Doctor Xiaohua Jin

Doctor Xiaohua Jin

Director of Academic Program (PG Construction Management),
Construction Management

Associate Professor in Project Management,
Project Management

Biography

Dr. Xiao-Hua (Sean) Jin is an Associate Professor in Project Management at the School of Built Environment at Western Sydney University. Being a Fellow of the renowned UK Higher Education Academy, Sean teaches in both undergraduate (Constr Mgmt) and postgraduate (Proj Mgmt) programs and is the Director of Academic Programs in Project Management. Sean conducts research in the field of construction management and economics, particularly in the area of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Project Management (PM). He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in renowned journals and conferences and obtained competitive research grants/awards from international funding bodies and industry. Sean is currently supervising 10 doctoral students and is a leadership team member of the Center for Smart Modern Construction (c4SMC) at Western Sydney University. He is also an active member the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the International Association of Bridge and Structure Engineering (IABSE), and the International Centre of Complex Project Management (ICCPM). Prior to joining WSU in Oct 2011, Sean had worked at the School of Architecture and Building at Deakin University, the School of Architectural Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Victoria University, and the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. Sean pursued his doctoral degree in the area of risk management in public-private partnership infrastructure projects at the University of Melbourne. His Master’s degree was also obtained by research, in the area of construction partnering, at the National University of Singapore. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree of Engineering (Construction) at Shanghai Tongji University, China. Sean had also worked as a project manager in Shanghai China.

This information has been contributed by Doctor Jin.

Qualifications

  • GCertEd Deakin University
  • PhD University of Melbourne
  • MsC National University of Singapore

Professional Memberships

  • The International Centre of Complex Project Management (ICCPM) (2018 - 2021)
  • The International Association of Bridge and Structure Engineering (IABSE) (2018)
  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2019)
  • Australian Institute of Project Management (2008)
  • The Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (2009)

Awards

  • CIOB Australasia Excellent Building Research 2008-06-30
  • Nominee for Deakin Vice-Chancellor s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research (Early Career Researcher) 2011-06-30

Interests

  • Alliancing
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • IT in construction
  • Infrastructure procurement
  • Public-private partnership
  • Risk management
  • Social and economical sustainability

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Construction Management
  • Project Management

Committees

  • SCEM Research Committee
  • SCEM Honours Committee
  • SoBE Academic Committee
  • SoBE Research Committee
  • SoBE Work Planning Committee
  • WSU Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)
  • WSU Low and Negligible Risk Human Research Ethics Committee (LNR)

Contact

Email: Xiaohua.Jin@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 47360 890
Mobile: 0405425764
Location: Y.3.38
Penrith (Kingswood)

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

  • 200504 Construction Economics, 2019
  • 300727 Project Management, 2019
  • 301191 Project Procurement Systems, 2019
  • 301194 Financial Management of Projects, 2019
  • CO402A Honours Thesis, 2012

Publications

Books

  • Perera, S., Chan, A., Amaratunga, D., Hastak, M., Lombardi, P., Senaratne, S., Jin, X. and Sawhney, A. (2023), 'Advances in Construction and Project Management. Volume II, Construction and Digitalisation', : MDPI 9783036576367.
  • Perera, S., Chan, A., Amaratunga, D., Hastak, M., Lombardi, P., Senaratne, S., Jin, X. and Sawhney, A. (2023), 'Advances in Construction and Project Management. Volume I, Construction and Project Management', : MDPI 9783036576343.
  • Perera, S., Chan, A., Amaratunga, D., Hastak, M., Lombardi, P., Senaratne, S., Jin, X. and Sawhney, A. (2023), 'Advances in Construction and Project Management. Volume III, Industrialisation, Sustainability, Resilience and Health & Safety', : MDPI 9783036576381.

Chapters in Books

  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2022), 'Potential application of blockchain technology to transform the construction industry', Innovation in Construction: A Practical Guide to Transforming the Construction Industry, Springer 9783030957971.
  • Jin, X. (2013), 'Risk allocation, transaction cost economics and PPP', The Routledge Companion to Public-Private Partnerships, Routledge 9780415781992.

