Research Publications

(A) PUBLISHED PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

1. Afful, A., Acquah, G.K.K., and Agyekum, K., (2019), Level of Knowledge of Design Professionals on the Principles of Social Sustainability in Ghana, SSRN Electronic Journal,  http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3511538.
2. Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E., Baiden, B.K., Ampratwum, G. and Duah, D. (2019). Barriers to the adoption of green certification of buildings: A thematic analysis of verbatim comments from built environment professionals. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol 17(5): 1035-1055.
3. Akunyumu, S., Adjei-Kumi, T., Danku, J. C. and Kissi, E. (2019). Communication Problems in Projects - A Research Study for Construction Site Projects: A Case Study of Ghana. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 343-361.
4. Ampratwum, G., Agyekum, K. and Adinyira, E. (2019). The need for governmental policies and strategies in green building certification in Ghana. Acta Technica Corveniensis, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 37-42.  
5. Asamoah, R.O., Baiden, B., Nani, G. and Kissi, E. (2019). Review of Exogenous Economic Indicators Influencing Construction Industry. Advances in Civil Engineering, Vol. 2019, Article ID 6073289, 8 pages. 
6. Danso, A.K., Atuahene, B.T. and Agyekum, K. (2019). Accessibility of built infrastructure facilities for persons with disabilities, International Journal of Engineering, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp. 185-192. 
7. Koranteng, C., Simons, B., Selorm, F., (2019). Audit of Auditoriums in an Academic Setting, Ghana. Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research, 7, pp. 99-114. 
8. Koranteng, C., Simons, B., Nyame-Tawiah, D., (2019). Green to Grey: An Urban Heat Assessment of Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 9(12), pp. 751-763. 
9. Kulkarni, S., Edwards, D.J.  Chapman, C., Reza Hosseini, M., Owusu-Manu, D, (2019) A preliminary mechanical design evaluation of the Wikispeed car: for light-weighting implications, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 17, No: 1, pp.230-249, https:// doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-09-2018-0154. 
10. Larbi, B.O., Baiden, B.K. and Agyekum, K. (2019). Compliance with Transparency Provisions in Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663). International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol 12(1): 112-133.  
11. Osei-Tutu, E., Adinyira, E., Ofori, A. P., Asamoah, R., Ankrah, S. J., (2019). Promoting Partnership with Traditional Authorities in Development Projects: A Model for Community Infrastructure Project Delivery in Ghana, Ghana Journal of Science, Vol. 60, No. 2, pp. 84-98. 
12. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K., Reza Hosseini, M. and Obiri-Yeboah, E. (2019), Housing attributes and relative house prices in Ghana, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. 37 No. 5, pp. 733-746. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-01-2019-0003. 
13. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D., Mohammed, A., Thwala, W. and Birch, T. (2019), Short run causal relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and infrastructure development, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 6, pp. 1202-1221. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-04-2019-0100.
14. Owusu-Manu, D., Jehuri, A.B., Edwards, D.J, Boateng, F. and Asumadu, G., (2019), The Impact of Infrastructure Development on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa with Special Focus on Ghana. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Vol.24, No.3, pp. 253-273, https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-09-2018-0050.
15. Owusu-Manu, D., Asiedu, R., Edwards, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K., Abuntori, P. and El-Gohary, H. (2019), An assessment of mortgage loan default propensity in Ghana, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 5, pp. 985-1017. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-01-2019-0016. 
16. Owusu-Manu, D., Kukah, A.S.K., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2019), An Assessment of the Level of Emotional Intelligence Attributes of Undergraduate Built Environment Students in Developing Countries, Industry and Higher Education 1–8 DOI: 10.1177/0950422218798551.  
17. Williams, J., Fugar, F. and Adinyira, E. (2019), Assessment of health and safety culture maturity in the construction industry in developing economies: A case of Ghanaian construction industry, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-06-2019-0151. 
18. Williams J., Fugar F. and Adinyira E. (2019), Health and Safety Improvement Amongst Ghanaian Communities as a Corporate Social Responsibility of Construction Companies. American Journal of Construction and Building Materials. Vol. 3, No. 2, 2019, pp. 23-29.  doi: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20190302.11. 
19. Adabre, M. A., Chan, A. P. C., Darko, A., Osei-Kyei, R., Abidoye, R., Adjei-Kumi T., (2020). Critical barriers to sustainability attainment in affordable housing: International construction professionals’ perspective, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 253, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.119995. 
20. Tetteh, M. O., Chan, A. P. C., and Nani, G., (2019). Combining process analysis method and four-pronged approach to integrate corporate sustainability metrics for assessing international construction joint ventures performance, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 237, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117781 
21. Addy, M., Adinyira, E., Danku, J. C. and Dadzoe, F. (2020). Impediments to the Development of the Green Building Market in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Ghana.  Smart and Sustainable Built Environment,   https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-12-2019-0170.
22. Adinyira, E., Agyekum, K., Baiden, B.K., Ebohon, J.O. and Apretwum, G. (2020). Regeneration of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Open Market Places: A Case for Guileless Stakeholder Participation, Construction Economics and Building, Vol 20(2): 165-180. 
23. Adinyira, E., Manu, P., Agyekum, K., Mahamadu, A-M. and Olomiaye, P. (2020). Violent behaviour on construction sites: structural equation modelling of its impact on unsafe behaviour using partial least squares, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, DOI: 10.1108/ECAM-09-2019-0489. 
24. Adinyira, E., Agyekum, K., Danku, J.C., Addison, P. and Kukah, A. (2020). Influence of subcontractor risk management on quality performance of building construction projects in Ghana. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries (Forthcoming). Available at:  web.usm.my/jcdc/earlyView/JCDC%20Early%20View_EmmanuelAdinyira.pdf.  
25. Agyekum, K., Kissi, E. and Danku, C.J. (2020). Professionals’ views of vernacular building materials and techniques for green building delivery in Ghana, Scientific African, Vol.8 (2020), pp. e00424. 
26. Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E. and Ampratwum, G. (2020). Factors driving the adoption of green certification of buildings in Ghana, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, DOI: 10.1108/SASBE-02-2019-0017. 

30. Agyekum, K., Kissi, E., Danku, J.C., Ampratwum, G. and Amegatsey, G. (2020). Factors driving the career progression of construction project managers, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, DOI: 10.1108/JEDT-09-2019-0242. 
31. Ankomah, E.N., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2020). Status of lean construction implementation among small and medium building contractors (SMBCs) in Ghana, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, DOI: 10.1108/JEDT-12-2019-0354. 
32. Asamoah, R.O., Baiden, B.K., Nani, G. and Kissi, E. (2020): Identifying intangible resources to enhance profitability strategies of Small-Medium Scale Construction Firms (SMSCFs) in developing countries, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2020.1774835.
33. Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K., Opoku, D-J., Amponsah, A.A. (2020). Barriers to the implementation of environmentally sustainable procurement in public universities, International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 24-41. 
34. Chan, A. P. C., Tetteh M. O., and Nani G., (2020) Drivers for international construction joint ventures adoption: a systematic literature review, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2020.1734417.
35. Danku, J.C., Adjei-Kumi, T., Baiden, B.K. and Agyekum, K. (2020) An Exploratory Study into Social Cost Considerations in Ghanaian Construction Industry. Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research, Vol 8 (1):14-29. 
36. Danku, J.C., Agyekum, K. and Asare, F.T. (2020). Professionals’ perceptions on construction progress measurement methods used in Ghana. World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 8, pp. 145-158. 
37. Danku, J.C., Agyekum, K. and Asare, F.T. (2020). Critical barriers to traditional project progress measurement: Perspectives of Ghanaian construction professionals, Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research, Vol. 8, pp. 119-137. 
38. Danku, J. C. and Antwi, P. A. (2020). Perceived Benefits of Using Value Engineering on Road Projects in Ghana.  World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 8, 217-236. DOI: 10.4236/wjet.2020.82018.
39. Dansoh, A., Frimpong, S., Ampratwum, G., Oppong, G. D., and Osei-Kyei, R., (2020) Exploring the role of traditional authorities in managing the public as stakeholders on PPP projects: a case study, International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 20, No. 6, pp. 628-641.
40. Dansoh, A., Frimpong, S. and Oppong, G. D. (2020). Exploring the dimensions of traditional authority influencing stakeholder management at the pre-construction stage of infrastructure projects, Construction Management and Economics, Vol. 38, No. 2, pp. 189-206.  
41. Darko, A., Chan, A. P. C., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Gou, Z, and Man, J. C. F. (2020), Adoption of green building technologies in Ghana. Green building development in the third world, Green Energy and Technology, pp. 217-23 Springer International Publishing.
42. Ghansah, F.A., Owusu-Manu, D., and Ayarkwa, J. (2020), Project Management Processes in the Adoption of Smart Building Technologies: A Systematic Review of Constraints, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, DOI 10.1108/SASBE-12-2019-0161. 
43. Kissi E., Asare S. S., Daniel Y. A., Oteng D. and Debrah C. (2020). Identification of factors influencing the pricing of sustainable construction materials in developing countries: views of Ghanaian quantity surveyors, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI: 10.10 80/ 1562 3 5 99.2020.1768462.  
44. Kissi, E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Twum-Ampofo, S., & Debrah, C. (2020). Identifying the latent shortcomings in achieving value for money within the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Public Procurement. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOPP-11-2019-0075 
45. Mensah-Sackey, D., Owusu-Manu, D., Asiedu, O.A., and Jehuri, A.B., D.J, (2020), Analysis of Latent Impeding Factors to Solar Photovoltaic Investments in Ghana International Journal of Energy Sector Management, DOI 10.1108/IJESM-08-2019-0005.  
46. Nyagormey, J.J., Baiden, B.K., Nani, G. and Adinyira, E. (2020). Review on Criteria for Evaluating Unsolicited Public–Private Partnership PPP Proposals from 2004 to 2018. International Journal of Construction Management. DOI:10.1080/15623599.2020.1783596.
47. Ottou, J., Baiden, B.K. and Nani, G. (2020). Six Sigma Project Management Application in Public Procurement, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, DOI: 10.1108/IJQRM-04-2019-0111 
48. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F.A., Darko, A.., and Asiedu, O.A. (2020), Service Quality of Insurance in Complex Project Deals in the Construction Industry in Ghana, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, DOI 10.1108/IJBPA-09-2019-0078 
49. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F.A., Darko, A.., Asiedu, O.A, and Edwards. D.J (2020), Exploring Insurable and Non-Insurable Risk on Complex Project Deals in the Construction Industry in Ghana, Journal of Engineering Design and Technology, DOI 10.1108/JEDT-10-2019-0265 
50. Troiani, E., Mahamadu, A. M., Manu, P., Kissi, E., Aigbavboa, C., and Oti, A. (2020). Macro-maturity factors and their influence on micro-level BIM implementation within design firms in Italy. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 209-226. 
51. Yu, A. T. W., Yevu, S. K., and Nani, G. (2020). Towards an integration framework for promoting electronic procurement and sustainable procurement in the construction industry: A systematic literature review, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 250, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119493.  

