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Mohamad Saifulnizam Bin Mohamad Suhaimi

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Management - Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
  • Master of Science (Project Management) - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia

Mohamad Saifulnizam Bin Mohamad Suhaimi (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Other's position:

Coordinator, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design


saifulnizam@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


An Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Quantity Surveying, KAED. Graduated with Phd in Construction Management from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), his thesis focusses on Value Management (VM) in the design planning of an airport construction project. An expansion of his thesis has brings him to currently explore the relationship between VM, contruction procurement and building information modelling (BIM) that influenced construction performance. His current expansion of his portfolio focusses on VM and green rating tools for sustainable construction.
An alumnus of IIUM himself, he has been teaching Value Engineering, Contract administration and building measurement eversince he joined IIUM. A nominee for IIUM Best Teacher Award for 2016. He possess several years of experience working as Quantity Surveyor locally and internationally on civil engineering, hospital and high-rise construction projects where he specialised on Value Engineering study and cost control. During his candidature period as PhD scholar, he lecture both undergraduate and post-graduate student at QUT on Quantity Surveying and Project Management (Critical Path Method) course. These experiences has significantly influenced the way he approached teaching Quantity Surveying to IIUM students.
In term of administrative post, he was the former Head of Department for Quantity Surveying in 2008 and actively serving various journal review committee, external examiner for undergraduate programme, working committee in various Kulliyyah's initiative as well as QS professional bodies. At the University level, he represents the University as tennis player and a Bronze medallist for the 2009 University's Game.
He continues to actively involve with the Alumni activities for his alma mater. Working closely with Queensland University of Technology contributing as an external supervisor for integrated project paper for master degree student and involve with online distance learning module development for International student.


Area of Specialisation


  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Construction and Project Management ~ Value Management - Value Management (2009)


Professional Membership


  • 2016: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Lembaga Jurukur Bahan Malaysia
  • 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Committee Member), ASEAN Quantity Surveyors Association (AQSA)


Teaching Responsibilities


ADVANCED POST-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS 1 2007/2008
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATION 2017/2018
COST, VALUE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016
ECONOMICS FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 1 2007/2008
ECONOMICS FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 2 2006/2007
INTEGRATED MULTI DISCIPLINARY PROJECT 1 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
INTEGRATED/MULTI- DISCIPLINARY PROJECT 1 2007/2008
INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
INTRO. TO BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2017/2018
LEGAL STUDIES FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 2 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
POST- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 1 2021/2022
POST-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 2 2014/2015
PRACTICAL TRAINING 2015/2016 2014/2015
PRIN. OF MEASUREMENT OF REINFORCED CONCRETE & STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS 2017/2018
PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 2008/2009
PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 2008/2009
PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING FOR BUILDING SERVICES AND EXTERNAL WORKS 2017/2018 2009/2010 2008/2009
PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING FOR BUILDING WORKS 2 2006/2007
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2007/2008
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT FOR ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS 2023/2024
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT FOR BUILDING WORKS 1 2008/2009 2007/2008
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT FOR BUILDING WORKS 2 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2006/2007
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS 2023/2024
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT OF ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2014/2015
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2022/2023 2021/2022 2017/2018
RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2016/2017 2015/2016
VALUE ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2008/2009 2007/2008


Supervision


The Classifications And Characterisation Of Malay Aristorcratic Architectural Frontages.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
The Integration Of Relational Contracting Factors In Building Information Modelling (Bim) Protocol For Bim-Based Construction Projects In Malaysia.
Master Completed 2023 Co-supervisor
Method-Related Charges (Mrc): The Cost Effects Which Related To The Claims.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
An Appraisal Of Labour Productivity In Sandcrete Block Making Factories In Minna, Nigeria.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Innovative Procurement System For Housing Proejct'S Cost Optimisation.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
A Study On Relationship Between Value Engineering And Cash Flow Management.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Cost Overruns In Heritage Building Conservation Project.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Building Condition Assessment For School Building.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2024 PERKHIDMATAN RAPPORTEUR DAN FASILITATOR BAGI BENGKEL MEMBANGUN DAN MENAMBAHBAIK SENARAI SEMAK STANDARD INDUSTRI PEMBINAAN CIS10:2020 & CIS27:2019 DENGAN SENARAI SEMAK JABATAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN (JKKP) BERKAITAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESIHATAN DITAPAK BINA
2022 - 2023 Kajian Mengoptimumkan Penggunaan Kuarters Guru Tidak Berpenghuni Milik Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
2021 - 2021 KURSUS PEMPROSESAN PELAN MENGGUNAKAN PERISIAN REVIT SECARA ATAS TALIAN UNTUK PEGAWAI KESELAMATAN KEBAKARAN JBPM (PULAU PINANG))
2021 - 2021 KURSUS PEMPROSESAN PELAN MENGGUNAKAN PERISIAN AUTO CAD & REVIT UNTUK PEGAWAI KESELAMATAN KEBAKARAN JBPM NEGERI PAHANG
2021 - 2021 KURSUS PEMPROSESAN PELAN MENGGUNAKAN PERISIAN REVIT SECARA ATAS TALIAN UNTUK PEGAWAI KESELAMATAN KEBAKARAN JBPM PADA 21-23 SEPT 2021
2019 - STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL INCENTIVES FOR INFRATSRUCTURE PROJECTS ADOPT SUSTAINABILITY RATING TOOL
2017 - 2017 Perkhidmatan Perlaksanaan Insentif untuk Projek yang Menjalankan Penilaian MYCREST
2017 - 2017 PERKHIDMATAN MENYEDIAKAN DAN MENYELARAS DOKUMEN SENARAI SEMAK PEGAWAI PENILAI MYCREST,PERMOHONAN MYHIJAU DAN INSENTIF CUKAI MIDA UNTUK MYCREST
2016 - 2017 Kajian Berkenaan Pelaksanaan Penilaian Mycrest Secara Mandatori Untuk Projek-Projek Bernilai RM100 Juta Dan Ke Atas
2016 - 2020 Characterization of Malay Architectural Components through BIM-Based Modelling and Semantic Enrichment for Urban Buildings
2016 - 2016 Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MYCREST) Assessor Refreshment Course
2015 - 2016 (Disaster Relief and Preparedness) Community Experiences on Prevention, Preparedness and Recovery of the Flood Disaster in Cultural and Local Wisdom Context: Lesson Learnt from All Levels of a Household
2008 - 2010 An Explotary Study to investigate the Marketing Strategies of Medium- Sized Construction Contractors in Malaysia
On-Going
2023 - Present Program Pembangunan Bagi Kajian Sosioekonomi Penduduk Wilayah KETENGAH
2023 - Present Investigation of the Economic Aspects of the Operation and Maintenance of Elderly Care Centres
2020 - Present Determination of Strategies to Implement Post Contract Cost Control in Building Construction Projects
2019 - Present Optimising Construction Cost for Heritage Building Conservation Project Through Value Engineering Technique
2019 - Present A Novel Method in Nurturing Students? Motivation and Resilience Through a Validated Embedded Multi-Dimensional Student Engagement Framework (Use of Gamification) for Higher Learning Institution
2019 - Present Virtual Reality and Gamification Platform for Engineering and TVET Learning in University 4.0
2019 - Present Seamless contracting and contractual provisions framework to reinforce BIM collaborative and integrative environment in the Malaysian construction industry
2015 - Present Improving the Uses of the Bills of Quantities in the Malaysian Construction Industry
2007 - Present A Study to Estimate the Labour Productivity Rates for the Following Building Trades: Internal Floor Finishes, Internal Wall Finishes, Internal Ceiling Finishes
2007 - Present A Study to Estimate the Labour Productivity Rates for the Following Building Trades: Internal Floor Finishes, Internal Wall Finishes and Internal Ceiling Finishes


Award & Recognition


25 Jun, 2019 ERASMUS+ - European Union International
31 Jul, 2017 Murabbi Award 2017 - International Islamic University Malaysia University


Publications


Article

2023 Anjung Rimbun: revitalisation of al-Ghazali road and SHAS mosque lower courtyard. Design Ideals Journal, 5 (1) pp. 32-37
2023 Journey of light. Design Ideals Journal, 5 (1) pp. 38-42
2023 Revitalisation of al-Ghazali walk & courtyard design. Design Ideals Journal, 5 (1) pp. 25-31
2020 A generic process of documentation and data management for historical Malay architecture using BIM. Planning Malaysia Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 18 (2) pp. 73-84
2020 Recreating historical Malay architecture with BIM process. International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 7 (2) pp. 79-89
2019 BIM backed decision support system in the management of heritage building. International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 6 (2) pp. 71-79
2019 Spatial analysis on Malay buildings for categorization of Malay historic BIM library. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 11 (2) pp. 1-17
2018 Heritage building preservation through building information modelling: reviving cultural values through level of development exploration. Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 16 (2) pp. 62-72
2018 Heritage building preservation through building information modelling: reviving cultural values through level of development exploration. Planning Malaysia Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 16 (2) pp. 62 -72
2018 Heritage building preservation through building information modellling: reviving cultural values through level of development exploration. Planning Malaysia Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 16 (2) pp. 62-72
2018 Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) for Malaysian construction industry. Planning Malaysia: Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 16 (3) pp. 332-343
2017 Advocating sustainable building paradigm through value management. Journal of Design and Built Environment, 17 (Special Issue) pp. 95-106
Conference or Workshop Item

2019 Spatial analysis on Malay buildings for categorization of Malay historic BIM library. In: 4th International Conference-Workshop on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design (ICWSAUD) 2019,
2018 Traditional Malay building as-built drawings reproduction using building information modelling. In: ASEAN Postgraduate Conference 2018,
2017 Rethinking construction: inclusion of slow learners as taker-off in quantity surveying practice. In: Global Congress on Construction, Material and Structural Engineering 2017 (GCoMSE2017),
2016 Evoking Malaysian architecture cultural identity through development of parametric bim. In: 16th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality,