Clinton Aigbavboa’s research while affiliated with University of Johannesburg and other places

... Systems 2025, 13, 26 2 of 24 efficiency [1 -6]. Robots have not only streamlined operational processes but have also contributed to cost reduction, improved safety, and, in some cases, enhanced sustainability [7][8][9][10][11][12]. Their implementation addresses critical sectoral challenges, such as labor shortages, high process complexity, and the demand for faster market responsiveness. ...

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Automation Systems Implications on Economic Performance of Industrial Sectors in Selected European Union Countries

... Thus, culinary heritage is an important additional opportunity to support business and economic growth. By supporting business, the production and sale of traditional food is consistent with the goal of sustainable development related to decent work and economic growth [35]. ...

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Local Food Production Based on Culinary Heritage—A Way to Local Sustainability

... The application of BIM is increasingly crucial in SACI, where there is a need for improved efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in project delivery [7]. The construction sector in South Africa faces challenges such as limited resources, high project costs, and delays, all of which can be mitigated by adopting BIM practices [8]. ...

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Assessing Factors Affecting Building Information Model Usage Among Professionals in the Construction Industry

... One factor affecting BIM usage for construction processes is the willingness to invest in BIM adoption [10]. There is also a lack of motivation toward BIM adoption [11], [12]. The major barrier to using BIM among construction professionals is the insufficient involvement of stakeholders in BIM adoption and investment [13]. ...

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Assessing Factors Affecting Building Information Model Usage Among Professionals in the Construction Industry

... Furthermore, the global shift towards digital construction highlights a competitive gap in SACI. By understanding the factors affecting BIM adoption, stakeholders can implement strategies to overcome barriers, increase adoption rates, and fully leverage BIM's potential to transform the construction landscape [10]. Identifying these challenges is essential, ultimately helping foster a more sustainable and efficient SACI [8,9]. ...

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Assessing Factors Affecting Building Information Model Usage Among Professionals in the Construction Industry

... In contrast, besides some improvements introduced to boost sustainability practices in the building sector, such as regulations and policies [11], developing countries have struggled to improve sustainability practices in their building sectors. Past research has reported the slow progress of sustainable buildings in developing countries such as Thailand [12], Vietnam [13], Malaysia [14], Nigeria [15], Ghana [16], Brazil [17], and Indonesia [18]. With such slow progress, strategies to promote sustainability in the building sector have become paramount in developing countries. ...

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Challenges and Opportunities for Promoting Sustainability in Public Buildings

... According to Abubakari et al. [40], drivers of implementing incentive policy are essential for organisations or countries to plan, regulate, control, and guide their growth and development. Ward et al. [22] and Ogundipe et al. [41] admitted that incentive policy implementation must balance many interrelated motivating factors capable of maximising personnel and resource management, supporting incentive goal settings, and establishing incentive selection approaches. Hassan and Jha [17] identify six essential drivers in formulating safety incentive policy as follows: approaches to incentive selection method, understanding H&S workplace conditions of work, employee training, the role of the safety committee and subcontractors, specialised works and equipment safety, standalone H&S incentive policy and appropriate CIBW099W123 2024, Proceedings, KNUST Kumasi Ghana, 08/11 October 2024 incentive and penalty design. ...

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Perceived Drivers of National Safety Incentive Policy in the Construction Industry

... The world is experiencing significant changes, particularly global warming, a real and major environmental problem requiring immediate attention (Aykut and Maertens, 2021;Ebekozien et al., 2024). This warming is primarily caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and the construction sector, which release greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere, trapping the sun's heat (Khiratkar et al., 2022). ...

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Contribution of earth bricks reinforced with African locust bean pod powder (Parkia biglobosa) to sustainable construction in Togo: Characterization, formulation, mechanical performance, and recommendations

... The creation of AI-driven material passports and sophisticated algorithms for product lifecycle management is poised to revolutionize resource utilization and waste reduction in manufacturing. AI-enabled tracking of materials and equipment has been shown to reduce waste by over 40%, leading to significant cost savings and environmental benefits [127]. AI-based models have better prediction abilities compared to other models used in forecasting solid waste generation and recycling [128]. ...

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Sustainable Manufacturing: Current Trends and Future Prospects

... In [22], the authors highlighted that AI-based design tools are instrumental in the iterative design process, enabling architects and engineers to simulate various scenarios and assess the implications of different design choices rapidly. This capability is crucial in the UAE, where airports are being designed not just for current needs but also for future scalability and sustainability [23]. ...

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Construction Projects in the United Arab Emirates: Insights from Construction Professionals