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Education Sciences

Due to the emergence of COVID-19, the education sector has embraced online learning as the main d... more Due to the emergence of COVID-19, the education sector has embraced online learning as the main delivery method to engage and impact knowledge and skills acquisition of their students. However, learning is not just about knowledge and skills acquisition but is an activity contributing to change and enrichment of the learner. This paper draws upon the results of a qualitative interview conducted amongst postgraduate students enrolled in an AMBA-accredited and top business school in the UK. The results revealed that students’ experience of the sudden transition to online learning is shaped by four distinct but interrelated areas: benefits of online learning, challenges of online learning, success factors in online learning and support in online learning. These findings will help higher education institutions and online learning tutors concentrate more on areas important to student learning when migrating from face-to-face to online modes of teaching.

Designing effective waste management practices in developing economies: The case of Suriname

Cleaner Waste Systems

Sustainable business model innovation: the potential of libraries of things

This paper explores innovative sustainable business models that do not depend upon increasing con... more This paper explores innovative sustainable business models that do not depend upon increasing consumption. Over the last decade there has been increasing interest in the concept of the sharing economy, also known as collaborative consumption, which replaces the focus on individual ownership with a focus on access to goods and services through borrowing, hiring or sharing. In particular we investigate the efficacy of extending the library concept to include more items, such as items that are used infrequently. The study provides a snapshot of Libraries of Things (LOTs) in the UK. The aim is to explore how UK LOTs operate and the barriers and opportunities to broaden the appeal, reach and sustainability of LOTs. Findings based upon case studies of six LOTs across the UK, indicate that all LOTs shared common environmental and social values, with the most prevalent values being to use the library concept to reduce resource use and waste and enable more equitable access to goods. All relied up a team of enthusiasts to found the project, and aligned with partners such as local authorities who typically offered free space and charity partners who helped with funds, supplemented often by local crowdfunding campaigns and a team of volunteers. There was a commonality in the type of items being borrowed, typically household items such as carpet cleaners, gardening and DIY tools, kitchen items computer items, games, and sports/leisure goods. There were differences in how items were sourced with the most established LOT sourcing new items through purchase or donation from manufacturers, and the less established LOTs relying mostly on public donations. Most had a mix of membership fees and individual hiring costs although one allowed payment for goods by time/goods donated too. Prices were low aimed at encouraging participation rather maximising financial returns. All LOTs expressed optimism about the potential of sharing to replace ownership and all hoped to expand their services in the future. At the time of the study, all relied on public support, and none were yet economically self-sufficient. This poses important questions about the future for LOTS and how they can transition towards the mainstream in order to make a more substantive contribution to creating a more socially equitable and environmentally sustainable economy.<br/

Despite the increasing attention being paid to waste recycling, there is a dearth of both empiric... more Despite the increasing attention being paid to waste recycling, there is a dearth of both empirical evidence on recycling at work and examination of any spillover effects of recycling behaviour from home to work. Situated at the confluence of three social science debates (the study of recycling set within the waste management literature; the examination of spillover in the social psychology literature, and the work on pro-environmental behaviour at work in the organisational behaviour literature), this research seeks to understand recycling at work and the relationship between recycling behaviour at home and recycling at work using a sequential mixed methods approach. Due to the complexity of human behaviours including the heterogeneity of the factors underpinning recycling, this research adopts a sequential mixed methods approach with its pragmatic philosophical assumptions to examine recycling at work. Initially, semi-structured interviews with 15 key informants from different org...

