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Ferdinand Hassan

University of Pretoria

PhD candidate in Technology and Innovation Management at the University of Pretoria, researching mass timber adoption in South African construction.

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Selected Awards

  • SAIIE Best IE Paper — 2× Nominated (2026)
  • JBCC Research Excellence — 3rd Place (2026)
  • 3MT Runner-Up — UP (2026)
  • Best Presentation — SAIIE (2025)
  • Best IE Paper Runner-Up — SAJIE (2025)
  • Golden Key Honour Society (2025)
  • Top Master's Research — GSTM (2024)
  • Distinguished Academic Member — NSBE Ghana (2017)
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Can Mass Timber Meet South Africa's Building Standards? An Evaluation of Strength, Fire, and Moisture Resistance
2025Hassan, F.S. and Grobbelaar, S.19th Built Environment Conference (ASOCSA)
#mass timber#building standards#South Africa#fire resistance#conference paper

Evaluates whether mass timber can meet South African building standards for strength, fire, and moisture resistance.

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Barriers and Enablers of Innovation and Technology Adoption in the South African Construction Industry
2025Hassan, F.S. and Grobbelaar, S.SAIIE35 Proceedings
#innovation adoption#technology adoption#South Africa#construction industry#conference paper

Examines barriers and enablers of innovation and technology adoption in the South African construction industry.

Comparative Assessment of the Economic Feasibility of Mass Timber Buildings
2025Hassan, F.S. and Grobbelaar, S.Business and Management 2025
#mass timber#economic feasibility#construction#conference paper

Compares the economic feasibility of mass timber buildings across different contexts.

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Comparative Perspectives on the Feasibility of Promoting Timber Construction in South Africa
2025Hassan, F.S. and Grobbelaar, S.World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025
#timber construction#feasibility#South Africa#WCTE#conference paper

Compares perspectives on the feasibility of promoting timber construction in South Africa. Presented at WCTE 2025 in Brisbane.

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Open Innovation Adoption in the South African Timber Construction Sector
2025Msibi, S.E., Hassan, F.S. and Grobbelaar, S.19th Built Environment Conference (ASOCSA)
#open innovation#timber construction#South Africa#conference paper

Explores open innovation adoption in South Africa's timber construction sector.

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Assessing Timber Construction in South Africa: Perceived Quality, Barriers and Solutions
2024Hassan, F.S. and Grobbelaar, S.18th Built Environment Conference (ASOCSA)
#timber construction#perceived quality#barriers#South Africa#conference paper

Assesses perceived quality, barriers, and solutions for timber construction in South Africa.

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Adoption of Engineered Wood Products in the Building Construction Industry: A Conceptual Model
2023Hassan, F.S. and Grobbelaar, S.17th Built Environment Conference (ASOCSA)
#engineered wood products#conceptual model#adoption#conference paper

Proposes a conceptual model for the adoption of engineered wood products in building construction.

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