Staff Profile:Professor Will Hughes

Name:

Professor Will Hughes

Job Title:

School Director of International Relations, Professor of Construction Management and Economics

Responsibilities:

I am Professor of Construction Management and Economics and School Director of International Relations of the School of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, having started my career as a joiner in the West Midlands.

External Responsibilities:

• Involvement in the committee of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) and maintain the CM Abstracts

• Participation in working commissions W-55 Building Economics and W-65 Organization and Management of CIB,  International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction

Areas of Interest:

Will Hughes is Professor of Construction Management and Economics at the School of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading and Editor-in-Chief of the leading international journal, Construction Management and Economics. He carries out research in the field of construction procurement and project organization. This research includes the control and management of building contracts, the management of design in construction, the analysis of organizational structure and the analysis of procurement systems. The focus of his work is the commercial processes of structuring, negotiating, recording and enforcing business deals in construction.

Career path
My career in construction began as a trainee joiner in 1972. Through part-time study, I earned an ONC in Construction, which qualified me for university entrance. This led to an honours degree in Building Technology from UMIST, followed by a research assistantship with Professor Peter Burberry, in which we investigated the relationship between design and construction for the Building Research Establishment. Subsequently I took up a research fellowship in the Department of Surveying at Liverpool Polytechnic (now Liverpool John Moores University) with Professor Anthony Walker, on an SERC project looking at organizational effectiveness in construction projects. I then undertook a lectureship in the same department for five years while studying part time for a PhD, which was completed in 1989, on the topic of Organizational Analysis of Building Projects. On completion of the PhD I moved to the University of Reading to take up a lectureship on Construction Law, with a focus on contracts and procurement that has underpinned my work ever since.

I have co-authored seven books on construction management and contractual issues, including a best-selling text book, Construction Contracts: Law and Management that is an essential text in most universities running such courses. Now in its fourth edition it has been reprinted every year since it was first published in 1992. I am editor-in-chief of the international refereed journal Construction Management and Economics, a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Construction Research and the Journal of Asian Architectural and Building Research, as well as an editorial adviser to Taylor & Francis, the leading publisher in this field, see Publications

Research groups / Centres:

• Innovative Construction Research Centre
• Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) Grand Challenge Project
• Health and Care Infrastructure Research and Innovation Centre

Publications:

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Number of items: 85.

2011

• Laryea, S., Leiringer, R. T. F. and Hughes, W., eds. (2011) Proceedings of the West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference 2011. Proceedings of the WABER Conference 2011. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, Accra, Ghana, pp991. ISBN 9780956606013 (In Press)
• Laryea, S. and Hughes, W. (2011) Risk and price in the bidding process of contractors. Journal of Construction and Engineering Management, 137 (4). pp. 248-258. ISSN 0733-9364
• Gruneberg, S. and Hughes, W. (2011) A review of performance-based contracting. RICS Research. Report. Royal Institution of Chartered Suveyors, London. pp82. ISBN 9781842196236
• Laryea, S., Leiringer, R. T. F. and Hughes, W., eds. (2011) Keynotes, programme and abstracts of the West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference 2011. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, Accra, Ghana, pp141. ISBN 9780956606020
• Laryea, S. and Hughes, W. (2011) Negotiating access into firms: obstacles and strategies. In: 6th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organisation, 13-16 April 2011, Copenhagen, Demmark, pp. 577-586.

2010

• Hughes, W., Kwawu, W. and Hillig, J.-B. (2010) Contracts and incentives in the construction sector. In: Caldwell, N. and Howard, M. (eds.) Procuring complex performance. Studies of Innovation in Product-Service Management. Routledge, New York, pp. 59-77. ISBN 9780415800051
• Hughes, W. (2010) Built environment education, research and practice: integrating diverse interests to make an impact. In: West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 27-28 July 2010, Accra, Ghana, pp. 1-8.
• Laryea, S. A. (2010) Proceedings of the West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference 2010. Proceedings of the West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference 2010. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, Reading, UK, pp670. ISBN 9780956606006

2009

• Laryea, S. and Hughes, W. (2009) Commercial reviews in the tender process of contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16 (6). pp. 558-572. ISSN 0969-9988
• Laryea, S. and Hughes, W. (2009) How contractors in Ghana include risk in their bid prices. In: Procs 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, Nottingham, UK.
• Ejohwomu, O.A. and Hughes, W. (2009) Incentivization and innovation in the construction supply chain: beyond the formal communication structure (A working paper). In: Qualitative data analysis for construction research: ARCOM Doctoral Workshop, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
• Raj, S., Hillig, J.B. and Hughes, W. (2009) Responsiveness to change by standard-form contract drafters: A case study of the FIDIC White Book. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 1 (3). pp. 205-220. ISSN 1756-1450
• Hughes, W. and Laryea, S. (2009) Standardization of procurement: National or international? In: Procs of CIB Joint International Symposium: Construction facing worldwide challenges, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

2008

• Hughes, W.P. (2008) Construction supply chain management: commentary. In: O’Brien, W.J., Formoso, C.T., Vrijhoef, R. and London, K.A. (eds.) Construction Supply Chain Management Handbook. Taylor & Francis, London. ISBN 9781420047455
• Hughes, W.P. (2008) Getting your research published in refereed journals. In: Knight, A. and Ruddock, L. (eds.) Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment. Blackwell, London, pp. 193-206. ISBN 9781405161107
• Laryea, S. and Hughes, W.P. (2008) How contractors price risk in bids: theory and practice. Construction Management and Economics, 26 (9). pp. 911-924. ISSN 0144-6193
• Ejohwomu, O.A. and Hughes, W.P. (2008) Incentivization and innovation in construction supply chains. In: CIB2008: Transformation through Construction, Dubai.
• Chan, D.W.M., Chan, A.P.C., Lam, P.T.I., Chan, J.H.L., Hughes, W.P. and Ma, T. (2008) A research framework for exploring risk allocation mechanisms for target cost contracts in construction. In: CRIOCM2008 International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Beijing, China.
• Hughes, W. and Ma, T. (2008) A research framework for exploring risk allocation mechanisms for target cost contracts in construction. In: The CRIOCM2008 International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Beijing, China.
• Kwawu, W. and Hughes, W. (2008) Strategies for aligning organizational incentive systems through contracts. In: 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, Cardiff, UK, pp. 831-840.

2007

• Kwawu, W. and Hughes, W.P. (2007) Are relational and formal contracts implemented as substitutes in the UK construction industry? In: 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, Belfast, UK, pp. 97-106.
• Hughes, W.P., Ndekugri, I. and Smith, N. (2007) The engineer under FDIC's conditions of contract for construction. Construction Management and Economics, 25 (7). pp. 791-799. ISSN 0144-6193
• Hughes, W.P. (2007) The future for construction professionals in Australia. Take 5. pp. 143-160.
• Hughes, W. P., Yohannes, I. and Hillig, J.-B. (2007) Incentives in construction contracts: Should we pay for performance? In: Procs of CIB World Building Congress: Construction for development: Document Transformation Technologies, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 2272-2283.
• Hillig, J.-B. and Hughes, W.P. (2007) A look back to … 2007. RICS Construction Journal, June. pp. 22-23.
• Laryea, S., Badu, E. and Hughes, W.P. (2007) The price of risk in construction projects: Choosing of an appropriate research methodology. In: CIB World Building Congress: Construction for Development, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 51-62.
• Gruneberg, S.L., Hughes, W.P. and Ancell, D.J. (2007) Risk under performance-based contracting in the UK construction sector. Construction Management and Economics , 25 (7). pp. 691-699. ISSN 0144-6193

2006

• Hughes, W. (2006) Contract management. In: Lowe, D. and Leiringer, R. (eds.) Comercial management of projects: defining the discipline. Wiley-Blackwell, London, pp. 344-355. ISBN 9781405124508
• Ndekugri, I., Hughes, W.P. and Smith, N.J. (2006) Dispute boards on international infrastructure projects: Implications for the construction industries in developing countries. In: Procs W107 Construction in developing countries: international symposium on construction in developing economies: new issues and challenges, Santiago, Chile.
• Hughes, W. (2006) Keynote paper: The impact of on-line manuscript management on the management of a peer-reviewed journal. In: Procs International CIB Symposium: Construction in the 21st Century - Local and Global Challenge, Rome, Italy.
• Laryea, S. and Hughes, W. (2006) The price of risk in construction projects. In: 22nd Annual ARCOM Conference, Birmingham, UK, pp. 553-561.
• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P.M., Greenwood, D. and Kwawu, W. (2006) Procurement in the construction industry. Taylor and Francis, pp224. ISBN 9780415395601
• Gruneberg, S. and Hughes, W.P. (2006) Understanding construction consortia: Theory, practice and opinions. RICS Research paper series, 6 (1).

2005

• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P. and Greenwood, D. (2005) The impact of procurement method on costs of procurement. In: Combining Forces, Advancing Facilities Management and Construction through Innovation, Helsinki.
• Kwawu, W. and Hughes, W. (2005) The impact of relational contracting on the construction industry. In: ARCOM, School of Oriental and African Studies, London.
• Hilburn, H. D. and Hughes, W. (2005) Regulating professions: Shifts in codes of conduct. In: Combining Forces, Advancing Facilities Management and Construction through Innovation, Helsinki.
• Shearman, J., Hughes, W., Gilchrist, R. and Elwazani, S. (2005) Strategies for reducing construction problems on archaeological sites. In: ARCOM, School of Oriental and African Studies, London.
• Gruneberg, S. and Hughes, W.P. (2005) UK construction orders and output: A comparison of government and commercially available data 1995-2001. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 10 (2). pp. 83-94. ISSN 1366-4387

2004

• Gruneberg, S. and Hughes, W.P. (2004) Analysing the types of procurement used in the UK: a comparison of two data sets. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 9 (2). pp. 65-74. ISSN 1366-4387
• Hughes, W.P. (2004) Are bidding costs wasted? Construction Manager. p. 18.
• Gruneberg, S. and Hughes, W.P. (2004) Construction consortia: Do they serve any real purpose? In: Proceedings 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
• Hughes, W.P. (2004) Effective conference presentations. ARCOM Newsletter, 18 (3). pp. 6-7.
• Hughes, W. P., Ancell, D., Gruneberg, S. and Hirst, L. (2004) Exposing the myth of the 1:5:200 ratio relating initial cost, maintenance and staffing costs of office buildings. In: Proceedings of the 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
• Donovan, S. K. and Hughes, W. (2004) On journal publication and professional responsibilities. Area, 36 (3). pp. 325-326. ISSN 1475-4762
• Hughes, W.P. (2004) PhD studies in the built environment. In: 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Salford.

2003

• Hughes, W. P. (2003) Comparative costs of the commercial process in different construction procurement methods. In: Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions (W55; W65; W107), Singapore.
• Hughes, W.P. (2003) A comparison of two editions of the RIBA plan of work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10 (5). pp. 302-311. ISSN 0969-9988
• Hughes, W.P. and Hillebrandt, P.M. (2003) Construction industry: Historical overview and technological change. In: Mokyr, J. (ed.) The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History. Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 504-512. ISBN 9780195105070
• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P., Greenwood, D. and Kwawu, W. (2003) Developing a system for assessing the costs associated with different procurement routes in the construction industry. In: Uwakweh, B. O. and Minkarah, I. A. (eds.) Construction Innovation and Global Competitiveness, Vols 1 and 2 - the Organization and Management of Construction. Crc Press-Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, pp. 826-840. ISBN 0849314496
• Hughes, W.P. (2003) PhD supervision in the built environment. In: Building Education and Research Conference, Salford University.
• Hughes, W.P. (2003) Research tips 1: Writing a literature review. ARCOM Newsletter, 18 (1). pp. 7-8.
• Hughes, W.P. (2003) Research tips 2: Writing a literature review. ARCOM Newsletter, 18 (2). p. 5.
• Hughes, W.P. (2003) Review: Contracting for engineering and construction projects: Peter Marsh, 5th ed. International Journal of Project Management, 221 (3). p. 229. ISSN 0263-7863

2002

• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P.M., Greenwood, D.G. and Kwawu, W.E.K. (2002) Developing a system for assessing the costs associated with different procurement routes in the construction industry. In: CIB W-65 Organization and Management in Construction, 9-13 September 2002, Cincinnati, pp. 826-837.
• Mutti, C. d. N. and Hughes, W. (2002) Cash flow management in construction firms. In: 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 Sep 2002, University of Northumbria, pp. 23-32.
• Hughes, W. and Maeda, Y. (2002) Construction contract policy: do we mean what we say? RICS Research Papers, 4 (12). pp. 1-25.

2001

• Hughes, W. and Murdoch, J. R. (2001) Roles in construction projects: analysis and terminology. Construction Industry Publications, Birmingham, pp176. ISBN 1852638982
• Mutti, C. and Hughes, W. (2001) Contemporary organizational theory in the management of construction projects. In: 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, University of Salford, pp. 457-468.
• Loosemore, M. and Hughes, W. (2001) Confronting social defence mechanisms: avoiding disorganization during crises. Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, 9 (2). pp. 73-87. ISSN 1468-5973
• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P.M., Lingard, H. and Greenwood, D.G. (2001) The impact of market and supply configurations on the costs of tendering in the construction industry. In: CIB World Building Congress 2001: Performance in Product and Practice, 2-6 April 2001, Wellington New Zealand.
• Gray, C. and Hughes, W. (2001) Building design management. Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, pp177. ISBN 0750650702
• Hughes, W. (2001) Construction management abstracts : cumulative abstracts and indexes of journals in construction management, 1983-2000. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Reading, pp487. ISBN 0953416151
• Hughes, W. (2001) Evaluating plans of work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8 (4). pp. 272-283. ISSN 0969-9988
• Hughes, W. (2001) What makes a good research paper? ARCOM Newsletter, 16 (3). pp. 1-4.

2000

• Hughes, W. (2000) ARCOM construction management abstracts : cumulative abstracts and indexes of journals in construction management, 1999 update. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Reading, pp97. ISBN 9780953416134
• Murdoch, J.R. and Hughes, W. (2000) Construction contracts: law and management (3rd edition). E & F N Spon, London, pp381. ISBN 9780419261704
• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P. and Murdoch, J. (2000) The impact of contract duration on the cost of cash retention. Construction Management and Economics, 18 (1). pp. 11-14. ISSN 0144-6193
• Doyle, A. and Hughes, W. (2000) The influence of project complexity on estimating accuracy. In: 16th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 Sep 2000, Glasgow Caledonian University, pp. 623-634.
• Hillebrandt, P. M. and Hughes, W. (2000) What are the costs of procurement and who bears them? In: 2nd Int. Conf on Construction in Developing Countries, 15-17 November 2000, Gaborone, Botswana..

1999

• Hughes, W. and Shinoda, H. (1999) Achieving satisfactory contractual terms for the engineer's role. In: 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool John Moores University, pp. 597-606.
• Hughes, W., ed. (1999) ARCOM construction management abstracts 1983-1998. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Reading, pp336. ISBN 0953416119
• Hughes, W. (1999) Construction research: a field of application. Australian Institute of Building Papers, 9. pp. 51-58. ISSN 0818-0571
• Hughes, W., ed. (1999) Procs. 15th annual ARCOM conference Proceedings of the fifteenth annual conference 1999, September 15-17, Liverpool John Moores University. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Reading, pp777. ISBN 9780953416127

1998

• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P.M. and Murdoch, J. (1998) Financial protection in the UK building industry: bonds, retentions and guarantees. Taylor & Francis, London, pp208. ISBN 9780419242901
• Hughes, W., ed. (1998) Proceedings of the 14th annual ARCOM conference. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Reading, pp687. ISBN 0953416100
• Hughes, W., Hillebrandt, P. and Murdoch, J. R. (1998) Financial protection in the UK building industry: a guide for clients and the construction supply chain. Thomas Telford Publications, London, pp24. ISBN 0727727176
• Loosemore, M. and Hughes, W. (1998) Reactive crisis management in construction projects. Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, 6 (1). pp. 23-34. ISSN 1468-5973
• Lingard, H., Hughes, W. and Chinyio, E. (1998) The impact of contractor selection method on transaction costs: a review. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4 (2). pp. 89-102. ISSN 1358-9180

1997

• Hughes, W., Gray, C. and Murdoch, J. (1997) Specialist trade contracting: a review. CIRIA Publications, London, pp104. ISBN 9780860174653
• Hughes, W. (1997) Construction management contracts: law and practice. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 4 (1). pp. 59-79. ISSN 0969-9988

1996

• Murdoch, J. and Hughes, W. (1996) Construction contracts: law & management. 2nd edition. Spon Press, London, pp448. ISBN 9780419207603

1994

• Hughes, W. (1994) The PhD in construction management. In: 10th Annual ARCOM conference, 14-16 September 1994, Loughborough University, pp. 76-87.
• Hughes, W., Gray, C. and Murdoch, J. (1994) Construction subcontracts: for what we are about to receive. In: 7th Annual Construction Law Conference, "Risk, Management and Procurement in Construction", September 1994, Centre for Construction Law and Management, King's College London, pp. 413-442.

1993

• Hughes, W. (1993) Architects as conflict managers. In: CIB W-96 Architectural Management, Practice and Research, Faculteit Bouwkunde, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, pp. 33-39.

1984

• Walker, A. and Hughes, W. (1984) Private industrial project management: a systems-based case study. Construction Management and Economics, 2 (2). pp. 93-110. ISSN 1466-433X

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Qualifications:

BSc, PhD, MCIOB