Publications

Luo, Peihang, E. Pärn, Soheila Kookalani, and Ioannis Brilakis. "TailorAlert: Large Language Model-Based Personalized Alert Generation System for Road Infrastructure Management with Digital Twins." ASCE, 2025.

Kookalani, S., E. Pärn, I. Brilakis, S. Dirar, M. Theofanous, A. Faramarzi, M. Mahdavipour, and Q. Feng. "Trajectory of Building and Structural Design Automation from Generative Design towards the Integration of Deep Generative Models and Optimization: A Review." Journal of Building Engineering 97 (2024).

Pärn, Erika, Nikdokht Ghadiminia, Borja García de Soto, and Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong. "A Perfect Storm: Digital Twins, Cybersecurity, and General Contracting Firms." Developments in the Built Environment 18 (2024): 100466

Oti-Sarpong, K., E. A. Pärn, G. Burgess, and M. Zaki. "Transforming the Construction Sector: An Institutional Complexity Perspective." Construction Innovation (2021).

Gürdür Broo, Didem, Kirsten Lamb, Richmond Juvenile Ehwi, Erika Pärn, Antiopi Koronaki, Chara Makri, and Thayla Zomer. "Built Environment of Britain in 2040: Scenarios and Strategies." Sustainable Cities and Society 65 (2021): 102645.

Fathy, Yasmin, E. A. Pärn, Denise Wilkins, and Mohamed Zaki. "Measuring Thriving Experience in Physical Working Spaces." Microsoft Research, 2020.

Owusu, Kingsford E., A. P. C. Chan, J. Yang, and E. A. Pärn. "Towards Corruption-Free Cities: Measuring the Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Measures in Infrastructure Project Procurement and Management in Hong Kong." Cities 96 (2020).

Darko, A., A. P. C. Chan, E. E. Ameyaw, E. Kingsford Owusu, E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Review of Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Construction." International Journal of Construction Management 19, no. 5 (2019): 436–52.

Hayhow, S., E. A. Pärn, D. J. Edwards, M. R. Hosseini, and C. Aigbavboa. "Construct-it: A Board Game to Enhance Built Environment Students’ Understanding of the Property Life Cycle." Industry and Higher Education 33, no. 3 (2019): 186–97.

Donkor-Hyiaman, K. A., E. A. Pärn, D. J. Owusu-Manu, and D. J. Edwards. "Journal of Housing and the Built Environment" 34 (2019): 1149.

Pärn, E. A., and D. J. Edwards. "Cyber Threats Confronting the Digital Built Environment: Common Data Environment Vulnerabilities and Block Chain Deterrence." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2019.

Al-Saeed, Y., E. A. Pärn, D. J. Edwards, and S. Scaysbrook. "A Conceptual Framework for Utilising BIM Digital Objects (BDO) in Manufacturing Design and Production: A Case Study." Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 17, no. 5 (2019): 960–84.

Edwards, D., E. Pärn, M. Sing, and W. Thwala. "Risk of Excavators Overturning: Determining Horizontal Centrifugal Force When Slewing Freely Suspended Loads." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 26, no. 3 (2019): 479–98.

Owusu-Manu, D., D. J. Edwards, A. S. Kukah, E. A. Pärn, H. El-Gohary, and C. Aigbavboa. "An Assessment of the Level of Emotional Intelligence Attributes of Undergraduate Built Environment Students in Developing Countries." Industry and Higher Education 33, no. 2 (2019): 108–15. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950422218798551.

Owusu, Kingsford E., A. P. C. Chan, M. Shan, and E. A. Pärn. "An Empirical Study on Construction Process Corruption Susceptibility: A Vignette of International Expertise." Science and Engineering Ethics, 2019.

Pärn, E. A., D. J. Edwards, Z. Riaz, and F. Mahmood. "Engineering-Out Hazards: Digitising the Management of Working Safely in Confined Spaces." Journal of Facilities Management, 2019.

Hosseini, M. R., R. Roelvink, E. Papadonikolaki, D. J. Edwards, and E. A. Pärn. "Integrating BIM into Facility Management: Typology Matrix of Information Handover Requirements." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 36, no. 1 (2018): 2–14. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-08-2017-0034.

Owusu-Manu, D., D. Edwards, A. Kukah, E. Pärn, H. El-Gohary, and M. Hosseini. "An Empirical Examination of Moral Hazards and Adverse Selection on PPP Projects: A Case Study of Ghana." Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 16, no. 6 (2018): 910–24.

Antwi-Afari, M. F., H. Li, E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Critical Success Factors for Implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM): A Longitudinal Review." Automation in Construction 91 (2018): 100–110.

Hosseini, M. R., E. A. Pärn, D. J. Edwards, E. Papadonikolaki, and M. Oraee. "Roadmap to Mature BIM Use in Australian SMEs: Competitive Dynamics Perspective." Journal of Management in Engineering 34, no. 5 (2018).

Antwi-Afari, M. F., H. Li, D. J. Edwards, E. A. Pärn, D. Owusu-Manu, J. Seo, and A. Y. L. Wong. "Identification of Potential Biomechanical Risk Factors for Low Back Disorders During Repetitive Rebar Lifting." Construction Innovation, 2018.

Owusu-Manu, D., E. A. Pärn, E. K. Kutin-Mensah, and D. J. Edwards. "Power Infrastructure Sector Reforms, Power Generation, and Private Investments: Case Study from Ghana’s Power Sector." Journal of Infrastructure Systems 24, no. 3 (2018).

Owusu-Manu, D., D. J. Edwards, E. A. Pärn, R. Asiedu, and A. Aboagye. "Determinants of Mortgage Price Affordability: A Study of Ghana." International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-11-2017-0094.

Fisher, L., E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Building Design for People with Dementia: A Case Study of a UK Care Home." Journal of Facilities Management, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-06-2017-0062.

Roberts, C., E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Digitizing the Built Environment: Concomitant Benefits and Persistent Challenges." International Journal of Building Adaptation and Pathology 36, no. 1 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-09-2017-0036.

Kulkarni, S., C. Chapman, H. Shah, E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Designing an Efficient Tidal Turbine Blade Through Bio-mimicry: A Systematic Review." Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 16, no. 1 (2018): 101–24. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-08-2017-0077.

Pärn, E. A., and D. J. Edwards. "The Origins and Probabilities of MEP and Structural Design Clashes within a Federated BIM." Automation in Construction 85 (2018): 209–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.09.010.

Kulkarni, S., C. Chapman, H. Shah, E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Design Study of Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine Blade." Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology 15 (2017): 12–24.

Owusu-Manu, D., A. Torku, E. A. Pärn, M. N. Addy, and D. J. Edwards. "An Empirical Assessment of Innovation Practices of Quantity Surveying Firms in Ghana." Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation 7, no. 1 (2017): 1843–58.

Antwi-Afari, M. F., H. Li, D. J. Edwards, E. A. Pärn, J. Seo, and A. Y. L. Wong. "Effects of Different Weights and Lifting Postures on Balance Control Following Repetitive Lifting Tasks in Construction Workers." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 35, no. 3 (2017): 247–63. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2017-0025.

Antwi-Afari, M. F., H. Li, D. J. Edwards, E. A. Pärn, J. Seo, and A. Y. L. Wong. "Biomechanical Analysis of Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders During Repetitive Lifting Task in Construction Workers." Automation in Construction 83 (2017): 41–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.07.007.

Ameyaw, E. E., E. A. Pärn, A. P. C. Chan, D. Owusu-Manu, D. J. Edwards, and A. Darko. "ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering" 33, no. 6 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000555.

Feldman, G., H. Shah, C. Chapman, E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "A Systematic Approach for Enterprise Systems Upgrade Decision-Making: Outlining the Decision Processes." Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology 15, no. 6 (2017): 778–802. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-08-2017-0076.

Pärn, E. A., and D. J. Edwards. "Vision and Advocacy of Optoelectronic Technology Developments in the AECO Sector: A Review." Built Environment Project and Asset Management (BEPAM) 7, no. 3 (2017): 330–48. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-11-2016-0081.

Riaz, Z., D. J. Edwards, E. A. Pärn, C. Shen, and F. Peña-Mora. "BIM and Sensor Based Data Management System for Construction Safety Monitoring." Journal of Engineering Design and Technology 15, no. 6 (2017): 738–53. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-03-2017-0017.

Effah, A. E., E. A. Pärn, A. P. C. Chan, D. Owusu-Manu, D. J. Edwards, and A. Darko. "Corrupt Practices in the Construction Industry: A Survey of Ghanaian Experience." ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 2017.

Mohamed, M., E. A. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Brexit: Measuring the Impact upon Skilled Labour in the UK Construction Industry." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2017-0023.

Pärn, E. A., and D. J. Edwards. "Conceptualising the FinDD API Plug-in: A Study of BIM-FM Integration." Automation in Construction 80 (2017): 11–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.03.015.

Pärn, E. A., D. J. Edwards, and M. C. P. Sing. "The Building Information Modelling Trajectory in Facilities Management: A Review." Automation in Construction 75 (2017): 45–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2016.12.003.

Edwards, D. J., E. A. Pärn, P. E. D. Love, and H. El-Gohary. "Machines, Manumission and Economic Machinations." Journal of Business Research 70 (2016): 391–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2016.08.012.

Owusu-Manu, D., E. Parn, K. Donkor-Hyiaman, K. Blackhurst, and D. Edwards. "The Relative Importance of Mortgage Pricing Determinants In Mortgage Affordability In Ghana." Journal of Engineering, Design & Technology 14, no. 3 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-06-2014-0040.

Darko, A., D. Owusu-Manu, E. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Identifying Potential Critical Risks in the Construction Supply Chain – An Empirical Study in Ghana." Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology 14 (2016): 79–100.

Antwi-Afari, M. F., E. Pärn, D. Owusu-Manu, and D. J. Edwards. "Conceptualization of the Absorptive Capability Paradox in Technology Transfer Projects." Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology 14 (2016): 57–78.

Luo, P., E. Pärn, and I. Brilakis. "ChatTwin: Enabling Natural Language Interactions with Infrastructure Digital Twins." In Proceedings of the 2024 European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024). Chania, Greece, 2024.

Luo, P., E. Pärn, S. Kookalani, and I. Brilakis. "TailorAlert: Large Language Model-Based Personalized Alert Generation System for Road Infrastructure Management with Digital Twins." Paper presented at the 2024 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2024), 2024.

Kookalani, S., E. Pärn, and I. Brilakis. "Interpretable Machine Learning Approaches for Assessing Maximum Force in Fiber-Reinforced Composites." Paper presented at The International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction, 2024.

Kookalani, S., E. Pärn, I. Brilakis, and H. Alavi. "Matching Reused Elements to Structural Designs for Steel Reuse." Paper presented at the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2024), 2024.

Kookalani, S., E. Pärn, I. Brilakis, Z. Hu, and R. Li. "Correlating Interfacial Shear Strength and Material Properties in Fiber-Reinforced Composites." Paper presented at the International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), Montreal, Canada, 2024.

Kookalani, S., E. Pärn, I. Brilakis, N. Pan, M. Wang, and H. Alavi. "Exploring Deep Generative Models in Building Design." In Proceedings of the 2024 European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3 2024). Chania, Greece, 2024.

Edwards, D. J., E. A. Pärn, D. Owusu-Manu, and M. C. P. Sing. "Safety Devices and Machinery Accident Prevention: An Enigmatic Conundrum." Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana, April 14–16, 2017.

Owusu-Manu, D., A. Torku, M. N. Addy, E. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "An Empirical Assessment of Innovation Practices of Quantity Surveying Firms in Ghana." Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana, April 14–16, 2017.

Addo, B., Owusu-Manu, D., K. A. Donkor-Hyiaman, E. Pärn, and D. J. Edwards. "Infrastructure Redevelopment and Property Rights Transition in Developing Countries: Case Study of Kumasi-Ghana." Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana, April 14–16, 2017.

Pärn, E. A., D. J. Edwards, and R. Draper. "A Case Study Of Building Information Modelling Enabled 'Information Totem' For Operations And Maintenance Integration." Paper presented at the CIB Conference WBC16, Tampere, Finland, 2016.

Pärn, E. A., Niraj Thurairajah, and Lalinda Colombage. "Affordances Of BIM During The Architectural Design Process." In Proceedings of IPGRC Conference 2015. Salford Manchester, 2015.

Pärn, Erika. Business Models of Twin Systems: 4 Routes to Financial Success. 2024. ISBN 978-2966166600.

Kookalani, Soheila, Erika Pärn, Ioannis Brilakis, Samir Dirar, Shima Jowhari Moghadam, Marios Theofanous, Asaad Faramarzi, Mohammad Ali Mahdavipour, and Qixian Feng. "Deep Generative Models for the Design Automation of Green Buildings." Book Chapter, 2024.

Pärn, Erika Anneli, Ioannis Brilakis, Rafael Sacks, Lucio Soibelman, and Mark Enzer. Twin Systems: Digital Twins of the Built Environment. ASCE, 2024. ASIN B0D3QRX8KK.

Zaki, Mohamed. Service Innovation Book. Chapter 15 by Erika Pärn, Michael Grieves, and Mohamed Zaki, "Value Opportunities for Business Models with Digital Twins." 2024.

Pärn, Erika A., Christopher Raitviir, and Mohamed Zaki. "E-construction Public Innovation Platform." In Public Innovation and Digital Transformation, edited by Hannele Väyrynen, Nina Helander, and Harri Jalonen, 1st ed. Routledge, 2023.

Pärn, Erika A. "Overview of Optoelectronic Technology in Construction 4.0." In Construction 4.0: An Innovation Platform for the Built Environment, edited by Anil Sawhney, Michael Riley, and Javier Irizarry, 1st ed. Routledge, 2020.

Pärn, Erika A. and Borja Garcia. "Cyber Threats and Actors Confronting the Construction 4.0." In Construction 4.0: An Innovation Platform for the Built Environment, edited by Anil Sawhney, Michael Riley, and Javier Irizarry, 1st ed. Routledge, 2020.

Gürdür Broo, D., Kirsten Lamb, Richmond Juvenile Ehwi, Erika Pärn, Antiopi Koronaki, Chara Makri, and Thayla Zomer. Four Futures, One Choice - Options for the Digital Built Britain of 2040. 2020. https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.59803.