Study level

  • PhD

Faculty/School

Faculty of Engineering

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Topic status

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Research centre

Supervisors

Dr Madhav Nepal
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering

Overview

The repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine war and the conflicts in the Middle East has caused global supply chain disruption. Australia is particularly vulnerable to supply chain disruption due to its unique geographic location, construction environment and dwindling manufacturing base.

Significant cost overruns, project delays, productivity decline and compromised quality products and facilities have become norm rather than exception. We have a huge demand for major infrastructures including those needed for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic. Future proofing the construction supply chain requires a holistic, a sustainable approach and agile solutions, with risk-based approach to plan, execute and deliver major projects.

By examining the current supply chain practices in the construction industry and best practices in such other industries as the manufacturing and services sector, the research will provide a basis for developing an agile, sustainable and resilient supply chain for large-scale, complex capital-intensive projects.

Research activities

You will investigate the three research objectives and compile your findings and outcomes in a research report

Outcomes

This project aims to:

  • examine and critically review the current supply chain practices in the construction industry and best practices in other related industries
  • determine the characteristics of an agile, sustainable and resilient construction supply chain
  • identify the risk and develop mitigation strategies for both public and private sectors around supply chain issues for major infrastructures related to Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Skills and experience

You should have received a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent, or a masters degree with a GPA greater than 6, with at least a 25% research component.

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