Research Interests
Building & Construction Adaptation to climate change in construction Construction Engineering Construction Materials Construction processes Building Construction Management and Project Planning Automation and technology in building and construction Construction design Management of solid waste from construction activities Building information modelling and managementTeaching Strengths
Dr Prince Antwi-Afari
Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering and Construction
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Dr Prince Antwi-Afari is a Lecturer in Construction Management at the School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Adelaide University. He is an established researcher in construction engineering and management, with a strong track record in advancing interdisciplinary and impact-driven research at the nexus of construction, sustainability, and digital innovation.
His research integrates core construction management principles with emerging paradigms in innovation and sustainable development, addressing critical challenges in construction and demolition waste management, circular economy in the built environment, smart and sustainable infrastructure and cities, building life cycle assessment, and digital construction, including BIM-enabled processes and smart building systems. His work contributes to developing forward-looking, evidence-based solutions that enhance the environmental performance and operational efficiency of the construction industry.
Dr Antwi-Afari has extensive experience in teaching and supervising students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and is committed to fostering inclusive, research-informed learning environments. His pedagogical approach emphasises critical thinking, industry relevance, and the development of future-ready graduates capable of driving transformation within the built environment.
His research is characterised by strong practical relevance and international collaboration, with a focus on translating academic insights into actionable strategies for industry and policy. He has published widely in leading peer-reviewed journals and collaborates with academic and industry partners across Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Main research interests:
- Design for total/systemic circularity in the construction industry
- Digital design and sustainable construction
- Construction Productivity
- Smart construction objects
- Sustainable smart cities
- Life cycle assessment
- Decision-making support system
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in construction
- Construction Innovation
- Circular procurement and supply chain management
- Construction health and safety
| Date | Position | Institution name |
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| 2024 - ongoing | Lecturer | The University of Adelaide |
| 2023 - 2024 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | City University of Hong Kong |
| 2019 - 2023 | Casual Academic / Teaching Assistant | University of Hong Kong |
| 2017 - 2018 | Teaching and Research Assistant | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Teaching Award | Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award | University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 5000 HKD |
| 2019 | Scholarship | The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Award | University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 337200 HKD per year for 4 years |
| 2019 | Award | Y S and Christabel Lung Postgraduate Scholarship for Engineering Students | University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 20000 HKD |
| 2018 | Award | Surveyor Prof. E.A. Abbam Academic Excellence Award | Ghana Institute of Surveyors | Ghana | - |
| 2017 | Award | Youth Excellence League Awards | Beige Foundations (Consolidated Bank, Ghana) | Ghana | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Akan | Can read, write, speak and understand spoken |
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| French | Can read and write |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - 2023 | University of Hong Kong | China | PhD |
| 2018 - 2019 | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Ghana | MSc |
| 2013 - 2017 | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Ghana | BSc |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Certificate for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | University of Hong Kong | China |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Chan, H. H., Antwi-Afari, P., Yu, R., & Khalfan, M. M. A. (2026). Developing a policy framework and implementation guidelines for modular construction adoption in Australia: a systematic review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 33(15), 299-319. |
| 2026 | Agyemang, P. O., Botchway, B., Baah-Sekyere, S., Antwi-Afari, P., & Ghansah, F. A. (2026). Investigating the Factors of Waste Generation in Modular Construction Projects: A Developing-Country Context. Buildings, 16(8), 15 pages. |
| 2025 | Akomea-Frimpong, I., Amponsah-Asante, L., Tettey, A. S., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2025). A systematic review of literature on electric vehicle ready buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 100, 15 pages. Scopus6 WoS4 |
| 2025 | Pittri, H., Godawatte, G. A. G. R., Esangbedo, O. P., Antwi-Afari, P., & Bao, Z. (2025). Exploring Barriers to the Adoption of Digital Technologies for Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Industry in Developing Countries: A Case of Ghana. Buildings, 15(7), 1090. Scopus29 WoS28 |
| 2025 | Mankata, L. M., Antwi-Afari, P., Frimpong, S., & Ng, S. T. (2025). Material Passports in Construction Waste Management: A Systematic Review of Contexts, Stakeholders, Requirements, and Challenges. Buildings, 15(11), 22 pages. Scopus4 WoS2 |
| 2025 | Mankata, L. M., Antwi-Afari, P., & Ng, S. T. (2025). A blockchain-based supply chain framework for advancing circular economy in the construction industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 519, 145966. Scopus6 WoS7 |
| 2025 | Larbi, J. A., Tang, L. C. M., Antwi-Afari, P., & Ng, S. T. (2025). Determining the Optimal Strategy for the Adoption of Digital Technologies in the Construction Industry: Multicriteria Decision-Making Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(11), 17 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2025 | Ofori, J. N. A., Agyekum, A. K., Khalfan, M. M. A., Botchway, B., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2025). Enabling circular construction: barriers to zero waste in the Ghanaian construction industry. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUILDING PATHOLOGY AND ADAPTATION, 23 pages. Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2025 | Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W. M., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2025). Integrating life cycle assessment and systemic circularity indicators for circular economy decision making: A case study of a conventional commercial building in Nigeria. Journal of Cleaner Production, 531, 146903. Scopus3 WoS2 |
| 2024 | Quashie, R., Fugar, F. D. K., Antwi-Afari, P., & Ng, S. T. (2024). Evaluating the key competency skills of construction professionals for the attainment of circular construction in developing economies. Cleaner Production Letters, 6, 100060. Scopus17 WoS14 |
| 2024 | Larbi, J. A., Tang, L. C. M., Ababio, B. K., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2024). Developing an integrated digital delivery framework for designing and planning construction projects: a review of interoperable digital technologies. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(3), 1-16. Scopus9 WoS11 |
| 2024 | Abdulai, S. F., Nani, G., Taiwo, R., Antwi-Afari, P., Zayed, T., & Sojobi, A. O. (2024). Modelling the relationship between circular economy barriers and drivers for sustainable construction industry. Building and Environment, 254, 111388. Scopus61 WoS57 |
| 2024 | Wang, J., Antwi-Afari, M. F., Tezel, A., Antwi-Afari, P., & Kasim, T. (2024). ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A BIBLIOMETRIC AND SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 29, 480-502. Scopus11 WoS6 |
| 2023 | Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W. M., Antwi-Afari, P., & Olawumi, T. O. (2023). Modeling the principal success factors for attaining systemic circularity in the building construction industry: An international survey of circular economy experts. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 37, 268-283. Scopus46 WoS38 |
| 2023 | Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., Chen, J., Oluleye, B. I., Antwi-Afari, M. F., & Ababio, B. K. (2023). Enhancing life cycle assessment for circular economy measurement of different case scenarios of modular steel slab. Building and Environment, 239, 14 pages. Scopus45 WoS38 |
| 2023 | Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., & Chen, J. (2023). Determining the optimal partition system of a modular building from a circular economy perspective: A multicriteria decision-making process. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 185, 16 pages. Scopus25 WoS20 |
| 2023 | Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W. M., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2023). Adopting Artificial Intelligence for enhancing the implementation of systemic circularity in the construction industry: A critical review. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 35, 509-524. Scopus135 WoS99 |
| 2022 | Ayarkwa, J., Joe Opoku, D. G., Antwi-Afari, P., & Man Li, R. Y. (2022). Sustainable building processes’ challenges and strategies: The relative important index approach. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 7, 9 pages. Scopus122 WoS86 |
| 2022 | Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., Chen, J., & Zheng, X. M. (2022). Determining the impacts and recovery potentials of a modular designed residential building using the novel LCA-C2C–PBSCI method. Journal of Cleaner Production, 378, 16 pages. Scopus31 WoS29 |
| 2022 | Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., & Chen, J. (2022). Developing an integrative method and design guidelines for achieving systemic circularity in the construction industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 354, 16 pages. Scopus57 WoS48 |
| 2022 | Ng, S. T., Antwi Afari, P., Owusu-Manu, D. G., & Asumadu, G. (2022). Sustainable development factors governing the smart evolvement of developing countries. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Municipal Engineer, 175(4), 177-186. Scopus6 WoS6 |
| 2021 | Antwi-Afari, P., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Ng, S. T., & Asumadu, G. (2021). Modeling the smartness or smart development levels of developing countries’ cities. Journal of Urban Management, 10(4), 369-381. Scopus31 WoS24 |
| 2021 | Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., & Hossain, M. U. (2021). A review of the circularity gap in the construction industry through scientometric analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 298, 15 pages. Scopus127 WoS103 |
| 2021 | Antwi-Afari, P., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Simons, B., Debrah, C., & Ghansah, F. A. (2021). Sustainability guidelines to attaining smart sustainable cities in developing countries: A Ghanaian context. Sustainable Futures, 3, 8 pages. Scopus39 WoS30 |
| 2020 | Antwi-Afari, M. F., Li, H., Anwer, S., Yevu, S. K., Wu, Z., Antwi-Afari, P., & Kim, I. (2020). Quantifying workers’ gait patterns to identify safety hazards in construction using a wearable insole pressure system. Safety Science, 129, 15 pages. Scopus46 WoS44 |
| 2020 | Hossain, M. U., Ng, S. T., Antwi-Afari, P., & Amor, B. (2020). Circular economy and the construction industry: Existing trends, challenges and prospective framework for sustainable construction. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 130, 15 pages. Scopus549 WoS412 |
| 2020 | Owusu-Manu, D. G., Debrah, C., Oduro-Ofori, E., Edwards, D. J., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2020). Attributable indicators for measuring the level of greenness of cities in developing countries: lessons from Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3), 625-646. Scopus30 WoS25 |
| 2018 | Antwi-Afari, P., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Pärn, E., & Edwards, D. J. (2018). Exploratory investigation of challenges and expectations of innovative quantity surveyors and quantity surveying firms in Ghana. International Journal of Technology, 9(7), 1480-1489. Scopus6 WoS6 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Oteng, D., Omrany, H., Eshun, B. T. B., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2025). Towards a Circular Economy: A Pathway to Innovative Sustainable Waste Management in the Construction Industry. In Contributions to Economics (Vol. Part F4949, pp. 15-30). Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2025 | Eshun, B. T. B., Antwi-Afari, P., Omrany, H., & Oteng, D. (2025). Envisioning the Future: Transformative Pathway for a Sustainable Circular Economy in the Construction Industry. In Contributions to Economics (Vol. Part F4949, pp. 31-43). Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2025 | Omrany, H., Oteng, D., Eshun, B. T. B., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2025). Sustainability and Circular Economy in the Construction Industry: An Overview. In Contributions to Economics (Vol. Part F4949, pp. 45-57). Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2019 | Owusu-Manu, D., Debrah, C., Antwi-Afari, P., & Edwards, D. J. (2019). Barriers of Project Bond Initiatives in Infrastructure Financing in Ghana. In C. Aigbavboa, & W. Thwala (Eds.), The Construction Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Antwi-Afari, P., Oteng, D., Thomas Ng, S., Ato Ghansah, F., & Bao, Z. (2025). BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SYSTEMIC CIRCULARITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF METHODOLOGICAL TAXONOMIES. In K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, H. S. Jayasena, P. L. I. Wimalaratne, & G. A. Tennakoon (Eds.), World Construction Symposium (pp. 360-371). Department of Building Economics. DOI |
| 2022 | Antwi-Afari, P., Ng, S. T., Chen, J., Oluleye, B. I., Antwi-Afari, M. F., & Ababio, B. K. (2022). Enhancing the Decision-Making Process of Life Cycle Assessment Towards Circular Economy Measurement in the Construction Industry. In Global Challenges in a Disrupted World: Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Approaches in the Built Environment (pp. 490-502). Online: Western Sydney University Press. |
| 2022 | Ababio, B. K., Lu, W., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2022). Behavioral Attitudes of Construction Professionals Towards the Industry’s Waste Minimization Culture: A Component Analysis of Key Influential Factors. In Global Challenges in a Disrupted World: Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Approaches in the Built Environment. Online: Western Sydney University Press. |
| 2022 | Ababio, B. K., Lu, W., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2022). Behavioral Attitudes of Construction Professionals Towards the Industry’s Waste Minimization Culture: A Component Analysis of Key Influential Factors. In Global Challenges in a Disrupted World: Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Approaches in the Built Environment. Online: Western Sydney University Press. |
| 2022 | Oluleye, B. I., Chan, D. W. M., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2022). Closing the existing circularity gap in the building construction industry using artificial intelligence: A systematic review of literature. In Global Challenges in a Disrupted World: Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Approaches in the Built Environment (pp. 747-756). Online: Western Sydney University. DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Antwi-Afari, P. (2023). Developing a best practice model for attaining systemic circularity in product system design in the construction industry. (PhD Thesis, University of Hong Kong). |
