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Dr An Le PhD, AFHEA

Lecturer in Quantity Surveying

Doctoral Co-Supervisor
School of Built Environment

Dr. An holds degrees in Quantity Surveying (BQSurv) and Construction Management (MSc, PhD). She instructs courses in both Quantity Surveying and Project Management. Additionally, she is recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK (FHEA), and contributes to the Vietnam BIM Academic Forum and the CIBTG124 (Net Zero Carbon Building) working group. Her research focuses on construction project management, cost management, sustainable construction, well-being in construction, construction innovation, Building Information Modelling, stakeholder engagement, climate change adaptation and zero-carbon buildings.



Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +6492136147
    Location: 3.54, QA Building, Level 3
    Campus: Auckland

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Ƶ (2021)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, Higher Education Academy (Associate Member/Fellow) (2021)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, Ƶ

Prizes and Awards

  • A finalist in the CIB Best Doctoral Dissertation Award 2022 - The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (2022)
  • 2020 Head of School Post Graduate Excellence Award Cup - School of Built Environment (2020)
  • One of the ten of the most influential and topical papers: the 40th Anniversary of the International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation - The 40th Anniversary of the International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation (2022)
  • Editor's choice article for the paper titled: "Policy Mapping for Net-Zero Carbon Building: Insights from Developed Countries" - Buildings journal (2025)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

- Construction Management, Construction Project Management

- Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Planning and Scheduling

- Stakeholder engagement, Procurement and Contract in Construction

- Sustainability, Green Building, Zero-carbon buildings, Climate Change adaptation

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Building (120200): Building Construction Management and Project Planning (120201): Built Environment And Design (120000): Quantity Surveying (120203)

Research Projects

Completed Projects

Project Title: Development of a behaviour change intervention for transforming the residential construction sector: A case study on the applications of 3D printing in New Zealand

New Zealand's smaller construction firms primarily rely on traditional methods, slowing the adoption of innovative technologies like 3D printing. Recent findings suggest that the industry's reluctance to embrace 3D printing stems from concerns like high costs, risk aversion, and limited understanding of the technology's benefits. This study aims to promote the use of 3D printing in New Zealand's residential construction. Using the Behaviour Change Wheel framework, the research will identify behaviours hindering 3D printing adoption, recognise key industry figures who can drive change, develop practical tools, including a VR training programme, and evaluate the effectiveness of these tools. The research process involves a literature review and stakeholder survey to understand the barriers, interviews with industry leaders to design interventions, and a VR trial with construction companies to test and refine the solutions. Expected outcomes include faster and more efficient house construction, strengthened local 3D printing firms, improved visualisation tools, and increased awareness and education about 3D printing benefits. Project Team: Dr Don Samarasinghe (Project Leader), Dr Zhenan Feng, Dr An Le and Dr Nic Bao (RMIT University, Australia)
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Date Range: 2023 - 2023

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Research Outputs

Journal

Bui, T., Domingo, N., & Le, A. (2025). Factors Affecting the Selection of Sustainable Construction Materials: A Ƶ in New Zealand. Buildings. 15(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Priyan, P., Le, A., Domingo, N., & To, THQ. (2025). Zero-carbon refurbishment: current practices and attitudes from a New Zealand interview study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation.
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Liang, J., Vishnupriya, V., Le, A., & Shen, X. (2025). Future directions for advancing Green Star NZ to achieve zero-carbon goals: insights from industry professionals. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 43(8), 41-58
[Journal article]Authored by: Le, T., Vishnu, P.
Tong, N., Domingo, N., & Le, A. (2024). Decision support tool for designing out waste: a conceptual framework. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment.
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Tong, N., Domingo, N., & Le, A. (2024). Construction waste management in residential green buildings in New Zealand. Built Environment Project and Asset Management.
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Mahmoodi, M., Rasheed, E., & Le, A. (2024). Systematic Review on the Barriers and Challenges of Organisations in Delivering New Net Zero Emissions Buildings. Buildings. 14(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: Le, T., Rasheed, E.
Le, ATH., & Sutrisna, M. (2024). Project cost control system and enabling-factors model: PLS-SEM approach and importance-performance map analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 31(6), 2513-2535
[Journal article]Authored by: Le, T., Sutrisna, M.
Le, A., Rodrigo, N., Domingo, N., & Senaratne, S. (2023). Policy Mapping for Net-Zero-Carbon Buildings: Insights from Leading Countries. Buildings. 13(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Park, K. (2023). Development and application of a framework for managing school buildings: A case study in New Zealand. Journal of Building Engineering. 77
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Rasheed, E.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Macgregor, C., & Potangaroa, R. (2022). Developing a Framework for Construction Sector Capacity. Construction Economics and Building. 22(4), 17-35
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Potangaroa, R.
Aigwi, IE., Nwadike, AN., Le, ATH., Rotimi, FE., Sorrell, T., Jafarzadeh, R., . . . Rotimi, J. (2022). Prioritising optimal underutilised historical buildings for adaptive reuse: a performance-based MCDA framework validation in Auckland, New Zealand. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. 11(2), 181-204
[Journal article]Authored by: Le, T., Rotimi, J.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Park, K. (2022). Strategic collaboration in managing existing buildings in New Zealand's state schools: school managers' perspectives. Construction Management and Economics. 40(3), 173-185
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Rasheed, E.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Park, K. (2022). Maturity model of building maintenance management for New Zealand’s state schools. Building Research and Information. 50(4), 438-451
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Rasheed, E.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Rasheed, EO., & Park, KS. (2021). Building and property management framework for state schools in New Zealand. Facilities. 39(3-4), 172-195
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Rasheed, E.
Le, ATH., Park, KS., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Mithraratne, N. (2021). Sustainable refurbishment for school buildings: a literature review. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 39(1), 5-19
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Rasheed, E.
Le, ATH., Park, KS., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Mithraratne, N. (2018). Sustainable refurbishment for school buildings: a literature review. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 39(1), 5-19 Retrieved from https://www-emerald-com.ezproxy.massey.ac.nz/insight/content/doi/10.1108/ijbpa-01-2018-0009/full/html
[Journal article]Authored by: Le, T., Rasheed, E.

