Prof. Fidelis Emuze
NRF Rating: C
Professor of Construction Management
Qualifications: PhD (Construction Management), MSc (Built Environment)
Professional Background
Prof. Fidelis A. Emuze is a Professor and the previous Head of the Department of Built Environment at the Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa. A National Research Foundation C-rated researcher, his core research interests encompass lean construction, health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability in the built environment.
With an extensive academic footprint, Prof. Emuze has authored or co-authored over 320 publications and received 25 academic recognitions. His scholarly contributions include editing key texts such as Value and Waste in Lean Construction and Valuing People in Construction, and co-editing Construction Health and Safety in Developing Countries and Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 Era. He also authored the Construction Safety Pocketbook for South Africa.
Complementing his research, Prof. Emuze holds qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Higher Education. He has played a pivotal role in curriculum development, having led the creation of 10 accredited university qualifications in South Africa.
Professional Leadership & Service
- International Coordinator: CIB W123 – People in Construction Working Commission.
- Editor-in-Chief:
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Management, Procurement and Law.
- Curriculum Leadership: Spearheaded the development of 10 accredited university qualifications in South Africa.
Areas of Expertise
- • Construction Health and Safety
- • Lean Construction
- • Worker Wellbeing
- • Sustainability in the Built Environment
- • Construction Management and Operations
- • Higher Education Curriculum Development
Selected Publications
Top Journal Articles
- • Adzivor, E., Emuze, F., Ahiabu, M., & Kusedzi, M. 2024. Scaling up a positive safety culture among construction workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(7), 817.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21070817 → - • Thulo, L., Emuze, F., & Theron, L. 2023. A conceptual quality improvement protocol for Free State construction projects. Acta Structilia, 30(1).
https://doi.org/10.18820/24150487/as30i1.4 → - • Daniel, E.I., Oshodi, O.S., Nwankwo, N., Emuze, F., & Chinyio, E. 2024. Barriers to the adoption of lean construction in developing countries. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management.
https://doi.org/10.32738/JEPPM-2023-0004 → - • Moyo, C., & Emuze, F. 2023. Building a lean house with the theory of constraints for construction operations in Zimbabwe: A conceptual framework. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation.
- • Umeokafor, N., Emuze, F., Sunindijo, R.Y., et al. 2024. Lessons learnt and way forward for construction health and safety. Management, Procurement and Law.
https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-018-620241003 →
Top Conference Presentations
- • Emuze, F. (2024). An illustrative case study of workaround and its effects on construction site safety in South Africa. 12th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Conference.
https://doi.org/10.24928/2024/0119 → - • Mokhojane, K.N. and Emuze, F. (2023). Exploring the protocol for construction 4.0 use in South Africa. 12th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Conference Proceedings.
- • Emuze, F. (2023). Valuing people in construction: Perspectives from developing countries. Joint CIB W099 and W123 International Conference, University of Porto, Portugal.
- • Lello, D.S. & Emuze, F.A. (2024). Advancing safety climate in developing countries: A multi-case study. CIB W099 and W123 International Conference Proceedings.
https://doi.org/10.24928/2024/0101 → - • Emuze, F. (Ed.) (2024). Harmony in global construction: Trends in people, technology and society. CIB International Conference Proceedings, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
