Research Areas

The department undertakes research into various topics that address critical issues relating to the construction industry in Ghana and globally. Publications emanating from these research efforts contribute significantly to the body of knowledge and address critical issues relating to the construction industry in Ghana and globally. The lecturers also play key roles in the supervision of project being undertaking by the students; both at the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels. Reasearch being conducted in the department are grouped under the following key areas.

Building Performance and Building Pathology

Health and Safety and Social Well-being

Building Material Science

Digital Construction and Innovation 

Sustainability and Green Buildings

Procurement Management

Professional Practice and Construction Law

Construction Economics

Project Management

Construction Resource Management 

Building Structures and Construction Methods