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Dr Benson Lim

Senior Lecturer

PhD(NUS), B.BCM(UNSW), Dip. BREM(Ngee Ann)

Arts,Design & Architecture

School of Built Environment

Phone

+61 2 9385 6144

E-mail

b.lim@unsw.edu.au

Location

Red Centre West Wing, Room 3005

Journal articles | 2024

Lim BTH; Oo BL; McLeod C; Yang P, 2024, 'Institutional and Actor Network Perspectives of Waste Management in Australia: Is the Construction Industry Prepared for a Circular Economy?', Sustainability, 16, pp. 617 - 617, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16020617

Journal articles | 2024

Nguyen AT; Pham DH; Oo BL; Santamouris M; Ahn Y; Lim BTH, 2024, 'Modelling building HVAC control strategies using a deep reinforcement learning approach', Energy and Buildings, 310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114065

Journal articles | 2024

Zhang Q; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2024, 'Modeling influence mechanism of factors on corporate social responsibility implementation: evidence from Chinese construction firms', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31, pp. 324 - 362, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2021-0603

Journal articles | 2023

Kim B; Lim BTH; Oo BL; Ahn YH, 2023, 'Data-mining-based identification of post-handover defect association rules in apartment housings', Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 10, pp. 1838 - 1855, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwad080

Journal articles | 2023

Oo BL; Lim BTH; Kim B, 2023, 'Working from Home during COVID-19: An Exploratory Study on Experiences and Challenges of Women in Construction', Buildings, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102510

Journal articles | 2023

Oo BL; Lim BTH; Kim S, 2023, 'Working from Home during COVID-19 and Beyond: Exploring the Perceptions of Consultants in Construction', Buildings, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13010166

Journal articles | 2023

Oo BL; Lim BTH; Runeson G, 2023, 'Mark-up on construction projects: what have we learnt in the last 20 years?', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30, pp. 4319 - 4338, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2022-0070

Journal articles | 2023

Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2023, 'Women Workforces’ Satisfaction with Personal Protective Equipment: A Case of the Australian Construction Industry', Buildings, 13, pp. 959 - 959, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13040959

Journal articles | 2023

Zhang Q; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2023, 'Key practices and impact factors of corporate social responsibility implementation: Evidence from construction firms', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30, pp. 2124 - 2154, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2020-0973

Journal articles | 2023

Zhang Q; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2023, 'Unveiling corporate social responsibility awareness and implementation: a study of the Chinese construction firms', Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 66, pp. 1861 - 1889, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2022.2043258

Journal articles | 2023

Zhang Y; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2023, 'Factors affecting contractors’ bid or no-bid and mark-up decisions: a case of the Jilin province, China', Construction Innovation, 23, pp. 1232 - 1254, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-10-2021-0188

Journal articles | 2022

Abidoye R; Lim BTH; Lin YC; Ma J, 2022, 'Equipping Property Graduates for the Digital Age', Sustainability (Switzerland), 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14020640

Journal articles | 2022

Afzal F; Lim B, 2022, 'Organizational Factors Influencing the Sustainability Performance of Construction Organizations', Sustainability (Switzerland), 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su141610449

Journal articles | 2022

Kim S; Lim BTH; Oo BL, 2022, 'Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions of Mandatory Green Certified Offices in Australia: Evidence and Lessons Learnt across 2011–2020', Sustainability (Switzerland), 14, pp. 13773, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142113773

Journal articles | 2022

Oo BL; Lim THB; Runeson G, 2022, 'Critical Factors Affecting Contractors’ Decision to Bid: A Global Perspective', Buildings, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12030379

Journal articles | 2022

Oo BL; Liu X; Lim BTH, 2022, 'The experiences of tradeswomen in the Australian construction industry', International Journal of Construction Management, 22, pp. 1408 - 1419, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1717106

Journal articles | 2022

Zhang Q; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2022, 'Corporate social responsibility practices by leading construction firms in China: a case study', International Journal of Construction Management, 22, pp. 1420 - 1431, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1717107

