Dr Sara Rashidian
Faculty of Engineering,
School of Architecture & Built Environment
Biography
Dr Sara Rashidian’s research serves to enhance stakeholder collaboration in construction projects, demonstrating the value of Lean Construction, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), BIM, and Construction 4.0. Sara developed the Integrated BIM-IPD-Lean Construction framework to enhance stakeholder collaboration knowing it is vital for project success. This framework has been expanded into a Maturity Model enabling an organisation to assess its capability in implementing the Integrated BIM-IPD-Lean approach. Her internationally published research highlights how Lean Construction, IPD, BIM, and Construction 4.0 enhance project communication processes, transparency, and build trust among the project stakeholders of clients, contractors, and design teams.Sara’s key role in a collaborative project with Building 4.0 CRC, the Australian Building Codes Board, and the Victorian Building Authority developed recommendations to update the National Construction Code and statutory regulations to establish consistent building approval pathways for Offsite Construction. This project “Regulatory Reform for Offsite Construction” serves to accelerate the adoption of the innovative method of offsite construction in Australia and strengthen stakeholder confidence.
Dr Rashidian’s multidisciplinary expertise in architecture and construction management, combined with her deep insights of working with diverse stakeholders at each stage of the construction project, enables her to develop and implement strategies that address stakeholder needs, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.
Personal details
Positions
- Associate Lecturer (TIEA)
Faculty of Engineering,
School of Architecture & Built Environment - Associate Researcher
Faculty of Engineering,
School of Architecture & Built Environment
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosphy (Queensland University of Technology)
- Master's in Architecture (Iran University of Science and Technology)
Teaching
ABB107- Small Scale Building and Construction
UXB110- Residential Construction
UXB114- Integrated Construction
UXB100- Design Thinking
Publications
- Rashidian, S., Drogemuller, R. & Omrani, S. (2023). Building Information Modelling, Integrated Project Delivery, and Lean Construction Maturity Attributes: A Delphi Study. Buildings, 13(2). https://eprints.qut.edu.au/238516
- Banakar, F., Drogemuller, R., Rashidian, S. & Omrani, S. (2022). Asset Classification for Roads-CONie, towards COBie-for-Roads. Proceedings of the 7th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium (NZBERS): Creating Capacity and Capability for the Future of the Built Environment, 53–70. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/234479
- Cheng, B., Fu, Y., Khoshbakht, M., Duan, L., Zhang, J. & Rashidian, S. (2018). Characteristics of thermal comfort conditions in cold rural areas of China: A case study of stone dwellings in a Tibetan village. Buildings, 8(4). https://eprints.qut.edu.au/239063
QUT ePrints
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