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I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality (2021)
Book Chapter
Mahamadu, A., Okeke, U., Prabhakaran, A., Booth, C. A., & Olomolaiye, P. (2022). I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality. In C. Gorse, L. Scott, C. Booth, & M. Dastbaz (Eds.), Climate Emergency – Managing, Building , and Delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (385-394). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79450-7_29

Recent studies have established that an ageing population is the most prevalent problem for healthcare provision. Thus, the design of care facilities must ensure better support for the needs of the elderly population. One of the areas of innovation i... Read More about I spy with my little eye: Improving user involvement in elderly care facility design through virtual reality.

Contribution of procurement capacity of public agencies to attainment of procurement objectives in infrastructure procurement (2021)
Journal Article
Manu, P., Asiedu, R. O., Mahamadu, A., Olomolaiye, P. O., Booth, C., Manu, E., …Agyekum, K. (2021). Contribution of procurement capacity of public agencies to attainment of procurement objectives in infrastructure procurement. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(10), 3322-3345. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-05-2020-0375

Purpose: Effective procurement of infrastructure is linked to the attainment of the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. While the capacity of organisations is generally thought to be related to organisational performance, there i... Read More about Contribution of procurement capacity of public agencies to attainment of procurement objectives in infrastructure procurement.

A fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the challenges of smart city development in developing countries (2020)
Journal Article
Aghimien, D. O., Aigbavboa, C., Edwards, D. J., Mahamadu, A., Olomolaiye, P., Nash, H., & Onyia, M. (2022). A fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the challenges of smart city development in developing countries. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 11(3), https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-06-2020-0092

Purpose: This study presents a fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the challenges of smart city realisation in developing countries, using Nigeria as a case study. By defining and delineating the problems faced by the country, more viable directions to att... Read More about A fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the challenges of smart city development in developing countries.

Violent behaviour on construction sites: Structural equation modelling of its impact on unsafe behaviour using partial least squares (2020)
Journal Article
Adinyira, E., Manu, P., Agyekum, K., Mahamadu, A. M., & Olomolaiye, P. O. (2020). Violent behaviour on construction sites: Structural equation modelling of its impact on unsafe behaviour using partial least squares. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(10), 3363-3393. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-09-2019-0489

Purpose: Work on construction sites involves individuals with diverse character, temperament,age, physical strength, culture, religion and experience level. A good number of these individuals are also alleged to involve themselves in substance and al... Read More about Violent behaviour on construction sites: Structural equation modelling of its impact on unsafe behaviour using partial least squares.

Differences in stakeholder ability in addressing unethical practices: Insights from the surveying profession (2019)
Journal Article
Manu, P., Agyekum, K., Mahamadu, A., Olomolaiye, P., & Adinyira, E. (2019). Differences in stakeholder ability in addressing unethical practices: Insights from the surveying profession. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 145(4), Article 04019011. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28asce%29ei.1943-5541.0000426

While several measures have been suggested to address unethical practices within the built environment, it remains unclear whether some stakeholders are more able to influence improvement in unethical practices than others, and if so whether such phe... Read More about Differences in stakeholder ability in addressing unethical practices: Insights from the surveying profession.

Infrastructure procurement capacity gaps in Nigeria public sector institutions (2019)
Journal Article
Manu, P., Mahamadu, A., Booth, C., Olomolaiye, P., Coker, A., Ibrahim, A., & Lamond, J. (2019). Infrastructure procurement capacity gaps in Nigeria public sector institutions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(9), 1962-1985. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2017-0240

Purpose: The achievement of sustainable development goals is linked to the procurement of public infrastructure in a manner that meets key procurement objectives, such as sustainability, value-for-money, transparency and accountability. At the heart... Read More about Infrastructure procurement capacity gaps in Nigeria public sector institutions.

Curbing unethical practices associated with preferential allocation of construction contracts in Ghana: Survey professionals’ perception of who should lead the way (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Adinyira, E., Manu, P., Mahamadu, A., Olomolaiye, P., & Agyekum, K. (2018). Curbing unethical practices associated with preferential allocation of construction contracts in Ghana: Survey professionals’ perception of who should lead the way.

The construction industry in Ghana is bursting with speculations and pieces of information that suggest that certain contracts are awarded on basis other than merits of a proposed bid and the competitiveness of cost. Undoubtedly, this unethical pract... Read More about Curbing unethical practices associated with preferential allocation of construction contracts in Ghana: Survey professionals’ perception of who should lead the way.

Assessment of procurement capacity challenges inhibiting public infrastructure procurement: A Nigerian inquiry (2018)
Journal Article
Manu, P., Mahamadu, A. M., Booth, C., Olomolaiye, P., Ibrahim, A., & Coker, A. (2018). Assessment of procurement capacity challenges inhibiting public infrastructure procurement: A Nigerian inquiry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(4), 386-402. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-02-2018-0038

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Public procurement capacity is composed of three facets: individual, organisational and an enabling national environment which encapsulates national legislation, policies and institutional arrangements tha... Read More about Assessment of procurement capacity challenges inhibiting public infrastructure procurement: A Nigerian inquiry.

Infrastructure procurement skills gap amongst procurement personnel in Nigeria’s public sector (2017)
Journal Article
Mahamadu, A., Manu, P., Booth, C., Olomolaiye, P., Coker, A., Ibrahim, A., & Lamond, J. (2018). Infrastructure procurement skills gap amongst procurement personnel in Nigeria’s public sector. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(1), 2-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-09-2017-0089

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Procurement of public infrastructure that is fit for purpose partly depends on the competencies of procurement personnel. In many developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, there is a d... Read More about Infrastructure procurement skills gap amongst procurement personnel in Nigeria’s public sector.

Effect of facilities management components on the quality of life of Chinese elderly in care and attention homes (2017)
Journal Article
Famakin, I. O., Leung, M. Y., & Olomolaiye, P. (2017). Effect of facilities management components on the quality of life of Chinese elderly in care and attention homes. Facilities, 35(5-6), 270-285. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-03-2016-0032

© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Quality of life (QoL) for elderly residents of care and attention (C&A) homes has become an important consideration, given the increasingly aging population. Due to the number of hours such residents spe... Read More about Effect of facilities management components on the quality of life of Chinese elderly in care and attention homes.

Impact of Job Stressors and Stress on the Safety Behavior and Accidents of Construction Workers (2015)
Journal Article
Leung, M. Y., Liang, Q., & Olomolaiye, P. (2016). Impact of Job Stressors and Stress on the Safety Behavior and Accidents of Construction Workers. Journal of Management in Engineering, 32(1), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ME.1943-5479.0000373

© 2015 American Society of Civil Engineers. Construction workers (CWs) are usually exposed to various job-related hazards while working on construction sites, especially when there is a lack of appropriate equipment, working without support, or being... Read More about Impact of Job Stressors and Stress on the Safety Behavior and Accidents of Construction Workers.

Multi-criteria evaluation model for the selection of sustainable materials for building projects (2013)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Akadiri, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., & Chinyio, E. A. (2013). Multi-criteria evaluation model for the selection of sustainable materials for building projects. Automation in Construction, 30, 113-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2012.10.004

Sustainable material selection represents an important strategy in building design. Current building materials selection methods fail to provide adequate solutions for two major issues: assessment based on sustainability principles, and the process o... Read More about Multi-criteria evaluation model for the selection of sustainable materials for building projects.

Insights of architects' knowledge of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in relation to low carbon housing design and delivery in the UK (2012)
Journal Article
Baba, A., Mahdjoubi, L., Olomolaiye, P., & Booth, C. (2012). Insights of architects' knowledge of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in relation to low carbon housing design and delivery in the UK. Structural Survey, 30(5), 443-459. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630801211288215

Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to report research conducted to explore the insights of UK architects on the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in relation to low carbon housing design and delivery. Design/methodology/approach: To explore the awar... Read More about Insights of architects' knowledge of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in relation to low carbon housing design and delivery in the UK.

Risk and construction stakeholders (2010)
Book Chapter
Olomolaiye, P., & Chinyio, E. (2010). Risk and construction stakeholders. In P. Olomolaiye, & E. Chinyio (Eds.), Construction Stakeholder Management (75-98). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing

Introducing stakeholder management (2010)
Book Chapter
Olomolaiye, P., & Chinyio, E. (2010). Introducing stakeholder management. In P. Olomolaiye, & E. Chinyio (Eds.), Construction Stakeholder Management (1-12). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing

Competencies required by project managers for housing construction in Ghana: Implications for CPD agenda (2009)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D. G., Ahadzie, D., Proverbs, D., Olomolaiye, P., & Ankrah, N. (2009). Competencies required by project managers for housing construction in Ghana: Implications for CPD agenda. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(4), 353-375. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980910970842

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to delineate "senior managers'" perception of the competencies required by project managers (PMs) in Ghana for mass house building projects (MHBPs) and to discuss the implication of the findings for professional... Read More about Competencies required by project managers for housing construction in Ghana: Implications for CPD agenda.

Towards developing competency-based measures for project managers in mass house building projects in developing countries (2009)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D. G., Ahadzie, D. K., Olomolaiye, P., & Ankrah, N. A. (2009). Towards developing competency-based measures for project managers in mass house building projects in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 27(1), 89-102. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190802621028

Within the human resource management (HRM) genre, the identification and development of appropriate competency-based measures is widely seen as the only viable means for validating and engendering managerial best practices. A competency-based concept... Read More about Towards developing competency-based measures for project managers in mass house building projects in developing countries.

Medical waste management in Ibadan, Nigeria: Obstacles and prospects (2009)
Journal Article
Hammond, F., Coker, A., Sangodoyin, A., Sridhar, M., Booth, C., & Olomolaiye, P. (2009). Medical waste management in Ibadan, Nigeria: Obstacles and prospects. Waste Management, 29(2), 804-811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2008.06.040

Quantification and characterization of medical waste generated in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in a developing African nation has been conducted to provide insights into existing waste collection and disposal approaches, so as to provide sustainable... Read More about Medical waste management in Ibadan, Nigeria: Obstacles and prospects.

Critical success criteria for mass house building projects in developing countries (2008)
Journal Article
Ahadzie, D. K., Proverbs, D., & Olomolaiye, P. (2008). Critical success criteria for mass house building projects in developing countries. International Journal of Project Management, 26(6), 675-687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2007.09.006

Project success is a complex and often illusory construct. Nonetheless, it is crucially contingent towards enabling appropriate and effective allocation of resources in project management practice. Mass house building projects (MHBPs) represent one o... Read More about Critical success criteria for mass house building projects in developing countries.

Towards developing competency-based measures for construction project managers: Should contextual behaviours be distinguished from task behaviours? (2008)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D. G., Ahadzie, D. K., & Olomolaiye, P. (2008). Towards developing competency-based measures for construction project managers: Should contextual behaviours be distinguished from task behaviours?. International Journal of Project Management, 26(6), 631-645. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2007.09.011

Competency-based measures are increasingly being recognised as the most viable option for engendering the continuing professional development (CPD) of construction project managers (CPMs). Presently, an emerging view from the HRM genre is that, a som... Read More about Towards developing competency-based measures for construction project managers: Should contextual behaviours be distinguished from task behaviours?.

Model for predicting the performance of project managers at the construction phase of mass house building projects (2008)
Journal Article
Ahadzie, D., Proverbs, D., & Olomolaiye, P. (2008). Model for predicting the performance of project managers at the construction phase of mass house building projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(8), 618-629. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9364%282008%29134%3A8%28618%29

The need to match project managers' (PMs) performance measures onto projects of both unique and similar characteristics has long since been acknowledged by researchers. The need for these measures to reflect the various phases of the project life cyc... Read More about Model for predicting the performance of project managers at the construction phase of mass house building projects.

Impact of stress on the performance of construction project managers (2008)
Journal Article
Leung, M. Y., Chan, Y. S., & Olomolaiye, P. (2008). Impact of stress on the performance of construction project managers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(8), 644-652. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9364%282008%29134%3A8%28644%29

The work of construction project managers (CPMs) is often highly stressful, due to time pressures, and due to the uncertainties and the dynamic social structure involved in construction projects. This study aims to investigate the impact of stress on... Read More about Impact of stress on the performance of construction project managers.

The impact of multiskilling on UK's construction manpower (2008)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D. G., Ejohwomu, O. A., & Olomolaiye, P. (2008). The impact of multiskilling on UK's construction manpower. Proceedings of the ICE - Management, Procurement and Law, 161(1), 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1680/mpal.2008.161.1.25

The overall significance of the construction and building services sector internationally cannot be overemphasised. In the UK, the industry currently accounts for 10% gross domestic product (GDP) and employs 2 million people, which is more than 1 in... Read More about The impact of multiskilling on UK's construction manpower.

A neo-institutional economic critique of the system for allocating urban land and development rights in Nigeria (2008)
Journal Article
Egbu, A. U., Olomolaiye, P., & Gameson, R. (2008). A neo-institutional economic critique of the system for allocating urban land and development rights in Nigeria. Habitat International, 32(1), 121-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2007.08.003

Governments in sub-Saharan Africa have relied on received colonial land use planning institutions to manage and control the form of their cities. The approach adopted has involved the nationalisation of land and development rights and extensive appli... Read More about A neo-institutional economic critique of the system for allocating urban land and development rights in Nigeria.

Challenges of urban housing quality and its associations with neighbourhood environments: Insights and exepriences of Ibadan City, Nigeria (2008)
Journal Article
Coker, A. O., Awokola, O. S., Olomolaiye, P., & Booth, C. (2008). Challenges of urban housing quality and its associations with neighbourhood environments: Insights and exepriences of Ibadan City, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Health Research, 7(1), 21-30

A survey of housing quality and neighbourhood environments of Ibadan City, Nigeria was conducted to evaluate the housing infrastructure and to identify those areas where there is a likelihood of future incidences of disease and epidemics. Based on ex... Read More about Challenges of urban housing quality and its associations with neighbourhood environments: Insights and exepriences of Ibadan City, Nigeria.

Evaluating the impact of multiskilling on total value of work done (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Ejohwomu, O., Proverbs, D., & Olomolaiye, P. (2007, July). Evaluating the impact of multiskilling on total value of work done. Paper presented at Construction Journal of Management and Economics 25th Anniversary Conference, Reading, UK

Insecurity of traditional land tenure and land registration in Ghana (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Abdulai, R., Ndekugri, I., Olomolaiye, P., & Proverbs, D. (2007, April). Insecurity of traditional land tenure and land registration in Ghana. Paper presented at 23rd Annual Conference of Americal Real Estate Society (ARES), California, USA

A quantitative model for assessing the impact of land use planning on urban housing development in Nigeria (2007)
Journal Article
Egbu, A. U., Olomolaiye, P., & Gameson, R. (2007). A quantitative model for assessing the impact of land use planning on urban housing development in Nigeria. International Development Planning Review, 29(2), 215-239. https://doi.org/10.3828/idpr.29.2.4

The institution of land use planning in the cities of Nigeria significantly affects development. It is responsible for delays in securing land and development rights, affects plot sizes, and imposes unrealistic standards on housing development. No ap... Read More about A quantitative model for assessing the impact of land use planning on urban housing development in Nigeria.

Predicting the demand for construction manpower in the UK (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Ejohwomu, O., Olomolaiye, P., & Proverbs, D. (2006, April). Predicting the demand for construction manpower in the UK. Paper presented at 6th International Postgraduate Research Conference, Delft, Netherlands

Impacts of stress on estimation performance in Hong Kong (2005)
Journal Article
Leung, M. Y., Olomolaiye, P., Chong, A., & Lam, C. C. (2005). Impacts of stress on estimation performance in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 23(9), 891-903. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619042000326701

Cost estimation not only requires precise technical and analytical input from estimators but also involves the use of subjective judgement. An investigation on the impact of stress on estimation performance was conducted involving 177 professional es... Read More about Impacts of stress on estimation performance in Hong Kong.

Meeting house delivery targets in developing countries: The project managers contributing in Ghana (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Ahadzie, D. K., Proverbs, D., & Olomolaiye, P. (2004, June). Meeting house delivery targets in developing countries: The project managers contributing in Ghana. Paper presented at CIB 2004, Working Commission W107 Construction in Developing Economies, International Symposium on Globalization and Construction: Meeting the Challenges, Reaping the Benefits, Bangkok, Thailand

Compulsory land acquisition in Ghana-policy and praxis (2004)
Journal Article
Larbi, W. O., Antwi, A., & Olomolaiye, P. (2004). Compulsory land acquisition in Ghana-policy and praxis. Land Use Policy, 21(2), 115-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2003.09.004

Compulsory land acquisition powers have been used extensively in Ghana since colonial times, as the main means of the state's access to land for development. The underlying principle is supremacy of the state over people and their private property, a... Read More about Compulsory land acquisition in Ghana-policy and praxis.

Land valorisation processes and state intervention in land management in peri-urban Accra, Ghana (2003)
Journal Article
Larbi, W. O., Antwi, A., & Olomolaiye, P. (2003). Land valorisation processes and state intervention in land management in peri-urban Accra, Ghana. International Development Planning Review, 25(4), 355-371. https://doi.org/10.3828/idpr.25.4.3

There is a continuous debate as to whether indigenous land tenure systems in sub-Saharan Africa can support market-based decisions. Whether or not this is the case is crucial to the quest for appropriate institutional frameworks to harness the potent... Read More about Land valorisation processes and state intervention in land management in peri-urban Accra, Ghana.

Factors and procedures used in matching project managers to construction projects in Bangkok (2002)
Journal Article
Ogunlana, S., Siddiqui, Z., Yisa, S., & Olomolaiye, P. (2002). Factors and procedures used in matching project managers to construction projects in Bangkok. International Journal of Project Management, 20(5), 385-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-7863%2801%2900017-5

A number of factors and associated sub-factors influencing the matching of project managers to construction projects were indentified after a thorough review of related literature and interviews of management personnel involved in the selection of pr... Read More about Factors and procedures used in matching project managers to construction projects in Bangkok.

FM puzzle: Sick building and Sydney’s open-plan offices (2001)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Ilozor, B. D., Treloar, G. J., Olomolaiye, P., & Okoroh, M. I. (2001). FM puzzle: Sick building and Sydney’s open-plan offices. Facilities, 19(13/14), 484-493. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006206

Presents analytical findings of sick building situations in Sydney’s open-plan offices. Aims to ascertain facilities managers’ perceptions of sick building impacts on discrete aspects of workspace management, with a view to raising general awareness.... Read More about FM puzzle: Sick building and Sydney’s open-plan offices.

Location optimization for a group of tower cranes (1999)
Journal Article
Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P. O., Harris, F. C., Zhang, P., Harris, F. C., Olomolaiye, P., & Holt, G. D. (1999). Location optimization for a group of tower cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(2), 115-122. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9364%281999%29125%3A2%28115%29

A computerized model to optimize location of a group of tower cranes is presented. Location criteria are balanced workload, minimum likelihood of conflicts with each other, and high efficiency of operations. Three submodels are also presented. First,... Read More about Location optimization for a group of tower cranes.

The management of labour on high rise construction projects: An international investigation (1999)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Proverbs, D. G., Proverbs, D., Holt, G. D., & Olomolaiye, P. (1999). The management of labour on high rise construction projects: An international investigation. International Journal of Project Management, 17(3), 195-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-7863%2898%2900025-8

Results of a model based survey of contractors' planning engineers in France, Germany and the UK, indicates significant divergence in proposed labour management and hence, modern construction practices. For an identical in situ concrete building, Fre... Read More about The management of labour on high rise construction projects: An international investigation.

Factors impacting construction project duration: A comparison between France, Germany and the UK (1998)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D., Holt, G. D., & Olomolaiye, P. (1998). Factors impacting construction project duration: A comparison between France, Germany and the UK. Building and Environment, 34(2), 197-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2898%2900004-3

A survey of contractors planning engineers in France, Germany the U.K. indicates significant differences between projected completion times for an identical model building. Completion times are shortest in France, followed by Germany and then the U.K... Read More about Factors impacting construction project duration: A comparison between France, Germany and the UK.

A method for estimating labour requirements and costs for international construction projects at inception (1998)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Proverbs, D. G., & Holt, G. D. (1998). A method for estimating labour requirements and costs for international construction projects at inception. Building and Environment, 34(1), 43-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2897%2900064-4

At project inception stage, a quick and reliable method of estimating labour resource requirements and cost, is desirable. This paper presents a fresh approach in that ambition. During inception, while design information is at a premium, cost forecas... Read More about A method for estimating labour requirements and costs for international construction projects at inception.

An evaluation of the project needs of UK building clients (1998)
Journal Article
Chinyio, E. A., Olomolaiye, P., & Corbett, P. (1998). An evaluation of the project needs of UK building clients. International Journal of Project Management, 16(6), 385-391. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-7863%2898%2900001-5

The investigation reported established a checklist of 50 different needs from which a client's specific requirements can be identified. The checklist comprises of 34 aspects of needs compiled from literature, and 16 others ascertained from an empiric... Read More about An evaluation of the project needs of UK building clients.

A comparative evaluation of planning engineers' formwork productivity rates in European construction (1998)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D., Holt, G. D., & Olomolaiye, P. (1998). A comparative evaluation of planning engineers' formwork productivity rates in European construction. Building and Environment, 33(4), 181-187. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2897%2900035-8

A bespoke methodology is utilised to analyse and compare the productivity rules of contractors' planning engineers, for in situ concrete formwork operations amongst three European construction industries, namely those of Germany, France and the U.K.... Read More about A comparative evaluation of planning engineers' formwork productivity rates in European construction.

Severity diagnosis of productivity problems - A reliability analysis (1998)
Journal Article
Kaming, P. F., Holt, G. D., Kometa, S. T., & Olomolaiye, P. (1998). Severity diagnosis of productivity problems - A reliability analysis. International Journal of Project Management, 16(2), 107-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-7863%2897%2900036-7

Productivity problems were identified through a structured questionnaire survey of 31 project managers working on high-rise construction projects in Indonesia. The problems were ranked according to their perceived levels of importance based on the pr... Read More about Severity diagnosis of productivity problems - A reliability analysis.

What Motivates Construction Craftsmen in Developing Countries? A Case Study of Indonesia (1998)
Journal Article
Kaming, P. F., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, G. D., & Harris, F. C. (1998). What Motivates Construction Craftsmen in Developing Countries? A Case Study of Indonesia. Building and Environment, 33(2-3), 131-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2897%2900041-3

Factors influencing the motivation of Indonesian construction operatives are identified. The research was conducted via a structured questionnaire of 93 bricklayers, 81 carpenters and 69 steelfixers, supported by interviews, and carried out on 27 hig... Read More about What Motivates Construction Craftsmen in Developing Countries? A Case Study of Indonesia.

Scaffolding for high-rise concrete construction: A French, German and UK comparison (1998)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D., Holt, G. D., & Olomolaiye, P. (1998). Scaffolding for high-rise concrete construction: A French, German and UK comparison. Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings, 128(1), 59-66. https://doi.org/10.1680/istbu.1998.30035

An international investigation concerning selection of scaffolding systems for a seven-storey in situ concrete-framed building, by contractors' planning engineers in France, Germany and the UK is presented. Findings indicate that preferred methods di... Read More about Scaffolding for high-rise concrete construction: A French, German and UK comparison.

Quantification of construction clients' needs through paired comparisons (1998)
Journal Article
Chinyio, E. A., Olomolaiye, P., & Corbett, P. (1998). Quantification of construction clients' needs through paired comparisons. Journal of Management in Engineering, 14(1), 87-92. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290742-597X%281998%2914%3A1%2887%29

The psychometric technique of paired comparisons was employed to quantify clients' construction project needs. If clients' requirements can be adequately evaluated, projects can be planned with more certainty and be tailored to greater client satisfa... Read More about Quantification of construction clients' needs through paired comparisons.

A needs-based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors (1998)
Journal Article
Chinyio, E. A., Olomolaiye, P., Kometa, S. T., & Harris, F. C. (1998). A needs-based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 16(1), 91-98. https://doi.org/10.1080/014461998372628

Clients' needs are inadequately evaluated in project schemes. Without a precise establishment of clients' preferences, the essential criteria for project implementation and especially contractor evaluation cannot be appreciated fully. It is not surpr... Read More about A needs-based methodology for classifying construction clients and selecting contractors.

Empowerment in the construction industry (1997)
Presentation / Conference
Olomolaiye, P. (1997, June). Empowerment in the construction industry. Paper presented at Workshop in the Human Factors in Construction Management, Glamorgan, UK

Factors influencing the choice of concrete supply methods: Investigation of selection criteria used by UK planning engineers to decide the method of concrete supply for high rise construction (1997)
Journal Article
Proverbs, D., Holt, G. D., & Olomolaiye, P. (1997). Factors influencing the choice of concrete supply methods: Investigation of selection criteria used by UK planning engineers to decide the method of concrete supply for high rise construction. Building Research and Information, 25(3), 176-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/096132197370444

A survey of UK contractors' planning engineers was undertaken using an in situ framed building model to elicit comparable information. Rank ordering, correla-tions and exploratory factor analysis of the data confirm that cost is of primary considerat... Read More about Factors influencing the choice of concrete supply methods: Investigation of selection criteria used by UK planning engineers to decide the method of concrete supply for high rise construction.

Regional comparison of Indonesian construction productivity (1997)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kaming, P. F., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, G. D., & Harris, F. C. (1997). Regional comparison of Indonesian construction productivity. Journal of Management in Engineering, 13(2), 33-39. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290742-597X%281997%2913%3A2%2833%29

This paper presents a comparative study of construction productivity variables among seven regions in Indonesia, namely Jakarta, Yogyakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Western Indonesia, and Eastern Indonesia. Variables compared include prod... Read More about Regional comparison of Indonesian construction productivity.

Factors influencing craftsmen's productivity in Indonesia (1997)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kaming, P. F., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, G. D., & Harris, F. C. (1997). Factors influencing craftsmen's productivity in Indonesia. International Journal of Project Management, 15(1), 21-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-7863%2896%2900019-1

Poor productivity of construction craftsmen is one of the most daunting human resource problems in developing countries. This paper reports an investigation of the problems influencing craftsmen's productivity on 27 medium and high-rise building site... Read More about Factors influencing craftsmen's productivity in Indonesia.

Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia (1997)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kaming, P. F., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, G. D., & Harris, F. C. (1997). Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(1), 83-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/014461997373132

Many variables have an impact upon construction time and cost overruns in Indonesia. A questionnaire survey was undertaken of project managers working on high-rise construction projects in two Indonesian cities: Jakarta and Yogyakarta. The variables... Read More about Factors influencing construction time and cost overruns on high-rise projects in Indonesia.

Factors affecting the motivation of Iranian construction operatives (1997)
Journal Article
Holt, G. D., Zakeri, M., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, P., & Harris, F. C. (1997). Factors affecting the motivation of Iranian construction operatives. Building and Environment, 32(2), 161-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323%2896%2900044-3

A study conducted with the aim of identifying factors affecting motivation of Iranian construction operatives is reported. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire survey. Utilising the relative index ranking technique, the identified f... Read More about Factors affecting the motivation of Iranian construction operatives.

An investigation into the properties of micro-sphere insulating concrete (1996)
Journal Article
Harris, F. C., Olomaiye, P., Losiewicz, M., Halsey, D. P., Dews, S. J., & Olomolaiye, P. (1996). An investigation into the properties of micro-sphere insulating concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 10(8), 583-588. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0950-0618%2896%2900022-0

The aim of the investigation was to determine how the density of micro-sphere concrete influences other selected properties. A total of 672 specimens of different sizes were made from seven different concrete mixes. The ratio of cement to water mixes... Read More about An investigation into the properties of micro-sphere insulating concrete.

Project managers' perception of production problems: An Indonesian case study (1996)
Journal Article
Harris, F. C., Kaming, P. F., Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., & Kometa, S. T. (1996). Project managers' perception of production problems: An Indonesian case study. Building Research and Information, 24(5), 302-310. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219608727546

The findings of the survey are to be applied as validated knowledge towards a productivity problem audit system currently being developed by the authors for construction management in Indonesia.

Planned construction times and labour utilization — a comparison of UK and French contractors (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Proverbs, D. G., Proverbs, D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1996). Planned construction times and labour utilization — a comparison of UK and French contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(3), 219-232. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021032

The results of a model based survey of contractors' planning engineers in France and the UK suggest that planned completion times for constructing an identical high-rise in situ concrete framed structure are significantly and dramatically lower in Fr... Read More about Planned construction times and labour utilization — a comparison of UK and French contractors.

The sensitivity of bricklayers' output to changes in skill (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., Harris, F. C., & Price, A. F. (1996). The sensitivity of bricklayers' output to changes in skill. Computers and Structures, 58(2), 419-428. https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-7949%2895%2900136-5

This paper examines the influence of skill on bricklayers' ouput. Time utilization in 25 working day activities by 157 bricklayers on 11 sites in the U.K. were surveyed using a computerized activity sampling package. Using Stepwise regression techniq... Read More about The sensitivity of bricklayers' output to changes in skill.

A survey of constraints on Iranian construction operatives' productivity (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Zakeri, M., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, G. D., & Harris, F. C. (1996). A survey of constraints on Iranian construction operatives' productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 14(5), 417-426. https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373287

Construction productivity is rarely analysed in Iran. If productivity is to improve, current weaknesses must be identified. To this end data were collected through a structured questionnaire survey. By utilizing the relative index ranking technique,... Read More about A survey of constraints on Iranian construction operatives' productivity.

An evaluation of transportation systems for high rise concrete construction (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Proverbs, D. G., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1996). An evaluation of transportation systems for high rise concrete construction. Building and Environment, 31(4), 363-374. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2896%2900002-9

Utilising a model design of a high rise concrete frame and structured questionnaire, the results of an investigation concerning the selection of transportation methods, as perceived by contractors' planning engineers, are presented. Findings reveal t... Read More about An evaluation of transportation systems for high rise concrete construction.

Validation of the model for evaluating client-generated risk by project consultants (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1996). Validation of the model for evaluating client-generated risk by project consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 14(2), 131-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/014461996373575

This paper reports the results of studies in 29 construction consulting firms aimed at validating a model for evaluating client-generated risks (see Kometa et al. 1995a). Validation required quantification of project outcomes in terms of time, cost,... Read More about Validation of the model for evaluating client-generated risk by project consultants.

Computer-based model for optimizing the location of a single tower crane (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Zhang, P., Harris, F. C., & Olomolaiye, P. (1996). Computer-based model for optimizing the location of a single tower crane. Building Research and Information, 24(2), 113-123. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219608727511

The application of a quantitative approach to determine optimum crane position is highly desirable for construction site planning. This paper describes a stochastic (random number generation to simulate real-world event sequences) simulation model to... Read More about Computer-based model for optimizing the location of a single tower crane.

Tendering procedures, contractual arrangements and Latham: The contractors' view (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1996). Tendering procedures, contractual arrangements and Latham: The contractors' view. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(1-2), 97-115. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021025

The procedural and administrative aspects of UK tendering have remained largely unaltered for decades but this may soon change in light of the recent review of the construction sector, headed by Sir Michael Latham. This paper presents findings of a n... Read More about Tendering procedures, contractual arrangements and Latham: The contractors' view.

A review of client-generated risks to project consultants (1996)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1996). A review of client-generated risks to project consultants. International Journal of Project Management, 14(5), 273-279. https://doi.org/10.1016/0263-7863%2896%2984510-8

Client evaluation in construction consulting and contracting firms focuses almost exclusively on client financial stability to the neglect of other project-relevant attributes within the client organization. Although widely recognized as important, c... Read More about A review of client-generated risks to project consultants.

Application of an alternative contractor selection model: This paper reports on initial results from the application to real-life of a selection of exercises of an alternative selection model designed to rationalize and simultaneously broaden the scope of this often onerous task (1995)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). Application of an alternative contractor selection model: This paper reports on initial results from the application to real-life of a selection of exercises of an alternative selection model designed to rationalize and simultaneously broaden the scope of this often onerous task. Building Research and Information, 23(5), 255-264. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219508727473

The results described confirm the thorough assessment implemented by the model and an output mechanism able to highlight key contractor characteristics. The exercise also supports the contention, that examination of contractors should aim to establis... Read More about Application of an alternative contractor selection model: This paper reports on initial results from the application to real-life of a selection of exercises of an alternative selection model designed to rationalize and simultaneously broaden the scope of this often onerous task.

Client evaluation and construction project management (1995)
Presentation / Conference
Olomolaiye, P. (1995, June). Client evaluation and construction project management. Paper presented at First International Conference on Construction Project Management - Innovation and Dynamism for Future Prosperity, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Quantifying client-generated risk by project consultants (1995)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). Quantifying client-generated risk by project consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 13(2), 137-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199500000016

An assessment procedure has been developed to evaluate the attributes of construction client organizations with respect to their effects on the performance of consulting firms. It consists of quantifying the degree to which each attribute affects the... Read More about Quantifying client-generated risk by project consultants.

Client evaluation and construction project management (1995)
Presentation / Conference
Olomolaiye, P. (1995, January). Client evaluation and construction project management. Paper presented at First International Conference on Construction Project Management, Singapore

A review of contractor selection practice in the U.K. construction industry (1995)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). A review of contractor selection practice in the U.K. construction industry. Building and Environment, 30(4), 553-561. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2895%2900008-T

Background, prime influences upon present day methods and current trends in United Kingdom tendering practices are reviewed. Significant weaknesses are identified, confirming the need for some revision of existing contractor selection methods. The fi... Read More about A review of contractor selection practice in the U.K. construction industry.

An evaluation of clients' needs and responsibilities in the construction process (1995)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1995). An evaluation of clients' needs and responsibilities in the construction process. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(1), 57-76. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021003

The importance of clients' responsibilities in the construction process, as perceived by both clients and consultants, was assessed through a structured questionnaire survey. Using the relative index ranking technique, clients' fundamental needs and... Read More about An evaluation of clients' needs and responsibilities in the construction process.

A framework for the strategic development of the construction industry in developing countries: Six strategic approaches to construction industry development in developing countries identified (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kaming, P. F., Olomolaiye, P., Corbett, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). A framework for the strategic development of the construction industry in developing countries: Six strategic approaches to construction industry development in developing countries identified. Building Research and Information, 22(6), 325-331. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219408727412

The authors explore construction industry problems in developing countries and the approaches that have been successful in Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs) and develop a framework for strategic development. © 1994, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. A... Read More about A framework for the strategic development of the construction industry in developing countries: Six strategic approaches to construction industry development in developing countries identified.

Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants’ performance (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Kometa, S. T., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants’ performance. Construction Management and Economics, 12(5), 433-443. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199400000053

Despite numerous efforts to understand construction clients and their priorities, evidence abounds to suggest that they are largely misunderstood and dissatisfied with the performance of their consultants and contractors. The perception of poor perfo... Read More about Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants’ performance.

Incorporating project specific criteria and client utility into the evaluation of construction tenderers: Choice of contractor should be made on a value-for-money basis, rather than automatically accepting the lowest bid, the aim should be to accept the best tender. This paper helps selection contractors broaden their analysis (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Holt, D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Incorporating project specific criteria and client utility into the evaluation of construction tenderers: Choice of contractor should be made on a value-for-money basis, rather than automatically accepting the lowest bid, the aim should be to accept the best tender. This paper helps selection contractors broaden their analysis. Building Research and Information, 22(4), 214-221. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219408727384

A conceptual model for selecting construction contractors which utilizes the multi-attribute analysis technique has been developed. Project specific discriminating criteria included in the model are identified, along with respective weightings to mir... Read More about Incorporating project specific criteria and client utility into the evaluation of construction tenderers: Choice of contractor should be made on a value-for-money basis, rather than automatically accepting the lowest bid, the aim should be to accept the best tender. This paper helps selection contractors broaden their analysis.

Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions. European Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 1(3), 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/0969-7012%2894%2990003-5

Contractor selection is made onerous by the existence of many decision parameters and several outcome options. Notwithstanding these difficulties, the multi-attribute analysis (MAA) technique facilitates this decision task in being able to evaluate a... Read More about Applying multi-attribute analysis to contractor selection decisions.

Evaluating performance potential in the selection of construction contractors (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Evaluating performance potential in the selection of construction contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 1(1), 29-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb020991

A quantitative contractor selection technique which embraces the prequalification, evaluation and final selection processes is being developed. The emphasis is on evaluating contractors’ performance potential in terms of their ability to achieve time... Read More about Evaluating performance potential in the selection of construction contractors.

Evaluating prequalification criteria in contractor selection (1994)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., Holt, G. D., & Harris, F. C. (1994). Evaluating prequalification criteria in contractor selection. Building and Environment, 29(4), 437-448. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2894%2990003-5

A quantitative model for selecting construction contractors which utilizes the multi-attribute analysis technique is being developed. Prequalification criteria for inclusion in the model have been identified and weightings to mirror their respective... Read More about Evaluating prequalification criteria in contractor selection.

A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers (1993)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Harris, F. C., & Olomolaiye, P. (1993). A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers. Building Research and Information, 21(4), 243-245. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219308727305

The early results indicate that the exponential decay function when operated graphically serves as a straightforward and relatively simple means of predicting likely equipment breakdown, i.e. downtime. More research, however, needs to be done to demo... Read More about A theoretical model for determining equipment service life: Quantitative method of determining the likely incidence of breakdowns over a period of usage of a piece of equipment while on the construction site as an AID to estimators, planners and site managers.

A conceptual alternative to current tendering practice: Majority of UK construction projects assigned by way of selective competition, an alternative quantitative selection technique has been developed by the authors which could equally apply elsewhere (1993)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Holt, G. D., Olomolaiye, P., & Harris, F. C. (1993). A conceptual alternative to current tendering practice: Majority of UK construction projects assigned by way of selective competition, an alternative quantitative selection technique has been developed by the authors which could equally apply elsewhere. Building Research and Information, 21(3), 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219308727284

The research to date has borne a fundamental decision aid model to assist the construction owner in choosing a contractor. The model is currently being stabilized and validated. A comprehensive survey has been carried out to verify the variables and... Read More about A conceptual alternative to current tendering practice: Majority of UK construction projects assigned by way of selective competition, an alternative quantitative selection technique has been developed by the authors which could equally apply elsewhere.

Construction cost information management in Nigeria (1992)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Ajewole, O., Akintoye, A. S., Olusanya, A., & Olomolaiye, P. (1992). Construction cost information management in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 10(2), 107-116. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199200000011

Quantity surveyors are the hub of construction cost control in Nigeria. A total of 29 quantity surveying firms were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, augmented with formal interviews, with a view to determine the sources of, and how, cost in... Read More about Construction cost information management in Nigeria.

A model of post tender materials management on large construction sites (1991)
Presentation / Conference
Olomolaiye, P. (1991, June). A model of post tender materials management on large construction sites. Paper presented at Proceedings of the 4th Yugoslavia Symposium on Organisation and Management in Construction, Dubrovnik, 1991, Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia

Materials management practice and waste on Nigerian building sites (1991)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. (1991). Materials management practice and waste on Nigerian building sites. Building Research and Information, 19(1), 38-42. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219108727091

The survey carried out by Paul Olomolaiye of Wolverhampton Polytechnic revealed a marked absence of structured planning in material useage on Nigerian construction sites and he concludes that the first step in improvement is to create awareness in th... Read More about Materials management practice and waste on Nigerian building sites.

Construction operative motivation in UK and Nigeria (1990)
Presentation / Conference
Olomolaiye, P. (1990, June). Construction operative motivation in UK and Nigeria. Paper presented at Proceedings of the International Symposium on Building Economics and Construction Management

Construction management problems in rural development (1989)
Presentation / Conference
Olomolaiye, P. (1989, June). Construction management problems in rural development. Paper presented at Proceedings of the WEDC and WRECA Conference on Engineering Development in Africa, Kano, Nigera, Kano, Nigeria

A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria (1989)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P., & Ogunlana, S. O. (1989). A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(2), 175-186. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000020

Survey of production outputs, production problems and motivation of construction operatives on seven sites showed that there is scope for improving productivity in the Nigerian construction industry. A system for monitoring and improving construction... Read More about A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria.

An evaluation of production outputs in key building trades in Nigeria (1989)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., & Ogunlana, S. O. (1989). An evaluation of production outputs in key building trades in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(1), 75-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000008

Construction planners and estimators in Nigeria often guess the outputs of building tradesmen. Since it is difficult to draw reliable construction programmes or make accurate cost estimates without an adequate knowledge of production output, it is su... Read More about An evaluation of production outputs in key building trades in Nigeria.

A review of construction operative motivation (1989)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., & Price, A. D. (1989). A review of construction operative motivation. Building and Environment, 24(3), 279-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2889%2990042-5

Motivation has become one of the most widely discussed concepts in general management. Although it has not generated the same enthusiasm in the construction industry, substantial efforts have been made to apply the concept to construction operatives.... Read More about A review of construction operative motivation.

A survey of construction operative motivation on selected sites in Nigeria (1988)
Journal Article
Olomolaiye, P. O., Olomolaiye, P., & Ogunlana, S. O. (1988). A survey of construction operative motivation on selected sites in Nigeria. Building and Environment, 23(3), 179-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2888%2990002-9

Having identified the main problems influencing construction workers' productivity in a preceding study, Bldg Environ. 22, 4 (1987), workers on seven sites were approached through questionnaire surveys and interviews to identify and rank probable mot... Read More about A survey of construction operative motivation on selected sites in Nigeria.

Problems influencing craftsmen's productivity in Nigeria (1987)
Journal Article
Price, A. D., Wahab, K. A., Olomolaiye, P. O., & Olomolaiye, P. (1987). Problems influencing craftsmen's productivity in Nigeria. Building and Environment, 22(4), 317-323. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323%2887%2990024-2

The activity sampling technique was used on seven construction sites in Nigeria to determine how the working day was being utilised by craftsmen in bricklaying, joinery and steel fixing trades. Actual working time was observed to be 51% of the workin... Read More about Problems influencing craftsmen's productivity in Nigeria.

Marketing the building profession (1985)
Presentation / Conference
Olomolaiye, P. (1985, June). Marketing the building profession. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Building, Kano, Nigeria

Forms and formwork practice in Nigeria (1982)
Book Chapter
Olomolaiye, P. (1982). Forms and formwork practice in Nigeria. In K. Wahab (Ed.), Building Management Handbook. Department of Building