Completed Projects

1st Dec 2020 – 30th Nov 2021

Digital Twin for UTM Infrastructure
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP – Industri/International Incentive Grant (IIIG))
Research grant worth RM20k

1st Dec 2020 – 30th Nov 2022

A New Model of Virtual Collaboration Using Virtual Reality for Explaining Designers’ Interactive Behaviour
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme)
Research grant worth RM76.2k

1st December 2018 – 28th February 2022

MRUN 5.4: Augmented Reality Content For Engineering & TVET – Industrialised Building System (IBS) Construction
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (MRUN)
Research grant worth RM102k

1st June 2019 – 28th February 2021

IBS Supply Chain Management through Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Sponsored by IJM Construction Sdn. Bhd.
Research grant worth RM65k

1st October 2016 – 30th September 2018

Enhancing Cost Planning and Control through 5D Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Construction Projects
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP)
Research grant worth RM40k

9th September 2016 – 23rd November 2018

Development of IBS-BIM Library
Sponsored by Construction Industry Development Board
Research grant worth RM291.5k

1st December 2012–31st December 2013

Rule-based Knowledge Model for Building Code Compliance: Towards an Automated Building Code Checking using BIM Technology
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP)
Research grant worth RM 32k

1st April 2011 – 30th September 2012

Critical Success Factor for E-learning Acceptance in Malaysia’s Construction Industry: An Exploratory Investigation
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP)
Research grant worth RM 40k

15thDecember 2009 – 30th March 2011

E-tendering Readiness Assessment of Contractors in Johor Bahru
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (NASPHD)
Research grant worth RM 10k

1st Februari 2021 – 31st January 2024

Development of the Construction Industry Big Data Advancement Framework for Developing Countries
Sponsored by Institut Teknologi Bandung (Matching Grant Scheme)
Research grant worth RM20k

7th Sept 2021 – 6th Sept 2023

BIM Based Estimation Model Evolution for Building Materials and Carbon Emission Correlation Through Life Cycle Analysis for Sustainable Design Assessment
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme)
Research grant worth RM91.2k

7th Sept 2021 – 6th Sept 2023

A Taxonomy Framework for Advancing Big Data Adoption in the Construction Industry
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme)
Research grant worth RM82k

1st October 2021 – 30th Sept 2023

Adoption of Virtual Reality Technology in Architectural Design Studio in Malaysia
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM Encouragement Research)
Research grant worth RM20k

1st Dec 2020 – 30th Nov 2022

Integration of Occupational Safety and Health in Construction Industry Management (OSHCIM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Educational Framework for Higher Learning Institution
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme)
Research grant worth RM55k

1st Dec 2020 – 30th Nov 2022

BIM-aided Decision-Support Framework for Water Efficient Building Design
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme)
Research grant worth RM64k

1st August 2019 – 31st January 2022

Cloud Computing Adoption Framework For Construction Firms
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP Tier 2)
Research grant worth RM28.6k

1st August 2019 – 31st January 2022 

Trust in The Transferal of Digitised Information in Siloed Construction Environment
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP Tier 2)
Research grant worth RM30k

1st June 2019 – 31th December 2020

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Green Building Assessment\
Sponsored by IJM Construction Sdn. Bhd.
Research grant worth RM65k

1st December 2018 – 30th November 2020

MRUN 5.0 – Virtual Reality and Gamification Platform For Engineering and TVET Engineering in University 4.0
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (MRUN)
Research grant worth RM470k

1st January 2019 – 30th September 2021

Gamification Framework as a Training Approach to Enhance Construction Workers Skills, Safety and Wellness
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (FRGS)
Research grant worth RM68k

1st January 2019 – 31st December 2020

Computational Building Information Modelling-based Method for Green Retrofitting
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (FRGS)
Research grant worth RM65.2k

1st December 2018–30th November 2020

UTM-TDR 36.3 (T2): Measuring the Magnetic Impact of Economic Agglomeration for Industrial and Business Environment through Spatial Mapping
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP TDRG)
Research grant worth RM40k

1st April 2018–31st Mar 2021

HIR 9.3: Establishment of Bamboo Avenue as an Eco-Livinglab
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP HIR)
Research grant worth RM60k

1st Feb 2018–31st Jan 2020

Framework for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Intelligent Contract in the Malaysian Construction Industry
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP Tier 1)
Research grant worth RM50k

1st Feb 2018–31st Jan 2019

Development of property management visualization model through Building Information Modelling (ProMaV).
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP COE)
Research grant worth RM50k

1st July 2017–30th June 2018

Enhancing Teaching And Learning Construction Technology Courses For Quantity Surveying And Construction               Students Using Augmented Reality
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP DPP)
Research grant worth RM20k

4th October 2016 – 31st July 2018

Sustainability Prototype For Retrofitting Commercial Office Building Through Post Occupancy Evaluation (E-Retrow)
Sponsored by Ministry of Higher Education (PRGS)
Research grant worth RM120k

1st December 2014 – 30thNovember 2016

BIM-GBI Model Development: Integrating Building Information Modelling and Green Building Certification in Malaysia
Sponsored by Ministry of Education (FRGS)
Research grant worth RM 93.2k

1st April 2013 – 31st March 2015

An Assessment Of An Effective Relationship-Based Procurement Model For The Construction Industry In Malaysia
Sponsored by Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS)
Research grant worth RM70k

1st November 2012 – 31st October 2014

A Prototype Development of Sidewalk Design Support Tool: Based on Pedestrian Decision Pattern Recognition
Sponsored by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Esience)
Research grant worth RM141.1k

1st December 2012–31st December 2013

Geospatial Analysis on Impacts of Primary Flood on Residential Property Values in Kota Tinggi and Segamat
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP)
Research grant worth RM32k

1st December 2012–31st December 2013

Confirmatory Factor Model of Factors Influencing Residential Green Building Demand in Malaysia
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP)
Research grant worth RM32k

1st April 2011 – 30th September 2012

Charting the Legal and Contractual Route for the Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Malaysia
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP)
Research grant worth RM40k

1st May 2011 – 30th April 2012

Perspectives on Vulnerability and Insurability of Malaysia Coastal Real Estates Under Climate Change
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP)
Research grant worth RM40k

15th December 2010 – 14th May 2012

The Contribution of Women in the Construction Industry
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (CIPD)
Research grant worth RM 10k
1st October 2009 – 30th October 2010

Content Analysis Procedure for Auditing of Internet-based Communication Channels on Tourism Attractions: Pilot Project at State of Melaka
Sponsored by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (NASPHD)
Research grant worth RM 10k

July 2000 – July 2003

More Productive Minor Construction Projects through Information Technology – an IMI, EPSRC/ DETR (UK) research project
Research at University of Salford, UK
Sponsored by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and University of Salford
Research grant worth GBP 168k

2013

Title: Building Information Modelling – Educational Framework for Quantity Surveying Graduates.
A study commisioned by Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia
Lead by Dr Kherun Nita binti Ali
Assisted by Assoc Prof Dr Nur Emma binti Mustaffa and Sr Quek Jin Keat

2012

Title: Building Information Modelling Awareness – and Readiness among Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveying Firms. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia – Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia.
A study commisioned by Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia
Lead by Dr Kherun Nita binti Ali
Assisted by Sr Sharifah Noraini Noreen Syed Ibrahim Al‐Jamalullail and Tan Choon Boon