Profile

ENGR. AKOMAH BENJAMIN BOAHENE is a senior lecturer, the former HOD of the Department of Construction Technology and Management, and the current HOD of the Department of Environmental Management Technology. He is a leader and a passionate professional with over 19 years of experience at the Cape Coast Technical University in Ghana. I teach students from diverse cultural, social, and religious backgrounds with high ethical standards and integrity, excellent administrative and communication skills, and effective teaching approaches that promote teaching, learning, and research.

My areas of specialisation include construction project management, project performance, health and safety, and procurement corruption. I am currently in the final year of my PhD programme in Construction Engineering and Management at VIT University in India, Tamil Nadu. I hold a Master of Philosophy in Procurement Management and a Bachelor of Science in Building Technology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Engr. Akomah also possesses an HND in Building Technology from the Cape Coast Polytechnic and a certificate in teaching and learning in higher education from the Technische University of Eindhoven. Engr. Akomah is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Ghana Institution of Construction (GIOC). I served two years as the Head of the Construction Technology and Management Department from 2021 to 2023. I am currently the head of Environmental Management Technology.

I have researched several construction-related topical issues and participated in conferences, workshops, seminars, and international webinars. I have reviewed several papers for the following journals: Health and Safety at Work, Construction Economics and Building, Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Cogent Engineering Journal - Taylor and Francis, and International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health.

Academic Qualification

#	Qualifications
1	MPhil. Procurement Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2014
2	BSc. Building Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2008

