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David Eaton
Prof David Eaton
postal addressRoom 418 Maxwell Building, University of Salford, The Crescent, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT.
email addressD.Eaton@salford.ac.uk
telephone0161 295 5222
Key Memberships
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Full Member of Research Centre: Management in Construction Research Centre (MIC)
From October 2009 to present.
Profile Summary
Risk and Competition in Construction. PFI Procurement, Innovation and Improvement tools and techniques Risk identification utilising SLEEPT, MERA, benchmarking, etc. PFI / PPP Procurement Major Infrastructure Projects Innovation and Change in Property & Construction Risk Identification & Risk Management Partnering Lean Construction Quality Improvements Management Systems Competitive Advantage in Construction
Key Qualifications
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2005
Fellow Higher Education Academy Fellow (from HEA).
2001
PhD A Phenomenologically Based Contingent Anatomy of Competitive Advantage within the Construction Industry (from Salford University).
1991
MSc with Distinction Construction Project Management with Corporate Strategy (from Heriot Watt University).
1980
MRICS Member (from RICS).
1979
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics (from Salford University).
Key Publications
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Authored Books
2008
Jan
Eaton, D 2008, Human Resource Management in Construction, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.abstract
2008
Jan
Eaton, D & Kotapski, R 2008, Business Management in Construction Enterprise, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.abstract
1993
Jan
Eaton, D & Sloan, B 1993, An Introduction to the JCT 80 Standard Form of Building Contract, CASS, Salford, UK.
Refereed Journal Articles
2012
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2012, 'Experiential Learning from PFI Road Projects in the UK', Engineering Sciences, 7(1).
2012
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Dikmen, S U & Eaton, D 2012, 'Insurance Issues and Design and Build Construction projects', Engineering Sciences, 7(1).
2012
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2012, 'Design and Design Management in Building Projects: A Review', Engineering Sciences, 7(1).
2011
Jun
Akbiyikli, R & Dikmen, U & Eaton, D 2011, 'Private Finance Initiative (PFI) for Road Projects in UK: Current Practice with a Case Study', PROMET - TRANSPORT (Hungary).abstract
2011
Jan
Eaton, D & Akbiyikli, R 2011, 'Sustainable Construction and PFI Road Projects in the UK', Technological and Economic Development of Economy :Lithuania.
2009
Sep
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2009, 'A Conceptual Framework for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Management in PFI Road Projects in the UK', Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Lithuania.abstract
2009
Jan
Eaton, D & Casensky, M & Sara, P & Peterka, T & Akbiyikli, R 2009, 'Intra-Market Analysis of Facilities Management in UK Schools and Hospitals', Journal of Construction Procurement, 13(1-2).abstract
2009
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D & Owen, G 2009, 'Experiential Learning from Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Road projects in the UK', Journal of Construction Innovation.abstract
2009
Jan
Beran, W & Petr, D & Eaton, D 2009, 'Mapping Syncronous Activities through Virtual Management Momentum Simulation', Journal of Construction Innovation.abstract
2009
Jan
Pellicer, T & Pellicer, E & Eaton, D 2009, 'A Macroeconomic Regression Analysis of the European Construction Industry', ECAM, 16(6).abstract
2009
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2009, 'A Conceptual Framework for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Management in PFI Road Projects in the UK', Journal of Civil Engineering and Management.abstract
2009
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2009, 'A Conceptual Framework for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Management in PFI Road Projects in the UK', Journal of Civil Engineering and Management.abstract
2009
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Dikmen, U & Eaton, D 2009, 'PFI for Road Projects in UK: Current practice with a case study', PROMET - TRANSPORT (Hungary).
2009
Jan
Eaton, D & Graham, N 2009, 'Achieving Biological Isomorphic Alliancing with Alliance Contractors', Journal of Construction Innovation.abstract
2008
Jan
Sawalhi, N E & Eaton, D & Rustom, R 2008, 'Establishing Relative Weights for Contractor Pre-Qualification', Journal of Construction Innovation.
