Career Summary
Biography
Bernard Tuffour Atuahene holds MPhil., BSc (Hons) in Construction Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He practiced as a part-time Quantity Surveyor and Graduate Assistant after graduating from his undergraduate program. His Masters research focused on Organizational Culture in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Bernard joins the following professional bodies:
- Student Member, Australian Institute of Building
- Corporate Member, Ghana Institute of Construction
He is currently a Casual Academic and PhD researcher, investigating the application of big data in the construction process.
He has four conference and two journal publications in the areas of big data, organizational culture, building material, client-contractor relationship and disability friendly infrastructure.
Keywords
- Big Data
- Construction Management
- Organizational culture
- Qualitative Research
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Akan (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 330201 | Automation and technology in building and construction | 50 |
| 330202 | Building construction management and project planning | 50 |
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2018 - 30/4/2018 |
Casual Academic - Research Assistant Research Assistant for a grant funded project |
School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle Australia |
| 18/8/2014 - 30/6/2016 |
Graduate Assistant Lecture RE 156: Building Components and Finishes (January 2016 to May 2016) Assisted final year undergraduate students in writing their thesis. Assisted in teaching and marking of the following courses (August 2014 - May 2016):
|
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Department of Building Technology Ghana |
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2019 - 19/4/2019 |
Casual Administrative Assistant Designed and developed assessment instrument for HDR survey in the School of Architecture and Built Environment Analyzed the response from HDRs |
School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle | Australia Australia |
| 18/8/2014 - 31/3/2017 | Postgraduate Programs Assistant | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Department of Building Technology Ghana |
| 1/8/2013 - 31/3/2017 | Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Part Time) | Twinbrook Consult Ghana |
Teaching appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2013 - 31/7/2014 |
Teaching Assistant Assisted final year undergraduate students in writing their dissertation. Assisted in the lecturing and marking of the following courses:
|
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Department of Building Technology Ghana |
Awards
Scholarship
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
UNIPRS (Tuition Fees) The University of Newcastle |
| 2017 |
UNRS Central Scholarship The University of Newcastle |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARBE4310 |
Construction Business Strategy and Finance The University of Newcastle Marked assignments |
Marker | 24/2/2020 - 30/6/2020 |
| ARBE1305 |
Construction Technology, Sequencing and Representation The University of Newcastle Marked assignments Organized tutorials Answered questions on blackboard |
Marker & Tutor | 27/7/2020 - 31/12/2020 |
| ARBE1305 |
Construction Technology, Sequencing and Representation School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle Casual Academic (Marker and Tutor) |
Tutor and Marker | 16/7/2018 - 28/12/2018 |
| ARBE1305 |
Construction Technology, Sequencing and Representation The University of Newcastle Marked assignments Answered questions on discussion forum Organized and delivered tutorials Developed learning materials for students |
Tutor & Marker & Course Renewal Assistant | 26/7/2021 - 31/12/2021 |
| ARBE1305 |
Construction Technology, Sequencing and Representation School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle Casual Academic (Marker) |
Marker | 1/8/2017 - 29/12/2017 |
| ARBE4310 |
Construction Business Strategy and Finance The University of Newcastle Marked Assignments Designed H5P learning activities |
Marker | 22/2/2021 - 30/6/2021 |
| ARBE1305 |
Construction Technology, Sequencing and Representation The University of Newcastle Marked assignments Organized tutorials Answered questions on blackboard |
Marker & Tutor | 22/7/2019 - 31/12/2019 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Digital Capabilities in the Construction Industry', Emerging Debates in the Construction Industry, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon 126-148 (2023) [B1]
|
Nova | ||||||
Journal article (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Transformative role of big data through enabling capability recognition in construction', CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS, 41 208-231 (2023) [C1]
|
Nova | |||||||||
| 2023 |
Atuahene BT, Kanjanabootra S, Gajendran T, 'Mapping the Barriers of Big Data Process in Construction: The Perspective of Construction Professionals', Buildings, 13 1963-1963 [C1]
|
Nova | |||||||||
Mr Bernard Tuffour Atuahene
Contact Details
| bernardtuffour.atuahene@uon.edu.au | |
| Link | Research Networks |
