Publications
(A) Authored Books and Monographs
1. Boateng, F., Owusu-Manu, D., Adesi, M. (2016), “Corporate Governance Practices of Management and Engineering Consulting Firms In Ghana: An Empirical Study Grounded In Theory” ISBN:978-9988-2-3817-9, Kobina Eshun Publishers: Accra
2. Opoku, D.J., Owusu-Manu, D. and Agyekum, K. (2016), “Global Mindset Factors Affecting Performance of Foreign Contractors” LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, pp. 92. ISBN-10: 3659856556 ISBN-13: 978-3-659-85655-6.
3. 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.
4. Boadu, P., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), “Entrepreneurial Intentions of Built-Environment Students in Ghana” 1st Edition, Project No. 17191, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8383-9288-2.
5. Amoako-Atta, K., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), “Asset structure and its Implications on Project Performance” 1st Edition, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8443-92882845-5
(B) Book Chapters
1. Owusu-Manu D., Debrah C., Antwi-Afari P., Edwards D.J. (2020). Barriers of Project Bond Initiatives in Infrastructure Financing in Ghana. In: Aigbavboa C., Thwala W. (eds) The Construction Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. CIDB 2019, Springer, Cham, pp. 12-21. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26528-1_2
2. Darko, A., Chan, A. P. C., Owusu-Manu, D. G., Gou, Z, and Man, J. C. F. (2019), Adoption of green building technologies in Ghana. Green building development in the third world, Springer International Publishing.
3. 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
(C) Book Reviews
1. Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), September 4), [Review of the book Project Finance in Construction: A Structured Guide to Assessment by Anthony Merna, Yang Chu and Faisal Fahad Al-Thani], Wiley-Blackwell Publishers, London, 174 pp. Hardcover, ISBN 978-1-4443-3477-7, International Journal of Project Planning and Finance, Vol. 2, No.1, pp 113-115
(D) Position Papers
1. Owusu-Manu, D. (2012), “Enhancing Security in Africa to boost Intra-African Trade through Entrepreneurship”, Position paper submitted to and delivered at the 2nd Model Africa Union Summit at the Accra International Conference Centre on 25th May 2012
(E) Selected Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers
1. Mensah-Sackey, D., Owusu-Manu, D., Asiedu, O.A., and Jehuri, A.B., D.J, (2020), Analysis of Latent Impeding Factors to Solar Photovoltaic Investments in Ghana International Journal of Energy Sector Management DOI 10.1108/IJESM-08-2019-0005
2. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F.A., Darko, A.., and Asiedu, O.A. (2020), Service Quality of Insurance in Complex Project Deals in the Construction Industry in Ghana, International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation DOI 10.1108/IJBPA-09-2019-0078
3. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F.A., Darko, A.., Asiedu, O.A, and Edwards. D.J (2020), Exploring Insurable and Non-Insurable Risk on Complex Project Deals in the Construction Industry in Ghana, Journal of Engineering Design and Technology DOI 10.1108/JEDT-10-2019-0265
4. Ghansah, F.A., Owusu-Manu, D., and Ayarkwa, J. (2020), Project Management Processes in the Adoption of Smart Building Technologies: A Systematic Review of Constraints, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment DOI 10.1108/SASBE-12-2019-0161
5. Amo-Asamoah, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F.A., Asumadu, G. Edwards, D.J. (2020), Potential for Waste to Energy Generation of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana, International Journal of Energy Sector Management (Accepted-forthcoming)
6. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F.A., Asare, E., and Edwards, D.J (2020), Factors Determining Retirement Decisions of Construction Workers in Ghana, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction (Accepted-forthcoming)
7. Owusu-Manu, D., Ghansah, F.A., Edwards, D.J., and Asare, E., (2020), Appraising the Effects of Retirement Education and Retirement Schemes on Retirement Decision Making of Ghanaian Construction Workers, Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction (Accepted-forthcoming)
8. Owusu-Manu, D., Asiedu, O.A., Ghansah, F.A., Tagoe, D.S.N., and Edwards, D.J., Birch, A. (2020), Assessing the Policy Provisions and Institutional Behavioural Factors Influencing Rail Infrastructure Financing in Developing Countries with Special Reference to Ghana, Journal of Infrastructure Systems (1stAccepted-forthcoming)
9. Ghansah, F. A., Owusu-Manu, D., Ayarkwa, J., Darko, A. and Edwards, D. J. (2020) Underlying Indicators for Measuring Smartness of Buildings in the Construction Industry, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (1stAccepted-forthcoming)
