Timothy O. Olawumi

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Durban University of Technology

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Timothy O. Olawumi is a leading researcher at the intersection of construction management and emerging digital technologies. His work primarily focuses on the adoption and integration of blockchain technology, automation, and robotics within the construction industry. Dr. Olawumi’s major contribution lies in advancing the understanding of how complex, system-level factors drive or hinder the uptake of these innovations. His highly cited 2021 study, "Factors Influencing the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Construction Industry: A System Dynamics Approach" (20 citations), provides a foundational framework for analyzing the dynamic feedback loops that shape blockchain implementation. More recently, his 2024 review of automation and robotic applications has systematically cataloged the critical benefits—from improved economic outcomes to enhanced social performance—that these technologies bring to building construction. By bridging theoretical modeling with practical industry insights, Dr. Olawumi’s work is instrumental in guiding practitioners and policymakers toward more efficient, technologically advanced, and sustainable construction practices.