Emmanuel Manu

Dr. Emmanuel Manu serves as Associate Professor in Quantity Surveying and Project Management at Nottingham Trent University's School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment. His academic responsibilities encompass teaching in project initiation, procurement and cost studies, contract administration and practice, along with supervising PhD research projects and examining doctoral theses at other institutions. Dr. Manu maintains active professional affiliations as a member of the Association for Project Management (APM) and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

His research expertise spans several critical domains in sustainable construction:

• Circular Economy in the Built Environment
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Procurement and Social Value
• Lean and Productivity Improvements
• Smart and Digital Innovations in Construction

Analysis of Dr. Manu's recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity across construction sustainability, digital innovation, and supply chain optimization. His work increasingly integrates artificial intelligence applications for environmental impact assessment while maintaining focus on circular economy principles and social value creation throughout construction supply chains. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning ethnographic research, quantitative analysis of construction materials, and theoretical frameworks for ethical practice.

Dr. Manu has been recognized with the Wiley Blackwell best technical paper award at the ARCOM annual conference in 2016. His scholarly contributions extend to editorial service as a reviewer for leading journals including:

• International Journal of Project Management
• Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
• ICE Management, Procurement and Law Journal
• Journal of Facilities Management
• International Journal of Construction Management

Dr. Manu has successfully supervised doctoral candidates including Mamphey, S.A. (2024) who developed a framework for implementing International Construction Ethics Standards in sub-Saharan Africa, and Asinyaka, M. (2023) who created a comprehensive framework for evaluating wider impacts of social housing retrofits. His research funding portfolio includes significant projects with Morgan Sindall Group, Lille Metropole (France), Constructing Excellence, CITB, and Innovate UK, totaling approximately £9 million, with current focus on AI-driven carbon footprint assessment in construction.