Journal Journal Publications & Conference Proceedings

John publishes widely on various topics such as Digital Construction, Sustainability, Procurement, Dispute Resolution, and Confined Site Construction, among other areas. To date, John has over 100 publications within the remit of Construction Management.

Journal Publications

O'Neill, T., Hartigan, K. and Spillane, J. P. (2023) “Factors Inhibiting Higher Education Institutions from addressing Industry driven change required in Irish Construction Management Programs”, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Ahead of Print.

 

Ryan, C., Faherty, D., Spillane, J. P., Bradley, J. G., Issa, M. and McMahon, E. (2023) “The Value Proposition of Construction Apprenticeships in Ireland: A University of Limerick Construction Management Student Perspective”, Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, Vol13., No. 1., pp. 80-96.

 

Bruen, J., Spillane, J. P., Bradley, J. and Brooks, T. (2022) “Managerial Representations of Achieving Competitive Advantage in Architectural Practices: A UK Perspective”, Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, Ahead of Print.

 

Guerin, C. and Spillane, J. P. (2021) “The Role of the Construction Project Manager in Developing a Culture of Suicide Prevention” Proceedings of Institute of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, Vol. 176, No. 1, pp. 1-8.

 

Dennehy, G. Kennedy, B. and Spillane, J. P. (2021) “Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014: Integration and compliance within large Irish construction organisations” International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. 41, No. 4, pp.225-237.

 

Atkinson, E., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. (2021) “Mobile information communication technology in the construction phase of infrastructure projects: Application in practise” International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. 40, No.3, pp. 327-344.

 

Brooks, T., Gunning, J., Spillane, J. P. and Cole, J. (2021) “Regulatory Decoupling and the Effectiveness of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System in the Construction Sector in the UK  - A case study analysis” Construction Management and Economics, Vol. 39, No. 12, pp. 988-1005.

 

Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2021) “External stakeholder management and engagement on urban construction projects in Ireland” Proceedings of Institute of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, Vol. 174, No. 2, pp 59-68.

 

Clarke-Hagan, D., Curran, M., Spillane, J. P. and Greene, M.-C. (2020) “Whole Life / Life Cycle Costing during the Design Stage of a Construction Project: A Qualitative Review” International Journal of Digital Innovation in the Built Environment, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp 1-22.

Dolidze, G. and Spillane, J. P. (2020) “Smart City Approach to Educational Institutions: Case Study at the University of Limerick” Journal of Management, Procurement and Law. Vol. 173, No. 3, pp. 95-103 .

Brooks, T., Scott, L., Spillane, J. P. and Hayward, K. (2019) “Irish construction cross border trade and Brexit: Practitioner perceptions on the periphery of Europe” Journal of Construction Management and Economics, Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 71-90.

Tansey, P. and Spillane, J. P. (2018) “Creating opportunities in the face of an environmental jolt: Exploring turnaround strategizing practices within large Irish construction contractors” Construction Management Economics, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 217-241.

Spillane, J. P. and Oyedele, L. (2017) “Material Logistics in Urban Construction Sites: A Structural Equation Model” Construction Innovation, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp.406-428.

Brooks, T., Spillane, J. P., Tansey, P. and Hendron, C. (2016) “The impact of the Recent Economic Recession on the operation of the NEC Contract in Northern Ireland” Construction Management Economics, Vol. 34, No. 6, pp. 393-417.

Treacy, D., Spillane, J. and Tansey, P. (2016) “Construction Disputes in Small to Medium Enterprises in Ireland during Recession: Identification of Critical Factors”, International Journal of Law and the Built Environment, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 21-41.

Spillane, J.P., Treacy, D., Konanahalli, A. and Oyedele, L. (2015) “Construction Dispute Resolution in Ireland during Recession: Best Practice for Small-to-Medium Enterprises”. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 1-13.

Clarke-Hagan, D. M., Spillane, J. P. and Coates, R. (2014) “Waste Management and Sustainability during the Design Phase of a Construction Project: A Qualitative Review. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1-13.

Murphy, S. E., Spillane, J. P., Hendron, C. and Bruen, J. (2014) “NEC Contracting: Evaluation of the Inclusion of Dispute Review Boards in lieu of Adjudication in the Construction Industry in the United Kingdom. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, Vol. 6, No. 4, 1-11.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L., Spillane, J., Coates, R., von Meding, J. and Ebohon, J. (2014) “Cross-Cultural Intelligence (CQ): its impact on British Expatriates Adjustment in  International Construction Projects”, International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 423-448.

