Olugbenga Akinade

Dr Olugbenga Akinade has a PhD in Construction Informatics from the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol. His research transcends knowledge boundaries through effective research leadership and industry engagement for delivering innovation with high-impact research to businesses. His cross-disciplinary research interests cut across Advanced Visualisation/Simulation using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and AR/VR, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT) and Project Management. He has been actively involved in the application of emerging techniques in these areas to address real-life problems in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. This is evidenced in his direct involvement in the successful delivery of various research projects. With over 12 years of experience in research and teaching, he has published over 50 papers in reputable journals and conferences. ​

Area of expertise

Building Information Modelling, Internet of Things, Augmented and Virtual Reality development; Deep Learning; Project Management

Publications

Gbadamosi, A.-Q., Mahamadu, A.-M., Manu, P., Akinade, O., Sierra, F., Lam, T. T. and Alzaatreh, A. (2018) A BIM based approach for optimization of construction and assembly through material selection. In: Skibniewski, M. and Hajdu, M., eds. Creative Construction Conference 2018 (CCC 2018), Ljubljana, Slovenia, 30 June - 3 July 2018. [In Press] Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/36585 ' Alaka, H. A., Oyedele, L., Owolabi, H. A., Bilal, M., Ajayi, S. O. and Akinade, O. (2018) A framework for big data analytics approach to failure prediction of construction firms. Applied Computing and Informatics. ISSN 2210-8327 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/35832 ' Alaka, H. A., Oyedele, L., Owolabi, H. A., Kumar, V., Ajayi, S. O., Akinade, O. and Bilal, M. (2018) Systematic review of bankruptcy prediction models: Towards a framework for tool selection. Expert Systems with Applications, 94. pp. 164-184. ISSN 0957-4174 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/33627 ' Akanbi, L. A., Oyedele, L., Akinade, O., Ajayi, A. O., Davila Delgado, M., Bilal, M. and Bello, S. A. (2018) Salvaging building materials in a circular economy: A BIM-based whole-life performance estimator. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 129. pp. 175-186. ISSN 09213449 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/33877 ' Akinade, O., Oyedele, L., Ajayi, S. ed, Bilal, M., Alaka, H. A., Owolabi, H. and Arawomo, O. (2018) Designing out construction waste using BIM technology: Stakeholders' expectations for industry deployment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 180. pp. 375-385. ISSN 0959-6526 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/35010 ' Alaka, H. A., Oyedele, L., Owolabi, H. A., Bilal, M., Ajayi, S. O. and Akinade, O. (2017) Insolvency of small civil engineering firms: Critical strategic factors. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 143 (3). 04016026. ISSN 1052-3928 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31490 ' Olawale, O. A., Owolabi, H. A., Oyedele, L., Owolabi, A. and Akinade, O. (2017) Energy security and responses to climate change in Nigeria. In: Environmental Design and Management International Conference, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria, 22 - 24 May 2017. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 22005, Osun State, Nigeria: Faculty of Environmental Designs and management, Obafemi Awolowo University, pp. 885-893 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/36564 ' Ajayi, S. ed, Oyedele, L., Akinade, O., Bilal, M., Alaka, H., Owolabi, H. and Kadiri, K. (2017) Attributes of design for construction waste minimization: A case study of waste-to-energy project. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 73. pp. 1333-1341. ISSN 1364-0321 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31051 ' Akinade, O., Oyedele, L., Omoteso, K., Ajayi, S. ed, Bilal, M., Owolabi, H., Alaka, H., Ayris, L. and Henry Looney, J. (2017) BIM-based deconstruction tool: Towards essential functionalities. International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment, 6 (1). pp. 260-271. ISSN 2212-6090 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/30809 ' Ajayi, S. ed, Oyedele, L., Akinade, O., Bilal, M., Alaka, H. and Owolabi, H. (2017) Optimising material procurement for construction waste minimization: An exploration of success factors. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 11. pp. 38-46. ISSN 2214-9937 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31021 ' Akinade, O., Oyedele, L., Ajayi, S. ed, Bilal, M., Alaka, H., Owolabi, H., Bello, S., Jaiyeoba, B. and Kadiri, K. (2017) Design for Deconstruction (DfD): Critical success factors for diverting end-of-life waste from landfills. Waste Management, 60. pp. 3-13. ISSN 0956-053X Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31032 ' Bilal, M., Oyedele, L., Munir, K., Ajayi, S. ed, Akinade, O., Owolabi, H. A. and Alaka, H. A. (2017) The application of web of data technologies in building materials information modelling for construction waste analytics. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 11. pp. 28-37. ISSN 2214-9937 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31148 ' Alaka, H. A., Oyedele, L., Owolabi, H. A., Oyedele, A. A., Akinade, O., Bilal, M. and Ajayi, S. ed (2017) Critical factors for insolvency prediction: Towards a theoretical model for the construction industry. International Journal of Construction Management, 17 (1). pp. 25-49. ISSN 1562-3599 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31491 ' Ajayi, S. ed, Oyedele, L., Bilal, M., Akinade, O., Alaka, H. and Owolabi, H. (2017) Critical management practices influencing on-site waste minimization in construction projects. Waste Management, 59. pp. 330-339. ISSN 0956-053X Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31020 ' Alaka, H. A., Oyedele, L., Owolabi, H. A., Ajayi, S. O., Bilal, M. and Akinade, O. (2016) Methodological approach of construction business failure prediction studies: A review. Construction Management and Economics, 34 (11). pp. 808-842. ISSN 0144-6193 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31495 ' Ajayi, S. ed, Oyedele, L., Kadiri, K., Akinade, O., Bilal, M., Owolabi, H. and Alaka, H. (2016) Competency-based measures for designing out construction waste: Task and contextual attributes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 23 (4). pp. 464-490. ISSN 0969-9988 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31048 ' Bilal, M., Oyedele, L., Akinade, O., Ajayi, S. ed, Alaka, H., Owolabi, H., Qadir, J., Pasha, M. and Bello, S. (2016) Big data architecture for Construction Waste Analytics (CWA): A conceptual framework. Journal of Building Engineering, 6. pp. 144-156. ISSN 2352-7102 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31147 ' Ajayi, S. ed, Oyedele, L., Akinade, O., Bilal, M., Owolabi, H., Alaka, H. and Kadiri, K. (2016) Reducing waste to landfill: A need for cultural change in the UK construction industry. Journal of Building Engineering, 5. pp. 185-193. ISSN 2352-7102 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31050 ' Bilal, M., Oyedele, L., Qadir, J., Munir, K., Ajayi, S. ed, Akinade, O., Owolabi, H. A., Alaka, H. A. and Pasha, M. (2016) Big data in the construction industry: A review of present status, opportunities, and future trends. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 30 (3). pp. 500-521. ISSN 1474-0346 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/30190 ' Akinade, O., Oyedele, L., Bilal, M., Ajayi, S. ed, Owolabi, H., Alaka, H. and Bello, S. (2015) Waste minimisation through deconstruction: A BIM based Deconstructability Assessment Score (BIM-DAS). Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 105 (Part A). pp. 167-176. ISSN 0921-3449 Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31031 ' Ajayi, S. ed, Oyedele, L., Bilal, M., Akinade, O., Alaka, H., Owolabi, H. and Kadiri, K. (2015) Waste effectiveness of the construction industry: Understanding the impediments and requisites for improvements. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 102. pp. 101-112. Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31055 ' Akinade, O., Oyedele, L., Munir, K., Bilal, M., Ajayi, S. ed, Owolabi, H. A., Alaka, H. A. and Bello, S. A. (2015) Evaluation criteria for construction waste management tools: Towards a holistic BIM framework. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, 7 (1). pp. 3-21. ISSN 2093-761X Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31062 ' Bilal, M., Oyedele, L., Qadir, J., Munir, K., Akinade, O., Ajayi, S. ed, Alaka, H. A. and Owolabi, H. A. (2015) Analysis of critical features and evaluation of BIM software: Towards a plug-in for construction waste minimization using big data. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, 6 (4). pp. 211-228. ISSN 2093-761X Available from: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/31150 '