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A/Prof. Palaneeswaran Ekambaram   Associate Professor, Program Coordinator: Construction/ Risk/ Engineering Management

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Areas:
Construction Management
Risk Management
Engineering Management
Engineering and Science Education Research Group
Mechanical Engineering
Office:
ATC843
Phone:
+61 3 9214 8526
Fax:
+61 3 9214 8264
E-Mail:
pekambaram@swin.edu.au
Campus:
Hawthorn
Faculty of Engineering & Industrial Sciences (H38)
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218
Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122
Australia

Qualifications

  • PhD, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2001
  • MEng (Honours), Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, India, 1996
  • BEng (First Class), Madurai Kamaraj University, India, 1985

Major Research Interests and Areas of Expertise

  • Construction Management
  • Design Management
  • Engineering Management
  • Knowledge Management and Artificial Intelligence applications
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management
  • Public-Private Partnership
  • Risk Management
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Asset Management

Current Teaching & Postgraduate Research Units

  • HES6174 Resource Planning and Management
  • HES6798 Procurement and Risk Management in Projects
  • HES6708 Research Project - (Risk Management postgraduate projects)
  • HES6708 PT1 Research Project - (Risk Management/ Logistics postgraduate projects)
  • HES7608 PT2 Research Project - (Risk Management/ Logistics postgraduate projects)
  • HES7609 Research Project - (Construction Management postgraduate projects)

Current Research Supervision

  • Mr. Ali Orangi - (part-time)
  • Dr. Navathe Pooshan - Management of risk and uncertainty in aeromedical decision making (part-time)
  • Mr. Mohammad Ben Salamah (part–time PhD)
  • Mr. Mohammad Abu Naser Shariar (full time Masters by Research)
  • Mr. Phil Harrick (part–time postgraduate research project – risk management)
  • Mrs. Corina Glavan (part–time postgraduate research project – risk management)
  • Mr. Romesh Fernando (part–time postgraduate research project – logistics)
  • Mr. Narendra Nagaraju (full time postgraduate research project – construction management)
  • Mr. Ponnaka Oung (full–time postgraduate research project – construction management)

Supervision of higher degree by research (HDR) (Current students)

NameDegreeResearch CentreStart yearRoleInstitution
Gilbert Ravalli
 PhDFaculty2006Co-SupervisorSwinburne
Ali OrangiPhDCSI2009Primary SupervisorSwinburne
Sagheer RanjhaPhDCSI2009Co-SupervisorSwinburne
Pooshan NavathePhDFaculty2010Primary SupervisorSwinburne
Mohammad ShahriarMEngFaculty2010Primary SupervisorSwinburne
Phillip HarrickPhDFaculty2010Primary SupervisorSwinburne
Cut Sarah Febrina
 PhDFaculty2012Primary SupervisorSwinburne
Azizur Rahman
 PhDEng Management2012Primary SupervisorSwinburne

Topics for Prospective Ph.D Students - View ALL topics for A/Prof. Palaneeswaran Ekambaram

Developing life-cycle models of Sustainable Asset Management for railway infrastructure
This research aims at developing an array of life-cycle models for different components of railway system and thereby building practical knowledgebase that will be valuable for sustainable asset management of rail transport infrastructure facilities.

Modelling a public-private partnership based sustainable renewable energy regime for industries
This research aims to consolidate best practices from different countries and thereby benchmarking to develop models and frameworks for PPP based renewable energy regime for industries in Australia.

Natural disaster risk analysis and modelling for urban transport infrastructure asset management
This research aims to develop natural disaster risk analysis frameworks and simulation models for urban transport infrastructure asset management.

Building Intelligent systems targeting aging population commuting with public transport facilities
With declining trend of mortality and fertility rates around most parts of the globe, the old age population increase rate is mostly higher than overall population growth rate.

Developing corporate social responsibility indicators for greener construction industry stakeholders
This research aims to identify necessary corporate social responsibility requirements e.g. with respect to life-cycle values and sustainability agenda for construction industry stakeholders

Developing oncologic decision-support system with advanced cancer diagnostic frameworks using machine learning and computational intelligence modelling
This research aims to develop a basic decision-support system for advanced cancer diagnostics. The intelligent decision-support frameworks will harness relevant machine learning and computational intelligence modelling tools and techniques, e.g. reinforced learning, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems to assist general practitioners of medicine.

A framework to Integrate renewable energy production into power grids
this research will study the challenge involved in the high penetration of renewable sources into the power grid.

Investment analysis and business case modelling of public-private partnership between private generators and public transmission networks
This research will mainly focus on innovative procurement and project delivery arrangements including public-private partnership frameworks as well as pain share/gain share alliance arrangements between private and public sector stakeholders, energy infrastructure investment decision, triple bottom sustainable values.

Risk management in green energy projects relating to solar and wind power generation in Australia
In this research, systematic risk and opportunities management frameworks and decision support systems will be targeted.
The research approach will include identification and classification of risks, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and development of suitable risk management systems for green energy projects with respect to solar and wind power generation in Australia

Postgraduate Program Coordination

  1. Construction Management Programs

    Course Code Course Name
    C062Y Graduate Certificate of Technology (Construction Management)
    C082Y Graduate Diploma of Technology (Construction Management)
    C092Y Master of Technology Management (Construction Management)

  2. Risk Management Programs

    Course Code Course Name
    M077Y Graduate Certificate of Technology (Risk Management)
    M087Y Graduate Diploma of Technology (Risk Management)
    M097Y Master of Technology Management (Risk Management)

Memberships of Professional Organisations

  • Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); also, Member, Construction Institute of ASCE
  • Member, Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); also, Member, Engineering Management Workgroup of IEEE
  • Member, Project Management Institute (PMI); also Member of Design-Procurement-Construction Specific Interest Group of PMI
  • Member, International Association of Engineers (IAEng)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) - Institution of Engineers (IE) India
  • Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

Esteem Pointers

A selected set of esteem pointers (e.g. awards, grants, specific roles):

  • Emerald Literati Club Award of Excellence for best research papers - 2005
  • Runner-up prize and medal in the CIOB INNOVATION RESEACH PAPERS COMPETITION by the Chartered Institute of Building, UK -2001
  • Postgraduate studentship from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - 1997 to 2000.
  • Gold Medal for obtaining University First Rank in the postgraduate degree - Master of Engineering - M.E. (Honours) degree (from TIET - TTTI, Punjab, India) - 1996
  • A state level prize for guiding best polytechnic project work (from the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamilnadu, India) -1986
  • Principal investigator or co-investigator of several research funded projects such as HK$766,000 as Principal Investigator (including a competitive earmarked research grant of Hong Kong Research Grants Council - GRF 7126/06E) and HK$2,616,000 as Co-Investigator/ section Coordinator. Some such recent research include: (a) PICK-SMART-An integrated source selection system for construction procurement; (b) Developing a prototype knowledge portal for design management case studies in construction projects; (c) Developing a prototype framework for balanced scorecard based rework and related risk management in design consultancy organizations; (d) A pilot study on establishing knowledge based rework tracking-cum-management systems for effective management of construction projects; (e) Strategic Management with Information Leveraged Excellence for Small and Medium Contractors (SMILE-SMC)
  • Reviewer roles in scholarly journals such as Automation in Construction, Journal of Building and Construction Management, Construction Management and Economics, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Journal of Surveying and Build Environment, Building and Environment, International Journal of Business Performance Management, Engineering Construction and Architectural management, Facilities, International Journal of IT in Architecture Engineering and Construction, International Journal of Public Sector Management, Public Transport: Planning and Operations, Built Environment Project and Asset Management, and Probabilistic Engineering Mechanic
  • Organization roles in international conferences and prestigious professional seminars such as technical committee membership and refereeing work e.g. in International Conference on Public Private Partnerships - Opportunities and Challenges, W92 International Symposium on Procurement Systems, Recent trends
  • Selected editorships:
    • Editorial Board member of the Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal (Emerald);
    • Editor of the Proceedings of the One Day Seminar on Recent Developments in Project Management in Hong Kong - Jointly organized by the Centre for Infrastructure and Construction Industry Development and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, May 12, 2006; and
    • Editorial panel membership for the Smile-Net e-bulletins and newsletters for construction industry practitioners
  • Selected invited guest lectures/ seminars:
    • Managing design changes and reducing design related rework in construction projects - in Hong Kong;
    • Causes and effects of changes and rework in design consultancy works of construction projects - in Netherlands;
    • Promoting innovations and procuring best value in the public sector construction projects - in Netherlands;
    • Reducing rework to enhance project performance levels - in Hong Kong;
    • Web-based Decision Support for Improved Infrastructure Project Management - in Hong Kong and Singapore;
    • Value synergies through strategic alliances with suppliers and subcontractors - in Singapore
  • Active participation in International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) Working Commissions and Task Groups such as CIBW92: Procurement Systems, CIBW102: Information and Knowledge Management Systems; CIBW70: Facilities Management and Maintenance; CIBW117: Performance Measurement in Construction, and in CIBTG72: Public Private Partnerships
  • Served as a co-opted Member in the Management Committee of the Centre for Infrastructure and Construction Industry Development (CICID) in the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Also, a core member of the R&D team of the CICID and a key member in its Sustainability Task Force

