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An assessment of biodiversity awarness level for Sana'a University students–Yemen

A Alsanoy, W Alaghbari, A Al-Arifi, WA Ali

Journal of Science and Technology · 2014 · Vol. 19 · No. 1

This exploratory survey measures environmental awareness profiles, specifically focused on biological diversity, ecosystem services, and ecological conservation principles, among senior undergraduate bodies attending Sana’a University, Yemen. The empirical analytics emphasize major curriculum discrepancies, revealing a significant gap between theoretical student…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Biodiversity awareness Assessment Sana'a University
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Factors affecting speed of Industrialized Building System (IBS) projects in Malaysia

W Alaghbari, A Salim, MRA Kadir, A Asonway

Journal of Engineering Science and Technology · 2008

This investigation measures the specific scheduling and execution velocities of Industrialized Building System (IBS) infrastructure developments in Malaysia. Through structural evaluations of manufacturing assembly lines, transport intervals, and automated on-site crane positioning practices, the study highlights critical path factors that…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Construction speed Industrialized Building System
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An assessment of the level of awareness of biodiversity among students at Sanaa university, Yemen

A Alsanoy, W Alaghbari, A Al-Arifi, WA Ali

Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor · 2013

This paper assesses the level of awareness and perception of biodiversity conservation among undergraduate students at Sana’a University, Yemen. Utilizing a structured survey methodology, the research evaluates students’ environmental knowledge, attitudes, and the role of higher education curricula in fostering…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Biodiversity awareness Assessment Students
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Housing shortage for low‐income in Yemen: causes and suggestions

W Alaghbari, A Salim, K Dola, AAA Ali

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis · 2009

This study analyzes the severe housing shortages impacting the low-income segment in Yemen, highlighting the structural causes and proposing pragmatic solutions. Key barriers identified include soaring land prices, inadequate urban planning, political instability, and restricted access to housing microfinance. The…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Housing shortage Low-income Yemen Causes
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Identification of significant factors influencing housing cost in Yemen

W Alaghbari, A Salim, K Dola, AAA Ali

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis · 2012

Utilizing empirical evaluation techniques, this study identifies the predominant socio-economic and structural factors driving up housing construction costs in Yemen. By examining raw material inflation, currency fluctuations, regulatory barriers, and security constraints, the research isolated the most volatile components of…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Identification Housing cost Influencing factors
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The significant factors causing delay of building construction projects in Malaysia

W Alaghbari, MRA Kadir, A Salim

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management · 2007

This study investigates the critical factors contributing to delays in building construction projects within the Malaysian construction industry. By identifying and analyzing the primary causes from the perspectives of clients, consultants, and contractors, the research highlights systemic inefficiencies, financial bottlenecks,…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Significant factors Delay Building construction
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Construction Industry from Perspective of Force Majeure and Environmental Risk Compared to the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Systematic Literature Review

MO Alfadil, MA Kassem, KN Ali, W Alaghbari

Sustainability · 2022 · Vol. 14 · No. 1135 · pp. 1–22

This systematic literature review analyzes the global impacts of force majeure and severe environmental risks on the construction industry, with a comparative focus on the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. By aggregating and synthesizing empirical findings from multiple peer-reviewed…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Construction industry Perspective Force Majeure
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Factors affecting construction speed of industrialized building system in Malaysia

W Alaghbari

Journal of Engineering Science and Technology · 2005

This research analyzes the primary operational and structural factors dictating the construction speed of the Industrialized Building System (IBS) in Malaysia. Emphasizing modular design, prefabrication, and advanced manufacturing workflows, the study explores how supply chain integration, technological readiness, and skilled…

Engineering Architecture Engineering
Construction speed Industrialized building
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Developing affordable housing design for low income in Sana'a, Yemen

W Alaghbari, A Salim, K Dola, AAA Ali

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis · 2011

Addressing the compounding housing crisis in Yemen, this study develops an affordable, culturally responsive, and sustainable residential design framework tailored for low-income populations in Sana’a. The design incorporates local building materials, passive climate control techniques, and efficient space utilization concepts.…

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Affordable housing Design Low-income Sana'a
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Construction Industry Sustainable Development Indicator for Low-Income Developing Countries: Yemen As A Case Study

B Sultan, W Alaghbari

International Journal of Construction Management · 2023 · Vol. 23 · No. 6 · pp. 1053–1060

This paper establishes a comprehensive Sustainable Development Indicator (SDI) matrix customized for the construction sectors of low-income developing nations, using Yemen as a critical case study. The indicators integrate economic feasibility, socio-cultural preservation, and environmental conservation targets. The research provides…

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Construction industry Sustainable development Indicators