Building Infrastructure Better Digitalisation, Decarbonisation and Decentralisation

THEME 1: SMART INFRASTRUCTURE AND CITIES

Bridging Urban Inequality Through Resilient Infrastructure Development: The Role of Digitalisation in Tembisa’s Water Systems

K. Joyi, T. Gumbo and T.N. Mphambukeli

Digitalisation in Quantity Surveying: Insights and Barriers from Namibian QS Consultants

T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo, N. Kandjabanga and T. Gumbo

Barriers to the Adoption of Health and Safety Smart Technologies in Construction Projects in Tanzania

J.K. Nshunju and G. Kikwasi

THEME 2: INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT – TRENDS AND FORECASTS

Cost-effective Solutions for Large Web Openings in Cold-formed Steel Joists

K. S. Sivakumaran

Examining Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Construction Project Auditing in Ghana

A. Nansie, M.C. Mewomo, F.K. Bondinuba, S.O. Sarpong and A.B. Dery

An Assessment of Finance Models for Sustainable Construction Projects in Tanzania: A Review of Literature

A.K. Moselankoe, G. Nyamagere, and S. Phoya

Building Cemetery Infrastructure Better through Digitalisation and Decentralisation

N. Mhobo, T. N. Mphambukeli and K. Mocwagae

Barriers to Green Building Costing Competence Adoption in Cost Management Practices by Quantity Surveyors in Zimbabwe

Y. Togara, T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo and T. Gumbo

Integrating Smart Water Management Technologies in Urban Infrastructure: Addressing the Water Crisis in Zimbabwean Cities. A Case of Bulawayo

K.R. Mutseta, T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo and T. Gumbo

The Impact of Industrial 4.0 Technologies on Construction Project Cost Management in Zimbabwe

M. Rusenza, R. A. Dhliwayo, T. Dhliwayo and K. Kajimo-Shakantu

Indigenous Investment Practices and Community-based Models in the Minibus Industry Sector

R. C. Kalaoane and T. Gumbo

Influencing Travel Behaviour through Educational Interventions for Sustainable Urban Mobility

R. C. Kalaoane, T. Gumbo and S. Mbatha

THEME 3: SUSTAINABILITY IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Stakeholder Synergies for Environmental Sustainability in Ghana’s Real Estate Sector: A Qualitative Perspective

H. Adjarko, I. C. Anugwo, A. O Aiyetan, F. O. Danso and D. Paintsil

Challenges of Integrating Climate-Resilient Buildings into the existing Spatial Planning in Blantyre City, Malawi

J. Matemba, C. Amoah and O. Akinradewo

BIM-Enabled Sustainability Analysis of Kinetic Façade Systems: A Case Study of Lusail Plaza Tower

J. T. Keloth and T. Ahmad

Rethinking Sustainable Infrastructure: Trade-offs in Dar es Salaam’s BRT System

T. Leuta, L.K. Kakuru and C.C. Onyeneke

Translating Policy into Practice: A Critical Appraisal of Sustainability Outcomes in South Africa’s Riverside View Mega Human Settlement

X. Mkhalali and Z. Zungu

Factors Hindering Quantity Surveyors from Playing the Advisory Role of Green Building Uptake

L. P. Lulyalya and F. V. Mushi

Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Review

M. Zinyama, T. Moyo and S. Chimbganda

Sustainable Impact of Post-Occupancy Evaluation: A Case of the Lands Building at Ardhi University

J.K. Shinju and G. Kikwasi

From Housing to Sustainable Human Settlements: A Bibliometric Analysis of Spatial Integration in Reshaping South Africa’s Urban Landscapes

M. Mndzebele, S. Finzi, T. Moyo, T. Gumbo and G. Onatu

Trapped in Transition: A Governance-Responsive Framework for the Delivery of Temporary Residential Units in South Africa

M. Mndzebele, G. Onatu, and T. Gumbo

Access barriers to GF and Strategies for Retail Consumer Uptake in South Africa

T.T Ntombela, C.S Okoro and J.D Oladeji

South African Perspective on the Impact of COVID-19 on REITS’s

N. Booysen and M. Booyens

THEME 4: QUALITY AND RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

A Consumer-Centric Approach for Integrating Indoor Environmental Quality Metrics into Building Performance Optimisation in Shopping Malls

Iruka Chijindu Anugwo, Williams Miller Appau, and Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong

Unpacking Barriers and Incentives to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Toward Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure

C. Moobela, B. Mpofu and P. Simbanegavi

Integrated Cost Control in Construction Megaprojects: A Systematic Review of Lean and Technology-Driven Approaches

M.Y. Montsha and K. Ntakana

Critical success factors of quality enhancement in low-cost housing: Insights from Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

T.M. Samu, R.A. Dhliwayo, T. Dhliwayo and K. Kajimo-Shakantu

Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation in Construction: A Critical Review

A. B. Dery, M. C. Mewomo, A. S. Nansie, O. S. Sarpong and F. K. Bondinuba

Integrated Infrastructure Construction: The Answer to Sustainable Resource Use in South Africa

A. A. Ishola and T. Gumbo

Passenger Service Qualities of Bus Terminal Infrastructure for Intercity Transportation in Nigeria

A.J. Adenigbo, J. Mageto, R. Luke and O.C. Olatunji

Preventive strategies for building projects’ abandonment in Nigeria

O. J. Oladiran and I.I. Salami

THEME 5: GENDER EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Benefits of Strategic Spatial Planning for Equitable Urban Renewal: Advancing Housing Justice in Post-Apartheid Soweto

N. Dube and G. Onatu

Exploring Barriers to Women’s Leadership in the Quantity Surveying Profession in Zimbabwe

P. Ananias, R.A. Dhliwayo, T. Dhliwayo and K. Kajimo-Shakantu

Equity Transitions in Engineering: Trends, Challenges and Strategies for Inclusivity

T. Moyo, R.C. Kalaoane, T.N Mphambukeli and T. Gumbo

Pioneering Social Justice: A Critical Review of Women’s Leadership in South Africa’s Construction Industry

N.P. Mzobe and T. Gumbo

Managing Psychosocial Risks in Construction: A Systematic Review of Underlying Causes and Impacts on Construction Workers

M.A Mokoena, R.B Nemakhavhani and B.O. Awuzie

THEME 6: MEGAPROJECTS/ CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHOCK EVENTS

Exploring the Role of Green Building Technologies in Zimbabwe’s Climate Resilience Strategy

M. Muchakanakirwa, R. Muvungani, T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo and K. Kajimo-Shakantu

Unveiling the Multidimensional Effects of Large-Scale Projects: The Case of Lesotho Highlands Water Projects

R.C. Kalaoane, T. Gumbo and M. Mndzebele

Water Resource Vulnerability in the Face of Climate-Induced Shock Events: A Bibliometric Analysis

E.K. Ravele and T Gumbo

Reframing Life Cycle Assessment for Low-Income Housing in South Africa: Towards Social, Dynamic and GIS-Integrated Models

J Mahachi and L Kumalo

Reverse Urban Renaissance in Lupane (Zimbabwe): Urban Transformation and the Resonance of Rural Nostalgia

Buhle Dube, Thulisile Mphambukeli, and Trynos Gumbo

THEME 7: GREEN/SUSTAINABLE BUILDING

Green Skills and Training Models for Construction Operatives: A PRISMA-guided Systematic Literature Review

T. Z. Mbaraja and T. Moyo

Barriers to Sustainable Construction Labour Management in Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Review

S. Chimbganda, T. Moyo and M. Zinyama

The Spatial Integration of Bus Rapid Transit System and Non-motorised Transport in Johannesburg, South Africa

I.T Tabane, T. Gumbo andT. Moyo

Barriers to Green Retrofitting Practices’ Adoption in Zimbabwean Commercial Buildings in Harare

G. Chingama, T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo and T. Gumbo

Unlocking Sustainable Infrastructure Delivery in Emerging Economies: A Systematic Review of Success Factors and Barriers

O. Khomane and K. Ntakana

Urban Renewal for Sustainable Development in Johannesburg CBD: A Critical Assessment of Challenges and Strategic Opportunities

S.G. Mbatha, T. Gumbo and R. Kalaoane

THEME 8: RENEWABLE ENERGY/CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Exploring the Potential of Piezoelectric Floor Tiles to Harness Kinetic Energy Harvesting in Shopping Malls in Ghana

Williams Miller Appau, Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong and Iruka Chijindu Anugwo

Circular Economy in Construction: Risk Landscape and Mitigation Pathways in Zimbabwe

R. Shumba, R. Muvungani, T. Dhliwayo and T. Gumbo

Circular Economy Implementation in South Africa’s Construction Industry

A. A. Ishola, D. Tshiamo and T. Gumbo

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Energy Solutions: Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Grid Reliability in Zimbabwe’s Construction Industry

K. Mutseta, T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo and T. Gumbo

Affordable Housing Presales: A Case Study of Approval Determinants and Patterns in Johannesburg, South Africa

P. Simbanegavi

A Review of Circular Economy Integration into Disaster-Related Demolition Waste Management: Trends and Future Direction

E.A. Nyenku, I. Musonda and T. Mkandawire

THEME 9: BIM, DIGITAL TWINS, MIXED REALITY, 3D PRINTING AND CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION

Accelerating BIM Adoption in Tanzania: Lessons from Global Public Sector Interventions

Y. H. B. Mwishwa

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Adoption in Zimbabwe’s construction sector

K. Machadu, T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo and T. Gumbo

Virtual and Augmented Reality for Safer Construction Sites: Barriers and Adoption Realities in Zimbabwe

J. Matande, T. Dhliwayo, R.A. Dhliwayo and T. Gumbo

An Overview of Building Information Modelling Strategies in the Malawian Construction Industry

M. Ndwandwe, W. Kuotcha, T. Mkandawire and D. Olukanni

Unpacking the Structural and Operational Barriers to AI Uptake in Namibia’s Construction Sector: A Quantitative Investigation

R.A. Dhliwayo, W.P.S. Kiimba, T. Dhliwayo and K. Kajimo-Shakantu

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Monitoring Construction Projects Progress in Zimbabwe: Barriers and Opportunities

R. Chirimbani, R.A. Dhliwayo, T. Dhliwayo and K. Kajimo-Shakantu

Barriers to adoption of Building Information Modelling in Quantity Surveying Firms in Nigeria

L. Odine, O. G. Ajayi, R.A. Dhliwayo and K. Kajimo-Shakantu

Adoption of Digital Tools in the South African Construction Industry

T.M. Mogokonyane and K. Ntakana

The Role of Digital Transformation in Construction to Improve Performance

J.J. Smallwood and S.B. Pandle

THEME 10: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/ ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT/ LEAN CONSTRUCTION AND VALUE ENGINEERING

Unpacking Operational Efficiency Challenges of Local Civil Contractors in Tanzanian Road Projects

N.G. Sospeter, G. J. Kikwasi, M. G. Nyanswe and M. Kanyaga

Construction Professionals’ Perception on the Awareness, Usage and Effectiveness of Epoxy Resin for Concrete Repair

O. J. Oladiran and B.J. Olatoro

Investigation on the Utilisation of Coffee Husk Ashes to Stabilise Expansive Soil for Road’s Subgrade Improvement

M. J. Kamlenga, Y. B. Mhando, T. I. Chuwa and J. M. Martin

Country-Specific Opportunities for Synergistic Waste Utilisation in the United Kingdom and China

O.J. Ebohon, F.O. Okeke, J. Zhou, Z. Pan and A. Al-Otaibi

Assessing the Possibilities of Enhancing Infrastructure for Environmental and Waste Management in Soweto

S.G. Mbatha and T. Gumbo

Condensation and Mould in Low-Income Housing: Causes, Health Risks and Design Strategies in the Southern Cape

E. C. Moyo and J. Mahachi

Evaluation of Biogas Production from Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Oil Palm Fuel Ash

D. O. Olukanni, E. O. Fagbenle and  M. J. Kamlenga

Food Waste Management in Restaurants of Peri-urban Communities: Evidence from Warri, Nigeria

D. O. Olukanni, E. Samson, D. E. Bassey and M. J. Kamlenga

Industrial Solid Waste Management Practices in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

D. O. Olukanni, E. E. Mmenieabasi and M. J. Kamlenga

Biography

Innocent Musonda is a Professor of Construction Management and the Director of the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment (CARINBE) at the University of Johannesburg. A leading scholar in construction digitalisation, his work focuses on Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, AI-driven construction safety, infrastructure resilience, and the digital transformation of construction processes in developing economies. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and has led major multi-country research initiatives across Africa, including digital transformation programmes, safety technology innovation, and infrastructure development capacity-building.

Rehema J. Monko is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Building Economics at Ardhi University (ARU), Tanzania, and an AQRB-registered Quantity Surveyor. Her research focuses on construction project performance, procurement systems, Building Information Modelling (BIM), sustainable infrastructure, energy transition decision-making, and cost-effective construction practices in developing contexts. She has published extensively in international journals and contributes to major regional and global research initiatives, including SIDA, VLIR-UOS, ASIM (Africa Sustainable Infrastructure Mobility), and Erasmus+ PURSUE.

Adetayo Onososen, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment (CARINBE), University of Johannesburg. His research sits at the intersection of digital transformation and construction management, with a strong focus on Human-Robotics, artificial intelligence for construction health and safety, digital twins, Building Information Modelling (BIM), VR/AR-enabled training, and data-driven approaches to infrastructure delivery.