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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):
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Built Environment Futures: Establishing Critical Graduate Skills
Tong, M. (PI) & Lawani, K. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
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DBIM: Digital Building Information Modelling
Sadeghineko, F. (PI), Lawani, K. (CoI) & Tong, M. (CoI)
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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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
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Construction Futures Research
Tong, M. (PI), Callaghan, N. (CoI), Lawani, K. (CoI) & Thomson, C. (CoI)
10/06/19 → 8/11/19
Project: Research Grant
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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
Research output
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Exploring mental health challenges and implications for construction safety
Lawani, K., Hare, B., Tong, M. K. L. & Cameron, I., 19 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 23, 4, p. 1062-1086 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 23, 4, p. 1243-1261 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reviewing the influence and implications of wearable technology for mental health support and physical wellbeing for construction site workers in Nigeria
Lawani, K. O., Omisore, H., Hare, B., Tong, M. K. & Sadeghineko, F., 19 Jun 2025, Proceedings of the 23rd World Building Congress (WBC2025). Purdue University, 13 p. 138. (Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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The reliability of the discomfort survey component within the Discomfort Survey and Postural Assessment (DiSPA) tool, applied on construction workers
Okoro, U., Lawani, K. & Hare, B., 19 Jul 2025, Sustainable Construction in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences. Aigbavboa, C., Zulch, B. & Thwala, W. (eds.). Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International, Vol. 187. p. 57-64 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Using recycled materials for asphalt road pavement pothole repair to reduce carbon in construction
Lawani, K. O., Morrison , C., Sadeghineko, F., Hare, B. & Tong, M. K., 19 Jun 2025, Proceedings of the 23rd World Building Congress (WBC2025). Purdue University, 12 p. 136. (Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
Open AccessFile58 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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When forgetting is part of learning
Lawani, K. (Contributor)
22 Sept 2017Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Wind turbines: safety skill decay
Lawani, K. (Contributor)
30 May 2017Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation