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Biography
Paul is an enthusiastic, dedicated, tech-savvy and system-oriented Educator & Researcher in Construction and Project Management with a strategic vision of technology-driven construction through competency-based education & training for efficient project delivery & enhanced value creation. He is presently serving as Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at the University of Huddersfield, UK. Paul is leading two courses in Construction and Project Management at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He has been program lead for various graduate programs of RICS SBE and served as the Program Director of MBA in Construction Project Management (MBA-CPM) before joining University of Huddersfield.
Paul is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Project Management Professional® (PMP®), full member of Association for Project Management (MAPM), a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM). He is a member of Standards Consensus Committee of PMI and a Disciplined Agilist. Paul is also a supervisor, counsellor and assessor for RICS Assessment of Professional Competencies (APC). He has designed and delivered several professional development programs at RICS and elsewhere. Paul has been successfully leading various small teams all through his career and a perfect collaborator.
Paul has 25+ years of rich experience in the built environment practice and academia. He has the versatile experience of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses/modules in Construction Management, Digital Construction and Project Management for Architecture, Engineering & Business Administration (in Real Estate & Construction Project Management) students.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Project Management
- Construction Engineering/Technology & Management
- Lean Construction
- Digital Construction
- Sustainable Development
- Performance Management
- Leadership & Change Management
- Knowledge Management
- Business Process Management
- Disaster Management
- Social Research Methods
Research Degree Supervision
Available for PGR supervision (MSc/MA by Research in Architecture & Built Environment)
Research Expertise and Interests
- Project Management
- Construction Economics; Financial Management; Macroeconomic Policy
- Knowledge Management
- Digital transformation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Digital Info Screen - A Visual Management Tool for Construction Workers
Kiviniemi, M., Charlesraj, V. P. C., Liinasuo, M., Siltanen, P. & Rainio, K., 3 Jun 2024, Proceedings of the 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction : ISARC 2024. Gonzalez, V. A., Zhang, J., de Soto, B. G. & Brilakis, I. (eds.). The International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), p. 489-496 8 p. 323. (Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction; vol. 2024).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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MDM-Based Buffer Estimation in Construction Project
Singhal, R., Maheswari, J. U., Charlesraj, V. P. C. & Pal, A., 16 Jul 2018, Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction. Gonzalez, V. A. (ed.). The International Group for Lean Construction, Vol. 2. p. 1344-1353 10 p. (Proceedings of the International Group for Lean Construction).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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An Exploratory Study on Mental Well-Being of Employees in Construction Organisations
Charlesraj, V. P. C. & Shri, M., 16 Dec 2021, Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering : Select Proceedings of ACE 2020. Laishram, B. & Tawalare, A. (eds.). Springer Singapore, p. 125-137 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 172).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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BIM Studio - An Immersive Curricular Tool for Construction Project Management Education
Charlesraj, V. P. C., Sawhney, A., Singh, M. M. & Sreekumar, A., 1 Dec 2015, Proceedings of the 32nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC2015). Malaska, M., Heikkila, R., Orgiano, B., Quaquero, E. & Basciu, M. (eds.). The International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), Vol. 1. p. 1-8 8 p. (Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Balancing decarbonisation and climate resilience through lean and digital twins
Muzaffar, A. & Charlesraj, V. P. C., 9 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) 34th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction. The International Group for Lean ConstructionResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Activities
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BIM for Collaborative Learning in Architecture & Built Environment
Charlesraj, P. (Speaker)
4 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Digital Visual Management Enhancing Construction Site Decision-Making
Kiviniemi, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Liinasuo, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Görsch, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Salonen, T. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Hakkarainen, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Rainio, K. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Siltanen, P. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Charlesraj, V. P. C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Brink, R. V. D. (Speaker)
21 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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VTT Technical Research Centre
Charlesraj, P. (Visiting Researcher)
22 Aug 2023 → 15 Sept 2023Activity: External Appointments and Visits › International Collaboration
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BIM in our curriculum of Built Environment courses
Charlesraj, P. (Speaker)
5 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Institution of Civil Engineers (External organisation)
Charlesraj, P. (Member)
Dec 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of a Society or Institute