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Perceived Barriers to Implementing Building Information Modelling in Iranian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): A Delphi Survey of Construction Experts (2024)
Journal Article
Sarvari, H., Asaadsamani, P., Olawumi, T. O., Chan, D. W., Rashidi, A., & Beer, M. (in press). Perceived Barriers to Implementing Building Information Modelling in Iranian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): A Delphi Survey of Construction Experts. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2024.2329687

Building information modeling (BIM) is a disruptive information technology tool in the construction sector. Although this technology had a significant impact on the manufacturing industries, it, like any other technology, encountered several challeng... Read More about Perceived Barriers to Implementing Building Information Modelling in Iranian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): A Delphi Survey of Construction Experts.

Framework for the UK Construction Industry Transition to Net Zero Design: A Delphi Techniques and Structural Equation Model Approach (2024)
Journal Article
Osunsanmi, T. O., Gillies-Denning, E., Khaddour, L., Olawumi, T. O., & Moobela, C. (in press). Framework for the UK Construction Industry Transition to Net Zero Design: A Delphi Techniques and Structural Equation Model Approach. International journal of construction management,

The shift towards net zero design for the construction industry poses complex challenges, which can be likened to a three-headed hydra embodying energy, water, and carbon emissions. The industry stakeholders have grappled with addressing the challeng... Read More about Framework for the UK Construction Industry Transition to Net Zero Design: A Delphi Techniques and Structural Equation Model Approach.

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.

Critical factors that influence lean premise design implementation: a case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings (2024)
Journal Article
Lam, E. W., Chan, A. P., Olawumi, T. O., Wong, I., & Kazeem, K. O. (in press). Critical factors that influence lean premise design implementation: a case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2024.2302416

When a building design fails to meet the end-user's needs after construction, it is considered faulty. Faulty designs often lead to renovation, demolition, and material waste. This study aims to identify critical factors that influence the implementa... Read More about Critical factors that influence lean premise design implementation: a case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings.

Sustainability concepts in global high-rise residential buildings: a scientometric and systematic review (2023)
Journal Article
Lam, E. W., Chan, A. P., Olawumi, T. O., Wong, I., & Kazeem, K. O. (2024). Sustainability concepts in global high-rise residential buildings: a scientometric and systematic review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(2), 425-443. https://doi.org/10.1108/sasbe-04-2023-0094

Purpose Sustainability has been the subject of several scientific investigations. Many researchers in the construction industry have also examined a range of sustainability-related studies. However, few studies have thoroughly reviewed implementing... Read More about Sustainability concepts in global high-rise residential buildings: a scientometric and systematic review.

Facilitators and benefits of implementing lean premise design: A case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings (2023)
Journal Article
Lam, E. W., Chan, A. P., Olawumi, T. O., Wong, I., & Kazeem, K. O. (2023). Facilitators and benefits of implementing lean premise design: A case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 80, Article 108013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108013

Defective design, poor stakeholder participation, and a mismatch between design provisions and end-user requirements cause most building construction waste. However, lean building design promotes collaboration and reduces waste. This study examines t... Read More about Facilitators and benefits of implementing lean premise design: A case of Hong Kong high-rise buildings.

Global Application of Digital Twins and Virtual Reality in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review (2023)
Book Chapter
Kazeem, K. O., Olawaumi, T. O., & Fernando, N. (in press). Global Application of Digital Twins and Virtual Reality in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review. In Innovations, Disruptions, and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry. Taylor & Francis

When compared to a computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear real, virtual reality (VR) immerses the user in their surroundings. A DT is a virtual model created to represent a physical object accurately. The study aims to pre... Read More about Global Application of Digital Twins and Virtual Reality in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review.

Roles of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Enhancing Construction Processes and Sustainable Communities (2023)
Journal Article
Kazeem, K. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Osunsanmi, T. (2023). Roles of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Enhancing Construction Processes and Sustainable Communities. Buildings, 13(8), Article 2061. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13082061

Machine Learning (ML), a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is gaining popularity in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. This systematic study aims to investigate the roles of AI and ML in improving construction proces... Read More about Roles of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Enhancing Construction Processes and Sustainable Communities.

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.