10. Owusu-Manu, D., Kukah., A.S.K, Edwards, D.J, and Pärn, E.A., and Hatem, E (2020), Exploring strategies to reduce moral hazard and adverse selection of Public-Private-Partnership Construction Projects in developing countries: Case study of Ghana" Built Environment Project and Asset Management (Accepted-forthcoming)
11. Ghosh, A., Edwards, D., Hosseini, M. Reza, Owusu-Manu, D. and Aigbavboa, C. (2020) "Patterns and trends in internet of things (IoT) Research: Future applications in the construction industry” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (1st Accepted-forthcoming)
12. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K., Reza Hosseini, M. and Obiri-Yeboah, E. (2019), "Housing attributes and relative house prices in Ghana", International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. 37 No. 5, pp. 733-746. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-01-2019-0003
13. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D., Mohammed, A., Thwala, W. and Birch, T. (2019), "Short run causal relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and infrastructure development", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 6, pp. 1202-1221. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-04-2019-0100
14. Adesi, M., Owusu-Manu, D., and Boateng, F. (2019), “Segmentation of Quantity Surveying Professional Services for Focus Strategy and Diversification" Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 294-308, DOI 10.1108/JFMPC-09-2018-0052
15. Owusu-Manu, D., Jehuri, A.B., Edwards, D.J, Boateng, F. and Asumadu, G., (2019), The Impact of Infrastructure Development on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa with Special Focus on Ghana" Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-09-2018-0050
16. Boateng, F., Owusu-Manu, D., Adesi, M., Parn, E.A, and Edwards, D.J. (2019), Aligning Strategic Objectives to Corporate Governance Objectives in Construction Professional Service Firms Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp.10-25
17. Donkor-Hyiaman, KA. Parn, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D. J. and Aigbavboa, C. (2019), Pension Reforms, Risk Transfer and Housing Finance Innovations, Journal of Housing and the Built Environment https://doi.org/10.1007/s10901-019-09698-4
18. Kulkarni, S., Edwards, D.J. Chapman, C., Reza Hosseini, M., Owusu-Manu, D, (2019) "A preliminary mechanical design evaluation of the Wikispeed car: for light-weighting implications", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 17, No: 1, pp.230-249, https:// doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-09-2018-0154
19. Boadi, J.M., Bondinuba, F. K., Eyiah, A.L, Owusu-Manu, D. (2019), Modeling the Relationship between Risks and the Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Ghana, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, ISSN (Paper)2222-1700 ISSN (Online)2222-2855. 10.7176/JESD/10-12-11 Vol.10, No.12, pp. 103-111
20. Owusu- Manu, D., Asiedu, O.R, Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., Edwards, D.J., M. Reza Hossein, and Abuntori, P. A (2019), An Assessment of Mortgage Loan Default Propensity in Ghana” International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation https://doi.org/10.1108/ IJBPA-01-2019-0003
21. Roberts, C., Edwards, D.J., Reza Hosseini, M., Mateo Garcia, M. and Owusu-Manu, D., (2019), Post-Occupancy Evaluation: A Critical Review of Literature, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-09-2018-0390
22. Owusu-Manu, D., Kukah, A.S.K., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2019), An Assessment of the Level of Emotional Intelligence Attributes of Undergraduate Built Environment Students in Developing Countries, Industry and Higher Education 1–8 DOI: 10.1177/0950422218798551
23. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Pärn, E.A., Asiedu, O.R., Aboagye, A., (2018) "Determinants of mortgage price affordability: a study of Ghana", International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Vol. 11, No.: 4, pp.734-751, https://doi.org/10.1108/ IJHMA-11-2017-0094
24. Bondinuba, F.K., Opoku, A., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. (2018) "Stimulating growth and improving the delivery of housing microfinance interventions: An analysis of critical demand factors", Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp.238-252, https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-04-2017-0019
25. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J, Kukah, A.S.K., Parn, E.A, Hatem, G, Reza Hosseini, M., (2018) "An empirical examination of moral hazards and adverse selection on PPP projects: A case study of Ghana", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 16 Issue: 6, pp.910-924, https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-01-2018-0001
26. Owusu, E.K., Chan, A.P.C, Owusu–Manu, D., Ameyaw, E.E., and Osei-Kyei, R., (2018), Contemporary Review of Anti-Corruption Measures in the Construction Project Management, Project Management Journal, Vol. 50 No. pp. 1–17 DOI: 10.1177/8756972818808983 journals.sagepub.com/home/pmx
27. Owusu-Manu, D., Kukah, A.S.K, Edwards, D.J., Pärn, E.A., and Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2018), Causal relationships of moral hazard and adverse selection of Ghanaian Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) construction projects, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 16 No: 3, pp.439-460, https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-12-2017-0137
28. Owusu-Manu, D., Parn, E.P., Kutin-Mensah, E.K., Edwards, D.J. (2018), Power Infrastructure Sector Reforms, Power Generation and Private Investments: Empirical Evidence from Ghana’s Power Sector ASCE Journal of infrastructure Systems Vol. 24, No. 3, pp.1-24 https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29IS.1943-555X.0000423
29. Antwi-Afari, M.F., Li, H., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Owusu-Manu, D., Seo, J., and Wong, ,A.Y.L., (2018), Identification of Potential Biomechanical Risk Factors for Low Back Disorders during Repetitive Rebar Lifting, Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, Vol. 18 No.: 2, pp. 2016-226 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-05-2017-0048
30. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J, Pärn, E.A Antwi-Afari, M.F Aigbavboa, C., (2018) "The knowledge enablers of knowledge transfer: a study in the construction industries in Ghana", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 16 Issue: 2, pp.194-210, https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-02-2017-0015
31. Adesi, M., Owusu-Manu, D. and Murphy, R (2018), “Strategic Competences for Pricing Professional Quantity Surveying Consultancy Services” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Vol. 25 No: 3, pp.458-474, https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2016-0264
32. Owusu-Manu, D., Antwi-Afari, P., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2018), Expanding Understanding on Attributes of Innovation Champions: Firms and Individual Perspectives of Professional Quantity Surveying Firms, American Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 178-184 doi: 10.11648/j.ajce.20180606.11
33. Owusu-Manu, D., Antwi-Afari, P., Edwards, D.J., Parn, E.A., Hatem, E. and Aigbavboa, C. (2018), Exploratory Investigation into the Challenges and Expectations of Innovative Quantity Surveying Firms in Ghana, International, Journal of Technology (2018) 7: 611-620 /DOI: https://doi.org/10.14716/ijtech.v9i7.2457
34. Owusu-Manu, D., Addy, M.N., Agyekum, K., and Aidoo, C. (2018), Exploring the Critical Success Factors of Ghanaian Built Environment Consulting Firms, International Journal of Construction Project Management, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp.1-16, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISSN: 1944-1436
35. Owusu-Manu, D., Torku, A. Addy, M.N., Pärn, E., and Edwards, D.J. (2017) “An Empirical Assessment of Innovation Practices of Quantity Surveying Firms in Ghana”, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation Vol. 7 No. SI (1), pp. 1843-1858, https://journals.co.za/content/journal/jcpmi_v7_supp1
36. Ameyaw, E.E., Parn, E., Chan, A. P.C, Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Darko, A. (2017),”Corrupt practices in the construction industry: a survey of Ghanaian experience” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, Vol. 33 No. 6, pp. 05017006-1-11 DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000555
37. Ameyaw, E.E., Chan, A. P.C, and Owusu-Manu, D. (2017), “Critical Factors for Attracting Private Sector Participation in Water Supply Projects in Developing Countries: Survey of Experts”, Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 35-61-http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JFM-06-2016-0027
38. Edwards, D.J., Owusu-Manu, D., Baiden, B.K., Badu, E. and Love, P.E.D. (2017), “Financial Distress and Highway Infrastructure Delays” Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 15 No. 1 pp. 118-132 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-02-2016-0006
39. Darko, A., Chan, A. P.C, Owusu-Manu, D., and Ameyaw, E.E. (2017), “Drivers for Implementing Green Building Technologies: An International Survey of Experts” Journal of Cleaner Production doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.01.043.
40. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J, Kutin-Mensah, E.K. Parn, E. A., Kilby, A., and Love, P.E.D. (2017), “The Impact of Socio-Political and Economic Environments on Private Sector Participation in Energy Infrastructure Delivery”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 15 No. 2 pp. 166-180 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-02-2016-0007
41. Owusu-Manu, D., and Kukah, A.S. (2017), “Motivation Factors of Public and Private Sectors Engaging in Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Construction Projects in Ghana” Journal of Built Environment, Vol. 1 No. 1 pp. 57-85
42. Owusu-Manu, D., Pärn, E.A., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., Edwards, D.J., and Blackhurst, K. (2016), “The Relative Importance of Mortgage Pricing Determinants in Mortgage Affordability in Ghana: An Ex Post Attribution”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 563 - 579 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-06-2014-0040
43. Ofori-Asamoah, E., Donaldy, R., and Owusu-Manu, D., (2016), “Impact of Share Pricing On Financial Performance of Rural and Community Banks in Ghana” International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 7, No. 10, pp. 91-101
44. Bondinuba, F. K., Nimako, S. G., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Conway, C. and Love, P.E.D (2016), “Antecedents of Supplier Relationship Quality (SRQ) in the Construction Supply Chain” International Journal of Construction Supply Chains Management, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 1-18, DOI: 10.14424/ijcscm601016-01
45. Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2016), “Another Look at Housing Finance in Africa: The Anatomy of Pension Asset-Backed Housing Financing” International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis Vol. 9 No. 1 pp. 20-46 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-05-2014-0014
46. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J. Adesi M., Badu, E., and P.E.D Love (2016), “Attaining Fairness in Construction Cost Consultancy Pricing Services: A Case Study in Ghana, Journal of Engineering Design and Technology Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 678-698 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/JEDT-01-2015-0002
47. Chan, A. P.C, Darko, A., Ameyaw, E.E., and Owusu-Manu, D., (2016), “Barriers Affecting the Adoption of Green Building Technologies, ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering (IN PRESS)
48. Ameyaw, E.E., Chan, A. P.C, and Owusu-Manu, D., (2016), Critical Factors for Attracting Private Sector Participation in Water Supply Projects in Developing Countries: Survey of Experts, Journal Facilities Management (IN PRESS)
49. Antwi-Afari, M.F., Parn, E., Owusu-Manu, D., and Edwards, D.J (2016), Conceptualization of the Absorptive Capability Paradox in Technology Transfer Projects: A Study of the Ghanaian Construction Industry, Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 14. No.2, No.2, pp. 57-78
50. Darko, A., Owusu- Manu, D., Parn, E. and Edwards, D.J. (2016), “Identifying Potential Critical Risks in the Construction Supply Chain – An Empirical study in Ghana”, Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 14, No. 2 No.2, pp. 79-100
51. Chan, A. P.C, Darko, A., Ameyaw, E.E., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2016), “A Barriers Affecting the Adoption of Green Building Technologies, ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000507 , 04016057, pp. 1-12
52. Ofori-Kuragu, K., Owusu-Manu, D., and Ayarkwa, J. (2016), The Case For The Construction Industry Council, Ghana, Journal of Construction in Developing Countries Vol 21, No. 2, pp. (Accepted forthcoming) (IN PRESS)
53. Owusu-Manu, D., and Edwards, D.J. (2016), Financial Distress Related Causes of Project Delays in the Ghanaian Construction Industry Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology (Accepted forthcoming)
54. Adesi., M., Owusu-Manu, D., and Badu, E (2015) “Rethinking Methodology in Project Management Consulting Context”, International Journal of Construction Project Management Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1-18
55. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Quaigrain, R. (2015), “Barriers Constraining Management Innovation (MI) Adoption in the Ghanaian Construction Consulting Sector: A Case Study”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology Vol. 13, No. 4. pp. 612-631 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-10-2014-0067
56. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A., Conway, C. and Edwards, D.J., (2015), Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Delivering Sanitation Infrastructure In Ghana Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 13, No. 2015, pp. 238-258
57. Ameyaw, C., Adjei-Kumi, T., and Owusu-Manu, D., (2015), “Exploring Value for Money (VfM) Assessment Methods of Public-Private Partnership Projects in Ghana – A Theoretical Framework” Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction Vol. 20, No. 3. pp. 268-285 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-01-2015-0003
58. Owusu-Manu, D., Badu, E., Gary D. Holt, Edwards, D.J., (2015), “Determinants of Management Innovation in the Ghanaian Consulting Sector” Construction Economics and Building, Vol. 15, No.1, pp. 75-88.
59. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Afrane, S. K., Dontwi, I.K and Laycock, P. (2015), “Professional doctoral scholarship in Ghana: a case study of the CDT–BEPS framework”, Industry and Higher Education, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 197-208, IP Publishing
60. 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, Vol. 50, No. 12, pp. 35–41 Science Direct
61. Ofori-Boadu, A.N., Shofoluwe, M.A., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J and Holt, D.G. (2015), ‘Analysis of U.S Commercial Buildings Energy Programs’, Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 1-15 Emerald Publishing
62. Ameyaw, E.E., Chan, A. P.C, and Owusu-Manu, D. (2015), “Domestic private sector participation in small-town water supply services in Ghana: Reflections on experience and policy implications” Public Organization Review, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 175–192 DOI10.1007/s11115-013-0266-3, Springer
63. Ameyaw, E.E., Chan, A. P.C, Owusu-Manu, D., and Coleman, E. (2015), “A Fuzzy Model for Evaluating Risk Impacts on Variability between Contract Sum and Final Account in Government-Funded Construction Projects”, Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 45-69
64. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Badu, E., and Adesi, M. (2015), Exploring the Inherent Estimating Risks in Quantity Surveying (QS) Consultancy Services Provision’ Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.13, No. 2015, pp. 170-195.
65. Owusu-Manu, D., Holt, G.D., Edwards, D.J., and Badu, E., (2014), “Determinants of Trade Credit Supply among the Ghanaian Construction Sectors”, Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 368-383
66. Owusu-Manu, D., Afrane, S. K., and Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. (2014), “Towards Developing Trade Credit Policies in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: An Analysis of Constraints, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 5, No. 8, pp. 166-180
67. Afrane, S. K., Owusu-Manu, D., Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. and Bondinuba, K.F. (2014), ‘Towards Innovative Housing Financing in Ghana: An Evidence-Based from South Africa’s Pension Housing Financing System’ Public Policy and Administration Research Vol. 4. No. 4, pp. 97-110
68. Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J, Holt, G.D., and Prince, C., (2014), “Industry and Higher Education Integration: A Focus on Quantity Surveying Practice, Industry and Higher Education Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 27-37
69. Afrane, S. K., Owusu-Manu, D., and Adesi, M (2014), “Infusion of TQM in Management Consulting Professional Training in Ghana: Exploring Key Strategic Issues’, International Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 2, No.1, pp. 44-60
70. 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
71. 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. 105-116 (doi: 10.5367/ihe.2013.0146
72. Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Adesi, M., and Lichtenstein, S. (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 10.1108/JFMPC-11-2012-0040
73. Lichtenstein, S., Badu, E., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., and Holt, G. D. (2013), “Corporate Social Responsibility Architecture and CSR Project Alignments within the Construction Industry”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 334-353
74. Dogbegah, R., Omoteso, K. and Owusu-Manu, D. (2013), “A Qual-Quant (q2) Method for Exploring and Appraising Project Management Competency Requirements for Managing Large Projects in Ghana”, International Journal of Construction Project Management Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 135-158
75. Owusu-Agyekum, K., Owusu-Manu, D., and Evans, R., (2012), “Financial Risk Management- Evidences from Four UK Oil and Natural Gas Companies” International Journal of Project Planning and Finance, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 36-75
76. Badu, E., Edwards, D.J., Holt, G. D. 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
77. 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
78. 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
79. Ofori-Boadu, A. N., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J. and Holt, G.D. (2012), “Exploration of Management Practices for LEED Projects: Lessons from Successful Green Building Contractors”, Structural Survey, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 145 - 162
80. 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
81. Dogbegah, R. Owusu-Manu, D., and Omoteso, K. (2011), “A Principal Component Analysis of Project Management Competencies for the Ghanaian Construction Industry”, Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Building Vol. 11, No.1 (2011), pp. 26-40.
