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A Review of the Benefits of Automation and Robotic Application in Building Construction (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Ejidike, C. C., Mewomo, M. C., Olawumi, T. O., & Esangbedo, O. P. (2024). A Review of the Benefits of Automation and Robotic Application in Building Construction. In Y. Turkan, J. Louis, F. Leite, & S. Ergan (Eds.), Computing in Civil Engineering 2023: Data, Sensing, and Analytics (796-803). https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485224.096

Globally, building construction is complex and advanced in performance. The improvement of the economy and social benefits of building delivery depends critically on applying automation and robotic technology throughout all stages of construction. Th... Read More about A Review of the Benefits of Automation and Robotic Application in Building Construction.

Global Trend in Retrofitting Using Smart Technology: A Scientometric Review (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Ejidike, C., Mewomo, M., & Olawumi, T. O. (2023). Global Trend in Retrofitting Using Smart Technology: A Scientometric Review. In Towards a sustainable construction industry: The role of innovation and digitalisation (153-165). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22434-8_16

Retrofitting an existing structure enhances its energy efficiency, aesthetic appearance, and thermal comfort while also reducing the building’s energy costs. Buildings account for 40% of global energy consumption, which is al-so responsible for CO2 e... Read More about Global Trend in Retrofitting Using Smart Technology: A Scientometric Review.

Tiny Housing Development: A Vaccine for Unaffordable Housing Delivery in Africa (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Osunsanmi, T., Deakin, M., Jaradat, S., & Olawumi, T. (2023). Tiny Housing Development: A Vaccine for Unaffordable Housing Delivery in Africa. In Towards a sustainable construction industry: The role of innovation and digitalisation (370-381). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22434-8_37

The menace of unaffordable housing delivery has spread like a virus across the countries within the African continent. The virus has infested numerous activities and is responsible for the slum development and other social vices on the continent. Tow... Read More about Tiny Housing Development: A Vaccine for Unaffordable Housing Delivery in Africa.

Drivers For Building Retrofitting Practice: A Systematic Review (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Ejidike, C. C., Mewomo, M. C., Agbajor, F. D., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022). Drivers For Building Retrofitting Practice: A Systematic Review. In I. Musonda, & E. Mwanaumo (Eds.), Building Smart, Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure in Developing Countries: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Development and Investment in Infrastructure (DII-2022, Johannesburg, South Africa, 6–7 October 2022) (265-272). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003325321-28

Retrofitting an existing building offers a significant opportunity to improve its performance to solve the problems associated with energy consumption, occupant thermal discomfort, and cost of operation in the building, It is essential to understand... Read More about Drivers For Building Retrofitting Practice: A Systematic Review.

Development of Sustainable Building Design in Hong Kong: Exploring Lean Capabilities (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Lam, E., Chan, A., Olawumi, T., Wong, I., & Kazeem, K. (2022). Development of Sustainable Building Design in Hong Kong: Exploring Lean Capabilities. In Proceedings of the 7th Water Efficiency Conference 2022 (160-169)

When a building design fails to meet the end-users' requirements after construction, it is regarded as a faulty design. Faulty designs often lead to renovation, demolition, and material waste. The need to implement innovative tools and systems that c... Read More about Development of Sustainable Building Design in Hong Kong: Exploring Lean Capabilities.

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Construction Industry – A System Dynamics Approach (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Olawumi, T., Ojo, S., Chan, D., & Yam, M. (2021). Factors Influencing the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Construction Industry – A System Dynamics Approach. In Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate: CRIOCM 2020 (1235-1249). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3587-8_84

The construction industry is always a slow adopter of innovative technologies than other sectors of the economy. Although some technologies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), robotics, among others, have been implemented, their ad... Read More about Factors Influencing the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Construction Industry – A System Dynamics Approach.

A Systematic Literature Review of Building Information Modelling in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry - The Case of Nigeria (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Saka, A., Chan, D., & Olawumi, T. (2019). A Systematic Literature Review of Building Information Modelling in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry - The Case of Nigeria. In EDMIC 2019: Environmental Design and Management International Conference (728-738)

Over the years, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been transforming the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industries across the globe. Many benefits have been reported by the early adopters of BIM from inception to decommission... Read More about A Systematic Literature Review of Building Information Modelling in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry - The Case of Nigeria.

Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Amplifying the Integration of BIM and Sustainability Principles in Construction Projects: A Delphi Study (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2018). Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Amplifying the Integration of BIM and Sustainability Principles in Construction Projects: A Delphi Study. In RICS COBRA 2018: The Construction, Building and Real Estate Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

In recent years, there have been significant calls for a more technologically driven construction sector which would not meet the expected standards in quality, time and cost but also integrate sustainable principles in delivering its final products.... Read More about Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Amplifying the Integration of BIM and Sustainability Principles in Construction Projects: A Delphi Study.

Beneficial Factors of Integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2018). Beneficial Factors of Integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects. In Hong Kong International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (HKICEAS 2018): Conference Proceedings (141-152)

The concepts of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and sustainability are relatively new concepts in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. This paper aims to investigate the perceived benefits of integrating BIM and susta... Read More about Beneficial Factors of Integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects.

Multi-attribute analysis for sustainable reclamation of urban industrial areas: case of Al-Qaboun, Damascus post-conflict
Conference Proceeding
Khaddour, L., Osunsanmi, T., Olawumi, T., & Bradly, L. Multi-attribute analysis for sustainable reclamation of urban industrial areas: case of Al-Qaboun, Damascus post-conflict. In Pathways & Partnerships for Sustainable Built and Urban Environments

The reclamation of urban industrial zones presents intricate challenges within urban planning, notably in post-disaster scenarios aimed at revitalizing urban landscapes. This study delves into the complexities and decision-making intricacies involved... Read More about Multi-attribute analysis for sustainable reclamation of urban industrial areas: case of Al-Qaboun, Damascus post-conflict.