CURRICULUM VITAE

A PERSONAL DATA
A.1 Name in Full: Olawuyi Babatunde James
A.2 Date of Birth: February, 22, 1969
A.3 International Languages Spoken: English
A.4 Current Contact Address: Department of Building,
School of Environmental Technology.
Federal University of Technology
P.M.B. 65, Minna, Nigeria.

A.5 Telephone No: 08059175497, 07032468190, 08090610702.

A.6 Present Position: Lecturer I

A.7 Marital Status: Married

A.8 NUMBER OF CHILDREN Three (Ages: 8yrs, 5yrs and 2yrs, 3months.)
A.9 E-mail Address: babatundeolawuyi@yahoo.com , bjolawuyi@gmail.com.
B QUALIFICATION OBTAINED WITH DATES
B1 Primary School Leaving Certificate 1981
B.2 West Africa School Certificate 1986
B.3 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Building 1991
B.4 Master of Science in Construction Management 2000
B.5 Master of Philosophy (Building Structures) 2011
B.6 Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) 2012
C. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ATTENDED WITH DATES
C.1 Christ the King Convents School, Agugu, Ibadan 1975 - 1981
C.2 Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan 1981 -986
C.3 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 1986 - 1991
C.4 University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos 1998 -1999
C.5 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 2006 - 2011
C.6 University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South-Africa 2012 - Date
 D PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
D.1 Corporate Member Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) 1996
D.2 Registered Professional Builder (F.364 – CORBON) 1996
E RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES
S/N ORGANISTAION POSITION DATE
E.1 FOHAC NIG. LTD SIWES Aug - Nov. 1989
Bldg & Civil Engr. Contractor (Site Supervisor)
Opp. Olukoya Estate Clinic
Ring Road, Ibadan.
E.2 DERILA ENT. NIG. LTD Site Supervisor Feb -Apr. 1992
N5/87, Opp. Exp. Overhead Bridge
Iwo Road, P.M.B. 165, Ibadan
E.3 JEGA LOCAL GOVT. SEC. Site Supervisor June’92 -Apr.’ 93
Works & Housing Dept. (NYSC Pry. Assignment)
P.M.B. 9001, Jega, Kebbi State.
E.4 WAZIRI UMARU POLYTECHNIC Lecturer III to S/Lecturer Apr.’93 - Nov.’05
(Formerly the Polytechnic, B/Kebbi) -Exam’s Officer Aug’93 - Aug.’94
Department of Building Technology -Ag. H.O.D Building Apr.’94 – May.’98
P.M.B 1034, B/ Kebbi, Kebbi State -H.O.D Building Dec.’01 – Nov.’05

E.5 VITA CONSTRUCTION LTD. 1.Site Engineer Oct.’95 – Feb. '96

10 Mustapha Street (On leave of Absence from
Oregun, Village, Ikeja the Polytechnic, B/Kebbi)
Lagos. 2. Ass. Operations Manager. May '99 -Sept 2000
(part time job, While on Study
leave)
E.6 BABS VENTURES Consultant Building Engineer Feb.’94 - Oct '98
No. 1 Maiduguri Rd.
G.R.A., B/Kebbi-State
E.7 DE-HATRO INTEGRATED NIG. LTD Consultant Builder Feb.’03-Dec.’04
Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi-State
E.8 DISMENTO NIG. LTD. Consultant Builder/Project Aug.’09- Date.
Zaria, Kaduna State. Manager

F. PUBLICATIONS
1. Theses/Dissertations
a. Olawuyi, B.J. (1991); “Strength, Durability and Cost Estimation of Sawdust
Masonry Block Construction”, Unpublished B.Sc. Thesis, Department of Building,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
b. Olawuyi, B.J. (1995); “Production of Paint Using Locally Available Materials
within Kebbi State” Unpublished Thesis Submitted to the Nigerian Institute of
 Building for award of Corporate Membership.
c. Olawuyi, B.J. (1999);“Performance Evaluation of Direct Labour System in
Construction Project Delivery”, Unpublished M.Sc. Project Report, Department of
Building, University of Lagos, Akoka - Lagos.
d. Olawuyi, B.J. (2011); “Strength Characteristics of Volcanic Ash Blended Cement
Laterized Concrete”, Unpublished M.Phil. (Building Structures) Thesis,
Department of Building, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
2. Books/Monographs
a. Authored:– None
b. Edited:– None
c. Contribution to Books:- None
3a Published Articles
(i) Olawuyi, B.J. (1995);“Structural Failure of Building in Kebbi State (Cause &
Prevention)”, The Development Cost Adviser (Vol. 1), Journal of NAQSS,
The Polytechnic Birnin-Kebbi; Chapter
(ii) Olawuyi, B.J. (1998); “Architect, Quantity Surveyor and Builder: The three Point
Men of the Building Industry”, Development Cost Adviser (Vol. 2), Journal of
NAQSS, The Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State.
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(iii) Ogunbode, E.B. and Olawuyi, B.J. (2008); “Strength Characteristics of Laterized

Concrete Using Lime-Volcanic Ash Cement”, Environmental Technology and

Science Journal (ETSJ), School of Environmental Technology, Federal University
of Technology, Minna (Vol.3, No.2).
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(iv) Olawuyi, B.J. and Babafemi, A.J. (2009); “Performance Evaluation of

Polystyrene Walling Units, Ife Journal of Environmental Design and Management

(Vol.2, No.2).
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(vi) Olawuyi, B.J. (2009), “An Appraisal of Value Engineering and the Awareness

Level amongst Nigerian Construction Professionals”, The Professional Builder,

Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Lagos.
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(v) Olawuyi, B.J. and Olusola, K.O. (2010): “Compressive Strength of Volcanic

Ash/Ordinary Portland Cement Laterized Concrete”, Dimensions in Civil

Engineering.
3(b) Published Refereed Conference Proceedings
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(vi) Olawuyi, B.J. (2007); “National Building Code: Challenges before The

Professional Builder”, Paper Presented at the 1st Annual Conference of the School
of Environmental Technology (S.E.T.), Federal University of Technology
(F.U.T.), Minna.
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(vii) Olaniyan, A.O. and Olawuyi, B.J. (2008); “Solar Energy as an Enhancement to

Functional Requirement in Landscape Architecture” Paper presented at 2ndAnnual

Conference of the S.E.T, F.U.T, Minna.
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(viii) Babafemi, A.J. and Olawuyi, B.J. (2011); “Effect of Replacement of Sand with

Granite Fines on the Compressive and Tensile Strengths of Palm Kernel Shell
Concrete (PKSC)”, Paper presented at the West African Built Environment
Research Conference (WABER), holding in Accra on 19th – 21st July.
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(ix) Olawuyi, B.J., Olusola, K.O. and Babafemi, A.J. (2011); “An Investigation into

the Pozzolanic Properties of Volcanic Ash Sample Obtained from Dutsin Dushowa
In Jos Plateau”, Paper submitted for presentation at International Conference of
Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, O.A.U Ile-Ife, 19th – 20th Oct.
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(x) Olawuyi, B.J. (2010); “An Assessment of Value Engineering Practices Adopted

in Nigeria, The Professional Builder”, Journal of the Nigerian (NIOB), Lagos.

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(xi) Olawuyi, B.J, Olusola, K.O. and Babafemi, A.J. (2012); “Influence of Curing Age
and Mix Composition on Compressive Strength of Volcanic Ash Blended Cement
Laterized Concrete”, Dimensions in Civil Engineering.

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Offshore publications

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 3(c) Manuscripts Accepted for Publication:
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(xii) Olawuyi, B.J, Olusola, K.O, Ogunbode, E.B. and Kyenge, S.S. (2011);
“Performance Assessment of Makurdi Locally Made Burn Bricks”,
Construction Focus, Journal of the Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria.
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(xiii) Olusola, K.O., Babafemi, A.J., Umoh, A.A and Olawuyi, B.J. (2012); “Effect of
Batching Method on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Concrete”, International
Journal of Research and Review in Applied Sciences.
4 Published Non-refereed Conference Proceedings:
(xiv) Olawuyi, B.J. (2008); “National Building Code: Strategies for Implementation
and Enforcement”, Paper presented at the Second Conference of Directors and
Chief Building Officer of the Federation on National Building Code and Nation
Building.
(xv) Olawuyi, B.J. (2003); “Vale Engineering: Management Techniques”, Paper
presented at the Conference of Tertiary Institution in Kebbi State”.
5. Manuscripts Submitted for Publication:
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(xvi) Olusola, K.O. and Olawuyi, B.J. (2011); “Effect of Water/Cement Ratio and
Delay in Casting on the Workability and Compressive Strength Characteristics of
Laterized Concrete”, Dimensions in Civil Engineering.
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(xvii) Olusola, K.O., Babafemi, A.J., Umoh, A.A and Olawuyi, B.J. (2012); “Effect of
Batching Method on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Concrete”, International
Journal of Research and Review in Applied Sciences.
6. Creative Work: None
7. Technical Reports: None

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Offshore publications

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8. Papers and Works in Preparation:
(i) Durability Properties of Volcanic Ash Blended Laterized Concrete
(ii) Mechanical Behaviour of High Performance Concrete with Super Absorbent
Polymers (SAP).
G COMMUNITY SERVICE
(i) External Moderator, HND Building, Federal Polytechnic, Bida. July, 2011- Date
(ii) Examiner and Center Co-ordinator for Minna, Nigerian Institute of Building
(NIOB) Professional Examination Dec. 2010 – Date
(iii) Member, Board of Examiner, Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyor and Valuers
(NIESV) Oct. 2011 - Date
H SEMINAR PAPERS

(i) Olawuyi, B.J. (1996); “Builders: The Heart of the Construction Industry”, Paper
Presented at a seminar organized by the College of Environmental Studies,
The Polytechnic, Birnin – Kebbi.
(ii) Olawuyi, B.J. (2003); “Operation Research and Its application to Resource
Planning and Control on Construction Projects”, Paper presented at a seminar
organized by the College of Environmental Studies, The Polytechnic, B/Kebbi
I GUEST LECTURES
(i) Olawuyi, B.J. (1996); “Estate Management and the Building Profession”,
Paper presented at the Estate Management Students Day, The Polytechnic Kebbi .
J CONFERENCES/SEMINARS ATTENDED
J.1 Effective Management of Capital Projects in Nigeria 19th -22nd June,’96
J.2. Scope of Consultancy Services for Professional Builders 20th -21st Dec.’96
J.3 Safety, Environment and Construction Industry 25nd -28th July,’97
J.4 Building Maintenance in Nigeria 22nd -25th July,’98
J.5 Quality Assurance and Safety in Construction Industry 1st -5th Aug.’01
J.6 Human Resources Development in the Building Industry 10th -14th Sept.’03
J.7 Due Process and the Construction Industry 10th - 14th Aug.’05
J.8 Sustainable Development and the Built Environment 9th -2th Aug.’06
J.9 Mandatory Training on National Building Code 30th Nov - 2nd Dec.’06
J.10 ICT Revolution and Built Environment 8th - 11th Aug.’07
J.11 The National Building Code and Nation Building 27th-31st Aug.’08
J.12 The Global Financial Melt Down: Challenges and Opportunities for the
Construction Industry. 8th -12th
July’09
J.13 Workshop on Academic Regulation Organized for the Academic Board of
W.U.P B/Kebbi 28th -29th May. ‘02
J.14 2nd Annual Conference on Education by Tertiary Institutions in Kebbi with the theme
Science and Technology Education for Sustainable Development in Kebbi State
2nd -4th Oct. ‘03
J.15 1st Annual Conference of S.E.T, F.U.T Minna with the Theme
“Rebuilding the Built Environment” 28th Feb - 2nd Mar. ‘07
J.16 2nd Annual Conference of S.E.T, F.U.T, Minna with the Theme
“Preserving The Environment” 27th – 29th Feb.’08.
K. DESIGN/CONTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
K.1 Supervision of the Construction of Raft Foundation (i.e. The Base) for Heavy Storage
Tank at Foods Oil (Nig.) Ltd. Ibadan. Aug. 1989
K.2 Supervision of the Construction of a Two Storey Blocks of Flats at Federal
Housing Authority (FHA) Site, Maitama District FCT Abuja.
Feb. 1992
K.3 Supervision of Maintenance Works on various Local Government Quarters in Jega
Jun. ’92-Mar.’93
K.4 Structural Design of the Pavilion (Grand Stand) of the Multi-purpose Mini Stadium,
Birnin Kebbi. Feb. 1994
K.5 Structural Design of the Proposed Cathedral Church (St. Paul’s Anglican Church), Sokoto.
Jun. 1993
K.6 Supervision of the Construction Works of the Supplementary National Control Center
(SNCC), Shiroro. Oct. ’95-Feb. ‘96
K.7 Supervision of the Construction of Two Bedroom Bungalow for Alh. Umaru Technical,
G.R.A Birnin Kebbi. Jul. 1998
K.8 Overseeing Materials Procurement and Supplies and other aspects of Project Monitoring
 and Control for the various sites of Vita Construction Ltd in Abuja. May ’99-Sept. ‘00
K.9 Structural Design and Detailing of a Proposed Guest House in Abuja Jan. ‘01
K.10 Structural Design of a Residential Development in Asokoro Abuja Feb. ‘00
K.11 Resident Supervision and Coordination of Construction of Abdullahi Fodio Center,
Birnin Kebbi Feb. ’03 - Dec.’04
K.12 Coordination of Construction of 100 Housing Units in Gwadangaji Area of Birnin-Kebbi.
Jun.’03 - Dec.’04
K.13 Production Management for the BDS Machine Room of the Central Bank of Nigeria
(Minna Branch) Aug.’09 - Date
L. ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES WITH DATES
L.1 100 Level Adviser and Assistant School Exam Officer 2009 - Date
L.2 Level Adviser for Spill – Over Students 2007- 2009
L.3 Departmental Examination Officer 2006/07 Session
L.4 400 Level Adviser 2005/06 Session
L.5 500 Level Adviser 2006/07 Session
L.6 Member, Conference Technical Committee for School of Environmental Technology,
Federal University of Technology, Minna. Nov. ’06 - Nov. ’09.
M. REFERENCES
M.1 Dr. O.I. Fagbenle Department of Building
School of Environmental Sciences
College of Science and Technology
Covenant University
Ota, Nigeria.

M.2 Dr. P.O. Lawal Department of Quantity Surveying

School of Environmental Technology
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.

M.3 Dr. K.O. Olusola Department of Building

Faculty of Environmental Design and Management,
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria.