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Abadi, A (2014) A study of innovation perception within the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Abadi, M (2005) Issues and challenges in communication within design teams in the construction industry: Investigation the use of virtual teams and information and communication technologies in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Abdulmajid, S A D (1967) Resource forecasting models for private housing projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Adams, C D (1995) Procurement of microtunnelling projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Adul-Hamid, R (1996) Construction duration prediction using neural network methodology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Al Ghazal, H (2018) Post occupancy evaluation involving end users in Saudi Arabian office buildings through the use of a shortened quality function deployment method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Al Sanad, S A (2014) The promotion of sustainable construction practices in Kuwait, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Al-Shahrani, M S (2009) Developing a framework of knowledge management system for project management in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Al-Zahrani, J (2013) The impact of contractors' attributes on construction project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Alam, M (2009) Investigating the effectiveness of continuing professional development in project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Alazemi, T (2011) On the integration of value engineering in the procurement of public housing in the state of Kuwait, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Alshehri, A (2012) Conflict in architectural projects: diagnosis and avoidance, a study based on Saudi Arabian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Altoryman, A (2014) Identification and assessment of risk factors affecting construction projects in the Gulf region: Kuwait and Bahrain, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Aminian, E (2014) A study of inter-firm opportunism in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Azim, S W (2011) Understanding and managing project complexity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Babalola, A (2023) The role of the private sector in the development of Sub-Sahara Africa: why governance matters, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Barmayehvar, B (2013) Being an effective project manager: an exploration within project-oriented organisations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Barnes, N M L (1971) The design and use of experimental bills of quantities for civil engineering contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Bataw, A (2015) On the integration of building information modelling in undergraduate civil engineering programmes in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Benster, N A (1970) A study and assessment of water penetration and rapid deterioration in existing dwellings-developed as a guide to future building design, production and maintenance management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
Biggins, D (2018) An exploratory investigation into how project management methods are chosen and implemented by organisations in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Bin Abd Karim, S B (2015) The development of an empirical-based framework for project risk management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Boussabaine, A (1991) An expert system prototype for construction planning and productivity analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Bower, D A (1995) The creation of a proactive link between time and money, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Bufaied, A S (1987) Risks in the construction industry: Their causes and their effects at the product level, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
Cameron, I (1999) A goal setting approach to the practice of safety management in the construction industry: three case studies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Building Engineering, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).
Chow, D H C (2005) Effects of future climate change and near-extreme weather on office building in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Cooper, M D (1992) An examination of assigned and participative goal-setting in relation to the improvement of safety in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Coram, W R (1997) The privatisaton of the property services agency, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Crespin-Mazet, F (2007) Co-Development as an alternative to competitive bidding in project business, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
Cuellar Franca, R M (2013) Sustainability assessment framework for the residential construction sector in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science, University of Manchester.
Dalton, M (2008) A risk breakdown structure for public sector construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
Diab, A A (2009) Risk management of building services modularisation: Knowledge management perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Drews, F (2018) Designing meta-organisations: an empirical study of boundary setting in large infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
Economou, G S (1973) Sales forecasting in a sector of the construction industry: A statistical and econometric approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Eizak Shiri, F (2015) Planning intentionality and its implications for project planned time, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
El Tayeh, A (2008) Social web-based systems for supporting geographically dispersed project teams in the architecture-engineering-construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
Eldosoky, A I (1987) Dealing with uncertainty in construction projects with particular reference to Egypt, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Eleyan, D (2006) Project review solution-directed model using system dynamics modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Emmitt, S (1997) The diffusion of innovations in the building industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Eyiah, A K (2004) Financing small and medium scale construction firms in Ghana: A framework for improvement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Farrell, P (1999) Construction site managers: an investigation into the career development and role of site managers on medium-sized construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Building, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).
Farrokhshad, M (2021) How practitioners make sense of risk and uncertainty: A Goffmanian study of two case studies of construction companies in the United Kingdom, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Fenn, F P (1999) An aetiology of construction disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Fischer, J (2010) Translating zero carbon into building design regulation, theories and practices, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Flores Salas, A (2016) Evaluation of the use of lightweight concrete panels for post disaster house reconstruction using Building Information Modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Fu, X (2010) Refinancing and restructuring projects utilising project finance in developing countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Fu, Y (2019) Organizational governance and value creation: An empirical study in megaproject contexts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Ghaffari, M (2017) The impact of multitasking on critical chain portfolios, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Gilbert, A (2015) Sustainable development and greenspace in housebuilding: rules, roles and responsibilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester.
