SEEK: Salford Environment for Expertise and Knowledge
Farzad Khosrowshahi
Prof Farzad Khosrowshahi
postal addressMaxwell Building - 4th floor, University of Salford, The Crescent, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT .
email addressF.Khosrowshahi@salford.ac.uk
telephone0161 295 6297
Key Memberships
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Head of Research Centre: Construction Information Technology Research Centre (CITC)
From October 2009 to March 2012.
Head of Research Centre: IT in Construction
From September 2006 to September 2009.
Member of Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law & the Built Environment
From January 2001 to September 2010.
Member of School: College of Science & Technology
From January 2001 to March 2012.
Member of School: School of the Built Environment
From January 2001 to March 2012.
Full Member of Research Institute: Research Institute for the Built & Human Environment (BuHu)
From December 2003 to September 2009.
Full Member of Research Centre: Construction Information Technology Research Centre (CITC)
From October 2009 to March 2012.
Full Member of Research Centre: IT in Construction
From December 2003 to September 2009.
Associate Member of Research Centre: Management in Construction Research Centre (MIC)
From October 2009 to March 2012.
Profile Summary
Civil and Structural Engineering General Management Construction Management Risk Management Project Management Financial Management Information Technology Construction Information Technology Information Management Operations Research and Quantitative Methods Visualisation Noise & Vibration Control Industrial Relations
Key Qualifications
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1989
PhD Forecasting Construction Project Expenditure Pattern (from South Bank University).
1983
MSc Management and technology (from University of Wales Institute of Technology - UWIST ).
1980
BSc Hon Civil & Structural Engineering (from University College Cardiff - UCC).
Hon. Upper Second (2:1)
Key Publications
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Refereed Journal Articles
2012
Mar
Underwood, J & Khosrowshahi, F 2012, 'ICT Expenditure and Trends in the UK Construction Industry in Facing the Challenges of the Global Economic Crisis', iTCON, 17, pp.25-42.abstract
2011
Mar
Khosrowshahi, F & Alani, M 2011, 'Visualisation of Impact of time on the internal lighting of a building', Automation in Construction (impact factor 1.372) Elsevier B.V, 20(2), pp.145-154.
2011
Jan
Scully, R & Khosrowshahi, F 2011, 'Implementing the Process of Knowledge Sharing for Small Construction Consultant Practices in Ireland', International Journal of The Built & Human Environment Review, 4(1), pp.45-58.
2011
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 2011, 'Innovation in artificial neural network learning: Learn-On-Demand methodology', International Journal of Automation in Construction, Autom. Constr. AUTCON1267,, 20, pp.1204-1210.
2011
Jan
Alani, M & Backett, D & Khosrowshahi, F 2011, 'Investigation of the Mechanical Behaviour of a Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Ground Slab', ICE Proceedings, the ICE Magazine of Concrete Research, in print.
2010
Oct
Khosrowshahi, F 2010, 'Visualisation of Impact of time on the internal lighting of a building', International Journal of Automation in Construction (impact factor 1.372) Special Issue on BIM, Elsevier, AUTCON1168.
2010
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 2010, 'Taming the ¿S¿ Curve', Construction Research and Innovation, 1(2), pp.42-47.
2009
Jan
kaka, A & Khosrowshahi, F 2009, 'a mathematical-based model for company-level budgeting incorporating future unknown contracts', Journal of Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 16(1), pp.48-61.
2008
Jan
Mihindu, S & Fernando, T & Khosrowshahi, F 2008, 'Knowledge processing, codification and reuse model for communities of practice', Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Journal, 3(Special Issue), pp.44-53.abstract
2007
May
Khosrowshahi, F & Rod, H 2007, 'A framework for strategic decision-making based on a hybrid decision support tools', -ITcon Vol. 10, Special Issue From 3D to nD modelling , 10, pp.111-124.
2005
Oct
Underwood, J & Khosrowshahi, F 2005, 'Academe-Industry Collaboration through the Experience of a Construction IT Membership-based Network', Industry and Higher Education, 19(5), pp.375-383.abstract
2004
Sep
Alani, M & Khosrowshahi, F 2004, 'A proposed Quantitative Model for building repair and maintenance - theory, model development and application. ', International Journal of Construction Research, 5(2), pp.193-210.
2000
Nov
Bouchlaghhem, N & Khosrowshahi, F & Whyte, J 2000, 'Virtual Reality as a Visualisation Tool, Benefits and Constraints', International Journal of Computer-Integrated Design and Construction,, 2(4), pp.216-224.
1999
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 1999, 'Neural Network Model for Contractors Pre-qualification', Journal of Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 6(3), pp.315-329.
1997
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 1997, 'The optimum project duration and cost curve for Hong Kong housing projects', Journal of Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 4(4), pp.249-269.
