Basic info

First Name

Nguyen
Last Name

Van Tam
User name

tamnvhuce
Country

Vietnam
Gender

Male
Full name

Nguyen Van Tam
Working languages

English

Bio

About

Dr. Nguyen Van Tam is a lecturer at the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

He received his PhD in Construction Management from Kochi University of Technology, Japan.

With over eight years of teaching and research experience in construction management, Dr. Tam’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including Building Information Modeling, construction digitalization and innovation, net-zero carbon buildings, carbon credits, circular economy, construction project management, and productivity and motivation.

 
Education

Ph.D. Kochi University of Technology, Japan, March 2023

Business

Business

Looking for business partners, Looking for investment opportunities, Open to new collaborations
Current employment

Lecturer, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering
Expertise

Building Information Modeling, construction digitalization and innovation, net-zero carbon buildings, carbon credits, circular economy, construction project management, and productivity and motivation
Sustainable Development Goals

GOAL 1: No Poverty, GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, GOAL 13: Climate Action, GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Research

Research

Looking for collaborators
Research interests

– Buildings Information Modelling, Construction digitalization and innovation

– Net-zero Carbon Buildings, Carbon Credits, Circular Economy

– Construction Project Management,  Productivity and Motivation

 
Current research projects

1.     Developing a Competency Framework for Sustainable Career Development of Construction Workforce in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

2.     Facilitating Digital Transformation in the Vietnamese Construction Industry: Benefits, Barriers and Risk Factors Analysis.

3.     Unraveling corruption forms, corruption causes, and anti-corruption strategies in the Vietnamese Construction Sector.

4.     Developing a Policy Framework for Implementing Circular Economy in Construction Sector and Its Impact on Project Performance: An Empirical Evidence from an Emerging Economy.

5.     Reducing Carbon Emissions in Construction Projects and Promoting Carbon Credits in the Vietnamese Construction Market.

Selected publications

1.     Nguyen Van Tam (2024), “Impact of self-efficacy on construction labor productivity: the mediating role of work motivation”, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2023-1114

2.     Nguyen Van Tam, Nguyen Quoc Toan, Vu Van Phong  (2024). Investigating potential barriers to construction digitalization in emerging economies: A study in Vietnam. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 4(1), 100226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jjimei.2024.100226

3.     Nguyen Van Tam (2023),  Unveiling global research trends in construction productivity: a scientometric analysis of twenty-first century research. Smart Construction and Sustainable Cities, 2(1), 1-15.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s44268-024-00025-7

4. Nguyen Van Tam, Tsunemi Watanabe, Nguyen Luong Hai (2022), Importance of Autonomous Motivation in Construction Labour Productivity Improvement in Vietnam: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective, Buildings,12(6):763. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12060763

5.     Nguyen Van Tam, Tsunemi Watanabe, Nguyen Luong Hai (2022), Measuring Work Autonomy and Its Role in Enhancing Labour Productivity: The Case of the Vietnamese Construction Industry, Buildings, 12(9):1477. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12091477

6.    Nguyen Van Tam (2022),  Towards achieving “Two parallel objectives” during the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam: A response strategies analysis, Public Administration Issues, 6:7-32, 10.17323/1999-5431-2022-0-6-07-32

7. Nguyen Van Tam, Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Nguyen Quoc Toan, Dinh Tuan Hai and Chu Tung Anh (2021), The Impact of the COVID-19 on the Construction Industry in Vietnam, International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 8(3), 47–61. https://doi.org/10.11113/ijbes.v8.n3.745

8. Nguyen Van Tam, Nguyen Quoc Toan, Vu Van Phong and Serdar Durdyev (2021), Impact of BIM-related Factors Affecting Construction Project Performance, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation,  Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2021-0068

9. Nguyen Van Tam, Le Dinh Linh and Nguyen Quoc Toan (2021), An Analysis of Value Chain in the Vietnam Construction Industry, International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, 12(3):12-23, DOI: 10.30880/ijscet.2021.12.03.002

10. Nguyen Van Tam, and Nguyen Quoc Toan (2021),  Research Trends on Machine Learning in Construction Management: A Scientometric Analysis,  Journal of Applied Science and Technology Trends, 2(3):96-104, DOI: https://doi.org/10.38094/jastt203105

 

 

Teaching

Teaching experience

Dr. Tam’s teaching experience spans over eight years at the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (NUCE) in Vietnam. He has extensive experience in: (1) Mentoring students: He has guided numerous undergraduate theses (both in Vietnamese and English), fostering their research skills and critical thinking abilities; (2) Curriculum development: He has participated in developing and delivering courses on various construction management subjects, including: Building information modelling (BIM); construction project management; construction economics; and construction productivity.

His passion for the subject matter and effective communication skills are consistently well-received by students, resulting in many pursuing graduate studies.
Teaching philosophy and method

Dr. Tam is passionate about fostering the next generation of construction management professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in a dynamic and evolving industry. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and real-world application, preparing students to tackle complex challenges in the construction field. He achieves this by utilizing various methods like case studies, group projects, and simulations to encourage student participation and problem-solving. Additionally, he promotes critical thinking through open-ended questions, debates, and discussions, empowering students to analyze information, evaluate different perspectives, and form independent judgments.  To bridge the gap between theory and practice, he integrates real-world industry trends, case studies, and guest lectures from practitioners.  Finally, he believes in providing personalized support through regular office hours, comprehensive assignment feedback, and active mentorship during students’ final year projects and research endeavors.

SBC competition

Competition: look for projects

Look for new project(s)

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