Robert Leicht

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering

Research Summary

Research focuses on collaboration, notably interdisciplinary collaborative efforts, within architecture, engineering, and construction.

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Research Keywords

Recent Publications

Exploring the Barriers to Women in Construction and the Opportunities Presented through Lean

Asadian, E., Azeez, S., Leicht, R. M. & Asadi, S., May 1 2024, In: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 150, 5, 04024029.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Proposing a Computational Modeling Framework for Generating Masonry Wall Units, Enhancing the Information Within a BIM

McClymonds, A. D., Asadi, S. & Leicht, R. M., Jun 2024, In: Operations Research Forum. 5, 2, 52.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Integrating early assessment of robotic constructability into design optimization of a standalone classroom

Zargar, S. H., Leicht, R. M., Wagner, A. R. & Brown, N. C., Jan 2024, In: Automation in Construction. 157, 105175.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Analyzing Schedule Dependency and Sequencing Changes for Robotic Construction Using Graph Analysis

Beauchat, T., Hu, Y., Leicht, R. M. & Suanico, C., Jan 1 2023, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 37, 1, 04022043.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Lean Construction Journal-Special Issue Call for Lean Education: Principles, Practices, and Simulations for Enhancing Lean Education and Training

Leicht, R. & Drevland, F., 2023, In: Lean Construction Journal. 2023, Special Issue, p. 1-3 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalComment/debatepeer-review

Contributions of interdisciplinary learning toward AE graduates' success: An industry perspective

Wang, Z., Leicht, R. M. & Solnosky, R. L., Jun 25 2023, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.

Research output: Contribution to journalConference articlepeer-review

Project Owner Satisfaction Forecasting through Longitudinal Monitoring of Project Team Attributes

Asadian, E., Leicht, R., Cheng, R. & Neuhauser, C., 2022, In: Engineering Project Organization Journal. 11

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Methodological Consistency for Quantitative Analysis and Reporting in Project Delivery System Performance Research

Franz, B., Leicht, R., El Asmar, M. & Molenaar, K., Sep 1 2022, In: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 148, 9, 04022080.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Evaluating the Sustainability of New Construction Projects over Time by Examining the Evolution of the LEED Rating System

Madson, K., Franz, B., Leicht, R. & Nelson, J., Nov 2022, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 14, 22, 15422.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Key Planning Steps Enabling Systematic Lean Implementation on Construction Projects

Bhawani, S., Messner, J. & Leicht, R., 2021, In: Lean Construction Journal. 2021, p. 204-227 24 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Teaching BIM as a collaborative information management process through a continuous improvement assessment lens: a case study

Nikolic, D., Castronovo, F. & Leicht, R., Oct 26 2021, In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 28, 8, p. 2248-2269 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Reality on Design Review Meetings

Liu, Y., Castronovo, F., Messner, J. & Leicht, R., Jan 1 2020, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 34, 1, 04019045.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Unpacking Ontological Perspectives in CEM Research: Everything Is Biased

Sherratt, F. & Leicht, R., Feb 1 2020, In: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 146, 2, 04019101.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Framework for Assessing Resilience in the Communication Networks of AEC Teams

Franz, B., Leicht, R. & Maslak, K., 2019, In: Engineering Project Organization Journal. 8, 1

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Practices for Designing Cross-Functional Teams for Integrated Project Delivery

Laurent, J. & Leicht, R. M., Jan 3 2019, In: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 145, 3, 05019001.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review