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Education/Academic qualification
Business Administration, MBA, Massey University
2006 → 2007
Construction Economics, PhD, University of Port Elizabeth
2000 → 2003
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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2023 FSD Research Project Grant
Mbachu, J. (Associate Professor), Watanabe, T. (Professor), Carter, A. (Professor), Moorhead, M. (Assistant Professor) & Ogunmakinde, O. E. (Project Roles)
3/03/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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OPiC: Bond University Optimizing Productivity in Construction Research Incubator
Mbachu, J. (Project Lead) & Birt, J. (Associate Professor)
6/12/18 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
Research output
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Improving efficiency in roading projects: a New Zealand study
Haji Karimian, S., Mbachu, J., Egbelakin, T. & Shahzad, W., 30 May 2019, In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 26, 5, p. 827-849 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Key constraints to labour productivity in residential building projects: Evidence from Cambodia
Durdyev, S. & Mbachu, J., 3 Sept 2018, In: International Journal of Construction Management. 18, 5, p. 385-393 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A Better Modelling and Assessment of Key Factors Affecting Cost Performance of Building Projects: The Case of New Zealand
Zhao, L., Mbachu, J. I. C. & Domingo, N., 8 Dec 2017, In: International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 6, 5, p. 187-196 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The perceived benefits of apps by construction professionals in New Zealand
Liu, T., Mbachu, J. I. C., Mathrani, A., Jones, B. & McDonald, B., 1 Dec 2017, In: Buildings. 7, 4, 12 p., 111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Why are naturally ventilated office spaces not popular in New Zealand?
Rasheed, E. O., Byrd, H., Money, B., Mbachu, J. & Egbelakin, T., 26 May 2017, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 9, 6, 902.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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The Neuroscience of Engagement: Experiential Techniques for Today's Distracted Minds
Mbachu, J. (Attendee)
19 Jun 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development
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Generative AI in Learning and Teaching: Fast-Track Microcredential
Mbachu, J. (Attendee)
17 Jun 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development
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External Examination of PhD Thesis
Mbachu, J. (Examiner)
29 Jul 2024Activity: Examination › Thesis Examination
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Australia-Japan construction sectors: Unique technology strengths & areas for collaboration
Mbachu, J. (Speaker), Watanabe, T. (Keynote speaker) & Moorhead, M. (Keynote speaker)
25 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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External Examination of PhD Thesis
Mbachu, J. (Examiner)
15 Sept 2023Activity: Examination › Thesis Examination