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Jorge Lopes has a Ph.D in Construction Economics from the University of Salford, UK (1997). He is coordinator professor in the Department of Construction and Planning (Department coordinator in 1998-2014 and 2022-2023) at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal. Jorge Lopes’ main scientific areas of interest are construction macroeconomics, project management, economic and financial appraisal of projects, and capital stock valuation. He is the author/ co-author of 80 refereed scientific publications (journal papers, book chapters and conference proceedings), of these, 33 are indexed in Scopus and/or WoS. He is Editorial Board/ Topical Advisor Panel member of 4 scientific journals: “International Journal of Strategic Property Management”; “Buildings”; “Sustainability”; and “Frontiers in Built Environment (construction management section), and was member of the Panel of Referees of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Foundation Research Paper Series, in the period 2000-2004. He has also undertaken 90 review assignments in 19 indexed journals. He was member of the Management Team of the W55-W65 Task Group 81 “Global Construction Data” (formerly W55-W65 Task Group 31 “Macroeconomic Data for the Construction Industry”) of the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, in the period 1998-2016. He collaborated in the World Bank’s “Doing Business” project (construction sector in Portugal), annual editions 2005-2022, and was consultant and adviser of the Road Institute of Cape
Verde, 2008-2010.

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Employment (1)

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança: Braganca, Bragança, PT

1997-02 to present | Professor (Construction and Planning)
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Education and qualifications (1)

University of Salford: Salford, Greater Manchester, GB

1993-01 to 1997-07 | Ph.D (Construction Economics)
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Works (37)

A MODEL FOR CONSTRUCTION SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE-INCOME SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Technological and Economic Development of Economy
2024-05-17 | Journal article
Contributors: Jorge Lopes; Nerija Banaitienė
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ESTIMATES OF CONSTRUCTION INFRASTRUCTURE STOCK FOR CAPE VERDE: 1980–2019

JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
2024-04-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Jorge Lopes; Admir Tavares
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Technical and Financial Feasibility Analysis of Rainwater Harvesting Using Conventional or Green Roofs in an Industrial Building

Sustainability (Switzerland)
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85169149809

Part of ISSN: 20711050
Contributors: Silva, F.; Calheiros, C.S.C.; Albuquerque, A.; Lopes, J.P.; Antão-Geraldes, A.M.
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Atualizações de Revisão de Preços comparadas com custos reais de mercado(s) dos materiais: Estudo de Caso

Engenharia Civil UM
2023-12-31 | Journal article
Contributors: R.A.F. De Oliveira; M.I. Abreu; J. Lopes
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CHOREOGRAPHING NETWORK-BASED INFLUENCES ON THE HOMEOWNERS’ DECISION JOURNEY ABOUT ENERGY-RELATED RENOVATIONS

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85134626654

Part of ISSN: 17433541 1746448X
Contributors: Abreu, M.I.; de Oliveira, R.A.F.; Lopes, J.
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Construction in the economy and in national development

Research Companion to Construction Economics
2022 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85130271757

Contributors: Lopes, J.
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Housing energy-related renovations from a lifestyle and social standards perspective: insights from Portuguese homeowners

E3S Web of Conferences
2022 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85146884261

Part of ISSN: 22671242 25550403
Contributors: Abreu, M.I.; de Oliveira, R.A.F.; Lopes, J.
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PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURE WAREHOUSE CONVERSION PROJECT: A CASE STUDY,O PLANEAMENTO E GESTÃO DE PROJETO E OBRA NA ADAPTAÇÃO DE UM ARMAZÉM AGRÍCOLA NUMA CAPELA: ESTUDO DE CASO

REHABEND
2022 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85142234382

Part of ISSN: 23868198
Contributors: Oliveira, R.A.F.; Abreu, M.I.; Lopes, J.
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A Staged Approach for Energy Retrofitting an Old Service Building: A Cost-Optimal Assessment

Energies
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Lopes, Jorge; Oliveira, Rui A. F.; Banaitiene, Nerija; Banaitis, Audrius
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Insights from a project procurement strategy through an action research

Procedia Computer Science
2021 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85105670602

Part of ISSN: 18770509
Contributors: de Oliveira, R.A.F.; Lopes, J.; Abreu, M.I.
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LOCAL GOVERNANCE and NETWORK-BASED POLICIES for HOUSING ENERGY-RELATED RENOVATIONS: INSIGHTS from A PORTUGUESE CASE

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85121819862

Part of ISSN: 17433541 1746448X
Contributors: Abreu, M.I.; De oliveira, R.A.F.; Lopes, J.
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Sustainability Perspective to Support Decision Making in Structural Retrofitting of Buildings: A Case Study

Systems
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Oliveira, Rui A. F.; Lopes, Jorge P.; Abreu, Maria Isabel
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EVALUATION OF COST-OPTIMAL RETROFIT INVESTMENT IN BUILDINGS: THE CASE OF BRAGANÇA FIRE STATION, PORTUGAL

International Journal of Strategic Property Management
2021-07-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Sónia Cova; Carlos Andrade; Orlando Soares; Jorge Lopes
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Some refurbishment particularities: An older building case study

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
2020 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85085551048

