Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran
Acting Head of School
School of Architecture and Built Environment (Construction Management (Building))
- Email:thayaparan.gajendran@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 5781
Building on experience
Emphasising the importance of effective communication, sustained innovation and seamless technology integration, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran is seeking to create cultures of collaboration in project-based industries around the world.
At the heart of Gajendran's work is human response. At times, so is human pain. The Associate Professor conducts research in both the construction and disaster management fields, adopting a sociological lens to analyse their manifold structures, cultures and processes.
"In construction, I study small, medium and large organisations," he tells.
"In disaster management, on the other hand, I create, implement and evaluate risk reduction and mitigation programs to accelerate public preparedness and/or recovery."
"All of these efforts are evidence-based and serve to help deliver better outcomes and services for people."
Though at a "crossroads" in terms of how he plans to bridge the two together, Gajendran concedes construction and disaster management have more in common than most might otherwise think. Taking the nexus of training, teaching and research "very seriously," the multilinguist suggests the seemingly disparate areas also share a handful of applied skills and concepts.
"They impact significantly on communities and the economy as well," he affirms.
"Understanding their interactions will lead to an improved, more nuanced understanding of theory and practice."
Inform and transform
Gajendran worked in construction before moving to academia, signing up for an industry-embedded role following the completion of his undergraduate science degree at Sri Lanka's University of Moratuwa in 1995.
"My job back then was to look at risk profiling and write feasibility reports for consultants," he recalls.
"A few years later, I started and finished a Post Graduate Diploma in Management at the University of Jayewardenepura."
Keen to pursue research further afield, Gajendran went on to undertake a Masters in Facilities Management at the National University of Singapore in 1998. Another feather in his cap, the scholarship-funded study sought to explore "integrated approaches" to building performance measurements in the Asia-Pacific region.
"We assessed a range of properties, such as indoor air quality, thermal comfort, safety and security," he illuminates.
"Exhausting this data, we then produced an index, which can be used universally to understand how well a facility is working or not working."
"I continued in a research position after receiving my award in 2001, part of the team of industry and government bodies to design a $1 million productivity benchmarking system for construction businesses."
Comprehending the complex
Gajendran relocated to Australia in 2002, electing to examine the industry's uptake and integration of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a PhD student at the University of Newcastle.
"I chose a complicated subject," he admits.
"It's very hard to agree on a definition of culture and what it means for construction."
"There is the metaphorical view, for example, which sees it as something that cannot be controlled or modified – people are culture."
"There is also the variable view, which sees it as something that can be measured and quantified."
Looking to apply an all-encompassing "conceptual framework" to existing management processes within project organisations, Gajendran merged the two paradigms. The findings, he divulges, were "quite clear."
"There are a number of stages where culture evolves," he shares.
"However, half the time, the 'assimilation' one, which comes before operations and the 'closing up period' and after a plan's inception, is ignored."
"This is a critical oversight."
"From the beginning, it is vital that stakeholders come together to understand the technology they are adopting and trying to incorporate."
Up-to-date and up to scratch
Gajendran has since continued strengthening ties between innovation and construction, spearheading a handful of cutting-edge research endeavours in the Hunter. Hoping to dispel widespread belief in a "lacklustre" industry, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Built Environment Research affiliate is duly looking for ways to think outside of the box.
"As a whole, we've been criticised for many things," he comments.
"Some governments and businesses suppose we too often stick to tradition and aren't productive enough."
"So it's important we try to understand how these professionals consider and talk about innovation – a term that is regularly ill-defined in certain contexts."
Seeking to do just that, Gajendran, along with Professor Peter Davies, will analyse five years' worth of metadata from the Australian Institute of Building. The prolific publisher is also set to explore the "dynamic capabilities" of construction organisations during the multiyear probe – how they scan their environments, reconfigure existing resources and change internal cultures to stay competitive.
"This work has never been done before," he reveals.
"It's quite exciting."
Not slowing down anytime soon, Gajendran is simultaneously in the process of conducting the same sort of research in Tasmania with Associate Professor Graham Brewer.
"I'll be collaborating with its Construction Industry Board," he discloses.
"This project will mostly be about innovation in small and medium enterprises."
At the ready
Believing project governance in disaster situations is "equally as important," Gajendran is additionally applying and transforming his own skills to this newer area of study. Together with two PhD candidates, the former 'Master of Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction program convenor' will be reviewing the "best ways" to communicate risks.
"One will look at this specifically in a Ghanaian context, where there are informal settlements of people, while the other will look at it from an Australian context" he asserts.
Building on experience
Emphasising the importance of effective communication, sustained innovation and seamless technology integration, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran is
Career Summary
Biography
Dr. Thayaparan Gajendran's research focuses on the sociological aspects associated with built environment in the context of construction, project and disaster management. Specific areas of attention include cultural analysis in permanent and temporary
Gajendran has authored and edited over 60 scholarly pieces of work including refereed journal papers, refereed conference papers, conference proceedings and industry practice books accompanied by companion diagnostic self-assessment tools. He has published in Engineering Construction and Architectural Management Journal, Construction Innovation and Engineering Project Organization Journal and presented his work in various forms including conferences and invited presentations. Dr. Gajendran has also chaired conference sessions. A number of papers Dr. Gajendran co-authored have received awards.
Dr. Gajendran has been a chief (co) investigator on a number of competitive grants. Before joining the University of Newcastle, Dr. Gajendran was a member of the team working on a one million Singapore dollars research and development project funded by the Building Construction Authority (BCA) and Productivity Standards Board (PSB) of Singapore, for exploring a prototype system for benchmarking site construction productivity.
Dr. Gajendran received two Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Citation awards and one Australian Learning and Teaching and Council (ALTC) Citation Award. Gajendran has experience in mixed mode delivery and blended delivery approaches. He has held administrative positions including Program Convenor for Construction Management, Chair of the Engineering and Built Environment Ethics Committee, Acting Head of the Discipline, etc. He is currently the Program Convenor for the Disaster Management program.
Research
Research Focus: Dr. Thayaparan Gajendran’s research focuses on the sociological aspects associated with built environment in the context of construction, project and disaster management. Specific areas of attention include cultural analysis in permanent and temporary
Research Collaboration:
Postgraduate Supervision and Mentoring: Dr. Gajendran actively engages in the research support role through supervising postgraduate/honors students and via assisting ethics and methodological peer review committees. Dr. Gajendran has also been part of Ph.D. upgrade and confirmation panels.
Research Service Activities: Organisation: He was also member of four conferences organising committees (Asiaconstruct 2003, AUBEA 2004, CIB W92 2007 and Building Resilience Conference 2015) . He also regularly reviews papers for conferences (including A ranked CIB conferences, AUBEA, ANZAScA, CAAD 2007, IRMA ) and journals, including the Construction Management and Economics, Journal of Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, and Journal of Construction in Developing Countries.
Research Consultancies: Dr. Gajendran was a member of the team providing procurement evaluation advice on a regional airport construction in 2009 focused on improving collaborative engagement. Dr. Gajdendran is a member of a three-member team providing consultancy for the Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board (TBCITB) resulting in three reports, looking at improving innovation in the construction industry through the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Teaching
Teaching Philosophy: Dr. Gajendran’s teaching philosophy is underpinned by inductive (student centered) teaching/learning pedagogy characterized by problem/project-based learning.
Delivery Modes: Gajendran has experience in multiple delivery modes including on campus (face to face), distance-learning and mixed/blended modes of delivery. He applies various teaching/facilitation methods including, lectures, group discussions, site visits, face-to-face and online discussions, blogs, reflective practice, etc.
Curriculum design: His is experienced in developing programs (degrees) and courses including the course structure, delivery materials, assessment and learning activities to develop both Industry ready graduates and lifelong learning reflective practitioners. He designed the Graduate Certificate and Masters of Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction programs.
Teaching Activity: He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in the subject areas of Building Economics, Estimating and Tendering, Construction Management, Facilities Management and Disaster Management. Dr. Gajendran also teaches a Research Methods Module in both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs and supervises dissertation students.
Teaching Recognition: Dr. Gajendran’s efforts in the area of developing an Online Academic Integrity Module were
Administration
Dr. Gajendran has fulfilled held numerous administrative roles at the School, Faculty, and University level.
Research Director SABE 2015 to date: As the Research Director Dr. Gajendration is responsible for maintaining the quality of research outputs and enhance the research culture and support in the School of Architecture and Built Environment.
Program Convenor Master of Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction (MDPR) 2011- 2015: Dr. Gajendran designed the curriculum structure of the MDPR program and was actively involved in the continuous development of the program. This program has provided significant platform for evidence-based research activities.
Program Convenor Bachelor of Construction Management Program (BCM) 2007-2010: In this role, Dr. Gajendran managed the quality of the teaching outcomes program-wide, accreditation processes and student academic matters. The BCM program on average has approximately nine hundred students across four years and is accredited by multiple bodies: AIB, AIQS, RICS, RICS, CIOB, and SISV. He was actively involved in maintaining and seeking (re) accreditation from the professional institutions.
Acting Head of the Discipline (HOD) 2012: As acting HoD Dr. Gajendran was involved in setting the strategic direction for the discipline. He initiated the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into the BCM curriculum and procured all required information systems for the integration. He was involved in negotiations with local and international bodies to establish academic partnerships. He represented the Construction Managment discipline in the negotiation with Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Singapore, in securing an agreement to deliver the Bachelor of Construction Managment Program in Singapore.
The University Human Research Ethics Committee 2003-2006 and 2011: Dr. Gajendran was the Deputy Chair of the Engineering and Built Environment Research Ethics Committee in 2003 -2004 and the Chair in 2005-2006. He was also a member of the University Human Research Ethics Committee in 2005-2006 and 2011. In this role, he reviewed ethical aspects of research projects undertaken by staff members at the University in the fields of engineering, management, economics, and health/medical sciences. In 2006 Dr. Gajendran was involved in the restructuring of the ethics review process, from a faculty-based process to a risked based university level review process.
Methodological Peer Review Committee 2007 - to date: Dr. Gajendran pioneered the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment research methodological peer review committee in response to the University ethics process review recommendation. He has been a member of this committee since then.
