Rohana Mahbub
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About
Rohana Mahbub is a construction technology researcher whose work has made significant contributions to understanding the adoption of automation and robotics within the built environment sector. Specializing in construction innovation, technology implementation, and industry transformation, Mahbub has dedicated much of their research career to identifying and analyzing the barriers that prevent modern technological solutions from taking root in a traditionally conservative industry. Mahbub's most influential work, "An Investigation into the Barriers to the Implementation of Automation and Robotics Technologies in the Construction Industry" (2008), garnered 50 citations and addressed pressing challenges including declining productivity, labour shortages, and occupational safety concerns — framing automation as a viable and necessary remedy. Building on this foundation, their 2012 study on Malaysia's readiness to embrace construction robotics (49 citations) offered a nuanced, developing-nation perspective, connecting national policy ambitions such as Malaysia's Vision 2020 and the Economic Transformation Programme to ground-level technological uptake. Earlier cross-national comparative research examining Australia and Japan further demonstrated Mahbub's commitment to a globally informed approach. Collectively, their body of work provides researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners with a critical roadmap for navigating the complex transition toward smarter, safer, and more productive construction environments.
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