2008
Jan
Eaton, D & Akbiyikli, R 2008, 'Experiential Learning from PFI Road Projects in the UK', -American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, p.0.abstract
2007
Sep
Sawalhi, N E & Eaton, D & Rustrom, R 2007, 'Contractor Pre-Qualification Model: State of the Art', -International Journal of Project Management, 25(6), p.0.abstract
2006
Jan
Eaton, D & Akbiyikli, R & Lemos, T D & Gunnigan, L & Kutanis, R & Casensky, M & Ladra, J & Sawalhi, N E 2006, 'An Examination of the Suitability of a UK PFI Model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of ireland, Palestine (Gaza- West Bank) Portugal and Turkey.', Jouran of Construction Innovation.
2006
Jan
Eaton, D & Akbiyikli, R & Dickinson, M 2006, 'An Evaluation of the Stimulants and Impediments to Innovation within PFI/PPP Projects', Journa of Construction Innovation, 6(2).
2002
Jan
Lemos, T D & Eaton, D 2002, 'From Concessions to Project Finance and hte Private Finance Initiative', Journal of Project Finance, Fall, pp.1-18.
2002
Jan
Lemos, T D & Eaton, D 2002, 'Using Cognitive Mapping to Assess the Critical Success Factors in PFI Projects', Jornados de Gestao Cientifica, Portugal.
Edited Books
2008
Jan
Eaton, D & Ahmed, V & Casensky, M & Sutrisna, M 2008, '8th International Postgraduate Research Conference', CVUT , Prague, Czech Republic.
Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
2011
Nov
Eaton, D 2011, Experiential learning for PFI Road projects in teh UK, in: 'Construction Management Conference', Turkish Civil Engineering Association, Bursa, Turkey. Conference details: Construction Management Conference - Turkish Civil Engineering Association, Bursa, Turkey. 25th - 27th November 2011.
2011
Nov
Eaton, D 2011, Design and Design Management, in: 'Construction management Conference', Turkish Civil Engineering Association, Bursa, Turkey. Conference details: Construction management Conference, Turkish Civil Engineering Association, Bursa, Turkey. 25th - 27th November 2011 .
2011
Nov
Akbiyikli, R & Dikmen, S & Eaton, D 2011, 'Insurance Issues and Design and Build Construction Contracts', Construction Management Conference: Turkish Civil Engineering Association, Bursa, Turkey. 25-27 November 2011#Construction Management VI##Turkish Civil Engineering Association#Bursa#Turkey.
2011
Oct
Eaton, D 2011, Keynote Address - Successful PhD's - A Personal Reflection, in: 'IPGRC 2011', Salford University, Salford, UK. Conference details: IPGRC 2011, Salford, UK. October 2011.
2011
Oct
Eaton, D 2011, Keynote Address - The future for PFI/PPP: 2012 and Beyond, in: 'ARCOM/TG62 Doctoral Symposium', UCLAN, Preston, UK. Conference details: Arcom & TG62 Doctoral Symposium, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. 13th October 2011..
2010
Jan
Gunnigan, L & Eaton, D 2010, Barriers to Innovation in Public Private Partnership, in: 'COBRA 2008', RICS, Dublin, Ireland. Conference details: RICS Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA).
2009
May
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2009, 'Sustainable Construction: PFI Road cases - The Theory', Construction in 21st Century: Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology#Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology##ITU#Istanbul#Turkey.
2009
May
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2009, 'Sustainable Construction: PFI Road cases - The Theory', Construction in 21st Century: Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology#Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology##ITU#Istanbul#Turkey.
2009
Jan
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2009, 'Sustainable Construction: Private Finance Initiative Road Cases in the UK - The Reality.', Construction in 21st Century: Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology Novotel Istanbul hotel, may 20-22 2009#Construction in 21st Century: Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology##ITU#Istanbul#Turkey.
2008
Sep
Eaton, D & Akbiyikli, R 2008, Sustainable Infrastructure Developments: The Case for PPP, in: 'ACE 2008', ACE, Famagusta, Cyprus. Conference details: ACE2008 Famagusta N Cyprus, September.
2008
Sep
Akbiyikli, R & Eaton, D 2008, Innovation and Competitive Advantage in PFI Road Projects in the UK, in: 'ACE 2008', ACE, Famagusta, Cyprus. Conference details: ACE2008 Famagusta N Cyprus, September.abstract
Key Presence
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External Examiner Duties
2012
External examiner - Quantity Surveying, Shah Alam, Malaysia. (1996 - 2000)
External examiner - Quantity Surveying, Shah Alam, Malaysia. (1996 - 2000)
2009
Jan
(City University, United Kingdom, January 2009).

External Examiner for MSc Construction Project Management

2007
Dec
(December 2007).
External examiner- Quantity Surveying, Napier University. (2004 -2008)
Media Appearances
2005
-The Einstein Network: Quantifying Quality. 30 minute television presentation. Recorded at Channel 4, London, May 5. -Channel 4 News, The Future of PFI, 5 minute Filler for archive, Recorded at Channel 4, London, May 5. -Public Servant Magazine, Interview. May 6 Issue 26, p4. -The Times, Statement, Refers to Quantifying Quality Recommendations, Public Agenda, May 3. -Building Magazine. Interview. April 22, p18. -The Times, Statement, Refers to Quantifying Quality report, April 19th, p44 -Prazka Technika, MRes Delegation visit report, Vol. 2005/1 p20, -Adapazari News, Leader Article, February 24, p1. (2005)
-The Einstein Network: Quantifying Quality. 30 minute television presentation. Recorded at Channel 4, London, May 5. -Channel 4 News, The Future of PFI, 5 minute Filler for archive, Recorded at Channel 4, London, May 5. -Public ... more >>.
Other Evidence of External Esteem
2012
CIRIA, Process Panel Research Board, UK. (2002 - present)
CIRIA, Process Panel Research Board, UK. (2002 - present)
2012
Science, Engineering & Technology Ambassador - Learning Skills Council (2005 - present)
Science, Engineering & Technology Ambassador - Learning Skills Council (2005 - present)
2012
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Higher Education Specialist Assessor (2003 - present)
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Higher Education Specialist Assessor (2003 - present)
Other Research Activity
2012
Academic Journal & Industry Refereeing : Journal of Construction Innovation Construction Management & Economics Journal Journal of Property & Real Estate Journal of Computing and Software for Construction and Engineering Journal of Construction Procurement BRI Building Research Institute Bizarre Fruits Research Conference International P/G Research Conference for Property and Construction CIB W89 Building Education and Research
Academic Journal & Industry Refereeing : Journal of Construction Innovation Construction Management & Economics Journal Journal of Property & Real Estate Journal of Computing and Software for Construction and Engineering Jour... more >>.
Other University Research Roles
2012
Director : Research Centre of Management in Construction, BuHu, University of Salford (2006 - present)
Director : Research Centre of Management in Construction, BuHu, University of Salford (2006 - present)
2012
Director of Quality Improvement, Built and Human Environment Research Institute, University of Salford (2006 - present)
Director of Quality Improvement, Built and Human Environment Research Institute, University of Salford (2006 - present)
2012
BuHu Research Institute (Built and Human Environment) - Board and Council Member (June 2003- Sept. 2004, June 2006 - present)
BuHu Research Institute (Built and Human Environment) - Board and Council Member (June 2003- Sept. 2004, June 2006 - present)
2012
Director: Centre for Risk Management Research (CRMR) SCPM, University of Salford (June 2001- present)
Director: Centre for Risk Management Research (CRMR) SCPM, University of Salford (June 2001- present)