Article

Bevan, W., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2020) Skills required to deliver energy efficient school retrofit buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27 (10). pp. 3051-3073. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2019-0126

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Sexton, M. and Rogers, P. (2019) Learning from defects in the UK housing sector using action research: a case study of a housing association. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26 (8). pp. 1608-1624. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2018-0146

Dowsett, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3858-9036, Green, M., Sexton, M. and Harty, C. (2019) Projecting at the project-level: MMC supply chain integration roadmap for small housebuilders. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 19 (2). pp. 193-211. ISSN 1471-4175 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-07-2017-0059

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Rogers, P. and Sexton, M. (2017) Key stakeholders’ perspectives towards UK new-build housing defects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35 (2). pp. 110-123. ISSN 2398-4708 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-06-2016-0012

Oliveira, S. and Sexton, M. (2016) Conflict, contradiction and concern: judges’ evaluation of sustainability in architectural awards. Architectural Research Quarterly, 20 (4). pp. 325-332. ISSN 1359-1355 doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1359135517000069

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Philip, R. and Sexton, M. (2016) Reducing defects through organizational learning within a Housing Association environment. International Journal of Civil, Environmental, Structural, Construction and Architectural Engineering, 10 (4). pp. 294-301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1999/1307-6892/10003925

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Phil, R. and Sexton, M. (2016) Detecting defects in the UK new-build housing sector: a learning perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 34 (1). pp. 35-45. ISSN 0144-6193 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2016.1162316

Lees, T. and Sexton, M. (2013) An evolutionary innovation perspective on the selection of low and zero carbon technologies in new housing. Building Research and Information, 42 (3). pp. 276-287. ISSN 1466-4321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2013.819547

Whyte, J. and Sexton, M. (2011) Motivations for innovation in the built environment: new directions for research. Building Research and Information, 39 (5). pp. 473-482. ISSN 1466-4321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2011.592268

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2010) Career journeys and turning points of senior female managers in small construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 28 (2). pp. 125-139. ISSN 0144-6193 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190903280450

Ruikar, K., Koskela, L. and Sexton, M. (2009) Communities of practice in construction case study organisations: questions and insights. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 9 (4). pp. 434-448. ISSN 1471-4175 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170910995967

Senaratne, S. and Sexton, M. (2009) Role of knowledge in managing construction change. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16 (2). pp. 186-200. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980910938055

Sexton, M. and Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2009) The challenges of creating actionable knowledge: an action research perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 27 (7). pp. 683-694. ISSN 0144-6193 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190903037702

Sexton, M. and Senaratne, S. (2008) Managing construction project change: a knowledge management perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 26 (12). pp. 1303-1311. ISSN 0144-6193 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190802621044

Ingirige, B. and Sexton, M. G. (2007) Intranets in large construction organizations: exploring advancements, capabilities and barriers. ITcon, 12. pp. 409-427. ISSN 1874-4753

Goulding, J., Sexton, M. G., Zhang, X., Kagioglou, M., Aouad, G. and Barrett, P. (2007) Technology adoption: breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete. Construction Management and Economics, 25 (12). pp. 1239-1250. ISSN 0144-6193 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190701504234

Ingirige, B. and Sexton, M. G. (2007) Understanding construction alliances: their rationale and design. RICS Research Paper Series, 7 (4). pp. 5-33.

Tzortzopoulis, P. and Sexton, M. G. (2007) An investigation on the implementation on product development process models in construction companies. Construction Management and Economics, 25 (11). pp. 1153-1164. ISSN 0144-6193 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190701468851

Lee, A. and Sexton, M. G. (2007) nD modeling: industry uptake considerations. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 7 (3). pp. 288-302. ISSN 1471-4175 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170710754768

Barrett, P. and Sexton, M. G. (2006) Innovation in small, project-based construction firms. British Journal of Management, 17 (4). pp. 331-346. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2005.00461.x

Ingirige, B. and Sexton, M. G. (2006) Alliances in construction: investigating initiatives and barriers for long-term collaboration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13 (5). pp. 521-535. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980610690774

Zhang, X., Goulding, J., Sexton, M. G., Aouad, G. and Kagioglou, M. (2006) HyCon: virtual prototyping in hybrid concrete construction frame design. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 6 (1). pp. 47-60. ISSN 1471-4175 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/14714170610710604

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2006) Innovation in small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms. RICS Research Paper Series, 6 (14). pp. 1-52. ISSN 1464-648X doi: ISBN: 1842192485

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2006) Innovation in small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms: a case study of an architectural practice. Construction Management and Economics, 24 (12). pp. 1269-1282. ISSN 1466-433X doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190600879109

Sexton, M. G., Barrett, P.S. and Aouad, G. (2006) Motivating small construction companies to adopt new technology. Building Research and Information, 34 (1). pp. 11-22. ISSN 1466-4321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210500254474

Zhang , X., Sexton, M. G., Goulding, J. S., Aouad, G. and Kagioglou, M. (2005) Performance modelling for the design of a hybrid concrete frame. International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1 (2). pp. 83-91. ISSN 1745-2007

Sexton, M. and Barrett, P. (2005) Performance-based building and innovation: balancing client and industry needs. Building Research and Information, 33 (2). pp. 142-148. ISSN 0961-3218 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/0961321042000323789

Tzortzopoulos, P., Sexton, M. and Cooper, R. (2005) Process models implementation in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12 (5). pp. 470-486. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980510627162

Sexton, M., Goulding, J., Zhang, X., Kagioglou, M., Aouad, G., Cooper, R. and Barrett, P. (2005) The role of the HyCon design-support tool in elevating hybrid concrete as a design option for structural frames. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 12 (6). pp. 568-586. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980510634137

Sexton, M. G. and Barrett, P.S. (2004) The role of technology transfer in innovation within small construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11 (5). pp. 342-348. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410558539

Sexton, M. G. and Barrett, P.S. (2003) Appropriate innovation in small construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 21 (6). pp. 623-633. ISSN 1466-433X doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134156 (special issue 'Innovation in the built environment')

Sexton, M. G. and Barrett, P.S. (2003) A literature synthesis of innovation in small construction firms: insights, ambiguities and questions. Construction Management and Economics, 21 (6). pp. 613-622. ISSN 1466-433X doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000134147 (special issue 'Innovation in the built environment')

Amor, R., Betts, M., Coetzee, G. and Sexton, M. (2002) Information technology for construction: recent work and future directions. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 7. pp. 245-258. ISSN 1874-4753

Kagioglou, M., Cooper, R., Aouad, G. and Sexton, M. (2000) Rethinking construction: the Generic Design and Construction Process Protocol. Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 7 (2). pp. 141-153. ISSN 1365-232x doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021139

Sarshar, M., Haigh, R., Finnemore, M., Aouad , G., Barrett, P.S., Baldry, D. and Sexton, M. G. (2000) SPICE: a business process diagnostic tool for construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 7 (3). pp. 241-250. ISSN 0969-9988 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021149

Barrett, P. S., Sexton, M. G. and Green, L. (1999) Integrated delivery systems for sustainable construction. Building Research and Information, 27 (6). pp. 398-405. ISSN 1466-4321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/096132199369237

Aouad, G., Kagioglou, M., Cooper, R., Hinks, J. and Sexton, M. G. (1999) Technology management of IT in construction: a driver or an enabler? Logistics Information Management, 12 (1/2). pp. 130-137. ISSN 0957-6053 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/09576059910256583

Aouad, G., Hinks, J., Cooper, R., Sheath, D., Kagioglou, M. and Sexton, M. G. (1998) An IT map for the generic design and construction process protocol. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4 (2). pp. 22-44. ISSN 1358-9180

Hinks, J., Aouad, G., Cooper, R., Sheath, D., Kagioglou, M. and Sexton, M. G. (1991) IT and the design and construction process: a conceptual model of co-maturation. The International Journal of Construction IT, 5 (1). pp. 1-25.

Book or Report Section

Sexton, M. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2012) Construction innovation: theory and practice. In: Akintoye, A. , Goulding, J. and Zawdie, G. (eds.) Construction innovation and process improvement. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Oxford , pp. 45-62. ISBN 9781405156486 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118280294

Sexton, M., Abbot, C. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2008) Challenging the illusion of the all powerful clients' role in driving innovation. In: Brandon, P. S. and Lu , S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (eds.) Clients Driving Innovation. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 43-48. ISBN 9781405175661

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2008) The evolution of sustainable development. In: Murray, M. and Dainty, A. (eds.) Corporate Social Responsibility in the Construction Industry. Taylor & Francis, pp. 191-213. ISBN 9780415362085

Report

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Sexton, M., Mukherjee, A., van Emmerik, R., Goodchild, A., A. and Ruddick, M., (2022) Covid-19 pandemic impact and lessons learned in construction projects: summary report for CIOB. Report. Chartered Institute of Building, Bracknell, UK.

Dixon, T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4513-6337, Van de Wetering, J., Sexton, M., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Williams, D., Ulutas Duman, D. and Chen, X., (2017) Smart cities, big data and the built environment: what's required? Research Report Series. Project Report. RICS, London.

Abbott, C., Barrett, P., Ruddock, L. and Sexton, M. G., (2008) Hidden innovation in the construction and property sectors. FiBRE: Findings in Built and Rural Environments. Report. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK. pp8.

Sexton, M., Kähkönen, K. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, (2007) CIB priority theme - Revaluing construction: a W065 'organisation and management of construction' perspective. CIB Reports. 313. Report. CIB, Rotterdam. ISBN 9789063630539

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M., (2006) Women in NW construction SMEs. Project Report. University of Salford, Manchester.

Conference or Workshop Item

Jarrouje, S., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2024) Entrenched intransigence or emancipated enlightenment? Building or destroying something within the spotlight of conflict. In: 40th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 2-4 September 2024, London, UK, pp. 519-528.

Green, M., Dowsett, R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3858-9036, Sexton, M. and Harty, C. (2017) Liquid integration and modern methods of construction: eddies of house-building in the UK. In: , 9th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization, 13-14 June, 2017, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, SWEDEN, pp. 152-162.

Wang, H., Sexton, M. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2016) Investment by Chinese construction firms in the UK infrastructure sector: volumes, patterns and trends. In: the 32nd ARCOM Conference, 5th – 7th September, Manchester, UK, pp. 1127-1136.

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Rogers, P. and Sexton, M. (2016) A soft systems methodology approach to the improvement of a housing association’s defects management and learning systems. In: the 32nd ARCOM Conference, 5th – 7th September, Manchester, UK, pp. 1283-1292.

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Rogers, P. and Sexton, M. (2015) Detecting defects in UK new-build housing: a learning perspective. In: the 31st ARCOM Conference, 7th – 9th September, Lincoln, England, UK, pp. 1073-1082.

Bevan, W., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2015) An investigation of the required skills for the delivery of low and zero carbon buildings within a region. In: Proceedings of the 7th Conference on Sustainable Development in Building and Environment, 27th – 29th July, Reading, UK.

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Rogers, P. and Sexton, M. (2015) Investigating the impact of defects on key stakeholders in the UK new housing sector. In: 5th International / 11th Construction Specialty Conference, 8th - 10th June, Vancouver, Canada. (035)

Hopkin, T., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Rogers, P. and Sexton, M. (2014) Placing defects at the heart of high quality new homes: a learning perspective. In: the 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September, Portsmouth, UK, pp. 1155-1164.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2011) New governance approaches to environmental regulation: an example of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH). In: the 27th ARCOM Conference, 5 - 7 September 2011, Bristol, UK, pp. 1065-1074.

Jeong, K.S., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. G. (2010) Good practice transfer within small construction specialist trade contractors. In: the 26th ARCOM Conference, 6 - 8 September, Leeds, UK, pp. 769-778.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. G. (2010) New high technology product development: The case of light emitting diodes. In: CIB World Congress, 10-13 May 2010, Salford Quays, UK.

Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2009) Entrepreneurship within high technology sectors: The case of a light emitting diode module start-up company. In: Proceedings of the 25th ARCOM Conference, Nottingham, UK.

Yun, G.C., Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2009) Knowledge mapping: A contingency approach. In: Proceedings of the Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions: W65, W55 and W86, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Barlow, C. and Sexton, M. (2009) The code for sustainable homes: What are the innovation challenges? In: Proceedings of the 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, Salford, UK.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2008) Key characteristics of small construction firms: a United Kingdom perspective. In: CIB W055 - W065 Joint International Symposium: 'Transformation Through Construction', 15-17 November 2008, Dubai, UAE.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2008) Senior female managers in small construction firms within the North West of England: an update. In: 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK, pp. 921-929. (Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2. ISBN: 9780955239014)

Abbott, C., Sexton, M., Jones, V. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2007) Action learning as an enabler for technology transfer. In: 2nd International Conference on World of Construction Project Management WCPM200 7, pp. 1-42.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Abbott, C., Jones, V. and Sexton, M. (2007) The role of innovation circles in stimulating innovation in small construction firms. In: 4th International SCRI Research Symposium, 26-27 Mar 2007, Salford, UK, pp. 199-2010.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2006) ACTION: A checklist for the action researcher. In: 3rd International SCRI Research Symposium, 3-4 Apr 2006, Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 589-597.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2006) Exploitative innovation in large professional service firms. In: Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions: W65 and W55, 18-20 Oct 2006, Rome, Italy.

Sexton, M. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2006) (Fr)agile innovation in small professional service firms. In: Proceedings of the 2nd Speciality Conference on Leadership in Construction, 4-6 May 2006, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, pp. 357-365.

Sexton, M. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2004) Appropriate research design for investigating innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms. In: 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1st - 3rd September, Edinburgh, UK.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2004) How do small knowledge-intensive professional service firms develop their sustainable competitive advantage through innovation. In: International Conference on Construction IT, 18th-21st February, Langkawi, Malaysia.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2004) Knowledge-based innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms: an under developed research area? In: 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference on the Built and Human Environment, 1st-2nd April 2004, Salford, UK.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2003) Where Does All the Knowledge Go in Small Knowledge-intensive Professional Service Firms? In: the 3rd International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment, 3rd- 4th April, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 303-310.

Book

Lu, S.L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Sexton, M. (2009) Innovation in small professional practices in the built environment. Real Estate State Issues Book Series. Wiley Blackwell, Oxford,UK, pp240. ISBN 9781405191401

Barrett, P., Sexton, M. G. and Lee, A. (2008) Innovation in small construction firms. Routledge, London, UK. ISBN 9780415393904