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Built Environment Epistemologies: Crafting Sustainable Knowledge in the GenAI Era
The SURE-Built 2026 Global Conference on Sustainable Built Environment Research examines the relationship between traditional knowledge systems, emerging technologies and sustainable development in the…
Facilitating Inclusivity in Multi-, Inter-, and Transdisciplinary Sustainable Built Environment Research in Emerging Economies
The 1st Global Forum for Sustainable Built Environment Research was a global academic platform dedicated to advancing sustainable development within the built environment, delivered…
Commercial Shops experienced fire outbreaks in Ghana, and in the proliferation of Malls within the Greater Kumasi Metropolis, this study assess the readiness in the event of fire. Qualitative approach using a closed- ended…
Plywood is widely used in reinforced concrete construction for slab and beam formwork, but its temporary nature results in significant material wastage that remains under-researched in SME construction projects in Sri Lanka. This study…
Excellence, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa; & School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. deborahadewale03@gmail.com The construction industry in developing countries continues to face various challenges, especially…
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major occupational health concern among construction labourers because of the physically demanding nature of construction activities and inadequate ergonomic practices in developing countries. This study examined the perceived causes…
Safety induction is a key element of construction occupational health and safety management, providing workers with information on hazards, safe work procedures, emergency arrangements and personal protective equipment (PPE). This study examined safety induction…
Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi, Ghana justicewilliams@aamusted.edu.gh; wjusticee30@gmail.com This study examines the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on female participation in Ghana’s construction industry. The study adopts a positivist research philosophy and a deductive, quantitative approach…
The construction industry's emphasis on delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to standard exacerbates stressful conditions already marked by dynamic uncertainty and frequent conflicts. Professionals in the construction sector, such as consultants, often…
Johannesburg, South Africa. mpimwusu@atu.edu.gh In construction, small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) working in dynamic, resource-constrained contexts are increasingly recognised as critical to project performance. The multidimensional Adaptive Success (ADS) framework, which combines outcome-based performance…
The construction industry continues to invest in digital technologies, yet their adoption remains slower than expected. Although extensive research has identified barriers to digital transformation, limited attention has been given to how responsibility for…
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