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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

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

Khan, K. I. A., Flanagan, R. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2016) Managing information complexity using system dynamics on construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 34 (3). pp. 192-204. ISSN 0144-6193 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2016.1190026

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

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

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

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

Pan, N., Has, H. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2005) Quality control using fuzzy fault tree analysis. Architectural Journal, 52 (2). pp. 1-17. ISSN 1016-3212

Yang, P. and Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2000) Combining self-learning neural network and neighbor search algorithms to solve the TSP problems. Transportation Planning Journal, 29 (2). pp. 281-294.

Yang, P. and Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2000) Study on the optimal model using self-learning neural network for the layout of construction engineering material. Journal of Cheng Shiu Junior College of Technology & Commerce., 13. pp. 61-67.

Yang, P. and Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2000) An optimization for construction earthwork resource deployment by using artificial neural network. Journal of Cheng Shiu Junior College of Technology & Commerce, 13. pp. 69-77.

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Tavares, A., Sorjef, D. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2019) Heritage building / site use cases’ STSMs: early stage researchers’ perspective. In: Martins, J. (ed.) Innovation in Intelligent Management of Heritage Buildings. University of Zagreb - International Research Center for Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, Motovun, Croatia, pp. 20-29. ISBN 9789538250040

Degrigny, C., Lobovikov-Katz, A., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Tavares, A. (2019) Integration of heritage buildings and sites within their surroundings. In: Martins, J. (ed.) Innovation in Intelligent Management of Heritage Buildings. University of Zagreb - International Research Center for Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, Motovun, Croatia, pp. 54-67. ISBN 9789538250040

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 (2008) The role of the client in the innovation processes of small construction professional service. In: Brandon, P. S. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (eds.) Clients Driving Innovation. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 111-124. 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

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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.

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.

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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.

Piña, A. E., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Phua, F. T. T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5736-5973 (2023) Does it matter that people don't expect to 'see' me in this role? In: 39th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 4-6 Sep 2023, Leeds, UK. (Working paper)

Piña, A. E., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Phua, F. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5736-5973 (2022) Exploring the lived experience of women owner-managers of small construction firms: a social identity approach. In: The 38th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 5th – 7th Sep 2022, Glasgow, UK, pp. 186-195.

Piña, A. E., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Phua, F. T. T. (2021) Women owner-managers of small construction firms: a complementary perspective. In: 37th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 6th - 7th September 2021, On-line, pp. 178-187. (Proceedings of the 37th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference)

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.

Young, B., Harty, C., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 and Davies, R. (2015) Developing temporary manufacturing facilities for residential building: a case of the modern flying factory. In: the 31st ARCOM Conference, 7th – 9th September, Lincoln, England, UK, pp. 1033-1042.

Khan, K. I. A., Flanagan, R. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2015) Managing the complexity of information flow for construction small and medium-sized enterprises (CSMEs) using system dynamics and collaborative technologies. In: 31st ARCOM Conference, 7th – 9th September, Lincoln, England, UK, pp. 1177-1186.

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.

Bevan, W. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2013) Green marketing in housing: reality or rhetoric? In: the 29th ARCOM Conference, 2nd - 4th September, Reading, UK, pp. 1243-1252.

Bevan , W.J. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2012) A multidisciplinary literature review of low and zero carbon technologies into new housing. In: Proceedings of the 28th ARCOM Conference, 3rd - 5th September 2012, Edinburgh, UK, pp. 1435-1444.

Bevan, W.J. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2012) A socio-technical network approach to the adoption of low and zero carbon technologies in new housing. In: CIB international Conference of W055, W065, W089, W118, TG76, TG78, TG81 and TG84 - Management of Construction: Research to Practice, 26th – 29th June 2012, Montreal, Canada.

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.

Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2011) System innovation for sustainable built environments: the case of light emitting diodes. In: Proceedings of the CIB International Conference Management and Innovation for a Sustainable Built Environment - MISBE2011, 20 – 23 June 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (ISBN: 9789052693958)

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.

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.

Yang, P. and Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2000) The automatic layout model in the sequencing of construction activities of multi-objective diaphragm wall unit by using self-learning neural network. In: 17th IAARC/CIB/IEEE/IFAC/IFR International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC 2000), 18-20 Sep 2000, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 799-806.

Yang, P. and Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907 (2000) The study of using self-learning neural network in automatic construction-site layout. In: 17th IAARC/CIB/IEEE/IFAC/IFR International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC 2000), 18-20 Sep 2000, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 839-845.

Lu, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Wu, Y. and Lin, Y. (1999) The research of quality function development application for construction industry. In: 1st Academic Conference on Construction Management, 28th-29th April, Taipei, Taiwan. (Unpublished)

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Degrigny, C., Borgarino, P., Cefai, S., Hortal Muñoz, J.E., Irbe, I., Leus, M., Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, Lobovikov-Katz, A., Marinkovic, M., Martins, J., Migliorati, L., Migliorini, M., Patias, P., Shendova, V., Sylaiou, S., Turkalj Podmanicki, M., Tavares, A. and Walliser Martin, M.L. (2019) Integration of heritage buildings and sites in their surroundings. Nova. FCT Editorial, Lisbon, Portugal. ISBN 978989-5449309

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

Brandon, P. S. and Lu, S.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6773-5907, eds. (2008) Clients driving innovation. Wiley- Blackwell, Oxford, UK, pp296. ISBN 9781405175661