Postgraduate Director 2003-04: Dr. Gajendran was the postgraduate director for Building Discipline. In this role, he was assessing the postgraduate applications for the Building discipline and evaluating documentation for postgraduate scholarships. As part of this role, he organized research training, postgraduate seminars and ensured provision of research infrastructure for postgraduate students.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Science (Quanity Surveying), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Sri Lanka
- Master of Science (Building), The National University of Singapore
- Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Construction Managment
- Culture in Project Organisations
- Decision Making
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Construction
- Innovation
- Resilieance
Languages
- Tamil (Fluent)
- Sinhalese (Fluent)
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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330201 | Automation and technology in building and construction | 30 |
330203 | Building industry studies | 20 |
330205 | Building organisational studies | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Associate Professor | University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2011 - 31/12/2014 | Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment Australia |
1/1/2005 - 1/12/2010 | Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment Australia |
1/2/2002 - 2/12/2004 | Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment Australia |
1/3/1997 - 1/7/1998 | Visiting Lecturer | University of Moratuwa Building Economics- Quantity Surveying Sri Lanka |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2003 - | Membership - Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors | Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/10/2000 - 1/12/2001 | Project Consultant | ICOST Systems Construction Productivity Benchmarking Group; Information Technology for Construction Industry Sri Lanka |
1/3/1998 - 1/7/1998 | Manager | QSERVE Cost Management Department- Quantity Surveying Sri Lanka |
1/9/1996 - 1/2/1998 | Quantity Surveyor | QSERVE Cost Management Department Sri Lanka |
1/12/1995 - 1/8/1996 | Quantity Surveyor | Design Consortium Ltd Cost Management Department Sri Lanka |
Awards
Recipient
Year | Award |
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2012 |
Highly Commended Award Emerlad Group Publishing Limited - Built Environment Project and Asset Management |
2011 |
ICBMS 2011 Certificates For Innovative Papers International Construction Business & Management Symposium 2011 |
2011 |
UTM Razak School of Engineering & Advanced Technology Best Paper Award International Construction Business & Management Symposium 2011 |
Recognition
Year | Award |
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2012 |
Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning University of Newcastle |
2009 |
Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Australian Learning and Teaching Council |
2008 |
Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning University of Newcastle |
Research Award
Year | Award |
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2011 |
New South Wales Presidents Award for Postgraduate Research Australian Institute of Building |
2010 |
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Excellent Postgraduate (Research) Award Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) |
Invitations
Contributor
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2016 |
Post-Sendai Implementation In Southeast Asia Chaired a session in the “Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in Southeast Asia “Building Resilience through Synergies in Education” Symposium in Manila where a panel of speakers discussed the opportunity, challenges, and mechanisms in relation to implementing Sendai in the ASEAN region. The discussion identified theoretical and practical aspects of implementation to develop key areas for research and training that could assist with Sendai framework implementation. |
Distinguished Visitor
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2014 |
Visiting Scholar Organisation: Northumbria University |
Panel Participant
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2021 | Scientific Writing and Publishing: For Indonesian researchers in disaster risk and related subjects |
Participant
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2014 |
ANDROID Residential Doctoral School presentations Organisation: ANDROID Network and 4th International conference on Building Resilience. |
2014 |
Academic reviewer for Thematic Research Area 14 Standards and normative mechanisms for disaster risk management Organisation: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). Description: Academic reviewer for Thematic Research Area 14, Standards and normative mechanisms for disaster risk management, of the 2015 Global Assessment Report (GAR) prepared by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). |
2003 |
Country representative Organisation: Asia Construct Form |
Speaker
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2015 |
DRR, Governance and Resilience: An analysis framework form Australian perspective Invited to present on “DRR, Governance and Resilience: An analysis framework form Australian perspective’ in the Public Forum Side Events on Tuesday 17 March, 2015 at Tohoku University Kawauchi-kita Campus as part of the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 14 to 18 March 2015 Sendai City, Japan. |
2014 |
Opportunities and challenges of emergent 'temporary organisations' for governing post disaster reconstruction Organisation: Centre for Disaster Resilience at the University of Salford |
2014 |
Reflexivity’ of researchers and epistemological spaces: A discourse into researcher identity Organisation: Loughborough University and Birmingham City University |
2014 |
Understanding innovation in construction SME's: a dynamic capability perspective. Organisation: Northumbria University |
2013 |
Identity of researchers: Philosophical dispositions and operational realties of designing a research approach Organisation: Faculity of Architecture, The University of Moratuwa Description: Invited to present to a multidisciplinary group including Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Town Planners. |
2010 |
Use of mixed research methodology in built environment research Organisation: School of Housing and Planning at the University of Sains Malaysia Description: the University of Sains Malaysia is the Apex University in Malaysia. |
2010 |
Cultural analysis of projects as social organisations’ Organisation: Centre for Disaster Resilience at the University of Salford (UK) Description: Centre for Disaster Resilience at the University of Salford (UK) is one of the leading disaster management research units focused on Built Environment research. |
2005 |
Construction Supply Chains and Asset Manager: How ICT developments in the construction industry impact on asset and facility management Organisation: Government Asset Management Arena, Department of Public Works Queensland Description: Industry Talks - This talk provided insights into the impact of Information Communication Technology developments to the construction industry clients (based on research findings), to the Government Assets Managers (working for Queensland Public Works), who initiate/manage large volumes of public construction work. This was part of dissemination of research outcomes of a CRC-CI Project. |
2005 |
ICT in Construction Supply Chains: The challenges and implications for project managers Organisation: Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka Description: This talk provided insights into the Information Communication Technology developments and good practices in the construction industry (based on research findings) to the members of the Institute Quantity Surveyors, who control/manage large volumes of construction work of the Sri Lankan construction industry. |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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ARBE2307 |
Economics of the Construction Industry Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) Examines the principles of microeconomics, macroeconomics and building economics in relation to construction firms and industry, along with the international dimensions of the construction business. Elements of mainstream and building economics theories will be integrated and applied to make informed industry-focused business decisions. |
Course Coordinator, Lecturer and Tutor | 2/2/2015 - 6/6/2015 |
ARBE6121 |
Disaster Management Research Project University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment Evidence-based practice is key for improved disaster management outcomes and enhanced professional practice. In this context research skills are very improvement. In this course, students undertake a supervised individual research project, culminating in the production of a final research thesis. Students will identify a research issue within their own discipline or professional context and develop research findings using an appropriate research methodology. |
Course Coordinator and Lecturer | 4/8/2015 - 30/11/2015 |
ARBE6606 |
Economics of and for Disaster Recovery University of Newcastle The primary focus of this course is on the economic issues that impact post disaster redevelopment. This course will develop an appreciation of economic principles in the context of disaster preparedness and redevelopment. |
Course Coordinator, Lecturer and Tutor | 30/5/2015 - 31/7/2015 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Book (7 outputs)
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2020 |
Ahmed I, Maund K, Gajendran T, Disaster Resilience in South Asia: Tackling the Odds in the Sub-Continental Fringes, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon, 237 (2020) [A1]
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2019 |
Pal I, Meding JV, Shrestha S, Ahmed I, Gajendran T, An Interdisciplinary Approach for Disaster Resilience and Sustainability, Springer, 525 (2019)
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2006 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Picturing Success: Developing ICT Agility for Subcontractors in Project Teams, Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, Brisbane, 41 (2006) [A2]
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2006 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Picturing Success: Client Leadership of ICT Integration in Project Teams, Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, Brisbane, 38 (2006) [A2]
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2006 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Picturing Success: Head Contractors Driving ICT in Project Teams, Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, Brisbane, 25 (2006) [A2]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Picturing Success: Consultants Adding Value Through ICT in Project Teams, Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, Brisbane, 45 (2006) [A2]
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2006 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Picturing Success: Critical Success Factors for ICT Integration in the Australian Construction Industry, Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, Brisbane, 20 (2006) [A2]
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Chapter (7 outputs)
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2023 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Digital Capabilities in the Construction Industry', Emerging Debates in the Construction Industry, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon 126-148 (2023) [B1]
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2022 |
Abunyewah M, Okyere SA, Diko SK, Kita M, Erdiaw-Kwasie MO, Gajendran T, 'Flooding in Informal Communities: Residents Response Strategies to Flooding and Their Sustainability Implications in Old Fadama, Accra', Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience, Springer International Publishing 435-461 (2022) [B1]
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2020 |
Ahmed KI, Gajendran T, Brewer G, Giggins H, 'Developing Women Community Leaders: Building Capacity for Fijian Disaster Resilience', 30 Innovations Linking Disaster Risk Reduction with Sustainable Development Goals, IRIDeS, Keio University, the University of Tokyo, UNU-IAS, CWS Japan, Japan, Japan 32-33 (2020)
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2020 |
Ahmed K, 'An Assessment-based Toolkit for Management of Urban Disasters', An Interdisciplinary Approach for Disaster Resilience and Sustainability, Springer Nature Singapore, Singapore 497-519 (2020) [B1]
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2018 |
Johnson T, Von Meding J, Gajendran T, Forino G, 'Disaster Vulnerability of Displaced People in Rakhine State, Myanmar', Resettlement Challenges for Displaced Populations and Refugees, Springer, Cham, Switzerland 81-91 (2018) [B1]
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2017 |
Sher WD, Williams A, Gajendran T, 'Online Construction Management Education: A Discipline-Wide Implementation', Handbook of Research on Humanizing the Distance Learning Experience, IGI Global, Hershey, PA 132-156 (2017) [B1]
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2013 |
Zakaria SAS, Brewer G, Gajendran T, 'Decision Making of Industrialized Building System: A Supply Chain Perspective on the Influence of Behavioral Economic Factors', IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies: Special Volume of the World Congress on Engineering 2012, Springer, Amsterdam 767-779 (2013) [B1]
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Journal article (73 outputs)
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2024 |
Abunyewah M, Okyere SA, Opoku Mensah S, Erdiaw-Kwasie M, Gajendran T, Byrne MK, 'Drought impact on peri-urban farmers mental health in semi-arid Ghana: The moderating role of personal social capital', Environmental Development, 49 100960-100960 (2024) [C1]
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2024 |
Deep S, Gajendran T, Jefferies M, Uggina VS, Patil S, 'Influence of subcontractors' "strategic capabilities" on "power", "dependence" and "collaboration": an empirical analysis in the context of procurement decisions', ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT, 31 571-592 (2024) [C1]
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2024 |
Adedokun O, Egbelakin T, Sher W, Gajendran T, 'Incentives for self-evacuation: A panacea for bushfire fatalities in the Australian bushfire-prone areas', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 104361-104361 (2024)
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2023 |
Tasantab JC, Gajendran T, Owi T, Raju E, 'Simulation-based learning in tertiary-level disaster risk management education: a class-room experiment', International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 14 21-39 (2023) [C1] Purpose: Conventional lecture-based educational approaches alone might not be able to portray the complexity of disaster risk management practice and its real-life dynamics. One w... [more] Purpose: Conventional lecture-based educational approaches alone might not be able to portray the complexity of disaster risk management practice and its real-life dynamics. One work-integrated learning practice that can give students practical work-related experiences is simulation-based learning. However, there is a limited discourse on simulation-based learning in disaster risk management education at the tertiary level. As tertiary education plays a crucial role in developing capabilities within the workforce, simulation-based learning can evoke or replicate substantial aspects of the real world in a fully interactive fashion. This paper aims to present outcomes of simulation-based learning sessions the authors designed and delivered in a disaster risk management course. Design/methodology/approach: The authors developed a framework to illustrate simulation-based learning in a disaster risk management programme. It was then used as a guide to design and execute simulation-based learning sessions. An autoethnographic methodology was then applied to reflectively narrate the experiences and feelings during the design and execution of the simulations. Findings: The evaluation of the simulation sessions showed that participants were able to apply their knowledge and demonstrate the skills required to make critical decisions in disaster risk reduction. The conclusion from the simulation-based learning sessions is that making simulation-based learning a part of the pedagogy of disaster risk management education enables students to gain practical experience, deliberate ethical tensions and practical dilemmas and develop the ability to work with multiple perspectives. Originality/value: The simulated workplace experience allowed students to experience decision-making as disaster risk management professionals, allowing them to integrate theory with practice.
