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- Retired Professor
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Ford, David Professor
Positions
- Professor, Civil Engineering, College of Engineering
- Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Qureshi, R. R., Ford, D. N., & Wolf, C. M.
(2024).
Descriptive design structure matrices for improved system dynamics qualitative modeling. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
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Hessami, A. R., Faghihi, V., Kim, A., & Ford, D. N.
(2020).
Evaluating planning strategies for prioritizing projects in sustainability improvement programs. Construction Management and Economics.
38(8), 726-738.
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Ford, D. N., & Wolf, C. M.
(2020).
Smart Cities with Digital Twin Systems for Disaster Management. Journal of Management in Engineering.
36(4), 04020027.
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Ford, D. N., & White, R.
(2020).
Social impact bonds: The goose and the golden eggs at risk. Systems Research and Behavioral Science.
37(2), 333-344.
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Ford, D. N.
(2019).
A system dynamics glossary. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
35(4), 369-379.
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Wang, T., Ford, D. N., Chong, H., & Zhang, W.
(2018).
Causes of delays in the construction phase of Chinese building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.
25(11), 1534-1551.
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Li, Y., Jiang, L. i., Taylor, T., & Ford, D. N.
(2018).
Impact of Labour Controls on Tipping Point Dynamics in Large Complex Projects. Systems Research and Behavioral Science.
35(6), 605-618.
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Keith, B., Ford, D. N., & Horton, R.
(2017).
Considerations in managing the fill rate of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Reservoir using a system dynamics approach. Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation.
14(1), 33-43.
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Jalili, Y., & Ford, D. N.
(2016).
Quantifying the impacts of rework, schedule pressure, and ripple effect loops on project schedule performance. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
32(1), 82-96.
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Faghihi, V., Hessami, A. R., & Ford, D. N.
(2015).
Sustainable campus improvement program design using energy efficiency and conservation. Journal of Cleaner Production.
107, 400-409.
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Taylor, T., Ford, D. N., & Reinschmidt, K. F.
(2012).
Impact of Public Policy and Societal Risk Perception on US Civilian Nuclear Power Plant Construction. Journal of construction engineering and management.
138(8), 972-981.
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Taylor, T., Ford, D. N., Yvon-Lewis, S. A., & Lindquist, E.
(2011).
Science, engineering, and technology in the policy process for mitigating natural-societal risk. 27(2), 173-194.
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Ford, D. N., & Lander, D. M.
(2011).
Real option perceptions among project managers. Risk Management: an international journal.
13(3), 122-146.
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Taylor, T., Ford, D. N., & Ford, A.
(2010).
Improving model understanding using statistical screening. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
26(1), 73-87.
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Hovmand, P. S., & Ford, D. N.
(2009).
Sequence and timing of three community interventions to domestic violence. American Journal of Community Psychology.
44(3-4), 261-272.
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Hovmand, P. S., Ford, D. N., Flom, I., & Kyriakakis, S.
(2009).
Victims arrested for domestic violence: unintended consequences of arrest policies. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
25(3), 161-181.
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Ford, D. N., & Andersen, J. M.
(2008).
Risk-Aversion in Water Allocation Policies in Semi-Arid Regions. Systems Research and Behavioral Science.
25(6), 769-782.
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Taylor, T., & Ford, D. N.
(2008).
Managing tipping point dynamics in complex construction projects. Journal of construction engineering and management.
134(6), 421-431.
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Quiroga, C., Ford, D., Taylor, T., Kranc, S., & Kraus, E.
(2008).
Construction Specification Framework for Utility Installations. Transportation Research Record.
2060(2060), 162-172.
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Lee, Z. W., Ford, D. N., & Joglekar, N.
(2007).
Effects of resource allocation policies for reducing project durations: A systems modelling approach. Systems Research and Behavioral Science.
24(6), 551-566.
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Lyneis, J. M., & Ford, D. N.
(2007).
System dynamics applied to project management: a survey, assessment, and directions for future research. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
23(2-3), 157-189.
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Kristensen, V., Aven, T., & Ford, D.
(2006).
A new perspective on Renn and Klinke's approach to risk evaluation and management. Reliability Engineering & System Safety.
91(4), 421-432.
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Ford, D., & Bhargav, S.
(2006).
Project management quality and the value of flexible strategies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.
13(3), 275-+.
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Taylor, T., & Ford, D. N.
(2006).
Tipping point failure and robustness in single development projects. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
22(1), 51-71.
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Ford, D. N., & Sobek, D. K.
(2005).
Adapting real options to new product development by modeling the second toyota paradox. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.
52(2), 175-185.
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Ford, D. N., Anderson, S. D., Damron, A. J., Casas, R. D., Gokmen, N., & Kuennen, S. T.
(2004).
Managing constructibility reviews to reduce highway project durations. Journal of construction engineering and management.
130(1), 33-42.
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De Lapp, J. A., Ford, D. N., Bryant, J. A., & Horlen, J.
(2004).
Impacts of CAD on design realization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.
11(4), 284-291.
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Alessandri, T. M., Ford, D. N., Lander, D. M., Leggio, K. B., & Taylor, M.
(2004).
Managing risk and uncertainty in complex capital projects. Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance.
44(5), 751-767.
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Ford, D. N., & Sterman, J. D.
(2003).
Overcoming the 90% syndrome: Iteration management in concurrent development projects. Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications.
11(3), 177-186.
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Ford, D. N., & Sterman, J. D.
(2003).
The Liar's Club: Concealing rework in concurrent development. Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications.
11(3), 211-219.
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Ford, D. N.
(2002).
Achieving multiple project objectives through contingency management. Journal of construction engineering and management.
128(1), 30-39.
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Ford, D. N., Lander, D. M., & Voyer, J. J.
(2002).
A real options approach to valuing strategic flexibility in uncertain construction projects. Construction Management and Economics.
20(4), 343-351.
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Ford, D. N., Voyer, J. J., & Wilkinson, J.
(2000).
Building learning organizations in engineering cultures: Case study. Journal of Management in Engineering.
16(4), 72-83.
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Ford, D. N., & McCormack, D.
(2000).
Effects of Time Scale Focus on System Understanding in Decision Support Systems. Simulation and Gaming: an international journal of theory, design and research.
31(3), 309-330.
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Ford, D. N.
(1999).
A behavioral approach to feedback loop dominance analysis. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
15(1), 3-36.
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Doyle, J. K., & Ford, D. N.
(1999).
Mental models concepts revisited: some clarifications and a reply to Lane. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
15(4), 411-415.
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Ford, D. N., & Sterman, J. D.
(1998).
Dynamic modeling of product development processes. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
14(1), 31-68.
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Ford, D. N., & Sterman, J. D.
(1998).
Dynamic modeling of product development processes. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
14(1), 31-68.
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Ford, D. N., & Sterman, J. D.
(1998).
Expert knowledge elicitation to improve formal and mental models. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
14(4), 309-340.
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Doyle, J. K., & Ford, D. N.
(1998).
Mental models concepts for system dynamics research. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
14(1), 3-29.
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Voyer, J. J., Gould, J. M., & Ford, D. N.
(1997).
Systemic Creation of Organizational Anxiety. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science.
33(4), 471-489.
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Qureshi, R. R., Ford, D. N., & Wolf, C. M.
(2024).
Descriptive design structure matrices for improved system dynamics qualitative modeling. SYSTEM DYNAMICS REVIEW.
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chapter
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Ford, D. N., & Garvin, M. J.
(2009).
Barriers to real options adoption and use in architecture, engineering, and construction project management practice. Real Options in Engineering Design, Operations, and Management.
(pp. 53-73).
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Cao, Q., Ford, D. N., & Leggio, K. B.
(2006).
The Application of Real Options to the R & D Outsourcing Decision. Outsourcing Management Information Systems.
(pp. 312-323).
IGI Global.
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Ford, D. N., & Garvin, M. J.
(2009).
Barriers to real options adoption and use in architecture, engineering, and construction project management practice. Real Options in Engineering Design, Operations, and Management.
(pp. 53-73).
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conference paper
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Ford, D. N., & Nosbisch, M. R.
(2012).
An industry/academia partnership for construction project control education. AACE International Transactions.
746-757.
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Ford, D. N., & Garvin, M. J.
(2011).
Barriers to real options adoption and use in construction project management practice. 1990-1999.
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Li, J., Taylor, T., & Ford, D. N.
(2011).
Impacts of project controls on rework induced tipping point dynamics in large, complex construction projects. 1936-1945.
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Taylor, T., Ford, D. N., & Ford, A.
(2010).
IMPROVING MODEL UNDERSTANDING USING STATISTICAL SCREENING. 417-427.
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Ford, D. N.
(2010).
INTEGRATING SIMULATION INTO THE RESEARCH AND TEACHING OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT: REFLECTIONS ON EXPERIENCE. 3049-3055.
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Taylor, T., Ford, D. N., & Reinschmidt, K. F.
(2010).
The Impact of Regulatory Licensing Processes on U.S. Civilian Nuclear Power Plant Project Performance. 1296-1306.
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Hovmand, P. S., & Ford, D. N.
(2009).
COMPUTER SIMULATION OF INNOVATION IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. 3088-3098.
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Hovmand, P. S., & Ford, D. N.
(2009).
COMPUTER SIMULATION OF INNOVATION IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. 2939-+.
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Froyd, J., Layne, J., Yurttas, L., & Ford, D.
(2006).
Designing a process for department curricular reform. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
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Joglekar, N. R., & Ford, D. N.
(2005).
Product development resource allocation with foresight. European Journal of Operational Research.
72-87.
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White, N. J., & Ford, D. N.
(2002).
Ethical responsibility of engineers for alumnus whistleblowing. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
1923-1935.
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Ford, D. N.
(2000).
Impacts of fast track processes on the discovery of changes. 1078-1085.
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Ford, D. N.
(2000).
Impacts of Fast Track Processes on the Discovery of Changes. 1078-1085.
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Ford, D. N., & Pena, F.
(1994).
Design of a proactive cost feedback system for construction project management. 1365-1372.
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Ford, D. N., & Nosbisch, M. R.
(2012).
An industry/academia partnership for construction project control education. AACE International Transactions.
746-757.
Teaching
teaching activities
- CVEN491 Hnr-research Instructor
- CVEN654 Stratgic Const Engr Mgmt Instructor
- CVEN681 Seminar Instructor
- CVEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- CVEN691 Research Instructor
- CVEN717 Engr Project Control Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Bhargav, Shilpa Anandrao (2005-02). Impacts of project management on real option values.
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Boonchanta, Napon (2012-10). A Tool for the Analysis of Real Options in Sustainability Improvement Projects.
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Ceylan, Bilge Kagan (2009-05). Engineering applications of soil information system (sis): precision irrigation and drainage systems design.
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Fang, Jayming Sha (2006-10). Making the business case for process safety using value-at-risk concepts.
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Taylor, Timothy (2010-10). The Role of Science, Engineering, and Technology in the Public Policy Process for Infrastructure and Natural Systems.
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White, Robert Joseph (2014-05). Application of Social Impact Bonds in Built Infrastructure Sustainability Projects.
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Wu, Yanzhen (2006-08). Managerial perceptions of operational flexibility.
Background
education and training
awards and honors
Contact
first name
- David
has last name
- Ford
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Civil Engineering
3136 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3136
USA
Other
- davidnford@tamu.edu