48% of Green Star projects have utilized the traditional procurement model which promotes adversarial relationships among project participants. In contrast, alternative models such as DC and MC received a positive response on their capability to promote collaboration. In these two methods, early contractor involvement helped not only the main contractor but also trade contractors to work directly with other stakeholders to ensure the achievement of green credentials. This study proposes a few practical measures to improve the management credits in the Green Star rating tool while providing recommendations to enhance construction professionals’ understanding of the benefits and limitations of the major procurement methods when applied to green building projects.

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Luke Ferme; Jian Zuo; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Improving Collaboration among Stakeholders in Green Building Projects: Role of Early Contractor Involvement. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction 2018, 10, 04518020 .

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Luke Ferme, Jian Zuo, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Improving Collaboration among Stakeholders in Green Building Projects: Role of Early Contractor Involvement. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. 2018; 10 (4):04518020.

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Luke Ferme; Jian Zuo; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2018. "Improving Collaboration among Stakeholders in Green Building Projects: Role of Early Contractor Involvement." Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction 10, no. 4: 04518020.

Conference paper
Published: 04 October 2018 in Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering
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The increased affordability of mobile devices, wider network coverage, and better mobile applications have changed the ways communication and information transfer take place in the construction industry in both developed and developing countries. While considerable research has been conducted on the extent of usage of mobile information and communication technologies (mobile ICT) and development of prototype applications in the context of construction projects, less attention has been paid on examining the perceptions of construction management (CM) professionals regarding implications of using mobile ICT. The present study identified different ways in which the use of mobile ICT translates into better productivity in construction projects. A questionnaire survey conducted across the Indian construction industry revealed that the use of mobile ICT improves construction productivity due to four factors: (1) improved communication and information flow, (2) better project execution, (3) improved access to data, and (4) proper defect management. While attributes related to communication and access to information received high rankings, the respondents perceived that the use of mobile ICT has low positive influence on attributes such as cost savings, speed of construction, sustainability, and construction errors.

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Abid Hasan; Kumar Neeraj Jha; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Seungjun Ahn; Bassam Baroudi. Perceived Productivity Effects of Mobile ICT in Construction Projects. Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering 2018, 165 -172.

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Abid Hasan, Kumar Neeraj Jha, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Seungjun Ahn, Bassam Baroudi. Perceived Productivity Effects of Mobile ICT in Construction Projects. Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering. 2018; ():165-172.

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Abid Hasan; Kumar Neeraj Jha; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Seungjun Ahn; Bassam Baroudi. 2018. "Perceived Productivity Effects of Mobile ICT in Construction Projects." Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering , no. : 165-172.

Conference paper
Published: 04 October 2018 in Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering
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Due to increased affordability of mobile devices, better network coverage, and availability of a wide range of mobile applications, the use of mobile information and communication technologies (mobile ICT) has increased significantly in construction projects. While considerable research on both positive and negative implications of using mobile ICT has been conducted in different industries and social contexts, relatively few studies have examined the perception of construction management (CM) professionals. A questionnaire survey conducted across the Indian construction industry revealed that the use of mobile ICT could impede construction productivity due to factors such as: (1) pressure to remain accessible outside the work hours, (2) temptation to check it frequently, (3) adverse effects on work-life balance, (4) compulsion to work outside the normal work hours, (5) massive amount of information, (6) distraction, (7) less time to respond to changes, (8) loss of productive time due to personal internet usage, (9) adverse effects on health of the users, and (10) frequent drawing changes. Since potential applications of mobile ICT in construction projects present enormous opportunities for CM professionals, these issues need to be addressed through user awareness, training, and organizational policies.

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Abid Hasan; Kumar Neeraj Jha; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Seungjun Ahn; Bassam Baroudi. The Negative Effects of Mobile ICT on Productivity in Indian Construction Projects. Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering 2018, 281 -287.

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Abid Hasan, Kumar Neeraj Jha, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Seungjun Ahn, Bassam Baroudi. The Negative Effects of Mobile ICT on Productivity in Indian Construction Projects. Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering. 2018; ():281-287.

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Abid Hasan; Kumar Neeraj Jha; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Seungjun Ahn; Bassam Baroudi. 2018. "The Negative Effects of Mobile ICT on Productivity in Indian Construction Projects." Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering , no. : 281-287.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2018 in Science of The Total Environment
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Severe air pollution associated with the rapid urbanization is a pressing issue in China. Moreover, the public awareness of environmental protection in China is awakening, which poses enormous pressure on governments to enforce environmental regulations. The study of environmental problems from the public perspective plays a crucial role in effective environmental governance. The Baidu search engine is the China's largest search engine. The search index of haze based on Baidu search engine reflects the public concern on air quality in China. The aim of this study is to uncover important relationships between public concern and air quality monitoring data based on the case study of haze pollution crisis in China. The results indicate that: (1) the year 2013 is the turning point of the public concern on air quality in China; (2) according to daily data analysis, the search index of haze has increased progressively with increased PM concentration with a time lag of 0-4 days and the lag time has a declining tendency from 2013 to 2017; (3) according to annual data analysis, the public concern showed a weak correlation with air quality and they showed an opposite temporal trend. However, when the long-term annual trend was removed, the strong positive correlation emerges between the fluctuation parts of the search index of haze and monitoring data of air quality. This indicates the public is more sensitive to the short-term fluctuation of air quality. The results of this paper provide statistical evidence on the evolution of public concern on air quality from 2013 to 2017. This study will help policy makers to better understand the patterns of the public's perception of environmental problems and consequently improve the government's capability to deal with these challenges.

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Yaling Lu; Yuan Wang; Jian Zuo; Hongqiang Jiang; Dacang Huang; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Characteristics of public concern on haze in China and its relationship with air quality in urban areas. Science of The Total Environment 2018, 637-638, 1597 -1606.

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Yaling Lu, Yuan Wang, Jian Zuo, Hongqiang Jiang, Dacang Huang, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Characteristics of public concern on haze in China and its relationship with air quality in urban areas. Science of The Total Environment. 2018; 637-638 ():1597-1606.

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Yaling Lu; Yuan Wang; Jian Zuo; Hongqiang Jiang; Dacang Huang; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2018. "Characteristics of public concern on haze in China and its relationship with air quality in urban areas." Science of The Total Environment 637-638, no. : 1597-1606.

Book chapter
Published: 30 August 2018 in Unmaking Waste in Production and Consumption: Towards the Circular Economy
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This chapter discusses the profound and influential impact the construction industry has on the national economy, together with the huge negative effect it has on the environment. It argues that by adopting smart and industrialised prefabrication (SAIP), the Australian construction industry, and the construction industry globally, is well positioned to leverage the circular economy to advance future industries with less impact on our natural environment. It discusses aspects of the application of digital technologies, specifically building information modelling, virtualisation, augmented and virtual reality and 3D printing, coupled with reverse logistics as a proponent for advancing the circular economy through smart, digitally enabled, industrialised prefabrication. It further postulates a framework for SAIP for the circular economy.

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Abbas Elmualim; Sherif Mostafa; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Chapter 19 Construction and the Circular Economy: Smart and Industrialised Prefabrication. Unmaking Waste in Production and Consumption: Towards the Circular Economy 2018, 323 -336.

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Abbas Elmualim, Sherif Mostafa, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Chapter 19 Construction and the Circular Economy: Smart and Industrialised Prefabrication. Unmaking Waste in Production and Consumption: Towards the Circular Economy. 2018; ():323-336.

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Abbas Elmualim; Sherif Mostafa; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2018. "Chapter 19 Construction and the Circular Economy: Smart and Industrialised Prefabrication." Unmaking Waste in Production and Consumption: Towards the Circular Economy , no. : 323-336.

Review
Published: 01 August 2018 in Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
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Purpose A significant amount of work has been performed in the area of identification of factors affecting construction productivity. Previous studies have tried to determine the most important factors affecting construction productivity in different countries for a long time. As a result of continuous effort in this direction, researchers have identified a wide range of factors. While the subject area has matured, no general agreement could be made on the factors affecting construction productivity. To fill this gap, the purpose of this paper is to undertake a comprehensive systematic review of mainstream studies on factors affecting construction productivity published in the last 30 years (1986–2016). Design/methodology/approach A total of 46 articles from different sources such as journals, conference proceedings, dissertation and PhD theses were identified and thoroughly reviewed. Findings Gaps in research and practices are discussed and directions for future research have been proposed. The literature review indicates that despite noticeable differences in the socio-economic conditions across both developed countries and developing countries, an overall reasonable consensus exists on few significant factors impeding productivity. These are, namely, non-availability of materials, inadequate supervision, skill shortage, lack of proper tools and equipment and incomplete drawing and specifications. Nevertheless, implications of technology, site amenities, process studies, project culture, and impacts of physiological and psychological factors were not adequately covered in existing literature. The study also found that traditional construction projects have remained the main focus of these studies while green construction projects have been generally overlooked. Research limitations/implications The review does not include studies that report productivity at the organisational or industry level as well as total factor productivity. The scope of the review is limited to work on identification of factors affecting productivity at the activity level in construction projects. Practical implications The outcomes of this study would help researchers and practitioners by providing the findings of previous studies in a concise manner. It is also expected that presenting a deeper and wider perspective of the research work performed until now will direct a more focussed approach on productivity improvement efforts in the construction industry. Originality/value This review paper undertakes a comprehensive systematic review of studies on identification of factors affecting construction productivity published during the last three decades.

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Abid Hasan; Bassam Baroudi; Abbas Elmualim; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Factors affecting construction productivity: a 30 year systematic review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 2018, 25, 916 -937.

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Abid Hasan, Bassam Baroudi, Abbas Elmualim, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. Factors affecting construction productivity: a 30 year systematic review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 2018; 25 (7):916-937.

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Abid Hasan; Bassam Baroudi; Abbas Elmualim; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2018. "Factors affecting construction productivity: a 30 year systematic review." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 25, no. 7: 916-937.

Journal article
Published: 17 July 2018 in Waste Management
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In the light of increased environmental concerns and the unsustainability of current construction practices, ‘reverse logistics’ (RL) has emerged as a remedial strategy, whereby decommissioned buildings are salvaged and returned back through the value chain for recovery, refurbishment and reuse. The drivers that impact the uptake of RL are known, but if sustainability outcomes are to be enhanced, the strength of those drivers must be quantified in order to ascertain where efforts should be focused. This study aims to quantify the effects of known drivers on RL, and in so doing identify action items with the greatest potential to positively improve RL outcomes. RL drivers are culled from extant research, and categorized as economic, environmental, or social forces. A conceptual model is developed and tested against questionnaire results drawn from 49 expert respondents active in the South Australian construction industry. The results are analyzed using structured equation modeling. Economic and environmental drivers, such as the continuing relative high cost of salvaged items, along with expediency of cost, time and quality objectives overshadowing regulatory demands for use of such salvaged items, are shown to predict 34% of the variations in implementing RL. Of particular interest is the finding contradicting previous studies, showing that social drivers, such as perceived benefits from ‘going green’ had no significant impact. Thus, the road-map to improving RL outcomes lies in reducing costs of salvaged materials, augmenting environmental policies that promoted their use, and to initiate a regulatory framework to generate compliance. This insight will be of interest to industry policymakers and environmental strategists alike.

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Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; M. Reza Hosseini; Igor Martek; Hong Xian Li; Parinaz Panjehbashi-Aghdam. Factors driving the implementation of reverse logistics: A quantified model for the construction industry. Waste Management 2018, 79, 48 -57.

