This series provides a platform for the curation and dissemination of construction related research in or relevant to Developing Countries. This timely new series will contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge and seek to address the perceived lack of a synchronised database for generating a better understanding of the issues surrounding construction in developing countries whilst proposing solutions to common problems. As such, the series will publish peer reviewed, practice-relevant research which will contribute to improving management and leadership within the AEC industry in developing economies and beyond. The series will also serve as an interdisciplinary research and information source on sustainable construction processes and in line with the current development of industry 4.0, will also publish in the field of construction digitalisation and its associated themes.
By John Aliu, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
August 26, 2024
This book will provide readers with an understanding of the employability concept and develop an employability skills improvement model to enhance the employability of built environment graduates to foster economic development. The developed model determines the influence of generic skills, ...
By Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke, Wellington Thwala
August 26, 2024
This book explores construction digitalisation, particularly in developing countries. The book conceptualises a digitalisation capability maturity model that will enable construction organisations to self-assess and benchmark their digital capabilities in their quest for digital transformation. ...
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By Toong-Khuan Chan, Krishna Suryanto Pribadi
August 26, 2024
Construction in Indonesia presents an in-depth analysis of the construction sector and suggests pathways to further improve the performance and efficiency of the industry. Experts in economics, management, and engineering have examined all aspects of the Indonesian construction sector to provide ...
By Matthew Kwaw Somiah, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
August 26, 2024
This book takes a pragmatic approach to develop the competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms in the Global South, using Ghana as a case study. It provides readers with two major practical insights. The first focuses on the theoretical underpinning of firms’ competitive advantage and ...
By Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
February 01, 2024
This book on biomimicry assessment tools studies the concepts of sustainability, sustainable construction practices, and the evaluation categories that constitute a sustainability assessment tool. By exploring and drawing lessons from biomimicry principles, the book provides a nature-inspired ...
By Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa, Seyi S. Stephen, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
November 15, 2023
This book provides readers with an understanding of various concepts, benefits, and practices that the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technolo>gies can bring when working towards sustainable construction goals. As digitalization continues to advance rapidly, the pressures on ...
By Lesiba Mollo, Fidelis Emuze, John Smallwood
October 06, 2023
The purpose of this book is to demonstrate how a Training-Within-Industry (TWI) Job-Program could reduce human factor-related harm in construction. The construction industry has a significant impact on issues relating to the health, safety, and well-being (HSW) of people in the workforce. It is ...
By Callistus Tengan, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
September 25, 2023
This book will provide readers with an in-depth theoretical awareness and practical guidance on the implementation of an effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to ensure construction projects meet approved quality, cost, time and social sustainability objectives. The authors discuss ...
By Rembuluwani Netshiswinzhe, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala
August 29, 2023
This book explores the attributes of an integrated model for infrastructure delivery as a means to achieve high impact investing, sustainable growth and development in a developing economy. An Integrated Infrastructure Delivery Model for Developing Economies: Planning and Delivery Management ...
By Samuel Adekunle, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Obuks Ejohwomu, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu
July 07, 2023
This book provides a reference point for the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) maturity in the developing country context. Developing countries have been observed to have low BIM maturity and are struggling to adopt the technology amidst no clearly defined pathways for achieving ...
By Matthew Ikuabe, Clinton Aigbavboa, Chimay J Anumba, Ayodeji Oke
June 22, 2023
This is the first book to conceptualise and develop a roadmap for the adoption of cyber-physical systems (CPS) for facilities management (FM) in developing countries. It is argued that effective use of CPS can help to significantly improve issues such as extended processing time, poor data ...
By Tirivavi Moyo, Gerrit Crafford, Fidelis Emuze
June 07, 2023
Low construction labour productivity and the inadequate welfare of construction workers are consistent challenges in developing countries. These challenges are partially due to shortcomings situated in the Decent Work Agenda. This book proposes ways of sustaining construction labour productivity ...