Are there any gains in green-tech adoption? Unearthing the beneficial outcomes of smart-sustainable practices in Nigeria and Hong Kong built environment (2023)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., Chan, D. W., Saka, A. B., Ekundayo, D., & Odeh, A. O. (2023). Are there any gains in green-tech adoption? Unearthing the beneficial outcomes of smart-sustainable practices in Nigeria and Hong Kong built environment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 410, Article 137280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137280

Implementing Smart-sustainable practices (SSP) is crucial to achieving environmentally-friendly buildings and cities. Adequate awareness and understanding of its benefits and impacts are essential for maximizing its implementation. Hence, this study... Read More about Are there any gains in green-tech adoption? Unearthing the beneficial outcomes of smart-sustainable practices in Nigeria and Hong Kong built environment.

Modeling the Principal Success Factors for Attaining Systemic Circularity in the Building Construction Industry: An International Survey of Circular Economy Experts (2023)
Journal Article
Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W., Antwi-Afari, P., & Olawumi, T. (2023). Modeling the Principal Success Factors for Attaining Systemic Circularity in the Building Construction Industry: An International Survey of Circular Economy Experts. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 37, 268-283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.03.008

To achieve zero waste and cumber the acute environmental effect of the building construction industry (BCI), circular economy (CE) implementation is pertinent. Such implementation requires the incorporation of certain actionable factors that are crit... Read More about Modeling the Principal Success Factors for Attaining Systemic Circularity in the Building Construction Industry: An International Survey of Circular Economy Experts.

Development and Characterization of Bio-Degradable Fibre from Living Organism-Microalgae (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Pervin, F., Olawumi, T. O., & Sun, D. (2023, February). Development and Characterization of Bio-Degradable Fibre from Living Organism-Microalgae. Paper presented at Future Textile Conference 2023, Bristol, UK

Biodegradable is a simple word but making it effective is a very complex term. This research aim is to develop and characterize biodegradable fiber from microalgae. This research objective is to test the fiber properties and ensure the usability and... Read More about Development and Characterization of Bio-Degradable Fibre from Living Organism-Microalgae.

Modelling the drivers of data science techniques for real estate professionals in the fourth industrial revolution era (2023)
Journal Article
Osunsanmi, T., Olawumi, T. O., Smith, A., Jaradat, S., Aigbavboa, C., Aliu, J., …Oyeyipo, O. (2024). Modelling the drivers of data science techniques for real estate professionals in the fourth industrial revolution era. Property Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-05-2022-0034

Purpose The study aims to develop a model that supports the application of data science techniques for real estate professionals in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) era. The present 4IR era gave birth to big data sets and is beyond real estate... Read More about Modelling the drivers of data science techniques for real estate professionals in the fourth industrial revolution era.

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.

Assessment of symmetries and asymmetries on barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry towards zero waste: A survey of international experts (2022)
Journal Article
Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W., Olawumi, T. O., & Saka, A. B. (2023). Assessment of symmetries and asymmetries on barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry towards zero waste: A survey of international experts. Building and Environment, 228, Article 109885. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109885

This study evaluates simultaneously the symmetries and asymmetries on the classification of barriers to circular economy (CE) adoption in the building construction industry (BCI) of developing and developed economies. This is crucial because the vagu... Read More about Assessment of symmetries and asymmetries on barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry towards zero waste: A survey of international experts.

Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes (2022)
Journal Article
Dabiri, M., Sarvari, H., Chan, D. W., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022). Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes. Habitat International, 128, Article 102667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2022.102667

One of the most critical challenges in preventive planning and disaster management is the multitudinous uncertainties involved in decision-making. Previous studies showed the usefulness of intuitionistic fuzzy sets for considering uncertainties in de... Read More about Developing a hybrid risk assessment method for prioritizing the critical risks of temporary accommodation sites after destructive earthquakes.

Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria (2022)
Journal Article
Chan, D. W., Olawumi, T. O., Saka, A. B., & Ekundayo, D. (in press). Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria. International journal of construction management, https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2108973

The deployment of digital systems has facilitated process improvement in building construction, including for green practices implementation. However, it has encountered several challenges that have limited its use and hindered the diffusion of susta... Read More about Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria.

Barriers to circular economy adoption and concomitant implementation strategies in building construction and demolition waste management: A PRISMA and interpretive structural modeling approach (2022)
Journal Article
Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022). Barriers to circular economy adoption and concomitant implementation strategies in building construction and demolition waste management: A PRISMA and interpretive structural modeling approach. Habitat International, 126(August), 102615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2022.102615

Waste generated by building construction and demolition (BCD) activities contributes to the major proportion of urban solid waste. A large amount of the waste is still sent to the landfill or downcycled globally. The adoption of circular economy (CE)... Read More about Barriers to circular economy adoption and concomitant implementation strategies in building construction and demolition waste management: A PRISMA and interpretive structural modeling approach.

Circular economy research on building construction and demolition waste: A review of current trends and future research directions (2022)
Journal Article
Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W., Saka, A. B., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022). Circular economy research on building construction and demolition waste: A review of current trends and future research directions. Journal of Cleaner Production, 357, Article 131927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131927

The circular economy (CE) paradigm has piqued public interests worldwide as a significant innovative attempt to conserve finite resources, reduce waste, and shift away from the linear economy. An emerging shift to a CE model is unavoidable for resour... Read More about Circular economy research on building construction and demolition waste: A review of current trends and future research directions.

Automating the modular construction process: A review of digital technologies and future directions with blockchain technology (2021)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., Chan, D. W., Ojo, S., & Yam, M. C. (2022). Automating the modular construction process: A review of digital technologies and future directions with blockchain technology. Journal of Building Engineering, 46, Article 103720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103720

Modular integrated construction (MiC) method has come to limelight in recent years due to its enormous potentials. Although several digital tools and technologies (DTT) have been employed in MiC projects, no previous research study has critically rev... Read More about Automating the modular construction process: A review of digital technologies and future directions with blockchain technology.

Prioritization of Contracting Methods for Water and Wastewater Projects Using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Method (2021)
Journal Article
Sarvari, H., Chan, D. W. M., Ashrafi, B., Olawumi, T. O., & Banaitiene, N. (2021). Prioritization of Contracting Methods for Water and Wastewater Projects Using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Method. Energies, 14(22), Article 7815. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14227815

This study uses the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) method to prioritize contracting methods to determine the most suitable contract option for water and wastewater projects (WWP). Content analysis, a two-round Delphi survey technique, and... Read More about Prioritization of Contracting Methods for Water and Wastewater Projects Using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Method.

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.

Cloud-based Sustainability Assessment (CSA) System for Automating the Sustainability Decision-Making Process of Built Assets (2021)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2022). Cloud-based Sustainability Assessment (CSA) System for Automating the Sustainability Decision-Making Process of Built Assets. Expert Systems with Applications, 188, Article 116020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.116020

Digital tools help facilitate the implementation of sustainability practices in the built environment in the era of rapid urban developments. However, the extant literature revealed salient gaps in the use of cloud-based systems and digital tools to... Read More about Cloud-based Sustainability Assessment (CSA) System for Automating the Sustainability Decision-Making Process of Built Assets.

Critical success factors for managing construction small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries of Middle East: Evidence from Iranian construction enterprises (2021)
Journal Article
Sarvari, H., Chan, D. W., Fakhir, A. K., Olawumi, T. O., & Karim Aldaud, A. A. (2021). Critical success factors for managing construction small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries of Middle East: Evidence from Iranian construction enterprises. Journal of Building Engineering, 43, Article 103152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103152

The study aims to study the critical success factors (CSFs) for managing construction small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the developing countries of the Middle East. The statistical population included active experts in the field of constru... Read More about Critical success factors for managing construction small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries of Middle East: Evidence from Iranian construction enterprises.

Developing project evaluation models for smart sustainable practices implementation in construction projects: a comparative study between Nigeria and Hong Kong (2021)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2022). Developing project evaluation models for smart sustainable practices implementation in construction projects: a comparative study between Nigeria and Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(3), 1522-1552. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2020-0906

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the key facilitating factors for smart sustainable practices (SSP) and develop a project evaluation model (PEM) for SSP implementation in Nigeria and Hong Kong. SSP is coined from the integration of d... Read More about Developing project evaluation models for smart sustainable practices implementation in construction projects: a comparative study between Nigeria and Hong Kong.