Journal Articles

  • Tijani, B., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2024), 'Effect of project organization elements on the mental health of project management practitioner in AEC projects', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 31, no 1 , pp 73 - 114.
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R., Tetteh, P., Tumpa, R., Ofori, J. and Pariafsai, F. (2024), 'A review of circular economy models and success factors on public-private partnership infrastructure development', Built Environment Project and Asset Management, vol 14, no 1 , pp 109 - 126.
  • Gamage, I., Senaratne, S., Perera, S. and Jin, X. (2024), 'Implementing circular economy throughout the construction project life cycle : a review on potential practices and relationships', Buildings, vol 14, no 3 .
  • Tijani, B., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2023), 'Theoretical model for mental health management of project management practitioners in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) project organizations', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 30, no 2 , pp 914 - 943.
  • Tijani, B., Nwaeze, J., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2023), 'Suicide in the construction industry : literature review', International Journal of Construction Management, vol 23, no 10 , pp 1684 - 1693.
  • Senaratne, S., Jin, X. and Denham, K. (2023), 'Knowledge sharing through social networks within construction organisations : case studies in Australia', International Journal of Construction Management, vol 23, no 7 , pp 1223 - 1232.
  • Osei-Kyei, R., Jin, X., Nnaji, C., Akomea-Frimpong, I. and Wuni, I. (2023), 'Review of risk management studies in public-private partnerships : a scientometric analysis', International Journal of Construction Management, vol 23, no 14 , pp 2419 - 2430.
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R. and Tumpa, R. (2023), 'A critical review of public-private partnerships in the COVID-19 pandemic : key themes and future research agenda', Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, vol 12, no 4 , pp 701 - 720.
  • Tijani, B., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2023), 'PESTEL analysis of mental health management of project management practitioners (PMPs) in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) project organization', Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, vol 12, no 5 , pp 1002 - 1030.
  • Amies, P., Jin, X. and Senaratne, S. (2023), 'Systematic literature review on success criteria for dam engineering projects', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, vol 149, no 1 .
  • Amies, P., Jin, X. and Senaratne, S. (2023), 'Success factors for dam engineering industry : systematic literature review and conceptual classification', Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, vol 8, no 1 .
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R. and Pariafsai, F. (2023), 'Critical managerial measures on financial risks of sustainable public-private partnership projects: a PRISMA review', Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, vol 28, no 3 , pp 398 - 422.
  • Wang, Z., Zhou, Y., Jin, X., Zhao, N. and Sun, J. (2023), 'Risk allocation and benefit distribution of PPP projects for construction waste recycling : a case study of China', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 30, no 9 , pp 3927 - 3956.
  • Seneviratne, K., Perera, S., Ginigaddara, B., Jin, X., Tang, L. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2023), '[In Press] Good practices in COVID-19 risk reduction adopted by Australian construction enterprises', Built Environment Project and Asset Management, .
  • Amies, P., Jin, X. and Senaratne, S. (2023), '[In Press] Identification of success criteria over lifecycle of dam industry projects : a Delphi study', Construction Innovation, .
  • Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, N., Almeida, L., Perera, S. and Jin, X. (2023), 'Systematic review on stakeholder collaboration for a circular built environment : current research trends, gaps and future directions', Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances, vol 19 .
  • Perera, S., Jin, X., Samaratunga, M. and Gunasekara, K. (2023), 'Drivers and barriers to digitalisation : a cross-analysis of the views of designers and builders in the construction industry', Journal of Information Technology in Construction, vol 28 , pp 87 - 106.
  • Jin, X., Senaratne, S., Fu, Y. and Tijani, B. (2023), '[In Press] Tackling stress of project management practitioners in the Australian construction industry : the causes, effects and alleviation', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, .
  • Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R., Perera , S., Bawtree, J. and Tijani , B. (2023), 'Organisational interventions for improving mental health of project management practitioners during COVID-19 in architecture, engineering and construction sectors in Australia', Sustainability, vol 15, no 22 .
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R. and Kukah, A. (2023), 'Public-private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana : a systematic review and recommendations', Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, vol 12, no 2 , pp 237 - 257.
  • Perera, S., Jin, X., Das, P., Gunasekara, K. and Samaratunga, M. (2023), 'A strategic framework for digital maturity of design and construction through a systematic review and application', Journal of Industrial Information Integration, vol 31 .
  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2022), 'Systematic development of a data model for the blockchain-based embodied carbon (BEC) Estimator for construction', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 29, no 9 , pp 3311 - 3330.
  • Bulut, M., Wilkinson, S., Khan, A., Jin, X. and Lee, C. (2022), 'Thermal performance of retrofitted secondary glazed windows in residential buildings : two cases from Australia', Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, vol 11, no 4 , pp 1182 - 1192.
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2022), 'Managing financial risks to improve financial success of public-private partnership projects : a theoretical framework', Journal of Facilities Management, vol 20, no 5 , pp 629 - 651.
  • Kukah, A., Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2022), 'Emotional intelligence (EI) research in the construction industry : a review and future directions', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 29, no 10 , pp 4267 - 4286.
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Kukah, A., Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R. and Pariafsai, F. (2022), 'Green finance for green buildings : a systematic review and conceptual foundation', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol 356 .
  • Perera, S., Jin, X., Maurushat, A. and Opoku, D. (2022), 'Factors affecting reputational damage to organisations due to cyberattacks', Informatics, vol 9, no 1 .
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2022), 'Mapping studies on sustainability in the performance measurement of public-private partnership projects : a systematic review', Sustainability, vol 14, no 12 .
  • Wang, Y. and Jin, X. (2021), 'Structural risk of diversified project financing of city investment company in China based on the best worst method', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 28, no 1 , pp 196 - 215.
  • Tijani, B., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2021), 'A systematic review of mental stressors in the construction industry', International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, vol 39, no 2 , pp 433 - 460.
  • Tijani, B., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2021), 'Critical analysis of mental health research among construction project professionals', Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, vol 19, no 2 , pp 467 - 496.
  • Bulut, M., Wilkinson, S., Khan, A., Jin, X. and Lee, C. (2021), 'Perceived benefits of retrofitted residential secondary glazing : an exploratory Australian study', International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, vol 39, no 5 , pp 720 - 733.
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2021), 'A holistic review of research studies on financial risk management in public-private partnership projects', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 28, no 9 , pp 2549 - 2569.
  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2021), 'Review of supply chain based embodied carbon estimating method : a case study based analysis', Sustainability, vol 13, no 16 .
  • Gunasekara, K., Perera, S., Hardie, M. and Jin, X. (2021), 'A contractor-centric construction performance model using non-price measures', Buildings, vol 11, no 8 .
  • Wang, Z., Zhang, Z. and Jin, X. (2021), 'A study on the spatial network characteristics and effects of CDW generation in China', Waste Management, vol 128 , pp 179 - 188.
  • Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, N., Jin, X. and Perera, S. (2021), 'Current trends and future directions in knowledge management in construction research using social network analysis', Buildings, vol 11, no 12 .
  • Zhao, J., Liu, H., Sing, M., Jin, X. and Ginige, K. (2021), 'Delivery of transport infrastructure assets : decision-making model to ensure value for money', Journal of Infrastructure Systems, vol 27, no 1 .
  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2020), 'Potential application of blockchain technology for embodied carbon estimating in construction supply chains', Buildings, vol 10, no 8 .
  • Wang, Y. and Jin, X. (2019), 'Determine the optimal capital structure of BOT projects using interval numbers with Tianjin Binhai New District Metro Z4 line in China as an example', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 26, no 7 , pp 1348 - 1366.
  • Ma, L., Reed, R. and Jin, X. (2018), 'Identify the equilibrium of residential construction output : a vector error correction model approach', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 25, no 1 , pp 21 - 38.
  • Trinh, M., Feng, Y. and Jin, X. (2018), 'Conceptual model for developing resilient safety culture in the construction environment', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, vol 144, no 7 .
  • Jin, X., Zhang, G., Liu, J., Feng, Y. and Zuo, J. (2017), 'Major participants in the construction industry and their approaches to risks : a theoretical framework', Procedia Engineering, vol 182 , pp 314 - 320.
  • Senaratne, S., Jin, X. and Balasuriya, K. (2017), 'Exploring the role of networks in disseminating construction project knowledge through case studies', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol 24, no 6 , pp 1281 - 1293.
  • Wu, J., Liu, J., Jin, X. and Sing, M. (2016), 'Government accountability within infrastructure public-private partnerships', International Journal of Project Management, vol 34, no 8 , pp 1471 - 1478.
  • Xia, B., Chen, Q., Xu, Y., Li, M. and Jin, X. (2015), 'Design-build contractor selection for public sustainable buildings', Journal of Management in Engineering, vol 31, no 5 .
  • Yang, R., Wang, Y. and Jin, X. (2014), 'Stakeholders' attributes, behaviors, and decision-making strategies in construction projects : importance and correlations in practice', Project Management Journal, vol 45, no 3 , pp 74 - 90.
  • Ke, Y., Jefferies, M., Shrestha, A. and Jin, X. (2014), 'Public private partnership in China : where to from here', Organization, Technology & Management in Construction: An International Journal, vol 6, no 3 , pp 1156 - 1162.
  • Jiang, H., Jin, X. and Liu, C. (2013), 'The effects of the late 2000s global financial crisis on Australia's construction demand', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, vol 13, no 3 , pp 65 - 79.
  • Wu, P., Low, S. and Jin, X. (2013), 'Identification of non-value adding (NVA) activities in precast concrete installation sites to achieve low-carbon installation', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, vol 81 , pp 60 - 70.
  • Jin, X., Zhang, G., Zuo, J. and Lindsay, S. (2013), 'Sustainable high-rise design trends ? Dubai's strategy', Civil Engineering and Architecture, vol 1, no 2 , pp 33 - 41.
  • Philips-Ryder, M., Zuo, J. and Jin, X. (2013), 'Evaluating document quality in construction projects - subcontractors' perspective', International Journal of Construction Management, vol 13, no 3 , pp 77 - 94.
  • Jin, X. (2012), 'A comparative study of effectiveness of peer assessment of individuals' contributions to group projects in undergraduate construction management core units', Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, vol 37, no 5 , pp 577 - 589.
  • Zuo, J., Jin, X. and Flynn, L. (2012), 'Social sustainability in construction : an explorative study', International Journal of Construction Management, vol 12, no 2 , pp 51 - 63.
  • Jin, X., Zhang, G. and Yang, R. (2012), 'Factor analysis of partners' commitment to risk management in public-private partnership projects', Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, vol 12, no 3 , pp 297 - 316.
  • Zhang, G., Mosly, I., Setunge, S. and Jin, X. (2012), 'Critical risks influencing the application of EERTs in Australian green office buildings', Applied Mechanics and Materials, vol 238 , pp 513 - 524.
  • Chen, G., Zhang, G., Xie, Y. and Jin, X. (2012), 'Overview of alliancing research and practice in the construction industry', Architectural Engineering and Design Management, vol 8, no 2 , pp 103 - 119.
  • Jin, X., Tan, H., Zuo, J. and Feng, Y. (2012), 'Exploring critical success factors for developing infrastructure projects in Malaysia : main contractors' perspective', International Journal of Construction Management, vol 12, no 3 , pp 25 - 41.
  • Jin, X. (2011), 'Model for efficient risk allocation in privately financed public infrastructure projects using neuro-fuzzy techniques', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, vol 137, no 11 , pp 1003 - 1014.
  • Jin, X. and Zhang, G. (2011), 'Modelling optimal risk allocation in PPP projects using artificial neural networks', International Journal of Project Management, vol 29, no 5 , pp 591 - 603.
  • Jin, X. and Zuo, J. (2011), 'Critical uncertainty factors for efficient risk allocation in privately financed public infrastructure projects in Australia', International Journal of Construction Management, vol 11, no 3 , pp 19 - 34.
  • Zhang, G. and Jin, X. (2011), 'Framework for improving the constructability of raised floor systems in Australian office buildings', International Journal of the Constructed Environment, vol 1, no 1 , pp 141 - 160.
  • Lee, C. and Jin, X. (2011), 'Exploring Australian housing supply volatility', Pacific Rim Property Research Journal, vol 17, no 4 , pp 634 - 651.
  • Jin, X. (2010), 'Neurofuzzy decision support system for efficient risk allocation in public-private partnership infrastructure projects', Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, vol 24, no 6 , pp 525 - 538.
  • Jin, X. (2010), 'Determinants of efficient risk allocation in privately financed public infrastructure projects in Australia', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, vol 136, no 2 , pp 138 - 150.
  • Jin, X. (2009), 'Allocating risks in public-private partnerships using a transaction cost economics approach : a case study', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, vol 9, no 1 , pp 19 - 26.
  • Jin, X. and Doloi, H. (2009), 'Modelling risk allocation in privately financed infrastructure projects using fuzzy logic', Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, vol 24 , pp 509 - 524.
  • Jin, X. and Doloi, H. (2008), 'Interpreting risk allocation mechanism in public-private partnership projects : an empirical study in a transaction cost economics perspective', Construction Management and Economics, vol 26, no 7 , pp 707 - 721.
  • Jin, X., Doloi, H. and Gao, S. (2007), 'Relationship-based determinants of building project performance in China', Construction Management and Economics, vol 25, no 3 , pp 297 - 304.
  • Jin, X. and Ling, F. (2006), 'Key relationship-based determinants of project performance in China', Building and Environment, vol 41, no 7 , pp 915 - 925.
  • Jin, X. and Lin, F. (2005), 'Model for fostering trust and building relationships in China's construction industry', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, vol 131, no 11 , pp 1224 - 1232.
  • Jin, X. and Lin, F. (2005), 'Constructing a framework for building relationship and trust in project organizations: two case studies of building projects in China', Construction Management and Economics, vol 23, no 7 , pp 685 - 696.

Conference Papers

  • Hewavitharana, S., Perera, S., Jin, X., Seneviratne, K. and Bamdad, K. (2023), 'An introduction to blockchain in building services : a literature review', World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2023), 'Comparison of embodied carbon estimating methods', World Construction Symposium, Sri Lanka, Online.
  • Rodrigo, N., Senaratne, S., Jin, X., Perera, S. and Rezaeian, P. (2022), 'Measuring knowledge sharing processes through social network analysis within construction organisations', Australasian Universities Building Education Association. Conference, Kingswood, N.S.W..
  • Hummadi, M., Perera, S., Jin, X. and Al-Ashwal, A. (2022), 'Selection approaches and methods of construction industry consultant : a systematic literature review', World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2021), 'SWOT analysis for blockchain-based Embodied Carbon (BEC) Estimator', Australasian Universities Building Education Association. Conference, online.
  • Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X. and Osei-Kyei, R. (2021), 'Developing a financial risk maturity model for public-private partnership projects', ARCOM (Association). Annual Conference, Online.
  • Senaratne, S., Jin, X. and Perera, S. (2020), 'Framework to investigate knowledge sharing through social networks in Australian construction industry', International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Online.
  • Jin, X., Senaratne, S., Perera, S., Fu, Y. and Antala, L. (2020), 'Cause, effect, and alleviation of stress for project management practitioners in the built environment : a conceptual framework', International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Amirsayafi, P., Jin, X. and Senaratne, S. (2019), 'Success of dam engineering industry projects in Australia : literature review and theoretical framework', IABSE Symposium, Nantes, France.
  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2019), 'Embodied carbon mitigation strategies in the construction industry', CIB Congress, Hong Kong, China.
  • Gunasekara, K., Perera, S., Hardie, M. and Jin, X. (2019), 'An exploratory study to identify factors affecting performance of construction projects', CIB Congress, Hong Kong, China.
  • Osei-Kyei, R., Chan, A., Perera, S., Danso, A. and Jin, X. (2019), 'Comparing the private sector partners' perspectives on procuring public-private partnership infrastructure projects in Ghana and Hong Kong', CIB Congress, Hong Kong, China.
  • Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2019), 'Conceptual model on estimating embodied carbon in construction supply chains using value chain and blockchain', Australasian Universities Building Education Association. Conference, Noosa, Qld..
  • Khan, A., Lee, C., Wilkinson, S. and Jin, X. (2019), 'The perceived effectiveness of a secondary-glazing window and households' energy conservation attitudes', CIB Congress, Hong Kong, China.
  • Amirsayafi, P., Jin, X. and Senaratne, S. (2019), 'Identification of success factors of dam engineering projects in Australia', International Conference Organization, Technology and Management in Construction, Zagreb, Criatia.
  • Amirsayafi, P., Jin, X. and Senaratne, S. (2018), 'Literature review of project success as a topic in project management : gaps and needs analysis in dam engineering industry projects of Australia', COBRA (Conference), London, U.K..
  • Khan, A., Wilkinson, S., Lee, C. and Jin, X. (2018), 'The relationship between retrofitted double glazed windows and occupant wellbeing', ZEMCH Network. Conference, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Rodrigo, M., Perera, S., Senaratne, S. and Jin, X. (2018), 'Blockchain for construction supply chains : a literature synthesis', International Cost Engineering Council. World Congress, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Osei-Kyei, R., Chan, A. and Jin, X. (2018), 'Factor analysis of the causes of conflict in public-private partnership infrastructure projects in Ghana', International Conference on Construction Project Management and Construction Engineering, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Jin, X., Zhang, G., Ke, Y. and Xia, B. (2017), 'Factors influencing transaction costs in construction projects : a critical review', International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Hangzhou, China.
  • Miles, T., Zuo, J., Jin, X., Feng, Y. and Zhao, X. (2016), 'Critical factors for contaminated site remediation in commercial construction projects : a South Australian study', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Cairns, Qld..
  • Feng, Y., Wu, P., Jin, X. and Zuo, J. (2016), 'Impact of supervisory leadership style on worker's safety consciousness in construction environment', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Cairns, Qld..
  • Senaratne, S., Jin, X. and Srirathan, S. (2015), 'Knowledge management in construction organisations in Australia using social network analysis : a research framework', FARU International Research Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Jin, X., Villari-Kohlert, R., Liu, C., Yang, R. and Wu, P. (2015), 'Safety communication patterns in small work groups : a pilot study using social network analysis', International Conference on IT in Construction, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
  • Jin, X., Villari-Kohlert, R., Senaratne, S., Feng, Y. and Zuo, J. (2015), 'Exploring safety communication patterns in small work groups in the construction industry : a theoretical framework', International Conference of CIB Working Commission W99, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  • Feng, Y., Spinks, C. and Jin, X. (2015), 'Impact of supervisor's safety leadership on workers' safety consciousness on construction site', International Conference of CIB Working Commission W99, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  • Wu, P., Feng, Y. and Jin, X. (2015), 'Why continuous improvement program fails : lessons from the Toyota production system', International Symposium on the Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Chongqing, China.
