Publications
Dr. Al-Hussein has contributed as an author on over 400 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Below you'll find complete listings of published journal papers, conference papers, books, book chapters, and technical reports. To request access to any published materials, please contact us.
Journal Papers
Wang, Y., Xiao, B., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Proactive safety hazard identification using visual–text semantic similarity for construction safety management.” Automation in Construction, 166, 105602.
Assaf, M., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. “Critical review of virtual reality applications in offsite construction research.” Accepted (Jun., 2024) for publication in Journal of Construction Engineering and Management.
Alsakka, F., Yu, H., El-Chami, I., Hamzeh, F., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Digital twin for production estimation, scheduling and real-time monitoring in offsite construction.” Computers & Industrial Engineering, 191, 110173.
Chen, X., Wang, Y., Wang, J., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Vision-based real-time process monitoring and problem feedback for productivity-oriented analysis in off-site construction.” Automation in Construction, 162, 105389.
Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Crane signalman hand-signal classification framework using sensor-based smart construction glove and machine-learning algorithms.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(8), 04024094.
Tung, T.-J., Al-Hussein, M., and Martinez, P. (2023). “Vision-based guiding system for autonomous robotic corner cleaning of window frames.” Buildings, 13(12), 2990.
Barkokébas, B., Martinez, P., Bouferguene, A., Hamzeh, F., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Digitalization-based process improvement and decision-making in offsite construction.” Automation in Construction, 155, 105052.
Wang, Y., Xiao, B., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, H. (2023). “Content-based image retrieval for construction site images: Leveraging deep learning–based object detection.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 37(6), 04023035.
Mehdipoor, A., Iordanova, I., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Identification and evaluation of the key decision support factors for selecting off-site construction in Canada: A BIM-enabled approach.” Digital Manufacturing Technology, 3(2), 137–155.
Alsakka, F., Assaf, S., El-Chami, I., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Computer vision applications in offsite construction.” Automation in Construction, 154, 104980.
Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Crane mat layout optimization based on agent-based greedy and reinforcement-learning approach.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(8), 04023067.
Alsakka, F., El-Chami, I., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Computer vision-based process time data acquisition for offsite construction.” Automation in Construction, 149, 104803.
Liu, H., Al-Hussein, M., Lei, Z., Li, H. X., and Han, S. (2023). “Special Collection Announcement: Modular Construction/Off-Site Construction.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(4), 02023001.
Wang, J., Li, X., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “3D standard motion time-based ergonomic risk analysis for workplace design in modular construction.” Automation in Construction, 147, 104738.
Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Scientometric analysis and critical review on the application of deep learning in the construction industry.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 50(4), 253–269.
Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “A deep learning classification framework for reducing communication errors in dynamic hand signaling for crane operation.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(2), 04022167.
Wang, J., Mohamed, Y., Han, S., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “3D ergonomics-based motion-level productivity analysis for intelligent manufacturing in industrialized construction.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 50(3), 197–209.
Barkokébas, B., Al-Hussein, M., and Hamzeh, F. (2023). “Assessment of digital twins to reassign multi-skilled workers in offsite construction based on lean thinking.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(1), 04022143.
Wang, Y., Xiao, B., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, H. (2022). “Vision-based method for semantic information extraction in construction by integrating deep learning object detection and image captioning.” Advanced Engineering Informatics, 53, 101699.
Martinez, P., Mohsen, O., Al-Hussein, M., and Ahmad, R. (2022). “Vision-based automated waste audits: a use case from the window manufacturing industry.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119(11–12), 7735–7749.
Mohsen, O., Mohamed, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “A machine learning approach to predict production time using real-time RFID data in industrialized building construction.” Advanced Engineering Informatics, 52, 101631.
Yin, X., Karabij, M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “Image processing-based framework for determining deterioration in sewer pipe defects.” Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 28(4), 04022030.
Zhang, N., Wang, J., Al-Hussein, M., and Yin, X. (2023). “BIM-based automated design of drainage systems for panelized residential buildings.” International Journal of Construction Management, 23(15), 2683–2698.
Ahn, S. J., Han, S., Altaf, M. S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “Integrating off-site and on-site panelized construction schedules using fleet dispatching.” Automation in Construction, 137, 104201.
Dias Barkokébas, R., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. (2022). “VR–MOCAP-enabled ergonomic risk assessment of workstation prototypes in off-site construction.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(8), 04022064.
Zhang, Y., Li, X., Xiao, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “Prediction of human restorative experience for human-centered residential architecture design: A non-immersive VR–DOE-based machine learning method.” Automation in Construction, 136, 104189.
Teodosio, B., Al-Hussein, M., Yu, H., Baduge, S. K., and Mendis, P. (2022). “A hybrid precast concrete stiffened wall substructure for residential construction on expansive soils.” Journal of Building Engineering, 50, 104189.
Anwer, S., Li, H., Antwi-Afari, M. F., Umer, W., Mehmood, I., Al-Hussein M., and Wong A. Y. L. (2021). “Test–retest reliability, validity, and responsiveness of a textile-based wearable sensor for real-time assessment of physical fatigue in construction bar-benders.” Journal of Building Engineering, 44, 103348.
Ali, G. M., Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Olearczyk, J., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). "Decision support for hydraulic crane stabilization using combined loading and crane mat strength analysis." Automation in Construction, 131, 103884.
Salama, T., Moselhi, O., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). "Overview of the characteristics of the modular industry and barriers to its increased market share." International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 2(1), 30–53.
Tamayo, E. C., Musilek, P., Al-Hussein, M., and Qureshi, A. J. (2021). “Conceptual design of controllers for automated modular construction machines.” Results in Engineering, 10, 100220.
Barkokébas, B., Khalife, S., Hamzeh, F., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “A BIM–lean framework for digitalisation of premanufacturing phases in offsite construction.” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(8), 2155–2175.
Huynh, A., Dias Barkokébas, R., Al-Hussein, M., Cruz Noguez, C., and Chen, Y. (2021). “Energy-efficiency requirements for residential buildings in cold-climate regions.” Atmosphere, 12(3), 405.
Yin, X., Ma, T., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Automation for sewer pipe assessment: CCTV video interpretation algorithm and sewer pipe video assessment (SPVA) system development.” Automation in Construction, 125, 103622.
Martinez, P., Barkokébas, B., Hamzeh, F., Al-Hussein, M., and Ahmad, R. (2021). “A vision-based approach for automatic progress tracking of floor paneling in offsite construction facilities.” Automation in Construction, 125, 103620.
Dias Barkokébas, R., Ritter, C., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Simulation-based decision support for production improvement using integrated ergonomic and productivity performance indicators.” International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 16(2), 161–174.
Ali, G. M., Kosa, J., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Competitive assessment of ice and frozen silt mat for crane ground support using finite element analysis.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(6), 04021038.
Ali, G. M., Olearczyk J., Bouferguene A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Implementation of combined loading to calculate ground bearing pressure under crawler crane tracks.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(7), 04021051.
Tamayo, E. C., Khan, Y. I., Al-Hussein, M., and Qureshi, A. J. (2020). “Integrating machine learning with QFD for selecting functional requirements in construction automation.” International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 1(1), 76–88.
Awad, H., Secchi, L., Gül, M., Ge, H., Knudson, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Thermal resistance of multi-functional panels in cold-climate regions.” Journal of Building Engineering, 33, 101838.
Martinez, P., Al-Hussein, M., and Ahmad, R. (2020). “Intelligent vision-based online inspection system of screw-fastening operations in light-gauge steel frame manufacturing.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 109(3–4), 645–657.
Afifi, M., Fotouh, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Abourizk, S. (2022). “Integrated lean concepts and continuous/discrete-event simulation to examine productivity improvement in door assembly-line for residential buildings.” International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2423–2434.
Han, S., Lei, Z., Hermann, U., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “4D-based automation of heavy lift planning in industrial construction projects.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 48(9), 1115–1129.
Yin, X., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Data-driven sewer pipe data random generation and validation.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(12), 04020131.
Zhang, Y., Liu, H., Kang, S.-C., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Virtual reality applications for the built environment: Research trends and opportunities.” Automation in Construction, 118, 103311.
An, S., Martinez, P., Al-Hussein, M., and Ahmad, R. (2020). “Automated verification of 3D manufacturability for steel frame assemblies.” Automation in Construction, 118, 103287.
Li, H. X., Ma, Z., Liu, H., Wang, J., Al-Hussein, M., and Mills, A. (2020). "Exploring and verifying BIM-based energy simulation for building operations." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(8), 1679–1702.
Zhang, Y., Lei, Z., Han, S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Process-oriented framework to improve modular and offsite construction manufacturing performance.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(9), 04020116.
Du, X., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “An agent-based simulation framework for analysing fall risk among older adults in the evacuation procedures.” Safety Science, 129, 104790.
Yin, X., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Data-driven bi-level sewer pipe deterioration model: Design and analysis.” Automation in Construction, 116, 103181.
Yin, X., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Zaman, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Russell, R. (2020). “Data-driven framework for modeling productivity of closed-circuit television recording process for sewer pipes.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(8), 04020093.
Awad, H., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). "Long-term performance and GHG emission offset analysis of small-scale grid-tied residential solar PV systems in northerly latitudes." Advances in Building Energy Research, 15(6), 733–754.
MinayHashemi, S., Han, S., Olearczyk, J., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Kosa, J. (2020). "Automated rigging design for heavy industrial lifts." Automation in Construction, 112, 103083.
Martinez, P., Livojevic, M., Jajal, P., Aldrich, D. R., Al-Hussein, M., and Ahmad, R. (2020). “Simulation-driven design of wood framing support systems for off-site construction machinery.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(7), 04020075.
An, S., Martinez, P., Al-Hussein, M., and Ahmad, R. (2020). "BIM-based decision support system for automated manufacturability check of wood frame assemblies." Automation in Construction, 111, 103065.
Yin, X., Liu, H., Chen, Y., Wang, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "A BIM-based framework for operation and maintenance of utility tunnels." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 97, 103252.
Zhang, L., Yuan, J., Xia, N., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Improving information sharing in major construction projects through OC and POC: A RDT perspective.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(7), 04020068.
Zhang, W., Li, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Elezzabi, A. Y. (2020). "Electrochromic battery displays with energy retrieval functions using solution-processable colloidal vanadium oxide nanoparticles." Advanced Optical Materials, 8(2), 1901224.
Ahn, S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Improvement of transportation cost estimation for prefabricated construction using geo-fence-based large-scale GPS data feature extraction and support vector regression." Advanced Engineering Informatics, 43, 101012.
Barkokébas, B., Alwisy, A., Bu Hamdan, S., Altaf, M. S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Framework to evaluate the impact of prefabrication of wood-frame structures for low-rise buildings." Wood Design Focus, 29(1), 18–25.
Yin, X., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Zaman, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Kurach, L. (2020). "A deep learning-based framework for an automated defect detection system for sewer pipes." Automation in Construction, 109, 102967.
Tamayo, E., Khan, Y., Qureshi, A. J., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Conceptual design of an automated steel wall framing assembly using axiomatic design and integrated function model." Construction Robotics, Springer Verlag, 3(1–4), 83–101.
Martinez, P., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A scientometric analysis and critical review of computer vision applications for construction." Automation in Construction, 107, 102947.
Dias Barkokébas, R. C., Chen, Y., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Achieving housing energy-efficiency requirements: Methodologies and impacts on housing construction cost and energy performance." Journal of Building Engineering, 26, 100874.
