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Dr Samuel Frimpong

Dr Samuel Frimpong

Associate Lecturer
  • PhD. Built Environment (UNSW Sydney, Australia)
  • MSc. Construction Management (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana)
  • BSc. (Hons) Building Technology (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana)
Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)
School of Built Environment
I am an Associate Lecturer in the UNSW School of Built Environment. I joined UNSW in 2022 as a sessional staff before becoming a full-time academic in 2024. Prior to my career in academia, I worked thirteen years in the industry as a construction manager and quantity surveyor. Within this period, I also worked closely with government and not-for-profit organisations to champion the well-being of youth in the construction industry.
I am fascinated by the overwhelming capacity of the construction industry to create value in the society through the provision of jobs and skills development opportunities, the development and maintenance of the built environment, and the facilitation of the operations of all other sectors of the economy.
I have received awards and recognition for my research and social impact in health and safety, sustainability, digitalisation, and stakeholder management within the construction industry.
E-mail
s.frimpong@unsw.edu.au
Location
Room 2023, Level 2, West Wing Anita B. Lawrence Centre (H13) UNSW SYDNEY 2052
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Frimpong S; Antwi AB; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Boateng ES; Afful AE, 2024, 'UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ PERCEPTIONS AND STAKEHOLDER PREFERENCES FOR PROMOTING THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING', in Handbook of Drivers of Continuous Improvement in Construction Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, pp. 259 - 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781032614069-26
    Book Chapters | 2024
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Boadu EF; Dansoh A; Afful AE, 2024, 'PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL', in Handbook of Drivers of Continuous Improvement in Construction Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, pp. 270 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781032614069-27
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Fagbenro A-R; Sunindijo RY; Illankoon C; Frimpong S, 2024, 'Importance of Prefabrication to Easing Construction Workers’ Experience of Mental Health Stressors', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091218
    Journal articles | 2024
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Boadu EF; Dansoh A; Hon CKH; Yiu TW, 2024, 'Promoting positive mental health among young construction workers: the role of theory', Construction Management and Economics, 42, pp. 366 - 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2023.2267137
    Journal articles | 2023
    Boadu EF; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Frimpong S, 2023, 'Factors constraining the promotion of health and safety in public works procurement in developing countries', International Journal of Construction Management, 23, pp. 1611 - 1621, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2021.1990716
    Journal articles | 2023
    Fagbenro RK; Sunindijo RY; Illankoon C; Frimpong S, 2023, 'Influence of Prefabricated Construction on the Mental Health of Workers: Systematic Review', European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 13, pp. 345 - 363, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13020026
    Journal articles | 2023
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang C; Boadu E; Dansoh A; Fagbenro A-R, 2023, 'A scoping review of research on mental health conditions among young construction workers', Construction Innovation: information, process, management, ahead-of-print, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2023-0133
    Journal articles | 2023
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Boadu EF; Dansoh A; Fagbenro RK, 2023, 'Coping with Psychosocial Hazards: A Systematic Review of Young Construction Workers’ Practices and Their Determinants', Buildings, 13, pp. 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13010022
    Journal articles | 2023
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Boadu EF; Dansoh A, 2023, 'A Conceptual Framework to Promote the Transition to Positive Mental Health among Young Construction Workers', Buildings, 13, pp. 1025, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13041025
    Journal articles | 2023
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Hon CKH; Boadu EF; Dansoh A; Yiu TW, 2023, 'Developing and validating a positive mental health scale for the global south construction industry: the construction industry positive mental health inventory (CI-PMHI)', Construction Innovation, ahead-of-print, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2023-0139
    Journal articles | 2023
    Zhang S; Sunindijo RY; Frimpong S; Su Z, 2023, 'Work stressors, coping strategies, and poor mental health in the Chinese construction industry', Safety Science, 159, pp. 106039, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.106039
    Journal articles | 2022
    Boadu EF; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Frimpong SY, 2022, 'Health and Safety Integration into the Procurement Stages of Public Construction Projects in Developing Countries: A Case of Ghana', Construction Economics and Building, 22, pp. 43 - 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v22i3.8136
    Journal articles | 2022
    Boadu F; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Frimpong S, 2022, 'Client-led promotion of health and safety through the procurement process on public construction projects in developing countries', Safety Science, 147, pp. 105605 - 105605, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105605
    Journal articles | 2022
    Frimpong S; Bemah Antwi A; Yosia Sunindijo R; Changxin Wang C; Ampratwum G; Dansoh A; Seiwaa Boateng E; Antwi Hagan J; Annor Mensah P; Sunindijo RY; Wang C, 2022, 'Health status of young construction workers in the Global South: The case of Ghana', Safety Science, 148, pp. 105673, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105673
    Journal articles | 2022
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Boadu EF, 2022, 'Domains of Psychosocial Risk Factors Affecting Young Construction Workers: A Systematic Review', Buildings, 12, pp. 335, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12030335
