Rate My Professor Andrew Dainty

Conjoint Professor Andrew Dainty serves as an Honorary Professor in the School of Architecture and Built Environment within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He holds the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Previously, he was Dean of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering and Professor of Construction Sociology at Loughborough University, where he advanced from lecturer in construction management to senior leadership roles, including Associate Dean for Research.

Professor Dainty's academic interests center on the sociology of construction, human resource management in construction projects, supply chain integration, diversity and inclusion in the built environment, gender dynamics in engineering, communication practices, team integration, off-site modern methods of construction, and sustainable practices across supply chains. He has produced 350 publications, amassing over 16,000 citations. Key works include the book 'Human Resource Management in Construction Projects: Strategic and Operational Approaches' (2003, Routledge, with M. Loosemore and H. Lingard; 617 citations), 'Communication in Construction: Theory and Practice' (2007, Routledge, with D. Moore and M. Murray; 740 citations), 'The extent of team integration within construction projects' (2006, International Journal of Project Management, with ARJ Baiden and BK Price; 721 citations), 'How women engineers do and undo gender: Consequences for gender equality' (2009, Gender, Work & Organization, with A. Powell and B. Bagilhole; 691 citations), 'New perspectives on construction supply chain integration' (2001, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, with ARJ Dainty, SJ Millett, and GH Briscoe; 593 citations), 'Perspectives of UK housebuilders on the use of offsite modern methods of construction' (2007, Construction Management and Economics, with W. Pan and AGF Gibb; 565 citations), and 'Construction supply chain integration: an elusive goal?' (2005, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, with G. Briscoe; 496 citations). His research has shaped understandings of project-based organizing, methodological pluralism in construction studies, and resilience in infrastructure development. Professor Dainty engages in international collaborations, including recent visits to the University of Newcastle.