Liu, H., Sydora, C., Altaf, M. S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Towards sustainable construction: BIM-enabled design and planning of roof sheathing installation for modular buildings." Journal of Cleaner Production, 235, 1189–1201.
Bu Hamdan, S., Alwisy, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "A framework for value visualization in the construction industry to support value-oriented design." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 47(7), 833–845.
Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Shen, Y., Yin, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Bilevel decision-support model for bus-route optimization and accessibility improvement for seniors." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 34(2), 04019057.
Zhang, Y., Liu, H., Zhao, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "User-centered interior finishing material selection: An immersive virtual reality-based interactive approach." Automation in Construction, 106, 102884.
Zhang, W., Li, H., Firby, C. J., Al-Hussein, M., and Elezzabi, A. Y. (2019). "Oxygen vacancy tunable electrochemical properties of electrodeposited molybdenum oxide films." Applied Materials and Interfaces, 11, 20378–20385.
Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Shirgaokar, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Spatial analysis framework for age-restricted communities integrating spatial distribution and accessibility evaluation." Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 146(1), 04019021.
Malik, N., Ahmad, R., Chen, Y., Altaf, M. S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). "Minimizing joist cutting waste through dynamic waste allocation in panelized floor manufacturing." International Journal of Construction Management, 21(10), 1011–1023.
BuHamdan, S., Alwisy, A., Barkokébas, B., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A multi-criteria lifecycle assessment framework for evaluating building systems design." Journal of Building Engineering, 23, 388–402.
Malik, N., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Generation of safe tool-paths for automatic manufacturing of light gauge steel panels in residential construction." Automation in Construction, 98, 46–60.
Yin, X., Liu, H., Chen, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Building information modelling for off-site construction: Review and future directions." Automation in Construction, 101, 72–91.
Li, X., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "An improved physical demand analysis framework based on ergonomic risk assessment tools for the manufacturing industry." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 70, 58–69.
Ahn, S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "2D drawing visualization framework for applying projection-based augmented reality in a panelized construction manufacturing facility: Proof of concept." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 33(5), 04019032.
BuHamdan, S., Alwisy, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "The application of multi-attribute utility theory for a market share-based design evaluation." International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 12(6), 985–1003.
BuHamdan, S., Alwisy, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Novel approach to overcoming discontinuity in knowledge: Application in value-adding frameworks in construction industry." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(8), 04019045.
Li, X., Han, S. H., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Automated post-3D visualization ergonomic analysis system for rapid workplace design in modular construction." Automation in Construction, 98, 160–174.
Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Shen, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Assessing accessibility-based service effectiveness (ABSEV) and social equity for urban bus transit: A sustainability perspective." Sustainable Cities and Society, 44, 499–510.
Martinez, P., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A vision-based system for pre-inspection of steel frame manufacturing." Automation in Construction, 97, 151–163.
Islam, M. S., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Rethinking urban open space distribution for municipal financial sustainability." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 33(3), 04019012.
Abaeian, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Moselhi, O. (2019). "An investigation of the interactions between psychosocial risk factors and their health impact: Mechanisms and consequences." International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 14(2), 149–164.
Hesaraki, B., Chen, Y., Dias Ferreira, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Energy code compliant house design for lowest lifecycle cost based on market-available technologies." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 46(4), 308–321.
Alwisy, A., Barkokébas, B., Bu Hamdan, S., and Gül, M., Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Energy-based target cost modelling for construction projects." Journal of Building Engineering, 20, 387–399.
Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Shen, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Difference analysis of regional population ageing from temporal and spatial perspectives: A case study in China." Regional Studies, 53(6), 849–860.
Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Li, H. X., Liu, H., Shen, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Spatial gaps in urban public transport supply and demand from the perspective of sustainability." Journal of Cleaner Production, 195, 1237–1248.
Alwisy, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Framework for target cost modelling in construction projects." International Journal of Construction Management, 20(2), 89–104.
Wang, M., Altaf, M. S., Al-Hussein, M., and Ma, Y. (2020). "Framework for an IoT-based shop floor material management system for panelized homebuilding." International Journal of Construction Management, 20(2), 130–145.
Li, H., McRae, L., Firby, C. J., Al-Hussein, M., Elezzabi, A. Y. (2018). "Nanohybridization of molybdenum oxide with tungsten molybdenum oxide nanowires for solution-processed fully reversible switching of energy storing smart windows." Nano Energy, 47, 130–139.
Ling D., Wang, Y., Li, H. X., Jiang B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Carbon reduction measures-based LCA of prefabricated temporary housing with renewable energy systems." Sustainability, 10(3), 718.
Ling, D., Zhou, H. L., Li, H. X., Liu, F., Al-Hussein, M., and Zhang, H. (2018). "Climate chamber experiment-based thermal analysis and design improvement of traditional Huizhou masonry walls." Sustainability, 10(3), 694.
Prybysh, R., Fleck, B., Al-Hussein, M., Sadrzadeh, M., and Osolu, J. (2018). "Experimental study on the palatability impacts of potable water as a hydronic medium." Water, 10(2), 218.
Liu H., Singh, G., Lu, M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "BIM-based automated design and planning for boarding of light-frame residential buildings." Automation in Construction, 89, 235–249.
Alwisy, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Factor-based target cost modelling in construction projects." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 45(5), 393–406.
Prybysh, R., Fleck, B., Al-Hussein, M., and Flemming, S. (2018). "Experimental study of the performance of residential buildings utilizing potable water as a hydronic medium." Journal of Building Engineering, 16, 220–227.
Li, H. X., Patel, D., Al-Hussein, M., Yu, H., and Gül, M. (2018). "Stakeholder studies and the social networks of net-zero energy homes (NZEHs)." Sustainable Cities and Society, 38, 9–17.
Han, S., Hasan, S., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Kosa, J. (2018). "An integrated decision support model for selecting the most feasible crane at heavy construction sites." Automation in Construction, 87, 188–200.
Alwisy, A., Bu Hamdan, S., Barkokébas, B., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A BIM-based automation of design and drafting for manufacturing of wood panels for modular residential buildings." International Journal of Construction Management, 19(3), 187–205.
Li, H. X., Chen, Y., Gül, M., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Energy performance and the discrepancy of multiple NetZero Energy Homes (NZEHs) in cold regions." Journal of Cleaner Production, 172, 106–118.
Altaf, M. S., Bouferguene, A., Liu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Yu, H. (2018). "Integrated production planning and control system for a panelized home prefabrication facility using simulation and RFID." Automation in Construction, 85, 369–383.
Li, X., Han, S. H., Gül, M., Al-Hussein, M., and El-Rich, M. (2018). "3D visualization-based ergonomic risk assessment and work modification framework and its validation for a lifting task." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(1), 04017093.
Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Analytic hierarchy process-simulation framework for lighting maintenance decision-making based on the clustered network." Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 32(1), 04017114.
Sharmin, T., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "A user-centric space heating energy management framework for multi-family residential facilities based on occupant pattern prediction modeling." Building Simulation, 10(6), 899–916.
AbouRizk, S., Robinson Fayek, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "The University of Alberta's Hole School of Construction Engineering: 25 years of impact and innovation." Published as a Forum in the Special 60th Anniversary Issue of the ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(9), 02517001, 2 pages.
Han, S., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2017). "A 3D-based crane evaluation system for mobile crane operation selection on modular-based heavy construction sites." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(9), 04017060.
Ji, Y., Zhu, F., Li, H. X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Construction industrialization in China: Current profile and the prediction." Applied Sciences, 7(2), 180.
Li, H. X., Gül, M., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Automated energy simulation and analysis for NetZero Energy Home (NZEH) design." Building Simulation, 10(3), 285–296.
Zaman, H., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Lorentz, C. (2017). "Improving the productivity of drainage operations activities through schedule optimisation." Urban Water Journal, 14(3), 298–306.
Abdulaal, B., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Benchmark Alberta's architectural, engineering and construction industries knowledge of building information modelling." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 44(1), 59–67.
Salama, T., Salah, A., Moselhi, O., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). “Near optimum selection of module configuration for efficient modular construction.” Automation in Construction, 83, 316–329.
Dhar, R. S., Elezzabi, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "Smart window technologies: Electrochromics and nanocellulose thin film membranes and devices." SDRP Journal of Nanotechnology & Material Science, 1(1), 1–14.
Li, H. X., Gül, M., Yu, H., Awad, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "An energy performance monitoring, analysis and modelling framework for NetZero Energy Homes (NZEHs)." Energy and Buildings, 126, 353–364.
Liu, H., Lu, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "Ontology-based semantic approach for construction-oriented quantity take-off from BIM models in the light-frame building industry." Advanced Engineering Informatics, 30, 190–207.
Han, S., Lei, Z., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2016). "3D visualization-based motion planning of mobile crane operations in heavy industrial projects." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 30(1), 04014127.
Li, X., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Post-design system control for integrated space heating systems in residential buildings in cold regions." Building and Environment, 94(1), 313–324.
Afifi, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2015). "Geriatric bathroom design to minimize risk of falling for older adults: A systematic review." European Geriatric Medicine, 6(6), 598–603.
Liu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Lu, M. (2015). "BIM-based integrated approach for detailed construction scheduling under resource constraints." Automation in Construction, 53, 29–43.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Nasseri, R. (2015). "Automated generation of shop drawings in residential construction." Automation in Construction, 55, 15–24.
Golabchi, A., Han, S. H., Seo, J. O., Han, S., Lee, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "An automated biomechanical simulation approach to ergonomic job analysis for workplace design." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(8), 04015020.
Lei, Z., Taghaddos, H., Han, S., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2015). "From AutoCAD to 3ds Max: An automated approach for animating heavy lift studies." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 42(3), 190–198.
Zaman, H., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Lorentz, C. (2015). "Framework for modeling on-site productivity of preventive maintenance activities for wastewater collection systems." Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 21(4), 04015003.
Lei, Z., Han, S., Bouferguene, A., Taghaddos, H., Hermann, U., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Algorithm for mobile crane walking path planning in congested industrial plants." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(2), 05014016.
Younes, B., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Yu, H. (2015). "Overdue invoice management: Markov chain approach." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(1), 04014062.
Han, S. H., Hasan, S., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Kosa, J. (2015). "Utilization of 3D visualization of mobile crane operation for modular construction on-site assembly." Journal of Management in Engineering, 31(5), 04014080.
Awad, H., Gül, M., Zaman, H., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Evaluation of the thermal and structural performance of potential energy efficient wall systems for mid-rise wood-frame buildings." Energy and Buildings, 82, 416–427.
Olearczyk, J., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2014). "Automating motion trajectory of crane-lifted loads." Automation in Construction, 45, 178–186.
Sharmin, T., Gül, M., Li, X., Ganev, V., Nikolaidis, I., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Monitoring building energy consumption, thermal performance, and indoor air quality in a cold climate region." Sustainable Cities and Society, 13, 57–68.
Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2014). "Evolution of the crane selection and on-site utilization process for modular construction multilifts." Automation in Construction, 43, 59–72.
Afifi, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Integrated approach for elderly-friendly home bathroom design." Gerontechnology [Online], 13(2), 165.
Afifi, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Benchmark study for technological options available for older adults to reduce family and caregiver burden." Gerontechnology [Online], 13(2), 164.
Li, X., Gül, M., Sharmin, T., Nikolaidis, I., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "A framework to monitor the integrated multi-source space heating systems for improving the design of their control systems." Energy and Buildings, 72, 398–410.
Altaf, M., Hashisho, Z., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "A method for integrating occupational indoor air quality with building information modeling (BIM) for scheduling construction activities." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 41(3), 245–251.
Afifi, M., Parke, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Integrated approach for older adult friendly home staircase architectural design." Automation in Construction, 39(1), 117–125.
Afifi, M., Parke, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Evidence-based evaluation of staircase architectural design to reduce the risk of falling for older adults." Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 28(1), 107–132.
Li, H. X., Al-Hussein, M., Lei, Z., and Ajweh, Z. (2013). "Risk identification and assessment of modular construction utilizing fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and simulation." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 40(12), 1184–1195.
Lei, Z., Taghaddos, H., Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2013). "Automated method for checking crane paths for heavy lifts in industrial projects." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(10), 04013011.
Hasan, S., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., Gillis, P., and Telyas, A. (2013). "Productivity and CO2 emission analysis for tower crane utilization on high-rise building projects." Automation in Construction, 31, 255–264.
Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., Al-Jibouri, S., and Telyas, A. (2013). "Lean transformation in a modular building company: A case for implementation." Journal of Management in Engineering, 29(1), 103–111.
Lei, Z., Taghaddos, H., Hermann, U., and Al-Hussein, M. (2013). "A methodology for mobile crane lift path checking in heavy industrial projects." Automation in Construction, 31, 41–53.
Inyang, N., Al-Hussein, M., Al-Jibouri, S. H., and El-Rich, M. (2012). "Ergonomic analysis and the need for its integration for planning and assessing construction tasks." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1370–1376.
Moghadam, M., Al-Hussein, M., Al-Jibouri, S., and Telyas, A. (2012). "Post simulation visualization model for effective scheduling of modular building construction." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 39(9), 1053–1061.
Afifi, M., Parke, B., and Al-Hussein, M. "Integrated approach for older adult friendly home staircase design." Gerontechnology [Online], 11.2 (2012): 338. Web. 11 Sep. 2012. 9 pages.
Zou, J., Kim, B., Kim, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2012). "An automated system for the creation of an urban infrastructure 3D model using image processing techniques." KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 16(1), 9–17.
Han, S. H., Al-Hussein, M., Al-Jibouri, S., and Yu, H. (2012). "Automated post-simulation visualization of modular building production assembly line." Automation in Construction, 21, 229–236.
Li, H. X., Al-Hussein, M., and Lei, Z. (2011). "Incentive genetic algorithm based time-cost trade-off analysis across build-operate-transfer project concession period." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 38(2), 166–174.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., Safouhi, H., and Nasseri, R. (2011). "Combinatorial algorithm for optimizing wood waste in framing design." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(3), 188–197.
Mah, D., Manrique, J., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2011). "House construction CO2 footprint quantification: A BIM approach." Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 11(2), 161–178.
Hermann, U. H., Hasan, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2011). "Innovative system for off-the-ground rotation of long objects using mobile cranes." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(7), 478–485.
Hasan, S., Al-Hussein, M., Hermann, U., and Safouhi, H. (2010). "Interactive and dynamic integrated module for mobile cranes supporting system design." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(2), 179–186.
Alex, D. P., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Fernando, S. (2010). "Artificial neural network model for cost estimation: City of Edmonton's water and sewer installation services." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(7), 745–756.
Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Telyas, A. (2009). "Industrialization of the construction process." Canadian Civil Engineer, 26(5), 10–12.
Yu, H., Tweed, T., Al-Hussein, M., and Nasseri, R. (2009). "Development of lean model for house construction using value stream mapping." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(8), 782–790.
Mah, D., and Al-Hussein, M. (2008). "An integrated evaluation framework for sustainable residential construction." International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 3(6), 129–136.
Al-Hussein, M., Mah, D., and Manrique, J. D. (2008). "Automated design to support sustainable residential construction." Canadian Civil Engineer, 25(3), 19–22.
Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., Nasseri, R., and Cheng, J. J. R. (2008). "Sustainable precast concrete foundation system for residential construction." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 35(2), 190–199.
Kung, D., Alex, D. P., Al-Hussein, M., and Fernando, S. (2008). "Application of lean thinking to improve the productivity of water and sewer service installations." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 35(4), 418–430.
Sharma, V., Al-Hussein, M., Safouhi, H., and Bouferguene, A. (2008). "Municipal infrastructure asset levels of service assessment for investment decisions using analytic hierarchy process." Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 14(3), 193–200.
Hammad, A., Wang, H., Zhang, C., Al-Hussein, M., and Cardinal, G. (2007). "Equipment workspace analysis in infrastructure projects." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 34(10), 1247–1256.
Sharma, V., Abel, J., Al-Hussein, M., Lennerts, K., and Pfründer, U. (2007). "Simulation application for resource allocation in facility management processes in hospitals." Facilities, 25(13/14), 493–506.
Chehayeb, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Flynn, P. (2007). "An integrated methodology for collecting, classifying and analyzing Canadian construction court cases." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 34(2), 177–188.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Telyas, A., and Funston, G. (2007). "Constructing a complex precast tilt-up-panel structure utilizing an optimization model, 3D CAD and animation." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), 199–207.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Telyas, A., and Funston, G. (2007). "Case study-based challenges of quality concrete finishing for architecturally complex structures." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), 208–216.
Mohamed, Y., Borrego, D., Francisco, L., Al-Hussein, M., AbouRizk, S., and Hermann, U. (2007). "Simulation-based scheduling of module assembly yards: Case study." Engineering Construction and Architecture Management, 14(3), 293–311.
Chehayeb, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2006). "Using artificial neural networks for predicting the outcome of Canadian construction litigation claims." AACE International Transactions, CDR.18.1-CDR.18.6.
Fofanah, J. B., Al-Hussein, M., Safouhi, H., and Bouferguene, A. (2006). "Postwar reconstruction: Sustainability approach using hamming distance and analytic hierarchy process concepts: A case study of Sierra Leone." International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability, 3(1), 27–42.
Al-Hussein, M., Kumar, J., Sharma, V., and Mah, D. (2006). "A knowledge-based automated development permit approval process in the housing industry." International Journal of Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management, 13(3), 290–306.
Sharma, V., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. (2006). "Residential construction lot grading approval process optimization: Case study of City of Edmonton." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(12), 1225–1233.
Agbulos, A. C., Mohamed, Y., Al-Hussein, M., AbouRizk, S., and Roesch, J. (2006). "Application of lean concepts and simulation analysis to improve efficiency of drainage operations maintenance crews." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(3), 291–299.
Appleton, B., Niaz, M., AbouRizk, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2006). "Priority rating logic simulation model for tower crane operations management." Journal of Construction Research, 7(1/2), 133–147.
Al-Hussein, M., Athar Niaz, M., Yu, H., and Kim, H. (2005). "Integrating 3D visualization and simulation for tower crane operations on construction sites." Automation in Construction, 15(5), 554–562.
Al-Hussein, M., Vanderstar, A., and Kandanala, R. (2005). "D-PIPE: A worker hour rates data warehouse for estimating industrial pipe work construction." Cost Engineering, 47(6), 24–29.
Kandanala, R., Al-Hussein, M., and Vanderstar, A. (2005). "Automation of pre-bidding process for construction projects." Cost Engineering, 47(6), 30–34.
Al-Hussein, M., and Yu, H. (2005). "Mitigating risk for critical crane operation through 3D modelling and animation." Canadian Civil Engineer, 22, 18–21.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (2005). "Optimization algorithm for selection and on site location of mobile cranes." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(5), 579–590.
El-Ghandour, W., and Al-Hussein, M. (2004). "A survey of information technology applications in construction." Construction Innovation Journal, 3, 83–98.
Moselhi, O., Alkass, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2004). "Innovative 3D modelling for selecting and locating mobile cranes." Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management, 11(5), 373–380.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (2001). "An algorithm for mobile crane selection and location on construction sites." Construction Innovation Journal, 1(2), 91–105.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (2000). "D-Crane: Database system for utilization of cranes." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 27(6), 1130–1138.
Conference Papers
Chen, X., Correa, W., Lemouchi, R., Ramón, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. “Computer vision-based work productivity optimization with lean principles and simulation method.” Accepted (Apr., 2024) for publication in Proceedings, 2024 CSCE Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, Jun. 5–7, 2024.
Assaf, M., Lemouchi, R., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. (2024). “Virtual reality-based blockchain application for optimized collaborative decisions of modular construction.” Proceedings, 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Lille, France, Jun. 3–5, 2024, pp. 331–338.
Azakir, O., Alsakka, F., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “The effect of material handling strategies on time and labour fatigue in window manufacturing.” Proceedings, 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Lille, France, Jun. 3–5, 2024, pp. 474–481.
Lemouchi, R., Assaf, M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Reinforcement learning-enhanced path planning for mobile cranes in dynamic construction environments: A virtual reality simulation approach.” Proceedings, 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Lille, France, Jun. 3–5, 2024, pp. 880–887.
Assaf, S., Alsakka, F., Darwish, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Simulation-based analysis of a precast factory layout to reduce labor travel time and production time.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress: Advanced Technologies, Automation, and Computer Applications in Construction, Des Moines, IA, USA, Mar. 20–23, 2024, pp. 1087–1096.
Barkokébas, E., Vecchio, V., Dias Barkokébas, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Systematic review of material selection for building envelopes based on multi-criterion decision-making.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress: Sustainability, Resilience, Infrastructure Systems, and Materials Design in Construction, Des Moines, IA, USA, Mar. 20–23, 2024, pp. 558–567.
Vecchio, V., Barkokébas, E., Dias Barkokébas, R., Barkokébas, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “A systematic and bibliometric review of greenhouse gas emissions in the construction phase of residential buildings.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress: Sustainability, Resilience, Infrastructure Systems, and Materials Design in Construction, Des Moines, IA, USA, Mar. 20–23, 2024, pp. 568–577.
Boutouhami, I., Bouferguene, A., Lemouchi, R., Assaf, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Kosa, J. (2024). “Hybrid approaches for handling mobile crane location problems in construction sites.” Proceedings, 2023 Winter Simulation Conference, San Antonio, TX, USA, Dec. 10–13, 2023, pp. 2722–2733.
Assaf, M., Lemouchi, R., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. (2023). “A collaborative planning model for offsite construction based on virtual reality and game engines.” Proceedings, Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Florence, Italy, Nov. 13–16, 2023, pp. 46–56.
Lemouchi, R., Assaf, M., Boutouhami, K., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Safety training for rigging using virtual reality.” Proceedings, Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Florence, Italy, Nov. 13–16, 2023, pp. 185–195.
Alsakka, F., Yu, H., Hamzeh, F., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Factors influencing cycle times in offsite construction.” Proceedings, 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Lille, France, Jun. 26–30, 2023, pp. 723–734.
Mehdipoor, A., Iordanova, I., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Application of fuzzy logic for selection of off-site construction approach.” Proceedings, 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Lille, France, Jun. 26–30, 2023, pp. 802–811.
Barkokébas, E., Dias Barkokébas, R., and Al-Hussein, M. “A BIM-centric approach for automated verification of energy efficiency requirements of building envelope.” Accepted (Apr., 2023) for publication in Proceedings, 2023 Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 24–27, 2023.
Lemouchi, R., Boutouhami, K., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Reinforcement learning for design.” Accepted (Apr. 2023) for publication in Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 24–27, 2023.
Vecchio, V., Dias Barkokébas, R., Barkokébas, B., and Al-Hussein, M. “A quantitative assessment of carbon dioxide emissions associated with temporary heating in residential housing.” Accepted (Apr., 2023) for publication in Proceedings, 2023 Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 24–27, 2023.
Itani, A., Malik, N., Al-Khaldi, Q., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “Simulation analysis of automated factory fabrication operations for steel wall frames.” Proceedings, 17th International Inorganic-Bonded Fiber Composite Conference, Hamburg, Germany, Nov. 15–18, 2022, ISBN: 978-3-033-09581-6.
Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Soda (2022). “Mobile crane signalman static hand signals classification framework using deep convolution neural network.” Proceedings, 34th European Modeling & Simulation Symposium, Rome, Italy, Sep. 19–21, 2022, ISSN 2724-0029.
Abdel-Jaber, O., Itani, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “Hybrid lean decision making framework integrating value stream mapping and simulation: A manufacturing case study.” Proceedings, 2022 Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Jul. 25–31, 2022, pp. 153–163.
Alsakka, F., Darwish, M., Yu, H., Hamzeh, F., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “The impacts of lean implementation revealed in the course of building a digital twin of a construction manufacturing facility.” Proceedings, 2022 Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Jul. 25–31, 2022, pp. 890–901.
Badreddine, A., Azakir, O., Itani, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “A fuzzy-AHP and House of Quality integrated approach for lean construction concepts assessment in off-site construction.” Proceedings, 2022 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Jul. 27–29, 2022, pp. 130–137.
Darwish, M., Alsakka, F., Assaf, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). “Automated BIM-based CNC file generator for wood panel framing machines in construction manufacturing.” Proceedings, 2022 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Jul. 27–29, 2022, pp. 98–105.
Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Hassan, I. (2022). “Keyword identification framework for speech communication on construction sites.” Proceedings, 2022 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Jul. 27–29, 2022, pp. 106–113.
Liu, S., Mansoor, A., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Axiomatic design-based optimization framework for factory logistics design in precast concrete construction.” Proceedings, 2022 Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Vol. 1, Whistler, BC, Canada, May 25–28, 2022, Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series, R. Gupta et al. (Eds.), Springer, Cham, Vol. 363, pp. 473–491.
Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “The effectiveness of data augmentation in construction site-related image classification.” Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Vol. 1, Whistler, BC, Canada, May 25–28, 2022, Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series, R. Gupta et al. (Eds.), Springer, Cham, Vol. 363, pp. 247–257.
Alsakka, F., Hamzeh, F., Al-Hussein, M., and Yu, H. (2022). “A goal-oriented framework for implementing change in off-site construction in the Industry 4.0 era.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress: Computer Applications, Automation, and Data Analytics, Arlington, VA, USA, Mar. 9–12, 2022, pp. 511–520.
Ali, G. M., Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “A decision support system for estimating allowable soil bearing capacity for mobile crane work.” Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering Fundamentals and Applications (ICCEFA'21) (virtual conference), Nov. 21–23, 2021, paper no. 122.
Ali, G. M., Imam, H. Z., Rana, S., Ahmad, R., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Use of frozen silt mat, an alternative to crane timber mat to minimize energy as ninth waste and to reduce CO2 emissions.” Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering Fundamentals and Applications (ICCEFA'21) (virtual conference), Nov. 21–23, 2021, paper no. 123.
Alsakka, F., Mohamed, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Evaluation and comparison of the performance of artificial intelligence algorithms in predicting construction safety incidents.“ Proceedings, 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Dubai, UAE, Nov. 3–4, 2021, pp. 568–575.
Ali, G. M., Tamayo, E. C., Mansoor, A., Olearczyk, J., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “An automated approach to generating optimized crane mat layout plans.” Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference: Construction Track Vol. 1, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada (virtual conference), May 26–29, 2021, Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series, Springer, Singapore, Vol. 251, pp. 93–105.
Dias Barkokébas, R., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. (2023). “Virtual reality–motion capture-based ergonomic risk assessment of workstation designs of construction manufacturing facilities.” Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference: Construction Track Vol. 2, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada (virtual conference), May 26–29, 2021, Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series, Springer, Singapore, Vol. 251, pp. 359–370.
Islam, M. S., Chui, Y. H., Al-Hussein, M., and Altaf, M. S. (2022). “A new panelized roof design approach for off-site fabrication of light-frame wood residential construction.” Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference: Structures Track Vol. 2, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada (virtual conference), May 26–29, 2021, Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series, Springer, Singapore, Vol. 244, pp. 451–463.
Mansoor, A., Khan, M., Shakeel, W., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Supply chain optimization to gain a competitive edge in construction industry.” Proceedings, CSCE Annual Construction: Construction Track Vol. 1, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada (virtual conference), May 26–29, 2021, Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series, Springer, Singapore, Vol. 251, pp. 121–135.
Wang, J., Mohamed, Y., Han, S., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Automated ergonomics-based productivity analysis for intelligent manufacturing in industrialized construction.” Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference: Construction Track Vol. 2, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada (virtual conference), May 26–29, 2021, Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series, Springer, Singapore, Vol. 251, pp. 321–333. This paper received the Best Student Paper Award at the 2021 CSCE Construction Specialty Conference.
Alsakka, F., Khalife, S., Darwish, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Mohamed, Y. (2020). “Deploying discrete-event simulation and continuous improvement to increase production rate in a modular construction facility.” Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Orlando, FL, USA, Dec. 13–16, 2020 (virtual conference), pp. 1676–1687.
Ali, G. M., Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Olearczyk, J., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2021). “Simulation of ground bearing pressure profile under hydraulic crane outrigger mats for the verification of 16-point combined loading.” Procedia Computer Science (Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing, Linz, Austria, Nov. 23–25, 2020), Vol. 180, pp. 482–491.
Ali, G. M., Mansoor, A., Olearczyk, J., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Attaining global optimized solution by applying Q-learning.” Proceedings, European Modeling & Simulation Symposium (virtual conference), Sep. 16–18, 2020, pp. 112–119.
Wang, J., Li, X., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Construction workers’ behaviors assessment using 3D visualization and fuzzy logic method.” Proceedings, International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Stockholm, Sweden (virtual conference), Aug. 24–25, 2020, pp. 47–54.
Barkokébas, B., Brown, R., Altaf, M. S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Evaluation of multi-skilled labor in an offsite construction facility using computer simulation hybrid approach." Proceedings, 37th CIB W78 Information Technology for Construction Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil (virtual conference), Aug. 18–20, 2020, pp. 488–502.
Darwish, M., Mohsen, O., Mohamed, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). “Integrated simulation and lean approach for production line improvement in a prefabricated panelized homebuilding facility.” Proceedings, Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Berkeley, CA, USA (virtual conference), Jul. 6–12, 2020, pp. 661–672.
Martinez, P., Al-Hussein, M., and Ahmad, R. (2020). “Online vision-based inspection system for thermoplastic hot plate welding in window frame manufacturing.” Procedia CIRP (Proceedings of the 53rd CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Chicago, IL, USA, Jul. 1–3, 2020), 93, pp. 1316–1321.
Chen, Y., Yin, X., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "An optimization model for bus route redesign considering accessibility improvement for seniors." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Infrastructure Systems and Sustainability, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 399–407.
Yin, X., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., Russell, R., and Kurach, L. (2020). "A neural network-based approach to predict the condition for sewer pipes." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Infrastructure Systems and Sustainability, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 148–156.
Altaf, M. S., Lei, Z., Han, S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Demand-dependent inventory management system for an offsite construction facility." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Computer Applications, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 29–37.
Liu, S., Mansoor, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "The performance evaluation of different modular construction supply chain configurations using discrete event simulation." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Computer Applications, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 944–953.
Mansoor, A., Liu, S., Ali, G. M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Conceptual framework for safety improvement in mobile cranes." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Computer Applications, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 964–971.
Tian, Y., Wang, J., Zhang, N., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "BIM-based automated drafting system in cabinet manufacturing." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Computer Applications, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 1271–1280.
Zhang, N., Tian, Y., Wang, J., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "BIM-based automated drainage system design in prefabrication construction." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Computer Applications, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 1146–1155.
Dias Barkokébas, R., Ritter, C., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "Application of virtual reality to perform ergonomic risk assessment in industrialized construction: Experiment design." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Safety, Workforce, and Education, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 405–413.
Ritter, C., Barkokébas, B., Zhang, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). "A comparative study of offsite construction manufacturing techniques." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts, Tempe, AZ, USA, Mar. 8–10, 2020, pp. 495–504.
Liu, S., Mansoor, A., Kugyelka, B., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "On-site assembly of modular building using discrete event simulation." Proceedings, 2019 Winter Simulation Conference, National Harbor, MD, USA, Dec. 8–11, 2019, pp. 3008–3018.
Ritter, C., Dias Barkokébas, R., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Integrated ergonomic and productivity analysis for process improvement of panelised floor manufacturing." Proceedings, International Conference on Modelling and Applied Simulation, Lisbon, Portugal, Sep. 18–20, 2019, pp. 174–180.
Brown, R., Barkokébas, B., Ritter, C., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Predicting performance indicators using BIM and simulation for a wall assembly line." Proceedings, International Group for Lean Construction, Dublin, Ireland, Jul. 1–7, 2019, pp. 853–862.
Tamayo, E., Qureshi, A. J., Musilek, P., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Conceptual design of controllers for automated modular construction machines." Proceedings, Creative Construction Conference, Budapest, Hungary, Jun. 29–Jul. 2, 2019, pp. 20–28.
Ali, G. M., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Kosa, J. (2019). "Competitive finite element analysis (ANSYS) for the use of ice & frozen silt as a supporting structural material, an alternative to the traditional crawler crane mat material (s355, g40.21 & Coastal Douglas-Fir)." Proceedings, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with Construction Research Congress), Laval, QC, Canada, Jun. 12–15, 2019, 10 pages.
Dias Barkokébas, R., Chen, Y., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Energy code-compliant housing design: A cost and energy perspective." Proceedings, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with Construction Research Congress), Laval, QC, Canada, Jun. 12–15, 2019, 10 pages.
Chen, Y., Yin, X., Zhang, Q., Bouferguene, A., Zaman, H., Al-Hussein, M., Russell, R., and Kurach, L. (2019). "Productivity analysis of manual condition assessment for sewer pipes based on CCTV monitoring." Proceedings, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with Construction Research Congress), Laval, QC, Canada, Jun. 12–15, 2019, 10 pages.
Yin, X., Chen, Y., Zhang, Q., Bouferguene, A., Zaman, H., Al-Hussein, M., Russell, R., and Kurach, L. (2019). "A neural network-based application for automated defect detection for sewer pipes." Proceedings, 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (jointly with Construction Research Congress), Laval, QC, Canada, Jun. 12–15, 2019, 8 pages.
Martinez, P., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Real-time detection and correction of automatic screw operations in dimpled light-gauge steel framing with pre-drilled pilot holes." Procedia Manufacturing (Proceedings of the 47th SME North American Manufacturing Research Conference), 34, pp. 798–803.
Ali, G. M., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2019). "Use of finite element analysis for the estimate of freezing & maintenance phase of indirect & direct artificial ground freezing of proposed frozen silt mat, an alternative of timber mat." Proceedings, 2019 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 846–853.
An, S., Martinez, P., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Ontology-based knowledge modeling for frame assemblies manufacturing." Proceedings, 2019 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 709–715.
