Routledge Research Collections for Construction in Developing Countries
About the Book Series
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.
Biomimicry and Sustainable Building Performance: A Nature-inspired Sustainability Guide for the Built Environment
1st Edition
By Olusegun Aanuoluwapo Oguntona, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
September 29, 2025
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 ...
Emerging Debates in the Construction Industry: The Developing Nations’ Perspective
1st Edition
Edited
By Ernest Kissi, Clinton Aigbavboa, Didibhuku Wellington Thwala
September 29, 2025
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...
Measuring Productivity of Labour-Intensive Work Practices in Road Construction in Africa
1st Edition
By Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
September 29, 2025
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. ...
Moving the Construction Safety Climate Forward in Developing Countries
1st Edition
By Tchad Jatau, Fidelis Emuze, John Smallwood
September 29, 2025
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 ...
Training-Within-Industry Job Programs for Improved Construction Safety
1st Edition
By Lesiba Mollo, Fidelis Emuze, John Smallwood
September 29, 2025
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 ...
Unpacking the Decent Work Agenda in Construction Operations for Developing Countries
1st Edition
By Tirivavi Moyo, Gerrit Crafford, Fidelis Emuze
September 29, 2025
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 ...
An Indoor Air Quality Management Framework for Municipal Buildings in Developing Economies
1st Edition
By Mpho Ndou, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu
May 06, 2025
This book delves into the pivotal issue of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management in municipal buildings within developing economies, addressing a pressing need in today’s digital age, where individuals spend over 70% of their time indoors. With a strong focus on enhancing environmental quality, this ...
A 21st Century Employability Skills Improvement Framework for the Construction Industry
1st Edition
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, ...
Construction Digitalisation: A Capability Maturity Model for Construction Organisations
1st Edition
By Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke, Wellington Didibhuku 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. ...
Construction in Indonesia: Looking Back and Moving Forward
1st Edition
Edited
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 ...
Developing the Competitive Advantage of Indigenous Construction Firms
1st Edition
By Matthew Kwaw Somiah, Clinton 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 ...
Sustainable Construction in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
1st Edition
By Ayodeji 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 ...