Prof. Edward Badu

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Dept: Construction Technology and Management
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Procurement and Project Management Corporate Social Responsibility Construction Project Finance Corporate Social Responsibility ...~more

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Publications

    Book(s)

    1. Owusu-Manu, D., and Badu, E. (2011), “Capital Structure, Investment Strategy and Financial Decisions: The Perspective of Large Construction Enterprises in Developing Countries” 1st Edition, Project No. 17163, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8443-1676-6

    Book Chapters

    1. Badu, E., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), “An Overview of Construction Activities in Kumasi” in “The Future of the Tree-Towards Development and Growth”. Ed. Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, 1st Edition. pp 270-289
    2. Osei, C. K., Aggor, R. and Badu, E. (2008), Technology Mediated Open and Distance Education (TechMODE) in Agricultural Education and Training for Improved Livelihoods; A Ghana Case Study. In Alluri, K. and Zachmann, R. (eds.) Technology Mediated and Improved Livelihoods in Sub Saharan Africa, pp 47-61, Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.

    Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

    1. Guribie, F.L., Owusu-Manu, D.-G., Badu, E. and Edwards, D.J. (2022), "Fuzzy synthetic evaluation of the systemic obstacles to personalizing knowledge flows within and across projects", Construction Innovation, https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-09-2021-0178
    2. Anzagira, L.F., Duah, D., Badu, E., Simpeh, E.K., Amos-Abanyie, S. and Marful, A. (2022), "Application of green building concepts and technologies for sustainable building development in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Ghana", Open House International https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-02-2022-0054
    3. Kukah, A.S.K., Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D.-G. and Edwards, D.J. (2022), "Motivations for engaging in PPP power projects in Ghana: comparison of the public and private sectors", International Journal of Energy Sector Management,  https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-09-2021-0002
    4. Aboagye, J.N., Kissi, E., Acheampong, A. & Badu, E. (2022), Assessment of competencies to promote best project management practices for road infrastructure projects in Ghana, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology,https://doi.o rg/10.1108/JEDT-07-2021-0378
    5. Kukah, A.S.K.,Owusu-Manu, D.-G.,Badu, E. & Edwards, D.J.(2022), Reasons for entering into Ghanaian public-private partnership (PPP) power projects, Journal of Engineering,Design and Technology,https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-11-202-0631
    6. Danso, F. O., Adinyira, E., Manu, P., Agyekum, K., Ahadzie, D. K., & Badu, E. (2022). The mediating influence of local cultures on the relationship between factors of safety risk perception and Risk-Taking behavioural intention of construction site workers. Safety science, 145, 105490.
    7. Guribie, F. , Owusu-Manu, D. , Badu, E. and Blay, A. (2021) How Project-Based Organizations Cultivate Learning in Projects: A Social-Constructivist Perspective. Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research, 9, 251-271. doi: 10.4236/jbcpr.2021.94016
    8. Anzagira, C. A., Owusu-Manu, D. G., & Badu, E. (2021). Towards A Classification Of Family-Owned Construction Firms In Ghana. European Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, 6(4).pp-147-170
    9. Anzagira, L. F., Duah, D. Y., & Badu, E. (2021). Awareness and Application of Green Building Concepts by Construction Industry Stakeholders of Sub-Saharan African Countries. Journal of Sustainable Development Studies, 14.pp1-32
    10. Anzagira, L. F., Duah, D., & Badu, E. (2019). A conceptual framework for the uptake of the green building concept in Ghana. Scientific African, 6, e00191.pp 1-11
    11. Agyekum, B., Kissi, E., Yamoah Agyemang, D., and Badu, E. (2018). Examining Barriers for the Utilization of Non-Traditional Cost Estimating Models in Developing Countries: Ghanaian Quantity Surveyors’ Perspectives. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Vol.16 pp.3-16.
    12. Asante, J., Kissi, E., and Badu, E. (2018). Factorial analysis of capacity-building needs of small-and medium-scale building contractors in developing countries: Ghana as a case study. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 25(1), 357-372.
    13. Badu, E., Kissi, E., Boateng, E. B., and Antwi-Afari, M. F. (2018). Tertiary Educational Infrastructural Development in Ghana: Financing, Challenges and Strategies. Africa Education Review, 1-17.
    14. Kissi, E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Badu, E., and Boateng, E. B. (2017). Factors affecting tender price in the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 22(3), 252-268.
    15. Kissi, E., Ahadzie, D. K., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Badu, E. (2017). Rethinking the challenges to the pricing of projects in the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 15(5), 700-719.
    16. Kissi, E., Boateng, E. B., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Badu, E. (2017). Principal component analysis of challenges facing the implementation of value engineering in public projects in developing countries. International Journal of Construction Management, 17(2), 142-150.
    17. Kissi, E., Ahadzie, D. K., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Badu, E. (2017). Exploring cost planning practices by Ghanaian construction professionals. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, 9(1), 83-93.
    18. Edwards, D. J., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Baiden, B., Badu, E., and Love, P. E. (2017). Financial distress and highway infrastructure delays. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 15(1), 118-132.
    19. Kissi E, E. Bannor Boateng, T. Adjei-Kumi and Badu E. (2016): Principal component analysis of challenges facing the implementation of value engineering in public projects in developing countries, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI:10.1080/ 15623599.2016.1233088
    20. Ofori-Kuragu, J. K., Baiden, B. K., and Badu, E. (2016). Key Performance Indicators for Project Success in Ghanaian Contractors. International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 5(1), 1-10.
    21. Ofori-Kuragu, J. K., Baiden, B., and Badu, E. (2016). Critical success factors for Ghanaian contractors. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 23(4), 843-865.
    22. Ofori-Kuragu, J. K., Baiden, B. K., and Badu, E. (2016). Performance measurement tools for Ghanaian contractors. International Journal of Construction Management, 16(1), 13-26.
    23. Offei I., Kissi E. and Badu E. (2016) Public Procurement Policies and Strategies for Capacity Building of SME Construction Firms in Ghana. International Journal of Procurement Management Vol 9, No 4 pp 455-472
    24. Kissi E., Adjei-Kumi T. and Badu E. (2016) Critical Barriers to the Practice of Effective Cost Planning in the Ghanaian Construction Industry, Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management, Vol 6, Issue.2, pp 8-15
    25. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D. J., Badu, E., Donkor-Hyiaman, K. A., and Love, P. E. D. (2015). Real Estate Infrastructure Financing in Ghana: Sources and Constraints. Habitat International, 50, 35-41.
    26. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K. A., Conway C., and Edwards, D. J., (2015) Innovative Finance Mechanisms for Delivery Sanitation Infrastructure, Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 13,238-258
    27. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D. J., Badu, E., and Adesi, M. (2015) Exploring the Inherent Estimating Risks in Quantity Surveying (QS) Consultancy Services Pricing, Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 13,170- 195
    28. Kissi E., Ahadzie, D., K. and Badu, E. (2015) Strategies for Improving Professional Project Management Practices in the Ghanaian Construction Industry, Journal of Construction Management, Vol. 30 pp 6-16
    29. Kissi E., Adjei-Kumi T. and Badu E.  (2015) Towards the Development of Tender Price Index for Effective Cost Planning in the Ghanaian Construction Industry, International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management p-ISSN: 2326-1080, e-ISSN: 2326-1102; 4(3): 73-79, doi:10.5923/j.ijcem.20150403.02
    30. Agyefi-Mensah, S., Post, J., van Egmond, E., Badu, E., and Mohammadi, M. (2015). The need for post-occupancy evaluation of public apartment buildings in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 13(2), 315-333.
    31. Orgen, N.K., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D.K. and Badu, E., (2015). Effect of Construction Business Relationship Situation on Design Service Delivery in Ghana. Engineering Management Research, 4(1), p.13.
    32. Orgen, N. K., Ahadzie, D. K., Ayarkwa, J., and Badu, E. (2015). The Nature of Supply Chain and Business Relationship in Construction Design Service Delivery in Ghana. Journal of, 2(6), 708-723.
    33. Danso, F.O., Badu, E., Ahadzie, D.K., Nani, G. and Manu, P., 2015. Towards a framework for the management of health, safety and well-being on adaptive-retrofit projects in Ghana.
    34. Owusu-Manu, D. G., Badu, E., Holt, G. D., and Edwards, D. (2015). Determinants of Management Innovation in the Ghanaian Construction Consulting Sector. Construction Economics and Building, 15(1), 75-88
    35. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J. Adesi M., Badu, E., and P.E.D Love (2015), “Attaining Fairness in Construction Cost Consultancy Pricing Services: A Case Study in Ghana, Journal of Engineering Design and Technology (Accepted forthcoming)
    36. Kissi, E., Ahadzie, D. K., and Badu, E. (2014). Constraints to the development of professional project management practices in the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 4(1), 791-808.
    37. Owusu-Manu, D. G., D. Holt, G., J. Edwards, D., and Badu, E. (2014). Determinants of trade credit supply among the Ghanaian construction sector. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 4(4), 368-383.
    38. Agyefi-Mensah, S; Post, J.M; van Egmond, E.L.C; Mohammadi, M; and Badu, E (2014). A typological analysis of public apartment buildings in Ghana, Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2014.898610
    39. Orgen, N, K, D, K Ahadzie, J Ayarkwa, and Badu E (2013) Conceptual models for assessing adversarial business relationship and improvement of engineering and design service delivery (EDSD) in Ghana, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation
    40. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Holt, G.D. (2013), “Factor Analysis of Strategic Issues Underpinning the Innovative Financing of Infrastructure”, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management ASCE, Vol. 139, No. 6, pp. 726–737. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE) CO.1943-7862.0000641
    41. Owusu-Manu, D., Afrane, S. K., Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., and Brown, M.  (2013), “Redefining Entrepreneurial Learning Paradigms within Developing Countries: A Case Study of Ghana”, Industry and Higher Education, Vol. 27, No 2, pp 1–12, doi: 10.5367/ihe.2013.0146
    42. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Brown, M. (2013), “Rural Infrastructure Development in the Volta Region of Ghana: Barriers and Interventions”, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction Vol. 18, No. 2. pp. 142-159 DOI 10.
    43. Lichtenstein, S., Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Holt, G. D. (2013), “Corporate Social Responsibility Architecture and Project Alignment. A Study of the Ghanaian Construction Industry”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 334-353
    44. Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., Owusu-Manu, D., and Brown M. (2012), “Barriers to Innovative Financing of Infrastructure Projects Delivery in Ghana”, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 253-273
    45. Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2012), “Trade-credit and supply chain delivery in the Ghanaian construction industry: analysis of vendor interactions with small to medium enterprises”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Management, Vol. 10, No.3, pp. 360-379
    46. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., Adesi, M. and Holt, G.D.  (2012), “Conceptualization of the Consultancy Pricing Paradox”, Structural Survey, Vol. 30, No. 4, pp. 357-378
    47. Oppong, R.A., and Badu, E. (2012), “Building Material References in warm-humid and hot-dry climates in Ghana”, Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 24-37
    48. Oppong, R.A., and Badu, E. (2012), “The Evaluation of Stabilize4d Earth (TEK) Block for Housing Provision and Construction in Ghana”, Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 104-118
    49. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Holt, G.D. (2011), “Innovative Financing (IF) of Infrastructure Projects Delivery in Ghana: Conceptual and Empirical Observations” Engineering Project Organization Journal. Vol. 2. No.2, pp. 1-14
    50. Owusu-Manu, D. Badu, E., and Edwards, D.J.  (2011), “The Development of a Procurement Management Framework in Ghana: A New Paradigm for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Education”, Industry and Higher Education, Vol. 25, No 4, pp. 289–305
    51. Ahadzie, D. K.  and Badu, E., (2011), “Success Indicators for Self-build Houses in Two Ghanaian Cities”, Journal of Science and Technology, JUST, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp 86-96
    52. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., and Otu-Nyarko, D. (2010), “Corporate Social Responsibility: The Perspective of the Ghanaian Construction Industry”, International Journal of Project Planning and Finance, Vol.1, No. 1, pp. 60-83
    53. Owusu-Manu, D., Adinyira, E., and Badu, E. (2010), “Rethinking Construction Project Management Curriculum Reforms: Integration with a Broader Discipline at the Undergraduate Level”, International Journal of Construction Project Management, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp 135-156, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA
    54. Osei-Tutu, E., Badu, E. and Owusu-Manu, D. (2010), “Exploring Corruption Practices in Public Procurement of Infrastructural Projects in Ghana”, International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp, 236-256 RMIT University, Australia, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
    55. Badu, E. and Owusu-Manu, D. (2010), “Improving Access to Construction Finance in Ghana: Empirical Descriptions of Constraints and Antidotes”, Journal of Business and Enterprise Development, University of Cape Coast, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp 111-129
    56. Assah-Kissiedu, M., Fugar F.D.K. and Badu, E. (2010) “Triggers of Disputes within the Ghanaian Construction Industry.” Journal of Construction, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 22-26
    57. Owusu, M.D. and Badu, E. (2009), “Determinants of Contractors’ Investment Finance Strategy in Ghana: Conceptual and Empirical Explanations”, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Vol. 14, No. 1 pp. 21 – 33, ISSN: 1366-4387 DOI: 10.1108/13664380 910942626 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
    58. Owusu, M.D. and Badu, E. (2009), “Finance Practices of Large Construction Firms in Ghana: Methodological Perspectives for Postgraduate Researchers”, PentVars Business Journal.  PUC. Vol. 5 No.4. Pp. 44-54, ISSN: 0855-9163
    59. Kessinger, J., Berge, Z.L., Aguti, J.N., Nakibuuka, D., Kajumbula, R., Basu, S., Essel, R., Badu, E., Owusu-Boateng, W., Saah, A.A. and Ahmad, J.H., 2009. Blogs as an Instructional Medium. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 11(2), pp.1-11.
    60. Nani, G., Adjei-Kumi, T. and Badu, E. (2009), “Proposed Procedure for Developing Standard Method of Measurement”, The Ghanaian Surveyor
    61. Essel, R., Badu, E., Owusu-Boateng, W. and Saah, A.A. (2009), “In-Service Training: An Essential Element in the Professional Development of Teachers”, Malaysia Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 55-64, ISSN: 1511-6433
    62. Owusu, M.D., Badu, E. and Edwards, D.J. (2008), “Conceptual Paradigm and Rethinking Project Finance Strategy for Highway Projects Financing in Ghana”, PentVars Business Journal, PUC. Vol. 3    No.3. Pp. 85-93, ISSN: 0855-9163
    63. Owusu, M.D., Badu, E. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2008), “Short Essay on Empirical Finance Research: Current Trends and a Call for Future Studies”, PentVars Business Journal, PUC. Vol. 4 No.4. pp. 71-87, ISSN: 0855-9163
    64. Nani, G., Edwards, P.J., Adjei-Kumi, T., Badu, E. and Amoah, P. (2008), “Customisation and Desirable Characteristics of a Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works in Ghana”, The Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, Vol. 8, No. 2., pp. 30-40, www.aiqs.com.au/Publications/AJCB/index.asp
    65. Nani, G., Adjei-Kumi, T. and Badu, E. (2008), “Classifying Construction Works for the Purpose of Measurement”, The Ghana Surveyor, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp.41-51
    66. Tuuli, M. M., Baiden, B. K. and Badu, E. (2007) “Assessment and Enforcement of Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts in Ghana” Structural Survey, Vol. 25 No. 3/4, pp.204-219, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 0263-080X (Best 2007 Emerald Award Winning Paper)
    67. Baiden, B. K., Badu, E. and Menz, F. Z. (2005) “Exploring the barriers to the use and Potential of Timber for Housing Construction in Ghana”, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 19 (2005), pp. 347-352. Available via www.sciencedirect.com, www.elsevier.com/locate/conbuidmat
    68. Badu, E. and Amoah, P. (2004).  “An Integrated Approach to Mark-Up Determination for Large Building Contractors in Ghana”, Journal of University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Vol. 4
    69. Badu, E., Amoah, P., and Frimpong-Gyamfi, G. (2004).  “Risk Sharing in Ghanaian Construction Contracts”, The Ghana Surveyor, Issue 1, pp. 1- 12.
    70. Badu, E. (2003).  “The Human Resource Base of Construction Firms in Ghana”, Journal of Construction Management, (NICMAR), India, Vol. XVIII No. IV, pp. 23-34.
    71. Badu, E., and Amoa-Abban, K. (2003).  “Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Settlement of Construction Disputes in Ghana”, Journal of Construction Management (NICMAR), India, Volume 18, No.1, pp. 1 – 17
    72. Badu, E. and Yamamoto, K. (1993).  “Risk Management in International Contracting – A Japanese Approach”, Journal of Construction Management (NICMAR), India, April, 1993, Volume 8, No.1, pp. 29-35.
    73. Badu, E. and Yamamoto, K. (1993).  “The Possibility of Introducing Value Engineering Concept in the Ghanaian Construction Industry”, The Ghana Engineer, Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineers.  September 1993, Volume 13, No.2, pp. 33-38.

    Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

    1. Oteng D., Ansah M. K., Kissi E., and Badu E., (2018) Barriers to the adoption of Building Information Modelling in Developing Countries: The Case of Ghana 1st International Conference on Construction Futures (ICCF) at: Wolverhampton, UK
    2. Kissi E., Adjei-Kumi T. and Badu E. (2016) A Conceptual Framework Towards the Development of Tender Price Index.  40th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference of Radical Innovation in the Built Environment, Australia, July,6-8, ISSN 2204-9029. pp.423-433
    3. Kissi E., Adjei-kumi T. and Badu E. (2015) Critical Barriers to the Practice of Effective Cost Planning in the Ghanaian Construction Industry, In Sheriff M. and Kriengsak P., 6th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management in Gold Coast, Australia, September 2-4, 2015, pp 291-302
    4. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Agyekum, K., and Akom, J.B (2015), “Rethinking Research Utilization in the Built Environment: A Critical Look at Push and Pull Factors” (Accepted forthcoming) ICIDA 2015)
    5. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Agyekum, K. and Akom, J.B. (2015) Putting research into practice: exploring the inherent challenges of research uptake in the built environment faculties in Ghana in: Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10-12 August 2015, Accra, Ghana, 993-1011
    6. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Yeboah, A., and Darko, A. (2015), “Perspectives of Construction Business Marketing Strategies of SME Contracting Firms in Ghana” (Accepted forthcoming) ICIDA 2015)
    7. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., and Donkor, S. (2015), “Anatomy of Factors Affecting Small Building Contractors Business Failure in Ghana” (Accepted forthcoming) ICIDA 2015)
    8. Kissi E, Nani G, and Badu, E. (2015) Exploring the Causes of Price Differentials of Three Major Construction Products in Ghana. 2nd International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Technological Innovation for Accelerated National Growth and Development, October, 28 - 30, at Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana
    9. Danso, F. O., Badu, E., Ahadzie, D. K., and Manu, P. (2015). Health and Safety Issues and Mitigation Measures Relating to Adaptive-Retrofits Projects: Literature Review and Research Implications for the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Management, 559, 568.
    10. Douh, S., Badu, E., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Adiniyira, E. (2013). An appraisal of challenges facing competitive tendering implementation in public works procurement in chad republic. In West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference pp. 123-133
    11. Orgen, N. K., Ahadzie, D. K, Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2012), “Adversarial Relationship in Construction and Engineering Delivery: Discords, Disputes and Conflicts”, In: Badu, E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D. and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds) Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana
    12. Orgen, N. K., Ahadzie, D. K., Ayarkwa, J., and Badu, E. (2012). An integrated supply chain relationship management theoretical framework for improving engineering and design service delivery (EDSD) to building contractors in Ghana. In S. Laryea, S. A. Agyepong, R. Leiringer, and W. Hughes (Eds.), West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference 24-26 July 2012 Abuja, Nigeria (Vol. 2, p. 1191).
    13. Agyefi-Mensah, S., Post, J.M., Egmond-de Wilde De Ligny, E. C. L. V., Badu, E. and Mohammadi, M., (2012), “Towards Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Africa: Design Principles and Strategies for Lifespan-Based Building Performance” In: Badu, E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D. and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds) Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana
    14. Danso, F. O., Badu, E., and Ahadzie, K. D. (2012). The preference of Ghanaian contractors in providing occupational health and safety items; an exploratory study. In Procs 4th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference (pp. 483-493).
    15. Orgen, N. K., Ahadzie, D. K, Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2012), “Adversarial Relationship in Construction and Engineering Delivery: Discords, Disputes and Conflicts”, In: Badu, E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D. and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds) Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana
    16. Danso, F.O., Badu, E. and Ahadzie, D.K. (2011), “Casual Workers Preference of Occupational Health and Safety Items on Construction Sites in Ghana” Proceedings of West African Built Environment Research Conference, Accra, Ghana, July 19-21, pp. 43-53.
    17. Orgen, N. K., Ahadzie, D. K., Ayarkwa, J., and Badu, E. (2011). An Integrated Relationship and Supply Chain Management Framework for improving Engineering and Design Service Delivery to Building Contractors in Ghana. In West Africa Built Environment Research (Waber) Conference 19-21 July 2011 Accra, Ghana (p. 119).
    18. Assah-Kissiedu, M., Fugar F.D.K. and Badu, E. (2010) “Triggers of Disputes Within the Ghanaian Construction Industry.” Proceedings of the 5th Environmental Conference of Schools of Construction of South Africa (ASOCSA), Durban, South Africa, 18-20 July, 2010
    19. Badu, E. and Owusu-Manu, D. and Adinyira, E. (2010), “Exploring the Contextual and Logical Dimensions of Procurement Management Curriculum (PMC)” In: Fugar and Adinyira (Eds) Procs 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Built Environment, 3-4th June 2010, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, Vol. 1, pp 144-173, ISBN: 978-9988-1-3859-2
    20. Owusu, M.D., Badu, E. and Edwards, D.J. (2008), “Equipment Acquisition Finance Practices of Large Construction Contractors Operating in Ghana: Problems and Strategies for Improvement”. In: Marx, H. (Ed) Procs CIDB Conference, 16-18 March, University of Free State, Bloemfontein-South Africa Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).
    21. Owusu, M. D., Edwards, D.J, Badu, E., and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2007), “Methodological Issues Related to Firms Financing Research”. In: Fadare Wale and Abiodun Adesanya (Eds) Procs International Conference on Sustainable Built and Natural Environment, 17 -19 January, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, Vol.1 Pp 91-101
    22. Owusu, M. D., Badu, E., Edwards, D.J, and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2007), “Towards Bridging the “Financing Gap” in Construction Firms in Ghana with Special Reference to Capital Equipment Acquisition Finance”. In: Hughes, W (Ed) Procs 25th Construction Management and Economics Conference Proceedings, 16-18 July, University of Reading, UK. Construction Management and Economics, Vol. 2
    23. Owusu, M. D., Badu, E., Edwards, D.J, and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2007), “Finance for Non-Financial Construction Managers: Empirical Analysis of Financial Variables that Influence Acquisition Decision-Making Process”. In: Boyd, D (Ed) Procs 23rd ARCOM Annual Conference, 3 -5 September 2007, University of Ulster, Belfast UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol.2, Pp 567-576
    24. Owusu, M.D., Badu, E., and Edwards, D.J. (2007), “Empirical Analysis of Construction Managers’ Proficiency in Financial Decision-Making”. In: Egbu, C. O and Tong, M.K.L (Eds) Procs 3rd Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers in the Built and Natural Environment (PRoBE), 20-22 November 2007, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, pp. 391-400
    25. Laryea, S., Badu, E. and Dontwi, I. K. (2007), “The Price of Risk in Construction Projects: Contigency Approximation Model (CAM) “Proceedings of International Conference on Construction Engineering and Management, ICCPM/ICCEM 2007, Singapore, Session 16
    26. Edum-Fotwe, F.T., Badu, E., Ling, F.Y., Thorpe, A., and McCaffer, R. (2004). “Cultivating Virtual Leadership in AEC Project Environments”, Proceedings of Construction Institute’s Research Council of ASCE 2004 Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management on Construction, 24th to 26th March 2004 at Hilton head, South Carolina, USA, pp. 78-87.
    27. Badu, E. and Amoah, P. (2003).  “Quantity Surveying in Education in Ghana”, The Ghana Institution of Surveyors, in conjunction with the Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors and the International Cost Engineering Council (Region 3- Africa) International Conference, July 7-10 2003 at Accra.  Published in INTERNATIONAL ROUNDUP: The Electronic Journal of the International Cost Engineering Council (www.icec@coste.org) and reprinted in the GhIS. Quantity Surveying Divisional Newsletter, Issue 1 – 2003.
    28. Badu, E. and Amoah, P. (2002).  “Development Control in Urban Ghana:  Relevance and Problems”, Sub-Regional Training Workshop on Urban Land Planning and Management organized by Institute of Local Government Studies, Accra, May – 29th May, 2002.
    29. Badu, E. and Amoah, P. (1999).  “Professional Development for Practicing Quantity Surveyors and Builders”, International Association for Professional Management of Construction (IAPMC) Conference, Sydney, September, 1999.
    30. Badu, E. (1994). A comparative study of organization and management of Japanese and Ghanaian construction industries.
    31. Badu, E., Wada, K. and Yamamoto, K. (1993).  “Analysis of Rhythmical Unsynchronized Time Space Diagram by Linear Programming”, Proceedings of the 7th CIB W-65.  Symposium ’93, September 1993 Volume 1, pp 353-359.

    Keynote and Discussion Papers

    1. Badu, E. and Owusu-Manu, D. (2010), “Advancing Ghana’s Rural Economy through Strategic Policy Improvements within National Development Context”, Keynote paper delivered at the 2nd Annual Public Lecture Series on National Development. Organized by Sunyani Polytechnic
    2. Nani, G., Adjei-Kumi, T., Badu, E. and Amoah, P. (2007), “Notes on Method of Measurement: Special Methods Adopted in Ghana for Measurement using SMM6 and SMM7 and Recommendations for SMM7”, The Quantity Surveyor, July-December, 2007, Pp. 14-26 

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