  • Jin, X., Zuo, J., Feng, Y. and Wu, P. (2015), 'Exploring key contributors to achieving sustainability in infrastructure projects : a critical review', International Symposium on the Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Chongqing, China.
  • Hand, A., Zuo, J., Xiao, B., Jin, X. and Wu, P. (2015), 'Are green project management practices applicable to traditional projects?', International Symposium on the Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Chongqing, China.
  • Zhang, G., Jin, X. and Khalfan, M. (2015), 'Application of energy performance contracting in the Greener Government Buildings Program in Victoria : incentives, barriers and strategies', International Symposium on the Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Chongqing, China.
  • Jin, X. and Le, Y. (2014), 'Monitoring construction projects using information technologies', International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
  • Feng, Y., Wu, P. and Jin, X. (2014), 'Safety investments and safety climate in construction sites', International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Shenzhen, China.
  • Jin, X., Zuo, J. and Feng, Y. (2014), 'Corporate social responsibility on global construction supply chains', International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Shenzhen, China.
  • Zillante, G., Mikucki, M., Zuo, J. and Jin, X. (2014), 'Documentation quality in construction projects : a qualitative inquiry', International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Shenzhen, China.
  • Konstas, L., Zuo, J., Feng, Y. and Jin, X. (2014), 'Will Building Information Modeling (BIM) transform cost estimating in Australia?', International Cost Engineering Council. World Congress, Milan, Italy.
  • Flentje, C., Zuo, J., Jin, X. and Xia, B. (2014), 'Comparing the effect of inadequate documentation to the cost management & tendering processes in managing contractor & fixed lump sum contracts in Australia', International Cost Engineering Council. World Congress, Milan, Italy.
  • Jin, X., Zuo, J., Xia, B. and Ke, Y. (2014), 'A theoretical framework for reducing tendering costs in the procurement of infrastructure projects', International Cost Engineering Council. World Congress, Milan, Italy.
  • Hardie, M., Love, P., Jin, X. and Saha, S. (2013), 'Managing the interface between work and study in a construction management program', CIB World Building Congress, Brisbane, Qld..
  • Jin, X., Feng, Y., Hardie, M. and Saha, S. (2013), 'Improving subcontractor's motivation by construction managers', CIB Congress, Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Jin, X., Zhang, G. and Zuo, J. (2013), 'Identifying critical success factors for minimizing design stage transaction costs in PPP projects', Australasia and South-East Asia Conference in Structural Engineering and Construction (ASEA-SEC) , Perth, W.A..
  • Saha, S., Hardie, M., Jin, X. and Braid, S. (2013), 'Adoption of building information modelling as a project management tool', International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Jin, X., Hardie, M., Feng, Y. and Tam, V. (2013), 'Effectiveness and equity of peer assessment of individual contributions to group assignment', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Hardie, M., Saha, S., Love, P. and Jin, X. (2013), 'A blended learning approach to understanding construction documentation', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Jin, X., Le, Y., Francis, V. and Li, Y. (2013), 'Stakeholder-associated transaction costs in privately financed public infrastructure projects', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Stanley, D., Zuo, J., Jin, X. and Rameezdeen, R. (2013), 'Collaborative procurement approach in the private construction industry : a preliminary study', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Chen, G., Zhang, G. and Jin, X. (2013), 'Interorganizational cost management in Australian construction alliance', International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Wu, P., Zhong, Y., Feng, Y. and Jin, X. (2013), 'Transparency in the carbon labels for construction materials : a comparison of three carbon labelling schemes', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Auckland, N.Z..
  • Feng, Y., Camille, S., Jin, X. and Xiang, Y. (2013), 'Managing occupational health and safety risks in precast factories : a case study in Australia', International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Jin, X., Zuo, J., Feng, Y. and Wu, P. (2013), 'Sustainable urban consolidation in Australian cities', International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Jin, X., Zhang, G., Xia, B. and Feng, Y. (2013), 'Relationship between head contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry : a critical review', International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Feng, Y., Jin, X., Wu, P. and Zhang, S. (2013), 'Workplace safety implications of cultural diversity on Australian construction sites : a pilot study', International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Feng, Y., Prasad, R., Jin, X., Saha, S. and Hardie, M. (2013), 'Factors influencing the effective implementation of safety management systems on construction sites in Australia', Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Auckland, N.Z..
  • Spear, D., Jin, X. and Saha, S. (2012), 'Relationship-based procurement methods adopted in infrastructure development', Australasia and South-East Asia Conference in Structural Engineering and Construction, Curtin University.
  • Jin, X., Zuo, J., Zhang, K. and Yang, R. (2012), 'Identifying attributes contributing to environmental sustainability of public-private partnership infrastructure projects', AUBEA International Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Kiely, D., Zuo, J., Jin, X. and Zillante, G. (2012), 'OH&S performance of commercial contractors : does FSC accreditation play a role?', AUBEA International Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Yang, R., Zou, P. and Jin, X. (2011), 'A social network analysis model for analysing stakeholder-associated safety risks in infrastructure projects', Proceedings of the Information Technologies in Safety Management of Large Scale Infrastructure Projects Conference, Hubei, China.
  • Jin, X., Zhang, G. and Yang, R. (2011), 'Life cycle cost analysis of silicon and organic building integrated photovoltaic systems (BiPV)', Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM 2011): Promoting Transformation of the Construction Industry, Guangzhou, China.
  • Yang, R., Elkadi, H., Jin, X. and Zou, P. (2011), 'A conceptual multi-criteria mechanism for stakeholder participation in urban development', Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM 2011): Promoting Transformation of the Construction Industry, Guangzhou, China.
  • Zhang, G., Jin, X. and Huang, C. (2011), 'Collaborative risk management for public-private partnership projects in Australia', Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM 2011): Promoting Transformation of the Construction Industry, Guangzhou, China.
  • Jin, X., Zuo, J. and Mijatovic, K. (2011), 'A comparative analysis of major quantitative risk analysis techniques in the construction industry.', Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-VI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Zuo, J., Jin, X. and Newell, T. (2011), 'Cost overruns and delays in commercial construction projects - an Australian study.', Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-VI), .
  • Jin, X., Liu, C., Zuo, C. and Zhang, G. (2011), 'Exploring potential success factors for procurement of privately financed infrastructure', Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management (ICCEPM-2011), Sydney, Australia.
  • Zuo, J., Jin, X. and McDonald, M. (2011), 'Relationship-based procurement methods for public infrastructure - the way forward', Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management (ICCEPM-2011), Sydney, Australia.
  • Jin, X. and London, K. (2010), 'Towards the development of a construction supply chain transaction cost economic model for strategic infrastructure procurement evaluation.', Proceedings of the 18th CIB World Building Congress 2010: Building a Better World, The Lowry, Salford Quays, United Kingdom.
  • Jin, X., Zuo, J. and Zhang, G. (2010), 'Exploring critical factors for achieving successful risk allocation in public-private partnership projects', Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM 2010): Leading Sustainable Development through Construction and Real Estate Management, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Zuo, J., Jin, X. and McDonald, M. (2010), 'Challenges to the infrastructure delivery during the economic downturn : a qualitative analysis', Proceedings of the 35th Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) Annual Conference on Construction Management, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Jin, X. (2009), 'Risk allocation in public-private partnership projects.', Proceedings of The International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM 2009): Collaboration in Crisis, Beijing, China.
  • Jin, X. and London, K. (2009), 'An explorative study of construction partnering in China', Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (ICCREM 2009): Collaboration in Crisis, Beijing, China.
  • London, K. and Jin, X. (2009), 'Decision making to support infrastructure supply chain industrial ecology within public private partnerships', Proceedings of the CRIOCM2009 International Symposium: Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Nanjing, China.
  • Jin, X. and Doloi, H. (2008), 'Determining environmental uncertainty of risk management in privately financed public projects using fuzzy approach', Proceedings of the RICS Construction and Building Research Conference - COBRA 2008, Dublin.
  • Doloi, H. and Jin, X. (2008), 'Modelling multi-criteria decision analysis for benchmarking management practices in project management', Proceedings of CIB Working Commissions W78 25th International Conference on Information Technology in Construction, Chile.
  • Jin, X. and Doloi, H. (2007), 'A theoretical framework for optimizing risk allocation and management in Public-Private Partnership projects', Proceedings of The Fourth International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-4): Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Jin, X. (2007), 'A risk categorization framework for Public-Private Partnership projects', Proceedings of CIB Working Commissions W92 Procurement System International Symposium - Building Across Borders, NSW, Australia.
  • Jin, X. and Doloi, H. (2007), 'A conceptual risk-allocation framework for Public-Private Partnership projects in Australia', Proceedings of CIB Working Commissions W92 Procurement System International Symposium - Building Across Borders, NSW, Australia.
  • Jin, X. and Doloi, H. (2007), 'Risk allocation in Public-Private Partnership projects - An innovative model with an intelligent approach', Proceedings of The RICS Construction and Building Research Conference - COBRA 2007, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • Doloi, H. and Jin, X. (2007), 'Risk management in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects from the project management perspective', Proceedings of Construction Management and Economics 25th Anniversary Conference - Past, Present and Future, Reading, UK.

