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Overview

M. Talat Birgonul is affiliated with Middle East Technical University in Turkey and specializes in research across decision sciences and engineering with a focus on construction-related fields. Their work predominantly spans management science, building and construction, and incorporates elements of strategy and uncertainty analysis.

Their research concentrates on several main topics, including:

  • Construction Project Management and Performance
  • BIM and Construction Integration
  • Occupational Health and Safety Research
  • Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
  • Risk and Safety Analysis
  • Value Engineering and Management
  • Complex Systems and Decision Making

M. Talat Birgonul has contributed to multiple journals with a notable presence in the following publication venues:

  • Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
  • International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
  • Engineering Construction & Architectural Management
  • Automation in Construction
  • Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

Recent publications by M. Talat Birgonul include:

  • Predicting the Occurrence of Construction Disputes Using Machine Learning Techniques, 2021, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
  • Bayesian network based decision support for predicting and mitigating delay risk in TBM tunnel projects, 2021, Automation in Construction
  • CAUSAL MAPPING TO EXPLORE EMERGENCE OF CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES, 2021, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
  • Exploring the Relationship between Complexity and Risk in Megaconstruction Projects, 2020, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
  • An analytic network process model for risk quantification of mega construction projects, 2021, Expert Systems with Applications

The scientist frequently collaborates with several co-authors, most notably:

  • İrem Dikmen
  • Güzide Atasoy
  • Huseyin Erol
  • Murat Ayhan
  • Emre Caner Akçay

The focus of their research involves analytical and computational methods to manage complexities, risks, and performance in large-scale construction projects. This includes the application of machine learning, causal mapping, Bayesian networks, and decision support systems to address practical challenges related to construction disputes, risk mitigation, and project delays.

Best Publications

  • Using fuzzy risk assessment to rate cost overrun risk in international construction projects

    Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul;Sedat Han

  • Identification of Risk Paths in International Construction Projects Using Structural Equation Modeling

    Matineh Eybpoosh;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • Strategic use of quality function deployment (QFD) in the construction industry

    Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul;Semiha Kiziltas

  • Capturing Knowledge in Construction Projects: Knowledge Platform for Contractors

    Serkan Kivrak;Gokhan Arslan;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • Learning from risks: A tool for post-project risk assessment

    I. Dikmen;M.T. Birgonul;C. Anac;J.H.M. Tah

  • Improving sub-contractor selection process in construction projects: Web-based sub-contractor evaluation system (WEBSES)

    Gokhan Arslan;Serkan Kivrak;M. Talat Birgonul;Irem Dikmen

  • Comparing the performance of traditional cluster analysis, self-organizing maps and fuzzy C-means method for strategic grouping

    Cenk Budayan;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • Effect of host country and project conditions in international construction joint ventures

    Beliz Ozorhon;David Arditi;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • Implications of Culture in the Performance of International Construction Joint Ventures

    Beliz Ozorhon;David Arditi;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • Risk assessment of international construction projects using the analytic network process

    Amani Suliman Bu-QammazA.S. Bu-Qammaz;Irem DikmenI. Dikmen;M. Talat BirgonulM.T. Birgonul

  • Ontology for Relating Risk and Vulnerability to Cost Overrun in International Projects

    Gulsah Fidan;Irem Dikmen;A. Murat Tanyer;M. Talat Birgonul

  • Impact of corporate strengths/weaknesses on project management competencies

    Zeynep Isik;David Arditi;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • An analytic hierarchy process based model for risk and opportunity assessment of international construction projects

    Irem Dikmen;M Talat Birgonul

  • Performance of International Joint Ventures in Construction

    Beliz Ozorhon;David Arditi;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • A case-based decision support tool for bid mark-up estimation of international construction projects

    Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul;A. Kemal Gur

  • A knowledge-based risk mapping tool for cost estimation of international construction projects

    Acelya Ecem Yildiz;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul;Kerem Ercoskun

  • Neural Network Model to Support International Market Entry Decisions

    Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

  • Strategic Perspective of Turkish Construction Companies

    Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgönül

  • Prediction of organizational effectiveness in construction companies

    Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul;Semiha Kiziltas

  • Impact of Resources and Strategies on Construction Company Performance

    Zeynep Isik;David Arditi;Irem Dikmen;M. Talat Birgonul

Frequent Co-Authors

Irem Dikmen
Irem Dikmen University of Reading
David Arditi
David Arditi Illinois Institute of Technology
Burcu Akinci
Burcu Akinci Carnegie Mellon University
Rafael Sacks
Rafael Sacks Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Lucio Soibelman
Lucio Soibelman University of Southern California

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