Glass, A (2011) Analysis of building-integrated renewable energy systems in modern UK homes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Gochoco, J J (1968) The capital structure and financing of the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Gupta, J P (1966) Building site activity: An input/output model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Haji Abdullah, M A B (2015) An investigation of the development of mediation in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Hindmarch, H (2012) Design change management: Developing a software application to support the evaluation of construction design changes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Holden, S (2022) Land, materials, and construction site: decommodification through alternative construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Holden, S L (2021) Land, materials, and construction site: Decommodification through alternative construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Hugill, D J (2001) An examination of project management team meetings in railway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Inyang, E D (1983) Some aspects of risk analysis for decision making in engineering projects management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
James, P D (2012) The specification of construction strategies for low and zero carbon homes: decision-making tools and the evaluation of whole life energy, carbon, cost and performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Kosaner, Y (1979) A study of industrialised building systems with special reference to Turkey, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Levy, R (1975) The concept of system identification and its application to the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Li, C (2023) Efficient and accurate assessment of fire spread over external claddings in high-rise buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Lindebaum, D (2008) Trait emotional intelligence, transformational leadership and performance in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Liu, Z (2012) Know-how signalling and transfer systems to support integrated supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Lundrigan, C (2016) Megaprojects: a design and strategy perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
Luo, J (1998) The transitional construction industry and sino-foreign construction joint ventures in the p.R. Of China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Luo, J and Gale, A (1998) The transitional construction industry and sino-foreign construction joint ventures in the p. R. Of China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Lyu, K Y (1989) Internationalisation of Korean industry: A study of the performance of the plant and construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Maiwada, Y B (2003) Private financing of infrastructure projects in Sub-Sahara Africa: a case study of Nigerian water infrastructure project, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Mangitung, D M (2005) Modelling the influence of periodic prequalification criteria on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Masterman, J W E (1994) A study of the bases upon which clients of the construction industry choose their building procurement systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Mat Zin, R (2006) A case study of management control. A construction project: Issues of transaction costs and trust, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Mayo, F B (1957) The management of government civil engineering works with special reference to the controls involved, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Mellado, F (2022) Organisational readiness for BIM, lean and sustainability adoption: a conceptual self-assessment framework for construction SMEs in Chile, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Meng, K (2021) Performance measurement for UK construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Merna, T (2004) Assessing methods to analyse portfolios of projects and their risks procured by project finance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Metawa, K O (1987) The transfer of construction management technology to developing countries - Libya as a case study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Moghaddaszadeh Kermani, M (2016) Criticality-based strategic decision-making model for maintenance and asset management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Mohamed Sultan, A A B (2019) Decision tools for recycling with a focus on fibre reinforced composites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Moore, A W (2019) Middle matters: Intermediaries and the practice of home energy retrofit, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Morris, P W G (1972) A study of selected building projects in the context of theories of organisation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Building, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
Mulholland, C (2020) Social value management in megaprojects: A study of UK nuclear decommissioning and remediation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Naimi, M (2012) Contract and claim prevention in major projects: a study on petrochemical projects in Iran, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Nazem, S M (1969) A study into the technical and managerial manpower in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Ng, S-t T (1996) Case-based reasoning decision support for contractor prequalification, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Nosair, I A R (1987) The relevance of computerised modelling techniques to construction management problems and training in Egypt, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Nour, H A (2003) An information approach for enhancing the health and safety file, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Nourah, B T (2013) Development of strategic mark-up decision by contractors in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Nwazota, A (2023) Special purpose vehicle for infrastructure project financing through public private partnerships: the answer to infrastructure problems in developing countries?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Omotayo, M (2020) Developing public-private partnership (PPP) in Nigerian railway corporation: The governance challenge, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Oztas, A (1995) The mitigation of the effects of delays in construction projects: A knowledge based system approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Pali, P (2020) Potential for climate change mitigation through low carbon investment in Indian roads and railways: an assessment of obstacles and opportunities for the Asian Development Bank, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Law, University of Manchester.
Parvar, J (2003) Neural networks decision support system (decision to bid), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Paterson, A E (1983) The administration of uncertainty in civil engineering projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Peacock, W S (1990) Site investigation procedures and risk analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Perry, J G (1985) The development of contract strategies for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Porter, C E (1981) Risk allocation in construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Rahman, H A (1993) The management and cost of quality for civil engineering projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Robinson, W G (2019) Servitization as an ongoing process of changing: the case of ConstructCo, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Samo, S R (1999) Energy conservation in UK housing and the effect of building regulations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester (United Kingdom).
Sansone, R (2020) Latent matters: Megaprojects and political imaginaries in post-revolution Tunis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Shabbir, A (2014) Corruption in infrastructure procurement - a study based on procurement of infrastructure projects in Pakistan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Shaddad, M Y I (1983) The influence of management on construction system productivity at the project level : A conceptual system causal research model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
Shakeri, E (2002) An investigation of privately promoted infrastructure (ppi) strategy in developing countries: Public-private partnership (ppp) approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Sigonda, G G G (2000) The impact of infrastructural projects on the environment in Tanzania: The case of mindu dam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Smith, N J (1986) The study of criticality: An investigation based on network theory into the relationship between time and cost in civil engineering bridgeworks contracts and the measurement of the effects of change, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).
Soutos, M K (2006) Forecasting elemental building cost percentages using regression analysis and neural network techniques, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Stephens, P (1974) Builders' and plumbers' merchanting: an attribute study of organization, functions and performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Stewart, I C (2011) Profession and innovation in the experience of historical and contemporary commercial managers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Suraji, A (2001) Development and validation of a theory of construction accident causation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Taroun, A (2012) Decision support system (DSS) for construction project risk analysis and evaluation via evidential reasoning (ER), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Tipple, C (1993) An analysis of the development of the construction industry since the 18th century, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Valikoniene, L (2015) Resource buffers in critical chain project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Verma, M (2012) Public private partnerships in road transport infrastructure in India: A governance perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Wang, P (2019) The aetiology and progression of construction disputes between client and contractor in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Wearne, S H (1969) Organization of large engineering design departments, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Wen, Q (2021) Strategic international human resource management in MNEs from an emerging market: case evidence from a Chinese multinational construction enterprise, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
White, A (2020) Operational performance and delivery structure of hospital facilities: empirical relationship analyses in Ontario, Canada, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Willmer, G (1988) Development of risk models for engineering construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Yalciner, S (2018) Sustainable architecture and the influence of global assessment tools, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester.
Yapicioglu, B (2015) Management for resilience: the case of the North Cyprus construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester.
Yeo, K T (1982) A systems approach to cost management of large scale offshore oil projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Manchester.
Young, B A (1988) Career development in construction management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Zhang, L (2019) To insist or to concede? Chinese contractors' behavioural strategies when handling disputed construction claims, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.
Ziadat, W (2018) A meta-analysis study of project and programme management complexity in the oil and gas sector of the Middle East and North Africa region, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Manchester.