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Papers by Theophilus Olowa
International Journal of Construction Management, 2021
This research explores the practical feasibility and effectiveness of BIM-enabled education in te... more This research explores the practical feasibility and effectiveness of BIM-enabled education in teaching the topic of project cash flows to construction management students. Using a participatory action research methodology, a BIM-enabled cash flow exercise was developed, carried out and refined in a construction investment course to simulate integrated practice. The results of the implementation demonstrate that BIM-enabled education can promote and infuse both BIM collaboration and professional practice experiences within an architecture, engineering, construction, and facilities management (AEC-FM) curriculum. Additionally, the teaching practice and method in this intervention demonstrate the capability to accommodate all levels of knowledge in Bloom's taxonomy which is a standard requirement for educational module design. This study recommends that BIM-enabled education be embraced and explored by faculties in AEC-FM courses to improve teaching and learning of construction management concepts.
Buildings, 2022
Digitalization of the AEC-FM industry has resulted in the reassessment of knowledge, knowledge ma... more Digitalization of the AEC-FM industry has resulted in the reassessment of knowledge, knowledge management, teaching and learning, workflows and networks, roles, and relevance. Consequently, new approaches to teaching and learning to meet the demands of new jobs and abilities, new channels of communication, and a new awareness are required. Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers opportunities to address some of the current challenges through BIM-enabled education and training. This research defines the requisite characteristics of a BIM-enabled Learning Environment (BLE)—a web-based platform that facilitates BIM-enabled education and training—in order to develop a prototype version of the BLE. Using a mixed-methods research design and an Adaptive Structuration Theory (AST) perspective for interpreting the findings, 33 features and 5 distinct intentions behind those features were identified. These findings are valuable in taking forward the development of the BLE as they suggest ...
ICL2020 – 23rd International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning, 2021
Digitalization is driving changes in the architecture, engineering, construction and real estate ... more Digitalization is driving changes in the architecture, engineering, construction and real estate (AEC+ RE) industry and a central feature of this digital transformation is Building Information Modelling (BIM) which refers to the integrated digital representation of all building-related information. A BIM-enabled Learning Environment (BLE) aimed at creating an experiential learning space and offering opportunities for immersive and integrated learning on the basis of real project data has been conceptualised in earlier research. This research addresses the need to design educational interventions using the BLE. On the basis of document analysis and lecturer observation, the current and proposed approaches to teaching project risk management are described and compared in terms of their activities, learning objectives, feedback and assessment strategies and contextual factors. The new approach is intended to leverage BIM in order to engage students in a learning activity that closely corresponds to industry project reality and ways of working. It also presents challenges in terms of ensuring adequate acquisition of theoretical knowledge and finding sufficient time for students to grasp the complexities of a realistic, industry project environment.
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 2020
Received: 18 June 2019 Accepted: 13 January 2020 Construction sites have been identified as one o... more Received: 18 June 2019 Accepted: 13 January 2020 Construction sites have been identified as one of the most hazardous places to work due to high level of health and safety risks. Information on health and safety is therefore required to educate the participants on how to achieve safe working environment. This study therefore examined and analysed level of knowledge and compliance with information on health and safety and the effects on the safety of construction workers in Nigeria. Findings from the study revealed that the workers have average knowledge of health and safety information but demonstrated low level of compliance. The result also established a very strong positive correlation between compliance of health and safety information and safety of workers. However, when the significance of the correlation was tested, the result implied that though there was a positive relationship between compliance and safety of workers, the relationship was not significant. Practically, this...
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to ... more Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to meet emerging industry needs and providing opportunities for new delivery approaches. Universities are responding to these challenges in diverse ways including in their use of Building Information Modelling for construction education (BfCE). This research is aimed at understanding the existing approaches to BfCE. A systematic literature review of BfCE in universities was carried out which identified 305 relevant articles including 44 specific cases of BfCE. These were qualitatively analysed and a Straussian Theory Model (STM) was adopted to understand the different BfCE approaches reported in the literature, the contextual and intervening conditions which give rise to them and their consequences in order to develop a conceptual framework which sets out the relationships between these and the digitalisation of the construction industry. This study provides construction educators with a de...
10th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization
Purpose-BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry developments. Thi... more Purpose-BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry developments. This investigation initiates doctoral research into the use of BIM for construction education. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of existing examples of BIM education, their characteristics, the challenges faced in their implementation and any clear trends to focus the doctoral research effort. Design/Methodology/Approach-A systematic search of peer-reviewed BIM education literature was carried out. From the articles captured, 51 specific cases of BIM education were identified and analysed. Findings-Most cases are from the USA with a more global spread from 2013. A tendency towards interdisciplinary collaboration was apparent though single discipline courses remain important. BIM software in education is dominated by Autodesk products. Most cases were found to be BIM-focused with few examples of BIM-enabled education. This was consistent with the most significant BIM education challenges that were found to relate to the skill levels of students, time and the availability of technical support. Research Limitations/Implications-This is an initial study. It is based on only 51 cases of BIM education, which were partially described in peer reviewed conference and journal papers available in international databases. Practical Implications-The investigation has shed some light on existing examples of BIM education and these are useful in designing BIM education initiatives as well as directing further research efforts. Originality/Value-The study offers an original perspective on global BIM education. It also represents the commencement of doctoral research.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to ... more Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to meet emerging industry needs and providing opportunities for new delivery approaches. Universities are responding to these challenges in diverse ways including in their use of Building Information Modelling for construction education (BfCE). This research is aimed at understanding the existing approaches to BfCE. A systematic literature review of BfCE in universities was carried out which identified 305 relevant articles including 44 specific cases of BfCE. These were qualitatively analysed and a Straussian Theory Model (STM) was adopted to understand the different BfCE approaches reported in the literature, the contextual and intervening conditions which give rise to them and their consequences in order to develop a conceptual framework which sets out the relationships between these and the digitalisation of the construction industry. This study provides construction educators with a de...
Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2020
Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to ... more Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to meet emerging industry needs and providing opportunities for new delivery approaches. Universities are responding to these challenges in diverse ways including in their use of Building Information Modelling for construction education (BfCE). This research is aimed at understanding the existing approaches to BfCE. A systematic literature review of BfCE in universities was carried out which identified 305 relevant articles including 44 specific cases of BfCE. These were qualitatively analysed and a Straussian Theory Model (STM) was adopted to understand the different BfCE approaches reported in the literature, the contextual and intervening conditions which give rise to them and their consequences in order to develop a conceptual framework which sets out the relationships between these and the digitalisation of the construction industry. This study provides construction educators with a descriptive typology that depicts all possible BfCE approaches and which could assist them in determining suitable approaches and to conceptualise new approaches for teaching students to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) and also for leveraging BIM to enhance their teaching of other topics.
The construction process embraces many activities and professions, and involves expenditure of mo... more The construction process embraces many activities and professions, and involves expenditure of money, price determination and in most cases, competition. In a competitive world, tendering and estimating skills are essential to secure new and existing clients. This book looks in ...
Construction Management and …, Jan 1, 1997
... This study addresses the process of risk identication at the tendering and estimating stage,... more ... This study addresses the process of risk identication at the tendering and estimating stage, which is the rst stage of the risk management process, and for the risk management process be of benet and for the project objectives to be achieved, the risk identication stage ...
FM.qxd 4/2/04 10:18 Page iv Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2... more FM.qxd 4/2/04 10:18 Page iv Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP 200 Wheeler Road, Burlington, MA 01803 First published 1993 Second edition 1998 Reprinted 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 Third edition 2004 Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Ltd. All ...
Construction Management and Economics, Jan 1, 2000
... function based upon the estimate'. Green (1989) compared estimating and tenderin... more ... function based upon the estimate'. Green (1989) compared estimating and tendering using systems concepts, estimating being classi®ed as a closed system and tendering as an open system. Estimating takes place in a relatively ...
Conference Presentations by Theophilus Olowa
10th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization, 2019
Abstract Purpose – BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry develo... more Abstract
Purpose – BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry developments. This investigation initiates doctoral research into the use of BIM for construction education. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of existing examples of BIM education, their characteristics, the challenges faced in their implementation and any clear trends to focus the doctoral research effort.
Design/Methodology/Approach – A systematic search of peer-reviewed BIM education literature was carried out. From the articles captured, 51 specific cases of BIM education were identified and analysed.
Findings – Most cases are from the USA with a more global spread from 2013. A tendency towards interdisciplinary collaboration was apparent though single discipline courses remain important. BIM software in education is dominated by Autodesk products. Most cases were found to be BIM-focused with few examples of BIM-enabled education. This was consistent with the most significant BIM education challenges
that were found to relate to the skill levels of students, time and the availability of technical support.
Research Limitations/Implications – This is an initial study. It is based on only 51 cases of BIM education, which were partially described in peer reviewed conference and journal papers available in international databases.
Practical Implications – The investigation has shed some light on existing examples of BIM education and these are useful in designing BIM education initiatives as well as directing further research efforts.
Originality/Value – The study offers an original perspective on global BIM education. It also represents the commencement of doctoral research.
Keywords Building Information Modelling, BIM, BIM education, Construction education, Education, Literature review
International Journal of Construction Management, 2021
This research explores the practical feasibility and effectiveness of BIM-enabled education in te... more This research explores the practical feasibility and effectiveness of BIM-enabled education in teaching the topic of project cash flows to construction management students. Using a participatory action research methodology, a BIM-enabled cash flow exercise was developed, carried out and refined in a construction investment course to simulate integrated practice. The results of the implementation demonstrate that BIM-enabled education can promote and infuse both BIM collaboration and professional practice experiences within an architecture, engineering, construction, and facilities management (AEC-FM) curriculum. Additionally, the teaching practice and method in this intervention demonstrate the capability to accommodate all levels of knowledge in Bloom's taxonomy which is a standard requirement for educational module design. This study recommends that BIM-enabled education be embraced and explored by faculties in AEC-FM courses to improve teaching and learning of construction management concepts.
Buildings, 2022
Digitalization of the AEC-FM industry has resulted in the reassessment of knowledge, knowledge ma... more Digitalization of the AEC-FM industry has resulted in the reassessment of knowledge, knowledge management, teaching and learning, workflows and networks, roles, and relevance. Consequently, new approaches to teaching and learning to meet the demands of new jobs and abilities, new channels of communication, and a new awareness are required. Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers opportunities to address some of the current challenges through BIM-enabled education and training. This research defines the requisite characteristics of a BIM-enabled Learning Environment (BLE)—a web-based platform that facilitates BIM-enabled education and training—in order to develop a prototype version of the BLE. Using a mixed-methods research design and an Adaptive Structuration Theory (AST) perspective for interpreting the findings, 33 features and 5 distinct intentions behind those features were identified. These findings are valuable in taking forward the development of the BLE as they suggest ...
ICL2020 – 23rd International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning, 2021
Digitalization is driving changes in the architecture, engineering, construction and real estate ... more Digitalization is driving changes in the architecture, engineering, construction and real estate (AEC+ RE) industry and a central feature of this digital transformation is Building Information Modelling (BIM) which refers to the integrated digital representation of all building-related information. A BIM-enabled Learning Environment (BLE) aimed at creating an experiential learning space and offering opportunities for immersive and integrated learning on the basis of real project data has been conceptualised in earlier research. This research addresses the need to design educational interventions using the BLE. On the basis of document analysis and lecturer observation, the current and proposed approaches to teaching project risk management are described and compared in terms of their activities, learning objectives, feedback and assessment strategies and contextual factors. The new approach is intended to leverage BIM in order to engage students in a learning activity that closely corresponds to industry project reality and ways of working. It also presents challenges in terms of ensuring adequate acquisition of theoretical knowledge and finding sufficient time for students to grasp the complexities of a realistic, industry project environment.
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 2020
Received: 18 June 2019 Accepted: 13 January 2020 Construction sites have been identified as one o... more Received: 18 June 2019 Accepted: 13 January 2020 Construction sites have been identified as one of the most hazardous places to work due to high level of health and safety risks. Information on health and safety is therefore required to educate the participants on how to achieve safe working environment. This study therefore examined and analysed level of knowledge and compliance with information on health and safety and the effects on the safety of construction workers in Nigeria. Findings from the study revealed that the workers have average knowledge of health and safety information but demonstrated low level of compliance. The result also established a very strong positive correlation between compliance of health and safety information and safety of workers. However, when the significance of the correlation was tested, the result implied that though there was a positive relationship between compliance and safety of workers, the relationship was not significant. Practically, this...
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to ... more Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to meet emerging industry needs and providing opportunities for new delivery approaches. Universities are responding to these challenges in diverse ways including in their use of Building Information Modelling for construction education (BfCE). This research is aimed at understanding the existing approaches to BfCE. A systematic literature review of BfCE in universities was carried out which identified 305 relevant articles including 44 specific cases of BfCE. These were qualitatively analysed and a Straussian Theory Model (STM) was adopted to understand the different BfCE approaches reported in the literature, the contextual and intervening conditions which give rise to them and their consequences in order to develop a conceptual framework which sets out the relationships between these and the digitalisation of the construction industry. This study provides construction educators with a de...
