Prof Valerie Francis
Honorary Professorial Fellow
Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
63 Scholarly works
7 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Strategies adopted by construction firms to overcome the challenges of adopting Industry 4.0: an Australian perspective
DOI: 10.1108/ci-11-2025-04782026
Journal article
Uptake of Industry 4.0 technologies in Australian construction firms
DOI: 10.1108/ECAM-07-2024-09762025
Journal article
A conceptual framework for Industry 4.0 acceptance and adoption in the construction industry: a systematic review
DOI: 10.1108/CI-08-2024-02332025
Journal article
Impact of COVID-19 on work and depressive symptoms among males in the Australian construction industry
DOI: 10.1108/ECAM-09-2023-09392024
Book Chapter
Commentary on Increasing Female Participation in Construction
DOI: 10.4324/9781003372462-382023
Journal article
A Conceptual Model of Cognitive and Behavioral Processes Affecting Mental Health in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Review
DOI: 10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-135512017
Research Contracts
Workforce Training Innovation Fund- Evaluation Services
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2023
Book Chapter
The confluence of Industry 4.0 and construction occupational safety, health and well-being: An overview
DOI: 10.1201/9781003213796-12023
Book
Handbook of Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the Industry 4.0 Era
DOI: 10.1201/97810032137962023
Conference Proceedings
ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF CONSTRUCTION 4.0 RELATED TECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW
2023
Book Chapter
Artificial intelligence for occupational health and safety management in construction: A systematic review
DOI: 10.1201/9781003213796-15
RECENT PROJECTS
2020
Research Contracts
Improving the Participation of Women in Apprenticeships and Traineeships in Traditionally Male Industries.
2021
Research Contracts
The Building Equality Strategic Plan: Background Review
2020
Research Contracts
Building Women for Victoria
2008
Research Contracts
Fluctuating Demands and Unexpected Events: An Action Research Approach to Improving Work-Family Interaction in Project-Based Construction Work