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2023 |
Abunyewah M, Erdiaw-Kwasie MO, Okyere SA, Thayaparan G, Byrne M, Lassa J, et al., 'Influence of personal and collective social capital on flood preparedness and community resilience: Evidence from Old Fadama, Ghana', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 94 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Deep S, Gajendran T, Jefferies M, Jha KN, 'Developing Subcontractor General Contractor Relationships in the Construction Industry: Constructs and Scales for Analytical Decision Making', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Wimalaratne PLI, Kulatunga U, Gajendran T, ' Buildability in the Digital Age: A Phenomenological Discourse of Industry Practitioners Perceptions', Buildings, 13 2870-2870 [C1]
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2023 |
Deep S, Gajendran T, Jefferies M, 'Antecedents of "power" and "dependence" in the context of collaborations in construction projects: a systematic literature review', CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION-ENGLAND, 23 1279-1299 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Tasantab CJ, Gajendran T, Maund K, 'How the past influences the future: flood risk perception in informal settlements', ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS, 22 201-220 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Ginigaddara B, Gajendran T, Beard C, 'A critical review of quantity surveying education in an offsite construction perspective: strategies for up-skilling', Construction Innovation, [C1]
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2023 |
Siva J, Gajendran T, 'The hidden barriers to social value delivery in megaprojects: investigating the decision-making environment', Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 13 610-628 (2023) [C1] Purpose: Megaprojects are seen as vehicles for delivering significant social value. However, megaproject decision-making, which is deeply embedded in networks comprising formal an... [more] Purpose: Megaprojects are seen as vehicles for delivering significant social value. However, megaproject decision-making, which is deeply embedded in networks comprising formal and informal practices involving the exercise of power, can facilitate or hinder social value delivery. Moreover, these decision-making practices are often intentionally designed and executed to remain hidden and so are not easily identifiable but have implications for maximising social value. This paper aims to identify the hidden barriers to social value delivery on megaprojects resulting from the decision-making environment. Design/methodology/approach: Governmentality theory was used to deconstruct the megaproject decision-making environment. The critical realism philosophy was merged with a narrative inquiry approach to analyse the everyday, taken-for-granted practices that resulted in the decision-making outcomes. Data were collected through 22 in-depth semi-structured interviews to uncover stories highlighting the nature of power relations underpinning the decision-making environment of one megaproject in the Asia Pacific region. Findings: Governmentality theory as a lens showed that emergent, informal governing practices blend with formal governance mechanisms, creating a complex mix of overt and covert power dynamics. The findings suggest that the exercise of covert power by project team members through deviant tactics hinders social value delivery. Therefore, understanding the power dynamics that influence the decision-making of project team members is key for maximising social value delivery. Originality/value: Originality stems from the use of governmentality theory and critical realism to deconstruct and explain the megaproject decision-making environment, enabling observation of otherwise challenging-to-understand, complex and hidden barriers to the delivery of social value. This paper offers a novel way of explaining social value delivery through megaproject decision-making.
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2023 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Transformative role of big data through enabling capability recognition in construction', CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS, 41 208-231 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Adedokun O, Egbelakin T, Gajendran T, Sher W, 'Input-Process-Output of decision-making framework during bushfire', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, 38 77-84 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Mapping the Barriers of Big Data Process in Construction: The Perspective of Construction Professionals', Buildings, 13 1963-1963 [C1]
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2022 |
Tasantab JC, Gajendran T, Maund K, 'Expanding protection motivation theory: The role of coping experience in flood risk adaptation intentions in informal settlements', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 76 (2022) [C1] Building resilience through flooding risk adaptation, a long-term and anticipatory measure, has become a crucial disaster risk reduction strategy against the backdrop of the chang... [more] Building resilience through flooding risk adaptation, a long-term and anticipatory measure, has become a crucial disaster risk reduction strategy against the backdrop of the changing climate. Policymakers and practitioners thus need to develop a robust understanding of factors that influence people's intentions to adopt protective measures. This study investigated the factors influencing flood risk adaptation intentions using a survey of 392 households in Glefe, Accra. The survey used a Likert-scale based questionnaire to collect data. We then conducted structural equation modeling analysis to test hypothesized relationships. The results revealed that flood experience, coping experience, flood risk vulnerability and severity perceptions, and perceived adaptation capacity have a statistically significant relationship with adaptation intentions. The residents' perception of their adaptive capacity, represented by self-efficacy and response efficacy, determined the strength of the intention to adapt to flooding risks. The findings make significant contributions to knowledge by (a) defining and validating ¿Coping Experience¿ and ¿Flood Risk Adaptation Intention¿ as measurable latent constructs and (b) providing a path for developing protective measures to enable adaptation. The findings also hold practical value to policymakers and practitioners, encouraging flood risk adaptation measures as a choice of long-term and anticipatory disaster risk reduction strategy.
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Gajendran T, Tucker C, Ware S, Tose HS, 'Integrating Indigenous, Western and inclusive pedagogies for work-integrated learning partnerships in architecture and design disciplines', International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 23 259-277 (2022) [C1] Work-integrated learning (WIL) provides an opportunity for integrating Indigenous and Western learning pedagogies and facilitate a meaningful pathway for authentic learning throug... [more] Work-integrated learning (WIL) provides an opportunity for integrating Indigenous and Western learning pedagogies and facilitate a meaningful pathway for authentic learning through developing partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders. However, research in developing WIL with Indigenous communities and appropriate learning pedagogies is limited. This paper discusses how WIL can inculcate Indigenous and non-Indigenous learning pedagogies to facilitate authentic, culturally enhanced learning. The proposed theoretical framework was constructed using the concepts relating to ¿8 Ways of Knowing Indigenous Learning¿ framework, Studio Based Learning, Co-design, and WIL. The research method draws on autoethnographic approaches to reflect and critically analyze academic observations and reflections across two case studies. The findings propose a WIL pedagogical approach integrating Indigenous and non-Indigenous learning pedagogies to enable authentic learning by co-generating emergent knowledge in complex socio-cultural contexts. Moreover, this approach enables training architecture students to represent cultures and values of the Indigenous communities in the mainstream Anglo Australian architecture.
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Maund K, Maund M, Gajendran T, 'Land use planning: An opportunity to avert devastation from bushfires', Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science, 49 1371-1388 (2022) [C1] Land use planning (LUP) provides a mechanism to reduce risk and increase resilience to natural hazards. We sought to understand the extent that key stakeholders in LUP consider na... [more] Land use planning (LUP) provides a mechanism to reduce risk and increase resilience to natural hazards. We sought to understand the extent that key stakeholders in LUP consider natural hazard risk in determination of rezoning applications. The aim was to identify why land uses are permitted within areas exposed to risk of natural hazards like bushfires. Presenting the case of New South Wales, a state ravaged by devastating bushfires, we explore decision-making practices within the regulatory planning environment. We utilised a qualitative exploratory research design involving a multi-criteria decision-making framework as a lens to explore how key stakeholders make decisions to consider bushfire risk within the policy environment. Our findings identify the lack of a consistent process employed in LUP decision-making and priority given to decision-making criteria that emphasises achieving targets for employment and housing and results in low priority given to bushfire risk. We suggest that placing higher priority on bushfire risk in decision-making, within and between organisations, is necessary to consider bushfire risk within regulatory LUP activities to support disaster risk reduction and create resilient communities.
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2022 |
Seddiky MA, Giggins H, Gajendran T, 'Impact of Non-DRR NGOs interventions for community-based DRR mainstreaming in Bangladesh', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 77 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Hosseinpourtehrani M, Gajendran T, Maund K, Sing M, 'Preconditions, processes and structures: Interorganisational collaboration in the provision of post-disaster water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 80 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Preliminary benefits of big data in the construction industry: a case study', Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 175 67-77 (2022) [C1] Big data applications consist of (a) data collection using big data sources, (b) storing and processing data and (c) analysing data to gain insights for creating organisational be... [more] Big data applications consist of (a) data collection using big data sources, (b) storing and processing data and (c) analysing data to gain insights for creating organisational benefit. The influx of digital technologies and digitisation in the construction process includes big data as one newly emerging digital technology adopted in the construction industry. Big data application is in a nascent stage in construction, and there is a need to understand the tangible benefit(s) that big data can offer the construction industry. This study explores the benefits of big data in the construction industry. Using a qualitative case study design, construction professionals in an Australian construction firm were interviewed. The research highlights that the benefits of big data include reduction of litigation among project stakeholders, enablement of near-to-real-time communication and facilitation of effective subcontractor selection. By implication, on a broader scale, these benefits can improve contract management, procurement and management of construction projects. This study contributes to an ongoing discourse on big data application and, more generally, digitisation in the construction industry.
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2021 |
Deep S, Gajendran T, Jefferies M, 'A systematic review of enablers of collaboration among the participants in construction projects', International Journal of Construction Management, (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Seddiky A, Giggins H, Gajendran T, 'Philosophical underpinnings of disaster risk reduction research: The case for social constructivism', Estudios de Economia Aplicada, 39 (2021) [C1] In response to the growing interdisciplinarity of disaster research, this paper explores the philosophical underpinnings of disaster research to a) elucidate the methodological ch... [more] In response to the growing interdisciplinarity of disaster research, this paper explores the philosophical underpinnings of disaster research to a) elucidate the methodological choices that disaster researchers make b) reflect on how these different choices and philosophical approaches consider disaster risk, and c) provide arguments in favor of the application of social constructivism for improving the results of disaster research. It investigates the epistemological and ontological underpinnings of social constructivism and objectivism and reflects on how they are applied in disaster research through a review of the literature. For ease and to avoid repetitive duplication of the references, the endnote reference manager was used in this study, with all references employed in this study managed using the endnote library. APA 6th reference style is followed to manage and harmonized the bibliographic section. Its findings indicate that the objectivist approaches that dominated the field until the 1980s emphasized the role of science and technology in reducing disaster risk focused on the physical and natural elements of different disasters, and therefore lack certain applicability. As a counter, this paper argues that a discursive, social constructivist approach that considers disasters as socially framed, rooted, and constructed may provide more fruitful applications of disaster research.
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2021 |
Vaughan J, Maund K, Gajendran T, Lloyd J, Smith C, Cohen M, 'Determining and representing value in creative placemaking', Journal of Place Management and Development, 14 430-445 (2021) [C1] Purpose: This study aims to address the research gap about value in the holistic discourse of creative placemaking. It identifies and synthesises the often discounted social and e... [more] Purpose: This study aims to address the research gap about value in the holistic discourse of creative placemaking. It identifies and synthesises the often discounted social and environmental values of creative placemaking along with typically emphasised economic values. Design/methodology/approach: This paper builds upon two research phases; first, a review and extraction of creative placemaking value indicators from relevant current urban, cultural and planning literature; and second, the identification of relevant, practice-based, value indicators through interviews with 23 placemaking experts including practitioners, urban planners, developers and place managers from the two largest cities of NSW, Australia; Sydney and Newcastle. Findings: This study identifies three broad thematics for valuing creative placemaking along with several sub-categories of qualitative and quantitative indicators. These indicators reveal the holistic value of creative placemaking for its key stakeholders, including expert placemakers, designers, building developers, government and community groups. A key conclusion of the research is the need for tools that grasp the interconnected, and at times conflicting, nature of placemaking¿s social, economic and environmental outcomes. Originality/value: While a variety of value indicators exist to understand the need for ongoing resourcing of creative placemaking, stakeholders identified the limitations of current approaches to determine, represent and appraise the value of creative placemaking. The indicators of value proposed in this research consolidate and extend current discourse about the value of creative placemaking specifically. The indicators themselves have profound practical implications for how creative placemaking is conceived, executed and evaluated. Theoretically, the study builds on the deep relationships between values and practice in creative placemaking, as well as critiquing narrow forms of evaluation that entrench economic benefits over other outcomes.