10th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization
Purpose-BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry developments. Thi... more Purpose-BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry developments. This investigation initiates doctoral research into the use of BIM for construction education. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of existing examples of BIM education, their characteristics, the challenges faced in their implementation and any clear trends to focus the doctoral research effort. Design/Methodology/Approach-A systematic search of peer-reviewed BIM education literature was carried out. From the articles captured, 51 specific cases of BIM education were identified and analysed. Findings-Most cases are from the USA with a more global spread from 2013. A tendency towards interdisciplinary collaboration was apparent though single discipline courses remain important. BIM software in education is dominated by Autodesk products. Most cases were found to be BIM-focused with few examples of BIM-enabled education. This was consistent with the most significant BIM education challenges that were found to relate to the skill levels of students, time and the availability of technical support. Research Limitations/Implications-This is an initial study. It is based on only 51 cases of BIM education, which were partially described in peer reviewed conference and journal papers available in international databases. Practical Implications-The investigation has shed some light on existing examples of BIM education and these are useful in designing BIM education initiatives as well as directing further research efforts. Originality/Value-The study offers an original perspective on global BIM education. It also represents the commencement of doctoral research.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to ... more Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to meet emerging industry needs and providing opportunities for new delivery approaches. Universities are responding to these challenges in diverse ways including in their use of Building Information Modelling for construction education (BfCE). This research is aimed at understanding the existing approaches to BfCE. A systematic literature review of BfCE in universities was carried out which identified 305 relevant articles including 44 specific cases of BfCE. These were qualitatively analysed and a Straussian Theory Model (STM) was adopted to understand the different BfCE approaches reported in the literature, the contextual and intervening conditions which give rise to them and their consequences in order to develop a conceptual framework which sets out the relationships between these and the digitalisation of the construction industry. This study provides construction educators with a de...
Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2020
Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to ... more Digitalisation of the construction industry is both driving changes in construction education to meet emerging industry needs and providing opportunities for new delivery approaches. Universities are responding to these challenges in diverse ways including in their use of Building Information Modelling for construction education (BfCE). This research is aimed at understanding the existing approaches to BfCE. A systematic literature review of BfCE in universities was carried out which identified 305 relevant articles including 44 specific cases of BfCE. These were qualitatively analysed and a Straussian Theory Model (STM) was adopted to understand the different BfCE approaches reported in the literature, the contextual and intervening conditions which give rise to them and their consequences in order to develop a conceptual framework which sets out the relationships between these and the digitalisation of the construction industry. This study provides construction educators with a descriptive typology that depicts all possible BfCE approaches and which could assist them in determining suitable approaches and to conceptualise new approaches for teaching students to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) and also for leveraging BIM to enhance their teaching of other topics.
The construction process embraces many activities and professions, and involves expenditure of mo... more The construction process embraces many activities and professions, and involves expenditure of money, price determination and in most cases, competition. In a competitive world, tendering and estimating skills are essential to secure new and existing clients. This book looks in ...
Construction Management and …, Jan 1, 1997
... This study addresses the process of risk identication at the tendering and estimating stage,... more ... This study addresses the process of risk identication at the tendering and estimating stage, which is the rst stage of the risk management process, and for the risk management process be of benet and for the project objectives to be achieved, the risk identication stage ...
FM.qxd 4/2/04 10:18 Page iv Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2... more FM.qxd 4/2/04 10:18 Page iv Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP 200 Wheeler Road, Burlington, MA 01803 First published 1993 Second edition 1998 Reprinted 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 Third edition 2004 Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Ltd. All ...
Construction Management and Economics, Jan 1, 2000
... function based upon the estimate'. Green (1989) compared estimating and tenderin... more ... function based upon the estimate'. Green (1989) compared estimating and tendering using systems concepts, estimating being classi®ed as a closed system and tendering as an open system. Estimating takes place in a relatively ...
10th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization, 2019
Abstract Purpose – BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry develo... more Abstract
Purpose – BIM education for construction professionals has tended to lag industry developments. This investigation initiates doctoral research into the use of BIM for construction education. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of existing examples of BIM education, their characteristics, the challenges faced in their implementation and any clear trends to focus the doctoral research effort.
Design/Methodology/Approach – A systematic search of peer-reviewed BIM education literature was carried out. From the articles captured, 51 specific cases of BIM education were identified and analysed.
Findings – Most cases are from the USA with a more global spread from 2013. A tendency towards interdisciplinary collaboration was apparent though single discipline courses remain important. BIM software in education is dominated by Autodesk products. Most cases were found to be BIM-focused with few examples of BIM-enabled education. This was consistent with the most significant BIM education challenges
that were found to relate to the skill levels of students, time and the availability of technical support.
Research Limitations/Implications – This is an initial study. It is based on only 51 cases of BIM education, which were partially described in peer reviewed conference and journal papers available in international databases.
Practical Implications – The investigation has shed some light on existing examples of BIM education and these are useful in designing BIM education initiatives as well as directing further research efforts.
Originality/Value – The study offers an original perspective on global BIM education. It also represents the commencement of doctoral research.
Keywords Building Information Modelling, BIM, BIM education, Construction education, Education, Literature review