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 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 Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku 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 ...
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By Ernest Kissi, Clinton Aigbavboa, Didibhuku Wellington Thwala
May 09, 2023
This book provides readers with an insightful understanding of the various emerging issues in the construction industry, especially in the area associated with United Nations developmental goals, 4th Industrial Revolution, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Skills and Capacity development. The need...
By Tchad Jatau, Fidelis Emuze, John Smallwood
April 28, 2023
The construction industry in developing economies is responsible for creating deliverables such as infrastructure and housing while providing a means of livelihood to an ever-increasing number of management and frontline workers. However, in many parts of the world, injuries and fatalities have ...
By Babatunde Fatai Ogunbayo, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
February 03, 2023
The central aim of this book is to investigate and develop frameworks to aid effective maintenance management of municipal buildings in the education sector of developing economies. Using the South African education sector as a case study, this book provides readers with two major practical ...
By Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
July 15, 2022
This book examines an issue of constant concern in the construction industry, that of productivity. Using data from Ghana and South Africa, it presents research into the productivity of local contractors in these countries whilst examining the predominance of labour-intensive production methods. ...