 (B) CONFERENCE PAPERS/PROCEEDINGS 

1. Adinyira, E., Ghansah, F. A. and Danku, J. C. (2019) “Assessing the Challenges with Safety Monitoring Practices of Operatives on Construction Site in Ghana” In: Proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate (CRIOCM) Chongqing November 29 - December 2, 2019. Pp185. 
2. Agyekum, B., Kissi, E., Yamoah Agyemang, D., & Badu, E. (2019) Strategies for the Utilization of Non-Traditional Cost Estimation Models in the Construction Industry of Ghana. In: 13th Built Environment Conference, Durban, South Africa, September 2-3,278-286. 
3. Antwi-Afari, M.F. Li, H., Lou, E.X., Edwards, D.J. Owusu-Manu, D., Darko, A. (2019), Overexertion-Related Construction Workers’ Activity Recognition and Ergonomic Risk Assessment Based on Wearable Insole Pressure System. In: Laryea, et al. (Eds) Proceedings of the 10th WABER Conference, Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, Accra 5th -7th August 2019. 
4. Kissi, E., Amoah, P., Ahadzie, K., D., and Debrah C., (2019) Critical Risk Factors in Pricing of Construction Resources of SME Construction Firms in Ghana. In: 43th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference of Radical Innovation in the Built Environment, Australia, November,6-9 ,341-350. 
5. Osei-Kyei, R.  Chan, A.P.C, Owusu–Manu, D., Adabre-Atafo, M., & Ameyaw, E.E (2019), “Public-Private Partnership for Affordable Housing delivery in Ghana: Experience of the Ghana National Housing Project and Policy Implications” In: Public Organization Review Proceedings of the 43rd Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference, 6 – 8 November 2019, Noosa QLD, Australia, pp.26-39 
6. Owusu-Manu, D., Babon-Ayeng, P., Ghansah, F.A., Debrah, C., Boateng, F. and Edwards, D.J., 2019. Analysing the Relationship Between Construction Employees ’mindset Behaviour and Project Performance.  In: Proceedings of the 43rd Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference, 6 – 8 November 2019, Noosa QLD, Australia, pp.133-143. 
7. Owusu-Manu, D., Kwakwa C. and Antwi-Afari, P. (2019), Determinants of infrastructure quality in Ghana. The 8th World Construction Symposium 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 12 – 14, 2019. 
8. Owusu-Manu D., Debrah C., Antwi-Afari P., Edwards D.J. (2020). Barriers of Project Bond Initiatives in Infrastructure Financing in Ghana. In: Aigbavboa C., Thwala W. (eds) The Construction Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. CIDB 2019, Springer, Cham, pp. 12-21. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26528-1_2 

(A) PUBLISHED PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

1. Agyekum, B., Kissi, E.,  Agyemang Y. D., and Badu, E. (2018). Examining barriers for the utilization of non-traditional cost estimating models in developing countries, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(6): 814-827.
2. Akomah, B. B., and Nani G., (2018). Redefining Corrupt Public Procurement Practices in Ghana Based on Stakeholders’ Perception, International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 7(9): 15 – 23.
3. Atuahene, B.T., Baiden, B.K. and Agyekum, K. (2018). Client – Contractor Relations on Construction Projects. International Journal of Project Organization and Management., 10(4): 333-341.
4. Bondinuba, F.K., Opoku, A., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. (2018). Stimulating growth and improving the delivery of housing microfinance interventions: An analysis of critical demand factors", Journal of Facilities Management, 16(3): 238-252.
5. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa J., and Nani G., (2018). A theoretical framework for conceptualizing contractors’ adaptation to environmentally sustainable construction, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2018.1484860
6. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Pärn, E.A., Asiedu, O.R., Aboagye, A., (2018) Determinants of mortgage price affordability: a study of Ghana, International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 11(4): 734-751.
7. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J, Kukah, A.S.K., Parn, E.A., Hatem, G, Reza Hosseini, M., (2018). An empirical examination of moral hazards and adverse selection on PPP projects: A case study of Ghana, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(6): 910-924.
8. Owusu-Manu, D., Antwi-Afari, P., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2018). Expanding Understanding on Attributes of Innovation Champions: Firms and Individual Perspectives of Professional Quantity Surveying Firms, American Journal of Civil Engineering, 6(6): 178-184.
9. Owusu-Manu, D., Antwi-Afari, P., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2018). Exploratory Investigation into the Challenges and Expectations of Innovative Quantity Surveying Firms in Ghana, International, Journal of Technology 7: 611-620 /DOI: https://doi.org/10.14716/ijtech.v9i7.2457
10. Owusu-Manu, D., Kukah, A.S.K., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2018). An Assessment of the Level of Emotional Intelligence Attributes of Undergraduate Built Environment Students in Developing Countries, Industry and Higher Education:1–8 DOI: 10.1177/0950422218798551
11. Owusu, E.K., Chan, A.P.C, Owusu–Manu, D., Ameyaw, E.E., and Osei-Kyei, R., (2018). Contemporary Review of Anti-Corruption Measures in the Construction Project Management, Project Management Journal, 50(1): 1–17.
12. Abankwa D.A., Rowlinson S., and Adinyira E. (2019). Conceptualizing Team Adaptability and Project Complexity: A Literature Review, International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, 10(1): 1-7.
13. Acheamfour, V. K., Kissi, E., and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2019). Ascertaining the impact of contractor’s pre-qualification criteria on project success criteria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(4): 618-632.
14. Acheamfour, V., Kissi, E., Adjei-Kumi, T. and Adinyira, E. (2019). Review of empirical arguments on contractor pre-qualification criteria, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-03-2019-0067
15. Adesi, M., Owusu-Manu, D., and Boateng, F. (2019). Segmentation of Quantity Surveying Professional Services for Focus Strategy and Diversification, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(3): 294-308.
16. Addy, M.N., Akunyumu, S., Simons, B., (2019).  Key risk factors affecting renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) set-up projects in developing countries: The case of Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, DOI 10.1108/JEDT-03-2019-0072
17. Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E., Baiden, B.K., Ampratwum, G. and Duah, D. (2019). Barriers to the adoption of Green Certification of Buildings, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(5): 1035-1055.
18. Agyekum, K., Blay, K. and Opoku, A. (2019). Mechanisms for preventing rising damp in new building infrastructure, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(1): 87-107.
19. Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E., Baiden, B.K., Ampratwum, G. and Duah, D. (2019). Barriers to the adoption of green certification of buildings: A thematic analysis of verbatim comments from Built Environment Professionals, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(5): 1035-1055.
20. Ampratwum G., Agyekum K., Adinyira E. and Duah, D. (2019). A framework for the implementation of green certification of buildings in Ghana, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2019.1613207.
21. Anzagira, L. F., Badu, E., and Duah, D. (2019). Towards an Uptake Framework for the Green Building Concept in Ghana: A Theoretical Review. Resourceedings, 2(1): 57-76.
22. Anzagira, L. F., Duah, D., and Badu, E. (2019). A conceptual framework for the uptake of the green building concept in Ghana. Scientific African, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00191
23. Asamoah, R.O., Baiden, B.K. and Nani, G. (2019). Towards the Establishment of Relationship between Macroeconomic Indicators and Cost of Public Educational Buildings in Ghana. Journal of Engineering. Vol. 2019, Article ID 6791401, https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6791401
24. Asman, G.E., Kissi, E., Agyekum, K., Baiden, and B.K., Badu, E. (2019). Critical Components of Environmentally Sustainable Buildings Design Practices of Office Buildings in Ghana, Journal of Building Engineering, 26.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100925
25. Baltharzzar, O.L., Baiden, B.K. and Agyekum, K. (2019). Compliance with transparency provisions in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), International Journal of Procurement Management, 12(1): 112-133.
26. Boadi, J.M., Bondinuba, F. K., Eyiah, A.L, and Owusu-Manu, D. (2019). Modelling the Relationship between Risks and the Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Ghana, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 10(12): 103-111.
27. Boateng, F., Owusu-Manu, D., Adesi, M., Parn, E.A, and Edwards, D.J. (2019). Aligning Strategic Objectives to Corporate Governance Objectives in Construction Professional Service Firms, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 9(1): 1-17.
28. Blay, K., Agyekum, K. and Opoku, A. (2019). Actions, attitudes and beliefs of occupants in managing dampness in buildings, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(1): 42-53.
29. Dansoh, A., Frimpong, S. and Oppong, G.D., (2019). Exploring the dimensions of traditional authority influencing stakeholder management at the pre-construction stage of infrastructure projects. Construction Management and Economics, https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2019.1589647
30. Dodoo, A. and Ayarkwa, J., (2019). Effects of Climate Change for Thermal Comfort and Energy Performance of Residential Buildings in a Sub-Saharan African Climate. Buildings, 9(10): 215. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings9100215
31. Donkor-Hyiaman, KA. Parn, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D. J. and Aigbavboa, C. (2019), Pension Reforms, Risk Transfer and Housing Finance Innovations, Journal of Housing and the Built Environment https://doi.org/10.1007/s10901-019-09698-4
32. Fordjour, G. A., Chan, A. P. C., and Amoah, P. (2019). Exploring Personal Factors that Might Influence the Vulnerability of Construction Employees to Occupational Psychological Disorders, Health, 11: 546-566
33. Fordjour, G. A., Chan, A. P. C., and Amoah, P. (2019). Exploring the need for Occupational Psychological Health Management and Interventions in the Construction Industry: An Empirical Study in Ghana. Journal Mental Health and Clinical Psychology, 3(2).

34. Fordjour, G.A., Chan, A.P.C., Amoah, P. and Tuffour-Kwarteng, L. (2019). Coping Strategies Adopted by Construction Employees to Deal with the Causes and Effects of Occupational Psychological Disorders: A Study in Ghana. Health, 11: 755-782. https://doi.org/10.4236/health.2019.116062
35. Kissi, E., Agyekum, K., Baiden, B.K., Tannor, R.A., Asamoah, G.E and Andam, E.T. (2019). Impact of Project Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Construction Project Success Criteria in Ghana. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 9(3): 364-382.
36. Kissi, E., Agyekum, K. Baiden, B.K., Asamoah, G.E., Badu, B.E. Tannor, R.A. and Badu, E. (2019). Factors Influencing Tender Pricing Strategies of Construction SMEs in Ghana, International Journal of Construction Management. DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2019.1625995.
37. Kissi, E.,  Asare, O., Agyekum, K., Agyeman Y. D. and Labaran, M. (2019). Ascertaining the interaction effects among organisational citizenship behaviour, work overload and employees’ performance in the Ghanaian construction industry, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 68(7): 1235-1249.
38. Koranteng, C., Simons, B., and Awume, J., (2019). Evolution of spatial configurations in Ghana’s housing development: The case of private apartment buildings in Ghana. African Journal of Applied Research, 5(2): 12-23.
39. Koranteng, C., Simons, B., Essel, C., (2019). Climate responsive buildings: A Comfort Assessment of buildings on KNUST campus, Kumasi. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-03-2019-0054
40. Kulkarni, S., Edwards, D.J.  Chapman, C., Reza Hosseini, M., and Owusu-Manu, D, (2019). A preliminary mechanical design evaluation of the Wikispeed car: for light-weighting implications, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(1): 230-249.
41. Manu P., Agyekum K., Mahamadu A-M., Olomolaiye P. and Adinyira E. (2019). Differences in Stakeholder Ability in Addressing Unethical Practices: Insights from the Surveying Profession” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice 145(4): 04019011 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000426.
42. Mensah, S., Nani, G., and Ameyaw, C. (2019). Breaking Contractors’ Socio-Cultural Barriers Inhibiting Adaptation to Environmentally Sustainable Construction, International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS), 5(6): 24-30.
43. Obeng, L.B, Baiden, B.K. and Agyekum, K. (2019). Compliance with Transparency Provisions in Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663). International Journal of Procurement Management, 12(1): 112-133.
44. Offei I., Kissi, E., and Nani, G., (2019). Factors affecting the capacity of small to medium enterprises (SME) building construction firms in Ghana. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 24(1): 49–63.
45. Opoku, D-G. J., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2019). Barriers to environmental sustainability of construction projects, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 8(4): 292-306.
46. Opoku, D-G. J., Agyekum, K. and Ayarkwa, J., (2019). Drivers of environmental sustainability of construction projects: a thematic analysis of verbatim comments from built environment consultants. International Journal of Construction Management, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2019.1678865
47. Osei-Kyei, R., Chan, A.P. C. and Dansoh, A., (2019). Project selection index for unsolicited public–private partnership proposals, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2019.1573480
48. Osei-Kyei, R., Chan, A.P.C., Yu, Y., Chen, C. and Dansoh, A., (2019). Root causes of conflict and conflict resolution mechanisms in public-private partnerships: Comparative study between Ghana and China. Cities, 87: 185-195.
49. Ottou J. A., Baiden, B. K. and Nani, G. (2019), Gaps in public procurement records management, International Journal of Procurement Management, 12(5): 493-517.
50. Owusu-Manu, D., Jehuri, A.B., Edwards, D.J, Boateng, F. and Asumadu, G., (2019), The Impact of Infrastructure Development on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa with Special Focus on Ghana. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 257-273,  https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-09-2018-0050.
51. Owusu- Manu, D., Asiedu, O.R, Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., Edwards, D.J., Reza H., and Abuntori, P. A (2019). An Assessment of Mortgage Loan Default Propensity in Ghana, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation https://doi.org/10.1108/ IJBPA-01-2019-0003
52. Quaynor, T. A., and Acheampong A., (2019). Effect of Ground Palm Kernel Shell (GPKS) fines content on compressive strength of cellular masonry blocks, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 10(9): 1625 – 1632.
53. Roberts, C., Edwards, D.J., Reza. H., Mateo Garcia, M., and Owusu-Manu, D., (2019). Post-Occupancy Evaluation: A Critical Review of Literature, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-09-2018-0390
54. Tutu, S. O., Kissi, E., Osei-Tutu, E., and Desmond, A. (2019). Evaluating critical factors for the implementation of e-procurement in Ghana. International Journal of Procurement Management, 12(1): 1-14.

(B) CONFERENCE PAPERS/PROCEEDINGS

1. Adinyira, E., Manu, P., Mahamadu, A-M., Olomolaiye, P. and Agyekum, K. (2018). Curbing Unethical Practices Associated with Preferential Allocation of Construction Contracts in Ghana: Survey Professionals’ Perception of Who Should Lead the Way? In Ofori G. and Egbu C. (Eds) Proceeding of the International Conference on Professionalism and Ethics in Construction CIB TG 95 Conference. London South Bank University UK 21-22 November 2018. DOI 10.18744/CONF.2018009
2. Bempong E. J., Fugar F.D.K and Eshun B.T.B (2018). Strategies for Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: The Contractors’ Perspective. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 28-30th March, Lagos, Nigeria.
3. Ottou, J., Baiden, B.K. and Nani, G. (2018). Delays in the Tendering Process of Public Works Procurement in Ghana. Proceedings of the RICS Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA 2018), London. 
4. Adinyira, E., Ghansah, F.A and Addai, F. (2019). Exploring Safety Monitoring Practices on Construction Sites in Ghana, In: Ivica Završki, Anita Cerić, Mladen Vukomanović, Martina Huemann, Ding Ronggui (Eds) Proceedings of The 14th International Conference on   Organization, Technology   and   Management in Construction 2019 and 7th IPMA  Research  Conference Zagreb, September 04 - 07, 2019 Zagreb, Croatia ISBN 978-953-7686-08-6.
5. Agyemang Y. D., Fong W. P. S., and Kissi E. (2019). The Influence of Organizational Infrastructure on Organizational Effectiveness in the Construction Industry, CIB World Building Congress, Hong Kong SAR, China, June,17–21, 1-11.
6. Antwi-Afari, M.F. Li, H., Lou, E.X., Edwards, D.J. Owusu-Manu, D., and Darko, A. (2019), Overexertion-Related Construction Workers’ Activity Recognition and Ergonomic Risk Assessment Based on Wearable Insole Pressure System. In Laryea, et al. (Eds) Proceedings of the 10th WABER Conference, Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, Accra 5th -7th August 2019.
7. Fordjour, G. A., Chan, A. P. C., and Amoah, P., (2019). Exploring Occupational Psychological Health Indicators among Construction Employees: A Study in Ghana. The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) CIB World Building Congress 2019 held on 17-21 June.
8. Fugar F.D.K., Boateng B. E., and Eshun B. T. B. (2019). Development of Job Satisfaction Index for Construction Employees in Developing Countries Based on Frederick Herzberg’s Motivation Theory. In: West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference 10th Anniversary Conference, 5-7 August 2019, Accra, Ghana, pg.423-439
9. Gamedoagba, K., Owusu Manu, D., and Soku, M., (2019). Risk mitigation in the Operations of Mobile Financial services in Ghana, In: Proceedings of the 9th African Accounting and Finance Association Conference, 4th -6th September 2019 at Ramada Resort, Dares Salaam, Tanzania.
10. Kissi, E., Ansah, M., Ampofo, J., and Boakye, E. (2019). Critical Review of the Principles of Design for Disassembly, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, May 21-24, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Banff, AB, Canada, 251-258.
11. Osei-Kyei, R., Chan, A. P., Perera, S., Danso, A., and Jin, X. (2019). Comparing the private sector partners’ perspectives on procuring public-private partnership infrastructure projects in Ghana and Hong Kong. In: Constructing Smart Cities: Proceedings of the 22nd Cib World Building Congress (Cib2019), 17-21 June 2019, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
12. Ottou, J., Baiden, B.K. and Nani, G. (2019). Root Causes of Delays in Ghanaian Public Sector Competitive Tendering Process. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Development and Investment in Infrastructure - Strategies for Africa (DII-2019), 24-26 July 2019, Tembo-Silungwe, C., Musonda, I., and Okoro, C (Eds). Livingstone pp 155-163.

13. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F. A., Boateng, F., Asumadu, G. and Edwards, D. J. (2019), The Strategic Benefits of Innovation Adoption in Construction Consultancy Firms: The Role of Quantity Surveyors, In Chipozya Tembo-Silungwe, Innocent Musonda, Chioma Okoro, ed., Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Development and Investment in Infrastructure - Strategies for Africa; Innovation in Infrastructure Development and Investment – Is Africa Ready for Change?, 24-26 July 2019, Livingstone, Zambia: 290-300.
14. Owusu-Manu, D.G., Debrah, C., Antwi-Afari, P. and Edwards, D.J., (2019). Barriers of Project Bond Initiatives in Infrastructure Financing in Ghana. In: Proceeding of 11th Construction Industry Development Board, CIDB, Postgraduate Research Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, July 28-30, Conference (pp. 12-21). Springer
15. Owusu-Manu, D., Dadzoe F., and Antwi-Afari, P. (2019). Sustainable construction practices in large construction firms in Ghana Exploring the potential of smart buildings in Ghana. The 8th World Construction Symposium 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 12 – 14, 2019.
16. Torku, A., Bayrak, T., Ogunlana, S., Chan, A.P.C., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2019). Are the Ageing Workforce Satisfied with the Construction Work Environment? In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-11), September 9-11, 2019, London, UK.

(C) BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Darko, A., Chan, A. P. C., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Gou, Z, and Man, J. C. F. (2019). Adoption of green building technologies in Ghana. In: Gou Z. (ed) Green Building in Developing Countries. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Cham
2. Salgin, B., Agyekum, K., and Simons, B., (2019). Designing out damp: Exploring Basic Design Principles to Control Excessive Moisture in Buildings. In M. Özyavuz (Ed), New Approaches to Spatial Planning and Design: Planning, Design, Applications (pp. 153-164). Berlin, Peter Lang GmbH, ISBN: 978-3-631-78398-6. Available @ DOI: https://doi.org/10.3726/b15609

BOOKS

1. Hohoabu, K. E. and Nani, G. (2018) Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works, Ghana, University Printing Press, KNUST, Kumasi.

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Acquah G., Ayarkwa J., Danso K. A., Oteng-Sefah S, (2017), Accuracy of Drying Shrinkage Predicting Models in Ghana, Journal of Built Environment Vol. 1, issue 1, pp 112-137.

2. Anthony, A.K., Tudzi, E. and Agyekum, K. (2017). Promoting education on inclusive design of the Built Environment at KNUST. Modern Management Science and Engineering, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 11-25.

3. Owusu-Manu, D., Agyemang, D. Y. and Addy, N.M. (2017). Determinants of Academic Quality Disparity among construction Post-Graduate students in Ghana. EPIC Series in Education Science. Vol 1. 19-26.

4. Addy, M.N., Adinyira, E., Ayarkwa, J. (2018). Antecedents of Building Information Modelling Adoption among Quantity Surveyors in Ghana: An Application of a Technology Acceptance Model, Journal of Engineering Design and Technology, Vol. 16, Issue 4, pp.

5. Adesi, M., Owusu-Manu, D. and Murphy, R. (2018), “Strategic Competences for Pricing Professional Quantity Surveying Consultancy Services” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Vol. 25 No: 3, pp.458-474,

6. Adjei, E.A., Fugar, F.D.K., Adinyira, E., Edwards, D.J. and Parn, E.A. (2018) “Exploring the Significant Cash Flow Factors Influencing Building Projects Profitability in Ghana” International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2018, 7(1): 35-46 DOI: 10.5923/j.ijcem.20180701.04

7. Agbesi, K., Fugar F.D.K., Adjei-Kumi T., (2018) “Modelling the adoption of sustainable procurement in construction organizations; “Built Environment and Asset Management. Emerald Publishing Ltd.

8. Agyekum, K. (2018). State-of-the-art-review of current literature and development studies on recycled aggregate concrete. Acta Technica Corveniensis, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 121-134.

9. Agyekum, K., Blay, K. and Opoku, A. (2018). Mechanisms for preventing rising damp in new building infrastructure, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPBA-06--20180048.

10. Antwi-Afari, M.F., Li, H., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Owusu-Manu, D., Seo, J., and Wong, A.Y.L. (2018), Identification of Potential Biomechanical Risk Factors for Low Back Disorders during Repetitive Rebar Lifting, Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, Vol. 18 No.: 2, pp. 2016-226.
11. Asante, J., Kissi, E., and Badu, E. (2018). Factorial analysis of capacity-building needs of small-and medium-scale building contractors in developing countries: Ghana as a case study. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 25(1), 357-372.

12. Atuahene, B.T. and Baiden, B.K. (2018). Organizational Culture of Ghanaian Construction Organizations. International Journal of Construction Management. Vol 18(2): 177-188.

13. Badu, E., Kissi, E., Boateng, E. B., & Antwi-Afari, M. F. (2018). Tertiary Educational Infrastructural Development in Ghana: Financing, Challenges and Strategies. Africa Education Review, 15(2), 65-81.

14. Baiden, B.K., Agyekum, K. and Atuahene, B.T. (2018). Client-contractor relations on construction projects in Ghana. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, Vol. 10 No. 4, pp. 333-350.

15. Blay, K., Agyekum, K. and Opoku, A. (2018). Actions, attitudes and beliefs of occupants in managing dampness in buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPBA-06--20180044.

16. Akomah, B.B., Nani, G. (2018): Redefining Corrupt Public Procurement Practices in Ghana Based on Stakeholders’ Perception, International Journal of Innovative Research & Development. 7(9). DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2018/v7/i9/SEP18017.

17. Buertey, J. I. T., Offei, S. W., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Atsrim, F. (2018). Effect of aggregates minerology on the strength of concrete: Case study of three selected quarry products in Ghana. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, 9(1), 1-10.

18. Dok Yen D. M., Adinyira E., and Dauda, A. M. (2018) “Determinants of Effective Academia- Industry Collaboration in Building Construction Research in Ghana” International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 7(3): 113-123 DOI: 10.5923/j.ijcem.20180703.03.

19. Dok Yen D. M., Adinyira E., and Dauda A. M. (2018) “Establishing the Critical Barriers to Academia Industry Collaboration in Building Construction Research in Ghana” International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2018 7(5), pp. 178-184 10.5923/j.ijcem.20180705.02.

20. Dok Yen, D. M., Nana Tabi, K., and Adinyira, E. (2018) “Assessment on The Level of Worker Satisfaction on Welfare Provisions on Construction Sites in Ghana” Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5(6) 261-268. DoI:10.14738/assrj.56.4736.

21. Dok Yen, D. M., Nana Tabi, K., and Adinyira, E. (2018). “Assessing the Adequacy of Welfare Facilities on Construction Sites in Ghana” Journal of Civil Engineering Research 2018, 8(3): 70-75 DOI: 10.5923/j.jce.20180803.03.

