Book Publications
Kwak,Y. Liu, M., Patanakul, P., and Zwikael, O. (2014) “Challenges and Best Practices of Managing Government Projects”, Project Management Institute Inc., Newtown Square, PA. ISBN 978-1-62825-065-7.
Journal Paper Publications Google Scholar Citations
*Graduate student advised by Dr. Min Liu, **Corresponding author
1. He, C.*, Liu, M.**, He, W.*, Wang, Z., and Hsiang, S. (2025). “Addressing the Information Silo of Construction Planning Constraints – A Graph Retrieval Augmented Generation Approach” Accepted by Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management in April 2025.
2. He, C.*, Liu, M.**, Hsiang, S., Pierce, N., Megahed, S., and Godfrey, A. (2025). “An Ontological Knowledge-Driven Smart Contract Framework for Implicit Bridge Preservation Decision Making.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(4), 04025008. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-15253.
3. He, C.,* He, W.*, Liu, M.**, Leng, S., and Wei, S. (2025). “Enrich Construction Regulation Inquiry Responses: A Hybrid Search Approach for Large Language Models.” Journal of Management in Engineering, 41(3), 04025001. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-6444.
4. Javanmardi, A.*, Liu, M., He, C.**, Hsiang, S., and Hosseini, A.* (2024). “Improving Construction Meeting Effectiveness: Trade-off Between Reactive and Proactive Site-level Planning Discussions.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 40(5), 04024029, https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-6087
5. He, C.*, Liu, M.**, Hsiang, S., and Pierce, N. (2024). “Synthesizing Ontology and Graph Neural Network to Unveil the Implicit Rules for US Bridge Preservation Decisions.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 40(3), 04024007, DOI: 10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-5803.
6. Scala, N., Alves, T., Schiavone,V., Hawkins, D., and Liu, M. (2024). “Application of the Maturity Model for Collaborative Scheduling for Construction Projects.” Accepted by Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management in August 2024.
7. He, C.*, Yu, B., Liu, M.**, Guo, L., Li, T., and Huang, J. (2024). “Utilizing Large Language Models to Illustrate Constraints for Construction Planning.” Buildings, 14(8), 2511. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082511
8. Ding, F.*, Liu, M.**, Hsiang, S., Hu, P., Zhang, Y. and Jiang, K.* (2024). “Duration and Labor Resource Optimization for Construction Projects—A Conditional-Value-at-Risk-Based Analysis.” Buildings, 14(2), 553. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020553
9. Scala, N., Liu, M., Alves, T., Schiavone,V., and Hawkins, D. (2024). “The Gold Standard: Developing a Maturity Model to Assess Collaborative Scheduling.” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(4), 1636-1656. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2021-0609
10. Javanmardi, A.*, He, C.*, Hsiang, S., Hosseini, A.*, Liu, M.** (2023). “Enhancing Construction Project Workflow Reliability Through Observe-plan-do-check-react Cycle: A Bridge Project Case Study.” Buildings, 13(9), 2379. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13092379
11. Chen, G.*, Li, H., Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S. (2023). “Motivating Reliable Collaboration for Modular Construction: Shapley Value-based Smart Contract.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(6), 04023042. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-542
12. Chen, G.*, Liu, M.**, Zhang, Y., Wang, Z.*, Hsiang, S. M., and He, C*. (2023). “Using Images to Detect, Plan, Analyze, and Coordinate a Smart Contract in Construction.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(2), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-5121
13. He, C.*, Liu, M.**, Zhang, Y., Wang, Z.*, Hsiang, S. M., Chen, G.*, Li, W., and Dai, G. (2023). “Space–Time–Workforce Visualization and Conditional Capacity Synthesis in Uncertainty.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(2), 04022071. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-4991
14. Chen, G.*, Li, H.**, Liu, M., and Hsiang, S. (2023). “Knowing What is Going on – a Smart Contract for Modular Construction.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 50(3), 210-223. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjce-2021-0649
15. Zhang, M.*, Chih, Y., Zhang, Y., Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S. (2022). “Impacting Factors of Work Engagement in Construction Projects -an Information Theory based Analysis.” Engineering Economy, 32 (9), 1-13.
16. Bonilla, M.*, Rasdorf, W., Liu, M., Al-Ghandour, M., and He, C. (2022). “Inequity Reduction in Road Maintenance Funding for Municipalities.” Public Works Management & Policy, 28(3), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X221130047
17. Jiang, K.*, Liu, M.**, He, C.*, Zhang, Y., Wang, Z.*, and Hsiang, S. (2022). “A Choquet Integral Based Approach to Explore Workforce and Duration Optimization for Construction Projects.” Journal of Civil Engineering and Management.
