Dr Eric Lou
Dr Eric Lou FHEA
Faculty Head of International | Reader in Project Management
My profile
Biography
Eric joined Manchester Metropolitan University in March 2018 as a Reader in Project Management, and currently serves as the Head of International for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He is a passionate academic and researcher with enthusiasm towards internationalisation of his work and service. Dr Lou’s research is internationally recognised though his success in Newton Fund, British Council and Royal Academy of Engineering grants and journal publications with partners globally. Eric is currently a Visiting Professor with Universiti Malaya (Faculty of Built Environment).
Dr Lou spent a decade in construction, higher education, information technology and environmental industries; and completed over £60 million in building refurbishment and new build projects before joining academia. Eric previously worked at the University of Manchester as the Director of Internationalisation and Lecturer in Project Management at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE). He was the Joint Programme Director for (MSc) Project Management Asia Pacific and Deputy Programme Director for (MSc) Nuclear Technology Management. He also acts as an External Examiner at the Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership with the University of Cumbria, UK; and previously at the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford, UK.
Dr Lou’s research interest encompasses the trichotomy of people-process-technology in the areas of project management, sustainability and environmental planning, BIM and IT management within the built environment industry. His current research takes him into the remit of 3D scanning, spectral imaging and heritage management. Eric obtained his degree in Computer Science (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia), and MSc in IT Management in Construction with Distinction (University of Salford). Following his stint in industry, he completed his part-time PhD in E-Readiness in Construction at the University of Salford.
Dr Lou’s work has earned admiration among peers in the industry - Winner of Business Innovation and Highly Commended SME of the Year in the UK North West Regional Construction Awards (NWRCA); National Finalist for Innovation in the Constructing Excellence National Awards; and Finalist in 6 categories in the NWRCA. Individually, Eric was the Business Leader of Tomorrow nominee in the UK national TSB-KTP Awards and the NWRCA Young Achiever of the Year finalist.
Dr Lou was recently awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Skills Where They are Most Needed (ESMN) Mission grant in Additive E-Platform for Digital Skills Development in Construction. This followed his successes with British Council Vietnam Higher Education Partnership with the National University of Civil Engineering Vietnam investigating Disruptive Innovation and Technology; British Council Newton Fund Researcher Links research grant with the National University of Malaysia investigating Heritage Refurbishment Assessment Schemes (HeRAS); and the British Council Newton Fund Institutional Links research grant with University of Malaya researching Sustainability-Led design by Building Information Modelling (SuLeD-BIM).
He is currently serving his community as a School Governor at Westhoughton High School.
Academic and professional qualifications
Ph.D. E-Readiness in Construction: Readiness of UK Construction Organisations to Adopt Information Technology
University of Salford, UK
2007 - 2013 (part time)
MSc. Information Technology Management in Construction
Award - Distinction / 1st Class
Thesis title: Implementation of Collaborative Environments (Extranets) - Factors Influencing People and Process in E-Tendering Practices in the UK Construction industry
University of Salford, UK
2003 - 2004
BSc.(Hons) Computer Science (Computer Graphics)
Thesis title: Solar System Movement Simulation
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) - Technology University of Malaysia
1999 - 2003
Advanced Diploma & Diploma Quantity Surveying
Stamford College Malaysia - University of Northumbria in Newcastle, UK
1997 - 1999
Languages
- English (Native)
- Bahasa Malaysia (Native)
- Cantonese (Conversational)
- Mandarin (Conversational)
- Indonesian (Conversational)
Expert reviewer
Selected:
- Journal of Cleaner Production
- Building and Environment
- Ecological Indicators
- Frontiers of Architectural Research
- Architectural Engineering and Design Management
- Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
- Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
- Journal of Facilities Management
- Journal of Organizational Change Management
- Journal of Construction in Developing Countries
- Journal of Construction Management
- Journal of Surveying, Construction and Property
- Journal of Design & Built Environment
- Academy of Sciences Malaysia Journal
Community, charity and NGO links
- School Governor, Westhoughton High School, UK. (2023-present)
- School Governor, St. James CoE Primary School, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, UK. (2016-2020)
Prizes and awards
- BuroHappold Manchester Prize, Best Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Project 2017/2018, School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, UK. (with Ms Ekaterina Moiseeva)
- Best MSc Engineering Project Management Dissertation (2016/2017), School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, UK. (with Mr Yousef Salman)
- Research Excellence Award, 4th International Building Control Conference 2016, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (with Dr. Kinjiro Amano)
- RISM Excellence Award, Best Article Award (Quantity Surveying), The Malaysian Surveyor 2016, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), Malaysia. (with Dr. Nurshuhada Zainon)
- Young Achiever of the Year (Finalist), North West Regional Construction Awards 2012, Manchester, UK.
- Business Leader of Tomorrow (Nominee), UK National KTP Awards 2012, Technology Strategy Board (TSB), London, UK.
- Researcher of the Year 2009, The Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment (BuHu), University of Salford, UK.
- Best Group Presentation & Best Overall Contribution (Runners’ Up), European Built and Human Environment MasterClasses (E-BuHu-MC) 2009, Czech Technical University (CVUT) Management Training Centre, Telƒç, Czech Republic.
Other distinctions
with Create Construction Ltd.
- Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) of the Year Award (Highly Commended), North West Regional Construction Awards 2013, Manchester, UK.
- Leadership & People Development Award (Finalist), North West Regional Construction Awards 2013, Manchester, UK.
- Business Innovation Award (Finalist), North West Regional Construction Awards 2013, Manchester, UK.
- Health & Safety Award (Finalist), North West Regional Construction Awards 2013, Manchester, UK.
- Business Innovation Award (Winner), North West Regional Construction Awards 2012, Manchester, UK.
- Innovation (Finalist), National Constructing Excellence Awards 2012, London, UK.
Expert reviewer for external funding bodies
- Horizon 2020 Expert Reviewer, European Commission.
- Newton Fund Project Reviewer, British Council.
Visiting and honorary positions
- Visiting Professor, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
- Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) Adoption in the Malaysian Construction Industry, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) & Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM). Mar 2019
- Building Information Modelling Facilities Management (BIM-FM),Universiti Malaya & Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) E-Construct. Dec 2018
- Workshop Mentor, UK-Vietnam Newton Fund Researcher Link Workshop, Can Tho University, Vietnam. August 2018
- Malaysia Green Highway Index (MyGHI), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) & Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). July 2018
- China-Europe Renewable Energy Innovation Center Forum, North China Electric Power University, China. Nov 2017
- PhD Advisory, British University in Dubai (BUiD), United Arab Emirates. Nov 2015
Editorial Board membership
- Editorial Review Board - Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Emerald, UK.
- External Advisory Board - Journal of Surveying, Construction and Property, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
- Associate Editor - Sustainable Building journal, EDP Science, France.
- Guest Editor (Special Issue: Built Heritage Management: Energy & Society) - International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Emerald, UK.
Membership of professional associations
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
- Incorporated Membership, Charted Institute of Builders (ICIOB).
- Associate Environmental Auditor, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (AIEMA).
Interests and expertise
Research interests
Sustainability & the Environment: My research looks into sustainability-led design for buildings with specific interest in refurbishment, retrofit and restoration of existing buildings. My expertise is in the areas of embodied energy and carbon of materials.
Information Modelling & Digitisation: My interest lies in the interoperability of data for the built environment. I explore technological advancements of big data, advanced imaging and building information modelling - all to create computing intelligence.
People – Process – Technology: The trichotomy of people-process-technology never been fully explored. This started the philosophy in rethinking, readiness and resilience in organisations. I consider this the new ‘iron triangle’ for the true success in the management of projects.
Research Opportunities
Advanced digital image processing for Building Information Modelling (BIM) - This aims to establish an innovative image processing tool to integrate digital information obtained from a variety of digital imaging techniques, for example, point cloud data, high-resolution colour imaging and spectral imaging. Advanced image processing involves management of point cloud data and imaging data, their visualisation and image registration.
BIM for Existing Buildings and Structures - Modelling in building design, simulation and intelligence in buildings are well-represented in BIM. However, BIM for existing buildings and structures are much unexplored and under researched. In addition, there is little known about how existing buildings and structures could improve sustainable living for the community; and little is done to utilise BIM to explore the possibilities to improve building sustainability.
True Value of Cultural Heritage - Much is discussed about heritage conservation, preservation, restoration and reconstruction - but what is the actual driving force being these? What are the influence of decisions before any physical alteration to heritage assets?
Circular Economy, Embodied Energy and Recycling Desirability - I am keen to explore the triumvirate of circular economy, embodied energy and recycling desirability within the environmental sustainability domain. Much research is done independently - this research may introduce new ideas for the built environment industry, and beyond.
Projects
Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) for Greening Existing Buildings through Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Co-Investigator
Collaboration with Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
Supported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Nov 2020 - Oct 2022.
Adoption of Readiness Factors for Construction Company Towards 4th Industrial Revolution
Co-Investigator
Collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia.
Supported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Nov 2020 - Oct 2022.
Additive E-Platform for Digital Skills Development in Construction
Co-Investigator
Collaboration with the National University for Civil Engineering Vietnam + Vietnam BIM Academic Forum
Supported by Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) Impact Grants, June 2020 - May 2021.
Enabling SME Innovation Through Disruptive Technology and Rapid Prototyping Co-Investigator
Collaboration with the National University for Civil Engineering Vietnam, Mien Tay Construction University (MTU) + Autodesk UK
Supported by British Council Vietnam Higher Education Partnerships, June 2019 - May 2020.
Heritage Refurbishment Assessment Scheme for Malaysia (HeRAS)
Principal Investigator
Collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) + Akademi Sains Malaysia (ASM)
Supported by British Council Newton-Ungku Omar Workshop Grant, UK, Feb 2017 - Sept 2017.
Internationalisation through Research
Principal Investigator
Supported by HEFCE Newton Fund, University of Manchester, UK, May 2015 - Jun 2016.
Sustainability Led Design through Building Information Modelling for non-domestic buildings (SuLeD-BIM)
Principal Investigator
Collaboration with the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya (UM) + Malaysian Industry for High Technology (MiGHT)
Supported by British Council Newton-Ungku Omar Institutional Links, UK, Apr 2015 - Jun 2016.
Corporate Responsibility in Construction SME
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Create Construction Ltd – University of Salford, UK
Supported by Technology Strategy Board (TSB), UK, Feb 2011 - Feb 2013.
Teaching
Postgraduate teaching
- Management of Project Fundamentals
- Management of Project Professional Practice
- Project Delivery 1: Project Scheduling Finance and Resource Management
- Project Delivery 2: Managing Risks, Quality & Risks
- Individual Research Project (Dissertation)
Courses
Supervision
Ms Farisya Abu Bakar
PhD Management of Projects, Heath & Safety in Construction 4.0, University of Manchester, UK. 2021 - present.
Dr Felipe Mellado
PhD Civil Engineering, Improving Project Performance in the Built Environment Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Integration of Concepts and Technologies, University of Manchester, UK. 2017 - 2021.
Dr Al-Amin Mohamed Sultan
PhD Mechanical Engineering, Green supply chain management in distributed re-manufacturing, University of Manchester, UK. 2014 - 2018.
Dr Kinjiro Amano
Post-Doctorate Research Assistant, Work Package 1: 3D Scanning & Image Processing
Sustainability Led Design through Building Information Modelling for non-domestic buildings (SuLeD-BIM), Newton-Ungku Omar Fund. Completed Jun 2016.
Dr Anas Bataw
Post-Doctorate Research Assistant, Work Package 2: BIM & Sustainability Modelling
Sustainability Led Design through Building Information Modelling for non-domestic buildings (SuLeD-BIM), Newton-Ungku Omar Fund. Completed Jun 2016.
Dr Phui Fung Wong
Post-Doctorate Research Assistant, Work Package 3: New Sustainability Scheme
Sustainability Led Design through Building Information Modelling for non-domestic buildings (SuLeD-BIM), Newton-Ungku Omar Fund. Completed Jun 2016.
Research outputs
Sustainability & the Environment
My research looks into sustainability-led design for buildings with specific interest in refurbishment, retrofit and restoration of existing buildings. My expertise is in the areas of embodied energy and carbon management of materials.
Information Modelling & Digitisation
My interest lies in the interoperability of data for the built environment. I explore technological advancements of big data, advanced imaging and building information modelling (BIM) - all to create computing intelligence for the built environment.
People - Process - Technology
The trichotomy of people-process-technology never been fully explored. This started the philosophy in rethinking, readiness and resilience in organisations. I consider this the new ‘iron triangle’ for project management success.
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Chapters in books
Huynh, T.N., Lou, E.C.W. (2023) 'Evaluation of Sustainable Drainage Systems in the Mekong Delta: A Case Study of Vinh Long City, Vietnam.' pp. 171-183.
Lou, E., Bataw, A. (2017) 'Project extranets and developments in project collaboration.' Advances in Construction ICT and e-Business. pp. 153-181.
Lou, E., Alshawi, M., Goulding, J.S. (2012) 'E-readiness in Construction.' Construction Innovation and Process Improvement. pp. 363-383.
Salleh, H., Lou, E. (2011) 'Building for the future: Systems implementation in a construction organization.' Cases on E-Readiness and Information Systems Management in Organizations: Tools for Maximizing Strategic Alignment. pp. 84-113.
Al Saleh, Y., Lou, E. (2011) 'Banking for the future: Starting anew.' Cases on E-Readiness and Information Systems Management in Organizations: Tools for Maximizing Strategic Alignment. pp. 114-137.
Lou, E., Salleh, H. (2011) 'Readiness in systems implementation: Lessons from the higher education sector.' Cases on E-Readiness and Information Systems Management in Organizations: Tools for Maximizing Strategic Alignment. pp. 15-51.
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Journal articles
Wong, P.F., Tan, X.Y., Lou, E.C.W. (2024) 'Assessing the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in Smart Sustainable Cities: Insights from Construction Practitioners in Malaysia.' International Journal of Construction Education and Research,
Yusof, N., Kamal, E.M., Lou, E.C.W., Kamaruddeen, A.M. (2022) 'Effects of innovation capability on radical and incremental innovations and business performance relationships.' Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 67pp. 101726-101726.
Lou, E.C.W., The Quan, N., Park, K. (2022) 'Guest editorial: Disruptive and innovative technologies for sustainable development in the built environment.' International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(3) pp. 301-304.
Nguyen, T.Q., Lou, E.C.W., Nguyen, B.N. (2022) 'A theoretical BIM-based framework for quantity take-off to facilitate progress payments: the case of high-rise building projects in Vietnam.' International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(4) pp. 704-728.
Mohammad Shuhaimi, N.D.A., Mohamed Zaid, S., Esfandiari, M., Lou, E., Mahyuddin, N. (2021) 'The impact of vertical greenery system on building thermal performance in tropical climates.' Journal of Building Engineering, 45pp. 103429-103429.
Huong, Q.T.T., Lou, E., Hoai, N.L. (2021) 'Enhancing BIM Diffusion through Pilot Projects in Vietnam.' Engineering Journal, 25(7)
Lou, E.C.W., Lee, A., Lim, Y.M. (2021) 'Stakeholder preference mapping: the case for built heritage of Georgetown, Malaysia.' Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, 12(3) pp. 291-308.
Kamal, E.M., Lou, E.C.W., Yusof, N., Osmadi, A. (2021) 'Absorptive capacity of Malaysian SME construction organisations.' Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(3) pp. 313-324.
Zaid, S., Aziz, M.A., Sulaiman, R., Simarani, K., Suyoto, Y.T., Lou, E., Esfandiari, M. (2020) 'Review of Coronavirus transmission in urban clusters: Survival in Water and Wastewater Systems.' Journal of Design and the Built Environment, 20(3) pp. 85-102.
Wong, P.F., Chia, F.C., Kiu, M.S., Lou, E.C.W. (2020) 'Potential integration of blockchain technology into smart sustainable city (SSC) developments: a systematic review.' Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 11(3) pp. 559-574.
Lou, E.C.W., Lee, A., Welfle, A.J., Abdullahi, A.L. (2020) 'Testing the Nexus between C&D Waste Management Strategies & GHG Emission Performances: The Case of UK Student Accommodation Refurbishment Projects.' Journal of Building Engineering, 34pp. 101812-101812.
Mellado, F., Lou, E.C.W. (2020) 'Building Information Modelling, Lean and Sustainability: an integration framework to promote performance improvements in the construction industry.' Sustainable Cities and Society, 61pp. 102355-102355.
Lou, E.C.W., Chan, P.W., Hamzah, N. (2020) 'Heritage adaptation beyond the technical: conflicts and compromise between social, environmental and economic sustainability.' International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(2) pp. 257-261.
Mellado, F., Wong, P.F., Amano, K., Johnson, C., Lou, E.C.W. (2019) 'Digitisation of existing buildings to support building assessment schemes: viability of automated sustainability-led design scan-to-BIM process.' Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 16(2) pp. 84-99.
Mellado, F., Lou, E.C.W., Becerra, C.L.C. (2019) 'Synthesising performance in the construction industry: An analysis of performance indicators to promote project improvement.' Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(2) pp. 579-608.
Lou, E.C.W., Lee, A., Goulding, J. (2019) 'E-readiness in construction (ERiC): self-assessment framework for UK small and medium enterprise building services providers.' Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 16(1) pp. 3-22.
Omoya, O.A., Papadopoulou, K.A., Lou, E. (2019) 'Reliability engineering application to pipeline design.' International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 36(9) pp. 1644-1662.
Edwards, R.E., Lou, E., Bataw, A., Kamaruzzaman, S.N., Johnson, C. (2019) 'Sustainability-led design: Feasibility of incorporating whole-life cycle energy assessment into BIM for refurbishment projects.' Journal of Building Engineering, 24pp. 100697-100697.
Mohd-Rahim, F.A., Zainon, N., Sulaiman, S., Lou, E., Zulkifli, N.H. (2019) 'Factors affecting the ownership of low-cost housing for socio-economic development in Malaysia.' Journal of Building Performance, 10(1) pp. 1-16.
Hamzah, N., Lou, E., Kamaruzzaman, S.N., Wong, P.F., Che-Ain, A.I., Khoiry, M.A. (2019) 'An Environmental Study on Development of Refurbishment Assessment Themes for Heritage Non-domestic Buildings in Malaysia.' Ekoloji, 28(107) pp. 3-15.
Kamaruzzaman, S.N., Lou, E.C.W., Wong, P.F., Edwards, R., Hamzah, N., Ghani, M.K. (2019) 'Development of a non-domestic building refurbishment scheme for Malaysia: A Delphi approach.' Energy, 167pp. 804-818.
Amano, K., Lou, E.C.W., Edwards, R. (2018) 'Integration of point cloud data and hyperspectral imaging as a data gathering methodology for refurbishment projects using building information modelling (BIM).' Journal of Facilities Management, 17(1) pp. 57-75.
Kamaruzzaman, S.N., Lou, E.C.W., Wong, P.F., Wood, R., Che-Ani, A.I. (2018) 'Developing weighting system for refurbishment building assessment scheme in Malaysia through analytic hierarchy process (AHP) approach.' Energy Policy, 112pp. 280-290.
Lou, E.C.W., Lee, A., Welfle, A. (2017) 'Greenhouse gases (GHG) performance of refurbishment projects – Lessons from UK higher education student accommodation case studies.' Journal of Cleaner Production, 154pp. 309-317.
Mohamed Sultan, A.A., Lou, E., Mativenga, P.T. (2017) 'What should be recycled: An integrated model for product recycling desirability.' Journal of Cleaner Production, 154pp. 51-60.
Samad, D., Zainon, N., Rahim, F.A.M., Lou, E. (2017) 'Malaysian affordability housing policies revisited.' Open House International, 42(1) pp. 44-51.
Kamaruzzaman, S.N., Lou, E.C.W., Zainon, N., Mohamed Zaid, N.S., Wong, P.F. (2016) 'Environmental assessment schemes for non-domestic building refurbishment in the Malaysian context.' Ecological Indicators, 69pp. 548-558.
Lou, E.C.W., Lee, A., Wu, S., Mathison, G. (2015) 'Responsible construction?.' International Journal of Sustainable Strategic Management, 4(4) pp. 342-342.
Goulding, J.S., Lou, E.C.W. (2013) 'E-readiness in construction: An incongruous paradigm of variables.' Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 9(4) pp. 265-280.
Lou, E., Lee, A., Mathison, G. (2012) 'Corporate Responsibility Application–UK Construction SME.' International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning, 2(5) pp. 436-442.
Lou, E.C.W., Kamar, K.A.M. (2012) 'Industrialized building systems: Strategic outlook for manufactured construction in Malaysia.' Journal of Architectural Engineering, 18(2) pp. 69-74.
Lou, E.C.W., Goulding, J.S., Alshawi, M., Khosrowshahi, F., Underwood, J. (2012) 'Leveraging IT-Based Competitive Advantage: UK Industry Perspective.' Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 2(1) pp. 27-62.
Lou, E.C.W., Goulding, J.S. (2010) 'The pervasiveness of e-readiness in the global built environment arena.' Journal of Systems and Information Technology, 12(3) pp. 180-195.
Lou, E.C.W., Alshawi, M. (2009) 'Critical success factors for e-tendering Implementation in construction collaborative environments: people and process issues.' Electronic Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 14pp. 98-109.
Lou, E.C.W., Goulding, J.S. (2008) 'Building and construction classification systems.' Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(3-4) pp. 206-220.
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Conference papers
Mansour, H., Aminudin, E., Mansour, T., Abidin, N.I.A.B., Lou, E. (2022) 'Resource-Based View in Construction Project Management Research: A Meta-Analysis.' 1067. 10/11/2021 - IOP Publishing, pp. 012057-012057.
Subramaniam, R., Ponniah, V., Sanmargaraja, S., Lou, E., Adli, M.A.B.N., Gunasegaran, M.K. (2021) 'A case study of an office building to identify energy consumption and carbon management solutions using physical data and simulation software.' 945. 3/10/2021 - 6/10/2021. IOP Publishing, pp. 012049-012049.
Nguyen, T.Q., Lou, E.C.W., Chen, P.H. (2021) 'Preface: International conference on construction digitalisation for sustainable development: Transformation through innovation.' In International Conference on Construction Digitalisation for Sustainable Development. 2428. Hanoi, 24/11/2020 - 25/11/2020.
Wong, P.F., Chia, F.C., Kiu, M.S., Lou, E.C.W. (2020) 'The potential of integrating blockchain technology into smart sustainable city development.' In International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2019. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 463. 463. Bangkok, Thailand, 11/12/2019 - 14/12/2019. IOP Publishing Ltd,
LAU, S.E.N., AMINUDIN, E., ZAKARIA, R., SAAR, C.C., ABIDIN, N.I., ROSLAN, A.F., HAMID, Z.A., ZAIN, M.Z.M., LOU, E., SHAHARUDDIN, A.B. (2019) 'Revolutionizing the Future of the Construction Industry: Strategizing and Redefining Challenges.' 192. 9/10/2019 - 11/10/2019. WIT Press, pp. 105-111.
Lau, S.E.N., Zakaria, R., Aminudin, E., Saar, C.C., Abidin, N.I.A., Roslan, A.F., Abd Hamid, Z., Mohd Zain, M.Z., Lou, E. (2019) 'Review: Identification of roadmap of fourth construction industrial revolution.' In 7th International Conference on Euro Asia Civil Engineering Forum. 615. Stuttgart, Germany, 30/9/2019 - 2/10/2019. IOP Publishing,
Alshawi, M., Lou, E.C.W., Khosrowshahi, F., Underwood, J., Goulding, J.S. (2019) 'Strategic positioning of IT in construction: The way forward.'
Alshawi, M., Lou, E.C.W., Khosrowshahi, F., Underwood, J., Goulding, J.S. (2019) 'Strategic positioning of IT in construction: The way forward.'
Sultan, A.A., Mativenga, P., Lou, E.C.W. (2018) 'Managing Supply Chain Complexity: Foresight for Wind Turbine Composite Waste.' In 25th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Conference. 69. Copenhagen, Denmark, 30/4/2018 - 2/5/2018. Elsevier, pp. 938-938.
Amano, K., Lou, E. (2016) 'BIM for existing facilities: Feasibility of spectral image integration to 3D point cloud data.' In The 4th International Building Control Conference 2016 (IBCC 2016). 66. Kuala Lumpur, 7/3/2016 - 8/3/2016. EDP Sciences,
Bataw, A., Kirkham, R., Lou, E. (2016) 'The Issues and Considerations Associated with BIM Integration.' In The 4th International Building Control Conference 2016 (IBCC 2016). 66. Kuala Lumpur, 7/3/2016 - 8/3/2016. EDP Sciences,
Samad, D., Zainon, N., Rahim, F.A.M., Lou, E., Karim, S.B.A. (2016) 'Malaysian Affordability Housing Policies Revisited.' In The 4th International Building Control Conference 2016 (IBCC 2016). 66. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7/3/2016 - 8/3/2016. EDP Sciences,
Kamaruzzaman, S.N., Salleh, H., Lou, E.C.W., Edwards, R., Wong, P.F. (2016) 'Assessment Schemes for Sustainability Design through BIM: Lessons Learnt.' In The 4th International Building Control Conference 2016 (IBCC 2016). 66. Kuala Lumpur, 7/3/2016 - 8/3/2016. EDP Sciences,
Lou, E.C.W., Lee, A., Mathison, G. (2011) 'Recapitulation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for construction smes in the UK.' In Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2011. 2. Bristol, UK., pp. 673-682.
Egbu, C., Lou, E.C.W. (2011) 'Foreword.' 1.
Lou, E.C.W. (2010) 'E-readiness: How ready are UK construction organizations to adopt IT.' pp. 947-956.
Egbu, C., Lou, E. (2010) 'Foreword.'
Lou, E.C.W., Goulding, J.S. (2010) 'Organisational e-readiness in the built environment: People, process, technology.' In 5th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference. Las Vegas, NV, 22/9/2009 - 25/9/2009. Ghafoori, N. (ed.) CRC PRESS-TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP, pp. 965-968.
Career history
October 2022
Visiting Professor Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
October 2021
Head Of International (Faculty of Science & Engineering) Manchester Metropolitan University
January 2021
Department International Lead (Engineering) Manchester Metropolitan University
February 2018
Reader in Project Management Manchester Metropolitan University
March 2014
Lecturer & Director of Internationalisation (MACE) University of Manchester
March 2013
Environmental Manager Create Construction Ltd
Feb 2007
Research Manager University of Salford