Dias Barkokébas, R., Ritter, C., Sirbu, V., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Application of virtual reality in task training in the construction manufacturing industry." Proceedings, 2019 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 796–803.
Hashemi, S. M. A. M., Han, S., Olearczyk, J., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Kosa, J. (2019). "Automated mathematical-based design framework for the selection of rigging configuration." Proceedings, 2019 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, pp. 2019, 172–178.
Itani, A., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A decision tool to simulate the concurrent inter-dependencies between multi-DFX techniques." Proceedings, 2019 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 1–9.
Narayanaswamy, H., Liu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "BIM-based automated design checking for house builders in the light-frame building industry." Proceedings, 2019 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 1042–1049.
Yin, X., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., Zaman, H., Al-Hussein, M., Russell, R., and Kurach, L. (2019). "Standard closed-circuit television (CCTV) collection time extraction of sewer pipes with machine learning algorithm." Proceedings, 2019 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 107–113.
Abushwereb, M., Liu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A knowledge-based approach towards automated manufacturing-centric BIM: Wood frame design and modelling for light-frame buildings." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 100–107.
Awad, H., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Toward community generation: Energy simulation and performance evaluation of multi-family solar PV settings for energy-efficient homes in Edmonton, Canada." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 365–372.
Brown, R., Ritter, C., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Simulation based approach for the industrialization of a cabinet manufacturing facility." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 301–308.
Chen, Y., Yin, X., Bouferguene, A., Zhang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., and Liu, B. (2019). "Accessibility-based location selection for building panelized housing for seniors." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 92–99.
Itani, A., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A collaborative scheme for DFX techniques in concurrent engineering mitigated with total design activity model." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 1–8.
Martinez, P., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Automatic selection tool of quality control specifications for off-site construction manufacturing products: A BIM-based ontology model approach." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 141–148.
Mohsen, O., Mohamed, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "Data analytics application for non-conformance reports in a cabinet manufacturing facility." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 341–348.
Wang, M., Ahn, S., Zhang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., Ma, Y., and Altaf, M. S. (2019). "Automatic material estimation by translating BIM data into ERP readable data for panelized residential construction." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 9–16.
Zhang, N., Tian, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). "A case study for 3D modelling process analysis based on BIM log file." Proceedings, 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Banff, AB, Canada, May 21–24, 2019, pp. 309–313.
Du, X., Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Multi-agent based simulation of elderly egress process and fall accident in senior apartment buildings." Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden, Dec. 9–12, 2018, pp. 929–940.
Duncheva, T., BuHamdan, S., Hairstans, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "BIM-enabled health & safety analysis of cross laminated timber onsite assembly process." Proceedings, 17th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, Budapest, Hungary, Sep. 17–19, 2018, pp. 136–145.
Wang, J., Yin, X., Tian, Y., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Simulation of production line improvements in panelised floor manufacturing." Proceedings, European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, Budapest, Hungary, Sep. 17–19, 2018, pp. 157–164.
Altaf, M. S., Al-Hussein, M., Han, S., Lei, Z., and Demirer, S. (2018). "A case study: Prefabricated wood framed panelized roof system for single family home." Proceedings, World Conference on Timber Engineering, Aug. 20–23, 2018, Seoul, Korea.
Ul-Haq, J., Qureshi, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Design of a saw cutting machine for wood and aluminum." Proceedings, International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics, Porto, Portugal, Jul. 29–31, 2018, pp. 456–464.
Barkokébas, B., Bu Hamdan, S., Alwisy, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "BIM guideline review for public post-secondary institutions." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Berlin, Germany, Jul. 20–25, 2018, 8 pages.
Ritter, C., Abaeian, H., Sirbu, V., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Radio-frequency identification based process management for production line balancing." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Berlin, Germany, Jul. 20–25, 2018, 7 pages.
Ali, G. M., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Kosa, J. (2018). “Use of ANSYS for calculating ground bearing pressure under crawler crane tracks and pad load under the outriggers of hydraulic cranes.” Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Fredericton, NB, Canada, Jun. 13–16, 2018, 10 pages.
Tamayo, E., Khan, Y., Qureshi, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Design automation of control panels for automated modular construction machines." Proceedings, CIRP Design Conference, Nantes, France, May 23–25, 2018, pp. 404–409.
Islam, M. S., Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2018). "VR-based crane operation planning using head-mounted display." Proceedings, 1st International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering, Victoria, BC, Canada, Apr. 25–27, 2018, pp. 186–191.
Bu Hamdan, S., Barkokébas, B., Alwisy, A., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). “Improved target-value design approach through the integration of environmental performance and reliability theory.” Construction Research Congress 2018: Sustainable Design and Construction and Education, New Orleans, LA, USA, Apr. 2–4, 2018, pp. 574–583.
Chen, Y., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). “Neighborhood design and regional accessibility of age-restricted communities from resilient and spatial perspectives.” Construction Research Congress 2018: Infrastructure and Facility Management, New Orleans, LA, USA, Apr. 2–4, 2018, pp. 9–18.
Zhang, Y., Liu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). “Recommender system for improving BIM efficiency: An interior finishing case study.” Construction Research Congress 2018: Construction Information Technology, New Orleans, LA, USA, Apr. 2–4, 2018, pp. 22–32.
Barkokébas, B., Dias Ferreira, R. C., Secchi, L., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Addressing the impact of industrialized components on the reduction of temporary heating cost in cold-climate regions." Proceedings, 2018 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Hollywood, FL, USA, Mar. 22–25, 2018, pp. 109–116.
Barkokébas, B., Ritter, C., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Predictive model for siding practice in panelized construction." Proceedings, 2018 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Hollywood, FL, USA, Mar. 22–25, 2018, pp. 49–56.
Malik, N., Ahmad, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Investigating effects of reduced technological constraints on cycle time through simulation modeling for automated steel wall framing." Proceedings, 2018 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Hollywood, FL, USA, Mar. 22–25, 2018, pp. 25–32.
Ritter, C., Barkokébas, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Evaluation of existing layout improvement and creation algorithms for use in the offsite construction industry." Proceedings, 2018 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Hollywood, FL, USA, Mar. 22–25, 2018, pp. 93–100.
Salama, T., Moselhi, O., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Modular industry characteristics and barriers to its increased market share." Proceedings, 2018 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Hollywood, FL, USA, Mar. 22–25, 2018, pp. 8–15.
Wang, M., Ma, Y., Altaf, M. S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "IoT-based inventory control system framework for panelized construction." Proceedings, 2018 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Hollywood, FL, USA, Mar. 22–25, 2018, pp. 33–40.
Ahn, S., Altaf, M. S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Application of machine learning approach for logistics cost estimation in panelized construction." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Shanghai, China, Nov. 9–12, 2017, pp. 216–223.
Ritter, C. and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Planning of modular construction manufacturing plant layouts using non-linear optimization." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Shanghai, China, Nov. 9–12, 2017, pp. 84–90.
Wen, Y., Ogunyemi, D., Bouferguene, A., Altaf, M. S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Using noisy RFID data for accurately monitoring panel fabrication assembly line." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Shanghai, China, Nov. 9–12, 2017, pp. 208–215.
Abaeian, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Moselhi, O. (2017). "Evidence-based evaluation of psychosocial risk factors and the interaction of their stressors using system dynamics." Proceedings, European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, Barcelona, Spain, Sep. 18–20, 2017, pp. 166–175.
Altaf, M. S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Simulation model of prefabricated house from manufacturing to on-site installation." Proceedings, European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, Barcelona, Spain, Sep. 18–20, 2017, pp. 77–82.
Barkokébas, B., Zhang, Y., Ritter, C., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Building information modelling and simulation integration for modular construction manufacturing performance improvement." Proceedings, European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, Barcelona, Spain, Sep. 18–20, 2017, pp. 409–415.
Liu, H., Holmwood, B., Sydora, C., Singh, G., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Optimizing multi-wall panel configuration for panelized construction using BIM." Proceedings, International Structural Engineering & Construction Conference, Valencia, Spain, Jul. 24–29, 2017.
Tamayo, E., Bardwell, M., Qureshi, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Automation of a steel wall framing assembly." Proceedings, International Structural Engineering & Construction Conference, Valencia, Spain, Jul. 24–29, 2017.
Ritter, C., Zhang, Y., Dupuis, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Simulation of production line improvement in modular home manufacturing." Proceedings, Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Heraklion, Greece, Jul. 9–12, 2017, pp. 737–744.
Li, X., Qureshi, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Development of a BIM-based integrated model for CAD-to-CAM production automation." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Taipei, Taiwan, Jun. 28–Jul. 1, 2017, pp. 51–58.
Li, X., Han, S. H., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Automated ergonomic risk assessment based on 3D visualization." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Taipei, Taiwan, Jun. 28–Jul. 1, 2017, pp. 380–387.
Bu Hamdan, S., Alwisy, A., Barkokébas, B., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). "Visual-based value assessment application in the construction industry." Proceedings, International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering Conference, Bath, UK, Apr. 19–20, 2017.
Lei, Z., Hermann, R., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene A. (2016). "Heavy lift analysis at FEED stage for industrial project." Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Arlington, VA, USA, Dec. 11–14, 2016, pp. 3281–3289.
Awad, H., Gül, M., Ritter, C., Verma, P., Chen, Y., Yu, H., Kasawski, K., Salim, K. M. E., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "Solar photovoltaic optimization for commercial flat rooftops in cold regions." Proceedings, IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Oct. 9–11, 2016.
Abaeian, H., Inyang, N., Moselhi, O., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "System dynamics model application for ergonomic assessment of manual material handling tasks." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sep. 29–Oct. 1, 2016, pp. 240–247.
Ahn, S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "Recovery time analysis of back muscle fatigue in panelized residential modular construction factory." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sep. 29–Oct. 1, 2016, pp. 224–231.
Jureidini, J., Afifi, M., Zhang, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "3D/4D visualization framework for modelling off-site productivity of modular construction housing." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sep. 29–Oct. 1, 2016, pp. 83–89.
Li, X., Han, S., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "3D motion-based ergonomic and body posture analysis in construction." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sep. 29–Oct. 1, 2016, pp. 215–223.
Ritter, C., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "Production monitoring and process improvement for floor panel manufacturing." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sep. 29–Oct. 1, 2016, pp. 75–82.
Salim, K. M. E., Awad, H., Gül, M., Knudson, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). "An experimental framework for investigating the hygrothermal properties of multi-functional wood fibre and XPS panels for residential buildings." Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sep. 29–Oct. 1, 2016, pp. 266–273.
Cheung, K., Koo, K., Al-Hussein, M., Kok, R., Sharmin, T., and Yu, H. (2016). "Prefabrication: The future of North American wood frame construction." Proceedings, WCTE 2016 World Conference on Timber Engineering, Vienna, Austria, Aug. 22–25, 2016.
Abaeian, H., Inyang, N., Moselhi, O., Al-Hussein, M., and El-Rich, M. (2016). "Ergonomic assessment of residential construction tasks using system dynamics." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Auburn, AL, USA, Jul. 18–21, 2016, pp. 258–266.
Afifi, M., Al-Hussein, M., AbouRizk, S., Fotouh, A., and Bouferguene, A. (2016). "Discrete and continuous simulation approach to optimize the productivity of modular construction element." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Auburn, AL, USA, Jul. 18–21, 2016, pp. 350–356.
Zhang, Y., Fan, G., Lei, Z., Han, S., Raimondi, C., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2016). "Lean-based diagnosis and improvement for offsite construction factory manufacturing facilities." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Auburn, AL, USA, Jul. 18–21, 2016, pp. 1090–1098.
Altaf, S., Liu, H., Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Online simulation modeling of prefabricated wall panel production using RFID system." Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Huntington Beach, CA, USA, Dec. 6–9, 2015, pp. 3379–3390.
Bu Hamdan, S., Alwisy, A., Ajweh, Z., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. (2015). "Simulation based multi-objective cost-time trade-off for multi-family residential off-site construction." Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Huntington Beach, CA, USA, Dec. 6–9, 2015, pp. 3391–3401.
Sharma, V., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Asset levels of service based decision support system for municipal infrastructure investment: A framework." Proceedings, International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Sydney, Australia, Nov. 23–28, 2015, pp. 889–894.
Islam, M. S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Impact of open space distribution on the property value in neighborhood subdivision and design." Proceedings, Spaces & Flows: Sixth International Conference on Urban and ExtraUrban Studies, Chicago, IL, USA, Oct. 15–16, 2015.
Lei, Z., Han, S., Hermann, U., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "4D based automation of heavy lift planning in industrial construction projects." Proceedings, International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Banff, AB, Canada, Oct. 5–7, 2015.
Liu, H., Singh, G., Lu, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "BIM-enabled boarding design optimization for residential buildings." Proceedings, International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Banff, AB, Canada, Oct. 5–7, 2015.
Altaf, M., Liu, H., Zhang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2015). "Discrete-event simulation modelling of prefabricated wall production line." Proceedings, 27th European Modeling and Simulation Symposium, Bergeggi, Italy, Sep. 21–23, 2015, pp. 234–239.
Bu Hamdan, S., Ma, Y., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Utilization of mobile phone to track project progress using photo recognition techniques and BIM." Proceedings, Advanced Design Concepts and Practice, Hangzhou, China, Sep. 18–20, 2015.
Li, H. X., Yu, H., Turnbull, D., Gül, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Mah, D. (2015). "Energy simulation of building envelope for NetZero Energy Home (NZEH) design." Proceedings, International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Luleå, Sweden, Aug. 11–12, 2015, pp. 351–360.
Zarekani, M., Panna, M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Measuring quality of life from the perspective of neighbourhood accessibility." Proceedings, International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management, Luleå, Sweden, Aug. 11–12, 2015, pp. 427–434.
Olearczyk, J., Kainat, M., Kosa, J., Adeeb, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Heavy lift rigging algorithm for construction operation (iRigging)." Proceedings, Creative Construction Conference, Krakow, Poland, Jun. 21–24, 2015, pp. 48–53.
Barkokébas, B., Bu Hamdan, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Manrique, J. D. (2015). "Coordination of cost estimation for industrialized residential projects through the use of BIM." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Oulu, Finland, Jun. 15–18, 2015.
Bu Hamdan, S., Barkokébas, B., Manrique, J. D., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "A BIM-based simulation model for inventory management in panelized construction." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Oulu, Finland, Jun. 15–18, 2015.
Olearczyk, J., Lei, Z., Ofrim, B., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Intelligent crane management algorithm for construction operation." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Oulu, Finland, Jun. 15–18, 2015.
Sharmin, T., Gül, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "A data analysis framework for optimizing occupant energy use while sustaining indoor environmental quality." Proceedings, International Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jun. 8–10, 2015.
Ofrim, B., Lei, Z., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2015). "A rapid lift study generation system for heavy industrial projects." Proceedings, International Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jun. 8–10, 2015.
Li, H. X., Yu, H., Gül, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Chmiel, D. (2015). "An empirical study on the sustainability of panelized residential building construction in Canada." Proceedings, International Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jun. 8–10, 2015.
Li, X., Fan, G., Abudan, A., Sukkarieh, M., Inyang, N., Gül, M., El-Rich, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Ergonomics and physical demand analysis in a construction manufacturing facility." Proceedings, International Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jun. 8–10, 2015.
Liu, H., Altaf, M. S., Lei, Z., Lu, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Automated production planning in panelized construction enabled by integrating discrete-event simulation and BIM." Proceedings, International Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jun. 8–10, 2015.
Panna, M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "A framework to quantify the impact of cold weather on neighborhood road development schedule." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Regina, SK, Canada, May 27–30, 2015.
Afifi, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2015). "Older adult-centred design." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 477–483.
Alwisy, A., Bu Hamdan, S., Ajweh, Z., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Productivity-based management system for offsite manufacturing: Case study of Noralta Lodge." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 439–447.
Barkokébas, B., Bu Hamdan, S., Alwisy, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Evaluation of the impact of dynamic work stations versus static work stations in wood framing prefabrication using hybrid simulation." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 495–501.
Dhar, R., Elezzabi, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Innovative and energy efficient smart window based on nanomaterial technologies." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 514–521.
Ji, Y., Li, X., Li, H. X., Sun, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Zhang, L. (2015). "Social network analysis of stakeholder relationships during construction industrialization in China." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 112–119.
Li, H. X., Yu, H., Gül, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Alrifai, A. (2015). "Energy performance monitoring and analysis of NetZero Energy Homes (NZEHs)." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 449–456.
Liu, H., Singh, G., Zhang, Y., Lu, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Construction-centric building information modelling to facilitate building panel prefabrication." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 486–493.
Zhang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., and Moghadam, M. (2015). "Modular home off-site construction production line improvement." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 503–512.
Zhao, H., Liu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Automation of quantity take-off for modular construction." Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit and 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction, Edmonton, AB, Canada, May 19–21, 2015, pp. 458–465.
Altaf, M. S., Liu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. (2014). "Resource planning based on discrete-event simulation for panelized construction." Proceedings, International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Sharjah, UAE, Nov. 16–18, 2014, pp. 26–33.
Lei, Z., Han, S., Al-Hussein, M., AbouRizk, S. M., Hermann, U., and Bouferguene, A. (2014). "Upgrading the automated crane management system for industrial construction projects." Proceedings, International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Sharjah, UAE, Nov. 16–18, 2014, pp. 34–43.
Altaf, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Yu, H. (2014). "Wood-frame wall panel sequencing based on discrete-event simulation and particle swarm optimization." Proceedings, 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Sydney, Australia, Jul. 9–11, 2014, pp. 254–261.
Moghadam, M., Barkokébas, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Post-simulation visualization application for production improvement of modular construction manufacturing." Proceedings, 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Sydney, Australia, Jul. 9–11, 2014, pp. 270–277.
Lei, Z., Han, S., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2014). "Automation for Mobile Crane Motion Planning in Industrial Projects." Proceedings, 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Sydney, Australia, Jul. 9–11, 2014, pp. 410–417.
Han, S., Lei, Z., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2014). "Integrated visualization and simulation for lifting operations of modules under congested environment." Proceedings, 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Sydney, Australia, Jul. 9–11, 2014, pp. 262–269.
Liu, H., Lu, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "BIM-based integrated framework for detailed cost estimation and schedule planning of construction projects." Proceedings, 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, Sydney, Australia, Jul. 9–11, 2014, pp. 286–294.
Afifi, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Integrated approach for elderly-friendly home bathroom design." Proceedings, International Society for Gerontechnology World Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, Jun. 18–21, 2014.
Afifi, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Benchmark study for technological options available for older adults to reduce family and caregiver burden." Proceedings, International Society for Gerontechnology World Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, Jun. 18–21, 2014.
Awad, H., Gül, M., Zaman, H.*, Yu, H., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). “Evaluation of the thermal and structural performance of potential energy efficient wall systems for mid-rise wood-frame buildings.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Atlanta, GA, USA, May 19–21, 2014, pp. 2255–2265.
Li, H. X., Naseri Esfahani, M., Gül, M., Yu, H., Mah, D., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "Carbon footprint of panelized construction: An empirical and comparative study." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Atlanta, GA, USA, May 19–21, 2014, pp. 494–503.
Liu, H., Lei, Z., Li, H. X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2014). "An automatic scheduling approach: Building information modeling-based on-site scheduling for panelized construction." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Atlanta, GA, USA, May 19–21, 2014, pp. 1666–1675.
Li, H. X., Liu, H., Zhou, X., Sun, C., Al-Hussein, M., and Ngan, K. H. (2013). "Cash flow optimization and visualization of residence housing for builders utilizing virtual reality." Proceedings, 13th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, London, UK, Oct. 30–31, 2013.
Han, S. H., Hasan, S., Lei, Z., Altaf, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2013). "A framework for crane selection in large-scale industrial construction projects." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction / World Mining Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Aug. 11–15, 2013, pp. 387–394.
Lei, Z., Taghaddos, H., Hermann, U., and Al-Hussein, M. (2013). "Integrating mobile crane lift path checks into an industrial crane management system." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction / World Mining Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Aug. 11–15, 2013, pp. 1–8.
Moghadam, M. and Al-Hussein, M. (2013). "Resource optimization for modular construction through value stream map improvement." Proceedings, 21st Annual Summit of the International Group for Lean Construction, Fortaleza, Brazil, Jul. 29–Aug. 2, 2013.
Younes, B., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., Yu, H., and Ajweh, Z. (2013). "Overdue invoice management: A lean and post-lean simulation approach." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Montréal, QC, Canada, May 29–Jun. 1, 2013.
Zaman, H., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., Lorentz, C., and Melmoth, D. (2013). "Estimation of flushing duration for preventive maintenance of wastewater collection system." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Montréal, QC, Canada, May 29–Jun. 1, 2013.
Afifi, M., Parke, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2013). "Evidence-based assessment of geometrical staircase configurations for older adults." Proceedings, Architectural Engineering Institute Conference, State College, PA, USA, Apr. 3–5, 2013, pp. 584–593.
Han, S. H., Hasan, S., Al-Hussein, M., Gökçe, K. U., and Bouferguene, A. (2012). Simulation of mobile crane operations in 3D space. Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Berlin, Germany, Dec. 9–12, 2012, pp. 640–651.
Li, X., Sharmin, T., Gökçe, H. U., Gül, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Morrow, D. (2012). "An integrated monitoring framework for geothermal heating systems." Proceedings, 11th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Sep. 2–5, 2012, pp. 2160–2166.
Sharmin, T., Li, X., Gökçe, H. U., Al-Hussein, M., and Gül, M. (2012). "Monitoring building energy performance under occupancy in Fort McMurray, Alberta." Proceedings, 11th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Sep. 2–5, 2012.
Zaman, H., Al-Hussein, M., Mutsuddy, R., Singh, G., Gül, M., and Yu, H. (2012). "Energy efficient wall systems for mid-rise wood frame buildings." Proceedings, 11th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Sep. 2–5, 2012.
Sadovska, N., and Al-Hussein, M. (2012). "The impact of lost time on the project estimate: A lean manufacturing approach." Proceedings, AACE Annual Meeting: A Fiesta for Total Cost Management, San Antonio, TX, USA, Jul. 8–11, 2012.
Moghadam, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Gökçe, K. U. (2012). "Automation of modular design and construction through an integrated BIM/lean model." Proceedings, International Society for Gerontechnology World Conference / International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction Conference, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, Jun. 26–29, 2012.
Afifi, M., Parke, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2012). "Integrated approach for older adult friendly home staircase design." Proceedings, International Society for Gerontechnology World Conference / International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands, Jun. 26–29, 2012. This paper received the Best Paper award at the ISARC Conference.