Conference

Tong, N., Domingo, N., & Le, A. (2025). Multi-criteria Decision-Making for Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Review. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Vol. 591 LNCE (pp. 1197 - 1206).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Bui, T., Domingo, N., & Le, A. (2025). A Conceptual Framework for Selecting Sustainable Construction Materials. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Vol. 591 LNCE (pp. 44 - 51).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Jayasinghe, ID., Domingo, N., Le, A., & Potangaroa, R. (2024). A Bibliometric Analysis of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Research in the Construction Industry. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Vol. 480 (pp. 445 - 458).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Potangaroa, R.Edited by: Shahzad, W.
Tong, N., Domingo, N., & Hoai Le, AT. (2023). CONSTRUCTION WASTE ESTIMATION METHODS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW. World Construction Symposium. Vol. 1 (pp. 420 - 431).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T.
Hoai Le, AT., Phung, Q., Nguyen, TX., & Nguyen, TL. (2022). Establishing a Collaboration Model for BIM Training Program in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): A Vietnam case study. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. Vol. 1101
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Le, T.
Hoai Le, AT., Domingo, N., & Sutrisna, M. (2022). Construction industry classification systems: Defining the construction sector in New Zealand. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. Vol. 1101
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Sutrisna, M.
Aigwi, IE., Rotimi, J., Jafarzadeh, R., Sorrell, T., Nwadike, AN., Le, A., . . . Kahandawa, R. (2020). Application of a performance-based framework to prioritise underutilised historical buildings for adaptive reuse in Auckland, New Zealand. Proceedings of the International Conference of Architectural Science Association. Vol. 2020-November (pp. 181 - 190).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Le, T., Rotimi, J.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Park, KS. (2019). Effective Property Maintenance Management for State-Schools in New Zealand: Issues and Challenges. CIB World Building Congress 2019, Hong Kong SAR, China, 17 – 21 June 2019. : CIB World Building Congress 2019
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Le, T.
Nguyen, BN., Nguyen, TQ., Brooks, T., & Le, ATH.The content of BIM short courses in Vietnam: current approaches and recommendations. Conference: The 42nd Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference 2018At: Singapore.
[Conference]Authored by: Le, T.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Park, KS.Building Maintenance Cost Planning and Estimating: A Literature Review. 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Belfast, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 707-716.. (pp. 707 - 716).
[Conference]Authored by: Le, T.
Le, ATH., Domingo, N., Rasheed, E., & Park, KS. (2018). Building maintenance cost planning and estimating: A literature review. Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, ARCOM 2018. (pp. 697 - 706).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Rasheed, E.
Nguyen, QT., Le, THA., & Nguyen, BN.Time delays causes in Construction Project in Hanoi, Vietnam: Contractors’ Perspective. 13th International Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Safety of Mega Cities in Asia Conference.
[Conference]Authored by: Le, T.
An, LTH.Utilizing Building Information Modeling in Vietnam’s Construction Industry. 12th the Management in Construction Research Association (MiCRA 2013).
[Conference]Authored by: Le, T.
Le, THA., & Phung, AQ.Solutions for a higher living quality for people in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. 12th International Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Safety of Mega Cities in Asia - USCMA 2013. (pp. 85 - 95).
[Conference]Authored by: Le, T.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 9 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Dinithi Piyumra Raigama Acharige - Doctor of Philosophy
    Retrofitting existing buildings to adopt climatic changes in New Zealand
  • Karmila Seran - Doctor of Philosophy
    Risk Management Framework for Renewable Energy Infrastructures Project in Indonesia to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
  • Daniel Chinounye - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development of a framework to enhance productivity in the alliance delivery model in New Zealand construction industry
  • Anjalee Sinhalage - Doctor of Philosophy
    Cost-Effective Strategies for 3D Concrete Printing in Affordable Housing in New Zealand and Australia
  • Hamid Peivastehgar - Doctor of Philosophy
    Construction Sector Capacity and Capability Modeling - A study of Construction Value Chains
  • Emma Tong - Doctor of Philosophy
    A decision support tool for Designing out Waste (DoW) of residential projects in New Zealand
  • Masoud Mahmoodi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Stakeholder Collaboration Framework for Successful Delivery of Net Zero Emissions Residential Buildings in New Zealand
  • Margaret Stefanitsis - Doctor of Philosophy
    Inaccessibility to the Built Environment for Mobility Challenged People: Introducing Enforceable Accessibility to Public Buildings into New Zealand’s Law.
  • Iresha Jayasinghe - Doctor of Philosophy
    Develop a framework to select the best collaborative procurement method for vertical sector projects in New Zealand.

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