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2021 |
Hammond SF, Gajendran T, Savage DA, Maund K, 'Unpacking the problems behind the limited green construction adoption: towards a theoretical model', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28 833-844 (2021) [C1]
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2020 |
Abunyewah M, Gajendran T, Maund K, Asare Okyere S, 'Strengthening the information deficit model for disaster preparedness: Mediating and moderating effects of community participation', Elsevier International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 46 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Seddiky MA, Giggins H, Gajendran T, 'International principles of disaster risk reduction informing NGOs strategies for community based DRR mainstreaming: The Bangladesh context', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 48 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Smith S, Maund K, Hilaire T, Gajendran T, Lyneham J, Geale S, 'Enhancing discipline specific skills using a virtual environment built with gaming technology', International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 21 193-209 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Lijauco F, Gajendran T, Brewer G, Rasoolimanesh SM, 'Impacts of Culture on Innovation Propensity in Small to Medium Enterprises in Construction', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146 04019116-1-04019116-15 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Deep S, Gajendran T, Jefferies M, 'Factors Influencing Power and Dependence for Collaboration among Construction Project Participants', Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 12 06520001-1-06520001-12 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Abunyewah M, Gajendran T, Maund K, Okyere SA, 'Linking information provision to behavioural intentions: Moderating and mediating effects of message clarity and source credibility', International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11 100-118 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Tasantab JC, Gajendran T, von Meding J, Maund K, 'Perceptions and deeply held beliefs about responsibility for flood risk adaptation in Accra Ghana', International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 11 631-644 (2020) [C1]
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2019 |
Ahmed I, Gajendran T, Brewer G, Maund K, von Meding J, Kabir H, et al., 'Opportunities and challenges of compliance to safe building codes: Bangladesh and Nepal', APN Science Bulletin, 9 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
Syed Zakaria S, Gajendran T, Skitmore M, Brewer G, 'Key factors influencing the decision to adopt industrialised building systems technology in the Malaysian construction industry: an inter-project perspective', Architectural Engineering And Design Management, 14 27-45 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Toinpre O, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'A Framework for Understanding the Influence of Isomorphic Pressures on Governance of Disaster Risks', Procedia Engineering, 212 173-180 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Abunyewah M, Gajendran T, Maund K, 'Profiling Informal Settlements for Disaster Risks', Procedia Engineering, 212 238-245 (2018) [C1] Informal settlements, where mostly the urban poor reside, tend to be located in hotspots of natural hazards such as floods, fire, earthquakes and tsunamis. The devastating impacts... [more] Informal settlements, where mostly the urban poor reside, tend to be located in hotspots of natural hazards such as floods, fire, earthquakes and tsunamis. The devastating impacts of these natural hazards on such settlements can be attributed to the higher levels of physical, economic, social and environmental vulnerability in conjunction with inadequate and poor level of disaster preparedness. Conceptualizing a detailed risk profile, in the context of informal settlement characteristics presents a starting point to which the impacts posed by environmental hazards can be addressed effectively. This paper develops a theoretical framework through literature review coupling the concepts of "disaster hazards", "vulnerability" and "informal settlements". The findings suggest that the policy environment (environmental/land use planning and communication) impacting the informal settlement characteristics (demographic, financial, social/poetical and locational/environmental) is key to managing disaster risk profile in informal settlements. The paper concludes by identifying five theoretical propositions that can assist in disaster preparedness.
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2018 |
Abunyewah M, Gajendran T, Maund K, 'Conceptual Framework for Motivating Actions towards Disaster Preparedness Through Risk Communication', Procedia Engineering, 212 246-253 (2018) [C1] The potential of risk communication as tool for reducing the devastating impacts posited by disaster hazards on human lives and property has been discussed extensively in literatu... [more] The potential of risk communication as tool for reducing the devastating impacts posited by disaster hazards on human lives and property has been discussed extensively in literature. Most risk communication studies and strategies focus on awareness creation and education on disaster hazards. However, awareness creation and education on disaster hazards do not necessary translate into preparatory attitude and behaviour towards disaster hazards. Frantic efforts are required to persuade and motivate people at risk to convert hazard awareness and education into preparation towards disaster hazards. Against this backdrop, this paper develops a conceptual model through literature review to facilitate and enhance disaster preparedness through risk communication.
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2018 |
Altarawneh L, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'The influence of cognitive and affective risk perceptions on flood preparedness intentions: A dual-process approach', Procedia Engineering, 212 1203-1210 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Zakaria SAS, Gajendran T, Rose T, Brewer G, 'Contextual, structural and behavioural factors influencing the adoption of industrialised building systems: a review', Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14 3-26 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Ahmed I, Gajendran T, Brewer G, Maund K, Von Meding J, Mackee J, 'Compliance to building codes for disaster resilience: Bangladesh and Nepal', Procedia Engineering, 212 986-993 (2018) [C1] This paper reports on a project that explores the opportunities and challenges for compliance with safe building codes for disaster resilience, focusing on two countries-Banglades... [more] This paper reports on a project that explores the opportunities and challenges for compliance with safe building codes for disaster resilience, focusing on two countries-Bangladesh and Nepal. Recent disasters in both countries highlight a significant problem of non-compliance with building codes. However, these disasters have brought institutional and community awareness of the importance of safe building codes, presenting a germane opportunity to explore the issues associated with compliance. Building codes do exist in the two countries, but due to socio-economic, political and cultural conditions compliance is generally lacking or limited, particularly in the large informal building sector. There is thus a need for understanding how these codes might be more widely adopted to enable disaster resilience. Collaboration between partner universities in these countries with experience in this field address: sharing the understanding that evidence-based knowledge is a critical component in the commitment to local action; improving institutional and community awareness of the importance of compliance with/barriers to enforcement of codes; fostering communities of collaborative practice; and developing local and international dissemination networks. A log-frame approach indicates the rationale, assumptions and expected outcomes of the project. The project is at a preliminary stage and this paper discusses the framework associated with the exploration of barriers and enablers to building codes compliance.
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2018 |
Owi T, Gajendran T, Mackee J, 'A Conceptual Frame Using 'Knowledge' As a Lens for Deconstructing the Sendai Framework Priority 1: Understanding Disaster Risks', Procedia Engineering, 212 181-189 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Maund K, Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'Key issues for implementation of environmental planning policy: construction management practice', Sustainability, 10 1-13 (2018) [C1]
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2017 |
Strahorn S, Brewer G, Gajendran T, 'The Influence of Trust on Project Management Practice within the Construction Industry', Construction Economics and Building, 17 1-19 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Gajendran T, Oloruntoba R, 'Governance and resilience: A case of re-development after a bushfire disaster', Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 121 50-64 (2017) [C1] The case study on the re-building program of the Victoria bushfire disaster of 7th Feb 2009 provides insights on the relationship between governance structures in post-disaster re... [more] The case study on the re-building program of the Victoria bushfire disaster of 7th Feb 2009 provides insights on the relationship between governance structures in post-disaster re-development and the goal of building sustainable and resilient communities. The paper links ¿governance¿ to ¿resilience¿ using Stage VI of Turner's 1976 model as a theoretical lens. A qualitative research strategy was utilized to elicit descriptive qualitative responses from which research goals were addressed. The findings show that the design of governance structures for re-building after a disaster impacts the ability to secure resilience. Also, several resilience aspects seem to be impacted by governance issues relating to: the balance between urgency vs. need of space; the role of formal and informal stakeholders; the social-psychological dimension in information sharing as well as entrepreneurial opportunities in rebuilding, and economic sustainability.
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2016 |
Altarawneh L, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'Factors Underlying the Concept Of Risk Acceptance in The Context Of Flood-Prone Land Use', International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 6 518-528 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Davis P, Gajendran T, Vaughan J, Owi T, 'Assessing construction innovation: Theoretical and practical perspectives', Construction Economics and Building, 16 104-115 (2016) [C1] Innovation is key for productivity improvement and advancements in different sectors of the economy, including the construction sector. The criticism of the slow pace of innovatio... [more] Innovation is key for productivity improvement and advancements in different sectors of the economy, including the construction sector. The criticism of the slow pace of innovation in construction industry may be unwarranted, considering the structure of the industry and nature of the construction business. The loosely coupled nature of firms, mostly Small and Medium Enterprises (SME¿s), delivering ¿projects¿ through partial engagement, together with the distinction between the project innovation and firm innovation makes it difficult to extract innovations in a meaningful way. The problem also lies in conceptualising, defining, articulating and assessing innovation in construction. The literature is replete with research into construction innovation, however, there is limited research into understanding how innovation is perceived and narrated in practice. The paper aims to explore how innovation is assessed and narrated in construction, specifically analysing theory and practice perspectives. A theoretical model was constructed from a structured literature review illustrating existing discourse and narratives of construction innovation assessment. A qualitative analysis of ¿Professional Excellence in Building¿ submission documents to the Australian Institute of Building was performed to identify the practice perspective of innovation. The findings suggest that internal organizational and process innovation account for the majority of improvements identified. Importantly a taxonomy of narrative is developed that articulates how the construction industry in Australia views industry innovation.
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2015 |
Strahorn S, Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'The influence of trust in traditional contracting: Investigating the "lived experience" of stakeholders', Construction Economics and Building, 15 81-101 (2015) [C1] The traditional procurement approach is ever-present within the construction industry. With fundamental design principles founded on definitive risk allocation, this transactional... [more] The traditional procurement approach is ever-present within the construction industry. With fundamental design principles founded on definitive risk allocation, this transactional based approach fails to acknowledge or foster the cooperative relationships considered to be vital to the success of any project. Contractual design encourages stakeholders to defend their own individual interest to the likely detriment of project objectives. These failings are not disputed, however, given that trust is a fundamental requirement for human interaction the influence of trust is potentially important in terms of stakeholder relationships and ultimate project success. Trust is therefore examined within this context. A conceptual framework of trust is presented and subsequently used to code and analyse detailed, semi-structured interviews with multiple stakeholders from different projects. Using a phenomenological investigation of trust via the lived experiences of multiple practitioners, issues pertaining to the formation and maintenance of trust within traditionally procured construction projects are examined. Trust was found to be integral to the lived experiences of practitioners, with both good and bad relationships evident within the constructs of traditional procurement mechanisms. In this regard, individual personalities were considered significant, along with appropriate risk identification and management. Communication, particularly of an informal nature, was also highlighted. A greater emphasis on project team selection during the initial stages of a project would therefore be beneficial, as would careful consideration of the allocation of risk. Contract design would also be enhanced through prescriptive protocols for developing and maintaining trust, along with mandated mechanisms for informal communication, particularly when responding to negative events. A greater understanding regarding the consequences of lost trust and the intricacies of trust repair would also be of value.
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2014 |
Jefferies M, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Using a case study approach to identify critical success factors for alliance contracting', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21 465-480 (2014) [C1] Purpose-There has been a significant increase in the use of relationship contracting in the global construction industry, with strategies such as Partnering, Alliancing and Public... [more] Purpose-There has been a significant increase in the use of relationship contracting in the global construction industry, with strategies such as Partnering, Alliancing and Public-Private Partnerships all used. These approaches were introduced to the Australian construction industry in the 1990s in an attempt to overcome the adversarial nature of traditional contracting methods. The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors that influence the successful implementation of Project Alliancing by means of a case study approach focusing on the procurement of a large water treatment plant. The research findings identify critical success factors (CSFs) both from literature and the case study project.
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2014 |
Gajendran T, Brewer G, Gudergan S, Sankaran S, 'Deconstructing dynamic capabilities: The role of cognitive and organizational routines in the innovation process', Construction Management and Economics, 32 246-261 (2014) [C1] A better understanding of innovation processes might lead to productivity improvements. By focusing on a specific, economically relevant sector (construction) and on a specific ty... [more] A better understanding of innovation processes might lead to productivity improvements. By focusing on a specific, economically relevant sector (construction) and on a specific type of firm (small to medium-sized enterprises, SMEs), the dynamic capabilities framework is extended by clarifying the roles of cognitive and organizational routines in organizational innovation processes. Insights generated from an in-depth case study of a medium-sized construction firm reveal that dynamic capabilities might diminish the relevance of an explicit innovation focus, because such capabilities have the potential to trigger emergent, incremental innovations. Accordingly, for construction SMEs, a development, rather than research, mode of innovation appears relatively more critical, as manifested in conscious cognitive routines and functional/integrative organizational routines. © 2013 Taylor & Francis.
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2013 |
von Meding J, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'BUILT ENVIRONMENT PERSPECTIVES ON POST-DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION', ARCHNET-IJAR INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH, 7 8-13 (2013)
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Gajendran T, Brewer G, Marimuthu M, 'Internationalisation of construction business and E-commerce: Innovation, integration and dynamic capabilities', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 13 1-17 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Brewer G, Gajendran T, Runeson G, 'ICT & innovation: A case of integration in a regional construction firm', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 13 24-36 (2013) [C1] Construction firms in regional areas face considerable challenges to their competitiveness. Logistics, availability of suitable personnel, unfamiliarity with trading partners, and... [more] Construction firms in regional areas face considerable challenges to their competitiveness. Logistics, availability of suitable personnel, unfamiliarity with trading partners, and the tyranny of distance conspire to obstruct profitable engagement beyond their local area. Electronic information and communication technology (ICT) such as web-based project management applications and other forms of collaborative data sharing have the potential to mitigate many of these obstacles, but have yet to gain widespread acceptance, particularly by smaller regional firms who question their cost effectiveness. The attitudes of decision-makers and the impact of their decisions on intra- and inter-firm culture lie at the heart of ICT-mediated innovation. This paper presents a case study of a specialist subcontractor located in regional New South Wales and its involvement in a New Zealand project, whose competitiveness arose from using ICT to integrate its own supply chain. It also provided additional value by triggering collaboration and integration in the broader project team. The case reveals that these outcomes were symptomatic of the organisational culture of the subcontractor, and were achieved through a combination of leadership, collaboration, flexibility and pragmatism, redolent of dynamic capabilities.
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2013 |
Von Meding JK, MacKee J, Gajendran T, 'Editorial: Built Environment Perspectives on Post-Disaster Reconstruction', International Journal of Architectural Research, 7 8-13 (2013) [C3]
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Brewer G, Gajendran T, Jefferies M, McGeorge D, Rowlinson S, Dainty A, 'Value through innovation in long-term service delivery: Facility management in an Australian PPP', Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 3 74-88 (2013) [C1] Purpose: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and other innovative procurement mechanisms are frequently used to deliver both an asset and a public service over a protracted period.... [more] Purpose: Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and other innovative procurement mechanisms are frequently used to deliver both an asset and a public service over a protracted period. The value streams to the parties involved can be complex, but generally arise from the satisfactory provision of infrastructure that is fit for purpose throughout its life. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of the facility management (FM) function in delivering long-term value to both the client and consortium. Design/methodology/approach: This paper describes a case study of a PPP in Australia that delivered social infrastructure in multiple locations to a state government. Drawing upon multiple perspectives from within the consortium, it utilises inductive principles to identify the influences on value generation through innovation by the FM function. Findings: The ability of an Australian FM contractor to provide value within a PPP context has been shown to reflect some of the attributes described in literature. However, the extent of innovation, especially in the design and construction phases, has been limited by organisational history and capability, and relational and contextual issues. Originality/value: This research highlights a flaw in the rhetoric relating to PPP delivery, namely the disconnection between the asset delivery and service delivery phases, which stifles the consortium's capacity to innovate and maximise value. It reveals a set of influences that both resonate with the literature and plausibly explain the suboptimal performance of the FM function within an Australian PPP. By using highly iterative analysis leading to within-case generalisability, it provides a robust basis for wider investigation of the problem. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
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Askland HH, Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'Project organizations as organizational fields: expanding the level of analysis through Pierre Bourdieu's Theory of Practice', Engineering Project Organization Journal, 3 116-126 (2013) [C1]
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2012 |
Jefferies MC, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Schubert A, Rowlinson S, 'Procurement innovation: Using project alliancing in the provision of Indigenous social housing', Contact Australasia: Innovation in Construction, 21-24 (2012) [C3]
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2012 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Attitudes, behaviours and the transmission of cultural traits: Impacts on ICT/BIM use in a project team', Construction Innovation, 12 198-215 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Cultural consciousness and the effective implementation of information and communication technology', Construction Innovation, 12 179-197 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Dainty A, Runeson G, 'A conceptual approach to studying the organisational culture of construction projects', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 12 1-26 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Syed Zakaria SA, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Contextual factors in the decision making of industrialized building system technology', International Journal of Civil, Architectural, Structural and Construction Engineering, 6 34-42 (2012) [C2]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Collaboration in public sector projects: Unearthing the contextual challenges posed in project environments', Engineering Project Organization Journal, 2 112-126 (2012) [C1]
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2011 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Runeson G, Dainty A, 'Investigating informality in construction: Philosophy, paradigm and practice', The Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 11 84-98 (2011) [C1]
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2011 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Attitudinal, behavioural, and cultural impacts on e-business use in a project team: A case study', Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 16 637-652 (2011) [C1]
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2009 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Evaluating the impact of transdisciplinary problem-based learning on student attitude to design and the environment', The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses, 1 55-70 (2009) [C1]
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2009 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Emerging ICT trends in construction project teams: A Delphi survey', ITcon Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 14 81-97 (2009) [C1]
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2008 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Landorf CM, Williams AP, 'Educating for urban sustainability: A transdisciplinary approach', Engineering Sustainability, 161 185-193 (2008) [C1]
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2007 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Integration of information and communication technology: Influence of the cultural environment', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 14 532-549 (2007) [C1]
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2006 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Chen SE, 'IT uptake and integration across a temporary project organisation in the construction industry', Journal of Cases on Information Technology, 8 11-23 (2006) [C1]
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Williams AP, Mackee J, Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Motivation to Engage: Piloting Assessment Techniques to Encourage Student Engagement', The International Journal of Construction Management, 4 27-37 (2004) [C1]
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2022 |
Adedokun O, Egbelakin T, Sher W, Gajendran T, 'Beyond Early Self-Evacuation from Bushfires: Factors influencing Non-Evacuation from at-risk Communities', IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Melbourne, Australia (2022) [E1]
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2021 |
Wimalaratne PLI, Kulathunga U, Gajendran T, 'Comparison between the terms constructability and buildability: A systematic literature review', Proceedings of the 9th World Construction Symposium, Sri Lanka (2021) [E1]
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Tasantab JC, Gajendran T, Von Meding J, Maund K, 'Encouraging Flood Risk Adaptation: A Conceptual Framework', Nusa Dua, Bali-Indonesia (2020)
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Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Benefits of big data application experienced in the construction industry: A case of an Australian construction company', ARCOM 2020 - Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 36th Annual Conference 2020 - Proceedings, online (2020) [E1]
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2020 |
Boateng E, Pillay M, Gajendran T, Davis P, 'Development of the Human Safety Intervention Questionnaire on Construction Projects', Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 & TG59 International Web-Conference 2020: Good Health, Wellbeing & Decent Work, online (2020) [E1]
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2019 |
Hammond SF, Savage DA, Gajendran T, Maund K, 'Stakeholders embrace green construction as the right direction: but as individual they make self-interested decisions', CIB World Building Congress 2019, Hong Kong, China (2019) [E1]
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Hammond S, Gajendran T, Maund K, Savage D, 'Rethinking the challenges to attaining sustainable cities and communities: lessons from social norms and status quo bias', WABER 2019 Conference Proceedings, Accra, Ghana (2019) [E1]
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Giggins H, Ahmed K, Gajendran T, 'Building capacity and developing community women leadership for disaster resilience in Fiji', Lisbon (2019) [E1]
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Johnson T, von Meding J, Gajendran T, Forino G, 'Disaster Vulnerability of Displaced People in Rakhine State, Myanmar', RESETTLEMENT CHALLENGES FOR DISPLACED POPULATIONS AND REFUGEES, CANADA, York Univ, Toronto (2019) [E1]
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Hammond SF, Gajendran T, Maund K, Savage DA, 'Beyond barriers: exploring the considerations hindering the adoption of green construction from a behavioural economics perspective', Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2019) [E1]
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2018 |
Deep S, Gajendran T, Jefferies M, Davis P, 'An Analytical Literature Review of Risks In Collaborative Procurement', RICS COBRA 2018. The Construction, Building and Real Estate Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London, UK (2018) [E1]
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2018 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Towards an integrated framework of big data capabilities in the construction industry: A systematic literature review', Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, ARCOM 2018, Belfast, Ireland (2018) [E1]
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2017 |
Karunaratne TLW, Ahmed KI, Jayawickrama TS, Maund K, Sandanayake YG, Gajendran T, 'An Investigation into Disaster Management Practices in Relation to Recent Disaster Events in Sri Lanka', Proceedings of the 10thInternational Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, (Vol. 02), Wadduwa, Sri Lanka (2017) [E1]
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2016 |
Weththasinghe K, Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'Barriers In Proper Implementation Of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) In Sri Lanka', AUBEA 2016. The 40th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Cairns, QLD (2016) [E1]
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2016 | Altarawneh L, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'Acceptable flood risk in residential land-uses in Ipswich, Queensland', Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Building Resilience, Auckland, New Zealand (2016) [E1] | Nova | |||||||||
2016 |
Abunyewah M, Gajendran T, Maund K, 'Influence of Risk Communication on Intention to prepare for Flood Hazards in Informal Settlements', Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Building Resilience, Auckland, New Zeland (2016) [E1]
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2015 |
Ke Y, Gajendran T, Davis PR, 'Relational contracting in the construction industry: Mapping practice to theory', AEI 2015: Birth and Life of the Integrated Building - Proceedings of the AEI Conference 2015 (2015) [E2] There has been an increasing interest in the concept of relational contracting (RC) in the construction industry. The performance of RC approaches in construction projects, especi... [more] There has been an increasing interest in the concept of relational contracting (RC) in the construction industry. The performance of RC approaches in construction projects, especially in highly complex and/or time-constrained infrastructure construction projects, is not very satisfying, although there have been sporadic improvements. Hence, this paper aims to map the practices of three main RC contractual arrangements (i.e. project partnering, alliance contracting, and integrated project delivery) to Relational Contract Theory (RCT). The comparative analysis of these three RC contractual arrangements is undertaken to illustrate how different arrangements are weighted in different key elements derived from RCT. Following this study researchers can proceed to investigate situational variables that will make a particular RC approach most suitable. Industrial practitioners can use the findings as a description of the concept and a starting point to facilitate the RC practices at the procurement phase of a RC project.
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2014 |
Giggins H, Von Meding J, Gajendran T, MacKee J, Brewer G, 'The negative impact of media and socio-political influence on disaster reconstruction and resilience', Proceedings of the 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference: Integrative Risk Management - The Role of Science, Technology and Practice, IDRC Davos 2014 (2014) [E1] The construction sector has an important role to play in the future creation of a more resilient built environment. The restoration of and design of new community infrastructure i... [more] The construction sector has an important role to play in the future creation of a more resilient built environment. The restoration of and design of new community infrastructure in the wake of major disasters can provide opportunities to reduce future threats and hazards in the built environment. However, there are often competing interests involved and these sociopolitical factors may result in a lack of transparency and fairness around decision-making processes. It has been previously documented that reconstruction efforts can be unduly impacted by misguided political and economic pressures to get communities 'back on their feet' quickly. Large scale disasters, particularly where there has been significant loss of life, tend to trigger intense media scrutiny and public expectation for rapid response and recovery. Particularly where there has been a large public fund-raising effort, both victims and donors often feel a stronger sense of attachment to the immediate recovery efforts in effected communities. The resulting media scrutiny and public pressure, real or perceived, on politicians to make quick decisions in relation to the reconstruction of community built infrastructure can lead to knee-jerk announcements regarding reconstruction plans that do not consider the longer-term sustainability and resilience of a community. In non-urban, or regional, communities the impact of poor political decisions can become even more pronounced. This paper will present analysis from semi-structured interviews conducted with stakeholders involved in the reconstruction after the 'Black Saturday' fires that occurred in regional Victoria, Australia, in early 2009.
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Brewer G, Giggins H, Von Meding J, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'Understanding the role of human and nonhuman actants in post-disaster contexts: A tentative deployment of Actor Network Theory to evaluate its usefulness', Proceedings of the 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference: Integrative Risk Management - The Role of Science, Technology and Practice, IDRC Davos 2014 (2014) [E1] In the aftermath of disasters attention naturally focuses on the impacts humans experience during rescue, recovery and rebuilding. Resilient outcomes are desirable but by no means... [more] In the aftermath of disasters attention naturally focuses on the impacts humans experience during rescue, recovery and rebuilding. Resilient outcomes are desirable but by no means guaranteed, and the consequences are usually attributed to the actions of humans. In a novel deployment this research uses an Actor Network Theory (ANT) lens to reanalyse case study data from three disaster theatres. It reveals the impact of nonhuman actants upon human actants, and their consequences for recovery efforts and resilience outcomes. In particular it exposes the potential economic retardation that food aid can inflict on fragile societies; the value of coherent policies and processes for resilient reconstruction in highly structured societies, and; the mixed blessings arising from the presence of TV cameras in disaster theatres. It concludes that using an ANT lens sensitises researchers to the influences that nonhuman actants can exert in dynamic post-disaster contexts, but that the use of purist ANT approach to solving problems within disaster theatres is not a practical proposition.
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Brewer G, Giggins H, von Meding J, Mackee J, Gajendran T, 'Mixed messages: tacit communication emanating from non-human actants in disaster contexts.', 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING RESILIENCE, INCORPORATING THE 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE ANDROID DISASTER RESILIENCE NETWORK, Univ Colombo, ENGLAND (2014) [E1]
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Strahorn S, Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'Experiences of trust in construction project management: The influence of procurement mechanisms', Proceedings 30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2014 (2014) [E1] Trust is a key element in the project manager's toolkit, and fostering trust in a project team is often critical to the project's outcome. Literature suggests that relat... [more] Trust is a key element in the project manager's toolkit, and fostering trust in a project team is often critical to the project's outcome. Literature suggests that relational procurement mechanisms underpinned by "pain-share/gain-share" principles ought to increase levels of trust between project participants as compared to traditionally procured projects, yet little related research exists. Using "trust as a phenomenon" as the philosophical point of departure the intricacies of trust formation and maintenance are explored in these contexts. A framework of trust-related personal attributes, attitudes and behaviours is used to analyse a series of 15 detailed interviews with multiple representatives from construction and client organisations. Preliminary findings identify: participants' desire for trust in projects; widespread absence of strategies for trust building, maintenance and repair; adversarial dispute resolution as the default; poor project team member selection. Widely valued traits in trading partners include open and honest communication; technical competence; fairness; integrity; honesty, and; benevolence. Where disputation has occurred trust repair skills appear to be rare. Positive pre-existing relationships are reported as the antidote for many project ills. Differences in the perception of trust variables associated with procurement context are identified: superficially surprising and counter-intuitive, they reveal pan-procurement principles for trust-based project success.
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Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'Conceptualising e-business models for SMEs in the AEC sector: A product and services perspective', International Conference on Construction in a Changing World, Sri Lanka (2014) [E1]
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Forino G, von Meding J, Brewer G, Gajendran T, 'Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation policy in Australia', 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING RESILIENCE, INCORPORATING THE 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE ANDROID DISASTER RESILIENCE NETWORK, Univ Colombo, ENGLAND (2014)
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Maund K, Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'Examining the barriers to successful onsite construction environmental management operations', Proceedings 30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2014 (2014) [E1] With the introduction of ecologically sustainable development (ESD) and subsequent legislative regulations throughout Australia, effective environmental management across the cons... [more] With the introduction of ecologically sustainable development (ESD) and subsequent legislative regulations throughout Australia, effective environmental management across the construction sector should occur. In reality, construction operations continue to have detrimental environmental impacts. Within New South Wales the primary legislation governing development control, for the purpose of ESD, has produced a complex legislative system that its ability to achieve the objectives of environmental protection remains questionable. Large scale development projects may evoke need for associated environmental regulatory controls; however, such rules are generally not applicable to small and medium scale developments. Yet, these types of projects make up a significant amount of the development market and collectively a major contribution to detrimental environmental impacts. Given each construction project is unique, the application of complex regulatory controls may result in notably different levels of environmental protection between developments. Inconsistency may be seen with regulatory interpretation, implementation, monitoring and associated processes of enforcement. Using a systemic lens this research linked the efficacy of regulation, monitoring, and information flow to explain variability in the outcomes of onsite environmental management operations. The paper reports preliminary findings of a two stage qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with key project stakeholders (e.g. government regulatory officers, construction managers) and case study examination of four medium scale development projects. Using a phenomenological coding approach, preliminary analysis identified a number of themes that impact effective onsite environmental management including: environmental interpretation and assessment, compliance and enforcement, external influences, collaboration and engagement.
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Gajendran T, Tang P, Brewer G, Hilaire T, 'A pedagogical framework for conceptualising the design and delivery of construction management courses through constructive alignment ', International Conference on Construction in a Changing World 2014 Proceedings, Sri Lanka (2014) [E1]
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Forino G, von Meding J, Brewer G, Gajendran T, 'Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Policy in Australia', Procedia Economics and Finance (2014) [E1]
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2013 |
Gajendran T, Mackee Jamie, Brewer Graham, Giggins Helen', Le Goff Raichel, 'Organising the management of disaster recovery and construction: A built environment perspective', International Conference on Building Resilience: Individual, institutional and societal coping strategies, Ahungalla, Sri Lanka (2013) [E1]
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Maund K, Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'The influence of legislation upon on-site construction environmental management operations: A qualitative analysis', Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference, University of Auckland (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Hilaire T, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Sustainable residential aged care: The influence of environment on carer work satisfaction and stress', Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference, Auckland, NZ (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
von Meding J, Le Goff R, Brewer G, MacKee J, Gajendran T, Crick S, 'Defining a research agenda for slow-onset disaster research in the Hunter Region, NSW', Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference, Auckland, New Zealand (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Brewer G, Gajendran T, Hilaire T, 'ICT-mediated project team collaboration and issues of trust: An actor network theory perspective', Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference, University of Auckland (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Jefferies MC, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Public Private Partnerships: The Provision of Healthcare Infrastructure in Australia', Proceedings of the 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, Reading, UK (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Strahorn S, Brewer Graham, Gajendran T, 'Mechanisms of trust and trust repair in relational contracting: a multiple perspective investigation of Alliance projects', Proceedings of the 19th CIB World Building Congress, Brisbane 2013: Construction and Society, Brisbane, QLD (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Tang WC, Mak MY, Gajendran T, 'Evaluation of assessment practices for Bachelor of Construction Management (BCM) program', Proceedings of the 19th CIB World Building Congress, Brisbane 2013: Construction and Society, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia (2013) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer Graham, Jefferies M, Scott Strahorn, 'An evaluation of philosophical disposition and operational reality of 'alliances': the risk-trust perspective', 2013 RICS Cobra, New Delhi, India (2013) [E1]
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2013 |
Jefferies M, Gajendran T, Brewer G, 'Public private partnerships: The provision of healthcare infrastructure in Australia', Proceedings 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2013 (2013) The emergence of Public-Private Sector Partnerships (PPPs) provides a means for developing infrastructure without directly impacting upon the budgetary constraints of Government. ... [more] The emergence of Public-Private Sector Partnerships (PPPs) provides a means for developing infrastructure without directly impacting upon the budgetary constraints of Government. Social infrastructure projects (schools, hospitals, prisons et al) are characterised as generally being smaller in scale than economic infrastructure projects (motorways, bridges, tunnels et al). However, by their very nature, social infrastructure projects also tend to be complex, particularly in terms of on-going involvement with the community. Thus, private sector bidders for social infrastructure PPPs are often presented with a situation where operational complexity, including government policy toward the sharing of revenue, is one of the key differences in whether PPPs are as attractive for social infrastructure compared with economic infrastructure. This research centres on how consortiums manage the many risk factors involved and the results are presented from a case study of a hospital PPP project. This paper presents the preliminary findings of the case study research and in particular focuses on the process for selecting the PPP consortium and the research methodology.
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Brewer Graham, Gajendran T, Andrew Dainty, 'Exploitation, exploration and innovation in small-medium sized enterprises', 2013 RICS Cobra, New Delhi, India (2013) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Mackee J, Brewer G, Giggins HP, Le Goff R, 'The impact of governance: Collision of the social and political dimensions on sustainable post disaster redevelopment', Resilience: Individual, institutional and societal coping strategies, Ahungalla, Sri Lanka (2013) [E1]
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2012 |
Askland HH, Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Project organisations as organisational fields: An exploration of construction projects through Pierre Bourdieu's Theory of Practice', Working Paper Proceedings. Engineering Project Organizations Conference, Rheden, The Netherlands (2012) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Jefferies MC, Gajendran T, McGeorge WD, Rowlinson S, Dainty A, 'Value generation and delivery in long-term service concession projects: The role of facility management in value optimisation', Delivering Value to the Community. Proceedings of CIB W070, W092 and TG72 International Conference, Cape Town, South Africa (2012) [E1]
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2012 |
Dosen AS, Sher WD, Gajendran T, Gu N, 'Teaching CAD: The challenges of online delivery to distance learning students', Proceedings. 37th AUBEA International Conference, Sydney, Australia (2012) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Le Goff RA, 'Contextualising innovation in construction firms in regional areas', Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM conference, Edinburgh, UK (2012) [E1]
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Jefferies MC, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Procuring Indigenous social housing in Australia: A case study of the Project Alliance Approach', RICS COBRA 2012. Proceedings of the Construction, Building and Real Estate Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada (2012) [E1]
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2012 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Innovating assimilation process: The role of client lead in fostering effective information flows in contruction management supply chains', Conference Proceedings Joint CIB International Symposium of W055, WO65, WO89, W118, TG76, TG78, TG81 and TG84: International Congress on Construction Management Research, Montreal, Canada (2012) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Askland HH, Dainty A, Brewer GJ, 'Cognitive interests, epistemological space and aspirational identity: How does identity form part of construction?', Conference Proceedings Joint CIB International Symposium of W055, WO65, WO89, W118, TG76, TG78, TG81 and TG84: International Congress on Construction Management Research, Montreal, Canada (2012) [E1]
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2012 |
Syed Zakaria SA, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Behavioural economics perspective in exploring the decision making of industrialised building systems in Malaysia', Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering, London, UK (2012) [E1]
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2011 |
Chesworth BL, London K, Gajendran T, 'Understanding lean implementation: Perspectives and approaches of an American construction organisation', Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), Bristol, UK (2011) [E1]
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2011 |
Gajendran T, Mackee J, Brewer GJ, 'Agile construction supply chains for disaster resilience: A theoretical review', Proceedings International Conference on Building Resilience 2011, Kandalama, Sri Lanka (2011) [E1]
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2011 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Runeson G, Dainty A, 'Research methodologies for studying the informal aspects in construction project organizations', Proceedings of the International Conference on Management and Innovation for a Sustainable Built Environment MISBE2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2011) [E1]
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2011 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Building information modelling and the culture of construction project teams: A case study', Proceedings of the International Conference on Management and Innovation for a Sustainable Built Environment MISBE2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2011) [E1]
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2011 |
Gajendran T, Marimuthu M, Brewer GJ, Ratnam M, 'The internationalisation of construction business through e-commerce: A theoretical evaluation', Proceedings of the International Construction Business & Management Symposium 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2011) [E1]
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2011 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Runeson G, 'Building information modelling and construction project team integration: A case of theory and practice', Proceedings of the International Construction Business & Management Symposium 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2011) [E1]
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2011 |
Syed Zakaria SA, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Psychology in the decision making of Industrialised Building Systems (IBS): A field of application', Proceedings of the 1st Asian Conference on Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences (ACP 2011), Osaka, Japan (2011) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Sher WD, Dosen AS, Williams AP, Jones WM, Yardy AP, 'Orienting distance learning students commencing the Bachelor of Construction Management program: Designing an online module', Proceedings of the 36th Australasian University Building Educators Association (AUBEA) Conference, Gold Coast, QLD (2011) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Williams AP, Booth DF, 'Inducting students into academic integrity: Conceptual design of an online learning module', Proceedings of the 36th Australasian University Building Educators Association (AUBEA) Conference, Gold Coast, QLD (2011) [E1]
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2010 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'A case study of the effects of attitude, behaviour, and project team culture on building information model use in a temporary project organisation', CIB W78 2010: 27th International Conference - Applications of IT in the AEC Industry. Program & Proceedings, Cairo, Egypt (2010) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Use of online communication portals in construction projects: Issues associated to alignment of technology and processes', CIB W78 2010: 27th International Conference - Applications of IT in the AEC Industry. Program & Proceedings, Cairo, Egypt (2010) [E1]
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2010 |
Chesworth BL, London K, Gajendran T, 'Diffusing cultural awareness and maturity in lean managed organizations', ARCOM: Association of Researchers in Construction Management. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference, Leeds, UK (2010) [E1]
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2010 |
Chesworth BL, London K, Gajendran T, 'Diffusing lean implementation & organisation cultural maturity', People, Culture and Change, Haifa, Israel (2010) [E1]
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2010 |
Zakaria SZ, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Conceptual framework of psychology decision making on industrialized building systems (IBS) technology', Proceedings of EPPM 2010: Internatinal Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management, Pingtung, Taiwan (2010) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Beard CR, 'Influences on the adoption of BPM/BIM: An Australian perspective', Managing IT in Construction/Managing Construction for Tomorrow: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on IT in Construction & 1st International Conference on Managing Construction for Tomor, Istanbul, Turkey (2009) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'Cultural analysis for ICT integration: Case study analysis of a construction project', Managing IT in Construction/Managing Construction for Tomorrow: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on IT in Construction & 1st International Conference on Managing Construction for Tomor, Istanbul, Turkey (2009) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Williams AP, Sher WD, Gajendran T, 'Contracting to learn: An evaluation of the effectiveness of learning contracts in sustainability education', AUBEA 2008. Conference Papers, Auckland, New Zealand (2008) [E1]
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2008 |
Sher WD, Gajendran T, 'Evaluation of modes of electronic delivery of construction management courses', Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Yeppoon, QLD (2008) [E1]
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2008 |
Sher WD, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Williams AP, 'Mixed-mode delivery of construction management degree programs', Conference Proceedings: BEAR 2008: Building Resilience, Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka (2008) [E1]
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2007 |
London KA, Gajendran T, Chen PS, 'Proceedings', Symposium: Building Across Borders Built Environment Procurement CIB WO92 Procurement Systems, Hunter Valley, NSW (2007) [E4]
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Rundle A, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Implementing Electronic Tendering for Public Works Procurement - A Tasmanian Experience', Symposium: Building Across Borders Built Environment Procurement CIB WO92 Procurement Systems. Proceedings, Hunter Valley, NSW (2007) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Jefferies MC, Gajendran T, Williams AP, 'Development and assessment of metacognition in first year undergraduates', Proceedings. 2007 Conference of the Australasian Universities Building Education Association, Melbourne (2007) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Sher WD, 'Use of a Delphi survey to surface emerging ICT trends in construction project teams: Methodology description and preliminary findings', Proceedings. 2007 Conference of the Australasian Universities Building Education Association, Melbourne (2007) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Landorf CM, Williams AP, 'Educating for urban sustainability: A transdisciplinary approach', SUE-MoT Conference 2007, Glasgow, Scotland (2007) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, 'The Cultural Dimensions of the Information Communication Technology Success Factors', Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management (CCIM), Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2006) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Williams AP, 'Thinking About Thinking: Challenging First Year Undergraduates to Reflect', Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Auckland, New Zealand (2006) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Chen SE, 'The Use of ICT in the Construction Industry: Critical Success Factors and Strategic Relationships In Temporary Project Organisations', CIB W78 22nd Conference on Information Technology in Construction, Dresden, Germany (2005) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Chen SE, 'Construction Project Supply Chains and Their Use of ICT', CIB W78 22nd Conference on Information Technology in Construction, Dresden, Germany (2005) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Chen SE, 'Project Teams and ICT: Surfacing the Critical Success factors', CIB W78 22nd Conference on Information Technology in Construction, Dresden, Germany (2005) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Chen SE, 'Integration of Information and Communication Technology: A Cultural Perspective', Proceedings of 2005 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Penang, Malaysia (2005) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Chen SE, 'Critical Success Factors for ICT Mediated Supply Chains: Implications for Project Managers', Australian Institute of Project Management National Conference, Melbourne (2005) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Beard CR, 'Barriers to ICT Uptake in Professional Quantity Surveying Organisations: An Australian Perspective', QS National Convention 2005 : sustaining the profession: towards diversification, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2005) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Mackee J, Williams AP, 'Integrating Reflective Self-Assessment Across the Curriculum', AUBEA, Newcastle NSW (2004) [E1]
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Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Mackee J, Williams AP, 'Multiple Perspective Assessment to Manage Free Riders in Group Work', AUBEA, Newcastle, NSW (2004) [E1]
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Brewer GJ, Chen SE, Gajendran T, Runeson G, 'Higher Education Shaping the Built Environment', AUBEA, Newcastle, NSW (2004) [E4]
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2004 | Williams AP, Gajendran T, 'Multiple Perspective Assessment Strategies for Group Work', Design 2004 8th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik (2004) [E1] | Nova | |||||||||
2004 | Chen SE, Gajendran T, 'Country Report Australia', Asia Construct, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2004) [E2] | ||||||||||
2004 |
Williams AP, Gajendran T, Sher WD, 'Working in Groups: A Multiple Perspective Approach to Assessment of Performance', International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education, Wolverhampton, UK (2004) [E1]
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2004 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Chen SE, 'Asset Value Capture: An Overview of the Concepts and Techniques', Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions, Miami Florida, USA (2004) [E2]
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2004 |
Gajendran T, Fitzgerald N, Brewer GJ, 'Information & Communication Technology for Construction of Power Generation Infrastructure in Regional Australia', World of Construction Project Management, Toronto, Canada (2004) [E1]
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2003 |
Gajendran T, Brewer GJ, Chen SE, 'Investigating Critical Success Factors for Information and Communication Technology Mediated Supply Chains', Postgraduate Conference, Melbourne, Victoria (2003) [E2]
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2003 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Chen SE, 'A Case Study Approach to Investigating Participant Engagement with Information and Communication Technology-Mediated Supply Chains', Postgraduate Construction Research Conference, Melbourne, Australia (2003) [E2]
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2003 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, McCann J, Chen SE, 'Creating a Benchmarking Service to Measure ICT Uptake for Australian Construction Industry', Construction IT Bridging the Distance, Waiheke Island, New Zealand (2003) [E1]
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2003 |
Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, Mackee J, Williams AP, 'Motivation to Engage: Piloting Techniques to Encourage Student Engagement with Unusual Learning Activities', AUBEA 2003: Working Together, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia (2003) [E1]
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2003 |
Mackee J, Brewer GJ, Gajendran T, 'Online delivery of a subject in a problem based learning environment: A case study on the introduction of a subject website for an undergraduate construction management degree program', AUBEA 2003: Working Together, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia (2003) [E1]
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2003 | Runeson G, Gajendran T, Chen SE, 'Construction in Asia - Trends and Opportunities', 9th AsiaConstruct Conference, Sydney,Australia (2003) [E4] | ||||||||||
2002 | Gajendran T, Sabaratnam R, 'An Integrated Approach to Assess Facilities Performance', The 2002 Global Symposium: Applying and Extending the Global Knowledge Base, Glasgow (2002) [E1] | Nova | |||||||||
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Media (18 outputs)
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2022 |
Maund K, Gajendran T, Maund M, 'Nearly 6 months on, flood victims are still waiting to be housed. This is what Australia must do to be ready for the next disaster.', (2022)
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2022 |
Gajendran T, Siva J, Maund K, 'Australian-India Zero-Carbon Construction Network', (2022)
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2022 | Maund M, Gajendran T, 'Planning for Natural Hazards: Education and Decision-Making', (2022) | ||||
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Other (7 outputs)
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2023 |
Maund K, Beard C, Siva J, Gajendran T, 'Future Careers: Building Surveying & Quantity Surveying
Industry Experience', (2023)
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2022 |
Maund K, Beard C, Siva J, Gajendran T, 'Promoting the Building Surveying Profession.', The Australian Institute of Building Surveying ( issue.Winter 2022). Sydney, Australia: The Australian Institute of Building Surveying (2022)
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2022 |
Cohen M, Gajendran T, Lloyd J, Maund K, Smith C, Vaughan J, 'Valuing Creative Placemaking: A survey toolkit for public
and private stakeholders.', Valuing Creative Placemaking: A survey toolkit for public and private stakeholders.. Sydney, Australia: NSW State Government: Landcom (2022)
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Presentation (3 outputs)
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2023 |
Maund K, Siva J, Gajendran T, 'Education and Training Initiatives for Achieving a Net Zero Carbon Built Environment', (2023)
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2022 |
Maund K, Siva J, Gajendran T, 'The Design and Construction of Net Zero Carbon Buildings', (2022)
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2022 |
Maund K, Siva J, Gajendran T, 'Industry Partnerships for Zero-Carbon Construction Networks', (2022)
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Report (15 outputs)
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2023 |
Maund K, Beard C, Siva J, Gajendran T, 'The building surveying and quantity surveying professions: A toolkit informing of the professions as
possible career pathways', Office of the New South Wales Building Commissioner (2023)
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2023 |
Maund K, Beard C, Siva J, Gajendran T, 'White Paper for the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner. The Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying Professions: understanding the national shortage', Office of the New South Wales Building Commissioner, 12 (2023)
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2023 |
Maund K, Beard C, Gajendran T, Siva J, 'Raising Awareness of the Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying Professions', Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the administering entity the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (2023)
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2020 |
Christensen PH, Gajendran T, Kimmel L, Maund K, Perez Lopez I, Ware SA, 'Security Requirements Against Terrorism: Strategies for crowded places', Landcom (2020)
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2018 |
Ahmed K, Gajendran T, Brewer G, Maund K, Von Meding J, Kabir H, et al., 'Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges of Compliance to Safe Building Codes for Disaster Resilience in South Asia: Grey Building Handbook', Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research, 29 (2018) [N1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 32 |
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Total funding | $1,688,523 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20231 grants / $620,000
Examining the impact of technological and learning interventions to improve safety behaviour of construction professionals$620,000
Funding body: Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd
Funding body | Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Doctor Tanvi Newaz, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Buddhini Ginigaddara Appuhamilage, Doctor Marcus Jefferies, Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Doctor Liyaning Maggie Tang, Un-named Student |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2023 |
Funding Finish | 2026 |
GNo | G2301105 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
20222 grants / $194,162
Career Pathways for Women in Building Surveying & Quality Surveying$149,162
Funding body: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Funding body | Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Kim Maund, Associate Professor Kim Maund, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Jessica Siva, Mr Cameron Beard |
Scheme | National Careers Institute Partnership - Career Opportunities and Pathways for Women |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G2101360 |
Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
Category | 1500 |
UON | Y |
Fostering an Australian-Indian Zero-Carbon building construction network$45,000
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Jessica Siva, Associate Professor Kim Maund |
Scheme | Australia-India Council Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G2101412 |
Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
Category | 1500 |
UON | Y |
20202 grants / $110,000
Evaluation of the Apprenticeship Incubator Program$70,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Education
Funding body | NSW Department of Education |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Kim Maund |
Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G1901591 |
Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
Category | 2300 |
UON | Y |
Bench Fees$40,000
Funding body: Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
Funding body | Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Mr Abdullah Alyami, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Marcus Jefferies |
Scheme | Bench Fees |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G2001289 |
Type Of Funding | C3800 – International Govt - Other |
Category | 3800 |
UON | Y |
20181 grants / $26,482
Strategies for planning safe and secure public domains$26,482
Funding body: Landcom
Funding body | Landcom |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Kim Maund, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Professor Sue Anne Ware, Professor Sue Anne Ware, Dr Pernille Christensen, Dr Pernille Christensen, Dr Laurence Kimmel, Dr Laurence Kimmel |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1801239 |
Type Of Funding | C2400 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Other |
Category | 2400 |
UON | Y |
20175 grants / $266,593
Valuing creative place making: development of a toolkit for public and private stakeholders$130,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Urban Growth
Funding body | NSW Department of Urban Growth |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Kim Maund, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Dr Justine Lloyd, Dr Michael Cohen |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1701005 |
Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
Category | 2300 |
UON | Y |
Understanding the opportunities and challenges of compliance to safe building codes for disaster resilience in South Asia - the cases of Bangladesh and Nepal$54,593
Funding body: Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)
Funding body | Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Ifte Ahmed, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Kim Maund, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Doctor Jason Von Meding, Mohammed Faruk, Professor Humayun Kabir, Hari Shrestha, Mr Nagendra Sitaula |
Scheme | Collaborative Regional Research Programme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1601255 |
Type Of Funding | C3400 – International For Profit |
Category | 3400 |
UON | Y |
Building Information Modelling (BIM) Pilot Project$40,000
Funding body: Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board
Funding body | Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Associate Professor Graham Brewer |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1700828 |
Type Of Funding | C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit |
Category | 3200 |
UON | Y |
Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in Latin America$30,000
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Doctor Jason Von Meding, Doctor Helen Giggins, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Associate Professor Ifte Ahmed, Mr Ali Papzan, Dr Holmes Julian Paez Martinez, Professor Jose Rubens Morato Leite, Dr Jeffery Walters |
Scheme | Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1700656 |
Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
Category | 2100 |
UON | Y |
Building Capacity for Fijian Disaster Resilience: Developing Women Community Leaders$12,000
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Ifte Ahmed, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Doctor Helen Giggins, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Australian National Commission for UNESCO Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1601191 |
Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
Category | 2100 |
UON | Y |
20162 grants / $80,000
Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in South-East Asia$70,000
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Doctor Jason Von Meding, Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Doctor Helen Giggins, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Professor Mario Delos Reyes, Dr Indrajit Pal, Professor Hung Pham, Dr Sharifah Syed Zakaria |
Scheme | Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC) grants program |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1501214 |
Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
Category | 2100 |
UON | Y |
Explore the key issues impacting "Apprenticeships" in the Construction Industry in the Newcastle/Hunter Region$10,000
Funding body: Newcastle Master Builders Association
Funding body | Newcastle Master Builders Association |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Mr John Smolders, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Doctor Trevor Hilaire, Conjoint Professor Andrew Dainty |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1600103 |
Type Of Funding | C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit |
Category | 3200 |
UON | Y |
20145 grants / $86,075
Resilience Education Australia-China-Taipei (REACT) Network$38,250
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Project Team | Doctor Jason Von Meding, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Doctor Helen Giggins, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Doctor Sittimont Kanjanabootra, Professor Qian Ye, Professor Zhangang Han, Associate Professor Yanli Lue, Associate Professor Wan-yu Shih, Associate Professor Jie-Ying Wu, Associate Professor Wen-Yen Lin |
Scheme | National Foundation for Australia-China Relations |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1400533 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
Review of social impacts of a reduction of public housing numbers in Bolton Point estate$22,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Housing
Funding body | NSW Department of Housing |
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Project Team | Graham Brewer |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Innovation and industry capabilities: uptake and integration of ICT/BIM across the Tasmanian AEC sector -- PHASE 2$17,325
Funding body: Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board
Funding body | Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board |
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Project Team | Graham Brewer |
Scheme | Industry Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Scoping study for developing Building information Model (BIM) library for designing flood resilient buildings$7,000
Funding body: Connecting Australian European Science and Innovation Excellence
Funding body | Connecting Australian European Science and Innovation Excellence |
---|---|
Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Jason Von Meding, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee |
Scheme | Priming Grants |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1401135 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
International Conference on Building Resilience, Salford Quays, United Kingdom, 8 - 11 September 2014.$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1400893 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20132 grants / $41,500
Innovation and industry capabilities: uptake and integration of ICT/BIM across the tasmanian AEC sector$40,000
Funding body: Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board
Funding body | Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1301167 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
International Conference on Building Resilience, Sri Lanka, 17-19 September 2013$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1300972 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20123 grants / $20,894
Understanding vulnerabilities in post disaster reconstruction: profiling the risks impacting built environment supply chain resilience$10,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Associate Professor Graham Brewer |
Scheme | Pilot Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1200348 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Mapping research priorities for disaster preparedness and recovery: Improving built environment resilience through construction industry collaboration$9,394
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Jamie MacKee, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Doctor Helen Giggins, Professor Michael Ostwald |
Scheme | Linkage Pilot Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1101160 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Management of Construction: Research to Practice, Montreal, Canada, 26 - 29 June 2012$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1200666 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20111 grants / $1,500
MISBE 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 20 - 23 June 2011$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100580 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20071 grants / $2,000
Emerging ICT trends in construction project teams.$2,000
Funding body: Chartered Institute of Building
Funding body | Chartered Institute of Building |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2007 |
Funding Finish | 2007 |
GNo | G0187208 |
Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFC |
UON | Y |
20061 grants / $1,500
Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation, and Management (ICCM 2006), Dubai, UAE, 26/11/2006 - 28/11/2006$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2006 |
GNo | G0187017 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20051 grants / $1,350
ICCREM 2005 - International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management - $1,350
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2005 |
Funding Finish | 2005 |
GNo | G0185935 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20042 grants / $9,400
The integration of Information and Communication Technologies in construction project teams$7,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Early Career Researcher Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2004 |
Funding Finish | 2004 |
GNo | G0184127 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
World of Construction Project Management, 27-28 May 2004, Canada$2,400
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2004 |
Funding Finish | 2004 |
GNo | G0183951 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20031 grants / $225
Postgraduate Construction Research Conference, Melbourne, Australia 8 July, 2003$225
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2003 |
Funding Finish | 2003 |
GNo | G0183173 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20022 grants / $226,842
Critical Success Factors for ICT Mediated Supply Chains$225,984
Funding body: CRC for Construction Innovation
Funding body | CRC for Construction Innovation |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Graham Brewer, Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Research Proposal |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2002 |
Funding Finish | 2004 |
GNo | G0182910 |
Type Of Funding | CRC - Cooperative Research Centre |
Category | 4CRC |
UON | Y |
CIB Working commission W70-Facilities Management and Asset Maintenance, Scotland 18-20 September 2002$858
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2002 |
Funding Finish | 2002 |
GNo | G0182551 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2022 | PhD | Application of Artificial Intelligence for Efficient Project Management in Smart Buildings | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Developing Model for the Impact of Sustainability on the Performance of Building Projects | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Commercial Office Performance Outcomes in Response to the 2020 Pandemic’s Catharsis on Previous Inhibitors to Occupancy Optimisation | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | A Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Approach to Water Infrastructure Projects | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Understanding Noise & Bias within the Context of Early Construction Cost Estimates in Building Projects | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Improve Buildability Through Procurement Method to Enhance Construction Project Performance | Building Construction Managmnt, University of Moratuwa | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | The Influence of Building Information Modelling in Construction Performance: A Case Study of Contractors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | The Role of Tacit Knowledge in Disaster Risk Governance and Resilience | PhD (Architecture), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2024 | PhD | Incentives for Encouraging Householders’ Self-Evacuation from Bushfire-Prone Areas in NSW, Australia | PhD (Disaster Management), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2024 | PhD | Approaches to Reduce the Disaster Vulnerability of Forcibly Displaced People: Humanitarian Practitioners and the Rohingya | PhD (Disaster Management), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Drinking Water Catchment Protection as Disaster Risk Reduction: Modelling Community Support for Restrictive Recreation Policy using the Health Belief Model | PhD (Disaster Management), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Adoption of Green Construction in Ghana: An Explanation of Decision-Making Logic using Behavioural Economics | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | Inter-Organisational Collaboration: Post-Disaster Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Service Provision | PhD (Disaster Management), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2022 | PhD | An Examination of Power Relations in Megaproject Decision-Making: Application of Governmentality Theory | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | The Role of Human Safety Interventions on Co-Workers’ Safety Outcomes in Construction Projects | PhD (Environ & Occupat Hlth), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Mainstreaming Approaches for Disaster Risk Reduction in Non-Disaster Risk Reduction Non-Governmental Organizations Interventions in Bangladesh | PhD (Disaster Management), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Organizational Innovativeness for Service Delivery in Water Utilities | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Beyond Coping in Informal Settlements: The Factors Influencing Flood Risk Adaptation Intentions | PhD (Disaster Management), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Capability Needs for Improving Construction Process through the Application of Big Data Analysis | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Influence of ‘Power’ and ‘Dependence’ Attributes on Main Contractor and Sub-Contractor Collaboration in Construction Projects | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Decision-Making in Land Use Planning: the Consideration of Natural Hazard Risks when Identifying Land for Urban Settlement | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | The Impact of Culture on Innovation Propensity in Construction Small-to-Medium Enterprises and Sole Traders | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | A Govenance Framework for Mitigating Flood Risks in Nigeria | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | Influence of Risk Communication on Intentions to Prepare for Flood Hazards in Informal Settlement | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Cognitive and Affective Processes Underlying Risk Perceptions and Intentions of Flood-Prone Households (A dual-process approach) | PhD (Architecture), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | The Influence of Trust on the Prescription and Practice of Project Management in Construction Projects | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | PhD | Sustainable Residential Aged Care: The Influence of Built Environment on Carer Work Satisfaction and Stress | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | PhD | The Disparity Between Policy Intent and Outcome: A Case of Implementation of Regulatory Environmental Planning Policy and On-Site Construction Environmental Management Operations | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2014 | PhD | Decision-making of Technology Adoption: The Case for Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) in The Malaysian Construction Industry | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | PhD | Cultural Maturity Modelling for Lean Organisations | PhD (Building), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Research Collaborations
The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.
Country | Count of Publications | |
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Australia | 106 | |
United Kingdom | 6 | |
Japan | 5 | |
Malaysia | 5 | |
United States | 5 | |
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News
News • 12 May 2020
We’re innovative when housing bushfire victims. Why not all the homeless?
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News • 8 Jan 2016
Australia-ASEAN Council funding for Disaster Resilience
A team of UON researchers have secured funding of $77,000 in the inaugural round of the Australia-ASEAN Council grant program for their project 'Disaster Resilience Education Capacity Building in South-East Asia'.
Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran
Position
Acting Head of School
School of Architecture and Built Environment
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Focus area
Construction Management (Building)
Contact Details
thayaparan.gajendran@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 5781 |
Fax | (02) 4921 6913 |
Office
Room | BS C203 |
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Building | Architecture |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |