Dr Damilola Ekundayo

Associate Professor in the Built Environment, Programme Director for MSc Quantity Surveying

School of Engineering and the Built Environment - BE

Email:: Damilola.Ekundayo@bcu.ac.uk

Damilola has a substantial professional experience in the construction industry and in the UK higher education sector as well as varied management experience. Before joining academia he worked in the construction industry as a chartered quantity surveyor, chartered construction manager and professional project manager both in the UK and abroad on varied projects from building construction to civil engineering work. Besides working for a construction consultancy practice and a property developer at different points in his professional career, he was also recently involved in a multi-million pound building and redevelopment project successfully completed by one of the UK’s largest contractors.

Previously at the University of Salford in Manchester Damilola was part of the Senior Leadership Team as the Academic Misconduct Officer for the School of the Built Environment working with the Associate Deans (Academic and Student Experience) and the University Quality Enhancement Office. He also led the undergraduate Quantity Surveying Full Time programmes (the biggest in the School) including the ground-breaking Accelerated degree programmes.

Before then Damilola was the QS Subject Expert & Team Lead for the undergraduate and postgraduate Construction programmes at Oxford Brookes University. Through collaboration with industry practitioners he developed a flexible, innovative and professionally accredited (RICS and CIOB) conversion Masters programme to fill the skills gap in the construction industry and equip graduates and professionals to become industry leaders. Prior to that he was at Anglia Ruskin University and before then at Northumbria University where he was a core member of the Quantity Surveying and Commercial/ Construction Management teaching team and a founding member of the Construction Economics and Management Research Group. His academic experience included a brief spell as a Research Fellow in Built Environment at an overseas university.

An alumnus of The University of Reading, Damilola is a recipient of many scholarly and industry awards including the CIOB Certificate of Excellence Award and the British Science Association Award. Recently, he was a finalist in the Building Research Establishment (BRE) Royal Charter International Research Award for talented constructors and industry professionals in the UK. He is a peer reviewer and sits on the editorial boards of several leading academic journals (and conferences) in the field. Outside work he enjoys travelling, music and football.

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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Papers

Obi, L.I., Omotayo, T., Ekundayo, D. and Oyetunji, A.K. (2022), ‘Enhancing BIM competencies of built environment undergraduate students using a problem-based learning and network analysis approach’, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print, ISSN 2046-6099. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-05-2022-0085
Boateng, P., Omotayo, T., Osunsanmi, T. and Ekundayo, D. (2022), ‘Socio-ecological risks management dynamic simulation in megaproject development of the Edinburgh Tram Network’, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print, ISSN 2398-4708. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2022-0076
Chan, D.W.M., Olawumi, T.O., Saka, A.B. and Ekundayo, D. (2022), ‘Comparative analysis of the barriers to smart sustainable practices adoption in the construction industry between Hong Kong and Nigeria’, International Journal of Construction Management, ISSN 1562-3599. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2108973
Mustaffa, N.K., Isa, C.M.M., Ekundayo, D. and Joseph, V.R.A. (2022), ‘Barriers and strategies for improving carbon emissions management approaches in Malaysian construction’, Construction Economics and Building, 22(3), 99-123, ISSN 2204-9029. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v22i3.7909
Babatunde, S.O., Ekundayo, D., Udeaja, C. and Abubakar, U.O. (2022), ‘An investigation into the sustainability practices in PPP infrastructure projects: A case of Nigeria’, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 11(1), 110-125, ISSN 2046-6099. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-04-2020-0048
Omotayo, T., Tan, S.W. and Ekundayo, D. (2022), ‘Sustainable construction and the versatility of the quantity surveying profession in Singapore’, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print, ISSN 2046-6099. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-07-2021-0125
Oke, A.E., Arowoiya, V.A. and Ekundayo, D. (2021), ‘An empirical study on the benefits of augmented reality technology (ART): A Nigerian construction industry context’, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, ISSN 2042-1346. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2021.1960541
Ekundayo, D., Shelbourn, M. and Babatunde, S.O. (2021), ‘Collaborative multidisciplinary learning: Quantity surveying students’ perspectives’, Industry and Higher Education, 35(3), 211-222, ISSN 0950-4222. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0950422220944127
Babatunde, S.O., Perera, S., Ekundayo, D. and Adeleke, D.S. (2021), ‘An investigation into BIM uptake among contracting firms: An empirical study in Nigeria’, Journal of Financial Management of property and Construction, 26(1), 23-48, ISSN 1366-4387. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-06-2019-0054
Babatunde, S.O., Ekundayo, D., Adekunle, A.O. and Bello, W. (2020), ‘Comparative analysis of drivers to BIM adoption among AEC firms in developing countries: A case of Nigeria’, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18(6), 1425-1447, ISSN 1726-0531. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-08-2019-0217
Babatunde, S.O., Ekundayo, D., Udeaja, C. and Abubakar, U.O. (2020), ‘Stakeholder perceptions of drivers for, and barriers to, the incorporation of sustainability in PPP infrastructure projects in Nigeria’, Open House International, 45(4), 373-386, ISSN 0168-2601. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-05-2020-0037
Ekundayo, D., Babatunde, S.O., Ekundayo, A., Perera, S. and Udeaja, C. (2019), ‘Life cycle carbon emissions and comparative evaluation of selected open source UK embodied carbon counting tools’, Construction Economics and Building, 19(2), 220-242, ISSN 2204-9029. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v19i2.6692
Babatunde, S.O., Perera, S., Ekundayo, D. and Adeleye, T.E. (2019), ‘An investigation into BIM-based detailed cost estimating and drivers to the adoption of BIM in quantity surveying practices’, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 25(1), 61-81, ISSN 1366-4387. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-05-2019-0042
Babatunde, S.O. and Ekundayo, D. (2019), ‘Barriers to the incorporation of BIM into quantity surveying undergraduate curriculum in the Nigerian universities’, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(3), 629-648, ISSN 1726-0531. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-10-2018-0181
Babatunde, S.O., Ekundayo, D., Babalola, O. and Jimoh, J.A. (2018), ‘Analysis of the drivers and benefits of BIM incorporation into quantity surveying profession: Academia and students' perspectives’, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 16(5), 750-766, ISSN 1726-0531. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-04-2018-0058
Perera, S., Babatunde, S.O., Zhou, L., Pearson, J. and Ekundayo, D. (2017), ‘Competency mapping framework for regulating professionally oriented degree programmes in higher education’, Studies in Higher Education, 42(12), 2316-2342, ISSN 0307-5079. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2016.1143926
Perera, S., Babatunde, S.O., Pearson, J. and Ekundayo, D. (2017), ‘Professional competency-based analysis of continuing tensions between education and training in higher education’, Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 7(1), 92-111, ISSN 2042-3896. To link to this article: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-04-2016-0022
Tan, A., Udeaja, C., Babatunde, S.O. and Ekundayo, D. (2017), ‘Sustainable development in a construction related curriculum – quantity surveying students’ perspective’, International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 21(1), 101-113, ISSN 1648-715X. To link to this article: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2016.1246387
Perera, S., Pearson, J., Ekundayo, D. and Zhou, L. (2013), ‘Professional, academic and industrial development needs: A competency mapping and expert opinion review’, International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17(2), 143-160, ISSN 1648-715X. To link to this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2013.806966
Ekundayo, D., Jewell, C. and Awodele, O.A. (2013), ‘Executive project management structure and the challenges facing its adoption in the Nigerian construction industry’, International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 2(3), 158-169, ISSN 1911-110X. To link to this article: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.7492/IJAEC.2013.015
Ogunsemi, D.R., Oyediran, O.S. and Ekundayo, D.O. (2008), ‘Construction professionals and project management competencies in Nigeria’, Journal of Construction, 1(2), 6-11, ISSN 1994-7402.

Book Chapters

Udeaja, C., Ekundayo, D., Zhou, L., Pearson, J. and Perera, S. (2015), ‘Mapping sustainability in the quantity surveying curriculum: Educating tomorrow’s design economists’, Chapter 27, in Herbert Robinson, Barry Symonds, Barry Gilbertson and Benedict Ilozor edited Design economics for the built environment: Impact of sustainability on project evaluation, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester.
Udeaja, C., Ekundayo, D., Zhou, L. and Perera, S. (2013), ‘Material waste in the construction industry: A review of the legislative and supply chain issues’, Chapter 2, in Alan Richardson edited Reuse of materials and byproducts in construction: Green energy and technology, Springer, London, pp 5-27, ISBN 978-1-4471-5376-4.