22. Adjei, E. A., Fugar, F. D., Adinyira, E., Edwards, D. J., and Parn, E. A. (2018). Exploring the Significant Cash Flow Factors Influencing Building Projects Profitability in Ghana. International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 7(1), 35-46.

23. Frimpong, S. and Dansoh, A. (2018) Marginalization and invasion of architects’ role on house projects: Institutional intervention inadequacy and super wicked problems. Frontiers of Architectural Research 7(3), pp. 292-303.

24. Kissi, E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Amoah, P., and Gyimah, J. (2018). Forecasting construction tender price index in Ghana using autoregressive integrated moving average with exogenous variables model. Construction Economics and Building, 18(1), 70.

25. Kissi, E., Mohammed, S. A., and Owusu-Diatuo, K. J. (2018). Challenges Facing Public Works Departments in Construction Project Delivery within Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies in Ghana. UDS International Journal of Development, 5(1), 129-143.

26. Kissi, E., Sadick, M. A., and Agyemang, D. Y. (2018). Drivers militating against the pricing of sustainable construction materials: The Ghanaian quantity surveyor’s perspective. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 8, 507-516.

27. Kpamma, Z. E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J., and Adinyira, E. (2018). Choosing by Advantages incorporated framework for a user-involved design process. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(3), 194-217.

28. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2018). A Theoretical Framework for Conceptualizing Contractors’ adaptation to Environmentally Sustainable Construction, International Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 32-56. DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2018.1484860.
29. Osei-Kyei, R., Chan, A.P.C., Dansoh, A., Ofori-Kuragu, J.K. and Oppong, G.D. (2018) Strategies for Effective Management of Unsolicited Public–Private Partnership Proposals. ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering 34 (3).

30. Osei-Kyei, R., Chan, A.P.C., Dansoh, A., Ofori-Kuragu, J.K., and Owusu, E.K. (2018) Motivations for adopting Unsolicited Proposals for Public-Private Partnership Project Implementation: A survey of International Experts, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction 23 (2) pp. 221-238.

31. Owusu-Manu, D., Addy, M.N., Agyekum, K., and Aidoo, C. (2018), Exploring the Critical Success Factors of Ghanaian Built Environment Consulting Firms, International Journal of Construction Project Management, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp.1-16, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISSN: 1944-1436.

32. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., and Antwi-Afari, M.F and Aigbavboa, C. (2018), The Knowledge Enablers of Knowledge Transfer: An Empirical Study in Construction Industries in Ghana – Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Vol. 16 No: 2, pp.194-210.

33. Owusu-Manu, D., Kukah, A.S.K, Edwards, D.J., Pärn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2018), Causal relationships of moral hazard and adverse selection of Ghanaian Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) construction projects, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 16 No: 3, pp.439-460.

34. Owusu-Manu, D., Parn, E.P., Kutin-Mensah, E.K., and Edwards, D.J. (2018), Power Infrastructure Sector Reforms, Power Generation and Private Investments: Empirical Evidence from Ghana’s Power Sector ASCE Journal of infrastructure Systems Vol. 24, No. 3, pp.1-24.  

35. Suleman B., George Effah Asamoah and Kissi E. (2018). Impact of Inventory Management on Firm Performance: A Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Ghana, International Journal of Finance and Accounting, 7(4), pp. 83-96.

36. Ottou, J., Baiden, B.K. and Nani, G. (2018). Gaps in Public Procurement Records Management. International Journal of Procurement Management. Vol X(Y): AB-CD

37. Obeng, L.B, Baiden, B.K. and Agyekum, K. (2018). Compliance with Transparency Provisions in Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663). International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol X(Y): AB-CD

38. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Pärn, E.A., Asiedu, O.R., Aboagye, A., (2018) "Determinants of mortgage price affordability: a study of Ghana", International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Vol. 11, No.: 4, pp.734-751, https://doi.org/10.1108/ IJHMA-11-2017-0094

39. Bondinuba, F.K., Opoku, A., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. (2018) "Stimulating growth and improving the delivery of housing microfinance interventions: An analysis of critical demand factors", Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp.238-252, https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-04-2017-0019

40. Bondinuba, F.K., Opoku, A., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. (2018) "Stimulating growth and improving the delivery of housing microfinance interventions: An analysis of critical demand factors", Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp.238-252, https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-04-2017-0019

41. Agyekum, K., Simons, B., Botchway, S. Y., (2018).  Factors influencing the performance of safety programmes in the Ghanaian construction industry. Acta Structilia, 25(2): pp. 39-61

CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Agbesi K, T. Adjei-Kumi and F.D.K. Fugar (2017). “Review of Adoption of Sustainable Procurement in Construction Organisations”. Proceedings of the 13th International Organisation, Technology and Management in Construction Conference, 27-30th September 2017, Porec, Crotia.

2. Agbesi K, T. Adjei-Kumi and F.D.K. Fugar (2017). “Review of theories; methodologies and analytical tools applied in sustainable construction research.” In: Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds)”. Proceedings of the 7th WABER Conference, 16-18th August 2017, University of Ghana, Accra.

3. Owusu-Manu, D., Addy, N. M., Owusu-Boadi, J. and Edwards, D. J. (2017) Exploring the impact of survival strategies by Built Environment Consulting Firms in Ghana: the case of two cities. 2nd International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ESTE) 2017 Ghana, 16th – 17th August

4. Adade-Boateng, A. O., Fugar, F. and Adinyira, E. (2018). “Investigating Physiological Strain as A Result of Safety Helmet Use and Exposure to Ambient Heat on Construction Sites” In Saurin, T. A., Costa, D. B., Behm, M and Emuze, F (Eds) Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 and TG59 International Safety, Health, and People in Construction Conference Coping with the Complexity of Safety, Health, and Wellbeing in Construction Salvador, Brazil, August 1st - 3rd 2018 ISBN: 978-85-67169-11-8

5. Addy M. N., Adinyira E. and Essegbey A. E. (2018) “An Exploratory Study of Procurement Operations in Facility Management Firms in Developing Countries – A Ghanaian Survey” In Obuks, E (Eds) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos, Nigeria

6. Adinyira E., Akunyumu S., Ahiaga-Dagbui D., Fugar F. D. K and Addy M. N. (2018) “A Case for the Development of Risk Allocation Framework for International Construction Joint Ventures (ICJVS) in Ghana” In Obuks, E (Eds) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos, Nigeria

7. Adinyira E., Boadu V. And Baiden-Amissah A. (2018) “Productivity Measurement Techniques Adopted by Construction Firms in Ghana” In Obuks, E (Eds) Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos, Nigeria.

8. Amoah P., Kissi E. and Oteng D. (2018) Exploring the Drivers of Adaptation and Retrofitting of Existing Buildings in Ghana, in: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Belfast, UK, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 255-264.

9. Ampratwum, G., Agyekum, K. and Mahamadu, A.M. (2018). Green building certification in Ghana: The need for governmental policies and strategies. In Procs. 1st Postgraduate Applied Research Conference in Africa, 21-23 February 2018, Accra-Ghana, pp. 18.

10. Andoh, A. B., Divine, K. A., and Kissi, E. (2018) Conceptualising Affordable Housing Definition from the Perspective of Informal Low-Income Earners: Evidence from Three Urban Settlements in Kumasi, Ghana. 7TH ICIDA, The Complexity of Infrastructure System: What We Are Fixing, March 28-30, Ikorodu, Lagos-Nigeria.

11. Ankomah, E.N., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2018). Conceptual framework for capability and capacity building of SMEs for Lean Construction adoption. In: Proc. 26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Chennai, India, pp. 231-239. DOI:10.24928/2018/0495.

12. Appiagyei, A.A., Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K. and Opoku, D.J. (2018). Barriers to the implementation of environmentally sustainable procurement in public universities. In Proc. 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 28-30 March, 2018, Lagos, Nigeria, pp. 170-179.

13. Essuman J. B, Fugar F.D.K and Eshun B.T.B (2018). “Strategies for Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: The Contractors’ Perspective”. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 28-30th March, Lagos, Nigeria.

14. Justice, W., Adinyira, E. and Fugar, F. (2018) “Health and Safety Improvement Amongst Ghanaian Communities as A Corporate Social Responsibility of Construction Companies” In Saurin, T. A., Costa, D. B., Behm, M and Emuze, F (Eds) Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099 and TG59 International Safety, Health, and People in Construction Conference Coping with the Complexity of Safety, Health, and Wellbeing in Construction Salvador, Brazil, August 1st - 3rd 2018 ISBN: 978-85-67169-11-8.

15. Justice, W., Fugar, F.D.K. and Adinyira, E. (2018) “A Conceptual Framework of Knowledge Transfer from the Construction Companies to the Host Community” Emuze, F (Eds) Proceedings of 10th cidb Postgraduate Conference. Pp 75-89.  25-27 February 2018, Port Elizabeth, South Africa ISBN: 978-1-920508-83-8.

16. Opoku, D.J., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K., (2018), Barriers to the Adoption of Environmental Sustainability at the Design Stage of Projects. In: Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria, March 28-30, 2018, ISSN 978-978-36544-5-8.

17. Oppong, G.D., Chan, A.P.C., and Dansoh, A. (2018)  Key Performance Indicators of Stakeholder Management in Construction Projects: International Experts Perspective. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) COBRA Conference, 23-24 April 2018. London, UK.
18. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F. A., Pärn, E., and Edwards, D. J. (2018), “Insights into The Push Factors of Innovation Adoption of Professional Services Firms: The Case of Ghanaian Quantity Surveying Firms (QSF)”, In AUBEA 2018: Proceedings of the 42nd Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference, Curtin University, Singapore, vol. 1, pp.289-298.

19. Ottou J. A., Baiden, B. K., and Nani, G. (2018), Delays in The Tendering Process of Public Works Procurement. COBRA Conference, April 2018, London, United Kingdom.

20. Massaquoi, B.O., Nani, G. (2018) Exploring the Concept of Value for Money Assessment in Sierra Leone In: Muleya, F., Mwanaumo, E., and Musonda, I. (Eds) Procs 5th International Conference on Development and Investment in Infrastructure - Strategies for Africa, 11 – 13 July, 2018, Livingstone, Zambia, 77-89.

21. Yevu, S. K., and Nani, G. (2018) Critical Success Factors for an Effective Performance of the Procurement Department Function: The Case of Local Government Offices in Ghana, In: Muleya, F., Mwanaumo, E., and Musonda, I. (Eds) Procs 5th International Conference on Development and Investment in Infrastructure - Strategies for Africa, 11 – 13 July, 2018, Livingstone, Zambia, 343-353

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Acheampong, A., Kankam, C.K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2016). Shear Behaviour of Palm Kernel Shell Reinforced Concrete Beams Without Shear Reinforcement: Influence of Beam Depth and Tension Steel. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, Vol. 7 No. 2, pp. 8-19.
2. Adesi., M., Owusu-Manu, D., and Badu, E (2016)“Rethinking Methodology in Project Management Consulting Context”, International Journal of Construction Project Management (Accepted forthcoming) Vol. 7, No. 2 https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=55983
3. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Amoah, P. (2016). Built and forgotten: Unveiling the defects associated with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Jubilee house in Kumasi. Journal of Building Performance, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 23-34. ISSN 2180-2106.
4. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Amoah, P. (2016) Challenges to Fire Safety Management in Multi-Storey Students’ Hostels. Modern Management Science and Engineering, Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 53-61.
5. Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2016), “Another Look at Housing Finance in Africa: The Anatomy of Pension Asset-Backed Housing Financing” International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis Vol. 9 No. 1 pp. 20-46 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-05-2014-0014
6. Kissi, E., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Badu, E., (2016) Tender Price Index Development: A Critical Literature Review of Models for Prediction 9th cidb Postgraduate Conference on Emerging Trends in Construction Organisational Practices and Project Management Knowledge Areas Cape Town, South Africa, Feburary,1-4 pp.71-81 ISBN - 978-0-620-69590-9
7. Koranteng, C., Nkrumah, J., Simons, B., (2016). Glass facades in contemporary architecture: the case of multi-storey office buildings in Accra, Ghana. Journal of Scientific Research and Studies. Vol. 3 (1): pp. 6-12.
8. Koranteng, C., Simons, B., Nyame-Tawiah, D., (2016). Is It Necessary To Cool Residential Homes? A Bioclimatic Analysis of Window Position and Sizes on Indoor Comfort in the Tropics. Global Journal of Engineering Science and Research Management. Vol. 3 (1): pp. 6-15.
9. Ofori-Kuragu, J.K., Baiden, B.K. and Badu, E. (2016). Critical Success Factors for Ghanaian Contractors. Benchmarking: International Journal, Vol 23(4).
10. Ofori-Kuragu, J.K., Baiden, B.K. and Badu, E. (2016). Key performance indicators for Project Success in Ghanaian Contractors. International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. Vol. 5(1): 1-10.
11. Opoku, D. Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2016). Factors Inhibiting the Use of Bamboo in Building Construction in Ghana: Perceptions of Construction Professionals.  Materials Science and Applications, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 83-88. ISSN Print: 2153-117X; ISSN Online: 2153-1188; Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/msa.2016.72008.
12. Osei-Bonsu, N. Kissi, E. and Agyekum, K. (2016). The Growth of Quality Assurance for Public Works Procurement in Ghana: Problems and Critical Success Factors. International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, Vol. 6 No.2, pp. 211-220.
13. Ottou, Jemima A.,  Baiden, Bernard K. and Ofori – Kuragu, Joseph K (2016) The Use of Six Sigma as a Performance Improvement Strategy in the Construction Industry: New Trends and Applications International Journal of Engineering and Management Research Vol 6. Issue 1 P.538-546
14. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R.O. (2015). Code compliant behaviour of palm kernel shell reinforced concrete (RC) beams in shear. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, Vol. 6, No. 4, 59-70. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/JCECT2015.0367, ISSN: 1996-0816.
15. Adinyira, E. and Dafeamekpor, C. A. (2015) “Clients’ Perception of Architects Performance on Building Projects in Ghana” Journal Of Professional Issues In Engineering Education And Practice. Vol. 141 (3) 04014009-1 to 04014009-8.
16. Agyekum, K. (2015).  Rising Damp in Ghanaian Buildings: An Issue worth Addressing. The Quantity Surveyor, Magazine of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors-QS Division, October 2015, pp. 22-28.
17. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjarko, H. (2015). Perceptions of Quantity Surveyors on Challenges to and Benefits of Incorporating Information Technology in Quantity Surveying Practice in Ghana. Asian Engineering Review, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 30-36.
18. Ameyaw C., Adjei-Kumi T., and De-Graft O.M., (2015). “Exploring Value for Money (VFM) Assessment Methods of Public-Private Partnership Projects in Ghana: A Theoretical Framework.” Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction. Vol. 20 No.3, 2015 pp 268-285, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 1366-4387, DOI 10.1108/JFMPC-01-2015-003.
19. Ameyaw, E.E., Chan, A. P.C, and Owusu-Manu, D. (2015), “Domestic private sector participation in small-town water supply services in Ghana: Reflections on experience and policy implications” Public Organization Review, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 175–192 DOI10.1007/s11115-013-0266-3, Springer
20. Ankomah, E.N, Baiden, B.K. and Ofori-Kuragu, J.K. (2015). Lean Techniques Approaches to Managing Ghanaian Contractor Supply Chains. International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol 4(3): 87-94
21. Apraku K., and Nani G. (2015). “Employing Reward Systems as Incentives to Employees” The Quantity Surveyor pp 12-20
22. Ashiboe-Mensah N. A, Fugar F. D. K. and Akuffo F. (2015) “Photovoltaic Energy Technology: The Perceptions of Architects in the Ghanaian Building Industry” - Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy Vol.5, No.4, 2015, pp26-34
23. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., Conway, C. and Edwards, D.J., (2015), Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Delivering Sanitation Infrastructure In Ghana Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 13, No. 2015,  pp. 238-258
24. Baiden, B., Abdul-Razak, S. and Danku, J.C. (2015). Impact of Project Risk Factors on the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) Method of Procurement. International Journal of Procurement Management, 8(6): 731-752
25. Bamfo-Agyei, E., Hackman, J. K., and Nani, G. (2015). “Assessment of The Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act663) on Project Time Performance of Construction Projects in Ghana”. African Journal of Applied Research. (AJAR) Vol.1, No.1, pp 533-548ISSN 2408-7920
26. Kissi E, E. Bannor-Boateng and Adjei-kumi T. (2015) Strategies for Implementing Value Management  in the Construction Industry in Ghana, DII Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa, Livingstone, Zambia September 16-18 pp.255-267, ISBN 978-0-86970-787-6
27. Kissi E, Nani G, and Badu, E. (2015) Exploring the Causes of Price Differentials of Three Major Construction Products in Ghana. 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Technological Innovation for Accelerated National Growth and Development, October, 28 - 30, at Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana
28. Kissi E., Ahadzie, D., K. and  Badu, E. (2015) Strategies for Improving Professional Project Management Practices In the Ghanaian Construction Industry, Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 30 pp 6-16
29. Kissi E., Adjei-Kumi T. and Badu E.  (2015) Towards the Development of Tender Price Index for Effective Cost Planning in the Ghanaian Construction Industry, International Journal of  Construction Engineering and Management  p-ISSN: 2326-1080, e-ISSN: 2326-1102; 4(3): 73-79, doi:10.5923/j.ijcem.20150403.02
30. Kissi E., Adjei-Kumi T. and Badu E. (2015) “Exploring Cost Planning Practices Adopted by Ghanaian Construction Professionals.” International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (in-press).
31. Kissi E., Adjei-kumi T. and Badu E.(2015) Critical Barriers to the Practice of Effective Cost Planning in the Ghanaian Construction Industry, In Sherif  M. and Kriengsak P. , 6th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management in Gold Coast, Australia, September 2-4, pp 291-302
32. Kissi, E., Ahadzie, D. K., and Cobbinah, J. F. (2015). A Qualitative Enquiry into Professional Project Management Practices in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Engineering Management Research, 4 (1), pp. 5-12
33. Kpamma, Z.E., Adinyira, E., Ayarkwa, J., and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2015). “Application of The CBA Decision System to Manage User Preferences in Design Process.” Journal of professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. 06/2015; DOI: 10.1061/ (ASCE) EI.1943-5541.0000258.
34. Kpamma, Z.E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2015). An exploration of the choosing by advantages decision system as a user engagement tool in participatory design. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, Vol. 12, No. 1, 51-66, DOI: 10.1080/17452007.2015.1095710. ISSN 1745-2007 (Print) 1752-7589 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2015.1095710
35. Kpamma, Z.E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J., and Adinyira, E. (2015). “An Exploration of the CBA Decision System as a User Engagement Tool in Participatory Design.” Architectural Engineering and Design Management (in press).
36. Kpodo, B. and Agyekum, K. (2015). The Effects of Risk Culture on Organizational Performance: The Cases of some Selected Financial Institutions in Ghana.International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 4, No. 12, pp. 681-689.
37. Kwofie, E., Adinyira. E., and Fugar, F., (2015) “An Empirical Assessment of Ineffective Communication Inherent in the Attributes of Mass Housing Projects”, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation Vol. 5 (2): 1176-1195, 2015 ISSN 2223-7852
38. Kwofie, E., Adinyira. E., and Fugar, F., (2015) “Nature of Communication Ineffectiveness Inherent in the Procurement Systems on Mass Housing Projects”, Journal of Construction Engineering Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 914520, 15 pages
39. Kwofie, E., Fugar, F., and Adinyira. E. (2015) “Contribution of multiple construction site management features to project team communication effectiveness: the case of mass housing projects” Engineering Project Organization Journal, DOI: 10.1080/ 21573727. 2015. 1102132
40. Kwofie T. E., Adinyira E., and Botchway E. (2015) “Identification of the critical project management competencies of architects in the Ghanaian construction industry” International Journal of Construction Management DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2015.1067347
41. Mensah I., Adjei-Kumi T., and Nani G., (2015). “Duration determination for Rural Roads Using the Principal Component Analysis and Artificial Neural Network.” Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (in press)
42. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J., and Nani, G. (2015) Towards enabling construction organizations' adaptation to environmental sustainable construction in developing countries. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 2, No. 10, 84-100. ISSN 2055-0288.
43. Nani G., and Tetteh O., M. (2015). “Formation of Successful Joint Ventures: A Guide for a Ghanaian Experience”, The Quantity Surveyor pp 1-11
44. Ofori-Kuragu, J.K., Baiden, B.K. and Badu, E. (2015) Performance Measurement Tools for Ghanaian Contractors. International Journal of Construction Management, 1-14.
45. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J., and Badu, E. (2015) The Nature of Supply Chain and Business Relationship in Construction Design Service Delivery in Ghana. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research, Vol. 2, No. 6, pp. 708-723. Print ISSN: 2333-911X  Online ISSN: 2333-9128
46. Orgen, N.K., Ayarkwa, J.,Ahadzie, D.K. and Badu, E. (2015) Effect of Construction Business Relationship Situation on Design Service Delivery in Ghana. Engineering Management Research, Vol.4, No. 1, pp. 13-29. ISSN 1927-7318 (Print) ISSN 1927-7326 (Online). http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/emr.v4n1p13
47. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D. J., Badu, E., Donkor-Hyiaman, K. A., & Love, P. E. D. (2015) Real estate infrastructure financing in Ghana: Sources and constraints. Habitat International, Vol. 50, No. 12, pp. 35–41 Science Direct
48. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Quaigrain, R. (2015), “Barriers Constraining Management Innovation (MI) Adoption in the Ghanaian Construction Consulting Sector: A Case Study”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Vol. 13, No. 4. pp. 612-631 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-10-2014-0067 Early Cite Emerald Publishing
49. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Afrane, S. K., Dontwi, I.K and Laycock, P.  (2015), “Professional doctoral scholarship in Ghana: a case study of the CDT–BEPS framework”, Industry and Higher Education, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 197-208, IP Publishing
50. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Badu, E., and Adesi, M. (2015), Exploring the Inherent Estimating Risks in Quantity Surveying (QS) Consultancy Services Provision’ Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.13, No. 2015, pp. 170-195.
51. Sarfo M., Ayarkwa J., and Nani, G., (2015). “Towards Enabling Construction Organizations’ Adaptation to Environmental Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries”. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol.2, No.10 pp 84-100
52. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., Ayarkwa, J., (2015) Practical Energy Savings Techniques for Multi-storey Office Buildings in Accra, Ghana. International Journal of Engineering and Computer science, Vol 4, No. 2, 15262-15273. ISSN: 2319-7242, DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijecs/v4i12.30
53. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., Ayarkwa, J., (2015) Simulation-Based Assessment of the Thermal Performance of High-Rise Office Buildings in Ghana. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology. Vol. 8(2): pp. 165-179.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Kissi, E., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Badu, E., (2016) Tender Price Index Development: A Critical Literature Review of Models for Prediction 9th CIDB Postgraduate Conference on Emerging Trends in Construction Organisational Practices and Project Management Knowledge Areas Cape Town, South Africa, Feburary,1-4 pp.71-81 ISBN - 978-0-620-69590-9
2. Adinyira, E. and Abankwa, D. (2015) “Post Occupancy Evaluation of Newly Constructed Hostels at KNUST” proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology, Kumasi Polytechnic Kumasi Ghana. 28th – 30th October, 2015.
3. Adinyira, E., and Abankwa, D. (2015) “Post Occupancy Evaluation of Newly Built Lecture Theaters and Office Buildings at KNUST” Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ESTE 2015), Kumasi, Ghana 6th-7th August, 2015.
4. Adjarko, H., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2015) Incorporating Environmental Sustainability into Construction Procurement at the District Assembly Level in Ghana. In: Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10-12 August 2015, Accra, Ghana, 669-689.
5. Adjei, E.A., Fugar, F.D.K. and  Adinyira, E. (2015) “Motivational Factors Employed in the Ghanaian Construction Industry” Proceedings of the 12th International Postgraduate Research conference in the Built and Human Environment. Salford, Manchester. UK. Pp 744-756.
6. Agbesi, K., Adjei-Kumi, T. and Fugar, F.D.K (2015) “Organisational Adoption of Sustainable Procurement in the Construction Industry: Development of a Conceptual Model”, 12th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC15), June, 10-12, University of Salford Manchester, UK. pp.744-756, ISBN 978-1-907842-72-6
7. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Acheampong, A. (2015). Post Occupancy Evaluation of Postgraduate Hostel Facilities and Services at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. In Procs 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology, Kumasi Polytechnic, 28th-30th October, 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 67.
8. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Opoku Ware, S.N. (2015). Built and Forgotten: Unveiling the Defects Associated with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Jubilee House in Kumasi. In Procs 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology, Kumasi Polytechnic, 28th-30th October, 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 75.
9. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Opoku Ware, S.N. (2015). Perceptions of Quantity Surveyors on Challenges to and Benefits of Incorporating Information Technology in Quantity Surveying Practice in Ghana. In Procs 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology, Kumasi Polytechnic, 28th-30th October, 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 76.
10. Awene, A., E., and Nani, G. (2015). “Attrition of Quantity Surveying Professionals in Quantity Surveying Firms in Ghana.” In: Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, August10-12, Accra, Ghana, pp.155-167.
11. Donkoh, D., Adinyira, E., and Aboagye-Nimo, E. (2015) “An exploratory study into promoting construction health and safety in Ghana through public works procurement” In Behm, M and McAleenan, C (Eds) Proceedings of CIB W099 Benefitting Workers and Society through Inherently Safe(r) Construction Belfast, Northern Ireland, 10-11 September 2015. Pp 289-297.
12. Douh, S., Adinyira, E and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2015) ‘Framework for assessing the effectiveness of competitive tendering process for works procurement at pre-contract stage in Chad Republic’ In: Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10-12 August 2015, Accra, Ghana, 571-588.
13. Kissi E, E. Bannor-Boateng and Adjei-kumi T. (2015) Strategies for Implementing Value Management  in the Construction Industry in Ghana, DII Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa, Livingstone, Zambia September 16-18 pp.255-267, ISBN 978-0-86970-787-6
14. Kissi E, Nani G, and Badu, E. (2015) Exploring the Causes of Price Differentials of Three Major Construction Products in Ghana. 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Technological Innovation for Accelerated National Growth and Development, October, 28 - 30, at Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana
15. Kissi E., Adjei-kumi T. and Badu E.(2015) Critical Barriers to the Practice of Effective Cost Planning in the Ghanaian Construction Industry, In Sherif  M. and Kriengsak P. , 6th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management in Gold Coast, Australia, September 2-4, pp 291-302
16. Kwofie, T. E.,  Fugar, F., Adinyira, E. and Ahadzie, D. (2015) “Identifying Knowledge Gaps In Construction Project Team Communication Performance Measurement”  Proceedings of RICS COBRA AUBEA 2015 Sydney, Australia 8 – 10 July 2015 . ISBN: 978-1-78321-071-8
17. Mensah, I., Adjei-Kumi, T. and Nani, G. (2015) “Forecasting the Duration for Small Span Bridge Construction Projects Using Artificial Neural Network”, In Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10-12 pp 550-570 August 2015, Accra, Ghana, 555-570
18. Moo, F., Ahadzie, D.,  Owusu-Manu, D. (2015),  “A Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Growth Pattern of Small And Medium Scale Contractors in Northern Ghana”, in Badu, E.,  Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D., and Kwofie, T. (Ed.), Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March, 2015, College of Art and Built Environment/KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana, pp. 310-328 (ISSN-2026-6650)
19. Owusu D., F., Badu E., Ahadzie D., K., and Nani G., Manu P. (2015) Towards a Framework for the Management of Health, Safety and Well-Being on Adaptive-Retrofit Projects in Ghana
20. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Agyekum, K. and Akom, J.B. (2015). Putting Research into Practice: Exploring the Inherent Challenges of Research Uptake in the Built Environment Faculties in Ghana. In: Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10-12 August 2015, Accra, Ghana, 669-689.
21. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., and Darko, A. (2015), “Perspectives of Construction Business Marketing: Exploring the Inherent Challenges of Marketing Strategies of SME Contracting Firms in Ghana” In: Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10-12 August 2015, Accra, Ghana, 921-938.
22. Quarcoo, F. and Adinyira, E. (2015) “Energy Efficiency Consideration in the Housing Industry in Ghana” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology, Kumasi Polytechnic Kumasi Ghana. 28th – 30th October, 2015.
23. Sarfo M., Ayarkwa J., and Nani, G., (2015). “Adapting to Environmental Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries: A Multi-Theory Conceptualization” Proceedings of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment December, 9-11 University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa pp 195-203 ISBN 978-0-7988-5624-9
24. Sarfo M., Ayarkwa J., and Nani, G., (2015). “Understanding Environmental Sustainable Construction Practices of Construction Contractors in Ghana” Proc., 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), Kumasi, Ghana, March 25 – 26, pp 329-340

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Adesi., M., Owusu-Manu, D., and Badu, E (2015)“Rethinking Methodology in Project Management Consulting Context”, International Journal of Construction Project Management (Accepted forthcoming)
2. Adinyira, E., and Abukari, Y. (2015) “Why the Public Procurement Act of Ghana ACT 663 Poses Intense Challenges to the Road Sector” Journal of Building and Road Research, Vol. 15. 2015.
3. Ameyaw, E.E., Chan, A. P.C, and Owusu-Manu, D. Coleman, E. (2015), “A Fuzzy Model for Evaluating Risk Impacts on Variability between Contract Sum and Final Account in Government-Funded Construction Projects”, Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 45-69
4. Ofori-Boadu, A.N., Shofoluwe, M.A., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J and Holt, D.G. (2015), ‘Analysis of U.S Commercial Buildings Energy Programs’, Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. (Accepted forthcoming)
5. Opoku, D., Hackman, J.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2015). Assessing areas and trends of bamboo usage in building construction in Ghana. African Journal of Applied Research, Vol.1, No. 1, pp. 46-57. ISSN: 2408-7920.
6. Owusu-Manu, D., Afrane, S. K., Edwards, D.J., Dontwi, I.K and Laycock, P.  (2015), “Professional Doctoral Scholarship in Ghana: A Case Study of the CDT-BEPS Framework”, Industry and Higher Education (Accepted forthcoming)
7. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E.,Gary D. Holt, Edwards, D.J., (2015), “Determinants of Management Innovation in the Ghanaian Consulting Sector” Construction Economics and Building, Vol. 15, No.1, pp. 75-88.
8. Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., Edwards, D.J., and Blackhurst, K. (2015), “The Relative Importance of Mortgage Pricing Determinants in Mortgage Affordability in Ghana: An Ex Post Attribution”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology (Accepted forthcoming)
9. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J. Adesi M., Badu, E., and P.E.D Love (2015), “Attaining Fairness in Construction Cost Consultancy Pricing Services: A Case Study in Ghana, Journal of Engineering Design and Technology (Accepted forthcoming)
10. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Quaigrain, R. (2015), “Barriers Constraining Management Innovation (MI) Adoption in the Ghanaian Construction Consulting Sector: A Case Study”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology (Accepted forthcoming)
11. Somiah, M.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2015). Assessing House Owners’ Level of Awareness on the National Building Regulations, L.I. 1630, in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis. African Journal of Applied Research, Vol.1, No. 1, pp. 170-178. ISSN: 2408-7920.
12. Acheampong, A., Ayarkwa, J., Hackman, J.K., Agyekum, K. (2014). Factors inhibiting the use of indigenous building materials (IBM) in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Africa Development and Resources Institute (ADDRI) Journal, Vol. 8, No. 8(2), pp. 1-15, pISSN: 2343 6662 ISSN-L 2343 6662.
13. Addy, M.N., Adinyira, E. and Koranteng, C. (2014),"Architect’s perception on the challenges of building energy efficiency in Ghana", Structural Survey, Vol. 32 Iss 5 pp. -365- 376.
14. Adinyira, E. and Dafeamekpor, C. A. (2014)“Clients’ Perception of Architects Performance on Building Projects in Ghana” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. 10.1061/ (ASCE) EI.1943-5541.0000218 , 04014009.
15. Adinyira, E., Ayarkwa, J and Aidoo, I (2014). “Knowledge and Usage of the Seven Basic Quality Control Tools by Producers of Precast Concrete Products in Ghana”, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation Vol. 4 (2): 966-975.
16. Afrane, S. K., Owusu-Manu, D., and Adesi, M (2014), “Infusion of TQM in Management Consulting Professional Training in Ghana: Exploring Key Strategic Issues’, International Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 2, No.1, pp. 44-60
17. Afrane, S. K., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. and Bondinuba, K.F. (2014), ‘Towards Innovative Housing Financing in Ghana: An Evidence-Based from South Africa’s Pension Housing Financing System’ Public Policy and Administration Research Vol. 4. No. 4, pp. 97-110
18. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. (2014). A Two-Stage Approach to Damp Investigation in a Three Bedroom Residential Building in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Building performance, Vol.5, No. 1, pp. 50-61. ISSN: 2180-2106.
19. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings: The views of Building Construction Professionals in Ghana. Africa Development and Resources Institute Journal, Vol. 7, No. 7(2), pp. 19-36, pISSN: 2343 6662 ISSN: 2343 6662.
20. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Diagnosing Rising Damp in the Walls of a Six Bedroom Residential Apartment in Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, Vol.3, No. 5, pp. 1174-1198. ISSN: 2168 8662.
21. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2014). A Holistic Survey of dampness in a Three Bedroom Residential Bungalow in Kumasi, Ghana. Case Studies in Construction materials, Vol 1 (2014), pp. 125-137
22. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). Perceptions of building occupants on effectiveness of practiced damp remediation measures in Ghana. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 4 (1): 121-131. ISSN: 2224-3216     E-ISSN: 2225-0948.
23. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. (2014). A Holistic Survey of dampness in a Six Bedroom Residential Apartment. Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 30-45.
24. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. (2014). Holistic Diagnosis of Rising Damp and Salt attack in Two Residential Buildings in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Construction Engineering, Vol 2014, pp. 1-13, Hindawi Publishing Cooporation.
25. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2014). An overview of damp remediation measures practiced by building occupants in Ghana. Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal and Valuation, 2 (4): 347-359. ISSN: 2046-9594   E-ISSN: 2046-9608.
26. Ameyaw, E.E., Chan, A. P.C, and Owusu-Manu, D. (2014), “Domestic private sector participation in small-town water supply services in Ghana: Reflections on experience and policy implications” Public Organization Review, Jan. 2014, DOI10.1007/s11115-013-0266-3, Springer
27. Ayarkwa, J., Acheampong, A., Hackman, J.K., Agyekum, K. (2014). Environmental Impact of Construction Site Activities in Ghana. Africa Development and Resources Institute (ADDRI) Journal, Vol. 9, No. 9(2), pp. 1-19
28. Baiden, B.K., Agyekum, K. and Ofori-Kuragu, J.K. (2014). Perceptions on barriers to the Use of Burnt Clay Bricks for Housing Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering, Vol. 2014, pp. 1-7.
29. Douh, S., Adjei-Kumi, T., Adinyira, E. and Baiden, B.K. (2014) “Criteria and Measurable Indicators for Assessing the Performance of Public Works Contract Award Process in Chad” International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 3 No. 2, 2014, pp. 57-64.
30. Kwofie, T. E., Fugar, F., Adinyira, E. and Ahadzie, D. (2014) “Identification and Classification of the Unique Features of Mass Housing Projects” Journal of Construction Engineering, vol. 2014, Article ID 927652, 11 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/927652
31. Owusu-Manu, D.,  Edwards, D.J, Holt, G.D., and Prince, C., (2014),  “Industry and Higher Education Integration: A Focus on Quantity Surveying Practice, Industry and Higher Education  Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 27-37
32. Owusu-Manu, D., Afrane, S. K., and Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. (2014), “Towards Developing Trade Credit Policies in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: An Analysis of Constraints, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 5, No. 8, pp. 166-180
33. Owusu-Manu, D., Holt, G.D., Edwards, D.J., and Badu, E., (2014), “Determinants of Trade Credit Supply among the Ghanaian Construction Sectors”, Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 368-383
34. Simons, B., Koranteng, C and Adinyira, E.  (2014). Indoor Thermal Environment: Occupants Responsiveness in 4 Multi-Storey Office Buildings in Accra, Ghana.  Journal of Environment and Earth Science Vol.4 (4): 122-130  ISSN: 2224 3214

CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Acquah, G.K.K., Ayarkwa, J., Danso, A.K. and Oteng-Seifah, S. (2015). Accuracy of drying shrinkage predicting models in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 173-185.
2. Acquah, G.K.K., Oteng-Seifah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Danso, A.K. (2015). Accuracy of creep predicting models in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 262-276.
3. Adinyira, E., and  Quarcoo, F. (2015) “Energy Efficiency and Appliance Replacement: A case Study of Two Cities in Ghana” In Badu et al.,(Eds) Proceedings of the 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana (GIOC endorsed) . Pp 680-692. ISSN 2026-6650
4. Adinyira, E., and Abankwa, D. (2015) “Construction Management Training in Ghana: Adequacy of Syllabus” In Badu et al., (Eds) Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana (GIOC endorsed). Pp 227-241. ISSN 2026-6650
5. Adinyira, E., Kwofie T.E and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D.D. (2015) “Challenges Associated with Communication Medium among Project Teams on Mass Housing Project delivery in Ghana” In Badu et al.,(Eds) Proceedings of the 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana (GIOC endorsed) . Pp. 394-411. ISSN 2026-6650
6. Agyekum, K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2015). Diagnosing rising damp: Lessons from three residential buildings in Kumasi. In Procs 8th Annual GRASAG-KNUST International Research Conference, 25th March, 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp.53.
7. Ayarkwa, J., Adinyira, E., Koranteng, C. and Addy, M.N. (2015). A conceptual framework of a tool development for energy efficiency assessment of buildings in developing countries: Case of Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 67-86.
8. Barbara, S., Koranteng, C. and Ayarkwa, J. (2015). Simulation-based assessment of the thermal performance of high rise office buildings in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 44-66.
9. Hackman, J.K., Acheampong, A., Agyekum, K., and Ayarkwa, J. (2015). Factors affecting site supervision in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 341-352.
10. Kpamma, Z. E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2015) “Development of a User-Involvement Framework for Design Process: An Exploration of the Design Science Research Paradigm” In Badu et al.,(Eds) Proceedings of the 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana (GIOC endorsed) . Pp. 143-155. ISSN 2026-6650
11. Kwofie, T. E.,  Fugar, F., Adinyira, E. and Ahadzie, D. (2015) “Design of Research Instrument for Evaluating the Contribution of Mass Housing Unique Features on Project Team Communication Performance”  In Badu et al.,(Eds) Proceedings of the 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana (GIOC endorsed) . Pp 624-640. ISSN 2026-6650
12. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2015). Understanding environmental sustainable construction practices of construction contractors in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 329-340.
13. Owusu-Manu, D, Badu, E., Agyekum, K., and Akom, J.B (2015). Rethinking Research Utilization in the Built Environment: A Critical Look at Push and Pull Factors. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 566-582.
14. Owusu-Manu, D., Antwi-Afari, M.F., and Fugar, F.D.K (2015), “Enablers and Outcome Factors of Technology Transfer Process in Developing Countries”, in Badu, E.,  Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D., and Kwofie, T. (Ed.), Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March, 2015, College of Art and Built Environment/KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana, pp. 583-601 (ISSN-2026-6650)
15. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., and Donkor, S. (2015), “Anatomy of Factors Affecting Small Building Contractors Business Failure in Ghana” in Badu, E.,  Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D., and Kwofie, T. (Ed.), Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March, 2015, College of Art and Built Environment/KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana, pp. 693-719 (ISSN-2026-6650)
16. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Yeboah, A., Darko, A. (2015), “Perspectives of Construction Business Marketing Strategies of SME Contracting Firms in Ghana” in Badu, E.,  Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D., and Kwofie, T. (Ed.), Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March, 2015, College of Art and Built Environment/KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana, pp. 641-659 (ISSN-2026-6650)
17. Somiah, M.K., Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K., Hackman, J.K. (2015). Factors contributing to the construction of unauthorized residential buildings in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 156-172.
18. Zoya, E.K., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2015). Development of a user-involvement framework for design process: An exploration of the design science research paradigm. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th  International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 143-155.
19. Adinyira, E., Addy, M.N. &   Koranteng, C.  (2014) “A Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Energy Efficiency of Buildings in African Countries” Proceeding of the Decades of Infrastructure Investment conference, 25th – 26th September, 2014, Livingstone Zambia.
20. Adinyira, E., Quarcoo, F., & Addy, M.N. (2014) “Historical overview of building energy efficiency in Ghana” Proceeding of the Decades of Infrastructure Investment conference, 25th – 26th September, 2014, Livingstone Zambia.
21. Kpamma, Z. E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J., & Adinyira, E.  (2014). Creating, sustaining and optimizing the collaborative realm for participatory design. Proceedings, 22nd annual conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC- 22), Oslo, Norway. 
22. Kpamma, Z. E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J., & Adinyira, E.  (2014). Enhancing user- involvement through a multi-criteria decision aid: A lean design research agenda.  Proceedings, 22nd annual conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC- 22), Oslo, Norway.
23. Maalinyuur, A., Gyadu-Asiedu, W. and Adinyira, E. (2014) “ A Study into Pre-Design Construction Project Cost Prediction in Ghana” Proceeding of the 7th Annual International Applied Research Conference, Abba Bentil Andam Theatre, Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana. ISBN: 978-9988-2-0126-5.
24. Opoku, D., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Factors Influencing the Use of Bamboo in Building Construction in Ghana: Perceptions of Architects and Building Contractors. In proceedings 1st Bamboo Colloquium. CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Fumesua-Kumasi, April 29-30, 2014

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K. and Sabah, S.C.B. (2014). Consultants’ Performance on District Assemblies’ Common Fund Projects. Modern Management Science & Engineering, 2(1): 43-57, ISSN: 2052- 2576. 
2. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2014). An overview of damp remediation measures practiced by building occupants in Ghana. Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal and Valuation, 2 (4): 347-359. ISSN: 2046-9594   E-ISSN: 2046-9608.
3. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). Perceptions of building occupants on effectiveness of practiced damp remediation measures in Ghana. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 4 (1): 121-131. ISSN: 2224-3216     E-ISSN: 2225-0948.
4. Simons B., Koranteng, C., Adinyira, E. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). An assessment of thermal comfort in multistory office buildings in Ghana. Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research (JBCPR), 2 (1): 30-38.
5. Simons, B., Koranteng, C. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Occupants’ evaluation of the operation, functionality of building control systems and energy implications in multi storey office buildings in Ghana. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 4 (2): 48-58 ISSN 2224-3232   E-ISSN 2225-0573.
6. Buertey, J. I., Mizzah A. K. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2014). Delays to Large Construction Projects in Ghana: A Risk Overview. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 8 (3): 367-377 ISSN: 1934 7359.
7. Ayarkwa, J., Acheampong, A. and Agyekum, K. (2013). Residents’ satisfaction with the social security and national insurance trust housing in Ghana. Engineering Management Research, 2 (2): 29-40. ISSN: 1927-7318      E-ISSN: 1927-7326.
8. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K. and Osei-Asibey, D. (2013). Benefits derived by District Assemblies from their project consultants. Engineering Management Research, 2 (2): 41-50. ISSN 1927-7318 E-ISSN 1927-7326.
9. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Minimizing materials wastage in construction-A Lean Construction Approach. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 5 (1): 25-146.
10. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Preliminary assessment of dampness in walls of residential buildings in four climatic zones in Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development, 6 (9): 51-61. ISSN: 1913-9063   E-ISSN: 1913-9071.
11. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). An overview of the symptoms associated with dampness in walls of residential buildings in major towns in Ghana. Civil and Environmental Research, 3 (9): 1-9 ISSN: 2224-5790  E-ISSN: 2225-0514.
12. Agyekum, K. Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of knowledge of building occupants on dampness in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. Modern Management Science and Engineering, 1 (2): 171-184, ISSN: 2052-2576.
13. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R.O. (2013). Comparative study of the physical properties of palm kernel shells concrete and normal weight concrete in Ghana. Journal of Science and Multidisciplinary Research, 5 (1): 129-146.
14. Simons, B., Koranteng, C and Adinyira, E.  (2014). Indoor Thermal Environment: Occupants Responsiveness in 4 Multi-Storey Office Buildings in Accra, Ghana.  Journal of Environment and Earth Science Vol.4 (4): 122-130  ISSN: 2224 3214
15. Simons, B., Koranteng, C and Adinyira, E.  (2014). Assessing Ghanaian Workplace Performance in Multi-Storey Office Buildings. Developing Country Studies, 4 (4): 140-155 ISSN: 2234-607X   E- ISSN 2225-0565
16. Adinyira, E and Anokye, P (2013). Illegal Appendages To Residential Buildings In Kumasi, Ghana – A Case Study Of North Suntreso.  Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation,  3 (1): 511-529.
17. Fugar, F.D.K., Ashiboe-Mensah, N.A and Adinyira, E (2013). Human Capital Theory: Implications for the Ghanaian Construction Industry Development. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 3(1): 464-479.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Ofori-Kuragu J.K., Baiden B., and Badu E. (2014). Factors affecting Ghanaian contractor performance. In: Proceedings of the International Conference of the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB W107 2014) Odusami, K.T., Idoro, G. I., and Ogunlana, S. O. (Eds), Lagos, January 27-29, 2014, p. 275-285.
2. Acheampong, A., Hackman, J.K., and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Factors inhibiting the use of indeginous building materials (IBM) in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O. (eds) Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March 17-19, 2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, p. 216-226 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9.
3. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2014). A case study of dampness in a three bedroom residential building at Deduako, Kumasi. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O. (eds) Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March 17-19, 2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, p. 351-365 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
4. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). A holistic survey of dampness in a three bedroom residential bungalow in Kumasi, Ghana. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O. (eds) Procs 3rd Internation Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March 17-19, 2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, p. 366-384 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
5. Mensah, S.,  Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2014). Framework for modeling sustainable construction practices towards low carbon construction In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds) Proceedings 8th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, February 10-11, 2014, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 293-303, ISBN 978-0-9566060-8-2.
6. Opoku, D., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Assessing areas and trends of bamboo usage in building construction in Ghana. In Laryea, S. and Ibem, E (eds) Proceedings 8th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, February 10-11, 2014, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; p. 131-141, ISBN 978-0-9566060-8-2
7. Buertey, J.I.T., Miezah, A.K. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Delays to large construction projects in Ghana: a risk overview In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, August 12-14, 2013, Accra, Ghana, p. 367-380.
8. Buertey, J.I.T., Abeere-Inga, E. and Adjei Kumi, T. (2013) Project cost risk and uncertainties: towards a conceptual cost contingency estimation model In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, August 12-14, 2013, Accra, Ghana, p. 911-925.
9. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Assessment of dampness in walls of residential buildings in four climatic zones in Ghana. In: Nkum, R.K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Proc 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA),  August 8-10, 2013, Kumasi-Ghana, p. 194-205, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6
10. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of knowledge of building occupants on dampness in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. In: Nkum, R.K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Procs 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), August 8-10, 2013, Kumasi-Ghana, p. 389-399, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6
11. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of practice and effectiveness of damp remediation measures in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. In Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Design, Development and Research (DDR), July 18-20, 2013, Faculty of Art, College of Art and Social Sciences, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, p. 297-311; ISBN: 978-9988-1-8513-8.
12. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R.O. (2013). Shear capacity of reinforced palm kernel shell concrete and granite concrete beams with and without shear reinforcement. In: Nkum, R.K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Procs 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), August 8-10, 2013, Kumasi-Ghana, p. 135-150, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6
13. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2013). Contextualizing the methodology for developing a collaborative working framework for improving construction design service delivery in Ghana. In: Laryea, S. and Agyapong, S. (Eds) Procs 5thWest African Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference August 12-14, 2013, Accra, Ghana, p. 307-319.
14. Douh, S., Adiniyira, E. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2014). A Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Effectiveness of Public Works Procurement Process at Pre-Contract Stage in Chad Republic. In Ejohwomu, O and Oshodi, O (Eds) Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March 17-19, 2014 Abeokuta, Nigeria (CIOB endorsed) , p. 385-397. ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
15. Addy M. N., Adinyira, E and Koranteng, C.(2014). Architect’s Perception on the Challenges of Building Energy Efficiency in Ghana.  In Ejohwomu, O and Oshodi, O (Eds) Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March 17-19, 2014,  Abeokuta, Nigeria (CIOB endorsed), p.150-160. ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
16. Kwofie, T. E.,  Fugar, F., Adinyira, E. and Ahadzie, D. (2014). A Conceptual Framework for Evaluating Communication Performance Among Mass Housing Project Team. In Ejohwomu, O and Oshodi, O (Eds) Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March 17-19, 2014,  Abeokuta, Nigeria (CIOB endorsed), p. 53-68. ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9
17. Addy, M. N., Adinyira, E. and Koranteng, C.(2014). A review of research methodologies in building energy efficiency assessment.  In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds) Proceedings 8th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, February 10-11, 2014, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, p. 85-100.
18. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D.  and Kwofie, T. E.  (2013). Classifying the Unique Features of Mass Housing Projects. In: Tak Wing Yiu and Vicente Gonzalez (Eds) Proceedings 38th AUBEA International Conference November 20-22, 2013, Auckland, New Zealand.
19. Adinyira, E., Ahadzie, D.  and Kwofie, T. E.  (2013). Determining the unique features of mass housing projects (MHPs).  In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, August 12-14, 2013, Accra, Ghana, p. 381-389. 381 ISBN 978-0-9566060-6-8
20. Douh, S., Badu, E., Adjei-Kumi, T. and Adiniyira, E.  (2013). An appraisal of challenges facing competitive tendering implementation in public works procurement in chad republic. In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds) Procs 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, August 12-14, 2013, Accra, Ghana, p. 123-133. ISBN 978-0-9566060-6-8

