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Douglas Aghimien is a prominent construction technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of digital innovation, workforce management, and occupational health and safety within the built environment. He is best known for his pioneering investigations into robotics and automation (R&A) adoption in the construction industry, a field where his 2019 mapping study has become a landmark reference, accumulating over 104 citations and providing researchers with a critical framework for understanding the trajectory of R&A scholarship in construction. His subsequent work, applying Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to identify impediments to R&A deployment for health and safety improvement, has further cemented his reputation as a rigorous quantitative researcher, garnering 34 citations since 2022. More recently, Aghimien has expanded his scope to address the broader implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on construction workforce management, exploring how digital technologies are reshaping labor practices and project delivery. Across his body of work, he consistently bridges technological advancement with human-centered concerns, making his research invaluable for academics, policymakers, and industry practitioners seeking to modernize construction while safeguarding its workforce.