Journal articles | 2022

Zhang Q; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2022, 'Linking corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and organizational performance in the construction industry: A resource collaboration network', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.106113

Journal articles | 2022

Zhang Q; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2022, 'Validating and Applying the Mathematical Models for Predicting Corporate Social Responsibility Behavior in Construction Firms: A Roadmap', Buildings, 12, pp. 1666, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12101666

Journal articles | 2021

Martin L; Benson L, 2021, 'Relationship quality in construction projects: A subcontractor perspective of principal contractor relationships', International Journal of Project Management, 39, pp. 633 - 645, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2021.05.002

Journal articles | 2021

Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2021, 'Changes in job situations for women workforce in construction during the COVID-19 pandemic', Construction Economics and Building, 21, pp. 34 - 57, http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v21i2.7526

Journal articles | 2021

Oo BL; Lim THB; Zhang Y, 2021, 'Women Workforce in Construction during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Strategies', Construction Economics and Building, 21, pp. 38 - 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.V21I4.7643

Journal articles | 2021

Zhang Q; Lan Oo B; Lim BTH, 2021, 'Mapping Perceptions and Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility for Construction Firms via Importance-Performance Analysis: Paths of Improvement', JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING, 37, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000954

Journal articles | 2020

Loosemore M; Daniele F; Lim BTH, 2020, 'Integrating ex-offenders into the Australian construction industry', Construction Management and Economics, 38, pp. 877 - 893, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2019.1674449

Journal articles | 2020

Loosemore M; Lim B; Ilievski M, 2020, 'Depression in Australian Undergraduate Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Architecture Students: Prevalence, Symptoms, and Support', Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EI.2643-9115.0000013

Journal articles | 2020

Oo BL; Lim B; Feng S, 2020, 'Early career women in construction: Are their career expectations being met?', Construction Economics and Building, 20, pp. 1 - 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v20i3.6867

Journal articles | 2019

Zhang Q; Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2019, 'Drivers, motivations, and barriers to the implementation of corporate social responsibility practices by construction enterprises： A review', Journal of Cleaner Production, 210, pp. 563 - 584, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.050

Journal articles | 2018

Lim BTH; Zhang W; Oo BL, 2018, 'Sustainable Procurement in Australia: Quantity Surveyors’ Perception on Life Cycle Costing', International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 10, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.30880/ijie.2018.10.02.01

Journal articles | 2018

Lim BTH; Zhang W; Oo BL, 2018, 'Sustainable procurement in Australia: Quantity surveyors' perception on life cycle costing', International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 10, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.30880/ijie.2018.10.02.001

Journal articles | 2018

Loosemore M; Lim BTH; Ling FYY; Zeng HY, 2018, 'A comparison of corporate social responsibility practices in the Singapore, Australia and New Zealand construction industries', Journal of Cleaner Production, 190, pp. 149 - 159, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.157

Journal articles | 2018

Loosemore M; Lim BTH, 2018, 'Mapping corporate social responsibility strategies in the construction and engineering industry', Construction Management and Economics, 36, pp. 67 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2017.1326616

Journal articles | 2017

Lim BTH; Loosemore M, 2017, 'The effect of inter-organizational justice perceptions on organizational citizenship behaviors in construction projects', International Journal of Project Management, 35, pp. 95 - 106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2016.10.016

Journal articles | 2017

Loosemore M; Lim BTH, 2017, 'Linking corporate social responsibility and organizational performance in the construction industry', Construction Management and Economics, 35, pp. 90 - 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2016.1242762

Journal articles | 2016

Lim BTH; Wang Z; Oo BL, 2016, 'Change management for sustainable competitive advantages: the roles of organisational culture and employees in the Chinese construction firms', International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, 7, pp. 230 - 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2093761X.2017.1302842

Journal articles | 2016

Loosemore M; Lim BTH, 2016, 'Intra-organisational injustice in the construction industry', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23, pp. 428 - 447, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2015-0005

Journal articles | 2016

Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2016, 'Game-based learning in construction management courses: A case of bidding game', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23, pp. 4 - 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-02-2015-0029

