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Dr. Bernard Atuahene

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Biography

Bernard is an Assistant Professor in Construction Management and Engineering, and Programme Leader for the MSc Construction and Project Management at the University of Bradford. He received his PhD from the University of Newcastle, Australia and his MPhil and Bachelor (Hons) from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Bernard is an early career researcher with research interests and specialization in digital construction. His doctoral research explored the big data capabilities of construction firms - facilitating efficient management of data and leading to construction process improvements. He was part of a team that mapped BIM expertise for the Tasmanian construction industry, a research project funded by the Tasmanian Construction Industry Training Board in Australia. Bernard is part of the University of Bradford and the Qingdao University of Technology-China collaboration team awarded £40,000 in funding through the British Council UK-China Institutional Partnership Exploration Fund in 2023. The project will deliver "Engineering Sustainability and Diversity in Global Partnerships".Bernard believes the construction industry is at the stage where the nexus between digital construction and sustainability is strategically examined to build resilience infrastructure by integrating people, products and processes. His thought stems from the need for addressing issues from the 'holistic perspective' rather than using a silos approach.Bernard has research experience and publications (journals, conferences and book chapters) in digital construction, project delivery, infrastructure assessment, sustainability and organizational study in construction. Bernard teaches construction management modules at postgraduate and undergraduate levels and has teaching experience in Ghana, Australia, and the UK. He also gets invited and has presented on big data applications in construction at Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events organized by the Australian Institute of Architects in 2020 and 2021 and guest lectures to international universities.Bernard is available to supervise PhD candidates.

Research

Data-driven led Construction , Digital Construction, Digital Capabilities and Competencies, Sustainability and Sustainable Digital Solutions

Teaching

Details on teaching interests, highlights and modules are available for Dr. Bernard Atuahene as follows:

Teaching modules

Information about programme modules taught by Dr. Bernard Atuahene.
Title Subject Module code Year
Sustainability in the Built Environment 2022
Construction Management
Building Information Modelling
Project Management
Management of Project Procurement and Construction Contracts
Sustainability in the Built Environment

Professional activities

Information about education, employment and areas of particular interest for Dr. Bernard Atuahene is as follows:

  • English
  • Akan

Education

  • University of Newcastle, Australia - Doctor of Philosophy
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Master of Philosophy
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science

Employment

  • Swinburne University of Technology, Sydney/ Education Centre of Australia - Sessional Lecturer in Construction and Infrastructure Management in the year 2019 (specified as 10/12/2019)
  • University of Bradford - Lecturer in Construction Management and Engineering in the year 2022 (specified as 07/02/2022)
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Teaching/Programme/Graduate Assistant in the year 2013 (specified as 30/08/2013)
  • The University of Newcastle - Sessional Academic in Construction Management in the year 2017 (specified as 24/07/2017)

  • Board Member, Construction Excellence Yorkshire and Humber Club: in the year 2023 (specified as 25/05/2023)

  • Program Committee: 5th Annual Innovative Engineering Research Conference (AIERC 2022), in the year 2022 (specified as 11/02/2022)
  • Scientific Committee: 38th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, in the year 2022 (specified as 28/03/2022)

  • Best paper award in category for Sustainability, Ethics, and Responsibility in the year 01-AUG-23 (specified as 01/08/2023)
  • 3MT Runner-Up at 18th Annual Engineering Project Organization Conference (Virtual) in the year 01-OCT-20 (specified as 01/10/2020)
  • University of Newcastle Graduate Research Support in the year 01-JUN-18 (specified as 01/06/2018)
  • University of Newcastle Research Scholarship Central (UNRSC) in the year 01-MAR-17 (specified as 01/03/2017)
  • University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (UNIPRS) in the year 01-MAR-17 (specified as 01/03/2017)
  • Department of Building Teachnology 50% Scholarship in the year 01-SEP-14 (specified as 01/09/2014)

  • Ghana Institute of Construction (IGIOC) (Reg. No. C20200004), Corporate Member in the year 2019 (specified as 21/01/2019)
  • Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Fellow in the year 2023 (specified as 31/05/2023)
  • Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Member in the year 2023 (specified as 30/05/2023)

Publications

There are 5 publications involving or that are attributed to Dr. Bernard Atuahene. They are listed as:

  • book chapter (1)
  • conference publication (1)
  • peer reviewed journal (3)

Book Chapter

Dr. Bernard Atuahene has 1 publication(s) listed under book chapter.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Chapter 7: Digital Capabilities in the Construction Industry 2023 Emerging Debates in the Construction Industry: The Developing Nations’ Perspective Emerging Debates in the Construction Industry: The Developing Nations’ Perspective Atuahene, BT; Kanjanabootra,S; Gajendran, T Ernest Kissi, Clinton Aigbavboa, Didibhuku Wellington Thwala 9781003340348 Taylor and Francis (Routledge)

Conference Publication

Dr. Bernard Atuahene has 1 publication(s) listed under conference publication.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Sustainability literacy evaluating instrument for construction professionals 2023 International SEEDS Conference 2023 (Sustainable Ecological Engineering and Design for Society) International SEEDS Conference 2023 (Sustainable Ecological Engineering and Design for Society) Hettiarachchi, T and Atuahene, B.T SEEDS

Peer Reviewed Journal

Dr. Bernard Atuahene has 3 publication(s) listed under peer reviewed journal.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Mapping the Barriers of Big Data Process in Construction: The Perspective of Construction Professionals 2023 Buildings Atuahene, BT; Kanjanabootra,S; Gajendran, T MDPI
Transformative role of big data through enabling capability recognition in construction 2023 Construction Management and Economics 41 Atuahene, BT; Kanjanabootra,S; Gajendran, T Taylor and Francis (Routledge) https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2022.2132523
Preliminary benefits of big data in the construction industry: a case study 2022 Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law 175 67 - 77 Atuahene B.T.;Kanjanabootra S.;Gajendran T. 1751-4304 10.1680/jmapl.21.00027