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Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, M. Reza Hosseini, Igor Martek, Hong Xian Li, Parinaz Panjehbashi-Aghdam. Factors driving the implementation of reverse logistics: A quantified model for the construction industry. Waste Management. 2018; 79 ():48-57.

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Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; M. Reza Hosseini; Igor Martek; Hong Xian Li; Parinaz Panjehbashi-Aghdam. 2018. "Factors driving the implementation of reverse logistics: A quantified model for the construction industry." Waste Management 79, no. : 48-57.

Journal article
Published: 29 May 2018 in Built Environment Project and Asset Management
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Purpose The issue of low productivity has remained a very stern and chronic problem in construction projects. Previous studies have found poor communication as one of the leading causes of low-construction productivity. Recent advances in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) have the potential to enhance communication and access to information in construction projects. However, the implications of the use of mobile ICT on construction productivity have not been investigated in sufficient depth, especially from the perspectives of its users, i.e. construction management (CM) professionals. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A focus group session involving ten experienced CM professionals from different organisations of the South Australian construction industry was moderated by a group of four researchers to gather data on mobile ICT usage and its implications for construction productivity. Findings Lack of training and guidelines on effective applications of these technologies to construction projects is a major bottleneck. Results indicate that despite noticeable advances in mobile ICT, differences in usage style and user attitude have limited their overall impact on productivity. Research limitations/implications This paper is based on data gathered from CM professionals working in the South Australian construction industry. Practical implications The study highlights the importance of strategising the use of mobile ICT to achieve the desired productivity rates through policy, training, work-life balance, and deeper and wider understanding of these technologies. Originality/value The study examines the perceptions of CM professionals on the usefulness of mobile ICT in construction projects and its implications for construction productivity.

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Abid Hasan; Abbas Elmualim; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Bassam Baroudi; Andrew Marshall. An exploratory study on the impact of mobile ICT on productivity in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management 2018, 8, 320 -332.

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Abid Hasan, Abbas Elmualim, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Bassam Baroudi, Andrew Marshall. An exploratory study on the impact of mobile ICT on productivity in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 2018; 8 (3):320-332.

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Abid Hasan; Abbas Elmualim; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Bassam Baroudi; Andrew Marshall. 2018. "An exploratory study on the impact of mobile ICT on productivity in construction projects." Built Environment Project and Asset Management 8, no. 3: 320-332.

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Published: 09 March 2018 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Particle emissions derived from construction activities have a significant impact on the local air quality, while the canyon effect with reduced natural ventilation contributes to the highest particulate pollution in urban environments. This study attempted to examine the effect of PM10 emissions derived from the construction of a rail transit system in an urban street canyon. Using a 3D computational fluid dynamic (CFD) model based on a real street canyon with different height ratios, this study formulates the impact of height ratio and wind directions on the dispersion and concentration of PM10. The results indicate that parallel flow would cause the concentration of PM10 at the end of the street canyons in all height ratios, and the trends in horizontal, vertical and lateral planes in all street canyons are similar. While in the condition of perpendicular flow, double-eddy circulations occur and lead to the concentration of PM10 in the middle part of the street canyon and leeward of backwind buildings in all height ratios. Furthermore, perpendicular flow will cause the concentration of PM10 to increase if the upwind buildings are higher than the backwind ones. This study also shows that the dispersion of PM10 is strongly associated with wind direction in and the height ratios of the street canyons. Certain measures could, therefore, be taken to prevent the impact on people in terms of the PM10 concentration and the heights of street canyons identified in this research. Potential mitigation strategies are suggested, include measurements below 4 m according to governmental regulations, dust shields, and atomized water.

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Yang Wang; Ying Zhou; Jian Zuo; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. A Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Simulation of PM10 Dispersion Caused by Rail Transit Construction Activity: A Real Urban Street Canyon Model. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 482 .

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Yang Wang, Ying Zhou, Jian Zuo, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. A Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Simulation of PM10 Dispersion Caused by Rail Transit Construction Activity: A Real Urban Street Canyon Model. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (3):482.

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Yang Wang; Ying Zhou; Jian Zuo; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2018. "A Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Simulation of PM10 Dispersion Caused by Rail Transit Construction Activity: A Real Urban Street Canyon Model." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 3: 482.

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Published: 06 February 2018 in Construction Management and Economics
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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. External stakeholder strategic actions in construction projects: a Vietnamese study. Construction Management and Economics 2018, 36, 443 -458.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen, Nicholas Chileshe, Raufdeen Rameezdeen. External stakeholder strategic actions in construction projects: a Vietnamese study. Construction Management and Economics. 2018; 36 (8):443-458.

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Tan Hai Dang Nguyen; Nicholas Chileshe; Raufdeen Rameezdeen. 2018. "External stakeholder strategic actions in construction projects: a Vietnamese study." Construction Management and Economics 36, no. 8: 443-458.

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Published: 01 December 2017 in Journal of Cleaner Production
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M. Reza Hosseini; Saeed Banihashemi; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Hamed Golizadeh; Mehrdad Arashpour; Le Ma. Sustainability by Information and Communication Technology: A paradigm shift for construction projects in Iran. Journal of Cleaner Production 2017, 168, 1 -13.

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M. Reza Hosseini, Saeed Banihashemi, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Hamed Golizadeh, Mehrdad Arashpour, Le Ma. Sustainability by Information and Communication Technology: A paradigm shift for construction projects in Iran. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2017; 168 ():1-13.

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M. Reza Hosseini; Saeed Banihashemi; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Hamed Golizadeh; Mehrdad Arashpour; Le Ma. 2017. "Sustainability by Information and Communication Technology: A paradigm shift for construction projects in Iran." Journal of Cleaner Production 168, no. : 1-13.

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Published: 20 November 2017 in Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
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Purpose Factors influencing management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the Iranian context have yet to be investigated. The purpose of this paper is to define and address this knowledge gap, through development of a model to map the associations among the primary factors affecting C&D waste at project, industry and national levels. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model is developed based on synthesising the findings of available studies on factors affecting C&D waste with a focus on developing countries. For collecting data, the study drew upon a questionnaire survey of 103 Iranian construction practitioners. The strength and significance of associations among these factors to modify and validate the model were assessed using the structural equation modelling-partial least squares approach. Findings Major factors affecting C&D waste management and their level of importance were identified at project, industry and national levels. Results clearly showed that the government should review regulations pertaining to C&D waste management and make sure they are implemented properly. The “polluter pays principle” is a useful guide in devising effective policies and regulations for the Iranian context. Originality/value This study contributes to the field through presenting the first major study on C&D waste management in Iran. The study provides a picture of C&D waste management status quo in Iran and encapsulates the factors affecting C&D waste management in the Iranian context at different levels within an integrated model. The findings have practical implications for policy makers and construction practitioners in Iran, similar developing economies and foreign firms planning to operate in Iran.

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Bahareh Nikmehr; M. Reza Hosseini; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe; Parviz Ghoddousi; Mehrdad Arashpour. An integrated model for factors affecting construction and demolition waste management in Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 2017, 24, 1246 -1268.

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Bahareh Nikmehr, M. Reza Hosseini, Raufdeen Rameezdeen, Nicholas Chileshe, Parviz Ghoddousi, Mehrdad Arashpour. An integrated model for factors affecting construction and demolition waste management in Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 2017; 24 (6):1246-1268.

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Bahareh Nikmehr; M. Reza Hosseini; Raufdeen Rameezdeen; Nicholas Chileshe; Parviz Ghoddousi; Mehrdad Arashpour. 2017. "An integrated model for factors affecting construction and demolition waste management in Iran." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 24, no. 6: 1246-1268.