Andrew Arewa

Dr. Andrew Arewa is a Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying at the University of East London, affiliated with the Architecture, Computing & Engineering institute. His research focuses on construction safety, human factors in accidents, occupational health, and regulatory compliance in construction and oil & gas industries. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and conference papers, emphasizing practical solutions to industry challenges such as safety practices, payment disputes, and process safety management. Dr. Arewa collaborates with international organizations like the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Porto, addressing global construction and safety issues.

Research Interests:

• Construction Safety and Zero-Fatality Strategies
• Human Factors Analysis in Industrial Accidents
• Health and Safety Compliance Economics
• Emerging Technologies in Project Management
• Risk Assessment Frameworks (e.g., HFACS-OGI)
• Contractual and Payment Dispute Resolution

Publications Trends: His recent work (2020–2024) highlights UK construction safety practices, human error mitigation, and regulatory cost analyses. Notable themes include the role of emerging technologies in minimizing project variations and strategies to address unfair payment issues in tiered contractor networks.

Grants and Advising: No grants or advisees explicitly listed in provided texts. Collaborates with industry partners on applied research.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with interdisciplinary teams at UEL and international institutions but no dedicated lab mentioned.