Thesis

RISK AND EXPERIENCE BASED STOCHASTIC MODEL FOR FORECASTING THE FINAL COST OF A PROJECT. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

ENHANCING THE CONSTRUCTION RESILIENCE TO COPE WITH THE POST COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS MEASURES UNCERTAINTY: A FUZZY-BASED APPROACH. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

BIM AND SMOKE SIMULATION-BASED ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPANT BEHAVIOR DURING FIRE EVACUATION IN HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A HOLISTIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY CENTERS CASE STUDIES IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

DEVELOPMENT OF A PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR WORKPLACE SUPPORT TO PRODUCTIVITY AND USER SATISFACTION IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE IMPORTANCE AND USE OF PUBLIC PARKS IN SAUDI ARABIA (DAMMAM CITY AS A CASE STUDY). Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Multi-Criteria Model for The Selection of Envelope and Air- Conditioning Systems for Residential Buildings. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Thermo-Environmental Performance of Polycarbonate Materials as a Glazing Substitute in Hot Climates. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

PARAMETERS INFLUENCING THE MAINTENANCE COST OF SHOPPING MALL FACILITIES IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

SIMULATION MODEL OF CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT FOR ASSESSMENT AND JOB SCHEDULING PURPOSES IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF THIN FILM SOLAR PV IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY ARCHITECTURE FOR DEEP NEURAL NETWORKS (DNN). Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

The Impact of Air Infiltration on Energy Performance of Single-Family Detached Houses in Hot Climate. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Formulation of Billing Policy for Small Scale Rooftop Solar PV Systems and its Impact in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

PUBLIC – PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP: APPLICATION OF ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP) AND MULTI ATTRIBUTE UTILITY THEORY (MAUT) IN SELECTION FOR PRIVATE PARTNERS IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR HOUSING PROJECTS. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

EVALUATION OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Development of a Framework for Application of Solar Photovoltaic in Commercial Buildings in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

An Investigation of Energy and Thermal Performance of a Double Skin Façade (DSF) For a Typical Office Building in KSA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A/E SELECTION MODEL BASED ON A/E QUALIFICATIONS AND PROJECT CONSTRAINTS. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Development of a Framework for the Effective Implementation of Building Adaptive Reuse throughout the Project Life-Cycle in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A FRAMEWORK FOR ORGANIZATIONAL WORKPLACE RELOCATION: OFFICE BUILDINGS IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Enhancement of Maintenance Management Performance Through Effective Users’ (Customers’) Satisfaction Feedbacks. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A Study of Energy and Daylighting Performances for Residential Building Design under Hot Climates in KSA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

The Development of A Holistic Framework for The Post Occupancy Evaluation of Polyclinics in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Key Performance Indicators for Construction Contractors in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Impact of Saudi Energy Market Restructuring on Buildings Energy Performance. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Techno-Economic Comparison between Building Sector Distributed Generation and Large Scale PV-Farm Based Generation in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY RETROFITTING TRENDS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN HOT HUMID CLIMATE. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE USE OF PRECAST CONCRETE SYSTEM IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

The Design Criteria of Net-Zero Energy School Under Mild Climatic Condition in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Barriers to the Effective Implementation of Lean Construction and Assessment for Non-Value Adding (NVA) Activities in The Construction Industry. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

DESIGNING POST DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION APPROACH USING BUILDING BACK BETTER (BBB) PRINCIPLES IN GAZA STRIP -PALESTINE. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A Holistic Framework for the Performance Evaluation of Higher Education Academic Facilities Case Studies at KFUPM. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

INVESTIGATING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF DYNAMIC FACADES TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE OFFICE BUILDING IN HOT CLIMATES. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

FEASIBILITY OF ROOFTOP PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

THE UTILIZATION OF GREEN ENERGY IN GAZA-STRIP SCHOOLS FOR IMPROVED IEQ. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Factors Affecting Operation and Maintenance Cost of Hotels in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR IMPROVING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Investigating the impact of high-rise building morphology on energy consumption in hot climates. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

ACCEPTABLE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AT REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOR SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS IN HOT CLIMATE. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Assessment of Risk Sharing in the Saudi Public Contract. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROCESS OF EFFECTIVE COORDINATION OF BUILDING SERVICES DURING THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW STAGES. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A HOLISTIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITIES – CASE STUDY OF AL-MAROOJ COURTS AT KFUPM. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF GREEN ROOF EFFECTS FOR A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN HOT HUMID CLIMATE. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

FEASIBILITY OF ROOF TOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM FOR KFUPM BUILDINGS. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Design-Construction Interface Problems in Large Building Construction Projects. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Design Document Deficiency Types, Causes, Effects and Prevention. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Feasibility of Use of Real Time Location Systems on the Construction Jobsites. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A MODEL OF NEAR-ZERO ENERGY HOME (nZEH) USING PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES AND PV TECHNOLOGY IN HOT CLIMATES. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A Framework model for managing the buildings Commissioning Process. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

"ENERGY AND VISUAL COMFORT PERFORMANCE OF SMART WINDOWS IN OFFICE BUILDINGS IN HOT HUMID CLIMATE". Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN OFFICE BUILDINGS. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A MODEL FOR SELECTING SUSTAINABLE EXTERIOR WALL BUILDING MATERIALS /PRODUCTS IN HOT, HUMID CLIMATE. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Development of a Multi-Criteria Model for Assessing the Buildings Potential for Temporary Use as Flood Transitional Settlement Shelters in Yemen. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A FRAMEWORK FOR THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER DURING THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW STAGES. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

ASSESSMENT OF SITE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS IN SAUDI ARABIA. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

