Journal article
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
Journal article
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.…
Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Affordable housing
Design
Low-income
Sana'a
Journal article
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…
Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Construction industry
Sustainable development
Indicators
Journal article
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
Journal article
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
Journal article
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
Journal article
B Sultan, W Alaghbari
International Journal of Applied Engineering Research · 2017 · Vol. 12 · No. 6 · pp. 886–893
This paper presents a prioritized framework for integrating sustainable construction methodologies within the Yemeni building sector. Recognizing the unique hurdles of infrastructure development in a conflict-prone setting, the study uses multi-criteria decision-making techniques to rank priorities such as water conservation,…
Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Sustainable construction
Industry priorities
Yemen
Journal article
B Sultan, W Alaghbari
International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET) · 2018 · Vol. 9 · No. 11 · pp. 1228–1235
This article examines the explosive expansion of the informal construction sector in Yemen in direct relation to ongoing national political instability and institutional breakdown. The research examines how the absence of municipal enforcement has driven unregulated urban growth, created severe…
Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Political instability
Informal construction
Yemen
Journal article
B Sultan, W Alaghbari
Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management · 2014 · Vol. 4 · No. 1 · pp. 8–14
This investigation identifies systemic vulnerabilities stemming from incompetent or obsolete construction technologies and poorly allocated resource logistics in Yemen’s building industry. The study critiques classical project methodologies and identifies how lack of specialized modern machinery, absence of standardization, and inadequate…
Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Incompetent technologies
Construction resources
Journal article
H Alahmed, W Alaghbari, R Ibrahim, A Salim
International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis · 2014
This research evaluates the critical influence of spatial design characteristics and layouts on the livability, social cohesion, and safety of low-rise residential neighborhoods in Basra, Iraq. By analyzing urban layouts, connectivity indices, public space integration, and architectural setbacks, the study…
Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Spatial design
Characteristics
Low-rise residential