82. 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
83. 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 (1) pp. 60-83
84. Owusu-Manu, D., Adinyira, E., 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 Issue 2, pp 135-156, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA
85. 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 (2) pp, 236-256 RMIT University, Australia, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
86. 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 (1) pp 111-129
87. 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 (1), Pp. 21 – 33, ISSN: 1366-4387 DOI: 10.1108/13664380910942626 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
88. 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
89. 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
90. 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
(G) Seminar/Workshop Papers (unpublished)
1. Owusu, M.D. and Adinyira, E. (2008), “Researching “Building Production Processes” Methodological Perspective”, In: Olusola, K.O & Ata, O. (Eds.) Technical Paper, Proceedings of 3rd National Workshop, 25th -26th June 2008. The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Department of Building, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
(H) Keynote and Discussion Papers (unpublished)
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. Osei-Tutu, E. and Owusu, M.D. (2009), “Emerging Oil and Gas Industry: Opportunities and Challenges for the Surveying Profession” Discussion Paper: Working Paper Series, Paper No. 1, Discussion paper submitted to and delivered at the Ghana Institution of Surveyors’ Joint Continuing Professional Development
3. Fugar, F.D.K, Owusu-Manu, D. and Adinyira, E (2009), “Future Activity Phase and Shift in Dynamism of the Ghanaian Construction Industry”, Keynote paper delivered at the 6th Postgraduate Conference on Construction Industry Development Organized by Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Johannesburg, South Africa 6 – 8 September 2009
(I) Specialized Consultancy Reports (unpublished)
1. Owusu-Manu, D., (2016), Report on Training and Capacity Building of Key Staff and Community Stakeholders at Prestea Huni Valley District Assembly
2. Owusu-Manu, D., and Ofori-Asamoah (2016), Report on Survey on Needs Assessment and Risk Profiling of Mining Communities at Prestea Huni Valley District Assembly
3. Ofori, G., Owusu, M.D, Adesi, M., and Donkor-Hyiaman, K.A. (2014), “Study On Regulatory and Development Agency for Construction Industry in Ghana (Report Available)
4. Owusu, M.D, (2009), “Development of Core Business Value Streams for All-Time Capital Investments Limited, Accra”, for Business Restructuring, Expansion and Diversification of Portfolio (Report Available)
5. Owusu-Manu, D. Adinyira, E., Ohene-Asiedu, R., and Adaaku, E. (2005), “Impact Assessment Report for Asanteman Council’s: Promoting Partnerships with Tradition Authorities Project (PPTAP) in 40 communities in the Ashanti Region of Ghana”, World Bank Sponsored Project for Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II (Report Available)
(J) Working Documents and Proposals (unpublished)
1. Owusu-Manu, D., (2016), Proposal for the establishment of the Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology at the College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST.
2. Owusu-Manu, D., (2016), Proposal for the establishment of the Doctoral Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations at the College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST.
3. Owusu-Manu, D., (2011), Proposal for the establishment of Built Environment Innovation and Entrepreneurship Platform (BEIEP) at the College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST. The Proposal is endorsed by the Provost of CAP (November 2011)
4. Owusu-Manu, D., (2011), Proposal for the Creation and Joint Publication of International Journal of Built Environment and Engineering (ISSN: 2026-5409, NMC/C.I 39/09/940) at the College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST.
5. Badu, E., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), Proposal for the Appointment of Visiting Professors at the Department of Building Technology, College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST.
6. Badu, E., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), Proposal for the Creation of Chair of Construction Management at the Department of Building Technology, College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST
7. Badu, E., and Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), Proposal for the establishment of CAP Research Endowment Fund at the College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST
8. Owusu-Manu, D. (2011), Proposal for the establishment of International Centre for Short Programmes and Executive Development (ICSP-ED) at the Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST
9. Owusu-Manu, D., and Afrane, S. (2011), Proposal for the establishment of KNUST Vision Actualization Laboratory (KVAL) at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, KNUST
10. Owusu-Manu, D., and Afrane, S. (2011), Proposal for the establishment of Centre for Interdisciplinary Research & Innovation (CIRI) College of Arts and Social Sciences, KNUST
11. Owusu-Manu, D., and Badu, E. (2010), Proposal for the establishment of Centre for Innovations, Industrial and Institutional Collaborations (CIIIC), College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST
12. Owusu-Manu, D., (2010), Proposal for the establishment of Curriculum, Innovation Development and Marketing Unit (CIDMU) at the Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST