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Billy is a Professor of Construction Management within the School of Computing Engineering & Built Environment. He is Research Theme Lead for Built Environments, Deputy Director of the School’s Research Centre for ‘Built Environment Asset Management’ (BEAM) and a member of the Ethics Committee. Billy has a PhD in Construction Management; BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering and a BA in Occupational Health and Safety. He joined GCU in 2002, after a career in construction contracting. Since then, he has delivered research on several HSE, IOSH, EPSRC, CITB and industry funded projects totalling £900k, 50+ peer-reviewed publications and a REF Impact Case Studies for REF2014 & 2021. His research portfolio is mainly focused on improving occupational health and safety within the construction industry, including studies that have improved worker engagement, migrant worker H&S, and safety in design. These contribute directly to UN Sustainable Development Goals for ‘Good Health and Wellbeing’, and ‘Decent Work’. Billy’s industry engagement is a key factor in his research success, with several studies leading to industry guidance for HSE and CITB. He has developed several CPD courses on the subject of construction health and safety, and is a Past-Chair of the CIOB National H&S Group, currently International Coordinator of the ‘International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction’ Health and Safety Working Group, and chair of several other industry working groups.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Construction Scotland Innovation Centre - Scoping Study to develop "root cause" mapping tool for constructiuon waste
Hare, B., Campbell, J. & Clark, R.
12/03/18 → 30/06/18
Project: Research Grant
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Designing drone game for construction site inspection
Lawani, K., Hare, B., Cameron, I., Homatash, H. & Campbell, J., 17 Feb 2022, In: Frontiers in Built Environment . 7, 20 p., 771703.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring emotional intelligence and conflict management styles in Dominican Republic construction industry
Lawani, K., Arias Abad, L. A., Craig, N., Hare, B. & Cameron, I., 2 Feb 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring leadership and construction workers mental wellbeing
Lawani, K., Hare, B. & Cameron, I., 29 Mar 2022, (Accepted/In press) CIB World Building Congress 2022. AustraliaResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Management of infection prevention and control in the development of new hospital buildings - effective stakeholder engagement during design and construction
Roche, F., Hare, B., Curtis, K. & Price, L., 1 Nov 2022, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES). 3 ed. IOP Publishing, Vol. 1101. 11 p. 032007. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Skill shortage of bricklayers in Scotland
Lawani, K., McKenzie-Govan, S., Hare, B., Sherratt, F. & Cameron, I., 3 Jan 2022, In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 20, 1, p. 321-338 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Researchers BEAM with pride following award
Kenneth Lawani (Contributor), Billy Hare (Contributor) & Iain Cameron (Reviewer)
8 Jun 2020Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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University develops life-saving virtual reality game
Kenneth Lawani (Contributor), Billy Hare (Contributor) & Iain Cameron (Reviewer)
16 Jun 2020Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation