I am an Associate Professor in the built environment and currently lead the Sustainable Construction Futures research group at ϲ. My research delves into the complexities of the built environment, focusing on the human and process-related dimensions. This includes examining how organisations and individuals navigate technological innovation, economics, and educational frameworks within this context. While much of my work revolves around developing solutions for challenges encountered in project settings, I have also conducted extensive research on housing and the intricate impact of policies on housing industry stakeholders.
Prior to my current role, I led the Digital Construction Centre at Birmingham City University, where I also managed the MSc in Building Information Modelling and Management program. Between 2007-2011, I served as an academic coordinator at the UK Higher Education Academy’s Centre for Education in the Built Environment (CEBE), spearheading several initiatives to foster collaboration and dialogue between industry, higher education, and professional bodies.
I have authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, organised various conferences, actively participated in research bidding, and managed several research and employer engagement initiatives, including notable projects such as ORBEE, ACBEE, ExcelDL, ISLAND I & II, CKE, and H2B innovation grants. However, my contributions extend beyond academia. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with numerous companies, ranging from Willmott Dixon and the Ministry of Justice to Building Alliance and Wienerberger. My engagements have spanned diverse sectors and partnerships with esteemed firms such as KPMG, AHR Global Architects, Associated Architects, Cundall, Costain, NG Bailey, Mott MacDonald, Rider Levett Bucknall, Thomas Vale, and ACIVICO.
Having relocated from Birmingham to Newcastle in 2018, I remain dedicated to advancing research and practice within the built environment field, drawing upon my experience and expertise to drive meaningful change.
My research delves into the complexities of the built environment, focusing on the human and process-related dimensions. This includes examining how organisations and individuals navigate technological innovation, economics, resilience, and educational frameworks within this context. While much of my work revolves around developing solutions for challenges encountered in project settings, I have also conducted extensive research on housing and the intricate impact of policies on housing industry stakeholders. I currently lead the Sustainable Construction Futures research group at ϲ and previously led the Digital Construction Centre at Birmingham City University. My research interests are:
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