Journal articles | 2015

Loosemore M; Lim B, 2015, 'Inter-organizational unfairness in the construction industry', Construction Management and Economics, 33, pp. 310 - 326, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2015.1057193

Journal articles | 2013

Kamardeen I; Newton S; Lim B; Loosemore M, 2013, 'Editorial', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building - Conference Series, 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/ajceb-cs.v1i1.3149

Journal articles | 2012

Lim B; Ling FYY; Ibbs CW; Raphael B; Ofori G, 2012, 'Mathematical models for predicting organizational flexibility of construction firms in Singapore', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management - ASCE, 138, pp. 361 - 375, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000439

Journal articles | 2012

Oo BL; Lo H; Lim B, 2012, 'The effect of bidding success in construction bidding', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19, pp. 25 - 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09699981211192553

Journal articles | 2012

Zhimin W; Han J; Lim B, 2012, 'The Impacts of Housing Affordability on Social and Economic Sustainability in Beijing', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 1, pp. 47 - 55, http://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/scholarly-works/bitstream/handle/2100/1333/Paper%205.pdf?sequence=3

Journal articles | 2012

Zhuoyuan W; Lim B; Kamardeen I, 2012, 'Volatility in Construction: Different Dimensions and Types of Changes', Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 1, pp. 13 - 20, http://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/scholarly-works/bitstream/handle/2100/1409/Paper%202.pdf?sequence=1

Journal articles | 2011

Lim B; Ling FYY; Ibbs W; Benny R; George O, 2011, 'Empirical Analysis of the Determinants of Organizational Flexibility in the Construction Business', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management - ASCE, 137, pp. 225 - 237, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000272

Journal articles | 2011

Lim B; Ling FYY, 2011, 'Contractors human resource development practices and their effects on employee soft skills', Architectural Science Review, 54, pp. 232 - 245, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2011.590056

Journal articles | 2010

Lim B; Oo BL; Ling FYY, 2010, 'The survival strategies of Singapore contractors in prolonged recession', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17, pp. 387 - 403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09699981011056583

Journal articles | 2006

Zou PX; Lim B, 2006, 'An Empirical Study in Subcontractor Selecrion and Long-term Alliance Relationship between Main-contractor and Subcontractor', The International Journal of Construction Management, 6, pp. 1 - 13

Journal articles | 2006

Zou PXW; Lim BH, 2006, 'An Empirical Study in Subcontractor Selection and Long-Term Alliance Relationship between Main-Contractor and Subcontractor', International Journal of Construction Management, 6, pp. 1 - 13, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15623599.2006.10773078?journalCode=tjcm20#.VdlU4peRY8I
Conference Papers | 2020

Kim S; Lim BTH, 2020, 'Tenants' office leasing motivators toward the tangible and symbolic aspects of office buildings: Between Green and Non-Green Buildings', in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012104

Conference Papers | 2020

Oo BL; Lim THB, 2020, 'Women's Accessibility to Properly Fitting Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment in the Australian Construction Industry', in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012096

Conference Papers | 2020

Wang Z; Lim BTH, 2020, 'Key dimensions of main contractors' service quality in the Chinese construction industry: Voices from subcontractors', in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012103

Conference Papers | 2019

Kim S; Lim BTH, 2019, 'Analysing the characteristics of green and non-green buildings: From the real estate perspective', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5117109

Conference Papers | 2019

Kim S; Lim BTH, 2019, 'Do office tenants really pay for the greenness?: Findings from PLS-SEM', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5117112

Conference Papers | 2019

Lim BTH; Liu AZJ; Oo BL, 2019, 'Awareness and practices of sustainable construction in Australia: Consultant quantity surveyors' perception', in AIP Conference Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5117120

Reports | 2019

2019, Understanding Decision-Making Processes to Meet or Exceed BASIX Requirements

Conference Papers | 2018

. , 2018, 'Drivers, Motivations and Barriers for Being a Socially Responsible Firm in Construction: a Critical Review', in Proceedings of the International Workshop on Environmental Management, Science and Engineering, SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications, presented at International Workshop on Environmental Management, Science and Engineering, 16 June 2018 - 17 June 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0007563205680575

Conference Papers | 2018

. , 2018, 'Practices and Factors Influencing Construction Enterprises’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Implementation: a Conceptual Framework', in Proceedings of the International Workshop on Environmental Management, Science and Engineering, SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications, presented at International Workshop on Environmental Management, Science and Engineering, 16 June 2018 - 17 June 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.5220/0007563305760583

Conference Papers | 2018

Kim S; Lim BTH, 2018, 'How effective is mandatory building energy disclosure program in Australia?', in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/140/1/012106

Conference Papers | 2018

Lim B; Kim S, 2018, 'Dimensions of Tenants' Office Leasing Behaviours: An Introductory Study', in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing, Kuala Lumpur,, pp. 1 - 7, presented at International Symposium on Civil and Environmental Engineering 2018, Kuala Lumpur,, 03 December 2018 - 04 December 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/601/1/012022

Conference Papers | 2018

Lim B; Perica A, 2018, 'Employee perception of work stress in a large construction company in Australia', in Hamontree C (ed.), “Exploring Innovative Solutions for Smart Society”, MATEC Web of Conference, Phuket, Thailand, pp. 02061, presented at The 4th International Conference on Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology (ICEAST 2018), Phuket, Thailand, 04 July 2018 - 07 July 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819202061

Conference Papers | 2018

Lim B, 2018, 'How fair is construction business in Australia? Perception of Consultant Quantity Surveyors', in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 012029, presented at International Symposium on Civil and Environmental Engineering 2018, Kuala Lumpur, 03 December 2018 - 04 December 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/601/1/012029

Conference Papers | 2018

Oo B; Lim B, 2018, 'Early career women in construction: Career choice and barriers', in Postgraduate Symposium in Civil and Environmental Engineering 2019 (PSCEE 2019), IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 012021, presented at International Symposium on Civil and Environmental Engineering 2018, Kuala Lumpur, 03 December 2018 - 04 December 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/601/1/012021

Conference Papers | 2017

Afzal F; Lim B; Prasad D, 2017, 'An Investigation of Corporate Approaches to Sustainability in the Construction Industry', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 202 - 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.179

Conference Papers | 2017

Alkilani S; Kamardeen I; Lim B, 2017, 'External Contingency Factors that Affect Contractors’ Performance in Developing Countries- A Jordanian Case Study', in Ahmed SM; Azhar S; Smith NA; Campbell SC; Robinson-Watts R; Russell L (eds.), Revolutionizing the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry through Leadership, Collaboration and Technology, Greenville, North Carolina, USA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, presented at The Ninth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-9), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 March 2017 - 07 March 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26326

Conference Papers | 2017

Alkilani S; Lim BH; Kamardeen I, 2017, 'Measurement Models Evaluation of Performance Measurement and Improvement Framework for Small and Medium Sized Constructors in Developing Countries- A Jordanian Case', in Ahmed SM; Azhar S; Smith NA; Campbell SC; Robinson-Watts R; Russell L (eds.), Revolutionizing the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry through Leadership, Collaboration and Technology, Greenville, North Carolina, USA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, presented at The Ninth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-9), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 March 2017 - 07 March 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26325

Conference Papers | 2017

Kim S; Lim BTH; Kim J, 2017, 'Green Features, Symbolic Values and Rental Premium: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 41 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.163

Conference Papers | 2017

Kim S; Lim BTH; Kim J, 2017, 'Tenants' Decision to or not to Lease Green & Non-green Buildings: A Conceptual Framework', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 1551 - 1557, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.317

Conference Papers | 2017

Lim BTH; Loosemore M, 2017, 'How Socially Responsible is Construction Business in Australia and New Zealand?', in Procedia Engineering, pp. 531 - 540, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.212

Conference Papers | 2016

Kim S; Lim B; Kim J, 2016, 'The Effect of Building Sustainability Regulation on the Green Office Building Stock in Australia', in Shin S; Lee H; Hee G (eds.), Proceeding of International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment SBE16 Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, pp. 470 - 473, presented at Actions for the Built Environment of Post Carbon era Complying with COP21, Seoul, South Korea, 11 December 2016 - 14 December 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Lim BH; Oo B, 2016, 'Psychological Expectations and Needs of Students for Academic Libraries: Implications for Building Professionals', in Shin S; Lee H; Hee G (eds.), Proceeding of International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment SBE16 Seoul, Actions for the Built Environment of Post Carbon era Complying with COP21, Seoul, South Korea, pp. 194 - 198, presented at Actions for the Built Environment of Post Carbon era Complying with COP21, Seoul, South Korea, 11 December 2016 - 14 December 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Lim BH; Wang Z; Oo B, 2016, 'Change Management for Sustainable Competitive Advantages', in Shin S; Lee H; Hee G (eds.), Proceeding of International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment SBE16 Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, pp. 324 - 329, presented at Actions for the Built Environment of Post Carbon era Complying with COP21, Seoul, South Korea, 11 December 2016 - 14 December 2016

Conference Papers | 2016

Loosemore M; Lim B, 2016, 'Why Unfair Business Is Bad For Business', in Chan PW; Neilson CJ (ed.), Proceedings of the 32ndAnnual ARCOM Conference, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Manchester, UK, pp. 781 - 790, presented at 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, Manchester, UK, 05 September 2016 - 07 September 2016, http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/17dec88693df25c703de3d8a6ce0b1be.pdf

Conference Papers | 2016

Wang ZY; Lim BTH; Kamardeen I, 2016, 'Service Quality Management for Contractors – Theoretical Lens from Subcontractors and Suppliers', in Singhaputtangkul N (ed.), Radical Innovation in the Built Environment, Central Queensland University, Cairns, Australia, pp. 545 - 559, presented at The 40th Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) 2016 Conference, Cairns, Australia, 06 July 2016 - 08 July 2016, https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&ved=0ahUKEwjX4rqfhbTRAhUJHJQKHbvrASkQFgglMAM&url=http://aubea.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AUBEA2016-Conference-Proceedings-6-8July2016_FINAL.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFT6nd58ebNTMBv8lKfnxwplhCFIA&sig2=lXIW1GWDl_BhrIU1l9O_lA&cad=rja

Conference Papers | 2015

Afzal F; Lim BH; Prasad D, 2015, 'Strategic Direction of Australian Construction Organisations Towards Sustainability', in Strategic Direction of Australian Construction Organisations Towards Sustainability, RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, presented at RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, 08 July 2015 - 10 July 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Afzal F; Lim BH, 2015, 'Employees as a Resource to Improve Corporate Sustainability Performance: A review of Australian construction companies’ strategic direction', in Employees as a Resource to Improve Corporate Sustainability Performance: A review of Australian construction companies’ strategic direction, RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, presented at RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, 08 July 2015 - 10 July 2015, http://www.rics.org/au/knowledge/research/conference-papers/employees-as-a-resource-to-improve-corporate-sustainability-performance/

Conference Papers | 2015

Kim S; Kim J; Lim BTH, 2015, 'Who Occupies the Green Building: a Case of Australia', in Koo B; Jung Y; Kang LS (eds.), Global Collaboration for Asia's Construction Challenges, Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (KICEM), Busan, Korea, presented at The 6th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management (ICCEPM 2015), Busan, Korea, 11 October 2015 - 14 October 2015, http://www.iccepm2015.org/program/index.html?sgubun=4&event=1

Conference Papers | 2015

Lim BTH; Oo BL, 2015, 'Scenario-based Learning: Experiences from Construction Management Courses', in Koo B; Jung Y; Kang LS (eds.), Global Collaboration for Asia's Construction Challenges, Busan, Korea, presented at The 6th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, Busan, Korea, 11 October 2015 - 14 October 2015, http://www.iccepm2015.org/program/index.html?sgubun=4&event=1

Conference Papers | 2015

Loosemore M; Lim BH, 2015, 'How Fair is Business in the Australian Construction Industry?', in How Fair is Business in the Australian Construction Industry?, RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, presented at RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, 08 July 2015 - 10 July 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Oo B; Lim BH, 2015, 'Game-Based Learning in Construction Management Courses', in Game-Based Learning in Construction Management Courses, RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, presented at RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, 08 July 2015 - 10 July 2015

Conference Papers | 2015

Wu YX; Lim BH, 2015, 'Collaboration between Facility Managers and Designers in Project Conceptual Design Phases', in Proceedings RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, presented at RICS COBRA 2015 Conference, Sydney, 08 July 2015 - 10 July 2015, http://www.rics.org/au/knowledge/research/conference-papers/collaboration-between-facility-managers-and-designers-in-project-conceptual-design-phases/

Conference Papers | 2013

Afzal F; Lim TH, 2013, 'Attitudes of Australian Construction Organisations Towards Sustainability Management', in Kajewski S; Manley K; Hampson K (eds.), Proceedings of the 19th International CIB World Building Congress: Construction and Society, Queensland University of Technology, Bisbane, pp. 1 - 12, presented at CIB World Building Congress, Bisbane, 05 May 2013 - 09 May 2013, http://www.conference.net.au/cibwbc13/papers/cibwbc2013_submission_208.pdf

Conference Papers | 2013

Wang Z; Han JH; Lim T, 2013, 'Housing pathways of young middle class in China', in Azriyati WN (ed.), APNHRC 2013 Proceedings, Asia Pacific Network for Housing Research Conference - Global housing dilemmas: the ways forward, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, presented at Asia Pacific Network for Housing Research Conference - Global housing dilemmas: the ways forward, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20 August 2013 - 22 September 2013

Conference Papers | 2013

Wang ZY; Lim TH; Kamardeen I, 2013, 'Change Management Research in Construction: A Critical Review', in Kajewski S; Manley K; Hampson K (eds.), Proceedings of the 19th International CIB World Building Congress: Construction and Society, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, pp. 1 - 14, presented at CIB World Building Congress, Brisbane, 05 May 2013 - 09 May 2013, http://www.conference.net.au/cibwbc13/papers/cibwbc2013_submission_217.pdf

Conference Papers | 2012

Lim B; Oo BL, 2012, 'Empirical Analysis of Learning Environment within an Academic Library', in Proceedings of the 37th AUBEA International Conference, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, pp. 132 - 145, presented at 37th AUBEA International Conference, UNSW, Sydney, 04 July 2012 - 06 July 2012

Conference Papers | 2012

Lim B; Oo BL, 2012, 'Modelling the flexible behaviour of Singapore contractors in a turbulent business environment', in Proceedings of the Joint CIB International Conference: Management of Construction: Research to Practice, Birmingham School of the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, UK., United Kingdom, pp. 607 - 621, presented at Proceedings of the Joint CIB International Conference: Management of Construction: Research to Practice, Montreal, 26 June 2012 - 29 June 2012

Conference Papers | 2012

Ms Afzal F; Lim B, 2012, 'A Conceptual Framework for Sustainability Management of Construction Organisations', in Proceedings of the 37th AUBEA International Conference, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, pp. 347 - 354, presented at 37th AUBEA International Conference, UNSW, Sydney, 04 July 2012 - 06 July 2012

Conference Papers | 2012

Oo BL; Proust G; Lim B, 2012, 'An Empirical Study of Communication Competence of Civil Engineering Graduates – Implication of Engineering Curriculums', in Proceedings of the Joint CIB International Conference: Management of Construction: Research to Practice, Birmingham School of the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, UK., United Kingdom, pp. 307 - 317, presented at Proceedings of the Joint CIB International Conference: Management of Construction: Research to Practice, Montreal, 26 June 2012 - 29 June 2012, http://www.baufachinformation.de/kostenlos.jsp?sid=2683A3C3E63BD1A7C730DADD48F99A71&id=2013031000192&link=http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC25612.pdf

Conference Papers | 2012

Zhimin W; Han H; Lim B, 2012, 'Driving forces of housing affordability crisis in Beijing: a retrospective study', in 6th Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference, The University of Adelaide, Centre for Housing, Urban and Regional Planning, Adelaide, presented at 6th Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference, Adelaide, 08 February 2012 - 10 February 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1576.0008

Conference Papers | 2012

Zhuoyuan W; Lim B, 2012, 'Managing Changes in Construction: A Conceptual Framework', in 6th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC 2012), School of Natural and Built Environment, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 879 - 889, presented at 6th International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC 2012), Adelaide, South Australia, 04 December 2012 - 05 December 2012

Conference Proceedings (Editor of) | 2012

Kamardeen I; Newton S; Lim B; Loosemore M, (eds.), 2012, '37th AUBEA International Conference', UNSW, Sydney, Australia, presented at 37th AUBEA International Conference, Sydney, Australia, 04 July 2012 - 06 July 2012

Conference Papers | 2010

Oo BL; Lim BTH, 2010, 'INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN A GREEN ACADEMIC LIBRARY', in Teng JG (ed.), PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION (ICSU 2010), HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIV, FAC CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENT, PEOPLES R CHINA, Hong Kong Polytechn Univ, Fac Construct & Environm, Hong Kong, pp. 1816 - 1825, presented at 1st International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU), PEOPLES R CHINA, Hong Kong Polytechn Univ, Fac Construct & Environm, Hong Kong, 15 December 2010 - 17 December 2010, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000313637300224&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Papers | 2005

Zou PX; Lim T; Lim T, 2005, 'Developing main contractor - sub-contractor long-term relationships:Current practice and strategies', in 3rd International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century: Advancing engineering, management and technology, Athens, Greece, presented at 3rd International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century: Advancing engineering, management and technology, Athens, Greece, 15 September 2005 - 17 September 2005

2020 - Best research paper award for the ASCE Journal of Civil Engineering for the paper entitled: “Depression in Australian undergraduate construction management, civil engineering and architectural students: Prevalence, symptoms and Support”

2016-2020 UNSW Scientia Education Fellow

2018 - UNSW ARC Postgraduate Research Council (PGC) Supervisor Award

2018 - Best conference papers (THREE publications) for 2^nd International Symposium on Civil and Environmental Engineering (ISCEE18): “Enriching Communities through Sustainable Engineering”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3 – 4 Dec

2017 - Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Literati Outstanding Paper Award for the paper entitled” “Game-based learning in construction management courses: a case of bidding game"

2016 - Best conference paper for Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) Seoul 2016 conference: “Actions for the Built Environment of Post Carbon Era complying with COP21”, Seoul, South Korea, 11-14 Dec

2016 Semester 2 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognitions for BLDG3023 Construction Business Strategies and Entrepreneurship

2016 Semester 1 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG4024 Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

2015 Semester 2- UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognitions for BLDG4306 Strategic Facilities Management and BENV2813 Construction Business Practices and Marketing

2015 Semester 1 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG2282 Human Resource Management in the Built Environment

2014 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award

2014 Semester 2 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG4306 Strategic Facilities Management and BLDG4502 Thesis

2014 Semester 1 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG2282 Human Resource Management in the Built Environment and BLDG4501 Thesis Foundation

2012 Semester 2 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG4306 Strategic Facilities Management, ranked 1^st

2012 Semester 1 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG2282 Human Resource Management in the Built Environment, ranked 4^th

2011 Semester 1 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG2282 Human Resource Management in the Built Environment, ranked 1^st

2010 Semester 2 - UNSW, Faculty of Built Environment, ADE’s Teaching Excellence Recognition for BLDG2282 Human Resource Management in the Built Environment, ranked 7^th

2010 - Top twenty most downloaded paper for Engineering, construction and Architectural Management for the paper entitled: “The survival strategies of Singaporean contractors in prolonged recessions”

Benson’s main area of research is in sustainable construction and business, social procurement, corporate social responsibility and facility management.

My Teaching

Benson lectures in Construction Business Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Strategic Facilities Management, Total Building Performance, Construction Project Management and Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Courses.

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