Tansey, P., Spillane, J. P. and Meng, X. (2014) “Linking response strategies adopted by construction firms during the 2007 economic recession to Porter’s generic strategies” Construction Management Economics, Vol. 32, No. 7-8, pp. 705-724.

Spillane, J. P. and Oyedele, L. (2013) “Strategies for Effective Management of Health and Safety in Confined Site Construction”. Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 50-64.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J., Konanahalli, A., Babatunde J. E. and Tijani, L. K. (2013) “Critical Factors affecting Management of Site Operatives and Personal in Confined Construction Site” International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 92-108.

Barrett, S. A., Spillane, J. P. and Lim, J. B. P. (2013) “Early Implementation of Building Information Modelling into a Cold-Formed Steel Company: Providing Novel Project Management Techniques and Solutions to Industry”. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 1, No. 6, pp. 164-173.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L., von Meding, J., Spillane, J. P. and Coates, R. (2012). “International Projects and Cross-Cultural Adjustment of British Expatriates in Middle East: A Qualitative Investigation of Influencing Factors”, Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 31-54.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L. O. and von Meding, J. (2012) “Confined site construction: An empirical analysis of factors impacting health and safety management”. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 397-420.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J., Konanahalli, A., Jaiyeoba, B. E.; Tijani, I. K. (2011) “Confined Site Construction: A qualitative investigation of critical issues affecting management of Health and Safety”. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, Vol. 2, No. 7, pp. 138-146.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L., Hande, E., von Meding, J., Konanahalli, A., Jaiyeoba, B. E. and Tijani, I. K. (2011) “Mediation within Irish Construction Industry: Identifying Success Factors for Appropriate Competencies and Processes”. Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution, Vol. 3, No. 8, pp. 142-150.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L., von Meding, J., Konanahalli, A., Jaiyeoba, B. E., Tijani, I. K. (2011) “Challenges of UK/Irish Contractors Regarding Material Management and Logistics in Confined Site Construction”. International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 25-42.

Conference Proceedings

Franklin, M., Walsh, M., Clarke, N., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. G. (2022) “Mental Health in Construction: The Awareness of the Impact of Stress on Construction Professionals' Mental Health in Ireland and the UK.” In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 236-245.

Carmody, S., Spillane, J. P. and Clarke., N. (2022) “Barriers to the Implementation of Modular Construction in Ireland: A Case Study from an Irish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Perspective”. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 400-409.

McMahon, E., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. G. (2022) “Factors Influencing Built Environment Apprenticeship Completion Rates: A Systematic Literature Review”. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 521-530.

O'Neill, T., Spillane, J. P. and Carmody, S. (2022) “The Composition and Classification of Interpersonal Conflict in Irish Construction Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Case Study”. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 297-306.

Mullins, D., Buttimer, S., Spillane, J. P., Bradley, J. G., Issa, M., Curran, M. and Bruen, J. (2022) “A Qualitative investigation into the Cause and Effect of Non-Physical Waste on UK and Irish Construction Sites.” In: Booth, C. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 8th Annual SEEDS Conference, 31 August - 2 September 2022, Bristol, UK, pp. 1030-1040.

Skeffington, T., Kelly, B., Issa, M., Bradley, J. G. and Spillane, J. P. (2022) “Reducing Paper Waste within the Construction Industry using the Internet of Things.” In: Booth, C. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 8th Annual SEEDS Conference, 31 August - 2 September 2022, Bristol, UK, pp. 1048-1056.

O’Connor, P., Curran, M., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. G. (2022) “Agricultural Construction in Ireland: Issues and Strategies Concerning Substandard Farm Building Developments”. In: Booth, C. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 8th Annual SEEDS Conference, 31 August - 2 September 2022, Bristol, UK, pp. 151-158.

Hurley, L., Lynch, C., Issa, M., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. G. (2022) “A Pilot Study to Investigate the Extent to which Off-Site Construction can Help Promote Social Housing in Ireland.” In: Booth, C. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 8th Annual SEEDS Conference, 31 August - 2 September 2022, Bristol, UK, pp. 839-848.

Sexton, K., Curran, M., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. G. (2022) “Know the Way, Go the Way, and Show the Way: Leadership Styles for Project Success in the Irish Construction Industry.” In: Booth, C. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 8th Annual SEEDS Conference, 31 August - 2 September 2022, Bristol, UK, pp. 643-650.

Kenny, J, Curran, M, Spillane, J. P. and Brooks, T (2021) “Do You Want Some Sauce on That? Factors Influencing Dietary Habits among the Irish Construction Workforce.” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 37th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-7 September 2021, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 229-23.

Barry, S, Cronin, W, Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J G (2021) “Compliance with COVID-19 Regulations in Micro-Enterprises and SMEs in the Irish Construction Sector.” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 37th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-7 September 2021, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 209-21.

Mangvwat, J. and Spillane, J. P. (2021) “Social Sustainability in Procurement of Construction Projects: A Literature Review from a Nigerian Perspective” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 37th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-7 September 2021, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 724-733.

Bruen, J, Spillane, J. P. and Brooks, T. (2021) “Community Orientated Post-Disaster Sustainable Housing Recovery, Rebuilding and Community Renewal - Sri Lanka Case Study” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 37th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-7 September 2021, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 127-136.

O’Rourke, J., Coughlan, C., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. (2021) “The Impact of Variations on the Project Programme in the Construction Industry: A Case Study on a Manufacturing Facility in Ireland” In: Gorse, C., Scott, L. and Booth, C. (Eds.) Procs 7th Annual SEEDS Conference, 1-3 September 2021, Leeds, UK, pp. 296-309.

Campbell, A, Curran, M., Spillane, J. P. and Bradley, J. (2021) “Inventory Management on Irish Construction Projects: Current Issues On-site, and Strategies to Control and Eliminate Waste” In: Gorse, C., Scott, L. and Booth, C. (Eds.) Procs 7th Annual SEEDS Conference, 1-3 September 2021, Leeds, UK, pp. 695-708.

Coll, D., Curran, M., Spillane., J. P. and Bradley, J. (2021) “Change Control Systems: Investigating the Systems used on Infrastructure Projects by a Local Authority in Ireland” In: Gorse, C., Scott, L. and Booth, C. (Eds.) Procs 7th Annual SEEDS Conference, 1-3 September 2021, Leeds, UK, pp. 614-625.

Henry, S., King, C., Bradley, J. G. and Spillane, J. P. (2021) “Micro and Small Contractor Mental Health and Well-Being: The Impact of COVID-19 in the Irish Construction Industry” In: Gorse, C., Scott, L. and Booth, C. (Eds.) Procs 7th Annual SEEDS Conference, 1-3 September 2021, Leeds, UK, pp. 487-498.

Carmody, S., Spillane, J. P., Bradley, J. and Clarke, N (2021) “Modular Construction in Ireland and its Adaptation to Industry 4.0: A Preliminary Review” In: Gorse, C., Scott, L. and Booth, C. (Eds.) Procs 7th Annual SEEDS Conference, 1-3 September 2021, Leeds, UK, pp. 579-589.

Feely, M., Bradley, J. G. and Spillane, J. P. (2020) “Optimisation of the process for generation, delivery and impact assessment of toolbox talks on a construction site with multiple cultures” In: Scott, L. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 6th Annual SEEDS Conference, 2-3 September 2020, Leeds, UK.

Carmody, S., Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2020) “Underground Utility Services on Irish Construction Projects: Current Work Practices and the Effectiveness of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Code of Practice” In: Scott, L. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 6th Annual SEEDS Conference, 2-3 September 2020, Leeds, UK. 

Glennon, J., Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2020) “Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) and their Effect on Social Housing in Ireland: A Case Study Review” In: Scott, L. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 6th Annual SEEDS Conference, 2-3 September 2020, Leeds, UK.

Higgins, B., Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2020) “Maximising the Potential Use of Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (GGBS) in Cement: An Irish Investigation” Civil Engineering Research Ireland. 27th and 28th August 2020, Cork Institute of Technology, 156-161.

McLarnon, C., Spillane, J. P., Bradley, J., McCartan, N. and Nelson, M. (2020) “Open Innovation Within Loughview Timber: How Knowledge Transfer is Opening Doors to New Markets” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 95-104. 

Dempsey, H., Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2020) “Scaffolding in the UK and Ireland: A Framework to Improve Health and Safety Neglect on Small and Medium-Sized Construction Projects” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 406-415.

Bruen, J., Spillane, J. P. and Brooks, T. (2020) “Post-Disaster Affordable and Sustainable House Design and Delivery: An International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) Perspective” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 686-695. 

Clarke, N., Bradley, J. G. and Spillane, J. P. (2020) “Mental Health and Well-Being in Micro- Enterprises in the Construction Industry: An Irish Perspective” In: Scott, L and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 36th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-8 September 2020, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 746-754.

Collins, P. and Spillane, J. P. (2019) Effective Management of Hazardous Asbestos Waste Within A Confined Watermain Pipeline Construction Project: Multiple Case Study Review In: Scott, L. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 5th Annual SEEDS Conference, 11-12 September 2019, Ipswich, UK. 

Bruen, J. and Spillane, J. P. (2019) A Decision Support System for Affordable and Sustainable Housing Design and Delivery in Least Developed Countries (LDC’s) In: Scott, L. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 5th Annual SEEDS Conference, 11-12 September 2019, Ipswich, UK.

Ryan, C. and Spillane, J. P. (2019) Contractor’s Readiness for LEED Requirements in Ireland: Factors for Consideration In: Scott, L. and Gorse, C. (Eds.) Procs 5th Annual SEEDS Conference, 11-12 September 2019, Ipswich, UK.

Lavin G and Spillane, J. P. (2019) Implementing a Compressed Working Week in the Irish Construction Industry: Perceived Impact on Health and Wellbeing of Employees In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 507-516.

Curran, M, Spillane, J. P. and Clarke-Hagan, D (2019) The Considerate Constructors Scheme: Improving the Image of Construction, But How Considerate Are They to Contractors? In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 609-618.

Staples, C. and Spillane, J. P. (2019) Exploring The Potential Improvement Of Quality Control In The Construction Industry With The Use Of Digital Technology In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceedings of the 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 407-416.

Clarke-Hagan, D., Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2019) A qualitative review of BIM, sustainability and lean construction. Is There a Future for Lean Construction? CitA BIM Gathering, The Galmont Hotel, Galway, Ireland, 26th September 2019.

Clarke-Hagan, D., Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2019) Whole Life / Life Cycle Costing during the Design Stage of a Construction Project: A Qualitative Review. CitA BIM Gathering, The Galmont Hotel, Galway, Ireland, 26th September 2019.

Brooks, T, Ewuga, D, Scott, L and Spillane, J. P. (2018) The Impact of Brexit on Cross-Border Trade by the Construction Sector in Ireland: An Exploratory Study In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Belfast, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 109-118.

Curran, M, Spillane, J. P. and Clarke-Hagan, D (2018) External Stakeholders in Urban Construction Development Projects: Who Are They and How Are They Engaged? In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Belfast, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 139-148.

O’Riain, E, Spillane, J. P. and Sherratt, F (2018) Healthy, Happy Workers? The Consequences of Commuting Between Northern Ireland and Great Britain In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Belfast, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 311-320.

Tansey, P and Spillane, J. P. (2018) Vistas of Strategy-Making within Northern Ireland Construction Firms: How SME's Differ from Large Firms In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Belfast, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 786-795.

Curran, M., Spillane, J. P., Clarke-Hagan, D. (2018) “Urban Construction Project Management: Strategies in the Coordination and Management of External Stakeholders” Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, London, UK, pp. 1-8.

Clarke-Hagan, D., Spillane, J. P. and Curran, M. (2018) “Early Implementation of BIM in Architectural Firms: A Qualitative Review of BIM and Lean Construction” Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, London, UK, pp. 1-8.

Curran, M., Spillane, J. P., Clarke-Hagan, D. (2018) “Urban Construction Management: The Role of ICT and Emerging Technologies in External Stakeholder Management” Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, London, UK, pp. 1-8.

Clarke-Hagan, D., Spillane, J. P. and Curran, M. (2018) “Mixed Methods Research: A Methodology in Social Sciences Research for the Construction Manager” Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, London, UK, pp. 1-8.

Brooks, T and Spillane, J (2017) Lies, Damned Lies and Quality Management Systems: A Pilot Case Study In: Chan, P W and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceeding of the 33rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2017, Cambridge, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 582-591.

Tansey, P. and Spillane, J. P.  (2016) From Crisis to Opportunity: Turnaround Strategies of Large Irish Construction Contractors during the period 2007-2015. In: P W Chan and C J Neilson (Eds.) Proceedings of the 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol 1, 279-288.

Brooks, T. and Spillane, J. P. (2016) Does Inappropriate Quality Control Demotivate Workers? A Critical Review. In: P W Chan and C J Neilson (Eds.) Proceedings of the 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2016, Manchester, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol 2, 871-880.

Curran, M. and Spillane, J. P. (2016) “Project Management within an Urban Site Context: Issues considering External Stakeholders” Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, Toronto, Canada. pp. 1-8.