    Journal articles | 2021
    Oppong GD; Chan APC; Ameyaw EE; Frimpong S; Dansoh A, 2021, 'Fuzzy Evaluation of the Factors Contributing to the Success of External Stakeholder Management in Construction', Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147, pp. 04021142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002155
    Journal articles | 2020
    Dansoh A; Frimpong S; Ampratwum G; Dennis Oppong G; Osei-Kyei R, 2020, 'Exploring the role of traditional authorities in managing the public as stakeholders on PPP projects: a case study', International Journal of Construction Management, 20, pp. 628 - 641, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1725722
    Journal articles | 2020
    Dansoh A; Frimpong S; Oppong GD, 2020, 'Exploring the dimensions of traditional authority influencing stakeholder management at the pre-construction stage of infrastructure projects', Construction Management and Economics, 38, pp. 189 - 206, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2019.1589647
    Journal articles | 2018
    Frimpong S; Dansoh A, 2018, 'Marginalization and invasion of architects’ role on house projects: Institutional intervention inadequacy and super wicked problems', Frontiers of Architectural Research, 7, pp. 292 - 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2018.04.001
    Journal articles | 2017
    Dansoh A; Frimpong S; Oteng D, 2017, 'Industry environment features influencing construction innovation in a developing country: A case study of four projects in Ghana', International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development, 9, pp. 65 - 95, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJTLID.2017.082756
    Journal articles | 2017
    Dansoh A; Oteng D; Frimpong S, 2017, 'Innovation development and adoption in small construction firms in Ghana', Construction Innovation, 17, pp. 511 - 535, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-07-2016-0040
    Journal articles | 2017
    Oteng D; Dansoh A; Frimpong S, 2017, 'Industry environment features influencing construction innovation in a developing country: a case study of four projects in Ghana', International Journal of Technological Learning Innovation and Development, 9, pp. 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijtlid.2017.10003735
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dansoh A; Frimpong S, 2016, 'Client perspectives on relationships with architects on private house projects', International Journal of Qualitative Research in Services, 2, pp. 155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijqrs.2016.082643
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dansoh A; Frimpong S, 2016, 'Client perspectives on relationships with architects on private house projects', International Journal of Qualitative Research in Services, 2, pp. 155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijqrs.2016.10003540
    Journal articles | 2016
    Frimpong S; Dansoh A, 2016, 'Client perceptions of satisfaction and value for money in the employment of architects on private house projects', International Journal of Qualitative Research in Services, 2, pp. 211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijqrs.2016.082659
    Journal articles | 2016
    Frimpong S; Dansoh A, 2016, 'Client perceptions of satisfaction and value for money in the employment of architects on private house projects', International Journal of Qualitative Research in Services, 2, pp. 211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijqrs.2016.10003560
  • Conference Papers | 2023
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC; Boadu EF, 2023, 'The role of education and training to achieve positive mental health among young construction workers from the Global South', in Tutesigensi A; Neilson C (ed.), Leeds UK, pp. 257 - 266, presented at 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, Leeds UK, 04 September 2023 - 06 September 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28652
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Frimpong S; Sunindijo RY; Wang CC, 2022, 'Mental Health Conditions among Young Construction Workers: A Systematic Narrative Review', in The 3rd Built Environment Research Forum, MDPI, pp. 21, presented at The 3rd Built Environment Research Forum, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environsciproc2021012021
    Reports | 2021
    Frimpong S; Antwi AB; Boateng ES; Hagan AJ; Mensah PA, 2021, The State of Youth Health in Ghana's Construction Industry, Buck Press, Accra, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28110, https://www.pdaghana.com/index.php/pda-reportsz/item/86-the-state-of-youth-health-in-ghana-s-construction-industry.html
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Dansoh A; Frimpong S; Oteng D, 2017, 'A conceptual review of the challenges in construction industry reform', in Ayarkwa J; Ahadzie DK; Adinyira E; Kwofie T; Owusu-Manu D-G (eds.), Procs 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development (ICIDA) in Africa, 12-14 April 2017, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, KNUST Press, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 152 - 160, presented at 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development (ICIDA) in Africa, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, 12 April 2017 - 14 April 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28267
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Dansoh A; Oteng D; Frimpong S, 2017, 'Challenges associated with project teams in managing variations on construction projects', in Ayarkwa J; Ahadzie DK; Adinyira E; Kwofie T; Owusu-Manu D-G (eds.), Challenges associated with project teams in managing variations on construction projects, In: Ayarkwa J., Ahadzie D. K., Adinyira E., Kwofie T., and Owusu-Manu, D., (Eds) Procs 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development (ICIDA) in Africa, 12-14 April 2017, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, , 121-131., KNUST Press, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 121 - 131, presented at 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development (ICIDA) in Africa, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, 12 April 2017 - 14 April 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28265
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Frimpong S; Dansoh A, 2013, 'A phenomenological study of private homebuilders' perceptions on the employment of professional services', in Proceedings 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2013, pp. 425 - 433, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28264

2024
  • Digital Makers Micro Grant, 2024 – Micro grant (AUD1250) awarded by UNSW Founders to support further research on the application of AI technology (PsycheGuard chatbot) for health and risk management in the construction industry (with Emmanuel Boateng, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, and Carol Hon).

2024
  • Digital Makers Social Impact Award 2024 (UNSW Founders), UNSW Sydney – AUD500 team award (with Emmanuel Boateng, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, and Carol Hon) received for the best social impact made through the application of digital technology (PsycheGuard chatbot) in the construction industry.
  • Digital Makers People’s Choice Award 2024 (UNSW Founders), UNSW Sydney – AUD1000 team award (with Emmanuel Boateng, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, and Carol Hon) received for the development of a chatbot that provides mental health support for construction workers.

I have keen interest in the following research topics:
 
Topic 1: Construction Health and Safety
  • Mental health in the construction industry
  • Youth well-being in the construction industry
  • Construction health and safety in the Global South
  • Application of digitalisation, automation, and technology for the improvement of construction health and safety
  • Stakeholder and risk management in construction health and safety
 
Topic 2: Digitalisation, Automation, and Technology in Construction
  • Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Expanding technological education and knowledge in the construction industry
  • Stakeholder and risk management in digitalisation, automation, and technology in construction
 
Topic 3: Sustainable Construction
  • Sustainable construction materials and circular economy
  • Application of digitalisation and automation in sustainable construction
  • Stakeholder and risk management in sustainable construction
 
Topic 4: Built Environment Education
  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
  • Metacognition and Game-Based Learning
  • Teacher-learner relationships

Memberships
 
The Chartered Institute of Building (ICIOB): Tomorrow’s Leaders Champion, Oceania Region (Sydney, Australia)                                                            
  • Championing WHS and sustainability initiatives in the construction industry.
  • Helping to organise Tomorrow’s Leaders events.
  • Liaising with stakeholders in industry and academia to develop policies and programs for promoting learning and professionalism in the construction industry.

    

International Society of Global Health (ISOGh)
Panel memberships:
  • Global Mental Health
  • Digital Health
  • Global Health Governance, Leadership, Management and Policies

My Teaching

I am teaching or have taught the following courses:
  • Industrial and Infrastructure Construction (Undergraduate)
  • Construction Risk, Health and Safety Management (Undergraduate)
  • Construction Risk Management and Business Analytics (Postgraduate)