معرفی
Karen Manley is an Affiliate Professor at Halmstad University's School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability. Her research focuses on construction innovation, BIM adoption, prefabricated housing, and sustainable practices in the construction sector. She explores technology adoption barriers, collaborative governance in infrastructure projects, and cross-country comparisons of prefabricated housing industries. Her work emphasizes organizational learning, digital transformation in construction firms, and the role of social media in knowledge sharing among professionals. Recent studies address BIM's impact on absorptive capacity, ICT readiness in small businesses, and waste management innovation. She has contributed to international conferences and industry reports, advocating for policy-driven sustainability and small contractor innovation.