Professor of Construction Economics and Management
James Olabode Bamidele ROTIMI
Professor James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi is a Professor of Construction Economics and Management at Massey University, New Zealand. With more than three decades of academic, research, and industry experience across Nigeria, South Africa, and New Zealand, he is recognised internationally for his work in construction economics, project management, and sustainable built environment research.
His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing construction management education, fostering research excellence, and developing sustainable solutions for the global construction industry.
Academic Background
Professor Rotimi holds a PhD in Construction Management from Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand), an MSc in Construction Management from University of Lagos (Nigeria), and a B.Tech (Hons) in Building from the Federal University of Technology Akure (Nigeria).
He is a Chartered Construction Manager (CIOB) and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (RICS), combining both academic and professional expertise.
Professional Experience
Professor Rotimi has held senior academic positions at several universities:
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Professor of Construction Economics and Management, Massey University, New Zealand (2020 – Present)
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Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand (2008 – 2019)
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Senior Lecturer, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (2002 – 2007)
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Lecturer, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (1989 – 2002)
He has led numerous academic and research programmes, served as Programme Director for Construction Management, and chaired key university committees focused on postgraduate research and quality assurance.
Research Interests
His research focuses on critical areas such as:
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Construction Economics and Project Management
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Sustainable Construction and Circular Economy
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Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Resilience
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Facilities and Asset Management
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Construction Supply Chain Management
Over the years, Professor Rotimi has secured more than NZD 12 million in research funding, published over 240 peer-reviewed papers, and supervised dozens of PhD and Masters students globally.
Awards & Professional Recognition
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB), a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), and a Member of the New Zealand Institute of Building (MNZIOB).
Professor Rotimi has been recognised for his research leadership, keynote presentations at international conferences, and editorial roles in leading construction management journals.
Academic and Professional Memberships
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Fellow, Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB)
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Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
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Member, New Zealand Institute of Building (MNZIOB)
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Member, African Council for the Built Environment
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Editorial Board Member, Journal of Construction Management and Engineering
Contact
📍 Office: Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
📧 Email: j.rotimi@massey.ac.nz
🔗 Profiles:
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