1996
Jun
Khosrowshahi, F & Kaka, A 1996, 'Estimation of Project Total Cost and Duration for Housing Projects in the UK', Journal of Building and Environment, 31(4).
1996
Jan
Kaka, A & Khosrowshahi, F 1996, 'The Effect of different procurement routs on projects' cash flows', Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 3(1&2).
1996
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 1996, 'The value profile of a variety of construction project definition', Financial Management of Property and Construction Journal, 1(1), pp.55-77.
1991
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 1991, 'Simulation of Expenditure Patterns of construction Projects', Journal of Construction Management and Economics, 9, pp.113-`32.
1988
Feb
Khosrowshahi, F & Howes, R 1988, 'A New Development in Interactive Software for Construction Project Budgeting', Journal of Building technology & Management, pp.25-29.
Other Journal Articles
1999
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 1999, 'The Mathematics Of Shape Geometry Approach To The Analysis Of Curve Profile', in Information Visualisation, IEEE, Computer Society, Los Alamitos, pp.56-62.
Edited Books
2008
Feb
Mihindu, S & Khosrowshahi, F 2008, 'Virtualisation of disaster recovery centres.', BUILDING RESILIENCE, CIB W89 , Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
2000
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F & Banissi, E 2000, 'Visualisation of the Degradation of Building Flooring Systems', Information Visualisation IEEE, Computer Society, , Los Alamitos, California, USA.
2000
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F & Kaka, A 2000, 'The mathematics of Cost ¿ Duration Trade-off curves: applied to Hong Kong housing, in Information and communication in construction procurement,', Universidad Catolica de Chile,, Pontificia , Chile.
Magazine Articles
2009
Jan
Alshawi, M & Goulding, J & Khosrowshahi, F & Lou, E & Underwood, J 2009, 'How Strategic is IT Investment in the Construction Industry? A UK Perspective', in: Modern Built Environment - Knowledge Transfer Networks, Intelligent Buildings Index, January 2009, pp.1-3.
Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
2013
Jan
Salleh, N & Khosrowshahi, F 2013, A Conceptual Framework for Research in Spatial Data Sharing, in: 'Proceedings of CIB 2010 World Congress, in Barrett et.al', CIB, Salford, UK, pp.1031-1042.
2011
Oct
Kapogiannis, G & Khosrowshahi, F & Underwood, J 2011, Digital Services for Construction Small and Medium Enterprises: A Conceptual Business Model, in: 'Proceedings of CIB 2011, joint conference W078 - Information Technology for Construction AND W102', W078, Sophia Antipolis , France.
2011
Sep
Scully, R & Khosrowshahi, F 2011, The Role of Knowledge Sharing in Company Learning within Small and Micro Construction Consultancy Companies in Ireland, in: 'COBRA 2011, 12-13 September 2011, ISBN 978-1-907842-19-1', RICS, Salford, UK, pp.1142-1197. Conference details: COBRA 2011, 12-13 September 2011, ISBN 978-1-907842-19-1, pp 1142-1197.
2011
Sep
Ozmen, E S & Khosrowshahi, F 2011, ') SME Buying Behaviour in Turkey', SPARC Annual Research conference 2011, 8-9 June 2011#SPARC Annual Research conference 2011##RICS#Salford#UK.
2011
Sep
Scully, R & Khosrowshahi, F 2011, The application of IT methods in Knowledge Sharing within construction consultancy companies in Ireland, in: '10th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC 2011) ', SOBE, Salford Univrsity , Salford, UK, pp.xx-xx. Conference details: 10th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC 2011) 14-15 Sept 2011.
2011
Jul
Khosrowshahi, F & Whatley, J 2011, A PEER-BASED METHOD FOR MANAGING GROUP WORKS, in: 'Education in a Changing Environment, ECE2011, 6th International Conference, Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education', Salford University, Salford, UK. Conference details: A PEER-BASED METHOD FOR MANAGING GROUP WORKS, Education in a Changing Environment, ECE2011, 6th International Conference, Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, 6th ¿ 8th July 2011, UK.
2010
Dec
Khosrowshahi, F & Alani, M 2010, Visual Degradation of the Internal Lighting of a Building, in: 'The First International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization ICSU 2010, Edited by J. G. Teng', Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong China, pp.73-83. Conference details: The First International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization ICSU 2010, Edited by J. G. Teng, 15-17 December 2010 Hong Kong. Isbn: 978-988-17311-9-7, published by Faculty of Construction and Land Use, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong China, P73..
2010
Jul
Underwood, J & Alshawi, M & Khosrowshahi, F & Goulding, J & Lou, E 2010, Strategic Positioning of IT in Construction: The Way Forward, in: 'The International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE)', University of Nottigham, Nottingham, UK.
2010
Jul
Salleh, N & Khosrowshahi, F 2010, A preliminary framework for research in spatial data sharing, in: 'Proceedings of CIB 2010 World Congress, in Barrett et.al', Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK, pp.133-140.
2010
Jul
Alshawi, M & Lou, E & Khosrowshahi, F & Goulding, J & Underwood, J 2010, Strategic positioning of IT in construction: the way forward, in: 'In Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Proceedings of the International Conference, W. TIZANI (Editor)', Nottingham University Press, Nottingham , UK, pp.209-217.
2010
Jun
Scully, R & Khosrowshahi, F 2010, Knowledge Sharing: Implementing the Process of Knowledge Sharing within Small Construction Consultancy Companies in Ireland, in: 'Proceedings of CIB 2010 World Congress, in Barrett et.al', Salford University, Salford, UK.
2010
Jan
Scully, R & Khosrowshahi, F 2010, Data And Knowledge Sharing Methods For Small Construction Consultant Practices In Ireland, in: 'The IT&T 10th International Conference on Information Technology and Telecommunication 2010, Research ¿ Driving the Knowledge Economy, by Hofman M. et.al', Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny , Ireland , pp.74-85.
2009
May
Arayici, Y & Khosrowshahi, F & Marshall-Ponting, A & Mihindu, S 2009, Towards Implementation of Building Information Modelling in the Construction Industry, in: 'Fifth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century', CITC-V, Istanbul, Turkey.
2009
May
Arayici, Y & Khosrowshahi, F & Marshall-Pointing, A & Mihindu, S 2009, Towards Implementation of Building Information Modelling in the Construction Industry, in: 'Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-V) Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology', Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
2009
Jan
Salleh, N & Khosrowshahi, F 2009, A FRAMEWORK FOR GEO-SPATIAL DATA SHARING, in: 'Proceedings of the Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference Proceedings of SPARC 2009', University of Salford, Salford, UK, pp.332-344.
2008
Jun
Mihindu, S & Khosrowshahi, F 2008, Enhancement of project collaboration among virtual construction stakeholders, in: 'Proceedings of the 8th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment (IPRC¿08)', The Czech Technical University of Prague, Prague, Czech , pp.336-346. Conference details: Proceedings of the 8th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment (IPRC¿08), The Czech Technical University of Prague, Prague, 26-27 June 2008, ISBN 978-80-01-04092-8, V1, P.336-346.
2008
May
Khosrowshahi, F & Salleh, N 2008, A Framework for sharing and maintaining spatial data within government departments in Brunei that addressed both technical and non-technical issues, in: 'issues¿10th Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC¿08)', Salford University, Salford, UK.
2008
Jan
Bassanino, M & Underwood, J & Allen, T & Khosrowshahi, F & Stokes, E 2008, Towards Developing an Industry led Educational Framework Using Lean Approach, in: '16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction', The University of Salford, Manchester, UK, pp.281-286.
2008
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 2008, Construction Project Cash Flow Management, in: 'International Conference on Strategic Project Management ', Tehran University , Tehran, Iran.
2007
May
Mogotlhwane, T & Khosrowshahi, F & Underwood, J 2007, Data Collection for Research in Applications of Information Technology, in: 'Proceedings of SPARC 2007', University of Salford, Salford, UK, pp.230-238.
2005
Sep
Mogotlhwane, T & Khosrowshahi, F & Kaka, A 2005, 'Development and Evaluation of a Company-Level Budgeting Technique Incorporating Future Construction Contracts', #in Khosrowshahi, F., Proceedings of the ARCOM 21st Annual Conference##ARCOM#Edinbourgh#UK.
2004
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F & Kaka, A 2004, Decision Support System For Construction Project Finance, in: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.), 'Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Decision Making in Urban & Civil Engineer', DMinU&CE, Porto, Portugal.
2000
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 2000, radical approach to risk in project financial management, in: 'proceedings of ARCOM 2000 16th Annual conference', vol 2 edition, ARCOM, xx, UK, pp.547-557.
2000
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 2000, A model for pre-qualifying contractors based on artificial neural networks technique, in: 'in ECPPM 2000, Product and Process Modelling in Building and Construction, edited by R. Gongalves, A. Steigner-Garcao and R. Schener,', A.A. Balkema, Rotterdame, Portugal, pp.329-339.
2000
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 2000, Information Visualisation in Aid of Construction Project Cash Flow Management, in: 'in Information Visualisation, Edited by Banissi, E., Khosrowshahi, F., Sarfraz, M.and Ursyn, A., ', IEEE, Computer Society, Los Alamitos, California, USA.
2000
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F & Rad, H 2000, The use of VRML for 4D visualisation application in construction, in: 'Proceedings of the international conference on Decision Making in Urban and Civil Engineering', vol 2 edition, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada, pp.1135-1146.
1999
Jan
Rad, H & Khosrowshahi, F 1999, Visualisation of Impact of time on the internal flooring, in: 'Proceedings of ARCOM 99, 15th Annual Conference', ARCOM, Liverpool, UK.
1998
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 1998, A Visual Approach to the analysis of Project Cash Flow, in: 'in Information Visualisation, Edited by E. Banissi, M. Khosrowshahi, F. and Sarfraz, M.,', IEEE, Computer Society, Alamitos, California, USA, pp.321-326.
1998
Jan
Kaka, A & Khosrowshahi, F 1998, Investigation of the accuracy of current practices of contractors' pre-qualification using case studies, in: 'Proceedings of International Conference on New Information Technologies for Decision Making in Civil Engineering', DMinUCE, Montreal, Canada, pp.1235-1244.
1998
Jan
Khosrowshahi, F 1998, Structured Approach to Design Development of Construction Projects, in: 'Proceedings of International Conference on New Information Technologies for Decision Making in Civil Engineering', vol 2 edition, DMinUCE, Montreal, Canada, pp.1245-1252.
Reports
2011
Jan
Underwood, J & Khosrowshahi, F & Chen, S & Ruikaren, K & Carrillo, P 2011, e-Business in the Construction Industry, Construct IT For Business, Salford, UK.abstract
2010
Jan
Underwood, J & Khosrowshahi, F & France, K & Fox, S 2010, Building on IT Survey: Cost Reduction and Cost Effectiveness, Construct IT For Business, Salford, UK.
2008
Aug
Alshawi, M & Goulding, J S & Khosrowshahi, F & Lou, E & Underwood, J 2008, Strategic Positioning of IT in Construction - A Industry Leader's Perspective, Construct IT For Business, Salford, UK.abstract
Key Presence
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External Examiner Duties
2010
Jun
Universty of East London (United Kingdom, June 2010).
2010
Jan
University of East London, in collaboration with the Centre for alternative Technology (United Kingdom, January 2010).

MSc Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies

2007
May
External Examiner; MSc Construction Management, University of Birmingham (United Kingdom, May 2007).
2007
Jan
University of Birmingham (United Kingdom, January 2007).
External Examiner; MSc Construction Management
2007
Jan
University of Birmingham (United Kingdom, January 2007).

External Examiner; MSc Construction Management

Honorary Posts (e.g. Visiting Appointments)
2011
Aug
Appointed Visiting Professor Class 1 (University of Lyon 1, France, August 2011 to August 2014).
2011
Aug
Appointed Visiting Professor Class 1 (University of Lyon 1, France, August 2011 to August 2014).
Invited Papers and Lectures
2011
Oct
Research to Innovate: a philosophical dichotomy (Keynote speaker at Innovation and the Built Environment Academy Conference, IEBA2011, London, United Kingdom, October 2011).
2011
Jun
Journey into research theosophy (Keynote speaker at SPARC Annual Research conference 2011, Salford, United Kingdom, June 2011).
Journal Editorship
2011
Oct
Member of Editorial Board of Journal of Business & Financial Affairs, OMICS Publishing Group. http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/jbfahome.php (October 2011).
2007
May
Member of Editorial board, International Journal of Project Management in Business, Publisher, Emerald, ISSN: 1753-8378 (May 2007).
Memberships of External Bodies
2011
Jun
CIOB - Fellow (United Kingdom, June 2011).
2008
Sep
Fellow of CIOB Appointed Ambassador (United Kingdom, September 2008).
Other
2011
Jun
Board member of Faculty of Architecture and Surveying (FAS) at Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (United Kingdom, June 2011).
2011
Apr
Member of the CIOB Integrated Design & Construction panel (United Kingdom, April 2011).
2010
Aug
Technology Strategy Board - TSB Assessor (United Kingdom, August 2010).
2009
Nov
Member of the ECCREDI Council (The European Council for Construction Research, Development and Innovation) representing the CIOB and AEEBC (Belgium, November 2009).
2009
Nov
Board member: AEEBC Association d¿Experts Europeens du Batiment et de la Construction (Association of European Building Surveyors and Construction Experts) (France, November 2009).
2009
Sep
Invited guest; member of the Question Time Panel of ARCOM Past chairs, ARCOM 25th Annual Conference September 7th ¿ 9th, Nottingham (United Kingdom, September 2009).
2008
Sep
CIOB Representative on Building Smart IAI UK Chapter Board (United Kingdom, September 2008).
2007
Sep
Member of the CIOB Research & Innovation Committee (United Kingdom, September 2007).
2004
Aug
Chair of ARCOM - Association of Researchers in Construction Management (United Kingdom, August 2004).