Publications

Research related publications include: (a) an array of refereed papers such as 31 journal papers and 47 conference papers and (b) several other publications of research dissemination such as PhD Thesis, non-refereed technical papers, consultancy reports, edited chapters, invited seminars, and special presentations. Some selected publications are:

  1. Palaneeswaran, E. and Kapoor, A. (2010) “Towards rational assessment of group projects in engineering higher education”, Proceedings of the 2010 AaeE Conference, Sydney, Australia, 6 pages.
  2. Abdekhodaee, A. and Palaneeswaran, E. (2010) “Towards Just-In-Time based dynamic feedback”, Proceedings of the 2010 AaeE Conference, Sydney, Australia, 6 pages.
  3. Glavan, C, and Palaneeswaran, E. (2010) “Towards effective management of major hazards facilities”, Proceedings of the Chemeca 2010 Conference, 26-29 September 2010, Adelaide, 10 pages.
  4. Ng, S.T., Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2010) “Satisfaction of residents on public housings built before and after implementation of ISO9000”, Habitat International, ISSN 0197-3975, in press.
  5. Chung, J.K.H., Kumaraswamy, M.M. and Palaneeswaran, E. (2009) “The use of ICT to support collaborative briefing in megaprojects”, Automation in Construction, ISSN 0926 5805,18(7), 966-974.
  6. Lam, K.C. Palaneeswaran, E., and Yu, C.Y. (2009) “A support vector machine model for contractor prequalification”, Automation in Construction, ISSN 0926 5805, 18, 321-329.
  7. Palaneeswaran, E., Love, P.E.D., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Ng, T.S.T. (2008) “Mapping rework causes and effects using artificial neural networks”, Building Research & Information Journal, ISSN: 1466-4321 (electronic) 0961-3218 (paper), 36(5), 450-465.
  8. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2008) “An integrated decision support system for dealing with time extension claims in construction projects”, Automation in Construction, ISSN 0926 5805,17(4)425-438.
  9. Palaneeswaran, E., and Ramanathan, M., Love, P.E.D., and Tam, C.M. (2008) “Design audits in construction projects - A Hong Kong perspective”, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Forensic Engineering 2008 - From Failure to Understanding, Institution of Civil Engineers, London, UK, 2-4 December 2008, ISBN 978-07277-3613-0, Editor: Brian S. Neale, 91-100.
  10. Palaneeswaran, E., Ramanathan, M., and Tam, C.M. (2008) “Integrated design office arrangements for effective management in complex infrastructure projects” Proceedings of the Project Management Asia (PM Asia) 2008 Conference - Succeeding in Diversity, Singapore, 14-17 October 2008, 12 pages (electronic proceedings).
  11. Palaneeswaran, E., Ren, J., and Lam, K.C. (2008) “Value synergies through strategic alliances with suppliers and subcontractors” Proceedings of the Project Management Asia (PM Asia) 2008 Conference - Succeeding in Diversity, Singapore, 14-17 October 2008, 10 pages - (electronic proceedings).
  12. Palaneeswaran, E., Ramanathan, M., and Tam, C.M. (2007) “Rework in projects: Learning from errors” Journal of Surveying and Built Environment, ISSN 1816-9554, 18(2), 47-58.
  13. Palaneeswaran, E., Ramanathan, M., and Tam, C.M. (2007) “Reducing design rework in construction projects” Proceedings of the 4th World Project Management Week on Project Management: Driving Growth, Creating Equality Conference, Singapore during 12th - 16th November 2007, 11 pages.
  14. Palaneeswaran, E., and Tam, C.M. (2007) “Sustainable land reclamations from sea”, Proceedings of the forthcoming 4th World Project Management Week on Project Management: Driving Growth, Creating Equality Conference, Singapore during 12th - 16th November 2007, 10 pages.
  15. Palaneeswaran, E., and Tam, C.M. (2007) “Urban development in high demand locations with constrained land availability”, Proceedings of XXXV IAHS World Congress on Housing Science, Edited by: R. Wakefield and N. Blismas, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, 4th - 7th September 2007, ISBN 978-1-921166-68-6, CDROM, 9 pages.
  16. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, T.S.T., and Lam, K.C. (2007) “Reinforcing lowest price-based contractor selections - A reinvention perspective” - Proceedings of the CIB W092 Procurement Systems Conference, on ‘Building across Borders’, Editors: K. London, G. Thayarapan and J. Chen, Sep. 23-26, Newcastle, Australia, ISBN 9781920701834, University of Newcastle, 192-200
  17. Chung, J.K.H., Shen, Q.P., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Palaneeswaran, E., and Chen, Z. (2007) “A Value Management based Methodology for Selecting Contractors”. In: Chen. Z. (Editor), Proceedings of the 2006 Whiteknights Workshop on Multicriteria Decision-Making for the Sustainable Built Environment, ISBN 0-7049-1209-0, The University of Reading, Whiteknight: Intelligent Buildings Research Group, UK, 72- 77.
  18. Palaneeswaran, E., Ng, T.S.T. and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2006) “Client satisfaction and quality management systems in contractor organizations”, Building and Environment, ISSN 0360-1323, 41(11), 1557-1570.
  19. Kumaraswamy, M.M., Palaneeswaran, E., Rahman, M.M., Ugwu, O.O., and Ng, S.T. (2006). Synergising R&D initiatives for E-Enhancing construction supply chains, Automation in Construction, ISSN 0926 5805,15(6), 681-692.
  20. Kumaraswamy, M.M., Palaneeswaran, E., Ng, S.T., and Rahman, M.M. (2006). “Towards an integrated management support system for large clients”, Electronic Journal of Information Technology in Construction, ISSN 1400 6529, 11, 197-210.
  21. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, T.S.T., Love, P.E.D. (2006) “Neural network modeling for rework related cost overrun and contractual claims in construction projects”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE XI), June 2006, Montreal Canada, Editors: Hugues Rivard, Edmond Miresco and Hani Melhem, ISBN 2-921145-58-8, 1393-1402.
  22. Palaneeswaran, E. (2006) “Reducing rework to enhance project performance levels”, Proceedings of the One Day Seminar on Recent Developments in Project Management in Hong Kong, 12 May 2006, edited by: Palaneeswaran, E., Centre for Infrastructure and Construction Industry Development, Hong Kong, 5.1- 5.10.
  23. Palaneeswaran, E., Ng, T.S.T., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Chan, W.H.K. (2006) “Analytic hierarchy process based supplier selection framework for construction contractors”, Proceedings of the Construction Research Conference of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - COBRA06, 7-8 September 2006, London, Editor: Elaine Sivyer, ISBN 978-1-84219-307-4, 517-524.
  24. Kumaraswamy, M.M., Rahman, M.M., Miller, C.J., Ng, T.S.T., Palaneeswaran, E., and Ugwu, O.O. (2006) “Empowering smaller construction enterprises”, Proceedings of the BEECON 2006 Conference, London, UK, 12-13 September 2006, P11, USB Memory, 14 pages.
  25. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2005) “Web based client advisory decision support system for Design-Builder prequalification”, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ISSN 0887-3801, 19(1), 69-82.
  26. Palaneeswaran, E., Ng, T.S.T., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Cheung, D.W. (2005) “Enabling automation in tall building works with wireless technologies and tagging devices, Tall Buildings From Engineering To Sustainability”, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Tall Buildings, 6-8 December, 2005, World Scientific, Hong Kong, Editors: Y K Cheung and K W Chau, ISBN 981-256-620-1, 726-732.
  27. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, T.S.T.,and Love, P.E.D. (2005) “A framework for monitoring rework in building projects, Tall Buildings From Engineering To Sustainability”, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Tall Buildings, 6-8 December, 2005, World Scientific, Hong Kong, Editors: Y K Cheung and K W Chau, ISBN 981-256-620-1, 710-715.
  28. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, T.S.T., and Love, P.E.D. (2005) “Management of rework in Hong Kong construction projects”, Proceedings of the QUT Research Week 2005, 4-5 July, 2005, Brisbane, Australia, ISBN 1 74107 101 1, Edited by Sidwell, A.C., CD ROM, 6 pages.
  29. Palaneeswaran, E., Ng, T.S.T., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Ugwu, O.O. (2005) “Value networking in construction project scenarios with appropriate information and knowledge management frameworks”, Proceedings of the CIB W102 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management in a Global Economy - Challenges and Opportunities for Construction Organizations, 19-20 May, 2005, Edited by: Francisco L Ribeiro, Peter E D Love, Colin H Davidson, Charles O Egbu, and Branka Dimitrijevic, Instituto Superior Technico, Lisbon, Portugal, 55-64.
  30. Palaneeswaran, E., Murugaperumal, R. (2005) “Best practices for web based systems: A focus on disclaimers, copyright, hyperlinks and privacy policy”, Proceedings of the CIB W102 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management in a Global Economy - Challenges and Opportunities for Construction Organizations, 19-20 May, 2005, Edited by: Francisco L Ribeiro, Peter E D Love, Colin H Davidson, Charles O Egbu, and Branka Dimitrijevic, Instituto Superior Technico, Lisbon, Portugal, 107-118.
  31. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Rahman, M.M., Ng, T.S.T. (2005) “Towards taxonomy based classification of construction procurement systems”, Proceedings of the CIB W92/T23/W107 International Symposium on Procurement Systems - The Impact of Cultural Differences and Systems on construction Performance, 8-10 February, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, ISBN 1-889857-29-7, Edited by: Kenneth Sullivan and Dean T Kashiwagi, 2, 665-672.
  32. Rahman, M.M., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, S.T., Palaneeswaran, E., Ugwu, O.O. (2005) “Propelling construction industry developments through SMC development”, Proceedings of the Third International Structural Engineering and Construction (ISEC 03) conference, Shunan, Japan, 20-23 September 2005, 839-844.
  33. Ugwu, O.O., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, T.S.T., Palaneeswaran, E., Rahman, M.M., Poon, S.W., Lo, V. (2005) “Intelligent information delivery maturity model for integrating small & medium enterprises in construction supply chains”, Proceedings of the 4th Triennial International Conference on Rethinking and Revitalizing Construction Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, CIB W99, 17-20 May, 2005, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Edited by: Theo C Haupt and John Smallwood, 829-846.
  34. Kumaraswamy, M.M., Palaneeswaran, E. and Ng, S.T. (2004) “Towards ICT-enhanced management support systems for optimising infrastructure procurement” - International Journal of IT in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, ISSN 1466 5115, 2(3), 191-203.
  35. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Zhang, X.Q. (2004) “Focusing on best value from a source selection perspective” Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, ISSN 1445 2634, 4(1), 21-33.
  36. Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, S.T., Ugwu, O.O., Palaneeswaran, E. and Rahman, M.M. (2004). “Empowering collaborative decisions in complex construction project scenarios”, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, ISSN 0969 9988, 11(2), 133-142.
  37. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Ng, T.S.T., Ugwu, O.O., Rahman, M.M., and Anumba, C. (2004). “Knowledge Management for Small and Medium Contractors” Proceedings of the Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE) Conference, Weimar, Germany, ISBN 3-86068-213-X, Edited by Beucke, K., Berthold Firmenich, D.D. and Renate Fruchter, K.R., Paper No. 252 in CD-ROM.
  38. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Ng, T.S.T. (2003) “Targeting optimum value in public sector through ‘Best value’ focused contractor selection”, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Journal, ISSN 0969 9988, 10(6), 418-431.
  39. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2003) “Knowledge mining of information sources for research in construction management” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ISSN 0733-9364 129(2), 182-191.
  40. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Rahman, M.M., and Ng, T.S.T. (2003) “Curing congenital construction industry concerns through relationally integrated supply chains” Building and Environment Journal, ISSN 0360-1323, 38(4), 571-582.
  41. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Ng, T.S.T. (2003) “Formulating a framework for relationally integrated construction supply chains” Journal of Construction Research, ISSN 1609 9451, 4(2), 189-205.
  42. Ng, T.S.T., Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2003) “A web-based centralized multi-client cooperative contractor registration system” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ISSN 0887-3801, 17(1), 28-37.
  43. Ng, T.S.T. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2002) “A dynamic e-reporting system for contractor’s performance appraisal” Advances in Engineering Software, ISSN 0965-9978, 33(6), 339-349.
  44. Zhang, X.Q., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Wei, Z., and Palaneeswaran, E. (2002) “Consessionaire selection of BOT tunnel projects in Hong Kong” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ISSN 0733-9364, 128(2), 155-163.
  45. Ng, T.S.T. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2002) “A centralised system for contractor registration using web-based technologies”, Construction Information Quarterly, ISSN: 1469-4891, Chartered Institute of Building, Construction Paper 146, 4(3), 1-4.
  46. Palaneeswaran, E., Ng, T.S.T., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2002) “Towards a subcontractor registration system for the Hong Kong construction industry.” - Proceedings of the International Conference on Re-engineering Construction: Enabling and Motivating Excellence, Hong Kong, April 10, 2002, edited by: Ng, S.T., Cheung, S.O., Lam, K.C., and Poon, S.W., 44-51.
  47. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2001) “Recent advances and proposed improvements in contractor prequalification methodologies” Building and Environment Journal, ISSN 0360-1323, Elsevier Science, Oxford, UK, 36, 73-87.
  48. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Zhang, X.Q. (2001) “Reforging construction supply chains: A source selection perspective” European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, ISSN 0969-7012, Elsevier Science, Oxford, UK, 7(2), 165-178.
  49. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2001) “Reinforcing Design-Build contractor selection: A Hong Kong perspective” - in the HKIE Transactions, ISSN 1023-697X, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong, 8(1), 7-12.
  50. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., Nadarajah, R., Yogeswaran, K. (2001) “Towards a www based decision support system for checking the eligibility of time extension claims.” Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop of the European Group for Structural Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (EG-SEA-AI) in association with ASCE Technical Council on Computing and Information Technology (TCCIT), Loughborough, UK, Editors: C.J. Anumba, O.O. Ugwu and Z. Ren, Centre for Innovative Construction Engineering, Loughborough, 22-30.
  51. Palaneeswaran, E., Zhang, X.Q., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2001) “Demystifying best value: A contractor selection perspective.” Proceedings of the First International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference at Honolulu, Hawaii, USA in January 2001, edited by Singh, A., 183-188, ISBN 90 5809 161 9, Balkema, Rotterdam.
  52. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2000) “Benchmarking contractor selection practices in public sector construction - a proposed model” - in the Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Journal, ISSN 0969 9988, Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK, 7(3), 285-299.
  53. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2000) “Contractor Selection for Design-Build Projects”, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ISSN 0733-9364, 126(5), 331-339, 2000.
  54. Kumaraswamy, M.M., Palaneeswaran, E., and Humphreys, P. (2000) “Selection matters in construction supply chain optimization”, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, ISSN 0960-0035, 30(7/8), 661-680.
  55. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2000) “Multi-criteria decision making framework for contractor selection.” Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Decision Making in Urban and Civil Engineering at Lyon, France in November 2000, edited by Mangin, J.C. and Miramond, M., ISBN 2 868 34 117 9, 991-1002.
  56. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (2000) “Innovative initiatives in Design-Builder selection.” Proceedings of the COBRA 2000 conference, at the University of Greenwich, UK in September 2000, ISBN 1-84219-027-X, RICS Research Foundation, London, UK, 252-261.
  57. Tam, P.W.M., and Palaneeswaran, E. (1999) “The use of enhanced positional weight method for constrained resources project scheduling”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, ISSN 1208-6029, 26, 242-247.
  58. Kumaraswamy, M.M., Dissanayaka, S.M., and Palaneeswaran, E. (1999) “Enhanced performance through improved procurement” - in the Building and Technology and Management Journal, ISSN 0127-8800, 25.
  59. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Tam, P.W.M. (1999) “Comparing approaches to contractor selection for Design-Build projects.” Proceedings of the International Triennial Symposium (CIB W55, W65, and W92) at Cape Town, South Africa in September 1999, edited by Bowen, P.A. and Hindle, R.D., CIB Publication Number 234, ISBN 0-620-23944-1, 936-945.
  60. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (1999) “Contractor Prequalification Expert System for Design-Build projects.” Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on the Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Oxford, UK in September 1999, ISBN 0-948749-63-6 entitled Novel Design and Information Technology Applications for Civil and Structural Engineering, edited by Kumar, B. and Topping, B.H.V., Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, 103-112.
  61. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (1999) “Dynamic contractor prequalification.” Proceedings of the ARCOM-99 conference, organized by the Association of Researchers in Construction Management, held at Liverpool, UK in September 1999, edited by Hughes, W., ISBN 0 9534161 2 7, ARCOM, Reading, UK, 615-624.
  62. Palaneeswaran, E., and Kumaraswamy, M.M. (1999) “A fresh approach to improve quality in Design-Build projects.” Proceedings of the Construction Process Re-engineering conference (CPR99), Australia in July 1999 Australian Center for Construction Innovation, edited by: Karim, K., 73-84.
  63. Palaneeswaran, E., Kumaraswamy, M.M., and Tam, P.W.M. (1999) “Identifying best practices in contractor selection for enhanced harmony and profit.” Proceedings of the International Joint Symposium of CIB W92 and CIB TG 23 on Harmony and Profit at Chingmai, Thailand in January, 1999, ISBN 0 419 24760 2 as Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement, edited by Ogunlana, S.A., E & FN SPON, New York, USA.,.637-649.
  64. Palaneeswaran, E., Subramanian, R., and Meenakumari, S. (1996) “Knowledge-based expert system framework for concrete mix design” in the post-conference proceedings of the International Conference - EDUCOMP-96 at TTTI, Chandigarh, India in March 1996, 12 pages
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