Spillane, J. P., Slyman, L. P., Oyedele, L. O. (2015) “Barriers to Subcontracted Labor Productivity in Urban Development Projects:  An On-site Project Management Perspective”. Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, Sydney, Australia.

Yousefzadeh, S., Spillane, J. P.; Lamont, L., McFadden, J. and Lim, J. (2015) “Building Information Modelling (BIM) Software Interoperability: A Review of the Construction Sector”. Proceedings of the 31st Annual ARCOM Conference. Edited by Raiden; A. B., and Aboagye-Nimo, E. pp. 711-720.

Brooks, T. and Spillane, J. P. (2015) “The Impact of the Recent Economic Recession on the NEC Contract in Northern Ireland: A Preliminary Study”. Proceedings of the 31st Annual ARCOM Conference. Edited by Raidén, A. B. and Aboagye-Nimo, E. pp. 1219-1228.

Stundon, D., Spillane, J. P., Lim, J. P. B., Tansey, P. and Tracey, M. (2015) “Building Information Modelling Energy Performance Assessment on Domestic Dwellings: A Comparative Study”. Proceedings of the 31st Annual ARCOM Conference. Edited by Raidén, A. B. and Aboagye-Nimo, E. pp. 671-679.

Marinelli, M., Dolan, M., Spillane, J. P. and Konanahalli, A. (2015) “Material Waste in the Northern Ireland Construction Industry: On-Site Management Causes and Methods of Prevention”. Proceedings of the 31st Annual ARCOM Conference. Edited by Raidén, A. B. and Aboagye-Nimo, E. pp. 113-122.

Tansey, P. and Spillane, J. P. (2015) “Government Influence on the Construction Industry during the Economic Recession 2007 – 2013”. Proceedings of the 31st Annual ARCOM Conference. Edited by Raidén, A. B. and Aboagye-Nimo, E. pp 1101-1110.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L. O., Spillane, J. P. and Marinelli, M. (2015) “The Outcomes of Cross-Cultural Adjustment: A Case of British Expatriates Working on International Architectural, Engineering and Construction Assignments”.  Proceedings of the 31st Annual ARCOM Conference. Edited by Raidén, A. B. and Aboagye-Nimo, E. pp. 279-288.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L. O., Spillane, J. P. and Marinelli, M. (2014) “The outcomes of cross-cultural adjustment: A case of British expatriates working on international architectural, engineering and construction assignments”. Proceedings from the 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, Portsmouth, UK. Edited by Raiden, A. B. and Aboagye-Nimo, E. pp. 279-288.

Barrett, S., Treacy, M., O'Reilly, B., Spillane, J. P., Lim, J., von Meding, J., Geary, K., Deary, N. and Booth, G. (2013) “Early Implementation of BIM into a Cold-Formed Steel Design/ Fabricator and an Architectural/Planning Consultancy”, Proceedings from the 38thAUBEA International Conference, Auckland, New Zealand. pp.1-10.

Spillane, J. P., Hanna, T., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J. K. and Konanahalli, A. (2013) “Construction Industry Attitudes to Global Environmental Change: A Comparison with the United Kingdom and Japan”. Proceedings for the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment for Now and the Future. pp. 627-632.

Spillane, J. P., Flood, M., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J. K. and Konanahalli, A. (2013)Urban high-density construction sites and their surrounding community: Issues encountered and strategies adopted by contractors”. Proceedings from the 29th Annual ARCOM Conference. Edited by Smith, S. D. and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D. D. pp. 871-880.

von Meding, J., Shek, Y. M., Spillane, J. P. and Konanahalli, A.(2013) “Factors Influencing the Implementation of Site Waste Management Plans on UK Projects of all sizes. Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Research Conference, New Delhi, India. pp. 1-8.

Spillane, J. P., Rafferty, S., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J. K, Bruen, J. and McGrath, R. (2013) “Corporate Social Responsibility within the Northern Ireland Construction Industry: A Regional Review”. Proceedings from Sustainable Built Environment for Now and the Future, Hanoi, Viet Nam. pp. 621-626.

Bruen, J., Hadjri, K., von Meding, J .K., Spillane, J. P. and McGrath, R. (2013) “An analysis of International NGOs design decision making for housing reconstruction in developing country contexts” Proceedings from Sustainable Built Environment for Now and the Future, Hanoi, Viet Nam. pp. 37-43.

von Meding, J., Pg Maidi, D. S. N., Spillane, J. P., Bruen, J. and McGrath, R. (2013) “Critical Success Factors of Construction Project Quality in Brunei Darussalam” Proceedings for the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment for Now and the Future. pp. 159-166.

McGrath, R., von Meding, J., Oyedele, L., McAllister, K., Spillane, J. P. and Bruen, J. (2013) “A Community Driven Approach to Reconstruction Management” Proceedings for the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment for Now and the Future. pp. 241-245.

Spillane, J. P., Hanna, T., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J. K. and Konanahalli, A. (2013) “Construction Industry Attitudes to Global Environmental Change: A Comparison with the United Kingdom and Japan” ” Proceedings for the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment for Now and the Future. pp. 627-632.

Spillane, J. P., Cahill, G., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J. and Konanahalli, A. (2013) “Supply Chain Management in Confined Site Construction: Strategies to Reduce Delay in the Delivery of Materials to Site”. Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Research Conference, New Delhi, India. pp. 1-8.

Spillane, J. P., Noonan, M., Oyedele, L. O., von Meding, J. and Konanahalli, A. (2013) “Meeting the Requirements of the CDM Regulations: Identification of Critical Success Factors of Small to Medium Sized Contractor’ Compliance in the UK Construction Industry. Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Research Conference, New Delhi, India. pp. 1-8.

McArdle, K., Gunning, J. G. and Spillane, J. P. (2012) “Effectiveness of the construction management courses” Proceedings from the 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, Edinburgh, UK. Edited by Smith, S. D. pp. 167-176.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L., Coates, R., von Meding, J. and Konanahalli, A. (2012) “Confined Site Construction and its Impact on Personnel Productivity”. Proceedings from the. RICS COBRA Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. pp. 1-8.

von Meding, J., Kelly, K., Oyedele, L. and Spillane, J. P. (2012) “Stakeholder Management & Corporate Culture in UK Construction Industry”. Proceedings for the RICS COBRA Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. pp. 1-8.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L., von Meding, J. and Spillane, J. P. (2011) “UK expatriate’s Skills and Competencies Influencing their Cross-cultural Adjustment on International Architectural Engineering and Construction Assignments”. Proceedings for the RICS COBRA Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. pp. 762-770.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L., von Meding, J. and Konanahalli, A. (2011) “Confined site construction: A qualitative review of issues regarding health and safety on-site”. Proceedings for the 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, Bristol, UK. Edited by Egbu, C. and Lou, E. C. W. pp. 849-858.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L., von Meding, J. and Spillane, J. P. (2011) “Organisational, Host Country and Work Factors Influencing a British Expatriate’s Adjustment on International Architectural Engineering and Construction Projects”. Proceedings for the 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, Bristol, UK. Edited by Egbu, C. and Lou, E. C. W. pp. 351-360.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L., von Meding, J., Konanahalli, A. and Hande, E. A. (2011) “Review of Meditation in the Irish Construction Industry: Critical Success Factors in Competencies and Processes” Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, Salford, United Kingdom. pp. 117-126.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L., von Meding, J. and Konanahalli, A. (2011) “Material Management in Confined Site Construction”. Proceedings from the RICS COBRA Conference, Paris, France. pp. 1-24.

von Meding, J., Oyedele, L., Cleland, D., Konanahalli, A., Spillane, J. P. and McKenna, E. (2010) “Competency-Based Theory For Achieving Innovation: The Case Of Post-Disaster Reconstruction” Proceedings from the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Penn State, USA. pp. 1-12.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L., McKenna, E., von Meding, J. and Spillane, J. P. (2010) “Cross-Cultural Intelligence (CQ): It's Impact on Expatriate Adjustment on International Construction Projects. Proceedings from the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Penn State, USA. pp. 1-12

McKenna, E., Oyedele, L., Spillane, J. P., von Meding, J. and Konanahalli, A. (2010) “Branding in AEC Firms: Consideration of Drivers, Processes and Associated Concepts as Applied to Construction” Proceedings from the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Penn State, USA. pp. 1-12.

Konanahalli, A., Oyedele, L., McKenna, E., von Meding, J. and Spillane, J. P. (2010) “Emotional Intelligence:  It’s Effect on Expatriate’s Cross-Cultural Adaptation in International Construction”. Proceedings from the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Penn State, USA. pp. 351-360.

Spillane, J. P., Oyedele, L., Konanahalli, A., McKenna, E. and von Meding, J. (2010) “Confined Site Construction: Issues Regarding Implementation of Health and Safety”. Proceedings from the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), Pennsylvania, USA. pp. 1-10.