- Z. Chen, A. Agapiou, , and Q. Xu (2021) A TRIZ approach to reliable megaproject sustainability. Frontiers in Built Environment, 7:650699. DOI: .
- Z. Chen, A. Agapiou, and (2020) A benefits prioritisation analysis on adopting BIM systems against major challenges in megaproject delivery. Frontiers in Built Environment, 6:26. DOI: .
- Z. Chen (2019) Grand challenges in construction management. Frontiers in Built Environment, 5:31. DOI: .
- , Z. Chen and (2017) Megaproject Risk Analysis and Simulation: A Dynamic Systems Approach. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 360 pages. DOI: .
Collection at national libraries: British Library, UIN BLL01018164592; Library of Congress, LCCN 2017275339; National Library of China, System No. 004456409. - Z. Chen, (2007) . 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, (2006) . Routledge, Taylor & Francis, London and New York. ISBN: 978-0-415-37055-4 (hardback), 9781134198849 (eBook). DOI: . 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.