Optimizing energy efficiency through building orientation and building information modelling (BIM) in diverse terrains: a case study in Pakistan

AM Khan, MA Tariq, Z Alam, WS Alaloul, A Waqar - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Building orientation plays a key role in enhancing the built environment's energy efficiency
through the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and energy simulation. Due …

[HTML][HTML] BIM integration with XAI using LIME and MOO for automated green building energy performance analysis

AM Khan, MA Tariq, SKU Rehman, T Saeed… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Achieving sustainable green building design is essential to reducing our environmental
impact and enhancing energy efficiency. Traditional methods often depend heavily on …

[HTML][HTML] Automated monitoring innovations for efficient and safe construction practices

MA Musarat, AM Khan, WS Alaloul, N Blas… - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
As construction projects increase in complexity, there are growing challenges with
conventional monitoring methods in terms of efficiency, safety, and competitiveness …

[HTML][HTML] Building a sustainable future: BIM's role in construction, logistics, and supply chain management

A Alsehaimi, A Waqar, KA Alrasheed, AS Bageis… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The global production region is presently processing giant transformation due to resource
depletion and weather alternate, with an extra emphasis being located on efficiency and …

[HTML][HTML] Leveraging BIM for Sustainable Construction: Benefits, Barriers, and Best Practices

Q Cheng, BA Tayeh, YI Abu Aisheh, WS Alaloul… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The building sector is still criticized for its excessive energy use and negative environmental
effects, even with significant improvements in recent years. It makes a major contribution to …

[HTML][HTML] Substitution of workforce with robotics in the construction industry: A wise or witless approach

MA Musarat, WS Alaloul, NAQA Rostam… - Journal of Open …, 2024 - Elsevier
The integration of robotics in the construction industry is critical for enhancing productivity,
yet it remains under-researched. The problem addressed in this study is the low profitability …

Internet of things (IoT) for safety and efficiency in construction building site operations

AM Khan, KA Alrasheed, A Waqar, H Almujibah… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Internet of Things (IoT) technologies present transformative opportunities through
connectivity of intelligent devices, environmental sensors, and integrated management …

Analyzing the impact of holistic building design on the process of lifecycle management of building structures

A Waqar, KA Alrasheed, AM Khan, H Almujibah… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This research examines how Holistic Building Design (HBD) affects Lifecycle Management
of Building Structures in the ever-changing construction market. HBD includes adaptability …

[HTML][HTML] Functional analysis of LIDAR technology in optimizing efficiency and sustainability in construction sector

A Waqar, D Radu, BT Alsulami, B Đorđević… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
The construction is fraught with growing environmental and efficiency issues contributing a
significant percentage toward the use of energy worldwide and carbon emission. Among …