Journal Paper

1. "A simulation-based approach to optimizing resource allocation and logistics in construction projects: a case study"
   Shayan Nikoukar, Mehdi Tavakolan
   Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. -, 2025
2. "Simultaneous project portfolio selection and scheduling from contractor perspective"
   Mehdi Tavakolan, Farzad Chokan, Mostafa Dadashi Haji
   International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 1, No 20, pp.1-16, 2023
3. "Energy, economic and comfort optimization of building retrofits considering climate change: A simulation-based NSGA-III approach"
   Farzad Mostafazadeh, Saeed Jalilzadeh, Mehdi Tavakolan
   ENERGY AND BUILDINGS, Vol. 280, No 112721, 2023
4. "A parallel computing simulation-based multi-objective optimization framework for economic analysis of building energy retrofit: A case study in Iran"
   Mehdi Tavakolan, Farzad Mostafazadeh, Saeed Jalilzadeh, Amir Safari, Kaveh Mirzaei
   JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING, Vol. 45, No 103485, 2022
5. "Life cycle cost comparison of strengthening a steel bridge using post-installed shear connectors with bridge reconstruction"
   Ali HassanDokht Mashhadi, Amir Reza Ghiami Azad, Mehdi Tavakolan
   International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 23, pp.1-12, 2021
6. "An intelligent simulation-based framework for automated planning of concrete construction works"
   Sina Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan, Banafsheh Zahraie
   Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. ahead-of-print, 2021
7. "Heterogeneous or homogeneous? A modified decision-making approach in renewable energy investment projects"
   Abdolmajid Erfani, Mehdi Tavakolan, Ali HassanDokht Mashhadi, [] []
   AIMS Energy, Vol. 9, No 3, pp.558-580, 2021
8. "Risk Evaluation Model of Wind Energy Investment Projects Using Modified Fuzzy Group Decision-making and Monte Carlo Simulation"
   Abdolmajid Erfani, Mehdi Tavakolan
   Arthaniti: Journal of Economic Theory and Practice, Vol. 1, No 3, 2020
9. "Identifying safety archetypes of construction workers using system dynamics and content analysis"
   Amir Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan
   SAFETY SCIENCE, Vol. 129, No 1, 2020
10. "Construction and Resource Short-Term Planning Using a BIM-Based Ontological Decision Support System"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Sina Mohammadi, Banafsheh Zahraie
    CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, Vol. 10, No 1139, 2020
11. "Modeling the effects of production pressure on safety performance in construction projects using system dynamics"
    Amir Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH, Vol. 71, No 10, pp.273-284, 2019
12. "Developing an optimization financing cost-scheduling trade-off model in construction project"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Shayan Nikookar
    International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. August 2019, No 1, pp.1-16, 2019
13. "Developing safety archetypes of construction industry at project level using system dynamics"
    Amir Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan, Yahya Khosravi
    JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH, Vol. 67, pp.17-26, 2018
14. "Using a hybrid system dynamics and interpretive structural modeling for risk analysis of design phase of the construction projects"
    Hannaneh Etemadi Nia, Mehdi Tavakolan
    International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. In production, pp.1-20, 2018
15. "Factors influencing safety performance on construction projects: A review"
    Amir Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan, Yahya Khosravi
    SAFETY SCIENCE, Vol. 109, No 109, pp.382-397, 2018
16. "Modeling managerial behavior in real options valuation for project-based environments"
    Mohammad Saeed Andalib, Mehdi Tavakolan, Behrouz Getmiri
    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, Vol. 36, No 4, pp.600-611, 2018
17. "Fuzzy Weighted Interpretive Structural Modeling: An Improved Method for Identification of Risk Interactions of the Construction Projects"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Hananeh Etemadinia
    JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, Vol. In production, 2017
18. "Risk Management Workshop Application: A Case Study of Ahwaz Urban Railway Project"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Amir Mohammadi
    International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 3, No 18, 2017
19. "A mathematical programming model for solving cost-safety optimization (CSO) problems in the maintenance of structures"
    Madeh Piryonesi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. Online Publication, 2017
20. "Shuffled Frog-Leaping Model for Solving Time-Cost-Resource Optimization Problems in Construction Project Planning"
    بابک آشوری, Mehdi Tavakolan
    JOURNAL OF COMPUTING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, Vol. 0000315, No 4014026, 2013
21. "Developing a hybrid optimization scheduling model in construction projects using comparative analysis of existing meta-heuristic algorithms"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Shayan Nikookar
    Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. CEEJ-1811, No 5874, pp.1-11, 2019

Conference Paper

1. "A Journey into the splendid world of Thin Shell Structures: from Pioneers to Contemporary Masterpieces"
   Mehdi Tavakolan, Mahdi Ezati, Mohammad Hosein Ezati
   1st International Conference on Applied Researches in Civil Engineering Architecture and Urban Planning, 2023
2. "Fast Tracking Construction Process in a Mega Project Using Aerial Data Capturing and Building Information Modeling"
   Shayan Nikookar, Mehdi Tavakolan
   55th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, 2019
3. "An Ontological Framework for Identification of Construction Resources Using BIM Information"
   Sina Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan, Banafsheh Zahraie
   Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, 2018
4. "4D Modeling and BIM-Based Project Planning Using Constraint-Based Simulation for Implementation in Iran Considering an Actual Case Study"
   Payam Hadavi, Mehdi Tavakolan
   Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, 2018
5. "Resource Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm in the Simulation-Based Project Planning Method"
   Payam Hadavi, Mehdi Tavakolan
   Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE), 2017
6. "Time-Cost-Environmental Impacts Optimization for Construction Projects Through the Selection of Resources using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm"
   Roya Kordbacheh, Mehdi Tavakolan
   Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE 2016), 2016
7. "Multiobjective Time-Cost-Profit Trade-off Optimization Considering Present Value of Cash Flow Parameters"
   Shayan Nikookar, Mehdi Tavakolan
   Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE 2016), 2016
8. "Automated planning of building construction considering the amount of available floor formwork"
   Sina Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan, Banafsheh Zahraie
   Construction Research Congress (CRC 2016), 2016
9. "A Game Theoretic Model for Subcontractors Partnership in Construction Win-Win Game"
   Reihaneh Samsami, Mehdi Tavakolan
   Construction Research Congress (CRC 2016), 2016
10. "Analyzing the Barriers Influencing the Application of Real Options in the Construction Industry"
    Mohammad Saeed Andalib, Mehdi Tavakolan, Behrouz Getmiri
    Construction Research Congress (CRC 2016), 2016
11. "Optimizing the Selection and Layout of Table Forms with Different Dimensions Using BIM and Integer Programming"
    Sina Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan, Banafsheh Zahraie, Majid Pourmoghaddam
    Construction Research Congress (CRC 2016), 2016
12. "Fuzzy Weighted Interpretive Structural Modeling; A New Method for Risks Path Identification of the Infrastructure Projects"
    Hannaneh Etemadinia, Mehdi Tavakolan
    Construction Research Congress (CRC 2016), 2016
13. "The Process of Risk Identification, Assessment and Response of the Equipment Supply Phase in the Power Plant Projects in Iran"
    Hannaneh Etemadinia, Mehdi Tavakolan
    10th International Congress on Civil Engineering, 2015
14. "Valuing Investment Options from the Decision-Maker’s Viewpoint in Infrastructure Projects"
    Mohammad Saied Andalib, Behrouz Getmiri, Mehdi Tavakolan
    Association School of Construction (ASC) 2015, 2015
15. "Optimizing the Structural Performance of Concrete Elements against Seismic Excitation by Placing Crack-like Joints: Infill Wall"
    Mohammad Saeed Andalib, Mehdi Tavakolan, امید آرمند پیشه, Mahsa Rahimzadeh
    Association School of Construction (ASC) 2015, 2015
16. "Construction Risk Management Framework using Fuzzy sets and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Amir Mohammadi
    Association School of Construction (ASC) 2015, 2015
17. "Lifetime Oriented Multi-objective Cost Optimization of Structural Maintenance Considering the Safety of the System"
    Sayed Madeh Piryonesi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    CSCE Annual Conference, 2014
18. "Resource Leveling in Construction Projects using Simulated Annealing with Activity Splitting Allowed and Limited Resource Availabilities"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Sayed Madeh Piryonesi
    8th National Congress on Civil Engineering, 2014
19. "Construction Project Risk Assessment Using Combined Fuzzy and FMEA"
    Amir Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    IFSA World Congress 2013 NAFIPS Annual Meeting, 2013
20. "Applying Magnetic Charged System Search Algorithm to the Construction Project Problems"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Somaye Shiri
    ASCE 2013 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering (IWCCE), 2013
21. "Development of qualitative model to Improve sustainability in design phase of Urban Infrastructure based on System Dynamic with considering Social, Economy and Safety"
    Zahra Karimi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    21ST National Conference Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Planning, 2024
22. "Challenges in renewable energy investment projects in Iran: A review of the main Criteria and Risks"
    Abdolmajid Erfani, Mehdi Tavakolan
    3rd International Conference on Applied Researches in Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 2019
23. "Identification of Investment Challenges in Iranian Renewable Energy Section: Case Study of Powerhouse"
    Abdolmajid Erfani, Mehdi Tavakolan
    11th National Civil Engineering Congress, 2019
24. "Development of Safety Performance-Safety Investment with Identification and effective Factor Analysis on Construction Industry"
    Mohammad Hossein Zeinali, Mehdi Tavakolan
    11th National Civil Engineering Congress, 2019
25. "Evaluation of Life Cycle Cost of Steel Bridges Strengthening"
    Ali HassanDokht Mashhadi, Amir Reza Ghiami Azad, Mehdi Tavakolan
    11th Civil Engineering Congress, 2019
26. "Comparison of Iran Status and other countries in the Productivity and Energy Consupmtion in Buildings"
    Saeed Jalilzadeh, Mehdi Tavakolan
    3rd International Congrence on New Finding of Civil, Architectural and Iran Building Industry, 2018
27. "Review of Energy retrofit in Current Construction: Methods and Past Studies"
    Saeed Jalilzadeh, Mehdi Tavakolan
    International Conference of Civil Engineering, Architecture and UrbanManagement in Iran, 2018
28. "Review of Eneregy Retrofit Induastrial Building Barriers Acceptance with Bottom up Approach"
    Amir Safari, Mehdi Tavakolan
    International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Management in Iran, 2018
29. "Development of Framework for Automatic Calculation of LEED points in Residential Building by using BIM"
    Kaveh Mirzaei, Mehdi Tavakolan
    11th International Congress in Civil Engineering, 2018
30. "Evaluation of Building Energy Retrofit by Identification of Initial Cost Payment Method and Calculating Payback Investment Method"
    Kaveh Mirzaei, Mehdi Tavakolan
    11th International Congress on Civil Engineering, 2018
31. "Evaluation of Human Behavior on Building Energy Consumption with Increase of Energy Retrofit and Decrease of Backward Impact"
    Kaveh Mirzaei, Mehdi Tavakolan
    5th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Urban Development, 2017
32. "Review on challenges and opportunities of green building with approach of green renovation of current green buildings"
    Kaveh Mirzaei, Mehdi Tavakolan
    5th.International Congress on Civil Engineering , Architecture and Urban Development, 2017
33. "Evaluation of how to Optimize Construction Time and Operation in BOT Projects"
    Behnaz Zaefari, Mehdi Tavakolan
    International Conference of Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Urban Development of Contemporary Iran, 2017
34. "Automation of the Framework head columns using BIM"
    Sina Mohammadi, Mehdi Tavakolan, Banafsheh Zahraie
    10th National Congress on Civil Engineering, 2017
35. "Resource Optimization and Required Project Financial Estimation using Genetic Algorithm"
    Payam Hadavi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    10th National Congress on Civil Engineering, 2017
36. "Project Planning using Constrained Simulation"
    Payam Hadavi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    3rd International Iran Civil Engineering Congress, 2017
37. "Evaluation of How to Develop Health Infrastructure by Commercialization of Civil Plans, Case Study: Construction of 400 Bed Hospitals of Health Secretary"
    Ramin Rajabi Rad, Mehdi Tavakolan
    12th International Project Management Conference, 2017
38. "Time-Cost-Benefit Project Optimization using Net Present Cashflow"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Shayan Nikookar
    12th International Project Management Conference, 2017
39. "4D Building Information Modeling using Project Management Software based Construction Simulation"
    Payam Hadavi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    4th National Conference on Applied Research in Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Urban Management, 2017
40. "Planning and Project Controlling using Construction Simulation"
    Payam Hadavi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    4th International Congress on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Planning, 2016
41. "Evaluation of Delay reasons and Construction Project Problems by Considering of Project Management Impacts in Risks of Time and Cost"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, رضا سهرابی
    International Congress in the newest changes of Architectural, Civil and Construction Engineering, 2016
42. "Selection of the most appropriate Delivery Systems in Construction Projects with Rough Theory"
    Mohamad Rashidi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    3rd International Congress on Civil Engineering, Architecture & Urban Development, 2015
43. "Development of Cost Estimation Models with Railroads Construction Projects with Multi-regression Analysis"
    Amir Mirhelli, Mehdi Tavakolan
    2nd National Congress Construction Engineering and Civil Evaluation Projects, 2015
44. "Modeling of"
    Mohammad Saeed Andalib, Mehdi Tavakolan, Behrouz Getmiri
    10th International Congress on Civil Engineering, 2015
45. "4D Modeling of Building Information Modeling Using Discrete Event Simulation"
    Payam Hadavi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    10th International Congress on Civil Engineering, 2015
46. "Multi-objective of Stochastic Life Cycle Cost of Construction by Consideration of Safety"
    Sayed Madeh Piryonesi, Mehdi Tavakolan
    8th National Civil Engineering Congress, 2014
47. "Risk Evaluation of Construction Projects with Combination of Fuzzy Methods and FMEA"
    امیر محمدی, Behrouz Getmiri, Mehdi Tavakolan
    9th International Project Management Conference, 2014
48. "Application of Genetic Algorithm in Time-Cost Optimization of Construction Management"
    Mehdi Tavakolan, Banafsheh Zahraie
    4th National Civil Engineering Congress, 2008