SEEK: Salford Environment for Expertise and Knowledge
Jason Underwood
Dr Jason Underwood
postal addressRoom 404 Maxwell Building, University of Salford, The Crescent, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT.
email addressj.underwood@salford.ac.uk
telephone+44 (0)161 295 6290
Key Memberships
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Member of School: School of the Built Environment
From January 2001 to present.
Member of School: College of Science & Technology
From January 2001 to present.
Full Member of Research Centre: Construction Information Technology Research Centre (CITC)
From October 2009 to present.
Full Member of Research Centre: IT in Construction
From January 2001 to September 2009.
Profile Summary

Construction ICT; Concurrent Engineering; Integrated and Collaborative Construction; Product Modelling; Building Information Modelling; Object Modelling; Integrated Project Databases; Web-based Technologies; Organisational e-Readiness; BIM & Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Integration; Virtual Prototyping for Off-Site Manufacturing for Housing Design; Knowledge-infused Virtual Teams.

Key Qualifications
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1995
PhD In The Application of Information Technology in Construction (from University of Salford).

Thesis entitled "Integrating Design and Construction to Improve Constructability Through an Effective Usage of IT"

1987
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (from Liverpool John Moores University).
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
2010
Aug
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U 2010, 'Two Design Patterns for Facilitating Building Information Model-based Synchronous Collaboration', Automation in Construction, 19(5), pp.544-553.abstract
2009
Aug
Isikdag, U & Underwood, J & Goulding, J & Kuruoglu, M 2009, 'Construction Informatics in Turkey: Industrial State of the Art and Future Research Directions', iTCON Special Issue: Next Generation Construction IT: Technology Foresight, Future Studies, Roadmapping, and Scenario Planning.abstract
2009
Feb
Underwood, J & Williams, A & Thurairajah, N 2009, 'Improving Performance through HEI-Industry Partnerships in the Built Environment', Industry and Higher Education, 22(2), pp.1-11.abstract
2008
Oct
Isikdag, U & Underwood, J & Aouad, G 2008, 'An Investigation into the Applicability of Building Information Models in Geospatial Environment in support of Site Selection and Fire Response Management Processes', Advanced Engineering Informatics, 22(4), pp.504-519.abstract
2008
Oct
Underwood, J & Goulding, J & Khuzzan, S 2008, 'Personalised Learning Environments: Core Development Issues for Construction', Industrial and Commercial Training, 40(6), pp.310-319.
2007
Dec
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U & Aouad, G & Todd, N 2007, 'Investigating the Role of Building Information Models as a Part of an Integrated Data Layer in Support of Fire Response Management', Architectural Engineering & Design Management, 3(2).abstract
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
2003
Jan
Underwood, J & Watson, A 2003, 'An XML Metadate Approach to Seamless Project Information Exchange Between Heterogeneous Platforms', Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 10 (2), pp.128-145.abstract
Book Sections
2012
Jan
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U & Kuruoglu, M 2012 'Building Information Modelling', in: Goulding, J & Akintoye, A (eds.), Construction Innovation and Process Improvement, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, UK.
2011
Jan
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U & Kuruoglu, M & Irtem, E 2011 'Enabling The Strategic Role of ICT in the Construction Industry: A Comparative Analysis of the UK and Turkish Sectors', in: Advances in Business and Management, Nova Science Publishers Inc., New York, USA.abstract
2009
Dec
Underwood, J & Bew, M 2009 'Delivering BIM to the UK Market', in: Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics: Concepts and Technologies, IGI-Global, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, pp.30-64.abstract
2009
Dec
Isikdag, U & Underwood, J & Kuruoglu, M & Abdul-Rahman, A 2009 'Geospatial Views for RESTful BIM', in: Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics: Concepts and Technologies, IGI-Global, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, pp.473-482.abstract
Edited Books
2010
Jan
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U 2010, 'Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics: Concepts and Technologies', IGI-Global, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.
Guest Editorials in Journals
2011
Jan
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U 2011, 'Emerging technologies for BIM 2.0', Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 11(3), pp.252-258.
Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
2011
Oct
Underwood, J & Redmond, A & Hore, A & West, R 2011, Developing a Cloud Integrated Life Cycle Costing Analysis Model Through BIM, in: 'Computer Knowledge Building 2011', CSTB, Sophia Antipolis, France. Conference details: Joint organization of CIB W078 and CIB W102 conferences.
2011
Sep
Underwood, J & Redmond, A & Alshawi, M & Hore, A & West, R 2011, The Future of ICT in the Construction Industry Through the Use of Cloud Computing, in: 'COBRA 2011', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2011
Sep
Underwood, J & Redmond, A & Hore, A & Alshawi, M 2011, Identifying Cost Savings for the UK Building Industry through Cloud, BIM and Open Standards, in: 'COBRA 2011', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2011
Sep
Isikdag, U & Zlatanova, S & Underwood, J 2011, An Opportunity Analysis on the Future Role of BIMs in Urban Data Management, in: 'The Urban Data Management Society Conference', Urban Data Management Society, Delft, The Netherlands.
2011
Jun
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U & Zlatanova, S 2011, A BIM-Oriented Approach for Facilitating Indoor Navigation, in: 'Joint ISPRS Workshop on 3D City Modelling & Applications and the 6th 3D GeoInfo Conference', Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
2010
Sep
Underwood, J & Dawood, I 2010, Construction Dispute: A Costly Phenomenon for the Economy, in: 'COBRA RICS Research Conference: CIB W113 Legal Research Symposium', Université Paris-Dauphine, Paris, France.
2010
Sep
Underwood, J & Dawood, I 2010, Prioritising Critical Factors of Disaster Management through Interpretive Structural Model (ISM), in: 'COBRA RICS Research Conference: CIB W113 Legal Research Symposium', Université Paris-Dauphine, Paris, France.
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
Underwood, J & Kassim, Y & Raphael, B 2010, A Non-parametric Algorithm for Computing Information Technology Induced Productivity in organisations¿ Value Chain, in: 'The International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE)', University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
2010
Jun
Underwood, J & Kassim, Y & Raphael, B 2010, A Non-Parametric Modelling of Information Technology Business Value for Engineering and Construction Organisations, in: '2nd International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment', The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
2010
May
Underwood, J & Dawood, I 2010, Strategic Planning of Affordable Housing in the Developing World: Tools and Techniques, in: 'PM-05 International Project Management Conference; Advancing Project Management for the 21st Century Concepts, Tools & Techniques for Managing Successful Projects', NETWORK of PROJECT MANAGERS in GREECE (PM-Greece), Heraklion, Greece.
2010
May
Underwood, J & Dawood, I 2010, Research Methodology Explained, in: 'PM-05 International Project Management Conference; Advancing Project Management for the 21st Century Concepts, Tools & Techniques for Managing Successful Projects', NETWORK of PROJECT MANAGERS in GREECE (PM-Greece), Heraklion, Greece.
2010
May
Underwood, J & Khosrowshahi, F & Kapogiannis, G 2010, A Web Business Model to enhance the construction Small Medium Enterprises, in: 'CIB World Congress', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2010
May
Underwood, J & Kassim, Y & Raphael, B 2010, Evaluating IT as Source of Competitive Advantage in Engineering and Construction Organisations, in: 'PM-05 International Project Management Conference; Advancing Project Management for the 21st Century Concepts, Tools & Techniques for Managing Successful Projects', NETWORK of PROJECT MANAGERS in GREECE (PM-Greece), Heraklion, Greece.
2010
May
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U & Goulding, J 2010, A Comparative Analysis of the Strategic Role of ICT in the UK and Turkish Construction Industries, in: 'CIB World Congress', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2010
May
Underwood, J & Dawood, I 2010, Prioritising Variables of SMEs/Private Sector: Interpretive Structural Model (ISM), in: 'CIB World Congress', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2010
May
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U 2010, A Synopsis of the Handbook of Research on Building Information Modelling, in: 'CIB World Congress', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2009
Sep
Underwood, J & Kassim, Y & Raphael, B 2009, Data Envelopment Analysis of IT-enabled Strategy for Construction Organisations, in: 'Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) 25th Annual Conference', Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), Nottingham, UK.
2009
Jan
Underwood, J & Kassim, Y & Raphael, B 2009, Modelling IT Business Value for Construction Industry: A Conceptual Approach, in: 'Proceeding of the 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC 09)', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2009
Jan
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U & Acikalin, U & Kuruoglu, M 2009, The Industrial Viewpoint on the Role of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Establishing Information Integration, in: 'SCRI 2009 Conference', University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2009
Jan
Underwood, J & Kassim, Y & Raphael, B 2009, Modelling IT Business Value for Construction Industry: A Conceptual Approach, in: '9th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC)', University of Salford, Salford, UK, pp.40-51.
2009
Jan
Underwood, J & Abosaod, H 2009, Towards an Information System Representation of Off Site Manufacturing (OSM) in Facilitating the Virtual Prototyping of Housing Design, in: Abosaod, H (ed.), '9th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC)', University of Salford, Salford, UK, pp.509-519.
2008
Sep
Underwood, J & Bew, M & Wix, J & Storer, G 2008, Going BIM in a Commercial World, in: '7th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM)', CSTB, Sophia Antipolis, France.
2008
Sep
Underwood, J & Isikdag, U & Acikalin, U & Kuruoglu, M 2008, Evaluating the Integrative Function of ERP Systems used within the Construction Industry, in: '7th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM)', CSTB, Sophia Antipolis, France.
Reports for External Bodies
2010
Jan
Bew, M & Richards, M & Underwood, J & Blackwell, B 2010, 'Investors Report: Building Information Modelling (BIM)', for: BSI, BSI, London, UK.
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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Conference Organisation
2011
Sep
10th International Postgraduate Research Conference - University of Salford School of the Built Environment (Salford, United Kingdom, September 2011).
2010
Jun
International Conference in Computing in Civil & Building Engineering 2010 (icccbe2010) (Nottingham, United Kingdom, June 2010).
2009
May
9th International Postgraduate Research Conference - University of Salford School of the Built Environment (Salford, United Kingdom, May 2009 to May 2009).
2008
Jul
Organising Committee - BuHu 8th International Postgraduate Research Conference, The Czech Technical University of Prague (CVUT), Czech Republic - June 26th - 27th, 2008 (July, 2008)
Organising Committee - BuHu 8th International Postgraduate Research Conference, The Czech Technical University of Prague (CVUT), Czech Republic - June 26th - 27th, 2008
2007
Jun
International Workshop for Organisational e-readiness and the Construction Industry (University of Salford, United Kingdom, June 2007 to June 2007).
Conference Presentations
2001
Dec
The Global Construction Super Conference: 'Everything is Changing ¿', Legal Issues in e-Construction, 5-6th November 2001, London. (December, 2001)
The Global Construction Super Conference: 'Everything is Changing ¿', Legal Issues in e-Construction, 5-6th November 2001, London.
Industrial Collaboration and Exploitation
2012
DTI Uniting Construction Information Initiative.
DTI Uniting Construction Information Initiative.
2012
EPSRC Network on Information Standardisation, Exchanges and Management in Construction (SIENE).
EPSRC Network on Information Standardisation, Exchanges and Management in Construction (SIENE).
2012
RICS Construction IT Business Group.
RICS Construction IT Business Group.
2011
May
Construct IT For Business CIOB CPD Accredited Spring 2011 Event: BIM Today ... Where to Tomorrow? moving industry adoption forward (United Kingdom, May 2011 to May 2011).
2010
Nov
Construct IT For Business CIOB CPD Accredited Autumn 2010 Event: Industry Response to the New UK Coalition Goverment Targets (United Kingdom, November 2010 to November 2010).
2010
May
Construct IT For Business CIOB CPD Accredited Spring 2010 Event: Sustainability: The Impact and Challenges (United Kingdom, May 2010 to December 4).
2010
Apr
UK Government Construction Client Group's BIM Industry Working Group (United Kingdom, April 2010 to March 2015).
2009
Nov
Construct IT For Business CIOB CPD Accredited Autumn 2009 Event: The Challenge and Opportunity of ICT Investment & Strategy in the Economic Downturn (United Kingdom, November 2009 to December 4).
2009
May
Construct IT For Business CIOB CPD Accredited Spring 2009 Event: Management of Information on Infrastructure Projects (United Kingdom, May 2009 to December 4).
2008
Nov
Construct IT For Business CIOB CPD Accredited Autumn 2008 Event: Virtual and Building Information Modelling towards Integrated Project Delivery (United Kingdom, November 2008 to November 2008).
2008
May
Construct IT For Business CIOB CPD Accredited Spring 2008 Event: Carbon Footprint Challenge: ICT, Technology and Innovation in the Built Environment (United Kingdom, May 2008 to May 2008).
2003
CIRIA Construction Productivity Network, Innovating with IT, 20th March 2003, Centre for Construction Innovation (CCI), Manchester. (2003)
CIRIA Construction Productivity Network, Innovating with IT, 20th March 2003, Centre for Construction Innovation (CCI), Manchester.
2001
IT ShowCase, 27th February 2001, McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield. (2001)
IT ShowCase, 27th February 2001, McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield.
2001
CCI Twilight Seminar, 26th July 2001, Centre for Construction Innovation (CCI), Manchester. (2001)
CCI Twilight Seminar, 26th July 2001, Centre for Construction Innovation (CCI), Manchester.
Invited Papers and Lectures
2010
Oct
ICT in the UK Construction Sector: Strategic Thinking and Expenditure and Usage Trends (Keynote speaker at RedSky IT User Group, Nottingham, United Kingdom, October 2010 to October 2010).
2010
Apr
ICT: Strategic Value, Organisational e-readiness and Improving Construction Performance (Beykent University, Istanbul, Turkey, April 2010 to April 2010).
2010
Feb
Strategic Value of Construction ICT: A Comparision of the UK and Turkey Construction Sectors (Turkish National Academic ICT Conference: Construction Informatics Workshop, Turkey, Turkey, February 2010).
2009
Nov
BIM and IPD awareness training workshop (Welsh Health Estates, Cardiff, United Kingdom, November 2009 to November 2009).
2009
Oct
Building Information Modelling: Awareness, Education, Readiness, & Adoption (buildingSMART UK Chapter Implementers Workshop, Northumbria University, United Kingdom, October 2009 to October 2009).
2006
2nd European Real Estate Society Education Seminar, 8-9th December 2006, Regensburg, Germany. (2006)
2nd European Real Estate Society Education Seminar, 8-9th December 2006, Regensburg, Germany.
2003
Apr
CITB/CCI Workforce Development through Rethinking Construction Workshop on The Effective Use of Information Technology in Construction, 4th (Manchester) and 5th March (Leyland) 2003. (April, 2003)
CITB/CCI Workforce Development through Rethinking Construction Workshop on The Effective Use of Information Technology in Construction, 4th (Manchester) and 5th March (Leyland) 2003.
2002
Dec
CITA (Construction Information Technology Alliance) Object Technology Seminar/Members' Meeting, 29th November 2002, Croke Park, Dublin. (December, 2002)
CITA (Construction Information Technology Alliance) Object Technology Seminar/Members' Meeting, 29th November 2002, Croke Park, Dublin.
Journal Editorship
2012
Jan
Editor-in-Chief International Journal of 3D Information Modeling (IJ3DIM) (January 2012).

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2009
Aug
Editorial Board of IGI-Global, USA. (August 2009).
2009
Jun
Editorial Board: Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research. (June 2009).
2009
Feb
Editorial Board: Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics. (February 2009).
2008
Jul
Editorial Board: Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. (July 2008).
2008
Jul
Editorial Board: Journal of Construction Management and Economics. (July 2008).
2008
Jan
Editorial Board: Journal of Automation in Construction. (January 2008).
2005
Jan
Editorial Board: International Journal of Construction Innovation, Information, Process and Management. (January 2005).
Memberships of External Bodies
2012
Graduate member - Institution of Civil Engineers
Graduate member - Institution of Civil Engineers
2012
Graduate member - Institution of Structural Engineers
Graduate member - Institution of Structural Engineers
Other Research Activity
2012
Jan
UK BIM Academic Forum (United Kingdom, January 2012).
2012
EPSRC Network of Experts in Construction IT (NECIT).
EPSRC Network of Experts in Construction IT (NECIT).
2011
Apr
E-BuHu Master Class (Portugal, April 2011 to April 2011).
2010
Apr
E-BuHu Master Class (Turkey, April 2010 to April 2010).
2009
Apr
E-BuHu Master Class (Czech Republic, April 2009 to April 2009).
Other University Research Roles
2012
Manager Construct IT
Manager Construct IT
2007
Aug
Director of PhD Programme, Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment (BuHu) (August, 2007)
Director of PhD Programme, Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment (BuHu)