A Macroeconomic Analysis of Insolvency in the UK Construction Industry

Quantitative evaluation and modelling of uncertainty factors impacting duration of building renovation projects
Yamusa, M, Dandago, A, Lawal, H, Saka, A.B., Abubakar, M and Abdullahi, M 2025. Quantitative evaluation and modelling of uncertainty factors impacting duration of building renovation projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-09-2023-0952

Generative artificial intelligence in construction: A Delphi approach, framework, and case study
Taiwo, R, Bello, I.T, Abdulai S.F, Yussif, A, Salami, B.A, Saka, A.B., Ben Seghier, M and Zayed, T 2025. Generative artificial intelligence in construction: A Delphi approach, framework, and case study. Alexandria Engineering Journal. 116, pp. 672-698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2024.12.079

A data driven hybrid approach towards developing a circular economy diffusion model for the building construction industry
Oluleye, B.I., Chan D.W.M. and Saka, A.B. 2024. A data driven hybrid approach towards developing a circular economy diffusion model for the building construction industry. Journal of Cleaner Production. 484 144332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144332

An Evaluation of Regulatory Documents Towards Automated Compliance Checking in Green Building Design
Yamusa, M., Muhammad, A., Ibrahim, Y.M., Ahmadu, H., Abubakar, M., Saka, A. and Salisu, A. 2024. An Evaluation of Regulatory Documents Towards Automated Compliance Checking in Green Building Design. International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference. Leeds 27 - 29 Aug 2024

An in-depth analysis of facility management approaches in Nigeria's ailing healthcare sector
Alalade, O., Dauda, J.A., Ajayi, S.O., Saka, A.B. and Njuangang, S. 2024. An in-depth analysis of facility management approaches in Nigeria's ailing healthcare sector. Journal of Facilities Management. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-12-2023-0123

An appraisal of barriers to digitalisation of construction industry in developing countries: perspective from India
Dauda ,J.A., Chavan, N.N., Saka, A., Ajayi, S.O. and Oyegoke, A.S. 2024. An appraisal of barriers to digitalisation of construction industry in developing countries: perspective from India. International Journal of Construction Management. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2024.2362014

A comprehensive analysis of the benefits of integrated digital delivery in construction projects
Wuni, I.Y, Abankwa, D.A, Koc, K, Atuahene, B.T and Saka, A.B 2024. A comprehensive analysis of the benefits of integrated digital delivery in construction projects. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-04-2024-0147

Institutional isomorphism and adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Nigerian Construction Industry
Saka, A., Chan, D.W.M. and Ajayi, S.O. 2024. Institutional isomorphism and adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Nigerian Construction Industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 31 (1), pp. 179-199. https://doi.org/10.1108/ecam-02-2022-0188

Impact assessment of political administrations on the performance of the construction sector: a time series analysis
Saka, N., Saka, A.B., Akinradewo, O. and Aigbavboa, C.O. 2024. Impact assessment of political administrations on the performance of the construction sector: a time series analysis. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 22 (1), pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/jedt-08-2021-0423

Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria
Chan, D.W.M., Olawumi, T.O., Saka, A. and Ekundayo, D. 2024. Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria. International Journal of Construction Management. 24 (14), pp. 1499-1509. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2108973

Evaluating the impact of organizational learning on organizational performance through organizational innovation as a mediating variable: evidence from Iranian construction companies
Chan, D.W.M., Sarvari, H., Golestanizadeh, M. and Saka, A. 2024. Evaluating the impact of organizational learning on organizational performance through organizational innovation as a mediating variable: evidence from Iranian construction companies. International Journal of Construction Management. 24 (9), pp. 921-934. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2023.2239486

GPT models in construction industry: Opportunities, limitations, and a use case validation
Saka, A., Taiwo, T., Saka, N., Salami, B.A., Ajayi, S., Akande, K. and Kazemi, H. 2024. GPT models in construction industry: Opportunities, limitations, and a use case validation. Developments in the Built Environment. 17 100300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2023.100300

Geospatial and temporal analysis of studies on construction projects' decarbonisation drivers
Arogundade, S, Dulaimi, M, Ajayi, S, Saka, A., Ilori, O and Lewis, J 2023. Geospatial and temporal analysis of studies on construction projects' decarbonisation drivers. International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures ICASF 2023. Dubai, UAE 05 - 05 Dec 2023

An Edge-Based Architecture for Personal Safety System on Construction Sites
Saka, A., Bello, S, Kasali, A, Agboola, A.O, Abdulrafiu, M, Ganiyu, S.A, Akanbi, L and Ajayi, A 2023. An Edge-Based Architecture for Personal Safety System on Construction Sites. Environmental Design & Management International Conference (EDMIC). Nigeria 23 - 26 May 2023

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Construction Costing Practice
Ayinla, K., Saka, A., Seidu, R.D. and Madanayake, U. 2023. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Construction Costing Practice. 39th Annual ARCOMConference. Leeds 04 - 06 Sep 2023 Association of Researchers in Construction Management.

A contextualist perspective to drivers of BIM in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry
Saka, A.B. and Chan, D.W.M. 2023. A contextualist perspective to drivers of BIM in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. International Journal of Construction Management. 23 (14), pp. 2358-2368. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2056806

Are there any gains in green-tech adoption? Unearthing the beneficial outcomes of smart-sustainable practices in Nigeria and Hong Kong built environment
Timothy O. Olawumi, Daniel W.M. Chan, Abdullahi B. Saka, Damilola Ekundayo and Acheme Okolobia Odeh 2023. Are there any gains in green-tech adoption? Unearthing the beneficial outcomes of smart-sustainable practices in Nigeria and Hong Kong built environment. Journal of Cleaner Production. 410 137280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137280

Applicability of public-private partnerships in smart infrastructure development: the case of Hong Kong
Jayasena, N.S., Chan, D.W.M., Kumaraswamy, M.M. and Saka, A.B. 2023. Applicability of public-private partnerships in smart infrastructure development: the case of Hong Kong. International Journal of Construction Management. 23 (11), pp. 1932-1944. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2027076

Impediments to Construction Site Digitalisation Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Adetayo Onososen, Innocent Musonda, Damilola Onatayo, Motheo Meta Tjebane, Abdullahi Babatunde Saka and Rasaki Fagbenro 2023. Impediments to Construction Site Digitalisation Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Drones. 7 (1) 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones7010045

Decarbonization of construction projects: a review and interpretive structural modelling of carbon reduction drivers
Arogundade, S., Dulaimi, M., Ajayi, S., Saka, A. and Ilori, O. 2023. Decarbonization of construction projects: a review and interpretive structural modelling of carbon reduction drivers. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1108/jedt-05-2023-0202

Computing the severities of critical onsite assembly risk factors for modular integrated construction projects
Wuni, I.Y, Shen, G.Q and Saka, A. 2023. Computing the severities of critical onsite assembly risk factors for modular integrated construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 30 (5), pp. 1864-1882 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-07-2021-0630

BIM divide: an international comparative analysis of perceived barriers to implementation of BIM in the construction industry
Saka, A. and Chan, D.W.M 2023. BIM divide: an international comparative analysis of perceived barriers to implementation of BIM in the construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 21 (5), pp. 1604-1632. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-07-2021-0348

Assessment of symmetries and asymmetries on barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry towards zero waste: A survey of international experts
Oluleye B.I., Chan D.W.M., Olawumi T.O. and Saka, A.B. 2023. Assessment of symmetries and asymmetries on barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry towards zero waste: A survey of international experts. Building and Environment. 228 109885. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109885

Conversational artificial intelligence in the AEC industry: A review of present status, challenges and opportunities
Saka, A., Oyedele, L.O., Akanbi, A., Ganiyu, S.A., Chan, D.W.M. and Sururah, A. 2023. Conversational artificial intelligence in the AEC industry: A review of present status, challenges and opportunities. Advanced Engineering Informatics. 55 101869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2022.101869

Knowledge-based decision support for BIM adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises in developing economies
Saka, A. 2022. Knowledge-based decision support for BIM adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises in developing economies. Automation in Construction. 141 104407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104407

African BIM Report 2022
Saka, Abdullahi, Itanola, Moses, Mahamadu, Abdul-Majeed, El-Mahdy, Deena, Marzouk, Mohamed, Adel, Kareem, Musonda, Innocent and Adetayo Onososen 2022. African BIM Report 2022. Building Information Modeling Africa Initiative. https://doi.org/10.13140/rg.2.2.28506.82889

Occupant centric energy renovation strategy for hospital and restaurant building envelop using distinct modellingtools: A case study from low-income cultural context
Saka, A. 2022. Occupant centric energy renovation strategy for hospital and restaurant building envelop using distinct modellingtools: A case study from low-income cultural context. Energy and Buildings. 272 112338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112338

Circular economy research on building construction and demolition waste: A review of current trends and future research directions
Oluleye B.I., Chan D.W.M., Saka, A.B. and Olawumi T.O. 2022. Circular economy research on building construction and demolition waste: A review of current trends and future research directions. Journal of Cleaner Production. 357 131927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131927

Towards a Hybrid Approach to BIM implementation – A Critical Discourse
Ayinla, K., Adamu, Z. and Saka, A. 2021. Towards a Hybrid Approach to BIM implementation – A Critical Discourse. CIB International Conference on Smart Built Environment 2021. Dubai, UAE 14 - 16 Dec 2021

Rethinking the Digital Divide of BIM Adoption in the AEC Industry
Saka, A.B., Chan, D.W.M. and Mahamadu, A.-M. 2021. Rethinking the Digital Divide of BIM Adoption in the AEC Industry. Journal of Management in Engineering. 38 (2). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0000999

Scientometric review and analysis
Olawumi, Timothy O., Saka, Abdullahi B., Chan, Daniel W.M. and Jayasena, Nimesha S. 2021. Scientometric review and analysis. in: Manu, Emmanuel and Akotia, Julius (ed.) Secondary Research Methods in the Built Environment Routledge.

Modeling Supply Chain Resilience in Industrialized Construction: A Hong Kong Case
Ekanayake, E.M.A.C, Shen G.Q.P, Kumaraswamy, M.M, Owusu, E.K and Saka, A. 2021. Modeling Supply Chain Resilience in Industrialized Construction: A Hong Kong Case. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 147 (11). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002188

Adoption and implementation of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): a review and conceptualization
Saka, A. and Chan D.W.M 2021. Adoption and implementation of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): a review and conceptualization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 28 (7), pp. 1829 -1862. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-06-2019-0332

African BIM Report 2020
Saka, A., Itanola, M, Hamma-Adama, M, Antwi-Afari, M, Blay, K, Adamu, Z, Kaduma, L, Markafi, M, Bougerra, K, Olawumi, T, Aghimien, E, Oyediran, H and Dalumo, D 2020. African BIM Report 2020. BIM Africa Initiative.

Knowledge, skills and functionalities requirements for quantity surveyors in building information modelling (BIM) work environment: an international Delphi study
Saka, A. and Chan D.W.M 2020. Knowledge, skills and functionalities requirements for quantity surveyors in building information modelling (BIM) work environment: an international Delphi study. Architectural Engineering and Design Management. 16 (3), pp. 227-246. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2019.1651247

Drivers of sustainable adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in the Nigerian construction small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Saka, A., Chan, D.W.M and SIU, F.M.F. 2020. Drivers of sustainable adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in the Nigerian construction small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Sustainability. 12 (9) 3710. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12093710

A Systematic Literature Review of Building Information Modelling in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry - The Case of Nigeria
Saka, A., Chan, D.W.M and Olawumi, T.O 2019. A Systematic Literature Review of Building Information Modelling in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry - The Case of Nigeria. Environmental Design & Management International Conference (EDMIC). Nigeria 23 - 26 May 2023

Adoption of building information modelling in small and medium-sized adoption of building information modelling in small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries: A system dynamics approach
Saka, A., Chan, D.W.M. and Siu, F.M.F. 2019. Adoption of building information modelling in small and medium-sized adoption of building information modelling in small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries: A system dynamics approach. CIB World Building Congress 2019. Hong Kong 17 - 21 Jun 2019

The Capability and Support of Structure Capital on BIM Innovation in SME
Kori, S., Itanola, M. and Saka, A. 2019. The Capability and Support of Structure Capital on BIM Innovation in SME. Information and Knowledge Management. 9 (2), pp. 56-66. https://doi.org/10.7176/ikm/9-2-06

Post-contract Material Management and Waste Minimization: An Analysis of the Roles of Quantity Surveyors
Saka, A., Olaore, F. and Olawumi, T.O. 2019. Post-contract Material Management and Waste Minimization: An Analysis of the Roles of Quantity Surveyors. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 17 (4), pp. 793-807. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-10-2018-0193

A global taxonomic review and analysis of the development of BIM research between 2006 and 2017
Saka, A. and Chan D.W.M 2019. A global taxonomic review and analysis of the development of BIM research between 2006 and 2017. Construction Innovation. 19 (3), pp. 465-490 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-12-2018-0097

A Scientometric Review and Metasynthesis of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Research in Africa
Saka, A. and Chan D.W.M 2019. A Scientometric Review and Metasynthesis of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Research in Africa. Buildings. 9 (4) 85. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings9040085

Profound barriers to building information modelling (BIM) adoption in construction small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): An interpretive structural modelling approach
Saka, A. and Chan D.W.M 2019. Profound barriers to building information modelling (BIM) adoption in construction small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): An interpretive structural modelling approach. Construction Innovation. 20 (2), pp. 261 - 284 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-09-2019-0087