Dominic D Ahiaga-Dagbui

• Director of Deakin Megaprojects Research Group and Senior Lecturer of Construction and Project Management, Deakin University

A major infrastructure researcher and educator. I am dedicated to enhancing the delivery of major infrastructure projects by equipping decision-makers with robust, evidence-based insights crucial for strategic infrastructure planning, management, and delivery.

My research delves into the complexities of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. I have a passion for exploring the intricacies of capital and operational costs, innovative procurement and contracting strategies, project adaptability, the societal impacts of infrastructure investments, and enhancing client capabilities for successful project delivery. My scholarly work drives significant advancements in understanding and mitigating construction cost overruns, future-proofing infrastructure, optimising project governance, and strengthening client competencies for cost-effective asset procurement.

I find great joy in collaborating with researchers from diverse disciplines such as politics, business, economics, IT, statistics, and psychology. The fusion of different perspectives adds a unique beauty and depth to the solutions we develop, often leading to more innovative and impactful outcomes.

I also enjoy working alongside industry organisations and government bodies on projects that are timely, relevant, and capable of making a real-world difference. I am deeply committed to ensuring that academic research transcends the confines of academia, contributing meaningfully to the broader community and fostering positive change across the economy, society, environment, and industry practices.

LATEST BOOK: Governance Frameworks for Major Public Projects

Why do major projects fail so often? What are the recurring pathologies that afflict struggling projects, and what distinguishes those that are successfully delivered?
This new book addresses these questions head-on, drawing on contributions from 21 authors across 10 countries, with reflections from the EU and IMF. It examines the governance processes underpinning major project appraisal, from decision-making frameworks to accountability structures, and distils lessons from international practice and experience. Deliberately written for practitioners and policymakers rather than an academic audience, the book is designed to support informed, rigorous decision-making in the governance of major public projects.

I had the privilege of co-authoring the Australian chapter alongside experienced practitioner Jon Fraser, contributing perspectives on how Australia navigates the governance challenges that confront major public investments. Reach out to me for a copy or grab the full book from:

• 2021–present Senior Lecturer, Deakin University
• 2017–2021 Lecturer, Deakin University
• 2014–2017 Lecturer, Robert Gordon University

• 2014 University of Edinburgh, UK, Ph.D
• 2010 Heriot-Watt University, UK, Masters Civil Engineering and Construction Management

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