Patrick Manu

Professor Patrick Manu is a faculty member at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), holding the position of Professor of Innovative Construction and Project Management within the School of Architecture and Environment. He specializes in construction management, project management, quantity surveying, and occupational safety and health. His research focuses on occupational health and safety, sustainable construction, digital construction technologies, and BIM integration. He has secured funding from EPSRC, DFID, and other institutions for projects like developing web-based safety tools and exploring immersive technologies for safety training.

Patrick holds a PhD in Construction Project Management from the University of Wolverhampton, a BSc (First Class Honours) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and a PGCert in Academic Practice from City University London. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.

His research interests include BIM applications, Industry 4.0 technologies, circular economy in construction, and AI-driven safety solutions. He has published extensively on topics such as safety risk analysis, UAV applications, and pandemic-era construction safety. He serves as a reviewer for EPSRC, Newton Fund, and leading journals like Safety Science, and chairs committees for organizations like the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS).

Patrick has held academic positions at institutions including The University of Manchester and KNUST, and his industry experience includes roles in quantity surveying and developing digital tools for construction cost estimation. He leads collaborative projects involving academia and industry partners, emphasizing practical solutions for construction challenges.