Alwisy, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Al-Jibouri, S. H. (2012). "BIM approach for automated drafting and design for modular construction manufacturing." Proceedings, International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA, Jun. 17–20, 2012, pp. 221–228.
Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2012). "3D-Modelling for crane selection and logistic for modular construction on-site assembly." Proceedings, International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA, Jun. 17–20, 2012, pp. 445–452.
Zaman, H., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., Lorentz, C., and Girard, L. (2012). "Sustainable practice in infrastructure management through route optimization for preventative maintenance of wastewater collection system." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Jun. 6–9, 2012, pp. 3239–3248.
Hasan, S., Zaman, H., Han, S. H., Al-Hussein, M., and Su, Y. (2012). "Integrated building information model to identify possible crane instability caused by strong winds." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, IN, USA, May 21–23, 2012, pp. 1281–1290.
Inyang, N., Han, S. H., Al-Hussein, M., and El-Rich, M. (2012). "A VR model of ergonomics and productivity assessment in panelized construction production line." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, IN, USA, May 21–23, 2012, pp. 1084–1093.
Moghadam, M., Alwisy, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2012). "Integrated BIM/Lean base production line schedule model for modular construction manufacturing." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, IN, USA, May 21–23, 2012, pp. 1271–1280.
Tabrizi, E., Inyang, N., and Al-Hussein, M. (2012). "Multi-criteria design evaluation and optimization of school buildings using Artificial Intelligent approaches." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, IN, USA, May 21–23, 2012, pp. 1340–1349.
Al-Hussein, M., Zaman, H., and Bouferguene, A. (2011). "Addressing the challenge of fast city expansions during the booming economy in Alberta." Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Spaces & Flows, Prato, Italy, Nov. 17–18, 2011.
Hasan, S., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., Telyas, A., and Gillis, P. (2011). "Hook time simulation and 3D visualization of tower crane operations." Proceedings, 11th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Weimar, Germany, Nov. 3–4, 2011.
Han, S. H., Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., Al-Jibouri, S., and Bouferguene, A. (2011). "3D visualization of modular building assembly: From a factory to construction site." Proceedings, 11th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Weimar, Germany, Nov. 3–4, 2011.
Han, S. H., Abdulaal, B., Al-Hussein, M., El-Rich, M., and Telyas, A. (2011). "Computer 3D model-based physical demand and ergonomic assessment of buildings mechanical system construction." Proceedings, Computer Knowledge Building Conference, Sophia Antipolis, France, Oct. 26–28, 2011, 10 pages.
Alex, D. C., Behzadipour, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2011). "Automated surface profiling of drywall surface for sanding." Proceedings, 28th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Seoul, South Korea, Jun. 29–Jul. 2, 2011, pp. 491–496.
Lei, Z., Behzadipour, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Hermann, U. (2011). "Application of robotic obstacle avoidance in crane lift path planning." Proceedings, 28th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Seoul, South Korea, Jun. 29–Jul. 2, 2011, pp. 292–297.
Inyang, N., and Al-Hussein, M. (2011). "Ergonomic hazard quantification and rating of residential construction tasks." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Jun. 14–17, 2011.
Moghadam, M., Tabrizi, E., Al-Hussein, M., Al-Jibouri, S., and Telyas, A. (2011). "Post simulation visualization for effective scheduling of modular building construction." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Jun. 14–17, 2011.
Hasan, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Gillis, P. (2010). "Advanced simulation of tower crane operation utilizing system dynamics modeling and lean principles." Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Baltimore, MD, USA, Dec. 5–8, 2010, pp. 3262–3271.
Alwisy, A. and Al-Hussein, M. (2010). "Automation in drafting and design for modular construction manufacturing utilizing 2D CAD and parametric modelling." Proceedings, International Workshop on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Nottingham, UK, Jun. 30–Jul. 2, 2010, Paper 167.
Hermann, U., Hendi, A., Olearczyk, J., and Al-Hussein, M. (2010). "An integrated system to select, position, and simulate mobile cranes for complex industrial projects." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Banff, AB, Canada, May 8–10, 2010, pp. 267–276.
Olearczyk, J., Hermann, U., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2010). "Spatial trajectory analysis for cranes operations on construction sites." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Banff, AB, Canada, May 8–10, 2010, pp. 359–368.
Hasan, S., Al-Hussein, M., Hermann, U. H., and Safouhi, H. (2009). "An automated system for mobile crane selection, swing control, and ground pressure calculation." Proceedings, 12th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Sep. 1–4, 2009, Paper 292.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2009). "Integrated design system for the home building industry." Proceedings, 1st International Conference on CIB Integrated Design Solutions, Espoo, Finland, Jun. 10–12, 2009, pp. 141–156.
Mah, D., Manrique, J. D., Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Nasseri, R. (2009). "Quantification of the CO2 footprint in residential construction." Proceedings, 1st International Conference on CIB Integrated Design Solutions, Espoo, Finland, Jun. 10–12, 2009.
Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Telyas, A. (2009). "Construction automation for modular assembly operation." Proceedings, 1st International Conference on CIB Integrated Design Solutions, Espoo, Finland, Jun. 10–12, 2009, pp. 349–362.
Hasan, S., Al-Hussein, M., Hermann, U. H., and Safouhi, H. (2009). "Integrated module for mobile crane dynamic instability analysis and supporting system design." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Seattle, WA, USA, Apr. 5–7, 2009, pp. 386–395. (Won best paper award in Computing, Education and Research)
Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Telyas, A. (2009). "Virtual construction automation for modular assembly operation." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Seattle, WA, USA, Apr. 5–7, 2009, pp. 406–415.
Mohsen, O. M., Knytl, P. J., Abdulaal, B., Olearczyk, J., and Al-Hussein, M. (2008). "Simulation of modular building construction." Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Miami, FL, USA, Dec. 7–10, 2008, pp. 2471–2478.
Al-Hussein, M., and Fofanah, J. B. (2008). "Towards equitable postwar reconstruction: An adaptable framework for infrastructure selection tested in Sierra Leone and Liberia." Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Prato, Italy, Jul. 22–25, 2008.
Mah, D. and Al-Hussein, M. (2008). "An integrated evaluation framework for sustainable residential construction." Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Prato, Italy, Jul. 22–25, 2008.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., Safouhi, H., and Nasseri, R. (2008). "Automation of construction drawings and waste minimization for stick-frame constructions based on the (i3) concept." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Québec City, QC, Canada, Jun. 10–13, 2008, pp. 398–406.
Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Telyas, A. (2008). "Interactive 4D modeling for modular building construction." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Québec City, QC, Canada, Jun. 10–13, 2008, pp. 315–327.
Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Telyas, A. (2008). "Lean implementation for building modular production." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Québec City, QC, Canada, Jun. 10–13, 2008, pp. 83–93.
Mah, D., and Al-Hussein, M. (2008). "Residential construction material waste minimization analysis during the framing stage." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Québec City, QC, Canada, Jun. 10–13, 2008, pp. 417–425.
Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Nasseri, R. (2007). "Process flowcharting and simulation of house structure components production process." Proceedings, Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, DC, USA, Dec. 9–12, 2007, pp. 2066–2072.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Nasseri, R., and Bouferguene, A. (2007). "Shop drawing automation and material waste minimization in the construction of wood houses utilizing 3D-CAD and optimization techniques." Proceedings, 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Melbourne, Australia, Sep. 26–28, 2007, pp. 891–896.
El Ganainy, A., Olearczyk, J., and Al-Hussein, M. (2007). "Space optimization for panelized prefabricated wood structure for residential construction." Proceedings, 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Melbourne, Australia, Sep. 26–28, 2007, pp. 897–903.
Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Nasseri, R. (2007). "Management information system for home building enterprises." Proceedings, 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Melbourne, Australia, Sep. 26–28, 2007.
Yu, H., Tweed, T., Al-Hussein, M., and Nasseri, R. (2007). "Managing variability in house production." Proceedings, 15th International Group for Lean Construction, East Lansing, MI, USA, Jul. 18–20, 2007.
Sharma, V., Al-Hussein, M., and Mohamed, Y. (2007). "Application of simulation for optimal selection of tunnelling technique for sanitary sewer: A case study." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Yellowknife, NWT, Canada, Jun. 6–9, 2007, pp. 1152–1162.
Sharma, V., Al-Hussein, M., and Safouhi, H. (2007). "Interactive 3D-based decision support system for municipal infrastructure investment: A framework." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Yellowknife, NWT, Canada, Jun. 6–9, 2007, pp. 1211–1222.
Yu, H., Tweed, T., Al-Hussein, M., and Nasseri, R. (2007). "Redesign production process in residential construction using Value Stream Mapping." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, May 6–8, 2007.
Sharma, V., Al-Hussein, M., Abel, J., Lennerts, K., and Pfründer, U. (2006). "Use of simulation and Lean principles in optimization of facility management processes in hospitals." Proceedings, World Conference on IT in Design and Construction, INCITE/ITCSED, New Delhi, India, Nov. 15–17, 2006.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Safouhi, H. (2006). "Spatial analysis and optimization of bracing systems for tilt-up constructions." Proceedings, 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering Design and Construction, Varna, Bulgaria, Sep. 14–16, 2006.
Olearczyk, J. and Al-Hussein, M. (2006). "Utilization of 3D Catia solid Modelling for oil sands tailings research facility pilot plant." Proceedings, 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering Design and Construction, Varna, Bulgaria, Sep. 14–16, 2006.
Hammad, A., Wang, H., Zhang, C., and Al-Hussein, M. (2006). "Visualizing crane selection and operation in virtual environment." Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Orlando, FL, Aug. 3–4, 2006.
Fofanah, J. B., Al-Hussein, M., Safouhi, H., and Bouferguene, A. (2006). "Using hamming distance and analytic hierarchy process concepts in scaling infrastructure gaps and assessments of the quality of life for citizens during the reconstruction of war-torn municipalities-The case of Sierra Leone." Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Rhodes, Greece, Jul. 18–21, 2006.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., Telyas, A., and Funston, G. (2006). "Spatial analysis for tilt-up construction based on a case study." Proceedings, Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jun. 14–16, 2006.
Olearczyk, J., and Al-Hussein, M. (2006). "Oil sands construction automation utilizing 3D solid modelling and animation." Proceedings, Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jun. 14–16, 2006.
Alex, D. P., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Fernando, S. (2006). "Cost estimation for the City of Edmonton's waste and sewer installation services using an artificial network model." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Calgary, AB, Canada, May 23–26, 2006.
Mah, D., Al-Hussein, M., and Nasseri, R. (2006). "Residential construction and its impact on sustainability development." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Calgary, AB, Canada, May 23–26, 2006, GC-039-1 to GC-039-9.
Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., Nasseri, R., and Cheng, J. J. R. (2006). "Development of Landmark precast concrete foundation system for residential construction." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Calgary, AB, Canada, May 23–26, 2006, CT-074-1 to CT-074-10.
Manrique, J. D., Al-Hussein, M., and Telyas, A. (2005). "Constructing a unique and complex tilt-up-panels structure utilizing 3D CAD and animation." Proceedings, 22nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Ferrara, Italy, Sep. 11–14, 2005.
Fofanah, J. B. and Al-Hussein, M. (2005). "Management of the infrastructure and quality of life assessment in war torn third world countries-the case of Sierra Leone." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, Jun. 2–4, 2005, CT-158-1 to CT-158-10.
Kumar, J., Al-Hussein, M., and Sharma, V. (2005). "Integrated system for the development permit approval process in the housing industry." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, Jun. 2–4, 2005, CT-266-1 to CT-266-10.
Chehayeb, A. and Al-Hussein, M. (2005). "Canadian construction claim tracker: An integrated repository system for Canadian construction claims." Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, San Diego, CA, USA, Apr. 5–7, 2005, pp. 1193–1202.
Niaz, M. A., Al-Hussein, M., and Kim, H. (2004). "Integrated 3D object transformation and simulation for tower crane operations on construction sites." Proceedings, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Jeju, South Korea, Sep. 21–25, 2004.
Bowen, A., Roesch, J., Mohamed, Y., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. (2003). "Development of productivity standards for collection systems maintenance activities." Proceedings, Water Environment Federation 76th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Oct. 11–15, 2003, pp. 803–813.
Agbulos, A., Al-Hussein, M., AbouRizk, S., and Roesch, J. (2003). "An application of lean concept and simulation for drainage system maintenance operations." Proceedings, Summer Computer Simulation Conference, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 20–24, 2003, pp. 438–444.
El-Ghandour, W., and Al-Hussein, M. (2003). "Benchmarking: Information technology applications in construction." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference and 5th Construction Specialty Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, Jun. 4–7, 2003, COI-223-1 to COI-223-8.
El-Ghandour, W., Vanderstar, A., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. (2003). "An automated system for cost estimating and cost/schedule control for industrial construction projects." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference and 5th Construction Specialty Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, Jun. 4–7, 2003, COB-160-1 to COB-160-11.
Alkass, S., El-Moslmani, K., and Al-Hussein, M. (2003). "A computer model for selecting equipment for earthmoving operations using queuing theory." Proceedings, Annual CIB Conference, W78. Auckland, New Zealand, Apr. 23–25, 2003.
El-Moslmani, K., Alkass, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2002). "A computer module for multi-loaders-multi-trucks fleet selection for earthmoving projects." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jun. 5–8, 2002, GE-107.
Mohamed, Y., AbouRizk, S., Al-Hussein, M., Roesch, J., and Bowen, A. (2002). "Using simulation for improving productivity of drainage operations." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jun. 5–8, 2002, GE-097.
Langevine, R., Allouche, M., and Al-Hussein, M. (2001). "Development of a decision support system for the management of building maintenance." Proceedings, 8th Canadian Construction Research Forum, Kananaskis, AB, Canada, Sep. 6–8, 2001.
Moselhi, O., Alkass, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2001). "Selecting and locating mobile cranes: An innovative approach." Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, Leicestershire, UK, Jul. 18–20, 2001.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (2000). "Construction crane selection and 3D-animation." Proceedings, 7th Canadian Construction Research Forum, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sep. 17–18, 2000.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (1999). "3-D animation for planning crane operations." Proceedings, 16thIAARC/IFAC/IEEE International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Madrid, Spain, Sep. 22–24, 1999, pp. 151–156.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (1999). "Information technology for effective use of crane in planning heavy lifts." Proceedings, 43rd Annual Meeting of AACE International, Denver, CO, USA, Jun. 27–30, 1999, IT.04.1–IT.04.7.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (1999). "Performance of a DSS for crane selection." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Regina, SK, Canada, Jun. 3–5, 1999, pp. 85–94.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (1998). "Decision support system for crane selection and location on construction sites." Proceedings, 1st International Conference on New Information Technology for Decision Making in Civil Engineering, Montréal, QC, Canada, Oct. 11–13, 1998, pp. 1253–1264.
Alkass, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Moselhi, O. (1997). "Computerized crane selection for construction projects." Proceedings, 13th Annual ARCOM Conference, Volume 2, Cambridge, UK, Sep. 15–17, 1997, pp. 433–442.
Moselhi, O., MacDonald, J., Alkass, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (1997). "Crane fleet selection: The case of the PEI bridge." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, May 27–30, 1997, pp. 107–115.
Al-Hussein, M., Yacout, H., and Alkass, S. (1996). "Computerized equipment cost estimation." Proceedings, 3rd Canadian Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Montréal, QC, Canada, Aug. 26–28, 1996, pp. 240–250.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (1995). "A computer integrated system for crane selection." Proceedings, CIVIL-COMP 95, 6th International Conference, Cambridge, UK, Aug. 28–30, 1995, pp. 43–48.
Al-Hussein, M., Alkass, S., and Moselhi, O. (1995). "Computer-aided crane selection for high-rise building construction." Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Jun. 1–3, 1995, pp. 137–146.
Technical Reports
Al-Hussein, M., Ahmad, R., Aldrich, D. R., Itani, A., Martinez, P., Singh, G., Le, H., Lou, M., Shum, T., Tong, S., Xia, H., Jajal, P., and Livojevic, M. (2019). Innovations in Window Manufacturing through Implementation of Automation and Robotic Technologies: Preliminary Concept Report, Version 1.0. Technical report submitted (Mar., 2019) to All Weather Windows. 374 pages.
Olearczyk, J., Kosa, J., Buettner, B., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). Engineering Multi-Hole Spreader Beam (EMSB-1). Technical report submitted to NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services. March, 2017.
Olearczyk, J., Kainat, M., Adeeb, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. (2015). Mullen Crane & Transport Spreader Bar Analysis: Phase I Final Report. Technical report submitted to NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services. February, 2015.
Abudan, A., Fan, G., Sukkarieh, M., and Li, X. (2014). Physical Demand Analysis Project Summary Report. Technical report submitted to All Weather Windows. August, 2014. 59 pages.
Gül, M., Sharmin, T., Li, X., Nikolaidis, I., and Al-Hussein, M. (2013). Integrated Construction and Energy Management System for Affordable Housing in Fort McMurray. Progress report submitted to Integrated Management & Realty Ltd. (IMR) and Cormode & Dickson. 58 pages.
Al-Hussein, M., Cheng, J. J. R., Ackerman, M., Gül, M., Yu, H., Zaman, H., Singh, G., Mutsuddy, R., and Alrifai, A. (2012). Evaluation of Energy Efficient Wall Systems for Mid-rise Wood Frame Buildings. Final Report to Natural Resources Canada (Value to Wood Program). 59 pages.
Sharmin, T., Li, X., Al-Hussein, M., Gül, M., and Gökçe, U. (2012). Stony Mountain Plaza: Integrated Construction and Energy Management System for Affordable Housing in Fort McMurray, Alberta. 52 pages.
Al-Hussein, M., Manrique, J., and Mah, D. (2009). North Ridge CO2 Analysis Report-Comparison Between Modular and Onsite Construction. Report submitted in conjunction with Integrated Management & Realty Ltd. (IMR). 21 pages.
Yu, H., Al-Hussein, M., and Tweed, T. (2009). Redesign Production Process in Housing Using Lean Principles and Value Stream Mapping. Report for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). 58 pages.
Olearczyk, J., Al-Hussein, M., Bouferguene, A., and Telyas, A. (2007). Crane Layout Optimization for Five New Student Residence Buildings at Muhlenberg, MacGregor Village in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Final Report for Kullman Building Corporation, Lebanon, New Jersey.
2005. Report to the City of Edmonton Drainage Services Department on the findings and recommendations made for Drainage Services crew efficiency. 250 pages.
2005. Report to the City of Edmonton Drainage Services Department on the findings and recommendations made for the use of trenchless technology and the enhancement of as built drawings and information. 110 pages.
2005. Report to the City of Edmonton Land Development Department on the findings and recommendations made for complaint handling and lot-grading process improvement. 130 pages.
Agbulos, A. C., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. (2002). Physical Demands Analysis of Drainage Operations Crews. Report for the City of Edmonton Asset Management and Public Works: Drainage Services Department.
Agbulos, A. C., Al-Hussein, M., and AbouRizk, S. (2002). Work Analysis Study of the City of Edmonton Drainage Operations Maintenance Activities. Report for the City of Edmonton Asset Management and Public Works: Drainage Services Department. (This report includes the productivity standards which the City of Edmonton Drainage Section has implemented on their maintenance crews.)
Al-Hussein, M. (1998). D-Crane. User Manual for Concordia University and GUAY Cranes.
Al-Hussein, M. (1998). Crane Advisor. User Manual for Concordia University and GUAY Cranes.
Books and Journal Issues (as Editor)
Lei, Z., and Al-Hussein, M. (Eds.) (forthcoming). Special Issue of the Journal of Infrastructure Intelligence and Resilience: Intelligence and Automation in Industrialized Construction, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ISSN: 2772-9915.
Liu, H., Lei, Z., Li, H. X., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (Eds.) (forthcoming). Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Special Collection on Modular Construction/Off-site Construction, ASCE, Reston, VA, USA.
Al-Hussein, M. (Ed.) (2022). Proceedings of the 2022 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, University of Alberta Library, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 240 pages, ISSN 2562-5438.
Wang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., and Shen, G. Q. P. (Eds.) (2019). ICCREM 2019: Innovative Construction Project Management and Construction Industrialization. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, USA, 956 pages, ISBN 9780784482308.
Al-Hussein, M. (Ed.) (2019). Proceedings of the 36th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2019). International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1,338 pages, ISBN 9789526952406.
Al-Hussein, M. (Ed.) (2019). Proceedings of the 2019 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, University of Alberta Library, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 596 pages, ISSN 2562-5438.
Al-Hussein, M. (Ed.) (2018). Proceedings of the 2018 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, University of Alberta Library, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 133 pages, ISSN 2562-5438.
Al-Hussein, M. (Ed.) (2017). Proceedings of the 2017 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, University of Alberta Library, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 248 pages, ISSN 2562-5438.
Wang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., Shen, G. Q. P., and Zhu, Y. (Eds.) (2017). ICCREM 2016: BIM Application and Off-Site Construction. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, USA, 1,502 pages, ISBN 9780784480274.
Al-Hussein, M. (Ed.) (2016). Proceedings of the 2016 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, University of Alberta Library, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 277 pages, ISSN 2562-5438.
Al-Hussein, M. Moselhi, O., Kim, S., and Smith, R. E. (Eds.) (2015). Proceedings of the 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, University of Alberta Library, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 544 pages, ISSN 2562-5438.
Book Chapters
Barkokébas, B., Alsakka, F., Hamzeh, F., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Digital twins to enable flexibility in offsite construction.” In Lean Construction 4.0: Driving a Digital Revolution of Production Management in the AEC Industry, González, V. A., Hamzeh F., and Alarcón L. F. (Eds.), Routledge, Abingdon, UK, ISBN 9780367714208, pp. 223–239.
Chen, Y., Lei, Z., Han, S. H., Bouferguene, A., Li, H. X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2018). "Applications of discrete event simulation in construction engineering." In Advances in Engineering Research, 21, Petrova, V. M. (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers, Hauppauge, NY, USA, pp. 1–44.
Adi, M. N., Drew, R., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). "Architectural details." In Application of Analysis Tools from NEWBuildS Research Network in Design of a High-Rise Wood Building, Embury-Williams, L. and Karacabey, E. (Eds.), NEWBuildS, Fredericton, NB, Canada, pp. 5–12.
Li, X., Sharmin, T., Gökçe, H. U., Gül, M., Al-Hussein, M., and Morrow, D. (2014). "An integrated monitoring framework for geothermal space-heating systems in residential buildings, Fort McMurray." In Progress in Sustainable Energy Technologies: Generating Renewable Energy, Dincer, I., Midilli, A., and Kucuk, H. (Eds.), Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 535–549.