Refereed Conference Papers

Babatunde, S.O., Ekundayo, D. and Adekunle, A.O. (2019), ‘Analysis of BIM maturity level among AEC firms in developing countries: a case of Nigeria’, In: Gorse, C. and Neilson, C.J. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 35th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2019, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, pp 225-234.
Ekundayo, D., Udeaja, C., Gyau, K. and Higham, A. (2018), ‘Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum’, In: Scott, L. and Gorse, C. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 4th SEEDS International Conference, 6-7 September 2018, pp 590-601, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland.
Fernando, N.G., Ekundayo, D. and Victoria, M.F. (2018), ‘Embodied carbon emissions of buildings: a case study of an apartment building in the UK’, Proceedings of The 7th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 29 June-01 July 2018, ISSN 2362-0919.
Chiurugwi, T., Udeaja, C., Babatunde, S.O. and Ekundayo, D. (2015), ‘Life cycle costing in construction projects: Professional quantity surveyors’ perspective’, Proceedings of the CIB Going North for Sustainability Conference, 23-25 November 2015, pp 40-49, London South Bank University, London, UK, ISBN 978-1-326-47951-0.
Perera, S., Pearson, J., Zhou, L., Ekundayo, D. and Fetais, A. (2013), ‘A competency mapping framework for programme appraisal and accreditation: the concept and its applications’, Proceedings of the RICS COBRA Research Conference, New Delhi, India, 10-12 September 2013, ISBN 978-1-78321-030-5.
Ekundayo, D., Perera, S., Udeaja, C. and Zhou, L. (2012), ‘Carbon review and qualitative comparison of selected carbon counting tools’, Proceedings of the RICS COBRA Research Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada USA, 11-13 September 2012, ISBN 978-1-84219-840-7.
Perera, S., Pearson, J., Zhou, L. and Ekundayo, D. (2012), ‘Developing a graduate competency mapping benchmark for quantity surveying competencies’, Proceedings of the RICS COBRA Research Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada USA, 11-13 September 2012, ISBN: 978-1-84219-840-7.
Ekundayo, D., Perera, S., Udeaja, C. and Zhou, L. (2011), ‘Achieving economic and environmental sustainability through optimum balance of costs’, Proceedings of the 10th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), School of the Built Environment (SoBE), University of Salford, UK, 14-15 September 2011, pp 673-684, ISBN 978-1-907842-17-7.
Perera, S., Pearson, J., Robson, S. and Ekundayo, D. (2011), ‘Alignment of academic and industrial development needs for quantity surveyors: the views of industry and academia’, Proceedings of the RICS COBRA Research Conference, University of Salford, UK, 12-13 September 2011, pp 676-686.
Ekundayo, D., Zhou, L., Udeaja, C., Pearson, J. and Perera, S. (2011), ‘Mapping of sustainability education to construction related curricula: A case study of quantity surveying degree programme’, Proceedings of the RICS COBRA Research Conference, University of Salford, UK, 12-13 September 2011, pp 698-707.
Ibironke, O.T., Ekundayo, D. and Awodele, O.A. (2011), ‘A survey on the use and impact of information technology in quantity surveying service delivery in Nigeria’, In: Egbu, C. and Lou, E.C.W. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2011, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, pp 433-442.
Perera, S., Pearson, J. and Ekundayo, D. (2011), ‘Mapping RICS quantity surveying competencies to curricula of RICS accredited programmes’, Proceedings of the 15th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23-26 July 2011.
Ekundayo, D., Perera, S., Udeaja, C. and Zhou, L. (2011), ‘Towards developing a monetary measure for sustainable building projects: an initial concept’, Proceedings of the ARCOM & LCI UK Doctoral Research Workshop, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK, 2nd March 2011.
Ogunsemi, D.R., Oyediran, O.S., Rotimi, J.O.B. and Ekundayo, D. (2008), ‘Project management service delivery using competency analysis’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Project Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18-20 November 2008, pp 43-51.

Technical Reports

Perera, S., Pearson, J., Zhou, L. and Ekundayo, D. (2013), ‘RICS professional competency mapping framework for programme appraisal and benchmarking’, RICS Research Trust Funded Report, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Perera, S., Zhou, L., Ekundayo, D., Ashworth, A. and Symonds, B. (2012), ‘Analysis of the delegate survey: How to educate quantity surveyors to meet future needs’, Council of Heads of the Built Environment (CHOBE) Project Report: Quantity Surveying workshop No 9, held at Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK.
Perera, S. and Pearson, J. (2011), ‘Alignment of professional, academic and industrial development needs for quantity surveyors: the post-recession dynamics’, RICS Research Trust Funded Report, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors [Online] Available at: RICS: Alignment of Views.

Note: involved as a researcher in the production of the third report (see above link for details).