Publications

Publications
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Abilgah, T., & Tieru, C. K. (2025). Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Management in Smart Buildings: A Holistic Approach. Journal of Applied Science and Technology Trends, 6(1), 16-24. https://doi.org/10.38094/jastt61206.
Zakari, M., Akomah, B. B., Nkomo, W. M., Abilgah, T., & Thwala, W. D. (2025). Impact of Safety Training and Communication on Construction Project Productivity: Case Study of Cape Coast. Journal of Civil Engineering Frontiers, 6(01), 11–17. https://doi.org/10.38094/jocef60197
Akomah, B. B., & Ramani, P. V. (2024). Employee-related factors influencing health and safety in the Ghanaian construction industry: a confirmatory factor analysis of professionals’ perspectives. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 14(4), 533–546. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v14i4.59386.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Kwaku, O. E., Nkomo, M. W., & Thwala, W. D. (2024). Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Transformative Impact in the Ghanaian Construction Sector. Journal of Applied Science and Technology Trends, 5(2), 72-80. https://doi.org/10.38094/jastt52209.
Dadzie, D. K., Mustapha, Z., & Akomah, B. B. (2024). Enhancing Concrete Properties with Banana Stem Juice Additive: A Study on Workability and Compressive Strength. The Asian Review of Civil Engineering, 13(2), 19-24
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Kwaku, O. E., & Tieru, C. K. (2024). Enhancing Safety Management in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: Evaluating the Role of UAV Implementation and Construction Managers Understanding. Journal of Civil Engineering Frontiers, 5(02), 34-40.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Thomas, A., & Thwala, W. D. (2024). Green and Sustainable Technology in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Indonesian Journal of Construction Engineering and Sustainable Development (CESD), 7(1), 1-6.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., & Tieru, C. K. (2024). Collaboration and Management Techniques for The Expansion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Contractors in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. Built Environment Journal, 21(2), 12-26.
Tetteh, A. N., Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Tieru, C. K., Adjei, A. K., & Bentil, B. K. (2024). Maintenance Culture of Public Buildings in the Central Region of Ghana. Journal of Real Estate Studies, 21(2).
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., & Kwaku, O. E. (2024). Unveiling the Driving Factors of Emerging Trends in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: An Evaluative Analysis of Push and Pull Factors. Journal of Civil Engineering Frontiers, 5(01), 13-21.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Zebilila, M. D., Tieru, C. K., Oppon, J. A., & Aidoo, P. (2024). Occupational Stress and Its Impact on Health, Safety, and Performance Among Construction Workers in Ghana’s Central Region. The Asian Review of Civil Engineering, 13(1), 22-29.
Mustapha, Z., Tieru, C. K., Akomah, B. B., & Yankah, J. E. (2024). Limitations for the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Construction Health and Safety in Ghana. Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 12(1), 103-118.
Kotey, S., Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Michael, M., Sampson, A., & Solomon, A. (2023). Exploring Sawdust as a Sustainable Alternative in Block Production: A Study on Compressive Strength and Environmental Impact. The Asian Review of Civil Engineering, 12(2), 16-23.
Mustapha, Z., Akoma, B. B., Mensah, D., Wisdom, G., & Tieru, C. K. (2024). Boosting construction workers’ performances through motivation: a study in Ghana. Built Environment Journal, 21(2), 67-77.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Ansah, S. K., Tieru, C. K., Asiedu, D. B. & Acquah, I. (2024). Impact of construction activities on residents of Cape Coast North metropolis, Ghana. Indonesian Journal of Urban and Environmental Technology, 72-88.
Akomah, B. B., & Ramani, P. V. (2024). Confirmatory factor analysis of the positive factors influencing the performance of Ghanaian construction projects. Construction Innovation, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-08-2022-0190
Mustapha, Z., Zebilila, M. D., Akomah, B. B. & Ansah, S. K. (2023). Indoor environmental quality of lecture halls at Cape Coast Technical University. Journal of Construction and Built Environment, 3(1): 1-24.
Akomah, B. B., Forson, E., Mustapha, Z., & Abban, J. (2023). Corruption in road sector procurement in Ghana. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IRJIET), 7(11), 486-502.
Akomah, B. B., Mustapha, Z., Mensah, J. W. & Lawson, R. W. (2023). Variation in building construction projects in Ghana: A public organisational perspective. Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 11(1): 221-239.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., & Ansah, S. K. (2023). Construction Projects Success: Time, Cost, Quality and Safety. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 7(9), 680-688.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., & Tieru, C. K. (2023). Organisational culture and construction employee safety. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 16(2), 114-123.
Akomah, B. B., & Ramani, P. V. (2023). Local government institutions in Ghana: Core partners in health and safety performance in the construction industry. Heliyon, [e-journal] 9(2023), p.e19423.10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19423.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B. (2023). Artificial Intelligence in Digitalised Workplaces. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8(7), 2361-2368.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., & Kurbom, T. C. (2023). Organisational culture and construction employee safety. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2023, 16(02), 114-123. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gjeta.2023.16.2.0145
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Aidoo, P. K., & Kurbom, T. C. (2023). Boosting Construction Employees’ Performance Through Smart Ergonomic Moves. Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 11(1): 88-100.
Tekpe, E., Ansah, S. K. & Akomah, B. B. (2022). Appropriate technology and design: A solution for sustainable and affordable housing delivery in major cities of Ghana. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 23(8): 18-29.
Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B. & Baiden, J. (2022). Impact of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Construction Workers in Ghana. Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 10(1), 129-139.
Zebilila, M. D. H., Mustapha, Z. & Akomah, B. B. & Chernov, Y. (2020). Behaviour and Performance of Bamboo as a Reinforcement for Concrete Beams. Buletinul Institutului Politehnic Din Iaşi, 66(4), 9-20.
Hagan, D. E., Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B. & Aidoo, P. K. (2021). Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Cape Coast Metropolis. Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 2021(9), 112-121.
Akomah, B. B., Mustapha, Z. & Ofosu, E. K. (2020). Contractors’ commitment to early completion of projects. Australian Journal of Science and Technology, 4(2), 283-288.
Akomah, B. B., Mustapha, Z. & Ayeh, E. (2020). Impact of Cost of Construction Projects in Cape Coast Metropolis. Buletinul Institutului Politehnic Din Iaşi, 66(1), 95-112. ISSN1224-3884(p)
Akomah, B. B., Lawson, R. W. & Jackson, E. N. (2020). Improving Labour Productivity in Ghanaian Building Construction Projects. Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 8(1), 152-169.
Akomah, B. B., Ahinaquah, L. K. & Mustapha, Z. (2020). Skilled labour shortage in the building construction industry within the central region. Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, 8(1), 83-92.
Akomah, B. B., Mustapha, Z., Quayson, J. H. & Jackson, E. N. (2019). Conceptual Framework for Measuring Building Contractors’ Quality Control. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 8(4), 36-44.
Jackson, E. N., & Akomah, B. B. (2018). Comparative Analysis of the Strength of Concrete with different Curing Methods in Ghana. The International Journal of Engineering and Science (IJES), 7(9), 39-44.
Akomah, B. B., Mensah, J. W. & Mustapha, Z. (2018). Cost impacts of variations on building construction projects. MOJ Civil Engineering, 4(5), 386-392.
Akomah, B. B. & Kotey, S. (2018). Fire Safety Compliance in Public Senior High Schools within the Cape Coast Metropolis. International Journal of Latest Research in Engineering and Management, 2(5), 14-25.
Jackson, E. N. & Akomah, B. B. (2018). Analysis of the Compressive Strength of Concrete with Quarry Dust, Sand and Mixture of Them as Fine Aggregates. International Journal of Architecture Engineering and Construction, 7(4), 41-45.
Akomah, B. B. & Jackson, E. N. (2018). The Influence of pH on the Compressive Strength of Concrete. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 5(9), 40-44.
Akomah, B. B. & Jackson, E. N. (2018). The Influence of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Water on the Compressive Strength of Concrete. International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review 9(09), 20244-20253
Akomah, B. B. & Nani, G. (2018). Redefining Corrupt Public Procurement Practices in Ghana Based on Stakeholders’ Perception. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 7(9), 15-23.
Akomah, B. B. & Jackson, E. N. (2016). Factors affecting the performance of contractors on building construction projects: central region, Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 5(10), 151-158.
Akomah, B. B. & Jackson, E. N. (2016). Contractors’ perception of factors contributing to road project delay. International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 5(3), 79-85.
Quayson, J. H. & Akomah, B. B. (2016). Maintenance of residential buildings of selected public institutions in Ghana. African Journal of Applied Research (AJAR), 2(1).
Akomah, B. B. & Nani, G. (2016). Public Procurement Corruption: Types, Approaches, and Collusion or Rigging. African Journal of Applied Research (AJAR), 2(1).
Akomah, B. B. & Nani, G. (2016). Determining the causes of corruption in public procurement in Ghana. African Journal of Applied Research (AJAR), 2(1).
Kotey, S., Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Hagan, D. E., Aidoo, P., Dondomah, C., & Chris, K. T. (2024). Perception of Ghanaian construction employers’ safety awareness. 1st International Conference on Environment, Social, Governance and Sustainable Development of Africa (ICESDA), March 26 – 29, 2024, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. ICESDA, 216 – 224.
Abilgah, T., Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., Hagan, D. E., Aaku-Ephson, K., & Salifu, O. (2024). Construction work risk management: The case of Cape Coast South Metropolis. ARCTUG – 2024 Conference, Sunyani Technical University, May 28 – June 1, 2024.
Ofosu, E., Akomah, B. B., & Mustapha, Z. (2024). An evaluation of emerging trends in the Ghanaian construction industry. ARCTUG – 2024 Conference, Sunyani Technical University, May 28 – June 1, 2024.
Chris, K. T., Mustapha, Z., Akomah, B. B., & Abilgah, T. (2024). Discrepancies between construction workers and safety regulations. ARCTUG – 2024 Conference, Sunyani Technical University, May 28 – June 1, 2024.
Mansur, Y. I., Abdulladhif, A. J., & Akomah, B. B. (2016). Quality Control Compliance in Nigerian Building Construction Industry. ARCA, 495-504.
Akomah, B. B., Boakye, A. N., & Fugar, F. D. K. (2010, July). Safety on Ghanaian construction sites: The role of the employer and the employee. In West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference (p. 477).
Boakye, N. A., Akomah, B. B. & Fugar, F. D. K. (2010, July). Ensuring the health and safety of Ghanaian construction workers by decentralised government agencies: an exploratory study. In Proceedings of West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, Accra, Ghana (pp. 295-304). WABER, Reading, UK.
Boakye, A. N., Akomah, B. B., & Coles, D. (2011). Health and Safety in the Ghanaian Construction Industry: Towards the Establishment of Roles and Responsibilities of Key Stakeholders. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 529-539.

Awards & Grants

#	Grants & Awards
1	Under my headship, the Department of Construction Technology and Management won its maiden grant of (Two Million, Fifty Thousand, One Hundred and Four Ghana Cedis, Fifty-Two Pesewas) GHS 2,050,104.52 from the Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF) with 20% counterpart funding through CTVET for Skills Development/Upgrading for building construction artisans in the Central Region, Ghana.

Conferences Attended

Conference & Workshops
1st Green Building Research Conference (CCTU: GBRC – 2021).
West Africa Built Environment Research Conference (WABER – 2011).
West Africa Built Environment Research Conference (WABER – 2010).
1st International Postgraduate Research Conference on Built Environment (KNUST – 2010).
5-Day capacity building training by CTVET –September 24 – 28, 2024, Cape Coast Technical University Library Conference Room.
Research design and methodology by Prof. Joseph Mojekwu, Cape Coast Technical University Library Conference Room – May 24, 2024.
The role of supervisors in supervising postgraduate students by Prof. Joseph Mojekwu, Cape Coast Technical University Library Conference Room – May 22, 2024.
Project failures in Ghana: Causes, effects and the way forward. (Zoom) [July 30] – Institution of Engineering and Construction (IET), Ghana.
GSDF/C1/00158/W3 – CBT facilitator training workshop: Presentation and discussions on CBT, assessment implementation in CBT, and assessment activities – October 27, 2023, Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast.
GSDF/C1/00158/W3 – CBT facilitator training workshop: Facilitation and peer review – October 26, 2023, Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast.
GSDF/C1/00158/W3 – CBT facilitator training workshop: Presentation and discussions on CBT facilitation, delivery planner preparation, and session breakdown preparation – October 25, 2023, Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast.
GSDF/C1/00158/W3 – Skills training for continuing professional development of building and construction craftsmen/artisans in the Central Region: Occupational standards (OS) for module development – July 14, 2023, Elmina – Elmina Beach Resort.
Managing construction claims: Can the contractor, consultant and client have convergent motivation? (Virtual Workshop) [June 27] - Ghana Institution of Construction (GIOC), Ghana.
2-day module writing workshop [August 13 and 16] (Directorate of Open and Distance Learning) – Cape Coast Technical University (2021).
Planning and scheduling series – IIT Madras: AACE International – India Section (2020).
Statistical software SPSS with AMOS – VIT, India (2019).
Alternative organic materials for construction – VIT, India (2019).
Using Nano polymers – VIT, India (2019).
Sensitisation of Technical Universities on the implementation of the New CBT grading system – CCTU, (2017).
A two-day workshop on instructional design material training: C-Poly (2016).
Sustainable Build Environment Lecture Series - Towards Sustainable Built Environment: The Role of the Industry-Faculty Collaboration, Cape Coast Polytechnic, (2015).
Workshop for newly appointed Departmental Industrial Liaison Coordinators, Cape Coast Polytechnic, (2015).
Environmental Impact Assessment - Cape Coast Polytechnic, (2008).
Guidance and Counseling for Academic Counsellors - Cape Coast Polytechnic, (2008).
Competency Based Training, CBT - Cape Coast Polytechnic, (2008).
Local Building Materials - Cape Coast Polytechnic, (2008).
Research Methodology - Cape Coast Polytechnic, (2008).
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education - Technische University of Eindhoven, Holland, (2007).

Positions Held

#	Position	Departmet
1	Head of Department (HOD)	did_001_014

Research Interests

Research Interest
Health and Safety
Construction Project Management
Project Performance
Procurement Corruption