Henok Asfaw Hailu

ACADEMICS

Knowledgeable in advanced research and academic scholarship, with a strong track record of contributing to scholarly publications and presenting conference papers. Proficient in analytical techniques and collaborative research methodologies, with extensive experience in supervising Master's students, reviewing PhD thesis chapters, actively serving as a reviewer for accredited journals, and leveraging expertise to develop academic modules for project management courses.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Experienced in managing construction projects and leading construction firms, with expertise in planning, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure efficient project delivery. Skilled in operations management, risk management, and project monitoring, including applying Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance and control outcomes effectively.

ACADEMICS

• Published more than 10 Journal Articles and Conference Papers
• Developed an academic module for "Strategic Project Management"
• Published 2 construction management-related Books
• Serving as a reviewer in 7 academic Journals and conference proceedings
• Trained more than 200 Engineers on " Construction Site Management"

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

• Delivered large-scale infrastructure projects on time and Within Budget.
• Introduced innovative construction methodologies to enhance construction efficiency.
• Secured high-value contracts through successful Tendering and bidding

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from PMI

Journal Articles

• Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development “Unraveling The Barriers to Effective Waste Management in The Ethiopian Construction Industry: A Multi-Method Qualitative Approach” Vol. 29, No. 1, pp 1-7 January 2025
• African Journal of Public Administration and Environmental Studies (AJOPAES) “ Risk Factors of Public-Private Partnerships for Public Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries” Vol. 3, No. 3, pp 121-142 December 2024
• Journal of Economic and Social Development “ Understanding the Impediments to the Adoption of Sustainable Construction Technologies in Developing Countries ” Vol. 11, No. 02, pp 179-189 September 2024
• African Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (AJIE): ”Capitalizing on AfCFTA Provisions for Growth and Development of Construction SMEs “ Vol. 3, No. 1, pp 165-183 01 April 2024
• Journal of Construction Business and Management ”A Conceptual Framework for Enhancing Subcontracting Performance in the Construction Industry” (2025)
• Journal of Scientific Engineering and Research (IJSER): ” Determinants of subcontracting performance in Addis Ababa Road projects “ (2018)

Conference Papers

• 18th Association of Construction Schools of South Africa (ASOCSA) and CIB Conference: “Adopting Construction 5.0 for operational excellence of construction SMEs” on July 15 &16,2024 at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
• 24th AABD conference in Kansas, USA under the title “Making Sense of Default Project-based Organizations” (2024)
• 2nd Engaged Scholarship conference in Botswana under the title “A Conceptual Framework for the Successful Implementation of AfCFTA for the Construction Industry ” (2023)
• 14thProMAC Project Management Conference Kumamoto, Japan under the title “ Transforming Ethiopian Construction Firms into Competitive Project-Based Organizations: A Literature Review & reflection for Future Research” (2021)