- Z. Chen, A. Agapiou, H. Li, and Q. Xu (2021) A TRIZ approach to reliable megaproject sustainability. Frontiers in Built Environment, 7:650699. DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2021.650699.
- Z. Chen, A. Agapiou, and H. Li (2020) A benefits prioritisation analysis on adopting BIM systems against major challenges in megaproject delivery. Frontiers in Built Environment, 6:26. DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00026.
- Z. Chen (2019) Grand challenges in construction management. Frontiers in Built Environment, 5:31. DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2019.00031.
- P. Boateng, Z. Chen and S. Ogunlana (2017) Megaproject Risk Analysis and Simulation: A Dynamic Systems Approach. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 360 pages. DOI: 10.1108/9781786358301.
Collection at national libraries: British Library, UIN BLL01018164592; Library of Congress, LCCN 2017275339; National Library of China, System No. 004456409. - Z. Chen, D. J. Clements-Croome (2007) Multicriteria Decision-Making for the Sustainable Built Environment. University of Reading, Reading, UK. ISBN: 0-7049-1209-0. WorldCat OCLC No. 318240261.
Collection at national libraries: British Library, UIN BLL01013743868; Library of Congress, LCCN 2007408937. - Z. Chen, H. Li (2006) Environmental Management in Construction: A Quantitative Approach. Routledge. Routledge, Taylor & Francis, London and New York. ISBN: 978-0-415-37055-4 (hardback), 9781134198849 (eBook). DOI: 10.4324/9780203030363. WorldCat OCLC No. 969679743. 232 pages.
Collection at national libraries: British Library, UIN BLL01013488113; Library of Congress, LCCN 2005031998. - Z. Chen et al. (1999) Building Construction Handbook (Volume II) (in Chinese) (Series Editor: W. Xu). ISBN: 7-80058-713-4. China Project Press, Beijing, China. 892 pages.
- W. Xu, Z. Chen (1997) Intelligent Methods for Construction (in Chinese). Tongji University Press, Shanghai, China. ISBN: 7-5608-1775-0. WorldCat OCLC No. 769055363. 430 pages, 710k words.
Collection at major libraries in China: National Library of China, ID FZ0071550; National Science Library at Chinese Academy of Sciences; Nanjin Library; Shanghai Library; Tsinghua University Library.