| 2021 | Antwi-Afari, P. (2021). Exploring Sustainable Considerations of Smart Cities in Developing Countries: The Case Study of Kumasi city. (Master's Thesis, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology). |
| 2017 | Antwi-Afari, P. (2017). An Exploratory Investigation of Attribution Factors and Expectations of Innovation Champions of Quantity Surveying Firms in Ghana. (Undergraduate Dissertation). |
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PI. Innovative Strategies for Achieving Full Circularity in Construction: A Comprehensive Model for Sustainable Product Design (Worth: 10,000 AUD, 2024-2025)
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PI. Backfill for Stage 3 Curriculum Development for Adelaide University (Worth:15,000 AUD, 2024 - Present)
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PI. Research Fund for Developing a Circularity Assessment Model for the Construction Sector (Worth: 3000 AUD, 2024 - 2025)
Current Taught Courses
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BLDG 1001: Construction Communication and Building Construction Fundamentals
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BLDG 5005: Construction Contract Management
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BLDG 6801: Digital Design and Construction
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BLDG 6000: Construction Management Research
Previous Taught Courses
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CONMGNT 4001, Procurement for Construction, UoA
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CONMGNT 3008, Digital Coordination, UoA
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CONMGNT 2008, Digital Sustainability, UoA
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CONMGNT 7001, Research Dissertation, UoA
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
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| 2026 | Co-Supervisor | Optimizing Selection of Circular Timber Materials for Residential Construction in Adelaide: A Machine Learning-Based Tool | - | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Edmund Nduro |
| 2026 | Co-Supervisor | A Bim-Based Framework for Enhancing Lifecycle Circularity in Construction Projects | - | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Benjamin Baah |
| 2026 | Co-Supervisor | Blockchain and digital twin integrated platform for progress monitoring that facilitates emission reduction | - | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Krishni Ambagala |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Sustainable Automated Construction for Energy Self-Sufficiency and Cost-Effective Affordable Houses in South Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Danning Zhu |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Integrating Material and Information Flows for Sustainable Construction and Demolition Waste Management | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Qiaoqiao Yong |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | IoT Applications for Building Damage Prevention: LoRa-Based Mesh Networks for Early Detection of Maintenance Requirements in Building Cavities | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Mr Adam Hadji |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Member | Professional Engineer of Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana | Ghana |
| 2019 - ongoing | Member | Hong Kong Institution of Engineers | Hong Kong |
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | Ghana Institute of Construction | Ghana |
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
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| 2026 - ongoing | Editor | Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology | Adelaide University | United Kingdom |
| 2024 - 2025 | Editor | Buildings | MDPI, Buildings | Switzerland |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
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| 2024 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Archives of Civil Engineering | - |
| 2024 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation | - |
| 2023 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Smart and Sustainable Built Environment | - |
| 2023 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Sustainable Development | - |
| 2023 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances | - |
| 2023 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Sustainability | - |
| 2023 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Sustainable Production and Consumption | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | SN Applied Sciences | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Habitat International | - |
| 2022 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Resources, Conservation and Recycling | - |
| 2021 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology | - |
| 2020 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Frontiers in Engineering and Built Environment | - |
| 2020 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Journal of Cleaner Production | - |
| 2019 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | - |
| 2019 - ongoing | Review Board | Journal Review | Construction Economics and Building | - |
| 2019 - ongoing | Review Board | Conference Review | International Conference Of Project Management (ICPM) | - |
| 2019 - ongoing | Review Board | Conference Review | CIDB Postgraduate Conference | - |
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