Sustainability, 2020

Over the last decade there has been increasing interest in the concept of the sharing economy, wh... more Over the last decade there has been increasing interest in the concept of the sharing economy, which replaces the focus on individual ownership with a focus on access to goods and services through borrowing, hiring or sharing. This study investigates the efficacy of extending the library concept to include more items, such as those that are used infrequently. The aim is to explore how Libraries of Things (LoTs) operate and the potential to broaden their appeal, reach and sustainability. This study adopts a multiple case study method to provide a snapshot of six LoTs in the UK. Findings indicate that all LoTs shared common environmental and social values, with the most prevalent values being to use the library concept to reduce resource use and waste and to enable more equitable access to goods. All relied on volunteers and public support, in the form of free or discounted space and none were yet economically self-sufficient. This poses important questions about the future for LoTs a...

The System Dynamics Analysis of Cost Overrun Causations in UK Rail Projects in a COVID-19 Epidemic Era

SAGE Open, Apr 1, 2022

Sustainability

The concept of sustainability reporting is now an essential tool through which organisations demo... more The concept of sustainability reporting is now an essential tool through which organisations demonstrate accountability to their stakeholders. The increasing market pressure coupled with the awareness of the consequences of organisations’ activities suggests the need for organisations to report their sustainability credentials. Sustainability performance reports should provide adequate information on organisations’ social, economic, and environmental performance. However, the current process through which organisations communicate their sustainability performance to stakeholders is questionable and remains a significant concern. This study assessed the current state and direction of research on sustainability performance reporting by conducting a bibliometric literature review of peer-reviewed studies on sustainability performance reporting published between 1987 and 2022. The findings highlight the misconceptions between sustainability and CSR when reporting organisations’ sustaina...

An evaluation of feedstocks for sustainable energy and circular economy practices in a small island community

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

An Evaluation of Feedstocks for Sustainable Energy and Circular Economy Practices in a Small Island Community: An Orkney Islands Case Study

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2021

Sciprints, 2016

Recycling information can be complex and often confusing which may subsequently reduce the partic... more Recycling information can be complex and often confusing which may subsequently reduce the participations in any waste recycling schemes. As a result, this research explored the roles as well as the importance of a holistic approach in designing recycling information using 15 expert-based in-depth interviews. The rationale was to offer a better understanding of what constitutes waste, recycling, and how recycling information should be designed and presented to make recycling more attractive/convenient. Based on the research participants’ perceptions with supports from the existing studies, this research sub-categorised recycling information into three different themes, termed the “WWW” of recycling information components. As a result, these components (or attributes) were extensively described (using findings of semi-structured interviews) to elicit pragmatic guidance for practitioners, policy-makers, and other stakeholders in designing structured communication or ...

Sustainability, 2021

Despite the increasing awareness of the consequences of waste, there is no consensus on how and w... more Despite the increasing awareness of the consequences of waste, there is no consensus on how and why consumers engage in recycling, making it challenging to design behavioural interventions that might promote recycling, especially in organisational settings. This study is designed to explain consumers’ recycling behaviour and how it differs across contexts, particularly between home and work settings. Using personal accounts of 367 employees from different organisations in the UK, this study explores recycling behaviour at home and work including its motivations and barriers. The findings show that recycling behaviour is different across contexts due to many disparate factors underlying people’s waste generation and recycling behaviours from one context to another. According to the findings, buying and consumption behaviour and waste generation patterns influence the way consumers engage in recycling. The study further demonstrates that contextual factors and individual circumstances...

Transition Towards Circular Economy Implementation in the Construction Industry : A Systematic Review

Buildings, 2021

Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining... more Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining increasing attention following the need for the construction industry to minimise construction and demolition waste. Building information modelling (BIM) presents an opportunity for sustainable deconstruction. However, the notion of BIM for deconstruction (BIMfD) is still in its infancy in the United Kingdom. Although a few studies on BIMfD are evident, a focus on identifying the underlying factors necessary for successful implementation of BIMfD is lacking. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyse the underlying factors necessary for BIMfD implementation in the UK construction industry. It employed a four-stage research design. The reviewed literature explored extant views on BIM implementation factors to identify an initial list of possible factors influencing BIMfD implementation. Subsequently, a mix of questionnaire, focus group discussions and structured interviews wer...

Household behaviour and sustainability

In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and et... more In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and ethical household behaviour. 457 usable questionnaires were returned from 3000 householders in a large northern city in the UK, giving a response rate of 15%. Respondents provided details about their levels of participation in green and ethical activities, their attitudes towards such behaviour, recent purchase decisions in different product categories, and information use and dissemination. Questions were derived from an earlier piece of qualitative research in which we carried out in-depth interviews with self-identified green consumers and a previous quantitative questionnaire. Our latest findings provide evidence to support varying levels of involvement in green and ethical activities, with differences in participation, attitudes, and information seeking. These differences are discussed and marketing implications identified.

In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and et... more In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and ethical household behaviour. 457 usable questionnaires were returned from 3000 householders in a large northern city in the UK, giving a response rate of 15%. Respondents provided details about their levels of participation in green and ethical activities, their attitudes towards such behaviour, recent purchase decisions in different product categories, and information use and dissemination. Questions were derived from an earlier piece of qualitative research in which we carried out in-depth interviews with self-identified green consumers and a previous quantitative questionnaire. Our latest findings provide evidence to support varying levels of involvement in green and ethical activities, with differences in participation, attitudes, and information seeking. These differences are discussed and marketing implications identified.

Demystifying the complexity and heterogeneity of recycling behavior in organizational settings: A mixed-methods approach

Waste Management, 2021

Research on recycling has advanced across different disciplines, although the current knowledge a... more Research on recycling has advanced across different disciplines, although the current knowledge about recycling behaviors at the corporate level remains elusive. While most studies on recycling are focused on households, there is no indication that people who recycle at home engage in similar behavior when at work. To understand how to facilitate recycling at work, this study investigates recycling behavior at work and its antecedents. The study adopts a sequential exploratory mixed method (MM) approach as its methodological framework, using semi-structured interviews and statistical analysis through structural equation modelling (SEM). According to the findings, factors such as types and volumes of waste, responsibility/accountability, personal control, recycling schemes, institutional supports, and group harmony contribute to recycling behavior in organizational settings. The study demonstrates contextual attributes' contribution, particularly organizational support and social context of recycling to employees' recycling behavior. For recycling to be normative at the corporate level, this MM study argues for the need to harmonize schemes within and across contexts. There is a need to install similar recycling schemes and facilities within and across waste generation contexts to reduce the recycling complexity and maintain consistency in recycling behavior. This study's findings could assist waste planners and policymakers in designing effective waste management schemes that would contribute to the circular economy initiatives. We further discussed the implication of the study.

Sustainability, 2020

This study explored the effect of energy consumption and economic growth on CO2 emissions. The re... more This study explored the effect of energy consumption and economic growth on CO2 emissions. The relationship between energy consumption, economic growth and CO2 emissions was assessed using regression analysis (the pooled OLS regression and fixed effects methods), Granger causality and panel cointegration tests. Data from 70 countries between 1994–2013 were analysed. The result of the Granger causality tests revealed that the study variables (population, capital stock and economic growth) have a bi-directional causal relationship with CO2 emissions, while energy consumption has a uni-directional relationship. Likewise, the outcome of the cointegration tests established that a long-run relationship exists among the study variables (energy consumption and economic growth) with CO2 emissions. However, the pooled OLS and fixed methods both showed that energy consumption and economic growth have a significant positive impact on CO2 emissions. Hence, this study supports the need for a glob...

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2020

PurposeWhile circular economy (CE) is fast becoming a political and economic agenda for global ur... more PurposeWhile circular economy (CE) is fast becoming a political and economic agenda for global urban development, there are still substantial knowledge gaps in possible strategies to speed up such transition, especially in the construction industry. This study analyses literature surrounding CE to unpack current trends possible future research directions to foster CE implementation in the construction industry.Design/methodology/approachThe study undertakes a systematic review of CE literature published between 1990 and 2019. It adopts a five-stage procedure as a methodological approach for the review: formulation of the research question(s), locating and identifying relevant studies, selection and evaluation of studies, analysis or synthesis and results reporting.FindingsThe findings on CE research in the construction industry show extensive focus on resource use and waste management. There are limited investigations in other areas of construction such as supply chain integration, ...