BOOKS

1. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E (2012). Minimizing Materials Wastage at the Construction Stage of a Project: A Lean Construction Approach. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN-10: 3659158941, ISBN-13: 978-3659158940. 208p.
2. Kwofie T. E, Adinyira, E. and Botchway, E.(2012) “Critical Project Success Criteria for Public Housing Building Projects in Ghana” Published MPhil Dissertation. ISBN: 978-3-659-20002-1 Lambert Academic Publishers. Germany.

 BOOK REVIEW

1. Adinyira, E. (2012) Review of “Construction in West Africa” Edited by Laryea, S.,  Agyepong, S., Leiringer, R. and Hughes, W. Published by WABER & EPP Books Services Ltd. ISBN-978-0-9566060-3-7

  REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Ayarkwa, J.,  Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E, and Osei-Asibey, D. (2012). Perspectives for the implementation of lean construction in the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 2 (2): 345-359.
2. Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K. and Acheampong, A. (2012). Ghanaian construction professionals’ perception on challenges to female retention in the construction industry. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 2 (2): 360-376.
3. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira E. (2012). Consultants’ Perspectives on Materials Waste Reduction in Ghana. Engineering Management Research, 1(1): 138-150. ISSN: 1927-7318
4. Ayarkwa, J., K. Agyekumand E. Adinyira (2013). Barriers to successful implementation of Lean Construction in the Ghanaian building industry. Journal of Construction, 5(1): pp. 3-11.
5. Owusu, F.W., Ayarkwa, J. and Frimpong-Mensah, K. (2013). Sanding properties of seven lesser-used timber species in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Forestry, 28(1): 1-14. ISSN: 0855-1707
6. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Brown, M. (2013). Rural Infrastructure Development In The Volta Region Of Ghana: Barriers And Interventions.  Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction (Accepted forthcoming).
7. Dogbegah, R., Omoteso, K. and Owusu-Manu, D. (2013).  A Qual-Quant (q2) Method for Exploring and Appraising Project Management Competency Requirements for Managing Large Projects in Ghana. International Journal of Construction Project Management (Accepted forthcoming).
8. Owusu-Manu, D., Afrane, S. K., Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., and Brown, M.  (2013). Redefining Entrepreneurial Learning Paradigms within Developing Countries: A Case Study of Ghana. Industry and Higher Education (Accepted forthcoming).
9. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Holt, G. D. (2013). Corporate Social Responsibility Architecture and CSR Project Alignments within the Construction Industry.  Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 11(½) (Accepted forthcoming).
10. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Holt, G.D. (2013). Factor Analysis of Strategic Issues Underpinning the Innovative Financing of Infrastructure. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management ASCE, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE) CO.1943-7862.0000641
11. Owusu-Agyekum, K., Owusu-Manu, D., and Evans, R. (2012). Financial Risk Management- Evidences from Four UK Oil and Natural Gas Companies. International Journal of Project Planning and Finance, 3(1): 36-75.
12. Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., Owusu-Manu, D., and Brown M. (2012). Barriers to Innovative Financing of Infrastructure Projects Delivery in Ghana.  Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 17 (3): 253-273
13. Badu, E., Edwards,D.J., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2012). Trade-credit and supply chain delivery in the Ghanaian construction industry: analysis of vendor interactions with small to medium enterprises. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Management, 10(3): 360-379.
14. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., Adesi, M. and Holt, G.D.  (2012) Conceptualisation of the Consultancy Pricing Paradox.  Structural Survey, 30 (4): 357-378.
15. Ofori-Boadu, A. N., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J. and Holt, G.D. (2012). Exploration of Management Practices for LEED Projects: Lessons from Successful Green Building Contractors. Structural Survey, 30 (2):145 – 162.
16. Oppong, R.A. and Badu, E. (2012). Evaluation of stabilised-earth (TEK) Block for Housing Provision and construction in Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology 32(2):104-118.
17. Adinyira, E., Botchway, E. and Kwofie, T.E. (2012). Determining Critical Project Success Criteria for Public Housing Building Projects (PHBPs) in Ghana. Engineering Management Research. 1(2): 122-132.
18. Buertey, J. T.I, Abeere-Inga, E.and  Adjei Kumi, T. (2012). Construction cost contingency estimating in Ghana: A review of work sections prone to scope changes. International Journal of Management, 3(1): 237-253. ISSN 0976 – 6367(Print), ISSN 0976 – 6375 (Online)
19. Buertey, J. T.I, Abeere-Inga, E. and Adjei Kumi, T. (2012). Practical application of risk management techniques in infrastructural delivery: a case study of the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 2 (1): ISSN 2223 7852
20. Buertey, J. T.I, Abeere-Inga, E. and Adjei Kumi, T. (2012). Estimation cost contingency for construction projects: the impact of systemic and project specific risk. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 2(1), ISSN 2223 7852
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1. Acheampong, A., Ayarkwa, J., Adom-Asamoah, M. and Baiden, B.K. (2013). Comparative Study of the Physical Properties of Palm Kernel Shells Concrete and Normal Weight Concrete. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 185-193, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
2. Ayarkwa, J., Acheampong, A. and Agyekum, K. (2013). Residents Satisfaction with the Social Security and National Insurance Trust Housing in Ghana. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 202-212, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
3. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K., Osei-Asibey, D. and Sabah, C.B.S. (2013). Benefits Derived by District Assemblies from their Project Consultants. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 194-201, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
4. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K. and Sabah, C.B.S. (2013). Performance of District Assemblies’ consultants on common fund projects. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 375-386, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4
5. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Minimizing materials wastage in construction- a lean construction approach. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 444-461,  ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
6. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2013). Conceptual Models for Assessing Adversarial Business Relationship and Improvement of Engineering and Design Service Delivery (EDSD) in Ghana. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 59-69. ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
7. Fugar, F.D.K., Ashiboe-Mensah, N.A. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Human Capital Theory: Implications for the Ghanaian Construction Industry Development. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 49-58, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
8. Bamfo-Adjei, E., Nani, G. and Hackman, J.K. (2013). The Influence of the Public Procurement Act 2003 (ACT 663) on Project Time Performance of Construction Projects in Ghana. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 70-76, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
9. Ashiboe-Mensah, N.A., Fugar, F.D.K. and Adinyira, E. (2013). The Adoption and Diffusion of Innovations in the Ghanaian Building Industry. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 129-140, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
10. Adinyira, E. and Anokye, P. (2013). Illegal Appendages to Residential Buildings in Kumasi, Ghana- A Case Study of North Suntreso. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 176-184, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.
11. Adinyira, E., Botchway, E. And Kwofie T. E (2012) “Investigating The Underlining Factors Of Critical Project Success Criteria For Public Housing Delivery In Ghana” In Wang Jiayuan, Ding Zhikun, Zou Liang, Zuo Jian (Eds) Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate (CRIOCM2012) 17th -18th November 2012 Shenzhen, China. Springer: ISBN (print): 978-3-642-35547-9. ISBN (eBook): 978-3-642-35548-6. ISBN (MyCopy): 978-3-642-35549-3
12. Adinyira, E.  (2012) “Financial Profitability of Privately Managed Public Infrastructure in Ghana: The Case of Small Towns Water Supply ” In Badu E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D., and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds) Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi Ghana. ISSN 2026-6650
13. Osei-Asibey, D. and Adinyira, E.  (2012) “Causes Of Disputes In Infrastructural Delivery In Ghana” In Badu E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D., and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds) Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi Ghana. ISSN 2026-6650
14. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2012b). An Integrated Supply Chain Relationship Management Conceptual Framework for Improving Engineering and Design Service Delivery (EDSD) to Building Contractors in Ghana. In Proceedings of the  4th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 24-26 July 2012, Abuja, Nigeria.
15. Buertey, J. T.I, Abeere-Inga, E.; Adjei Kumi, T. (2012). Successful Delivery of Infrastructural Projects: Epistemic Overview of Cost Risk and Uncertainties, Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa at KNUST, Kumasi, 22nd – 24th March 2012.
16. Buertey, J. T.I, Abeere-Inga, E.;  Adjei Kumi, T. (2012), Practical Application of Risk Management Techniques In Infrastructural Delivery: Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa at KNUST, Kumasi, 22nd – 24th March 2012.
17. Buertey, J. T.I, Abeere-Inga, E.;  Adjei-Kumi, T. (2012), Estimating Cost Contingency for Construction Projects, the impact of systemic and Project specific risk, Proceedings of the WABER 2012 Doctoral Seminar, Abujah, Nigeria, 22-24th July 2012
18. Nani, G. (2012). Research in our environment: Which Philosophy, which methods? (Key Note Address). 1st Applied Research Conference in Africa, Elmina Beach Resort, Elmina, Ghana, 29th – 31st Aug.
19. Bamfo-Adjei, E., Nani, G., and Hackman, J. K. (2012) The influence of the Ghana Public procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) on Project performance of construction projects: the contractors view point, 1st Applied Research Conference in Africa, Elmina Beach Resort, Elmina, Ghana, 29th – 31st Aug.
20. Bamfo-Adjei, E., Nani, G., and Hackman, J. K. (2013) The influence of the Ghana Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) on Project Time Performance of Construction Projects in Ghana, 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, 17th – 19th March, 2013.