Dr Naimah Muhammed-Yakubu's Outputs (7)

Perspective chapter: Recent advancements in the management of construction risks (2023)
Book Chapter

The UK zero-harm agenda’s catchphrase, “One Death is Too Many,” demonstrates that no accident on construction sites is acceptable. Risks associated with construction can be reduced by combining cultural, social, and technological factors. While much... Read More about Perspective chapter: Recent advancements in the management of construction risks.

A BIM-based information management schema for construction activities data-flow across the project life cycle (2023)
Thesis

Excellent communication among project participants is critical to successful implementation of construction projects. However, the vast amount and variety of information and the physical dispersion of construction sites obstruct the flow and exchange... Read More about A BIM-based information management schema for construction activities data-flow across the project life cycle.

Construction site layout planning methods: An analytical review (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Designing an effective construction site layout planning is essential to the successful implementation of construction projects. Construction site layout planning involves the optimal layout of facilities (i.e., fixed, and temporary facilities). Seve... Read More about Construction site layout planning methods: An analytical review.

IoT for predictive assets monitoring and maintenance: An implementation strategy for the UK rail industry (2020)
Journal Article

With about 100% increase in rail service usage over the last 20 years, it is pertinent that rail infrastructure continues to function at an optimal level to avoid service disruptions, cancellations or delays due to unforeseen asset breakdown. In an e... Read More about IoT for predictive assets monitoring and maintenance: An implementation strategy for the UK rail industry.

Big data for design options repository: Towards a DFMA approach for offsite construction (2020)
Journal Article

A persistent barrier to the adoption of offsite construction is the lack of information for assessing prefabrication alternatives and the choices of suppliers. This study integrates three aspects of offsite construction, including BIM, DFMA and big d... Read More about Big data for design options repository: Towards a DFMA approach for offsite construction.

Optimisation of resource management in construction projects: A big data approach (2019)
Journal Article

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify challenges faced in resource management in the UK construction industry and to propose some solutions to these problems. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a qualitative research methodology, 14... Read More about Optimisation of resource management in construction projects: A big data approach.

Reusability analytics tool for end-of-life assessment of building materials in a circular economy (2018)
Journal Article

Purpose – In a circular economy, the goal is to keep materials values in the economy for as long as possible. For the construction industry to support the goal of the circular economy, there is the need for materials reuse. However, there is little o... Read More about Reusability analytics tool for end-of-life assessment of building materials in a circular economy.