Part of ISSN: 1757899X 17578981
Contributors: Oliveira, R.A.F.; Lopes, J.; Abreu, M.I.
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Use of building information modeling in building management retrofitting projects: Case studies,Utilização de building information modeling na gestão de obras de reabilitação de edifícios: Casos de estudo

REHABEND
2020 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85100399176

Part of ISSN: 23868198
Contributors: Pinto, R.; Oliveira, R.; Lopes, J.
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Younger vs. older homeowners in building energy-related renovations: Learning from the Portuguese case

Energy Reports
2020 | Journal article
Contributors: Abreu, Maria Isabel; de Oliveira, Rui A. F.; Lopes, Jorge
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Energy-related housing renovations from an everyday life perspective: Learning from Portuguese homeowners

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85076606293

Part of ISSN: 17433541 1746448X
Contributors: Abreu, M.I.; De Oliveira, R.A.F.; Lopes, J.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY QUALITY: SOBANE METHODOLOGY ADAPTED TO CANTEENS

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT (ICEE)
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Bellizzi, Yasmin; Ribeiro, Luis Frolen; Lopes, Jorge; Medeiros, Arthur
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Estimating the built environment stock in Cape Verde

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Lopes, Jorge Pedro; Oliveira, Rui Alexandre; Abreu, Maria Isabel
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THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA (REVISITED)

Icee International Conference on Energy & Environment
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Lopes, Jorge; Oliveira, Rui; Abreu, M. Isabel
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A SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OLD BUILDING RETROFIT PROJECTS IN HISTORICAL CENTRES: THE CASE OF PORTUGAL

International Journal of Strategic Property Management
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Oliveira, Rui A. F.; Lopes, Jorge; Sousa, Hipolito; Abreu, Maria Isabel
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Attitudes and practices of homeowners in the decision-making process for building energy renovation

Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Abreu, Maria Isabel; Oliveira, Rui; Lopes, Jorge
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The sustainability of the construction industry in Sub-saharan Africa: some new evidence from recent data

Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Lopes, Jorge; Oliveira, Rui; Abreu, M. Isabel
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Development of a conceptual critical success factors model for construction projects: A case of lithuania

Procedia Engineering
2013 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84891684980

Part of ISSN: 18777058
Contributors: Gudiene, N.; Banaitis, A.; Banaitiene, N.; Lopes, J.
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Construction in the economy and its role in Socio-Economic development

New Perspectives on Construction in Developing Countries
2012 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-84920667617

Contributors: Lopes, J.
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Is There a Causal Relation Between Construction Activity and the Portuguese Economy? An Econometric Empirical Application

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 10TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
2011 | Journal article
Contributors: Nunes, Alcina; Lopes, Jorge; Balsa, Carlos
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THE LONG-RUN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMY IN CAPE VERDE

International Journal of Strategic Property Management
2011 | Journal article
Contributors: Lopes, Jorge; Nunes, Alcina; Balsa, Carlos
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The perception and management of risk in Lithuanian construction company

10th International Conference Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques
2010 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84908884569

Contributors: Banaitiene, N.; Banaitis, A.; Norkus, A.; Lopes, J.
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THE PERCEPTION AND MANAGEMENT OF RISK IN LITHUANIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

MODERN BUILDING MATERIALS, STRUCTURES AND TECHNIQUES, 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010, VOL I
2010 | Journal article
Contributors: Banaitiene, Nerija; Banaitis, Audrius; Norkus, Arturas; Lopes, Jorge
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Investment in construction and economic growth A long-term perspective

Economics for the Modern Built Environment
2009 | Journal article
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Investment in construction and economic growth: A long-term perspective

Economics for the Modern Built Environment
2008 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85145541588

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Investment in construction and economic growth: A long-term perspective

Economics for the Modern Built Environment
2008 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-84911198101

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Energetic rehabilitation in buildings: Cost-effective solutions to minimise thermal bridging

COBRA 2006 - Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84859044727

Contributors: Abreu, M.I.; Lopes, J.
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Moving from production to services: A built environment cluster framework

International Journal of Strategic Property Management
2006 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-33748323253

Part of ISSN: 16489179 1648715X
Contributors: Carassus, J.; Andersson, N.; Kaklauskas, A.; Lopes, J.; Manseau, A.; Ruddock, L.; De Valence, G.
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The construction sector and economic development: the 'Bon curve'

Construction Management and Economics
2006 | Journal article
Contributors: Ruddock, Les; Lopes, Jorge
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Investment in construction and economic growth in developing countries

Building Research & Information
2002 | Journal article
Contributors: Lopes, J; Ruddock, L; Ribeiro, FL
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The construction industry and macroeconomy in Sub-Saharan Africa post 1970

Construction Management and Economics
1998 | Journal article
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Peer review (78 reviews for 14 publications/grants)

Review activity for Applied sciences. (4)
Review activity for Buildings. (31)
Review activity for Coatings. (1)
Review activity for Economies. (1)
Review activity for Energies. (6)
Review activity for Energy and buildings. (5)
Review activity for Engineering, construction and architectural management. (11)
Review activity for Habitat international. (1)
Review activity for Journal of building engineering. (3)
Review activity for Journal of risk and financial management. (2)
Review activity for Land. (1)
Review activity for Safety. (2)
Review activity for Sensors. (2)
Review activity for Sustainability. (8)