Dr. Xianbo Zhao
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Dr. Xianbo Zhao

Senior Lecturer & Discipline Leader
Central Queensland University, Australia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Design, Construction and Planning from National University of Singapore, Singapore

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Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
100%
Architectural Management
62%
Automation Construction
90%
Construction Engineering
75%
Cleaner Production
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Zhao, X., 2017. A scientometric review of global BIM research: Analysis and visualization. Autom. Constr., 80: 37-47.
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  2. Xiong, W., X. Zhao, J.F. Yuan and S. Luo, 2017. Ex post risk management in public-private partnership infrastructure projects. Risk Manage. J., 48: 76-89.
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  3. Wu, G., X. Zhao and J. Zuo, 2017. Relationship between project’s added value and the trust-conflict interaction among project teams. J. Manage. Eng., Vol. 33, No. 4. 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000525.
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  4. Wu, G., X. Zhao and J. Zuo, 2017. Effects of inter-organizational conflicts on construction project added value in China. Int. J. Conflict Manage., (In Press). 10.1108/IJCMA-03-2017-0025.
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  5. Wu, G., K. Duan, J. Zuo, X. Zhao and D. Tang, 2017. Integrated sustainability assessment of public rental housing community based on a hybrid method of AHP-entropy weight and cloud model. Sustainability, Vol. 9, No. 4. 10.3390/su9040603.
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  6. Wu, G., J. Zuo and X. Zhao, 2017. Incentive model based on cooperative relationship in sustainable construction projects. Sustainability, Vol. 9, No. 7. 10.3390/su9071191.
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  7. Wu, G., C. Liu, X. Zhao and J. Zuo, 2017. Investigating the relationship between communication-conflict interaction and project success among construction project teams. Int. J. Project Manage., 35: 1466-1482.
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  8. Shi, L., J. Wang, G. Zhang, X. Cheng and X. Zhao, 2017. A risk assessment method to quantitatively investigate the methane explosion in underground coal mine. Process Saf. Environ. Protect., 107: 317-333.
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  9. Pienaar, J. and X. Zhao, 2017. Factors influencing student progression in built environment and engineering programs: Case of Central Queensland University. J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., Vol. 143, No. 4. 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000341.
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  10. Hwang, B.G., B.G. Hwang, X. Zhao, X. Zhao, E.W.Y. Chin and E.W.Y. Chin, 2017. International construction joint ventures between Singapore and developing countries: Risk assessment and allocation preferences. Eng. Constr. Archit. Manage., 24: 209-228.
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  11. Zhu, L., X. Zhao and D.K.H. Chua, 2016. Agent-based debt terms' bargaining model to improve negotiation inefficiency in PPP projects. J. Comput. Civil Eng., Vol. 30, No. 6. 10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000571.
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  12. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and Y. Gao, 2016. A fuzzy synthetic evaluation approach for risk assessment: A case of Singapore's green projects. J. Cleaner Prod., 115: 203-213.
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  13. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and S.P. Low, 2016. An enterprise risk management knowledge-based decision support system for construction firms. Eng. Constr. Archit. Manage., 23: 369-384.
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  14. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and H.N. Lee, 2016. Identifying critical leadership styles of project managers for green building projects. Int. J. Constr. Manage., 16: 150-160.
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  15. Zhao, X. and N. Singhaputtangkul, 2016. Effects of firm characteristics on enterprise risk management: Case study of Chinese construction firms operating in Singapore. J. Manage. Eng., Vol. 32, No. 4. 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000434.
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  16. Singhaputtangkul, N. and X. Zhao, 2016. Applying a fuzzy consensus scheme to enhance the group decision making of a building envelope design team. J. Constr. Eng. Manage., Vol. 142, No. 8. 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001142.
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  17. Liu, J., X. Zhao and Y. Li, 2016. Exploring the factors inducing contractors' unethical behavior: Case of China. J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., Vol. 143, No. 3. 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000316.
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  18. Liu, J., X. Zhao and P. Yan, 2016. Risk paths in international construction projects: Case study from Chinese contractors. J. Constr. Eng. Manage., Vol. 142, No. 6. 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001116.
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  19. Jia, R., Q. Li, X. Deng, X. Zhao and J. Yuan, 2016. Entry mode taxonomy and choice of Chinese international construction companies. J. Manage. Eng., Vol. 33, No. 3. 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000506.
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  20. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and G.S. Yu, 2016. Risk identification and allocation in underground rail construction joint ventures: Contractors' perspective. J. Civil Eng. Manage., 22: 758-767.
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  21. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and S.P. Low, 2015. Enterprise risk management in international construction firms: Drivers and hindrances. Eng. Constr. Archit. Manage., 22: 347-366.
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  22. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and S.P. Low, 2015. Enterprise Risk Management in International Construction Operations. Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-287-548-8, Pages: 319.
  23. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao, Y.L. See and Y. Zhong, 2015. Addressing risks in green retrofit projects: The case of Singapore. Project Manage. J., 46: 76-89.
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  24. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and L.L.G. Tan, 2015. Green building projects: Schedule performance, influential factors and solutions. Eng. Constr. Archit. Manage., 22: 327-346.
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  25. Hwang, B.G. and X. Zhao, 2015. Review of global performance measurement and benchmarking initiatives. Int. J. Constr. Manage., 15: 265-275.
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  26. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang, S.P. Low and P. Wu, 2014. Reducing hindrances to enterprise risk management implementation in construction firms. J. Constr. Eng. Manage., Vol. 141, No. 3. 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000945.
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  27. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and W. Phng, 2014. Construction project risk management in Singapore: Resources, effectiveness, impact and understanding. KSCE J. Civil Eng., 18: 27-36.
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  28. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and S.P. Low, 2014. Investigating enterprise risk management maturity in construction firms. J. Constr. Eng. Manage., Vol. 140, No. 8. 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000873.
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  29. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and S.P. Low, 2014. Enterprise risk management implementation in construction firms: An organizational change perspective. Manage. Decis., 52: 814-833.
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  30. Wu, P., B. Xia, J. Pienaar and X. Zhao, 2014. The past, present and future of carbon labelling for construction materials-a review. Build. Environ., 77: 160-168.
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  31. Wu, P., B. Xia and X. Zhao, 2014. The importance of use and end-of-life phases to the life cycle Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions of concrete-a review. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 37: 360-369.
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  32. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and T.H.V. Do, 2014. Influence of trade‐level coordination problems on project productivity. Project Manage. J., 45: 5-14.
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  33. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and S.Y. Ong, 2014. Value management in Singaporean building projects: Implementation status, critical success factors and risk factors. J. Manage. Eng., Vol. 31, No. 6. 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000342.
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  34. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and L.P. Toh, 2014. Risk management in small construction projects in Singapore: Status, barriers and impact. Int. J. Project Manage., 32: 116-124.
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  35. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and K.J. Goh, 2014. Investigating the client-related rework in building projects: The case of Singapore. Int. J. Project Manage., 32: 698-708.
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  36. Deng, X., S.P. Low, Q. Li and X. Zhao, 2014. Developing competitive advantages in political risk management for international construction enterprises. J. Constr. Eng. Manage., Vol. 140, No. 9. 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000836.
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  37. Deng, X., L.S. Pheng and X. Zhao, 2014. Project system vulnerability to political risks in international construction projects: The case of Chinese contractors. Project Manage. J., 45: 20-33.
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  38. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and S.P. Low, 2013. Developing fuzzy enterprise risk management maturity model for construction firms. J. Constr. Eng. Manage., 139: 1179-1189.
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  39. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and S.P. Low, 2013. Critical success factors for enterprise risk management in Chinese construction companies. Constr. Manage. Econ., 31: 1199-1214.
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  40. Zhao, X., B.G. Hwang and G.S. Yu, 2013. Identifying the critical risks in underground rail international construction joint ventures: Case study of Singapore. Int. J. Project Manage., 31: 554-566.
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  41. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and S.Y. Ng, 2013. Identifying the critical factors affecting schedule performance of public housing projects. Habitat Int., 38: 214-221.
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  42. Hwang, B.G., X. Zhao and M.J.S. Gay, 2013. Public private partnership projects in Singapore: Factors, critical risks and preferred risk allocation from the perspective of contractors. Int. J. Project Manage., 31: 424-433.
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