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Biography
An experienced lecturer in Construction Management and Engineering at the University of Limerick, Michael is a research-focused academic with a demonstrated history of working in higher education across Ireland and the UK. His research interests and background areas include Stakeholder Management and Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, Health and Safety, Sustainability and Site Management. Michael completed his PhD in Construction and Project Management at Queen’s University Belfast, and this is complemented with an MSc in Construction and Project Management, a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, and a Postgraduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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External Stakeholder Identification on Urban Construction Projects in Ireland
Curran, M. R. & Spillane, J. P., 2026, Coresource 4. CRC Press, p. 113-130 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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ADVANCING OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF POTENTIAL CHALLENGES TO ADDRESS IRELAND'S SOCIAL HOUSING CRISIS
O'Neill, A. D., Spillane, J. P. & Curran, M. R., 2025, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2025 - Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference. Thomson, C. & Neilson, C. J. (eds.). Association of Researchers in Construction Management, p. 567-576 10 p. (Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2025 - Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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DRIVE-IN DRIVE-OUT WORK AND TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION: IMPACTS ON THE WELLBEING OF IRISH CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
Moloney, D., Curran, M. R., Spillane, J. P. & Bradley, J. G., 2025, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2025 - Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference. Thomson, C. & Neilson, C. J. (eds.). Association of Researchers in Construction Management, p. 359-368 10 p. (Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2025 - Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Follow me or get out of my way! Leadership styles in the Irish construction industry
Sexton, K., Curran, M. R., Spillane, J. P. & Bradley, J. G., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Municipal Engineer.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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IS A COMPRESSED WORKWEEK VIABLE FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN THE IRISH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? AN EXPLORATORY STUDY INTO A FOUR-DAY WEEK
Fitzpatrick, C., Curran, M. R., Clarke-Hagan, D., Spillane, J. P. & Bradley, J. G., 2024, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2024 - Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference. Thomson, C. & Neilson, C. J. (eds.). Association of Researchers in Construction Management, p. 309-318 10 p. (Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2024 - Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review