18. Scala, N., Schiavone,V., Olivieri, H., Seppänen, O., Alves, T., Liu, M., and Granja, A. (2022). “Comparative Analysis of the Implementation of Critical Path Method, Last Planner System, and Location-Based Techniques in Brazil, Finland, and the United States.” Engineering Management Journal, 35(3), 237- 256. DOI:10.1080/10429247.2022.2069981
19. He, C.*, Liu, M.**, Scala, N., Alves, T., and Hsiang, S. (2022). “Prioritizing Collaborative Scheduling Practices Based on Their Impact on Project Performance.” Construction Management and Economics. 40:7-8, 618-637, DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2022.2048042
20. Scala, N., Liu, M., Alves, T., and Hawkins, D., and Schiavone, V. (2022). “The Gold Standard: A Collaborative Scheduling Maturity Model.” Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2021-0609
21. He, C.*, Liu, M.**, Zhang, Y., Wang, Z.*, Hsiang, S., Chen, G.*, and Chen, J. (2022). “Exploit Social Distancing in Construction Scheduling: Visualize and Optimize Space–Time–Workforce Tradeoff.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 38(4), 04022027. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0001037
22. Wang, Z.*, Zhang, Y., Tian, L., and Liu, M.**(2022), “Exploring the Application of Takt Time Planning Method in Construction Management.” Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (in Chinese). 39(02), 157-166.
23. Liu, Y., Javanmardi, A.*, Zhang, Y., Liu, M.** , Yang, S., Yu, X., Hsiang, S., and Jiang, Z. (2021). “Comparative Study on Perception of Causes for Construction Task Delay in China and the United States.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(3), 04020176. https://ascelibrary-org.prox.lib.ncsu.edu/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001985
24. McCoy, B. C.*, Bourara, Z., Lucier, G.W., Seracino, R., and Liu, M. (2021). “Prestressed MF-FRP: Experimental Study of Rapid Retrofit Solution for Deteriorated Prestressed C-Channel Beams” ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 35(1), 1-10. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CF.1943-5509.0001536
25. Zhang, Y., Javanmardi, A.*, Liu, Y., Yang, S., Yu, X., Hsiang, S., Jiang, Z., and Liu, M.** (2020). “How Does Experience with Delay Shape Managers’ Making-Do Decision: Random Forest Approach.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 36(4), 04020030. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000776
26. Javanmardi, A. *, Hosseini, A. *, and Liu, M.,** Hsiang, S. (2020). “Improving Effectiveness of Constraints Removal in Construction Planning Meetings: Information-Theoretic Approach.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(4), 04020015. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001790
27. Alves, T., Liu, M., Scala, N., and Javanmardi, A.* (2020). “Schedules and Schedulers: A Study in the U.S. Construction Industry.” Engineering Management Journal, 32(3), 166-185. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10429247.2020.1738878?journalCode=uemj20
28. Olivieri, H., Seppänen, O., Alves, T., Scala, N., Liu, M., and Granja, A. (2019) “Survey Comparing Critical Path Method, Last Planner System, and Location-Based Techniques.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(12), 04019077. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001644
29. Hosseini, A.*, Liu, M.**, and Howell, G. (2018). “Investigating the Cost-Benefit Trade-Off of Additional Planning Using Parade Game Simulation.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 34(2), 04017066. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000580?src=recsys
30. Javanmardi, A.*, Hosseini, A., Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S. (2018). “Benefit of Cooperation among Subcontractors in Performing High-Reliable Planning.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 34(2), 04017062. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000578
31. Hosseini, A.*,Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S.(2017). “Social Network Analysis for Construction Crews.” International Journal of Construction Management, 19(2), 113-127. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926580517300195
32. Hosseini, A.*, Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S. (2017). “Social Network Conformity and Construction Work Plan Reliability.” Automation in Construction, 78(1), 1-12. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15623599.2017.1389642
33. Russell, M. *, Hsiang, M., Liu, M.**, and Leming, M. (2016). “Planning for Uncertainty: Use of Structural Equation Modeling to Determine the Causal Structure of Time Buffer allocation.” Construction Management and Economics, 33(10), 783-798. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01446193.2015.1137335?journalCode=rcme20
34. Hajifathalian, K.*, Howell, G., Wambeke, B.*, Hsiang, S., and Liu, M.** (2016). “Oops” Simulation: Cost–Benefits Trade-Off Analysis of Reliable Planning for Construction Activities. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(8), 04016030. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001135
35. Kwak, Y., Patanakul, P., Zwikael, O., and Liu, M. (2016). “What Impacts the Performance of Large-Scale Government Projects?” International Journal of Project Management, 34(3), 452-466. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263786315001921
36. Hosseini, A.*, Leming, M. and Liu, M.** (2015). “Effects of Idle Time Restrictions on Excess Pollution from Construction Equipment.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 32(2), 04015046. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000408
37. Hosseini, A.*, Liu, M.**, and Leming, M. (2015). “Comparison of Least-Cost and Least-Pollution Equipment Fleet Configurations Using Computer Simulation.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 31(6), 04015003. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000360
38. Russell, M. *, Liu, M.**, Howell, G., and Hsiang, S. and Leming, M. (2015). “Case Studies of the Allocation and Reduction of Time Buffer through Use of the Last Planner System” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(2), 04014068. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000900
39. Hosseini, A.*, Leming, M., Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S. (2014). “From Social Network to Data Envelopment Analysis: Identifying Benchmarks at the Site Management Level.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(8), 04014028. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000875
40. Russell, M. *, Hsiang, M., Liu, M.**, and B.Wambeke, (2014). “Causes of Time Buffer and Duration Variation in Construction Project Tasks: Comparison of Perception to Reality.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(6), 04014016. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000819
41. Wambeke, B.*, Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S. (2013). “Task Variation and the Social Network of Construction Trades.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 30(4), 05014008. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000219
42. Russell, M. *, Howell, G., Hsiang, M., and Liu, M.** (2013). “The Application of Time Buffers to Construction Project Task Durations.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management,139(10), 04013008. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000735
43. Vaughan, J.*, Leming, M., Liu, M.**, and Jaselskis, E. (2013). “Cost-Benefit Analysis of Construction Information Management System Implementation: Case Study.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management,139(4), 445-455. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000611
44. Liu, M.**, Rasdorf, W., Hummer, J., Hollar, D., and Parikh, S. (2013). “Preliminary
Engineering Cost-Estimation Strategy Assessment for Roadway Projects.” ASCE
Journal of Management in Engineering, 29(2), 150-157.http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000137
45. Hollar, D.*, Rasdorf, W., Liu, M., Hummer, J.E., Arocho, I., and Hsiang, S. (2013). “A Preliminary Engineering Cost Estimation Model for Bridge Projects.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(9), 1259–1267. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000668
46. Wambeke, B.*, Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S.(2012). “Using Pajek and Centrality Analysis to Identify a Social Network of Construction Trades.”ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1192-1201. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000524
47. Hajifathalian, K.*, Wambeke, B.*, Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S. (2012). “Effects of Production Control Strategy and Duration Variance on Productivity and Work in Process: Simulation-Based Investigation.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(9), 1035-1043. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000517
48. Wang, C.*,Liu, M.**, Hsiang, S., and Leming, M. (2012). “Causes and Penalties of Variation: Case Study of a Precast Concrete Slab Production Facility.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(6), 775-785. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000475
49. Wambeke, B.*, Liu, M.**, and Hsiang, S.(2012). “Using Last Planner and a Risk Assessment Matrix to Reduce Variation in Mechanical Related Construction Tasks.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(4), 491-498. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000444
50. Wang, Y. and Liu, M. (2012). “Prices of Highway Resurfacing Projects in Economic Downturn: Lessons Learned and Strategies Forward.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 28(4), 391-397. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000094
51. Wambeke, B.*, Hsiang, S., and Liu, M.** (2011). “Causes of Variation in Construction Project Task Starting Times and Duration.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(9), 663-677. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0000342
52. Chui, D. L. N., Liu, M., and Ling, Y. Y. (2011). “A Comparative Study on Adopting Human Resource Practices for Safety Management on Construction Projects in the United States and Singapore.” International Journal of Project Management, 29(8), 1018-1032. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263786310001481
53. Ibbs, W. and Liu, M**. (2011). “An Improved Methodology for Selecting Similar Working Days for Measured Mile Analysis.” International Journal of Project Management, 29(6), 773-780. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263786310001109
54. Liu, M.**, Ballard, G., and Ibbs, W. (2010). “Work Flow Variation and Labor Productivity: Case Study.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 27(4), 236-242. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000056
55. Ling, Y. Y., Liu, M.**, and Woo, Y. C. (2009) “Construction Fatalities in Singapore.” International Journal of Project Management, 27(7), 717-726. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263786308001610
56. Ibbs, W. and Liu, M. (2005). “Improved Measured Mile Analysis Technique.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1249-1256. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9364%282005%29131%3A12%281249%29
57. Liu, M.** and Ling, Y. Y. (2005). “Modeling a Contractor’s Markup Estimation.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(4), 391-399. http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9364%282005%29131%3A4%28391%29
58. Ling,Y. Y. and Liu, M. (2005). “Factors Considered by Successful and Profitable Contractors in Mark-up Size Decision in Singapore.” Building and Environment, 40(11), 1557-1565. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132304003683
59. Ibbs, W. and Liu, M. (2005). “System Dynamic Modeling of Delay and Disruption Claims.” Cost Engineering, 47(6), 12-15. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/system-dynamic-modeling-delay-disruption-claims/docview/220467698/se-2?accountid=12725
60. Ling, Y. Y. and Liu, M. (2004). “Using Neural Network to Predict Performance of Design-Build Projects in Singapore.” Building and Environment, 39(10), 1263- 1274. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132304000782
61. Liu, M. and Ling, Y. Y (2003). “Using Fuzzy Neural Network Approach to Estimate Contractor’s Markup.” Building and Environment, 38(11), 1303-1308. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132303001355
62. Zhao, P., Liu, M., and Xie, X. H. (1998). “Computer Simulation for Construction Project Investment Decision.” Journal of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, 30(3), 290-293 (in Chinese).