Social Business, 2018

Her research centres on sustainable consumption. She has investigated a wide range of sustainable... more Her research centres on sustainable consumption. She has investigated a wide range of sustainable practices including recycling, green energy tariffs, travel, domestic appliances, food and household goods. This work has been published across several social science disciplines. Her work is largely underpinned by qualitative research methods and she also publishes in the research methods literature. Adekunle Oke is a doctoral researcher at Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University where he is currently investigating attitudes and behaviour towards recycling behaviour in UK workplaces. He also works as a research assistant where he has assisted in completing many projects such as consumers' green/ethical behaviour and research methods in entrepreneurship research. Adekunle has had several articles published in the field of waste management. His research and professional interests include waste and resource management, project and strategy management, biogas production and utilisation, geographic information systems, organisational behaviour, consumer behaviour, quality management, renewable energy and sustainability issues.

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2019

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a capability maturity model (CMM) developed to im... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a capability maturity model (CMM) developed to implement continuous improvement in small and medium scale construction companies (SMSCC) in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A multi-strategy approach involving qualitative studies of SMSCC in Nigeria was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposively selected construction experts in Nigeria to identify variables essential for continuous improvement in SMSCC. Data collected were thematically analysed using NVIVO. Subsequently, a system thinking approach is employed to design and develop the CMM for implementing continuous improvement SMSCC, by exploring possible relationships between the variables established. Findings CMM provided a five-level approach for the inclusion of investigated variables such as team performance; culture; structure; post-project reviews, financial risk management, waste management policy and cost control. These variables are factors lea...

Education Sciences

Due to the emergence of COVID-19, the education sector has embraced online learning as the main d... more Due to the emergence of COVID-19, the education sector has embraced online learning as the main delivery method to engage and impact knowledge and skills acquisition of their students. However, learning is not just about knowledge and skills acquisition but is an activity contributing to change and enrichment of the learner. This paper draws upon the results of a qualitative interview conducted amongst postgraduate students enrolled in an AMBA-accredited and top business school in the UK. The results revealed that students’ experience of the sudden transition to online learning is shaped by four distinct but interrelated areas: benefits of online learning, challenges of online learning, success factors in online learning and support in online learning. These findings will help higher education institutions and online learning tutors concentrate more on areas important to student learning when migrating from face-to-face to online modes of teaching.

Designing effective waste management practices in developing economies: The case of Suriname

Cleaner Waste Systems

Sustainable business model innovation: the potential of libraries of things

This paper explores innovative sustainable business models that do not depend upon increasing con... more This paper explores innovative sustainable business models that do not depend upon increasing consumption. Over the last decade there has been increasing interest in the concept of the sharing economy, also known as collaborative consumption, which replaces the focus on individual ownership with a focus on access to goods and services through borrowing, hiring or sharing. In particular we investigate the efficacy of extending the library concept to include more items, such as items that are used infrequently. The study provides a snapshot of Libraries of Things (LOTs) in the UK. The aim is to explore how UK LOTs operate and the barriers and opportunities to broaden the appeal, reach and sustainability of LOTs. Findings based upon case studies of six LOTs across the UK, indicate that all LOTs shared common environmental and social values, with the most prevalent values being to use the library concept to reduce resource use and waste and enable more equitable access to goods. All relied up a team of enthusiasts to found the project, and aligned with partners such as local authorities who typically offered free space and charity partners who helped with funds, supplemented often by local crowdfunding campaigns and a team of volunteers. There was a commonality in the type of items being borrowed, typically household items such as carpet cleaners, gardening and DIY tools, kitchen items computer items, games, and sports/leisure goods. There were differences in how items were sourced with the most established LOT sourcing new items through purchase or donation from manufacturers, and the less established LOTs relying mostly on public donations. Most had a mix of membership fees and individual hiring costs although one allowed payment for goods by time/goods donated too. Prices were low aimed at encouraging participation rather maximising financial returns. All LOTs expressed optimism about the potential of sharing to replace ownership and all hoped to expand their services in the future. At the time of the study, all relied on public support, and none were yet economically self-sufficient. This poses important questions about the future for LOTS and how they can transition towards the mainstream in order to make a more substantive contribution to creating a more socially equitable and environmentally sustainable economy.<br/

Despite the increasing attention being paid to waste recycling, there is a dearth of both empiric... more Despite the increasing attention being paid to waste recycling, there is a dearth of both empirical evidence on recycling at work and examination of any spillover effects of recycling behaviour from home to work. Situated at the confluence of three social science debates (the study of recycling set within the waste management literature; the examination of spillover in the social psychology literature, and the work on pro-environmental behaviour at work in the organisational behaviour literature), this research seeks to understand recycling at work and the relationship between recycling behaviour at home and recycling at work using a sequential mixed methods approach. Due to the complexity of human behaviours including the heterogeneity of the factors underpinning recycling, this research adopts a sequential mixed methods approach with its pragmatic philosophical assumptions to examine recycling at work. Initially, semi-structured interviews with 15 key informants from different org...

Sustainability, 2020

Over the last decade there has been increasing interest in the concept of the sharing economy, wh... more Over the last decade there has been increasing interest in the concept of the sharing economy, which replaces the focus on individual ownership with a focus on access to goods and services through borrowing, hiring or sharing. This study investigates the efficacy of extending the library concept to include more items, such as those that are used infrequently. The aim is to explore how Libraries of Things (LoTs) operate and the potential to broaden their appeal, reach and sustainability. This study adopts a multiple case study method to provide a snapshot of six LoTs in the UK. Findings indicate that all LoTs shared common environmental and social values, with the most prevalent values being to use the library concept to reduce resource use and waste and to enable more equitable access to goods. All relied on volunteers and public support, in the form of free or discounted space and none were yet economically self-sufficient. This poses important questions about the future for LoTs a...

The System Dynamics Analysis of Cost Overrun Causations in UK Rail Projects in a COVID-19 Epidemic Era

SAGE Open, Apr 1, 2022

Sustainability

The concept of sustainability reporting is now an essential tool through which organisations demo... more The concept of sustainability reporting is now an essential tool through which organisations demonstrate accountability to their stakeholders. The increasing market pressure coupled with the awareness of the consequences of organisations’ activities suggests the need for organisations to report their sustainability credentials. Sustainability performance reports should provide adequate information on organisations’ social, economic, and environmental performance. However, the current process through which organisations communicate their sustainability performance to stakeholders is questionable and remains a significant concern. This study assessed the current state and direction of research on sustainability performance reporting by conducting a bibliometric literature review of peer-reviewed studies on sustainability performance reporting published between 1987 and 2022. The findings highlight the misconceptions between sustainability and CSR when reporting organisations’ sustaina...

An evaluation of feedstocks for sustainable energy and circular economy practices in a small island community

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

An Evaluation of Feedstocks for Sustainable Energy and Circular Economy Practices in a Small Island Community: An Orkney Islands Case Study

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2021

Sciprints, 2016

Recycling information can be complex and often confusing which may subsequently reduce the partic... more Recycling information can be complex and often confusing which may subsequently reduce the participations in any waste recycling schemes. As a result, this research explored the roles as well as the importance of a holistic approach in designing recycling information using 15 expert-based in-depth interviews. The rationale was to offer a better understanding of what constitutes waste, recycling, and how recycling information should be designed and presented to make recycling more attractive/convenient. Based on the research participants’ perceptions with supports from the existing studies, this research sub-categorised recycling information into three different themes, termed the “WWW” of recycling information components. As a result, these components (or attributes) were extensively described (using findings of semi-structured interviews) to elicit pragmatic guidance for practitioners, policy-makers, and other stakeholders in designing structured communication or ...

