Francis Fenn

Francis Fenn is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Civil Engineering and Management at the University of Manchester. His career spans academic and industry roles, including visiting professorships at the University of Kentucky and international collaborations. He specializes in construction disputes, arbitration, and environmental impact assessment related to Chiroptera conservation.

• Professional Memberships: Fellow of RICS, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Education: BSc, Dip Arb, PhD, with extensive industry experience before academia.

Research Focus

His work centers on resolving construction conflicts through predictive models and BIM integration. He examines cross-regional disputes between China/UK and environmental legal frameworks. Recent studies apply machine learning to time-cost trade-offs and payment issues in China's construction sector.

Awards & Contributions

• 2011 RICS/ARBRIX Prize for professional contributions.
• Peer reviewer for ESRC grants and active in mediation panels.

Grants & Labs

Lead researcher on multiple projects funded by international bodies. Collaborates with global institutions through cross-country comparative studies.