Graham Brewer

Dr. Graham Brewer is an Associate Professor in Construction Management at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He holds roles such as Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Built Environment Research and previously served as Deputy Head of the School of Architecture and Built Environment. With a PhD from the University of Newcastle (2008), his research focuses on innovation in construction firms, disaster resilience, and the sociological influences on ICT adoption. His work includes collaborative projects with the Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation (CRC-CI) and the Australian Research Council (ARC), yielding over $300,000 in funded projects. Recognized for teaching excellence with an Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation (2008), he also serves as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. His research spans disaster recovery, BIM integration, and sustainable urban planning, with notable contributions to climate change adaptation strategies in local governments.

Education: PhD, University of Newcastle (2008); M.Sc. (Engineering, Design of Build), University of Paisley (Scotland); Certificate in Further Education, Jordanhill College of Education (Scotland).

Research interests include innovation diffusion in construction SMEs, BIM adoption challenges, post-disaster community resilience, and sustainable infrastructure funding. His studies on ICT decision-making and project team culture have informed industry best practices. He has advised on disruptive technologies like BIM and led projects on disaster risk reduction in Australia and internationally. Awards include three research accolades for his doctoral work and recognition for educational contributions.

Recent work emphasizes integrating climate change adaptation with disaster risk reduction, particularly in the Hunter Valley region. Collaborations involve multi-disciplinary teams addressing urban sustainability, aging infrastructure, and emergency management policy. Grants include a successful ARC Linkage Grant ($220,000) on sustainable retail environments and a multimedia teaching module development project with industry partners.

Professional roles include external examiner for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Oceania) and participation in university reviews. His teaching expertise spans construction technology, strategic management, BIM, and pedagogical innovations like blended learning using game engines. Administrative leadership includes roles in Faculty IT, Marketing, and Curriculum Committees, reflecting his commitment to educational and institutional advancement.