Sustainability, 2021

Despite the increasing awareness of the consequences of waste, there is no consensus on how and w... more Despite the increasing awareness of the consequences of waste, there is no consensus on how and why consumers engage in recycling, making it challenging to design behavioural interventions that might promote recycling, especially in organisational settings. This study is designed to explain consumers’ recycling behaviour and how it differs across contexts, particularly between home and work settings. Using personal accounts of 367 employees from different organisations in the UK, this study explores recycling behaviour at home and work including its motivations and barriers. The findings show that recycling behaviour is different across contexts due to many disparate factors underlying people’s waste generation and recycling behaviours from one context to another. According to the findings, buying and consumption behaviour and waste generation patterns influence the way consumers engage in recycling. The study further demonstrates that contextual factors and individual circumstances...

Transition Towards Circular Economy Implementation in the Construction Industry : A Systematic Review

Buildings, 2021

Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining... more Transitioning from demolition to deconstruction practices for end-of-life performances is gaining increasing attention following the need for the construction industry to minimise construction and demolition waste. Building information modelling (BIM) presents an opportunity for sustainable deconstruction. However, the notion of BIM for deconstruction (BIMfD) is still in its infancy in the United Kingdom. Although a few studies on BIMfD are evident, a focus on identifying the underlying factors necessary for successful implementation of BIMfD is lacking. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyse the underlying factors necessary for BIMfD implementation in the UK construction industry. It employed a four-stage research design. The reviewed literature explored extant views on BIM implementation factors to identify an initial list of possible factors influencing BIMfD implementation. Subsequently, a mix of questionnaire, focus group discussions and structured interviews wer...

Household behaviour and sustainability

In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and et... more In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and ethical household behaviour. 457 usable questionnaires were returned from 3000 householders in a large northern city in the UK, giving a response rate of 15%. Respondents provided details about their levels of participation in green and ethical activities, their attitudes towards such behaviour, recent purchase decisions in different product categories, and information use and dissemination. Questions were derived from an earlier piece of qualitative research in which we carried out in-depth interviews with self-identified green consumers and a previous quantitative questionnaire. Our latest findings provide evidence to support varying levels of involvement in green and ethical activities, with differences in participation, attitudes, and information seeking. These differences are discussed and marketing implications identified.

In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and et... more In this working paper we present the initial findings from a 2013 postal survey into green and ethical household behaviour. 457 usable questionnaires were returned from 3000 householders in a large northern city in the UK, giving a response rate of 15%. Respondents provided details about their levels of participation in green and ethical activities, their attitudes towards such behaviour, recent purchase decisions in different product categories, and information use and dissemination. Questions were derived from an earlier piece of qualitative research in which we carried out in-depth interviews with self-identified green consumers and a previous quantitative questionnaire. Our latest findings provide evidence to support varying levels of involvement in green and ethical activities, with differences in participation, attitudes, and information seeking. These differences are discussed and marketing implications identified.

Demystifying the complexity and heterogeneity of recycling behavior in organizational settings: A mixed-methods approach

Waste Management, 2021

Research on recycling has advanced across different disciplines, although the current knowledge a... more Research on recycling has advanced across different disciplines, although the current knowledge about recycling behaviors at the corporate level remains elusive. While most studies on recycling are focused on households, there is no indication that people who recycle at home engage in similar behavior when at work. To understand how to facilitate recycling at work, this study investigates recycling behavior at work and its antecedents. The study adopts a sequential exploratory mixed method (MM) approach as its methodological framework, using semi-structured interviews and statistical analysis through structural equation modelling (SEM). According to the findings, factors such as types and volumes of waste, responsibility/accountability, personal control, recycling schemes, institutional supports, and group harmony contribute to recycling behavior in organizational settings. The study demonstrates contextual attributes' contribution, particularly organizational support and social context of recycling to employees' recycling behavior. For recycling to be normative at the corporate level, this MM study argues for the need to harmonize schemes within and across contexts. There is a need to install similar recycling schemes and facilities within and across waste generation contexts to reduce the recycling complexity and maintain consistency in recycling behavior. This study's findings could assist waste planners and policymakers in designing effective waste management schemes that would contribute to the circular economy initiatives. We further discussed the implication of the study.

Sustainability, 2020

This study explored the effect of energy consumption and economic growth on CO2 emissions. The re... more This study explored the effect of energy consumption and economic growth on CO2 emissions. The relationship between energy consumption, economic growth and CO2 emissions was assessed using regression analysis (the pooled OLS regression and fixed effects methods), Granger causality and panel cointegration tests. Data from 70 countries between 1994–2013 were analysed. The result of the Granger causality tests revealed that the study variables (population, capital stock and economic growth) have a bi-directional causal relationship with CO2 emissions, while energy consumption has a uni-directional relationship. Likewise, the outcome of the cointegration tests established that a long-run relationship exists among the study variables (energy consumption and economic growth) with CO2 emissions. However, the pooled OLS and fixed methods both showed that energy consumption and economic growth have a significant positive impact on CO2 emissions. Hence, this study supports the need for a glob...

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2020

PurposeWhile circular economy (CE) is fast becoming a political and economic agenda for global ur... more PurposeWhile circular economy (CE) is fast becoming a political and economic agenda for global urban development, there are still substantial knowledge gaps in possible strategies to speed up such transition, especially in the construction industry. This study analyses literature surrounding CE to unpack current trends possible future research directions to foster CE implementation in the construction industry.Design/methodology/approachThe study undertakes a systematic review of CE literature published between 1990 and 2019. It adopts a five-stage procedure as a methodological approach for the review: formulation of the research question(s), locating and identifying relevant studies, selection and evaluation of studies, analysis or synthesis and results reporting.FindingsThe findings on CE research in the construction industry show extensive focus on resource use and waste management. There are limited investigations in other areas of construction such as supply chain integration, ...

Social Business, 2018

Her research centres on sustainable consumption. She has investigated a wide range of sustainable... more Her research centres on sustainable consumption. She has investigated a wide range of sustainable practices including recycling, green energy tariffs, travel, domestic appliances, food and household goods. This work has been published across several social science disciplines. Her work is largely underpinned by qualitative research methods and she also publishes in the research methods literature. Adekunle Oke is a doctoral researcher at Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University where he is currently investigating attitudes and behaviour towards recycling behaviour in UK workplaces. He also works as a research assistant where he has assisted in completing many projects such as consumers' green/ethical behaviour and research methods in entrepreneurship research. Adekunle has had several articles published in the field of waste management. His research and professional interests include waste and resource management, project and strategy management, biogas production and utilisation, geographic information systems, organisational behaviour, consumer behaviour, quality management, renewable energy and sustainability issues.

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2019

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a capability maturity model (CMM) developed to im... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a capability maturity model (CMM) developed to implement continuous improvement in small and medium scale construction companies (SMSCC) in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A multi-strategy approach involving qualitative studies of SMSCC in Nigeria was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposively selected construction experts in Nigeria to identify variables essential for continuous improvement in SMSCC. Data collected were thematically analysed using NVIVO. Subsequently, a system thinking approach is employed to design and develop the CMM for implementing continuous improvement SMSCC, by exploring possible relationships between the variables established. Findings CMM provided a five-level approach for the inclusion of investigated variables such as team performance; culture; structure; post-project reviews, financial risk management, waste management policy and cost control. These variables are factors lea...