Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Kenneth is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Construction Management in the School of Computing, Engineering & Built Environment at GCU. His research interests are in Construction Management & Wastes in Construction, Geotechnics, Construction Occupational Safety and Health, Behavioural Safety, Workforce Engagement, application of AR/VR technologies in Construction Safety, Generative Design in Construction, and Modular Construction and Automation. He lectures in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Construction Management Degree Programs covering Construction Management and Construction Project Safety & Health topics. Kenneth is actively involved as a researcher in key industry funded projects in Construction Management & OSH, Safety within the Renewable Industry (Wind), Mining and Temporary Works. Kenneth is an active member of various professional bodies - Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA); a Chartered Member of the Association of Building Engineer (CABE); a member of Temporary Works forum (TWf) – Scotland; and member of International Council for Research & Innovation in Building & Construction (CIB) Working Group W099 (Construction Health & Safety).
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):
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics where Kenneth Lawani is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
- 1 Similar Profiles
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
-
Built Environment Futures: Establishing Critical Graduate Skills
Tong, M. (PI) & Lawani, K. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
-
BSD Digital Programme
Hare, B. (CoI), Tong, M. (PI), Kilpatrick, T. (CoI), Sadeghineko, F. (CoI), McGuire, M. (CoI), Thomson, C. (PI) & Lawani, K. (CoI)
22/05/23 → 15/12/23
Project: Research Grant
-
Construction Futures Research
Tong, M. (PI), Callaghan, N. (CoI), Lawani, K. (CoI) & Thomson, C. (CoI)
10/06/19 → 8/11/19
Project: Research Grant
-
Crane Erect OSM and Site Efficiency Study Programme
Tong, M. (PI) & Lawani, K. (CoI)
Scottish Government, Stewart Milne Timber Systems
30/04/18 → 26/04/19
Project: Research Grant
-
A critical review of occupational safety and health practitioner competence frameworks
Harrison, D., Lawani, K., Hare, B. & Cameron, I., 26 Jul 2024, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099, W123 and KNUST Conference: Harmony in Global Construction Trends: People, Technology and Society. CIB, 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open AccessFile143 Downloads (Pure) -
An evaluation of the sustainable practices in government construction projects in Ghana
Moses, E. K., Lawani, K. & Hare, B., 26 Jul 2024, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099, W123 and KNUST Conference: Harmony in Global Construction Trends: People, Technology and Society. CIB, 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open AccessFile87 Downloads (Pure) -
Exploring emotional intelligence and conflict management styles in Dominican Republic construction industry
Lawani, K., Arias Abad, L. A., Craig, N., Hare, B. & Cameron, I., 9 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 22, 1, p. 89-119 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)1242 Downloads (Pure) -
Exploring the interactions between workforce engagement and safety in Nigerian construction industry
Lawani, K., Hare, B., Tong, M. K. L., Cameron, I. & Luqmon, A. L., 26 Jul 2024, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of the Joint CIB W099, W123 and KNUST Conference: Harmony in Global Construction Trends: People, Technology and Society. CIB, 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open AccessFile62 Downloads (Pure) -
Methodology for retrospectively developing a BIM model from point cloud scans using ongoing building project as case study
Lawani, K., Sadeghineko, F., Tong, M. & Bayraktar, M., 19 Jan 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)195 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
-
Parkman Medal - Institution of Civil Engineers 2020 best journal paper in Management Procurement and Law
Lawani, K. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
-
Jimmie W. Hinze Best Paper Award
Lawani, K. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 5 Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
-
Regular refresher training could prevent wind farm fatalities
Lawani, K. (Contributor)
5 Jun 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
-
Researchers BEAM with pride following award
Lawani, K. (Contributor), Hare, B. (Contributor) & Cameron, I. (Reviewer)
8 Jun 2020Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
-
University develops life-saving virtual reality game
Lawani, K. (Contributor), Hare, B. (Contributor) & Cameron, I. (Reviewer)
16 Jun 2020Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
-
When forgetting is part of learning
Lawani, K. (Contributor)
22 Sept 2017Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
-
Wind turbines: safety skill decay
Lawani, K. (Contributor)
30 May 2017Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation