Design, Construction and Planning
Bryan Franz Research Group
Led by Bryan Franz · Construction Management
What we study
The Franz Lab studies how teams work together in building projects, focusing on methods like Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery. They analyze communication networks and team skills to improve project success.
What working here is like
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- Papers
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Recent papers, explained
- Comparing Vulnerability to Adverse Events in Construction Processes Performed by Human–Robot Collaboration and Traditional Crews: A Case Study in Drywall Finishing
2026 · Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Compares how human-robot teams and traditional crews handle disruptions in drywall finishing tasks.
- Hybrid Work For Three Generations: A Case Study on Communication in an A&D Firm
2026 · Journal of Interior Design
Examines how Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials collaborate in hybrid workplaces in architecture and design firms.
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- Classification of construction professionals’ attitudes toward using robots in applications of Human Robot Collaboration
2025 · Journal of Information Technology in Construction
Classifies construction professionals' views on using robots in human-robot collaboration projects.
- AI Integration in Construction Education: A Survey on Awareness, Attitudes, and Implementation of AI among US and International Faculties
2025 · Journal of Civil Engineering Education
Surveys US and international construction faculty on their awareness, attitudes, and use of AI in education.
- Exploring pathways to project success through project delivery team integration: a qualitative comparative analysis
2023 · Construction Management and Economics
Identifies key factors for successful project outcomes by analyzing integration strategies in US construction projects.
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