Papers Update

1 . Andy K. W. Ng & Raymond W. M. Wong  ( City University Of Hong Kong): Human Factor in Resolving Site Coordination Problems in Building Projects

2 . Mohamad Ridzuan Yahya & Md Najib Ibrahim (IIUM): Decision Support of Facilities Management Practice in High Rise Buildings
3 . Wai Soon Han  (UTM) : The Provision of Infrastructure under Public Private Partnership in Malaysia
4 . Jehad Mohammad, Nik Mutasim Hj. Nik A. Rahman , Farzana Quoquab, Mohamad Ahmed Al Dwairi (UKM): The Relationship Between Training, Job Involvement And Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Conceptual Paper
5 . Sana Muqeem, Arazi Idrus, Mohd Faris Khamidi, Mohd Saiful Zakaria  (University Teknologi PETRONAS): Development Of Construction Labor Productivity Prediction Model Using Artificial Neural Netwrok
6 . Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hisham Mohd Ariffin (UiTM): Perceptions of Bribery Motives in the Construction Industry of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
7 . Ezlina Ahnuar & Prof. Sr. Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (IIUM): Competency and Its Relevance to Effective Contract Administration of Construction Contract
8 . Mohd Fairullazi Ayob & Prof. Sr. Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (IIUM): Proposing a Methodology to Investigate the Reliability and Validity of Data Inputs for Building LCC
9 . Chai Chang Saar & Aminah Md Yusof (UTM): A Theoretical Review of Green Construction
10 . Saber Sabouri  & M. F.M. Zain  (UKM): Simulation Of Different Floor Details Of A Bungalow House And Their Influence On Cooling Energy
11 . Associate Professor Dr. Esmawee Hj. Endut  & Abu Bakar Bin Hj. Abd. Raub (UiTM): The ‘Constant’ And ‘Localized’ Elements Of English Cottages In Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia.
12 . Ahmed Abukar Sheikh & Rozilah Kasim (UTHM): Minimizing the risks of investing corporate properties in Kenya
13 . Mohd. Nurfadzli Mat Nah, Shardy Abdullah & Arman Abdul Razak (USM): Property Asset Management Success Factors In Public Schools of Malaysia
14 . Fazdliel Aswad Ibrahim, Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei & Shardy Abdullah (USM): The Development of Concept and Design of Green Homes in Malaysia
15 . Sufian Hamat (USM): Preference For Planning And Design Measures Of People Place At Shopping Malls – A  Case Study Of Suria, KLCC Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
16 . Norhanis Diyana Nizarudin, Mohd. Ramzi Mohd.Hussain & Izawati Tukiman (IIUM): The Green Building Index (GBI) On  Landscape Architecture Scope Of Works
17 . Za’im Basiran & Aminah Md Yusof (UTM): Sustaining Technical and Vocational Education System through Outcome-Based Education
18 . Prof. Sr. Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (IIUM): In Need of Studies to Assess the Effectiveness of Bills of Quantities
19 . Prof. Sr. Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (IIUM): Securing the Due Performance of Contractors’ Obligations: Performance Bond or Performance Guarantee Sum?
20.Hamzah Abdul-Rahman, Chen Wang, Noor Diyana Che Othman (UM): Safely Through 2008 Economic Turmoil: Strategies Taken By Malaysian QS Firms
21. Nur Ezazura Abdul Razak & Prof Sr. Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (IIUM) : A Research Proposal on the Administration of Interim Payment under JKR 203A 2007 Form of Contract: Identification of Procedural Ambiguities, Constraints and Development of Proposed Strategies
22. Sharina Farihah Hasan (IIUM) : Employment Of Foreign Labours In The Malaysian  Construction Industry: Contractor’s Perspective
23. Atikah Binti Razali & Prof Sr, Dr. Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (IIUM): Applicability of B/Qs In Today’s Construction Procurement

CPD Points Update

Assalamualaikum and a good day...

We are pleased to announce that the CPD points approved for this conference so far are as follows:


1. CIDB : 20 CCD points
2. Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia: 3 CPD points
3. Malaysian Institute of Planners: 2 CPD points
4. Board of Engineer Malaysia: 6 CPD points
5. Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agent Malaysia: 6 CPD points
6. Board of QS : 6 CPD Points

Full Paper Submission

Assalamualaikum and a good day to everyone..

Please submit full papers to micra.iium2011@gmail.com using the template available here before 29 April 2011.

Upon acceptance, you will be required to register and present your paper. Papers will be evaluated using peer review process by experts in their respective field and will be published in conference proceeding after correction.

We look forward for your submissions.

Thank you

Conference Secretariat

Extension of abstract submission

Assalamualaikum and a good day,

Please be informed that the date for abstract submission has been extended to 31 March 2011. 

Do submit your abstract to micra.iium2010@gmail.com today.

BROCHURE

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You may download the conference brochure here

CALLING FOR PAPERS

Assalamualaikum and a good day...

We are happy to announce that we are calling for papers NOW! The dateline for the abstract submission is on the 18 March 2010.

Please download the format for abstract submission here.  

See you at the Garden of Knowledge and Virtue!

Venue

Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia

Themes

Papers reporting research works addressing any of the following stream and sub-themes are welcomed.

Stream 1 [Construction Technology & Management]
· Human Resources Management
· Planning and productivity of construction projects
· Quality Management
· Risk Management
· Value Management
· Knowledge Management
· Facilities and Safety Management
· Refurbishment and Maintenance management
· Cost and Time management
· ICT, BIM and Virtual Reality (VR) in construction
· Law and Contracts

. Syariah compliant
· Procurement and project delivery
· Management of construction firms
· Strategic issues for the construction industry

. International construction

. Joint venture

. Construction business

. Ethics in construction

. Disputes

. Alternative dispute resolution

. Public private partnership
· Environmental issues in construction

Stream 2 [Design Management]
· Design Management
· Sustainability in Construction
· Property Management
· Building & Heritage Conservation
· Islamic Architecture
· Urban Planning & Design
· Environmental Design
· Energy Conservation
· Geographical Information System (GIS)
· Transportation Management
· Housing Development
· Landscape Architecture
· Interior Design
· Graphic Design

Stream 3 [Education in the Built Environment]
· Education in the Built Environment

. Teaching and learning in the Built Environment

. Problem based learning in the Built Environment

. Student centred learning in the Built Environment

. Graduate studies and supervision in the Built Environment

. Research methodology in the Built Environment
· Issues in the Built environment
· Malaysia’s Construction Industry and the Built Environment:

   Past, Present & Future.
· Others

Refereeing & Publication Policy

All papers will be reviewed by renowned experts in the relevant field. Papers will be published in ISBN-numbered proceeding. 


List of Reviewers
Papers submission will be reviewed by our experts in relevant field panel as follows: 

Prof. Dr. Md Najib Ibrahim

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mohit

Assoc Professor Dr. Muhammad Abu Eusoff

Asst. Prof. Dr. Syariah Bachok

Asst. Prof. Dr. Noor Aziah Mohd Ariffin

Asst. Prof. Dr. Shamzani Affendy Mohd

Asst. Prof. Dr. Aniza Abu Bakar

Asst. Prof. Dr. Zuraini Denan

Asst. Prof. Dr. Rustam Khairi Zahari

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Mazlina Syed Khuzzan

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sharina Farihah Hasan 

Tuan Haji Yahaya Yunus

Important Dates

Abstract Submission                               :  18 March 2011

Abstract Acceptance                               :   31 March 2011

Full Paper Submission                            :   29 April 2011

Paper Acceptance Notification              :   27 May 2011

Final Version of Paper Due                    :   10 June 2011

Registration Deadline                             :   24 June 2011