A Framework for the Identification and Communication of Client and User Requirements to Design Teams. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2010) The Impact of HVAC System Operation and Selection on Energy Efficiency in Office Buildings in Hot Climates. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2010) Design of a Model University Classroom for Collaborative and Interactive LearningDesign of a Model University Classroom for Collaborative and Interactive Learning. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2009) A Methodology for Identifying Learning Activity Settings and User Needs In Educational Facilities. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2009) Factors Affecting the Implementation of the Saudi Building Code. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2009) Decision Factors for Outsourcing the Maintenance Services of Saudi Universities. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2008) ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOW DESIGN THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF DAYLIGHTING AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING IN OFFICE BUILDINGS. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2004) Potential impact of the WTO on Saudi construction firms. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2005) Efficacy of contractor prequalification models. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2005) HVAC system operation strategies for energy conservation and thermal comfort in commercial buildings in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2005) The impact of HVAC system selection and operation on energy conservation in an office building in hot and humid climates of Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2005) Evaluation of performance measures for materials management process in industrial construction projects. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2006) Envelope design for thermal comfort and reduced energy consumption in residential buildings. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1992) Enforcing the role of construcion insurance in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1991) Construction cost control in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2000) Project/process simulation modeling using discrete event construction simulation language stroboscope. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2001) Assessment of constructability practices among general contractors in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) The relationship between the project size and the safety level in building construction projects. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) Cost estimation practice for buildings by A/E firms in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1995) Concrete repair with silica fume shotcrete. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1989) Determination of construction contract duration for public projects in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1992) Multiple objective LP (MOLP) for scheduling repetitive projects. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) Budget estimating models for the construction cost of public school building in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2001) Build operate transfer (BOT) project delivery system in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1997) Overhad costs in building construction in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) The effects of faulty design and construction on building maintenance. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1999) Measuring quality in the service industry. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2004) Assessment of risk management perceptions and practices of construction contractors in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) Subjective assessment of indoor air quality in office buildings. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1992) Owners satisfaction with consultancy practices in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1990) The influence of owner involvement during construction process on projects quality. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1997) A Life cycle costing model for small reverse osmosis water treatment facilities. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1998) Priority-rating of public building maintenance work in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) Floor finishing materials & systems: an expert system for evaluation and selection. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1994) Assessment of the Problems facing the maintenance industry in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1990) Factors affecting the accuracy of construction costs estimating in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2000) Assessment of HVAC systems design and operation for indoor air quality in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2000) Assessment of safety measures in the design of residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1997) Factors affecting construction costs in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2004) An implementation model for design-build (D-B) project delivery system. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1998) Computerized multiple criteria decision making model for projects planning and implementation. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2003) Cost implications of architectural dlesign variables. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) Developing a price index for school projects in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1995) Toward standardization of public building maintenance contracts in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) Design for systems replacement in buildings. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) Factors affecting quality of pavement construction in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2002) Investigating smart classroom acoustics utilizing computer modeling. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) An expert system for concrete diagnosis. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1992) Evaluation of contract administration for public projects in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1997) Equipment management policy of major construction contractors in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1999) An overview of the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1390AH-1415AH (1970-1995). Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1995) Delay in the Construction of public utility projects in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1995) Evaluation of work sampling as an indicator of construction labor productivity. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2001) Evaluation of the construction equipment replacement policies of construction contractors in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1998) Development of mechanical works' assembly cost data model for residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1990) Feasibility & development of an Arabic/English computer-aided detailed estimating system. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1997) Quality management practices among A/E organizations. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1991) Feasibility of Adobe as a construction material : a case study. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1987) Construction financing in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2000) Change orders in construction projects in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1999) Measuring the effectiveness of materials management for industrial construction projects in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) Comparison of accepted procedures for determining schedule and cost impact. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1997) Assessment of application of life cycle cost on construction projects. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1999) Safety performance measuremnts: a PC-basd evaluation tool for industrial contractors in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1998) A Conceptual model for consultant selection in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1994) Liability allocation among the parties to fixed-price construction contracts in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) Causes of contractors' failures in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2001) Safety assessment of industrial construction projects in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1994) Developing a concrete cost estimating model for small residential buildings. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) Contractors quality systems-assessment to the ISO 9000 standard. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2003) Critical success factor for different project objectives. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1994) Construction productivity awareness and improvement programs in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) Computerized conceptual-cost-estimating system for domestic water supply projets. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2005) Efficacy of contractor prequalification models. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1994) Computer utilization by construction contractors in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1988) Performance study of the lowest bidder bid awarding system in government projects - Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1996) Waterproofing of roofs of residential buildings in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1994) The relationship of fee structure in engineering offices and design deficiency. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1997) Assessment of safety level in performing building maintenance work in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1991) Thermal insulation economics for Saudi residential buildings. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2004) Potential impact of the WTO on Saudi construction firms. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1994) Development of an expert system for evaluating the environmental quality of office buildings. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2004) Assessment of automating facilities management current practices: potential framework models for Saudi Arabian Universities. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2004) A model for benchmarking contractors project management elements in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1995) Computerized AHP model for solving Bid/no-Bid decision problem. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1991) Systematic examination techniques for planning and scheduling among Saudi Arabian construction firms. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2006) Contaminant behavior and distribution in mechanically ventilated multi-zone building. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1989) Joint Ventures in construction firms in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1990) Factors affecting bidding and markup decisions in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(2006) Evaluation of consultant performance. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1991) Contractor prequalification : a computerized model for public projects in Bahrain. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

(1993) Quality management ativities in design and construction phases in Saudi Arabia. Masters thesis, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.