Opeoluwa Akinradewo
University of Johannesburg, Federal University of Technology
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About
Opeoluwa Akinradewo is a construction management researcher whose work centers on the transformative potential of automation, robotics, and emerging technologies in the construction industry, with a particular focus on the South African context. His research addresses one of the industry's most pressing challenges: transitioning from traditional construction methods toward smarter, technology-driven approaches that enhance efficiency, health and safety, and overall project delivery quality. Akinradewo's most cited work, a 2021 review examining the impact of construction automation and robotics on project delivery (17 citations), demonstrates his commitment to synthesizing global knowledge on this topic. Complementing this, his 2019 study on the benefits of automation in South Africa (15 citations) provides valuable regional insight into how these technologies can strengthen a developing construction economy. He has further enriched the field by assessing awareness levels of robotics adoption among South African construction professionals and critically identifying implementation bottlenecks that hinder technological uptake. Collectively, his body of work, accumulating over 40 citations, offers both a diagnostic and aspirational perspective on construction innovation, making him a valuable voice for students and practitioners seeking to understand how automation can reshape the built environment industry in emerging markets.
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