Effects of Pedagogical Transition on Classroom Design (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Lam, E., Chan, D., & Olawumi, T. (2021, March). Effects of Pedagogical Transition on Classroom Design. Paper presented at 5th CU Construction Conference, Online

Active learning has played an important role in recent years as it carries a highly positive effect of improving students' learning attitude and successiveness. Indeed, classroom design is a determinative factor in the performance of learning and tea... Read More about Effects of Pedagogical Transition on Classroom Design.

Scientometric review and analysis: A case example of smart buildings and smart cities (2021)
Book Chapter
Olawumi, T. O., Saka, A. B., Chan, D. W. M., & Jayasena, N. S. (2021). Scientometric review and analysis: A case example of smart buildings and smart cities. In E. Manu, & J. Akotia (Eds.), Secondary Research Methods in the Built Environment (147-162). Abingdon: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003000532-11

Over the years, there has been an increase in research outputs in the built environment leading to the need to make meaning out of this increasingly large corpus of research. The use of manual desktop review has been criticised for its lack of rigour... Read More about Scientometric review and analysis: A case example of smart buildings and smart cities.

Green-building information modelling (Green-BIM) assessment framework for evaluating sustainability performance of building projects: a case of Nigeria (2020)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2021). Green-building information modelling (Green-BIM) assessment framework for evaluating sustainability performance of building projects: a case of Nigeria. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(5-6), 458-477. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2020.1852910

There is a research gap in the use of digital systems to aid the sustainability performance assessment of buildings, which informs the development of the green-BIM assessment (GBA) framework in this paper. The study employed a conceptual framework de... Read More about Green-building information modelling (Green-BIM) assessment framework for evaluating sustainability performance of building projects: a case of Nigeria.

Development of a BIM-enabled and Cloud-based Sustainability Assessment System for Buildings in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Nigeria (2020)
Thesis
Olawumi, T. O. (2020). Development of a BIM-enabled and Cloud-based Sustainability Assessment System for Buildings in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Nigeria. (Thesis). Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2804043

The increasing urbanization of the built environment has bolstered the need of promoting sustainable practices and Building Information Modelling (BIM) initiative in building and construction projects. However, there has not been a unified adoption a... Read More about Development of a BIM-enabled and Cloud-based Sustainability Assessment System for Buildings in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Nigeria.

Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran (2020)
Journal Article
Tavassolirizi, M., Sarvari, H., Chan, D. W., & Olawumi, T. O. (2022). Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran. International journal of construction management, 22(14), 2712-2723. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1819946

Delays in the implementation and commissioning of rail transportation projects can cause economic dam-ages to project stakeholders and the cities linked by such rail networks. Hence, the current study aims toinvestigate the key delay factors and prov... Read More about Factors affecting delays in rail transportation projects using Analytic Network Process: the case of Iran.

African BIM Report 2020 (2020)
Report
Saka, A., Itanola, M., Olawumi, T., Kori, S., Hamma-adama, M., Akinradewo, O., …Mimoun, M. (2020). African BIM Report 2020. Abuja, Nigeria: BIM AFRICA

While it may seem like the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across Africa is slow-paced, the increasing advocacy efforts from various stakeholders is now resulting in a widespread drive for implementation and deployment. Coupled with... Read More about African BIM Report 2020.

Application of Generalized Choquet Fuzzy Integral Method in the Sustainability Rating of Green Buildings based on the BSAM scheme (2020)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. (2020). Application of Generalized Choquet Fuzzy Integral Method in the Sustainability Rating of Green Buildings based on the BSAM scheme. Sustainable Cities and Society, 61, Article 102147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2020.102147

The need to reduce the impact of building projects on the sustainability of the built environment and improve the use of resources necessitated several interventions such as the development of methods to assess building impacts and improve the sustai... Read More about Application of Generalized Choquet Fuzzy Integral Method in the Sustainability Rating of Green Buildings based on the BSAM scheme.

Key drivers for smart and sustainable practices in the built environment (2020)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. M. (2020). Key drivers for smart and sustainable practices in the built environment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(6), 1257-1281. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-06-2019-0305

Purpose The construction industry has been evolving in recent years through the adoption of smart tools such as building information modeling to reduce the complexity in the construction process and optimize the project's goals. This paper aims to i... Read More about Key drivers for smart and sustainable practices in the built environment.

Development of a building sustainability assessment method (BSAM) for developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa (2020)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., Chan, D. W., Chan, A. P., & Wong, J. K. (2020). Development of a building sustainability assessment method (BSAM) for developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Cleaner Production, 263, Article 121514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121514

The consideration of the regional context in the development of green building rating systems is well established in the extant literature, and this informs the development of a sustainability assessment method for sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, a multi-... Read More about Development of a building sustainability assessment method (BSAM) for developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Building Information Modelling and Project Information Management Framework for Construction Projects (2019)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. (2019). Building Information Modelling and Project Information Management Framework for Construction Projects. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 25(1), 53-75. https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2019.7841

The study aims to develop an effective BIM-project information management framework (BIM-PIMF) and associated assessment model for construction projects with a view to enhancing the functional management of project information. An explanatory case st... Read More about Building Information Modelling and Project Information Management Framework for Construction Projects.

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.

Concomitant Impediments to the implementation of Smart Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment (2019)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. W. (2020). Concomitant Impediments to the implementation of Smart Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 21, 239-251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2019.09.001

The paper examines the major barriers to the application of smart tools to enhance the implementation of sustainability practices in the built environment. The study collated 38 types of impediments from a comprehensive desktop review of the literatu... Read More about Concomitant Impediments to the implementation of Smart Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment.

Building Sustainability Assessment Method (BSAM) - for Countries in sub-Saharan region (2019)
Dataset
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. W. (2019). Building Sustainability Assessment Method (BSAM) - for Countries in sub-Saharan region. [Dataset]. https://doi.org/10.17632/jvjm5h8md3.1

This repository contains the full documentation for the BSAM scheme (green rating system) for countries in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. The BSAM scheme forms part of a research project funded by the Sustainable City Lab and the Department of... Read More about Building Sustainability Assessment Method (BSAM) - for Countries in sub-Saharan region.

Critical success factors for building information modelling (BIM) implementation in Hong Kong (2019)
Journal Article
Chan, D. W., Olawumi, T. O., & Ho, A. M. (2019). Critical success factors for building information modelling (BIM) implementation in Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(9), 1838-1854. https://doi.org/10.1108/ecam-05-2018-0204

Purpose – Some initiatives have been proposed and implemented to facilitate successful project delivery and improve coordination and collaboration in the design, construction and management phases of project development. Building information modeling... Read More about Critical success factors for building information modelling (BIM) implementation in Hong Kong.

An empirical survey of the perceived benefits of executing BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment (2019)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. W. (2019). An empirical survey of the perceived benefits of executing BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 19(3), 321-342. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-08-2018-0065

Purpose The increasing urbanization of the built environment has bolstered the need to promote green Building Information Modeling (BIM) initiative in new construction projects and the rehabilitation of old premises. This study aims to explore and e... Read More about An empirical survey of the perceived benefits of executing BIM and sustainability practices in the built environment.

Post-contract material management and waste minimization: An analysis of the roles of quantity surveyors (2019)
Journal Article
Saka, A. B., Olaore, F. O., & Olawumi, T. (2019). Post-contract material management and waste minimization: An analysis of the roles of quantity surveyors. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(4), 793-807. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-10-2018-0193

Purpose This paper aims to assess the level of awareness of quantity surveyors in material management and their key roles in waste minimization during the post-contract stage of the project with a view of achieving value for money in their roles.... Read More about Post-contract material management and waste minimization: An analysis of the roles of quantity surveyors.

Perceived benefits of and barriers to Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation in construction: The case of Hong Kong (2019)
Journal Article
Chan, D. W., Olawumi, T., & Ho, A. M. (2019). Perceived benefits of and barriers to Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation in construction: The case of Hong Kong. Journal of Building Engineering, 25, Article 100764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100764

BIM has experienced an increasing appeal in its adoption and implementation in the built environment worldwide in recent years. The current research study aims to identify and assess the perceived benefits of and barriers to BIM implementation in the... Read More about Perceived benefits of and barriers to Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation in construction: The case of Hong Kong.

Development of a Benchmarking Model for BIM Implementation in Developing Countries (2019)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. (2019). Development of a Benchmarking Model for BIM Implementation in Developing Countries. Benchmarking, 26(4), 1210-1232. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-05-2018-0138

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore building information modeling (BIM) implementation and practices in developed economies by developing a benchmarking model that will enhance BIM adoption and implementation in developing countries.... Read More about Development of a Benchmarking Model for BIM Implementation in Developing Countries.

Critical Success Factors of Implementing Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey (2019)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., & Chan, D. W. (2019). Critical Success Factors of Implementing Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey. Sustainable Development, 27(4), 587-602. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.1925

The research study aims to explore and assess the critical success factors (CSFs) that can amplify the integration of building information modeling (BIM) and sustainability practices in construction projects. Delphi survey technique was employed to s... Read More about Critical Success Factors of Implementing Building Information Modelling and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey.

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.

Assessment of Clients’ Perception and Satisfaction with Project Quality Delivery in Nigeria (2018)
Journal Article
Ayegun, O. A., Abiola-falemu, J. O., & Olawumi, T. O. (2018). Assessment of Clients’ Perception and Satisfaction with Project Quality Delivery in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Project Management, 1(1), 27-44

Construction projects are embarked upon with multiple but specific objectives to be achieved, one of which is to fulfill the client’s needs and meet their expectations. The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the current and desired level of... Read More about Assessment of Clients’ Perception and Satisfaction with Project Quality Delivery in Nigeria.

A Conceptual Framework and Roadmap Approach for Integrating BIM into Lifecycle Project Management (2018)
Journal Article
Ma, X., Xiong, F., Olawumi, T. O., Dong, N., & Chan, A. P. C. (2018). A Conceptual Framework and Roadmap Approach for Integrating BIM into Lifecycle Project Management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 34(6), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000647

As a disruptive information and communication technology (ICT) in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) industry, building information modeling (BIM) enables project teams to manage a project via a model-based cooperative... Read More about A Conceptual Framework and Roadmap Approach for Integrating BIM into Lifecycle Project Management.

Barriers to the Integration of BIM and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey of International Experts (2018)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., Chan, D. W., Wong, J. K., & Chan, A. P. (2018). Barriers to the Integration of BIM and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey of International Experts. Journal of Building Engineering, 20, 60-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2018.06.017

The built environment faces numerous challenges in its quest to be more productive and sustainable, and to the adoption of a smart and creative process of carrying out the various operations. This study aims to investigate the profound barriers faced... Read More about Barriers to the Integration of BIM and Sustainability Practices in Construction Projects: A Delphi Survey of International Experts.

Identifying and prioritizing the benefits of integrating BIM and sustainability practices in construction projects: A Delphi survey of international experts (2018)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2018). Identifying and prioritizing the benefits of integrating BIM and sustainability practices in construction projects: A Delphi survey of international experts. Sustainable Cities and Society, 40, 16-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2018.03.033

The recent initiatives of the construction industry to embed sustainable strategies in its processes can be en- hanced when clear and practical benefits of such integration are available to project stakeholders to support their decision-making. Hence... Read More about Identifying and prioritizing the benefits of integrating BIM and sustainability practices in construction projects: A Delphi survey of international experts.

A Scientometric Review of Global Research on Sustainability and Sustainable Development (2018)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2018). A Scientometric Review of Global Research on Sustainability and Sustainable Development. Journal of Cleaner Production, 183, 231-250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.162

The concept of sustainable development has gained worldwide attention in recent years which had enhanced its implementation. However, few studies have attempted to map the global research of sustainability. This study utilizes scientometric review of... Read More about A Scientometric Review of Global Research on Sustainability and Sustainable Development.

Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria (2017)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Aje, I. O. (2017). Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(11), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0001394

This paper explores the benefits and barriers to partnering in quantity-surveying (QS) firms in Nigeria, and suggests projects and professional services best served by this practice. A mixed research design informs the identification of related conce... Read More about Rethinking Partnering among Quantity-Surveying Firms in Nigeria.

Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects (2017)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Awodele, O. A. (2017). Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects. Journal of Civil and Environmental Research, 9(2), 54-64

Value for Money is the client’s assessment of the project delivered and/or services rendered by the various project stakeholders as it met the pre-determined objectives. The study focused on ways by which the required value for money can be achieved... Read More about Achieving Value for Money (VFM) in Construction Projects.

Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria (2017)
Journal Article
Saka, A. B., Olawumi, T. O., & Omoboye, A. J. (2017). Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria. World Scientific News, 83, 15-28

Erratic supply of electricity to residential buildings has led many occupants/owners to source for alternative sources to complement the epileptic supply from the National Grid. The sun produces energy expense-free, which is being untapped in this pa... Read More about Solar Photovoltaic System: A Case Study of Akure, Nigeria.

Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T., Chan, D., & Wong, J. (2017). Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 23(8), 1060-1081. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2017.1374301

Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes have continued to gain relevance in the Architectural, En- gineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with more resources directed toward it. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 445 BIM articl... Read More about Evolution in the Intellectual Structure of BIM Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Geospatial Map of the Global Research on Sustainability and Sustainable Development: Generating and converting KML files to Map (2017)
Dataset
Olawumi, T. O., & Chan, D. W. (2017). Geospatial Map of the Global Research on Sustainability and Sustainable Development: Generating and converting KML files to Map. [Dataset]. https://doi.org/10.17632/sv23pvr252.1

The animated map is handy for academics and practitioners, as a more dynamic alternative to scientific databases such as Scopus or ISI Web of Science in the quest to ease the identification of sustainability research publications within a city or reg... Read More about Geospatial Map of the Global Research on Sustainability and Sustainable Development: Generating and converting KML files to Map.

Value Management – Creating Functional Value For Construction Project: An Exploratory Study (2016)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., Akinrata, E. B., & Arijeloye, B. T. (2016). Value Management – Creating Functional Value For Construction Project: An Exploratory Study. World Scientific News, 54, 40-59

Value management is a process whereby the project is evaluated and scrutinised to obtain maximum value for money by following a prescribed methodology. It focuses on the value, rather than cost, in relation to the function of the element of the proje... Read More about Value Management – Creating Functional Value For Construction Project: An Exploratory Study.

Demystifying Issues Regarding Public Private Partnerships (PPP) (2016)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Ogunsemi, D. R. (2016). Demystifying Issues Regarding Public Private Partnerships (PPP). Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 7(11), 21-33

Public-private sector collaboration is an evolving concept which takes many forms around the world, and it is essentially an arrangement by which private entrepreneurs provide support for the provision of public infrastructure. This study explored th... Read More about Demystifying Issues Regarding Public Private Partnerships (PPP).

Nigeria's Public Procurement Law- Puissant Issues and Projected Amendments (2016)
Journal Article
Olatunji, S. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Odeyinka, H. A. (2016). Nigeria's Public Procurement Law- Puissant Issues and Projected Amendments. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 6(6), 73-85

The Public Procurement Act 2007 brought a sense of regulation or framework to the procurement process in Nigeria. Preceding this law, Nigerian public procurement was not formally regulated in the sense that there was no law, which governed procuremen... Read More about Nigeria's Public Procurement Law- Puissant Issues and Projected Amendments.

Establishment of Critical Causal Factors for Electrical Cost Estimating Techniques (2016)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O. (2016). Establishment of Critical Causal Factors for Electrical Cost Estimating Techniques. World Scientific News, 53(3), 354-366. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.9642683

Cost estimating techniques are approaches towards delivering reliable estimates for any projects or endeavour. However, the usage of the different estimating techniques available depends on prevailing circumstances revolving around such project while... Read More about Establishment of Critical Causal Factors for Electrical Cost Estimating Techniques.

Are Quantity Surveyors competent to value for Civil Engineering Works? Evaluating QSs' competencies and militating factors (2016)
Journal Article
Olawumi, T. O., & Ayegun, O. A. (2016). Are Quantity Surveyors competent to value for Civil Engineering Works? Evaluating QSs' competencies and militating factors. Journal of Education and Practice, 7(16), 9-18

The role of the quantity surveyor is one that is often unclear amongst the general public. This study discussed the competencies of the quantity surveyor in measuring and managing civil engineering works and also carrying out the financial management... Read More about Are Quantity Surveyors competent to value for Civil Engineering Works? Evaluating QSs' competencies and militating factors.