GRADUATE STUDENTS

Research InterestsDeya is interested in integrating offsite and onsite construction methods using advanced technologies. By exploring innovative construction approaches, he aims to improve sustainability, reduce construction waste, enhance project efficiency, and minimize environmental impact in construction.
Conference Papers

Zelele, T., Chen, X., Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Elahi, M., Alnakdali, D., Hojjati, A., Hwang, J., Ahn, S. J., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M.*, and Moselhi, O. “Economic and financial implications of shifting from onsite to off-site construction: Evidence from industry stakeholders.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, Lean in the Public Sector & Modular Offsite Construction (LIPS–MOC 2026) International Conference on Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation, Tangier, Morocco, 23–25 March 2026. International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 3(1), 100–108.
Alnakdali, D., Assaf, S., Zelele, T., Cooper, N., Al-Hussein, M.*, and Bouferguene, A. “A multidimensional framework for construction worker well-being: Implications for off-site construction transitions.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, Lean in the Public Sector & Modular Offsite Construction (LIPS–MOC 2026) International Conference on Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation, Tangier, Morocco, 23–25 March 2026. International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 3(1), 58–66.
Moghimi, N., Honari Kalateh, M., Mohamed, A., Alnakdali, D., Itani, M., Muñoz, J., Hammad, A., & Hamzeh, F. (2025, accepted April). "Decision Support Tool for Selecting the Best Delivery Method in Sustainable Construction Projects". Joint CSCE Construction Specialty & CRC Conference 2025, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 28-31, 2025.

Mohamed Assaf

Research focus: Enhancing the implementation of offsite construction projects using virtual reality and wearable sensors

PhD candidate

massaf2@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education and Publications

Research InterestsMohamed’s research focuses on off-site construction management. The main focus of his research is on integrating advanced technologies in managing the cost and schedule of offsite construction projects.
Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (2018), Asyut University, Egypt
Master of Science in Project Management (2022), Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Publications

Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2026). “A multi-user game-based system for planning modular construction activities.” Expert Systems With Applications, 299, 130050.
Assaf, S., Zelele, T., Chen, X., Assaf, M., Ahn, S. J., Hwang, J. H., Bouferguene, A.*, and Al-Hussein, M. “Survey-based data-driven dashboard for planning off-site construction projects: Wall framing case study.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication, Proceedings, 43rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Singapore, June, 22 – 26, 2026.
Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Zhang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. “MetaModular: A system to achieve collaborative planning decisions in modular construction projects using metaverse technology.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Joint CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Zelele, T., Chen, X., Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Elahi, M., Alnakdali, D., Hojjati, A., Hwang, J., Ahn, S. J., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M.*, and Moselhi, O. “Economic and financial implications of shifting from onsite to off-site construction: Evidence from industry stakeholders.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, Lean in the Public Sector & Modular Offsite Construction (LIPS–MOC 2026) International Conference on Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation, Tangier, Morocco, 23–25 March 2026. International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 3(1), 100–108.
Assaf, S., Leon Huaman, M.A., Assaf, M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “A wellness index for construction manufacturing workers: Development and pilot evaluation.” Accepted (Jan. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, ASCE Construction Institute (CI) & Construction Research Congress (CRC) Joint Conference 2026, San Antonio, Texas, March 18–21, 2026.
Assaf, S., Assaf, M., Li, X., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “A digital twin-based system for indoor environmental quality monitoring in off-site construction facilities.” Accepted (Mar., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. “Metaverse applications in the construction research: Are we there yet?” Accepted (Feb., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 CIB World Building Congress, West Lafayette, IN, USA, May 19–23, 2025.
Assaf, M., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Critical review of virtual reality applications in offsite construction research.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(11), 03124007.
Assaf, M., Hedges O., Mao, Z., Golabchi, H., Li, X., Gonzalez, V. and Hamzeh, F. (2024). “A BIM-lean approach to implement lean principles in offsite construction projects: A cable-stayed bridge case study.” Proceedings, 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Auckland, New Zealand, Jul. 1–5, 2024, pp. 684–696.
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.
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.
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., Assaf, S., Correa, W., Lemouchi, R., and Mohamed, Y. (2023). “A hybrid simulation-based optimization framework for managing modular bridge construction projects: A cable-stayed.” Proceedings, 2023 Winter Simulation Conference, San Antonio, TX, USA, Dec. 10–13, 2023, pp. 3094–3105.
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.
Assaf, M., Hussein, M., Abdelkhalek, S., and Zayed, T. (2023). “A multi-criteria decision-making model for selecting the best project delivery systems for offsite construction projects." Buildings, 13(2), 571.
Assaf, M., Salami, L., Salhab, D., and Hammad, A. (2023). “Promoting the IPD delivery method in construction projects: A BIM-based smart contract approach.” Proceedings, 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Lille, France, Jun. 26–30, 2023, pp. 69-80.
Assaf, M., Atsegbua J., Golabchi, H., Mohamed, Y., Lefsrud, L., and Sattari F. “An optimized machine learning approach to classify incidents in the Canadian construction industry.” Accepted (Apr., 2023) for publication in Proceedings, 2023 Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 24–27, 2023.
Assaf, M., Hussein, M., Alsulami, B. T., and Zayed, T. (2022). “A mixed review of cash flow modeling: Potential of blockchain for modular construction.” Buildings, 12(12), 2054.

Sena Assaf

Research focus: Towards human centric construction manufacturing: Promoting a healthy and productive working environment

PhD candidate

sassaf1@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education and Publications

BackgroundSena obtained her Bachelor of Engineering and her Master's in Engineering (Construction Management) from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Her Master’s thesis work tackled the integration of data analytics and machine learning tools to accurately forecast occupant complaints in a residential complex to support planning of maintenance staff allocation. She has two years of experience in data analytics, database management, and strategic planning in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Education

Bachelor of Engineering, (2018), American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Master of Engineering, Construction Management (2020), American University of Beirut, Lebanon

Publications
Journal papers

Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Li, X., and Al-Hussein, M. (2026). “A multi-user game-based system for planning modular construction activities.” Expert Systems With Applications, 299, 130050 (1 citation).
Alsakka, F., Assaf, S., El-Chami, I., and Al-Hussein, M. (2023). “Computer vision applications in offsite construction.” Automation in Construction, 154, 104980.
Assaf, S., and Srour, I. (2021). “Using a data driven neural network approach to forecast building occupant complaints.” Building and Environment, 200, 107972.

Conference papers

Assaf, S., Zelele, T., Chen, X., Assaf, M., Ahn, S. J., Hwang, J. H., Bouferguene, A.*, and Al-Hussein, M. “Survey-based data-driven dashboard for planning off-site construction projects: Wall framing case study.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication, Proceedings, 43rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Singapore, June, 22 – 26, 2026.
Zelele, T., Chen, X., Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Elahi, M., Alnakdali, D., Hojjati, A., Hwang, J., Ahn, S. J., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Moselhi, O. “Economic and financial implications of shifting from onsite to off-site construction: Evidence from industry stakeholders.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, Lean in the Public Sector & Modular Offsite Construction (LIPS–MOC 2026) International Conference on Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation, Tangier, Morocco, 23–25 March 2026. International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 3(1), 100–108.
Alnakdali, D., Assaf, S., Zelele, T., Cooper, N., Al-Hussein, M., and Bouferguene, A. “A multidimensional framework for construction worker well-being: Implications for off-site construction transitions.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, Lean in the Public Sector & Modular Offsite Construction (LIPS–MOC 2026) International Conference on Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation, Tangier, Morocco, 23–25 March 2026. International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 3(1), 58–66.
Assaf, S., Leon Huaman, M.A., Assaf, M., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “A wellness index for construction manufacturing workers: Development and pilot evaluation.” Accepted (Jan. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, ASCE Construction Institute (CI) & Construction Research Congress (CRC) Joint Conference 2026, San Antonio, Texas, March 18–21, 2026.
Assaf, S., Zelele, T., RazaviAlavi, R., Hojjati, A., Ahn, S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “A novel framework for developing a dynamic survey dashboard: Case study of a self-assessment and planning survey for off-site construction facilities.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Joint CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Assaf, S., Mayte, D., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Factors influencing workers in industrialized construction: Towards human-centric construction manufacturing.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Joint CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Zhang, Y., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. “MetaModular: A system to achieve collaborative planning decisions in modular construction projects using metaverse technology.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Joint CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Assaf, S., Assaf, M., Li, X., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “A digital twin-based system for indoor environmental quality monitoring in off-site construction facilities.” Accepted (Mar., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Al-Hussein, M., and Li, X. “Metaverse applications in the construction research: Are we there yet?” Accepted (Feb., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 CIB World Building Congress, West Lafayette, IN, USA, May 19–23, 2025.
Assaf, S., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Well-being assessment and evaluation framework for the off-site construction industry.” Accepted (Jan., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 CIB World Building Congress, West Lafayette, IN, USA, May 19–23, 2025.
Assaf, S., Ezzedine, F., Nahle, A., Zahr, H., and Hamzeh, F. (2024). “Evaluating the awareness of designing out waste in construction: A lean–green synergy”. Proceedings, 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Auckland, New Zealand, Jul. 1–5, 2024, pp. 1015–1026.
Ead, R., Liu, K., Saleh, A., Assaf, S., Gonzalez-Moret, V., and Hamzeh, F. (2024). “A fuzzy expert system for measuring the degree of lean implementation in construction projects”. Proceedings, 32nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Auckland, New Zealand, Jul. 1–5, 2024, pp. 1147–1158.
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.
Assaf, S., Mao, Z., Momenifar, S., and Hammad, A. (2024). “Evaluating machine learning and AHP tools for the pre-qualification of construction contractors based on occupational health and safety criteria.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress, Des Moines, IA, USA, Mar. 20–23, 2024, pp. 758–768.
Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Correa, W., Lemouchi, R., and Mohamed, Y. (2023). “A hybrid simulation-based optimization framework for managing modular bridge construction projects: A cable-stayed.” Proceedings, 2023 Winter Simulation Conference, San Antonio, TX, USA, Dec. 10–13, 2023, pp. 3094–3105.
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, Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Summit, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Jul. 27–29, 2022, pp. 98–105.
Assaf, S., Liu, K., Maou, Z., Saleh, A., Abellanosa, A., & Mohamed, Y. “The Analysis of Construction Workplace Incident Fatalities Using Text Mining and Classification Techniques”. Accepted (2023) for publication in Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Moncton, NB, Canada, May 24–27, 2023.
Sawma Awad, J., Assaf, S., Safa, B., and Srour, I. (2022). “Forecasting field production using machine learning time series.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2022, Arlington, VA, USA, Mar. 9–12, 2022, pp. 77–86.
Assaf, S., Awada, M., and Srour, I. (Nov., 2020). “Data driven approach to forecast building occupant complaints.” Proceedings, Construction Research Congress 2020: Computer Applications (pp. 172–180). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
Abou Dargham, S., Assaf, S., Faour, K., and Hamzeh, F. (2019). “Optimizing material-related costs using dynamic site layout and supply chain planning.” Proceedings, 27th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction: Vol. 1, Dublin, Ireland, Jul. 3–5, 2019, pp. 699–710.
Assaf, S., and Faour, K. (2018). “Low-cost construction using waste materials.” Proceedings, AUB Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture IDEAS 2018, Beirut, Lebanon.

William Camilo Correa Vergara

Research focus: Process resilience assessment for the off-site construction industry

PhD candidate

correave@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education, and Publications

Research InterestsWilliam's research interest lies in the identification and measurement of resilience and the application of resilience theory in the context of off-site construction (OSC). The focus of his current research is on the understanding of disrupting events that affect the OSC industry and the development of tools to mitigate and control them.

Education

Master of Science, Civil Engineering (2017), University of Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia (thesis title: "Use of Simulated Annealing algorithm for cost optimization of Box Culvert production")
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering (2015), University of Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia (thesis title: "Shaking Box design, construction and test on small shaking table and centrifuge modeling")

Publications
Journal papers

Correa, W., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Resilience in Off-site Construction: A Comprehensive Literature Review” Accepted for Publication, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4/COENG-17442

Conference papers

Correa, W., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “A Graph Network-Based Framework for Structural Resilience Analysis in Off-Site Construction Production Systems.” Accepted (May 2026) for publication in Proceedings, International Conference on Industrialized Construction (IConIC 2026), Aug. 3-5, 2026, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Correa, W., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Use of graph network and hybrid simulation to understand schedule resiliency and capacity under disruptions.” Procedia Computer Science 274 (2025) 909-919. This paper received the best paper award at the I3M 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.12.089
Correa, W., Ramirez, D., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Building planning capacity in the offsite construction industry: Introducing the theory of constraints for process optimization.” Proceedings, Modular and Offsite Construction Summit, Jul. 28–31, 2025, Montréal, QC, Canada. pg 74 – 82. https://doi.org/10.29173/mocs315
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.” Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2024, Volume 8. CSCE 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 672. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-95421-4_7
Lemouchi, R., Correa W., Ramon, A., Chen, X., Bouferguene, A., and Hamzeh, F. (2025). Optimizing Safety and Productivity with Discrete Event and Agent-Based Hybrid Simulation. Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2024, Volume 7. CSCE 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 730. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-01074-2_23
Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Correa, W., Lemouchi, R., and Mohamed, Y. (2023). “A hybrid simulation-based optimization framework for managing modular bridge construction projects: A cable-stayed.” Proceedings, 2023 Winter Simulation Conference, San Antonio, TX, USA, Dec. 10–13, 2023, pp. 3094–3105.

Mohammad Elahi

Research focus: Modular homebuilding and scheduling

PhD student

mhelahi@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education, and Publications

Education

MEng, Civil and Environmental Engineering (2013), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
BSc, Computer Engineering (1999), Shiraz University, Iran

Publications
Journal papers
Conference papers

Zelele, T., Chen, X., Assaf, M., Assaf, S., Elahi, M., Alnakdali, D., Hojjati, A., Hwang, J., Ahn, S. J., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M.*, and Moselhi, O. “Economic and financial implications of shifting from onsite to off-site construction: Evidence from industry stakeholders.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, Lean in the Public Sector & Modular Offsite Construction (LIPS–MOC 2026) International Conference on Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation, Tangier, Morocco, 23–25 March 2026. International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 3(1), 100–108.

Reza Enaloui

Research focus: Self-sustained microgrid based on solar PV and reversible solid oxide cells

PhD student

menaloui@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education, and Publications

BackgroundReza has extensive experience in industrial automation, oil and gas, and electronics R&D, and he is an expert in microcontroller-/microprocessor-based design (AVR, PIC, ARM, and FPGA), embedded firmware development (C and C++ programming), power systems (HVAC, HVDC), switchgear, batteries, UPS, electrical motors and pumps, control engineering and components (PLC, Sensors, relays, transducers, etc.), and is a Certified Product Manager familiar with Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Product Certification (CSA, UL, CE), EMI/EMC, and regulatory frameworks. He is also well-versed in real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, MQX, and Embedded Linux, is proficient in communication bus logic (SPI, I2C, UART, TCP/IP, USB, CAN) and wireless communication (ZigBee, 802.11, Bluetooth), and is an expert in full project life cycle management, client/vendor/stakeholder relationship management, and financial/operational management, with a proven track record of developing strategic plans, evaluation, development, and deployment of several technical projects within Alberta and overseas.
Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering, Qazvin Islamic Azad University (Qazvin, Iran)

Publications

Enaloui, R., Sharifi, S., Faridpak, B., Hammad, A., Al-Hussein, M., and Musilek, P. (2025). “Techno-economic assessment of a solar-powered green hydrogen storage concept based on reversible solid oxide cells for residential micro-grid: A case study in Calgary.” Energy, 319, 134981.
Touil, D.E., Nader, G., Enaloui, R., Bouferguene, A., Al-Hussein, M.*, and AbouRizk, S. “Panelized wood construction quality control in real-time: An intelligent framework.” Accepted (Mar. 2026) for publication in Proceedings, Lean in the Public Sector & Modular Offsite Construction (LIPS–MOC 2026) International Conference on Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation, Tangier, Morocco, 23–25 March 2026. International Journal of Industrialized Construction, 3(1), 33–39.
Enaloui, R., Mazhari, M., Kalateh, M. H., Patel, P., Abu Nokta, A., Maru, K., Hammad, A., and Al-Hussein, M. (2024). “Enhancing building energy management for climate resilience and sustainability: Integrating MATLAB, IoT, and KBDSS.” Proceedings, Housing & Building National Research Center International Conference, Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 14–17, 2024.

Haidara Ibrahim

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MSc student

haidara1@ualberta.ca

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Mohamad Itani

Research focus: Lean framework for yield improvement and scrap reduction using multi-level VSM

MSc student

mitani1@ualberta.ca

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Runcong Liu

Research focus: Data analytics, modelling, and simulation to support diagnostics and uncertainty analysis of sustainability parameters in buildings

PhD student

runcong@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education, and Publications

Publications

Chen, X., Zeng, W., Liu, R., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Optimizing machine utilization in off-site construction using computer vision methods.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Joint CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Chen, X., Zeng, W., Liu, R., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Non-productive time reduction in off-site construction: A predictive analytics approach using deep learning.” Accepted (Mar., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.

Julie Muñoz

Research focus: Intelligent BIM-based drafting & design for manufacturing and manufacturing productivity

MSc student

jamunoz@ualberta.ca

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Vahid Yousefi Ramandi

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MSc student

vahid1@ualberta.ca

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Mohammad Feizollah Zade

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MSc student

feizoll1@ualberta.ca

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Weining Zeng

Research focus: Applications of MRP systems in off-site construction to optimize material planning and resource allocation.

PhD student

weining3@ualberta.ca

Interests, Background, Education and Publications

Research InterestsWeining is interested in applications of MRP systems in off-site construction to optimize material planning and resource allocation. Additionally, Weining is interested in integrating Extended Reality technologies and the Internet of Things to create a digital twin-based intelligent construction lifecycle data management system.

Conference papers

Chen, X., Zeng, W., Liu, R., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Optimizing machine utilization in off-site construction using computer vision methods.” Accepted (Apr., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, Joint CSCE Construction Specialty Conference / ASCE Construction Research Congress, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.
Chen, X., Zeng, W., Liu, R., Bouferguene, A., and Al-Hussein, M. “Non-productive time reduction in off-site construction: A predictive analytics approach using deep learning.” Accepted (Mar., 2025) for publication in Proceedings, 2025 International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Montréal, QC, Canada, Jul. 28–31, 2025.

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