Publications

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Peer-Reviewed Journals (*Corresponding author)

Chau, A. D.*, Wang, L., & Seni, M. (2026). AI integration in construction cost estimation: workflow frictions and practitioner priorities from professional estimators. International Journal of Construction Management, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2026.2669831
Chau, A. D.*, Hoang H. T., and Nguyen, L. D. (2025). Web-based decision support system for automated pavement design and life-cycle cost analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(8), 05025004. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-16203
Simmons, D. R., Chau, A. D.*, and Turner, M. (2022). Validating the resilience at university scale with future civil engineering and construction professionals. Journal of Management in Engineering. 38(5), 04022044-1. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0001073
Simmons, D. R., and Chau, A. D.* (2021). Factors that predict participation in out-of-class activities for STEM students. Journal of STEM Education, 22(1), 52–61. https://www.jstem.org/jstem/index.php/JSTEM/article/view/2444/2202
Polmear, M., Chau, A. D., and Simmons, D. R. (2021). Intersection of diversity, out-of-class engagement, and engineer of 2020 outcomes for civil engineering students. Journal of Management in Engineering, 37(4), 04021019. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000901
Polmear, M., Chau, A. D., and Simmons, D. R. (2021). Ethics as an outcome of out-of-class engagement across diverse groups of engineering students. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/22054952.2020.1836752
Moynihan, G. P.* and Chau, A. D. (2019). Application of decision support technology for conceptual cost estimation. Engineering Management Research, 8(2), pp. 30–41. https://doi.org/10.5539/emr.v8n2p30

Refereed Conference Proceedings (Graduate student and *Undergraduate student)

Baltazar, A. F.***, and Chau, A. D., Machiori, R. (Accepted). Investigating switchgear delays in electrical construction using AI text mining. Construction Research Congress 2026, San Antinio, TX, March 18-21, 2026.
Chau, A. D., Kleimola, A. J., Wang, L., Marchiori, R. S., Thomas, S. A., Sanchez, R., & Chandupatla, S. B. R. (Accepted). Industry-partnered simulation for construction engineering education: Implementation and evaluation of the ASPE 11th Hour Bid Day exercise. 2026 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Charlotte, NC, June 21-24, 2026.
Chau, A. D., Cratsley, C. M.***, and Nguyen, L. D. (2025). Integrating AI chatbot development in construction engineering and management education. 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22-25, 2025. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--56816
Chau, A. D., Makredes, S., Linares, D., Nguyen, L. D., and Burke, W. P. (2025). Developing hands-on physical model labs for structures in construction courses integrating ai chatbot development in construction engineering and management education. 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22-25, 2025. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--56263
Linares, D., Duran, D. F., Gutierrez, D., Chau, A. D., and Muller, M., Pontificia, F. (2025). Comparing project-based learning approaches in BIM education: self-directed vs. industry-directed projects. 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22-25, 2025. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--56124
Chau, A. D., Mastin, S.**, Palmas, J.***, Koufakou, A., and Nguyen, L. D. (2025). A data-driven approach to identify potential AI chatbots for electrical construction contractors. 2025 International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering. New Orleans, LA, May 11-14, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486436.019
Baltazar, A. F.***, and Chau, A. D. (2025). Leveraging generative AI to analyze construction industry trends through social media data. 2025 International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering. New Orleans, LA, May 11-14, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486436.005
Chau, A. D., Uddin, S. M. J., and Accardo, L.*** (2024). The development of an intelligence search web application for the construction industry, 2024 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, July 28 – 31, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486122.041
Nguyen, L. D., Rybkowski, Z., Chau, A. D., and Linares, D. (2024). Development of an educational case study to explore target value design, 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, June 23 – 26, 2024. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--47178
Uddin, S. M. J., Figueroa-Baltazar, A.***, and Chau, A. D. (2024). Assessing the quality and reliability of fall safety training videos on Youtube: a preliminary study. 60th Annual ASC International Conference 2024, Auburn, AL, April 3 – 5, 2024. https://doi.org/10.29007/g9l3
Chau, A. D., and Nguyen, L. D. (2024). Development of an integrated web-based application for pavement design and life-cycle cost analysis. Construction Research Congress 2024, Des Moines, IA, March 20-23, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485279.082
Chau, A. D., Thach, H. P., Nguyen, L. D., and Nguyen, V. T. (2023). Relationship of the coastal proximity and bridge health: An exploratory analysis of bridges in Louisiana. Proceedings of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2023, New Orleans, LA, May 20-23, 2023. https://www.proquest.com/docview/3043341394
Chau, A. D., Schmink, M., Taylor, N. W., and Jarrett, L. M. (2023). Energy efficiency and conservation programs for low-income and minority homes. Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 9(1), Chicago, IL, August 14-18, 2023. http://www.doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2023.10(1).HOS-02
Hoang, H. T., Chau, A. D., Nguyen, L. D., and Le-Hoai, L. (2023). Decision support system of pavement selection in emerging economies. Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 9(1), Chicago, IL, August 14-18, 2023. https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2023.10(1).CPM-06
Chau, A. D., Hoang, H. T., Nguyen, L. D., and Le-Hoai, L. (2022). Construction of rigid pavement in emerging economies: challenges and opportunities. Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, May 26-29, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0968-9_37
Simmons, D. R. and Chau, A. D. (2020). The impact of fraternity and sorority participation on NAE’s engineer of 2020 outcomes for civil engineering undergraduates. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2020) and the Affiliated Conferences, 2020. San Diego, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51057-2_43
Moynihan, G. P. and Chau, A. D. (2019). Conceptual cost estimation DSS for university construction projects. Proceedings of the 2019 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, Orlando. FL, May 18–21, 2019. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2511387340
Chau, A. D., Moynihan, G. P., and Vereen, S. P. (2018). Design of a conceptual cost estimation decision support system for public university construction. Construction Research Congress 2018, Baton Rouge, LA. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481295.063
Moynihan, G. P., Chau, A. D., Vereen, S., and Batson, R. G. (2017). Application of big data in university construction projects. Proceedings of the 2017 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, May 20–23, 2017. https://www.proquest.com/docview/1951119887

Research Reports

Nguyen, L. D., Chau, A. D., Linares, D., Rybkowski, Z., Shippert, C., and Sieczkowski, T. (2024). Case Study: Implementing Target Value Design. AGC Education & Research Foundation. https://learning.agc.org/catalog/?type=Foundation%20Case%20Studies

Poster (Graduate student, *Undergraduate student, presenter underlined)

Mastin, S.**, Chau, A. D., and Elshall, A. (2025). “Exploring the Potential of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Electrical Construction: Addressing Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities for Enhanced Productivity and Collaboration”, Research Poster, Eagle X, April 22, 2025, Florida Gulf Coast University.
Ferding, I.**, Chau, A. D., and Elshall, A. (2025). “Harnessing Large Language Models for Social Media Insights in Construction Management”, Research Poster, Eagle X, April 22, 2025, Florida Gulf Coast University.
Llorente, K.***, and Chau, A. D. (2025). “Large Language Models in Construction: Insights from Video Sharing Platforms”, Research Poster, Advancing Student Participation in Research Experiences (ASPiRE), February 22, 2025, Florida Gulf Coast University
Baltazar, A. F.***, and Chau, A. D. (2024). “Leveraging generative ai to analyze construction industry trends through social media data”, Research Poster, Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Internships (SURI), Dec 6, 2024, Florida Gulf Coast University

Peer-Reviewed Journals (*Corresponding author)

Refereed Conference Proceedings (**Graduate student and ***Undergraduate student)

Research Reports

Poster (**Graduate student, ***Undergraduate student, presenter underlined)

Refereed Conference Proceedings (Graduate student and *Undergraduate student)

Poster (Graduate student, *Undergraduate student, presenter underlined)