Academic staff
Professor George Ofori
oforig3@lsbu.ac.uk
Construction, Property and Surveying
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0854-366X
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My PhD and DSc degrees are from the University of London. I am a Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, and fellow of three professional institutions. I worked at the National University of Singapore in 1983 to 2017. At LSBU, I was the Director of Research and Enterprise of the School of the Built Environment and Architecture (2017-19); and became the school's Dean in 2019. I am a consultant and adviser to governments and international agencies on construction industry; Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative; and member of the Board of Trustees of Engineers Against Poverty.
My main areas of research are: Construction industry development; Professionalism and ethics in construction; Sustainable construction, focusing on Construction and the Sustainable Development Goals; and Leadership development in construction.
Courses taught
Construction Management - BSc (Hons)
Construction Project Management - MSc
Quantity Surveying - MSc / PgDip
Postgraduate Research Supervision
Current
| Mr Kazeem Oyewale Awotunde | Using Architecture as tool in promoting social cohesion in the city | PhD |
| Mr Tuschat Suriyachat | Ageing in Cities: The role of Perception and Public Green Space in the Delivery of Design for WellBeing in Kingston upon Thames | PhD |
| Miss Bharathi Ramachandran | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Rafiu Dimeji Seidu | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Osman Sulemana | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Ms Buddhinie Kaushalya Ubesingha Arachchige | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Ms Abigail Amoah-Korsah | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Mohammed Abbani Gambo | Evaluation of Cost Estimation using Modern Technology for the Economic Delivery of Construction Assets | PhD |
| Mr Amr Ahmed Wael Abdelhady Mohamed | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Mehdi Shahparvari | MINIMISATION OF REWORK IN UK HOUSING CONSTRUCTION: CONTRIBUTION OF SUBCONTRACTORS | PhD |
| Ms Buddhinie Kaushalya Ubesingha Arachchige | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Kazeem Awotunde | PhD |
Awarded in the last 5 years
| Mr Saam Kaviani | Biomimetic Building Skin Development: Evolutionary Designed Building Skins with Embedded Biomimetic Adaptation Behaviours | PhD |
| Mr Itua Cyril Omokhomion | Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Corporate Governance and Investment Decision-Making in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Nigeria | PhD |
| Mr Mohamed Ahmed Nabawy Mohamed Ibrahim | Risk Management in Construction of Megahousing Projects in Egypt | PhD |
| Mr Tariq Umar | Improving Safety Performance in the Construction Industry in Oman | PhD |
| Mr Uzonna Onyia | Improving the supervisory and managerial skills and competences required in construction management in Nigeria | PhD |
University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
University of London.
University of London.
University of London.
Chartered Institute of Building
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Society of Project Managers, Singapore.
Building and Construction Authority, Singapore.
Measurement of building works; preparation of project financial reports; preparation of payment certificates.
Teaching and research.
Teaching various modules on B.Sc.(Building Technology) course.
| Funder | Year won | Project | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders and Woodworkers International (BWI) | 2021 | DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS LEARNING SESSION GUIDES FOR BWI | Co-Investigator |
| Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) | 2019 | RICs CPD | Principal Investigator |
| Proposal | Project | Role | Funder | Status | Status last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated Review of Construction Contract Documents in the Bidding Stage by using Natural Language Processing (NLP) | Automated Review of Construction Contract Documents in the Bidding Stage by using Natural Language Processing (NLP) | Co-Investigator | Wellcome Trust | OPEN In preparation | May 2023 |
Prizes, awards, and accolades
Leadership in Industry Development (Jul 2017)
Ghana Institute of Construction
Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award (Sep 2021)
Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry
Awarded by the Vice President of Ghana at the Ghana Construction Excellence Awards 2020-21.
Special Recognition for International Collaboration (Oct 2019)
University of Zagreb, Croatia
Awarded at the 100th Anniversary Ceremony of University of Zagreb for collaboration with, and promotion of the Department of Civil Engineering at that university.
Reach and Impact
Dec 2017
In 2016-17, I was requested to review book proposals for these publishers:
Elsevier Science, UK
Taylor & Francis Group, UK
Wiley-Blackwell, UK.
In July 2017, I was appointed a Member of the Editorial Board of the book series on "Management in the Built Environment".
Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
In 2016-17, I undertook the following assessments of academic staff members for some universities including:
Promotion to Associate Professor, University of Malaya, June 2016.
Promotion to Chair Professor, the University of Hong Kong, August 2016.
Promotion to Associate Professor, Tsinghua University, August 2016.
Promotion to Senior Teaching Fellow, Hong Kong City University, November 2016.
Promotion to Full Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, December 2016.
Promotion to Associate Professor, International Islamic University of Malaysia, March 2017.
Promotion to Associate Professor, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, April 2017.
Grant of Tenure to Associate Professor, the University of Hong Kong, June 2017.
Feb 2019
Invited to attend the Expert Group Discussion of Invited Independent Commission on Aid Impact's DFID Infrastructure Review on 11 February 2019.
Oct 2019
Invitation of DFID to contribute to a Discussion of the Role of the International Development Infrastructure Commission, 25 October 2019.
Get Construction Project Performance Parameters Right to Attain Sustainable Development Goals
Ofori, G. (2023). Get Construction Project Performance Parameters Right to Attain Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability. 15 (18), p. 13360. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151813360
Evolutionary Designed Building Skins with Embedded Biomimetic Adaptation Lessons
Kaviani, S., Kaluarachchi Nartallo, Y., Rossi, F. and Ofori, G. (2022). Evolutionary Designed Building Skins with Embedded Biomimetic Adaptation Lessons. AUBEA Conference. Western Sydney University, Australia Western Sydney University. https://doi.org/10.26183/a6pq-mg06
Success Factors in Mega Infrastructure Projects (MIPs): Developing Nations Perspectives
Seidu, R.D, Ayinla, K., A. Shady, Young, B., Ofori, G. and Ebohon, O. (2022). Success Factors in Mega Infrastructure Projects (MIPs): Developing Nations Perspectives. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 1101. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1101/4/042015
Success Factors in Mega Infrastructure Projects (MIPs): Developing Nation’s Perspectives
Seidu, R.D, Ayinla, K., Adham Shady, Young, B., Ofori, G. and Ebohon, O. (2022). Success Factors in Mega Infrastructure Projects (MIPs): Developing Nation’s Perspectives. CIB World Building Congress 2022. RMIT, Melbourne, Australia 27 - 30 Jun 2022
Systemic transformative adaptation towards urban economic resilience
Ramachandran, B., Fong, D. and Ofori, G. (2021). Systemic transformative adaptation towards urban economic resilience. Proceedings of Centre for the Integrated Delivery of the Built Environment (IDoBE) on Uncertainties in the Built Environment: How can we build a resilient future in the new normal?. . LSBU, London. UK 21 - 23 Nov 2021 London South Bank University.
Complexities Inherent in Mega Infrastructure: The Challenges of Accurate Estimating.
Seidu, R.D, Ebohon, O., Kangwa, J., Ofori, G. and Young, B. (2021). Complexities Inherent in Mega Infrastructure: The Challenges of Accurate Estimating. Proceedings of Centre for the Integrated Delivery of the Built Environment (IDoBE) on Uncertainties in the Built Environment: How can we build a resilient future in the new normal?. . LSBU, London. UK 21 - 23 Nov 2021
Professionalism in built environment research: beyond integrity and good practice
Ofori, G. (2021). Professionalism in built environment research: beyond integrity and good practice. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-02-2020-0118
Influence of project alliance in rail construction industry.
Seidu, R.D, Young, B.E, Eddman, K.L, Ebohon, O.J and Ofori, G. (2021). Influence of project alliance in rail construction industry. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal Engineer. 174 (3), pp. 144-154. https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.20.00018
Initiatives that enable Singapore contractors to improve construction productivity
Ofori, G., Zhe, Z. and Ling, F.Y.Y. (2021). Initiatives that enable Singapore contractors to improve construction productivity. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-11-2020-0175
Exploring safety climate factors in construction
Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofori, G., Honnurvali, M.S., Saidani, M. and Opoku, A. (2021). Exploring safety climate factors in construction. International Journal of Applied Management Science. 13 (2), pp. 95-123. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAMS.2021.116500
Risk identification framework in the construction of Egyptian mega housing projects
Ibrahim, M., Ofori, G., Morcos, M. and Egbu, C. (2020). Risk identification framework in the construction of Egyptian mega housing projects. Ain Shams Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2020.09.016
Key barriers to increase construction productivity: the Singapore case
Ofori, G., Zhang, Z. and Ling, F.Y. Y. (2020). Key barriers to increase construction productivity: the Singapore case. International Journal of Construction Management. 22 (14), pp. 2635-2646. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1819521
UAE’s commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals
Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofori, G., Honnurvali, M.S., Saidani, M., Shibani, A., Opoku, A., Gupta, N. and Goh, K. (2020). UAE’s commitment towards UN Sustainable Development Goals. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability. 173 (7), pp. 325-343. https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.19.00036
Risk Management in Construction of Megahousing Projects in Egypt
Ibrahim, M., Ofori, G. and Morcos, M. (2020). Risk Management in Construction of Megahousing Projects in Egypt. London Doctoral Academy Postgraduate Research Summer School 2020. Online 06 - 09 Jul 2020 London South Bank University.
A Conceptual Risk Management Framework in the Construction of Mega Housing Projects in Egypt
Ibrahim, M., Ofori, G., Morcos, M. and Egbu, C. (2020). A Conceptual Risk Management Framework in the Construction of Mega Housing Projects in Egypt. Urban Regeneration. University of East London - UK
High fatalities risk found in Gulf construction
Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofori, G., Honnurvali, M.S., Saidani, M. and Opuku, A. (2020). High fatalities risk found in Gulf construction. International Journal of Sustainable Real Estate and Construction Economics. 1 (4). https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSRECE.2019.106544
Professionalism of the built environment researcher
Ofori, G. (2019). Professionalism of the built environment researcher. Future Trends in Civil Engineering 2019. Zagreb, Croatia 17 - 17 Oct 2019
Challenges towards renewable energy: an exploratory study from the Arabian Gulf region
Umar, T., Egbu, C., Ofori, G., Honnurvali, M.S., Saidani, M. and Opoku, A. (2020). Challenges towards renewable energy: an exploratory study from the Arabian Gulf region. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy. 173 (2), pp. 68-80. https://doi.org/10.1680/jener.19.00034
Using Prefabricated Building to Address Housing Needs in Libya: A Study based on Local Expert Perspectives
El-Abidid, K.M.A., Ofori, G., Zakaria, S.A.S. and Aziz, A.R.A. (2019). Using Prefabricated Building to Address Housing Needs in Libya: A Study based on Local Expert Perspectives. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-019-03997-2
Identifying and Evaluating Critical Success Factors for Industrialized Building Systems Implementation: Malaysia Study
El-Abidi, K.M.A., Ofori, G., Zakaria, S.A.S., Mannan, M.A. and Abas, N.F. (2019). Identifying and Evaluating Critical Success Factors for Industrialized Building Systems Implementation: Malaysia Study. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-019-03941-4
Construction in developing countries: need for new concepts
Ofori, G. (2019). Construction in developing countries: need for new concepts. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries. 23 (2), pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2018.23.2.1
Developing the construction industries in developing countries to enhance performance: the case of Ethiopia
Ofori, G. (2018). Developing the construction industries in developing countries to enhance performance: the case of Ethiopia. Seventh Ethiopian Construction Technology and Management Professionals Association (ECoTMPA) International Workshop on Recent Trends in Construction Industry. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 26 Nov 2018
A new professionalism in construction: importance of trust
Ofori, G. and Ceric, A (2018). A new professionalism in construction: importance of trust. International Conference on Professionalism and Ethics in Construction. London, UK 21 - 22 Nov 2018 https://doi.org/10.18744/CONF.2018039
Ghana’s construction industry, yesterday, today and tomorrow: towards greater professionalism
Ofori, G. (2018). Ghana’s construction industry, yesterday, today and tomorrow: towards greater professionalism. Maiden Construction Industry Lecture 2018. Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana 17 Sep 2018
Sustainable industrial development in the construction sector for urban youth employment creation
Ofori, G. (2018). Sustainable industrial development in the construction sector for urban youth employment creation. Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Conference on Sustainable African Cities. Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences Auditorium, Accra, Ghana 03 - 06 Jul 2018
Framework for productivity and safety enhancement system using BIM in Singapore
Teo, ALE, Ofori, G., Tjandra, IK and Kim, H (2017). Framework for productivity and safety enhancement system using BIM in Singapore. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 24 (6), pp. 1350-1371. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-05-2016-0122
Dependencies among environmental performance indicators for buildings and their implications
Dias, WPS, Chandratilake, SR and Ofori, G. (2017). Dependencies among environmental performance indicators for buildings and their implications. Building and Environment. 123, pp. 101-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.06.045
Design for safety: theoretical framework of the safety aspect of BIM system to determine the safety index
Teo, ALE, Ofori, G., Tjandra, IK and Kim, H (2016). Design for safety: theoretical framework of the safety aspect of BIM system to determine the safety index. Construction Economics and Building. 16 (4), pp. 1-1. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v16i4.4873
Entrepreneurship and innovation sustainable built environment: a research agenda
Ofori, G. (2016). Entrepreneurship and innovation sustainable built environment: a research agenda. Sandanayake, YG, Karunasena, GI and Ramachandra, T (ed.) 5th World Construction Symposium 2016 – Greening Environment, Eco-Innovations & Entrepreneurship. Colombo 29 - 31 Jul 2016 Colombo Ceylon Institute of Building. pp. 15-26
Construction in Developing Countries: Current imperatives and potential
Ofori, G. (2016). Construction in Developing Countries: Current imperatives and potential. Kahkonen, K and Keinanen, M (ed.) CIB World Building Congress 2016 on Intelligent Built Environment for Life. Tampere 30 May - 03 Jul 2016 Tampere Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Economics, Tampere University of Technology.
Construction in India: empowering the citizenry through improved performance
Ofori, G. (2016). Construction in India: empowering the citizenry through improved performance. Global Colloquium in Recent Advancement and Effectual Researches in Engineering Science and Technology. Kottayam, India 22 - 23 Apr 2016
Strategies for Foreign Construction-Related Consultancy Firms to Improve Performance in China
Li, AS, Ling, FYY, Low, SP and Ofori, G (2016). Strategies for Foreign Construction-Related Consultancy Firms to Improve Performance in China. Journal of Management in Engineering. 32 (1), pp. 06015001-06015001. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000379