Biography
Abdullahi obtained his first degree in Quantity Surveying at the Federal University of Technology, Akure(FUTA), Nigeria; where he graduated as the best student in the department and as the best student in the School of Environmental Technology (SET) with several University prizes and awards. He worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Quantity Surveying, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Nigeria between 2016 to 2017. He joined BRE in September 2018 for his PhD program.He is an Associate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Project Management (AHKIPM). Also, he is currently the Lead for Research and Development Committee of BIM Africa, a Pan-African community of construction professionals and researchers with the responsibility of digitizing the African Built Environment.
Supervisor
Chief Supervisor: Cr.Dr. Daniel W.M. CHAN
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Francis M.F. SIU
Area of Research
Building Information Modelling (BIM), Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Sustainable Construction,Construction Project Management, Machine Learning, Data Science, Digital Construction, and Construction in Developing Countries.
Research Scope
His current research focuses on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Developing countries whereSMEs are the backbone of the economy and vital to the country’s development. Specifically,the adoption and implementation of Building Information Modelling(BIM)in the Construction Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Developing Countries. It involves developing a dynamic model for the firms towards sustainable adoption of BIM at the organization level and development of a hybrid intelligent system for such firms at the project level.
Research Methodology
A mixed research methodology is currently adopted in the research study.Methods include in-depth literature reviews,interviews with experts, Delphi survey, Case studies, Focus Group Discussion, and Empirical questionnaire surveys.
Descriptive and inferential statistical tools are proposed to analyze the data coupled with the use of Machine Learning techniques.
Prizes and Awards
- 2019-Best Student Presentation Award(Category: Smart Planning, Design and Construction,SmartEnvironment) at the CIB World Building Congress 2019 (WBC 2019) onConstructing Smart Cities.
- 2018-PhD Studentship,Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Hong Kong)
- 2016-Prof E.A. Adeyemi Foundational Prizefor the BestOverall Graduating student in theSchoolof Environmental Technology (SET), FederalUniversityTechnologyAkure (FUTA), Nigeria.
- 2016-School’s Prizefor the Graduating student in School of Environmental Technology (SET),FUTA.
- 2016-FO.AB. Partnership Prizefor Best Overall Graduating Student in the Department ofQuantitySurveying, FUTA.
- 2016-FO.AB. Partnership Prizefor Best Overall Graduating Student in (ICT) in the DepartmentofQuantity Surveying, FUTA.
- 2016-Departmental Prizefor the Graduating Student with the Highest CGPA in the DepartmentofQuantity Surveying, FUTA.
- 2016-NAES FUTA ChapterPrizefor Best Graduating Student in SET with the highest CGPA, FUTA.
Publication List
- 1.Saka, A. B., & Chan, D. W. M. (2019). Knowledge, skills and functionalities requirements for quantity surveyors in building information modelling (BIM) work environment: an international Delphi study.Architectural Engineering and Design Management.doi:10.1080/17452007.2019.1651247
- 2.Saka, A. B.,& Chan, D. W. M. (2019). A global taxonomic review and analysis of the development o fBIM research between 2006 and 2017.Construction Innovation,19(3),465-490.doi:10.1108/ci-12-2018-0097
- 3.Saka, A. B.,& Chan, D. W. M. (2019). A Scientometric Review and Meta synthesis of Building Information Modelling(BIM) Research in Africa.Buildings, 9(4), Article Number 85.doi:10.3390/buildings9040085
- 4.Saka, A. B.,Chan, D. W. M., & Siu, F. M. F. (2019).Adoption of Building Information Modelling in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Developing Countries: A System Dynamics Approach.Paper presented at the CIB World Building Congress 2019 on 'Constructing Smart Cities', 17-21 June2019, Hong Kong, China.
- 5.Saka, A. B.,Chan, D. W. M., & Olawumi, T. O. (2019).A Systematic Literature Review of Building Information Modelling in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry-The Case of Nigeria. Paper presented at the Environmental Design and Management International Conference 2019(EDMIC 2019) on Drivers and Dynamics of Change in the Built Environment, 20-22 May 2019, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 728-738.
Hobbies
Cycling, soccer, table tennis, swimming, hiking, and travelling.
