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
- Lecturer (TIEA)
Faculty of Engineering,
School of Architecture & Built Environment
Keywords
Lean Construction, Modern Methods of Construction, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Digital Engineering
Research field
Building
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2020
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., Hossain, S., Volz, K. & Teo, M. (2025). Enabling circularity in construction: A technology-phase alignment of construction 4.0 and circular economy principles. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 60, 245–259. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/261018
- Rose, T., Makasi, T., Kajewski, S. & Rashidian, S. (2025). Improving Supply Chain Efficiency through Traceability Technology Adoption in Residential Construction: A Waste Process Approach. The Proceedings of the 23rd CIB World Building Congress. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/258765
- Forsythe, P., Rashidian, S. & Omrani, S. (2025). Project 21: Regulatory Reform for Industrialised Construction - Final Report. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/258764
- Rashidian, S., Drogemuller, R., Omrani, S. & Banakar, F. (2024). A review of the interrelationships and characteristics of Building Information Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Construction maturity models. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(3), 584–608. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/238407
- Rashidian, S., Drogemuller, R. & Omrani, S. (2024). An integrated Building Information Modelling, Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Construction Maturity Model. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(6), 1454–1470. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/251406
- 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
QUT ePrints
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Awards
- Type
- Other
- Reference year
- 2025
- Details
- Fellowship demonstrates a personal and institutional commitment to professionalism in learning and teaching in higher education.
Supervision
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Current supervisions
- Integrating BIM tools with Lean Construction practice to increase productivity in construction projects
PhD, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Robin Drogemuller - Leveraging and limiting AI-based supplier risk in Queensland Public Construction Procurement
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Vaughan Coffey - Investigating an Intergenerational Community Planning (ICP) Approach for Inclusive Campus Environments
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Dr Marissa Lindquist, Professor Robin Drogemuller - Lean Framework of Life Cycle Risk Management for Sri Lankan Large and Medium Contractors
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Stephen Kajewski, Associate Professor Vaughan Coffey
The supervisions listed above are only a selection.