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  1. Ofori, G. and Toor, S. R. (2009) (Keynote Paper) Project leadership: A global study of new trends. Proceedings of the 3rd international Conference on Construction Engineering and Management (ICCEM) & the 5th International Conference on Construction Project Management (ICCPM), May 27-30, 2000, Jeju, South Korea.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2008) Vigilant corporate leadership: A key to veritable performance of construction-related organizations in Singapore. Proceedings of ‘LEAD2008: The Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management in Construction’, October 16-19, 2008, South Lake, Tahoe, USA.

 

  1. Ofori, G. and Toor, S.R. (2008) (Keynote Paper) Cosmopolitan leadership: A vehicle to leading cross-cultural issues in multi-national joint ventures. Proceedings of ‘The 4th international conference on multi-national joint venture for construction works’, October 30-31, 2008, Taiwan, Taiwan.

 

  1. Ofori, G. and Toor, S. R. (2008) (Keynote Paper) Leadership and transformation of quantity surveying. Proceedings of ‘The QSIC 2008: The Quantity Surveying International Convention Construction Contract and Cost Management: The Next Generation’, October 21-22, 2008, Kula Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

  1. Ofori, G. and Toor, S. R. (2008) (Keynote Paper) Leadership in sustainability in construction. In: Proceedings of the CIOB international construction conference on ‘Construction: Regional outlook and sustainability’, February 20, 2008, Singapore.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G., Ling, F.Y.Y. (2008) Globalizing or localizing: Lessons for sustainable geographical diversification. Proceedings of ‘The CRIOCM-2008 International Symposium on ‘Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate’, October 31 to November 03, 2008, Beijing, China.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2008) Passing the leadership wisdom: Developing the future generations of leaders in construction. Proceedings of ‘The CRIOCM-2008 International Symposium on ‘Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate’, October 31 to November 03, 2008, Beijing, China.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Naqvi, Q. A. (2008) Emerging trends for developing and sustaining the competitive advantage. Proceedings of ‘The SAICON – 2008: The 1st International Conference of the South Asia Chapter of AGBA on Globalization & Change: Issues, Concerns & Impact’, 12-14 November, 2008, Islamabad, Pakistan.

 

  1. Naqvi, Q. A. and Toor, S. R. (2008) Role of technology in improving the supply chain: Some lessons from Thailand industrial sector. Proceedings of ‘The SAICON – 2008: The 1st International Conference of the South Asia Chapter of AGBA on Globalization & Change: Issues, Concerns & Impact’, 12-14 November, 2008, Islamabad, Pakistan..

 

  1. Ofori, G. and Toor, S. R. (2008) Leading the development of sustainable organizations. In: Carter, K., Ogunlana, S.O., and Kaka, A. (Eds.) Proceedings of ‘The CIB Joint W065/W055 International Symposium: Transformation through construction’, November 17-19, 2008, Dubai, UAE, ISBN 978-0-9561067-0-4.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2008) Role of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in leadership effectiveness. In: Carter, K., Ogunlana, S.O., and Kaka, A. (Eds.) Proceedings of ‘The CIB Joint W065/W055 International Symposium: Transformation through construction’, November 17-19, 2008, Dubai, UAE, ISBN 978-0-9561067-0-4.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2008) What it takes to be a women leader? Breaking the glass ceiling or solving the labyrinth. In: Toor, S. R., Lim, T. H., B., Pantelic, J., and Ruixin, L. (Eds.) Proceedings of 2nd BRSNet Research Symposium on ‘Sustainability in design, construction, management and environment. March 28, 2008, Singapore.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2008) Grounded theory as the most appropriate methodology for leadership research in the construction industry. In: Haigh, R. and Amaratunga, D. (Eds.) CIB international conference on building education and research: ‘Building resilience’ (1816-1831), 11-15 February, 2008, Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-1-905732-39-5.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2008) Authentic and ethical leadership: A survey of Pakistan construction sector. In Proceedings of the COMSATS international conference on management (CICM), January 02-03, 2008, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

  1. Toor, S. R.  (2008) Management from Islamic perspective: An historic opportunity, a timely challenge. In Proceedings of the COMSATS international conference on management (CICM), January 02-03, 2008, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2007) Live your legacy, that is what you leave: Future aspirations of leaders of Singapore construction industry. In: Proceedings of the Construction Management and Economics (CME) 25th anniversary conference on ‘Past, present and future’, July 16-18, 2007, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2007) Leadership research in the construction industry: A review of empirical work and possible future directions. In: Proceedings of the Construction Management and Economics (CME) 25th anniversary conference on ‘Past, present and future’, July 16-18, 2007, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2007) Ethics and authenticity of leadership in the construction industry. In: Haupt, T.C. and Milford, R. (Eds.) Proceedings of CIB World Building Congress on ‘Construction for development’, May 14-18, 2007, Cape Town, South Africa. ISBN 1-920-01704-6

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2007) Cross-cultural research in the construction industry: A review of the literature and future research directions. In: proceedings of 8th Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Doctoral Students Conference, July 29-August 04, 2007, Tokyo, Japan.

 

  1. Toor, S. R., Ofori, G., and Das, S., (2008), “Developing construction professionals of 21st century: A renewed vision for leadership”, Proc. of the International Conference on Civil Engineering in the New Millennium: Opportunities and Challenges" (CENeM-2007), 150-year anniversary conference at Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, India, Vol. II, pp. 1019-1032, January 11-14, 2007, Shibpur, Howra, India..

 

  1. Toor, S. R. (2007) Return of the leader from your own inside. Presented at the 1st In-House Research Symposium in the Built Environment, March 2007, Dept. of Building, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

 

  1. Toor, S. R and Ogunlana, S. O., and Das, S. (2007) Perception of Thai professionals on key performance indicators (KPIs) for mega construction projects. In: Ahmed, S. M., Azhar, S., and Mohamed, S. (Eds.) Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-IV) on ‘Accelerating Innovation in Engineering, Management and Technology’, July 11-13, 2007, Gold Coast, Australia. ISBN: 1-884342-02-1.

 

  1. Toor, S. R.  (2007) Islamic leadership theory: Exploring the extra dimensions. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Management in Islamic Perspective, May 15-16, 2007, International Islamic University (IIUM), Kula Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2006) In quest of leadership in construction industry: New arenas, new challenges! In: Dulaimi, M. (Editor) Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation, and Management (CCIM), November 26-29, 2006, Dubai, UAE. ISBN: 0-947974-53-9

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2006) An antecedental model for leadership development. In: Pietroforte, R., De Angelis, E., and Polverino, F. (Eds.) Proceedings of the Joint CIB W65/W55/W86 Symposium, Construction in 21st Century: Local and global challenges, October 18-20, 2006, Rome, Italy, ISBN: 88-495-1339-9.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. (2006) Leadership flashback: An antecedental perspective to authentic leadership development. In: Proceedings of the Second Biennial Gallup Leadership Institute Summit”, October 07-09, 2006, Washington D.C., USA.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G., and Thanachart R. (2006) ‘Significants’ of leader’s life. In: Proceedings of the 12th Asia Pacific Management Conference on ‘Managing competitiveness in the knowledge economy’, November 17-19, 2006, Bangkok, Thailand. ISBN: 974-8257-30-4

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2006) Leadership motives: Moving one step further. In: Kanok-Nukulchai, W., Munasinghe, W., and Anwar, N. (Eds.) Proceedings of the Tenth East-Asia Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-10), (111-118), August 03-05, 2006, Bangkok, Thailand. ISBN 974-8257-25-8.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (2006) Role of parents in developing leaders. In: Proceedings of the “7th Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Doctoral Students Conference, July 17-21, 2006, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

 

  1. Toor, S. R and Ogunlana, S. O. (2006) Successful project leadership: Understanding the personality traits and organizational factors. In: proceedings of CIB-W107, International Symposium, Construction in Developing Economies: New Issues and Challenges, 18-20 January, 2006, Chile, Santiago.

 

  1. Toor, S. R and Ogunlana, S. O. (2006) Conquering the construction battle: Overcoming the problems on large construction projects in a developing economy. In: Torrance, J.V., Adnan, H., and Takim, R. (Editors) Proceedings of the International Conference in Built Environment (ICiBE 2006), June 13-15, 2006, Kula Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

  1. Toor, S. R and Ogunlana, S. O. (2006) Managing the communication and coordination interfaces in large and international construction projects. In: Kanok-Nukulchai, W., Munasinghe, W., and Anwar, N. (Eds.) Proceedings of the Tenth East-Asia Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-10), (175-182), August 03-05, Bangkok, Thailand. ISBN 974-8257-25-8.

 

  1. Toor, S. R., Lai, R., and Asad, U. (2006) A vigilant project manager; An extra eye in managing the design on construction projects. In: Proceeding of the Presented in the “SPMI Annual Symposium, November 08, 2006, Singapore.

 

  1. Toor, S. R and Ogunlana, S. O. (2005) What is crucial for success: Investigating the critical success factors and key performance indicators for mega construction projects. In: Proceeding of the SPMI Annual Symposium, October 12, 2005, Singapore.

 

  1. Rizwan, S. A., Toor, S.R. and Ahmad, H. (2004) Using locally available fly ash for modifying concrete properties. Proceedings of 69th Annual session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, Vol. 69, April 6-9, 2004, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

  1. Rizwan, S. A., Toor, S.R. and Ahmad, H. (2004) Exploiting the huge resources
    of lime in Pakistan for construction industry. Proceedings of 69th Annual session of Pakistan Engineering Congress, Vol. 69, April 6-9, 2004, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (Under Preparation) Innovation in Management: How AEC firms in Singapore do it. For Global Innovation in Construction Conference, September 13-16, 2009, Loughbrough, UK.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. and Ofori, G. (Under Preparation) Leadership for Service Innovation in Construction. For Global Innovation in Construction Conference, September 13-16, 2009, Loughbrough, UK.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. (Under Preparation) What makes an authentic project leader? Findings of a global survey. For LEAD2009, November 05-07, 2009, South Lake, Tahoe, USA.

 

  1. Toor, S. R. (Under Preparation) Authentic leadership development: A study of construction leaders in Singapore. For LEAD2009, November 05-07, 2009, South Lake, Tahoe, USA.