Other Publications

  • 2023, 'Improving the Mental Health Status of Project Management Practitioners in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Sectors during COVID-19 Pandemic', Report
  • 2021, 'Construct NSW: Digitalisation of Construction: Detailed Report on Digitalisation of Design and Construction of Class 2 Buildings in New South Wales', Report
  • 2021, 'Construct NSW: Digitalisation of Construction Industry: Industry Report on Digitalisation of Design and Construction of Class 2 Buildings in New South Wales', Report
  • 2019, 'BIM Execution Framework for Early-stage Estimating in PPP Projects', Report

Dr Xiao-Hua (Sean) Jin's main research interests include construction economics; project management; risk management; infrastructure procurement; relational contracting (PPP, partnering); ICT in construction (artificial intelligence techniques, decision support system); and sustainable built environment. Dr Jin has published over fifty technical articles, including those published in internationally renowned journals such as Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE), Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering (ASCE), Construction Management and Economics, International Journal of Project Management, and Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. He received Building Research Excellence Award by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). He is a Member of the Australia Institute of Project Management and was an Incorporate Member of the CIOB. Dr Jin has served as an expert referee for Australian government. He is also a regular referee for Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE), Construction Management and Economics, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, and Australian Journal of Civil Engineering.

This information has been contributed by Doctor Jin.

Current Projects

Title: Developing a net-zero carbon project management competency maturity model for infrastructure projects in Australia
Funder:
  • Project Governance and Controls Symposium Ltd
Western Researchers: Robert Osei-Kyei and Xiaohua Jin
Years: 2023-10-02 - 2025-02-01
ID: P00028825

Previous Projects

Title: The Role of Ventilation in Occupant Wellbeing
Funder:
  • Capral Aluminium
Western Researchers: Aila Khan and Xiaohua Jin
Years: 2022-03-01 - 2022-08-31
ID: P00027813
Title: Developing a model for improving safety behaviours of construction workers in Vietnam
Funder:
  • Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam
Western Researchers: Yingbin Feng, Srinath Perera and Xiaohua Jin
Years: 2018-07-16 - 2021-07-15
ID: P00025197
Title: Error Management in Safety Performance for Vietnamese Construction Sites
Funder:
  • Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam
Western Researchers: Yingbin Feng and Xiaohua Jin
Years: 2015-07-10 - 2018-07-09
ID: P00022974
Title: Magnetite_Benefits of Retrofitted Residential Double-Glazing Windows
Funder:
  • Magnetite Australia
Western Researchers: Aila Khan, Xiaohua Jin and Chyi Lin Lee
Years: 2017-06-02 - 2018-05-31
ID: P00024222
Title: Best practice benchmarks for BIM enabled early-stage estimating for PPP
Funder:
  • Glodon Company Limited
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Western Researchers: Srinath Perera, Xiaohua Jin, Yingbin Feng and Robert Osei-Kyei
Years: 2017-07-03 - 2020-01-01
ID: P00024532
Title: An Explorative Study on the Benefits of Music Therapy in Reducing Work-Related Stress of Project Management Professionals
Funder:
  • Shanghai Scarlett School of Education
Western Researchers: Xiaohua Jin and Srinath Perera
Years: 2021-01-25 - 2022-01-24
ID: P00026158
Title: Exploring Stakeholder - Associated Transaction Costs in Privately Financed Public Infrastructure Projects
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Xiaohua Jin and Chin Leo
Years: 2012-10-24 - 2013-12-03
ID: P00021118
Title: Improving the mental health of project management practitioners in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) projects during COVID-19 pandemic
Funder:
  • Project Governance and Controls Symposium Ltd
Western Researchers: Xiaohua Jin, Robert Osei-Kyei and Srinath Perera
Years: 2021-08-02 - 2022-08-01
ID: P00027457
Title: Construct NSW - Research Survey on Digitalisation of Construction
Funder:
  • Department of Customer Service
Western Researchers: Srinath Perera and Xiaohua Jin
Years: 2020-06-15 - 2021-11-30
ID: P00026605
Title: Survey on Digitalisation of the Australian Residential Construction Sector
Funder:
  • Meriton
Western Researchers: Srinath Perera and Xiaohua Jin
Years: 2022-12-05 - 2023-12-04
ID: P00028496

Supervision

Doctor Jin is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Project Conflict Management Proposal
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Study the impacts of optimized work schedule and material handling layout on the productivity of the production systems used for multi-level building construction
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Sustainable Transportation: A framework for achieving sustainable Transportation and Performance Measures
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Developing a model for improving safety behaviours of construction workers in Vietnam
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Developing a model for improving safety behaviours of construction workers in Vietnam
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Application and Management of Low Energy Techniques in the Construction Industry
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Utilization of Industrial Solid Wastes in the Composition of Concrete
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Evaluation of PM's performance, using key performance indicators in Australian construction projects.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Methodology for estimating embodied carbon through a blockchain platform for construction supply chains
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Optimizing the use of resources for construction projects: An application of System Dynamics modelling.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Critical Success Factors in Planning and Design Stage of Dam Engineering Projects: Improving Project Performance
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Developing a model for improving safety behaviours of construction workers in Vietnam
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Presenting a Framework for Critical Success Factors in Project Management of Agricultural Infrastructure Development Projects; Improving Project Performance
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Developing Holistic Financial Risk Management Framework to Optimize Financial Performance of Public-private Partnership (PPP) Projects in Ghana
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Presenting a Conceptual Framework to Determine Critical Success Factors (CSF) in Complex Projects
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Benchmarking Construction Safety Practices in Pakistan
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Improvement of Building Maintenance by using the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for PPP Road Projects: A Comparative Study between Bangladesh and Australia
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Delivering Construction Projects Using Guaranteed Maximum Price Procurement
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Efficient Condition Assessment and Resource Planning for Infrastructure Projects
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Presenting a Framework for Critical Success Factors in Project Management of Agricultural Infrastructure Development Projects; Improving Project Performance
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Efficient Condition Assessment and Resource Planning for Infrastructure Projects
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Development of a lifecycle dual currency carbon and cost optimisation model for commercial buildings in Australia
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A Collaborative Building Information Modelling Practice Through Integrated Project Delivery in Achieving Project Success
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Effective Communication between Building Client and Project Manager in a "Principal-Agent" Relationship using Adapted "Habitus Shock" and Morphogenetic Cycle" Models
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A Novel Evaluation Framework to Improve Sustainability of Australian Supply Chains by Applying a Hybrid MCDM Model
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Analyse and Improve Safety Performance in Building Projects
Field of Research:

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Developing Resilient Safety Culture for Construction Projects in Vietnam
Field of Research: Occupational Health And Safety; Other Engineering And Related Technologies; Building Construction Management
Thesis Title: Developing a Teamwork Framework for Improving the Safety Performance of Construction Workers
Field of Research:

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