Dr Faisal Arain (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Canada

BOOKS:

1. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2009) IT basedProject Change Management System, Foreword by Irene Lewis, President and CEO of Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA.  ISBN: 978-1-60741-148-2.
2. Arain, F.M. (2010) Design and Construction Interface Discrepancies, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN: 978-8383-4726-4.
3. Low, S.P., Arain, F.M. and Lim, T.T. (2010) Competitive Advantage in Contracting Business, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN:978-1-60876-800-4.
4. Arain, F.M. and Asif, M.A. (2010) Critical Success Factors of Construction Project Management, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN: 978-8383-5474-3.
5. Low, S.P., Arain, F.M. and Wong, Y.F. (2011) Just in Time Management for International Airports, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN:978-1-61728-783-1.
6. Arain, F.M. (2012) Construction Project Management Research Compendium Vol I, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-62081-925-8
7. Arain, F.M. (2012) Construction Project Management Research Compendium Vol II, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-62417-007-2
8. Arain, F.M. (2013) Construction Project Management Research Compendium Vol III, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-62618-524-1
9. Arain, F.M. (2013) Construction Project Management Research Compendium Vol IV, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-62618-526-5
10. Arain, F.M. (2014) Construction Project Management Research Compendium Vol V, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-63321-857-4
11. Arain, F.M. (2016) Construction Project Management Research Compendium Vol VI, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-63485-519-8
12. Arain, F.M. (2016) Construction Project Management Research Compendium Vol VII, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-63485-647-8

JOURNAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

1. Maraie, M.A and Arain, F.M. (2021) Leveraging on construction planning support system for effective construction management, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 13(1), pp. 23 – 62.
2. Arain, F.M. (2020) Applied education program enhancing employability of graduates in construction industry, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 12(2), pp. 147 – 156.
3. Low, S.P., Arain, F.M. and Tang, M. (2019) Adopting game-changing technologies for construction productivity: A pilot study, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 11(1), pp. 3 – 14.
4. Enshassi, A., Saleh, N. and Arain, F.M. (2019) Investigation of the application level of lean construction techniques regarding accident reduction in construction projects using factor analysis, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 11(2), pp. 61 – 76.
5. Enshassi, A., AlHallaq, K. and Arain, F.M. (2019) Success factors in post-disaster housing reconstruction projects, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 11(2), pp. 133 – 148.
6. Low, S.P., Arain, F.M. and Siah, X. (2019) Factors influencing time duration of high-rise private industrial building projects: Some preliminary findings,International Journal of Construction Project Management, 11(1), pp. 29 – 38.
7. Enshassi, A., Ayash, A. and Arain, F.M. (2019) Contractors’ awareness of energy management and sustainability in construction projects, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 10(2), pp. 39 – 57.
8. Enshassi, A., Elaish, R. and Arain, F.M. (2018) Barriers of lean tools implementation to eliminate construction waste, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 10(2), pp. 123 – 136.
9. Enshassi, A., Ayash, A. and Arain, F.M. (2018) Factors contributing to energy saving in construction projects, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 10(1), pp. 17 – 35.
10. Enshassi, A., Elzebdeh, S. and Arain, F.M. (2017) Strategies for improving households’ residents’ consumption of water and energy, InternationalJournal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, 9(1), pp. 37 – 54.
11. Enshassi, A., Shakalaih, S. and Arain, F.M. (2017) Community participation challenges in pre-disaster phase within non-governmental organizations, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 19(2), pp. 111 – 124.
12. Enshassi, A., Elzebdeh, S. and Arain, F.M. (2017) Strategies for improving households residents’ consumption of water and energy, InternationalJournal of Construction Project Management, 19(1), pp. 37 – 54.
13. Zahoor, H., Chan, A., Arain, F., Gao, R. and Utama, W. (2016) An analytical review of occupational safety research in Pakistan construction industry, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 8(2), 125 – 140
14. Arain, F.M. (2015) Knowledge-based approach for sustainable disaster management: Empowering emergency response management team, Procedia Engineering, 118 (2015), pp. 232 – 239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2015.08.422
15. Wu, M., Arain, F.M. and Shen, L. (2015) An annualized rate of return-based concession duration model for BOT contracts, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 7(01), pp. 45 – 56.
16. Mazhar, N. and Arain, F.M. (2015) Leveraging on Work Integrated Learning to enhance sustainable design practices in the Construction Industry, Procedia Engineering, 118 (2015), pp. 434 – 441.
17. Arain, F.M. (2014) Enhancing sustainability practices in Canadian construction industry: A case for an academic program in sustainability. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 7(04), pp. 101-108. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2492620
18. Enshassi, A., Arain, F.M. and El-Rayyes, Y. (2014) Post Evaluation System in Construction Projects in Gaza Strip-Palestine, Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(2), pp. 51 – 73 http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol19_2_2014/jcdc-oa-10130071%20Preview.pdf.
19. Choudhry, R., Aslam, M., Hinze, J. and Arain, F.M. (2014) Cost and schedule risk analysis of bridge construction in Pakistan: Establishing risk guidelines, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 140(07). http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000857
20. Enshassi, A., Risqa, E. and Arain, F.M. (2014) Factors affecting safety performance in repair maintenance alteration and addition projects, InternationalJournal of Sustainable Construction Engineering and Technology, 5(2), pp. 25 – 38.
21. Arain, F.M. (2013) Enhancing employability of young professionals in construction industry, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 5(01), pp. 43 – 52.
22. Tufail, M.A., Abu-Bakar, A.H, Virgiyanti, W. and Arain, F.M. (2013) Factors leading to decentralization of ICT companies: The case of multimedia super corridor Malaysia, Business Review,8(02), pp. 83 – 97.
23. Enshassi, A., Arain, F.M. and Abed, K. (2012)Benchmarking and improving labor productivity in construction projects,International Journal of Project Planning and Finance (IJPPF), 3(01), pp. 76 – 101.
24. Enshassi, A., Arain, F.M. and Tayeh, B. (2012)Major causes of problems between contractors and subcontractors in the Gaza Strip, Journal of financial Management of Property and Construction, Emerald, 17(01), pp. 92 – 112. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/fwd.htm?id=aob&ini=aob&doi=10.1108/13664381211211064
25. Toor, S.R. and Arain, F.M. (2012) The quadrilateral model of leadership:Findings from a study on a mega project,International Journal of Construction Project Management,4(02), pp. 125 – 146.
26. Arain, F.M. (2011)Significant causes of changes in oil and gas construction projects in Alberta, Canada, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 3(2), pp. 147-156. https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=22100
27. Tipu, S.A and Arain, F.M. (2011) Managing success factors in entrepreneurial ventures: A behavioural approach, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research (IJEBR), 17 (05), pp. 534 – 560, http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=1949180&ini=aob&
28. Low, S.P., Arain, F.M. and Jolene, Y.F. (2011) Applying just-in-time principles in the delivery and management of airport terminal buildings, Built Environment and Project Asset Management journal (BEPAM), 1(01), pp. 104 – 121,http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=2044-124X&volume=1&issue=1&articleid=1941298&show=abstract.
29. Arain, F.M. (2011) Knowledge management approach for enhancing prompt and effective post-disaster reconstruction, Business Review, 6(02), pp. 67 - 79.
30. Enshassi, A., Arain, F.M. and Bassam, T. (2011)Relationship between general contractors and subcontractors in the Palestinian construction industry, InternationalJournal of Project Planning and Finance (IJPPF), 2(01), pp. 41 – 65.
31. Arain, F.M. and Burkle, M. (2011) Learning construction project management in the virtual world: leveraging on second life , Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), Special Issue Use of virtual world technology in architecture, engineering and construction,  16 (01), pp. 243-258, http://www.itcon.org/2011/16.
32. Memon, Z.A., Ali, T.H., Arain, F.M. and Memon, N.A. (2010)Digitalizing the construction monitoring process, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 2(02), pp. 121-134 https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=14456.
33. Arain, F.M. and Abbasy, S. (2010)Causes of diminutive participation of professional Women in Pakistan’s construction industry, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 2(01), pp. 35 – 50, https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=12727.
34. Enshassi, A., Arain, F.M. and Al-Raee, S. (2010)Causes of variation orders in construction projects in the Gaza Strip, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 16(2), pp. 540 -551.http://www.jcem.vgtu.lt/en/lt/2/STR_SPAUDAI.
35. Enshassi, A., Arain, F.M. and Tayeh, B. (2010)Subcontractor prequalification practices in Palestine, InternationalJournal of Construction Management, 10(4), pp. 45 – 75.
36. Arain, F.M. and Hoffmann, P. (2010) Baccalaureate degree development at SAIT: The degree initiative group (DIG) model, Journal of the New Comprehensive College, CCBA, 2(1), pp. 9 – 19.
37. Arain, F.M. (2010) Business strategies for construction firms during an economic recession, Projects and Profits Journal, 10(2), pp. 20 – 27.
38. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2009)A timeline-based checklist for strategic management and control of variations in educational building projects, International Journal of Construction Project Management, 1(2), pp. 145 – 160. https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=11629
39. Arain, F.M. (2009) Leveraging on information technology for teaching construction law to built environment students: A knowledge Based system approach, Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building Construction (CIB) Journal, 14(2), pp. 77 – 102.
40. Arain, F.M., Toor, S.R. and Lai, R. (2009) Role of project manager in design management, Business Review, 4(02), pp. 7 – 20.
41. Arain, F.M. (2009) Managing project design for successful project management, Projects and Profits Journal, 9(10), pp. 23 – 31.
42. Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2009) Encouraging innovations at the organizational level:An Application of Knowledge Based Decision Support System (KBDSS), International Journal of Construction Project Management, 1(1), pp. 39 – 55.
43. Arain, F.M. (2009) Virtual reality: Role in Construction Project Management,Projects and Profits Journal, 9(9), pp. 23 – 29.
44. Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2009) Status of project management education in Pakistan, Educational Research and Reviews (ERR) Journal, 4(4), pp. 148 – 155, http://www.academicjournals.org/err/contents/2009cont/Apr.htm.
45. Arain, F.M. (2009) Global characteristics of leadership in the construction industry, Projects and Profits Journal, 9(8), pp. 42 – 51.
46. Arain, F.M. (2008) IT-based approach for effective management of project changes: A change management system (CMS), Advanced Engineering Informatics, 22(4), pp. 457–472, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2008.05.003.
47. Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2008) Determining the emerging leadership styles using the leadership grid, Journal ofGlobal Management Research, 4(2), pp. 55 – 67, http://www.gmrjournal.com/documents/GMRJ-V4N2-DEC2008-55-67.pdf.
48. Arain, F.M. (2008) Leveraging on knowledge management approach for effective risk management in building projects, Business Review, 3(2), pp. 49–63.
49. Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2008) Comparative analysis of the project management curricula offered by academic institutions in Pakistan, Educational Research and Reviews (ERR) Journal, 3(6), pp. 182 – 194, http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR/contents/2008cont/Jun.htm.
50. Arain, F.M. (2007)Critical success factors of project management practices in Pakistan construction industry, Construction Information Quarterly, Journal of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB),CIQ Paper No. 224,9(4), pp. 179 – 185.
51. Arain, F.M. (2007) Design and construction of skyscrapers,Journal of KAAU Environmental Design, 5(2), pp. 3 – 14, http://www.kau.edu.sa/centers/spc/jkau/Data/Review_Artical.aspx?No=2334.
52. Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2007) Emerging trends in management education in international business schools, Educational Research and Reviews (ERR), 2(12), pp. 325 – 331, http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR/contents/2007cont/Dec.htm.
53. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2007) PSSCOC and Variations: An analysis of consultant related variations in school building projects, the International Construction Law Review, 24(3), pp. 366 – 381.
54. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2007) Modeling for management of variations in building projects, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 14(5), pp. 420 – 433.
55. Arain, F.M. and Assaf, S.A. (2007) Consultant's prospects of the sources of design and construction interface problems in large building projects in Saudi Arabia,Journal of KAAU Environmental Design, 5(2), pp. 15 – 37, http://www.kau.edu.sa/Show_Res.aspx?Site_ID=320&LNG=EN&RN=28376.
56. Low, S.P., Benny, R., Arain, F.M. and Susan, S. (2007) Analyzing construction-related market trends in APEC countries using GIS, Business Review, 2(2), pp. 29 – 47.
57. Arain, F.M., Toor, S. and Ogunlana, S. (2007) Communication and coordination interface management on mega construction projects using traditional procurement system, Journal of Construction Procurement, CIB publication, 13(1), pp. 40 – 52.
58. Toor, S., Ofori, G. and Arain, F.M. (2007) Authentic leadership style and its implications in project management, Business Review, 2(1), pp. 31-55.
59. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2006) A framework for developing a knowledge-based decision support system for management of variations in institutional buildings, Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITCon), Special Issue Decision Support Systems for Infrastructure Management, 11(1), pp. 285-310, http://www.itcon.org/2006/21.
60. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2006) A knowledge-based system as a decision making tool for effective management of variations and design improvement: Leveraging on information technology applications, International Journal of IT in Architecture, Engineering and Construction(ITAEC + ITCon) Vol. 11, Special Issue Architectural informatics, 11(1), pp. 373-392, http://www.itcon.org/2006/27.
61. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2006) Developers’ view of potential causes of variation orders for institutional buildings in Singapore, Architectural Science Review, 49(1), pp. 59-74.
62. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2006) Knowledge-based decision support system for management of variation orders for institutional building projects, Automation in Construction, 15(1), pp.272-291.
63. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2006) Strategies for controlling and reducing variations in institutional building projects, Journal of Construction Research, 7(2), pp. 1-21.
64. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2006) Value Management through a Knowledge-based Decision Support System for managing variations in educational building projects,International Journal of Construction Management, 6(2), pp. 81 – 96.
65. Arain, F.M., Low, S.P. and Assaf, S.A. (2006) Contractors’ views of the potential causes of inconsistencies between design and construction, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, 20(1), pp.74-83.
66. Arain, F.M. (2005) Strategic management of variation orders for institutional buildings: Leveraging on information technology,Project Management Journal, PMI, 36(4), pp.66-77.
67. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) The nature and frequency of occurrence of variation orders for educational building projects in Singapore, International Journal of Construction Management, 5(2), pp. 79-91.
68. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) The Potential effects of variation orders on institutional buildings, Facilities,Emerald, 23(11), pp. 496-510.
69. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) How design consultants perceive potential causes of variation orders for institutional buildings in Singapore, Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1(3), pp. 163-178.
70. Arain, F.M. and Sevanandran, V.T. (2005)A barrier free transit system, Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning, 4(1), pp. 46-50.
71. Arain, F.M. (2005) Potential barriers in management of refurbishment projects, Journal of Independent Studies and Research, 3(1), pp. 22-31.
72. Arain, F.M., Assaf, S. and Low, S.P. (2004) Causes of discrepancies between Design and Construction, Architectural Science Review,47(3), pp. 237-249.
73. Arain, F.M. and Assaf, S.A. (2003) Project design and construction interface dissonances, Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning,3(2), pp. 69-80.
74. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2003) Measures for minimizing adverse impact of variations to institutional buildings in Singapore, Journal of Housing, Building and Planning, 10 (1), pp.97-116.

WORKING PAPER PUBLICATIONS:

1. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2007) Leveraging on Information Technology for Effective Management of Variations in Educational Building Projects: A KBDSS approach, Centre for Education in the Built Environment, Working paper 10, pp. 1 – 88, http://www.cebe.heacademy.ac.uk/publications/workpapers/list.php, UK.

BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS:

1. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2007) Decision Support System: Development and Application, Chapter 14 (A framework for developing a knowledge-based decision support system for management of variation orders for institutional buildings), ICFAI University Press, India, pp. 257 – 291, ISBN: 81-314-0569-9.
2. Arain, F.M. (2008) PROJECT CHANGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: An Information Technology Based System, Chapter 2 in the Book entitled “Progress in Management Engineering”, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA. pp. 43-68, ISBN:978-1-60741-310-3.

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ROUNDUP (Journal publication):

1. Arain, F.M. (2008)Prime opportunity to learn about change, Construction Information Quarterly (CIQ), Journal of the Chartered Institute of Building,10(1), pp. 25 – 26.

CONFERENCE PAPER PUBLICATIONS:

1. Arain, F.M. (2020) Applied Education Program Enhancing Employability Of Graduates In Construction Industry, Proceedings of International Conference on Education and Global Studies, Jan 15 -16, 2020, Osaka,
2. Arain, F.M. (2019) Enhancing sustainability practices in Construction: A perspective from Canadian Construction Industry, Proceedings of International Congress on Urban and Civil Engineering, Oct 21 -22, 2019, Bangkok, Thailand.
3. Arain, F.M. (2017) Government, Academia and Industry Collaborative Approach to Develop Skilled Workforce: Enhancing employability of young professionals through work integrated learning, Proceedings of The 3rd MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum, November 14 -16,
4. Arain, F.M. (2017) Enabling emergency response management team for effective disaster management, Proceedings of International Conference on Disaster Risk Management For Sustainable Development, August 23-25,
5. Arain, F.M. (2016) Emerging trends in construction education: A perspective from Canadian Academia, Proceedings of the Construction Specifications Canada Conference, May 25-27,Halifax,
6. Arain, F.M. (2015) Knowledge-based approach for sustainable disaster management: Empowering emergency response management team, Proceedings of the International conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction May 10-13,Chicago,
7. Mechan, C. and Arain, F.M. (2015) Empowering disaster management team: A knowledge-based approach, Proceedings of the CRHNet 2015 Symposium, November 4-6, 2015, Calgary,
8. Lucena, A., Arain, F.M., and Mah, D. (2015) Enabling Building Information Modeling Practices in Canadian Construction Industry: A case for an academic program, Proceedings of the ASEE 122^ndannual conference, June 14-17, Seattle,
9. Ivkovic, D., Arain, F.M., and Vos, C. (2015) Leveraging on Additive Manufacturing for Training Future Construction Professionals: 3D printing in construction curricula, Proceedings of the Project Management Symposium, June 8-10, Maryland,
10. Mazhar, N. and Arain, F.M. (2015) Leveraging on work integrated learning to enhance sustainable design practices in the construction industry, Proceedings of the International conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction May 10-13,Chicago,
11. Arain, F.M. (2014) Enhancing sustainability practices in Canadian construction industry, Proceedings of the International conference on Sustainable Development, Aug 6-8, 2014, Toronto,
12. Arain, F.M., McFarlane, T., Mah, D., and Zahed, M. (2014) Emerging project procurement trends in Canadian construction industry, Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2014, May 19-21, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
13. Arain, F.M. (2014) Essential skillset for baccalaureate level construction management education, Proceedings of the CSCE Conference 2014, May 28 – 31, Halifax,
14. Arain, F.M. (2014) Enhancing sustainability practices in Canadian Construction Industry, Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Development,August 7 – 8, Toronto,Canada
15. Arain, F.M. (2014) IT-based approach for fostering effective coordination between interdisciplinary programs within an institution, Proceedings of the Project Management Symposium, June 9-10, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
16. Mah, D., Arain, F.M. and Sharma, V. (2014) Work integrated learning as an effective pedagogy for enhancing employability of young professionals in the construction industry, Proceedings of the 50^thAnnual International Conference, March 26-28, Virginia Tech, Washington, DC,
17. Arain, F.M. (2013) Training Career-Ready Construction Management Graduates with Value Management Competencies: An Academic Perspective, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Value Analysis, Nov 24-26, Montreal, Canada. http://www.scav-csva.org/conferences.php?id=12&section=conference_detail&pid=98.
18. Zahed, M., Arain, F.M. and Mah, D. (2013) Developing an Authentic & Collaborative BIM Course: An Academic Perspective, Presentation in the Building Information Modeling Symposium, AceBIM, Nov 20-21, Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
19. Moeini, S., Arain, F.M. and Sincennes, J. (2013) Leveraging on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Effective Emergency Response Management, Proceedings of the 3rd Specialty Conference on Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE), May 28 – June 1, Montreal, Canada. DIS-19-01 – DIS-19-09.
20. Wasage, T.L., Arain, F.M., Leach, B., and Reyes, M. (2013) Performance of Foam Warm Mix Asphalt Mixes in Garrison Green Calgary, Proceedings of the CSCE General Conference, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE), May 28 – June 1, Montreal, Canada.  GEN-168-01 – GEN-168-08.
21. Arain, F.M. (2012) Leveraging on IT for value management in construction projects, Proceedings of the Canadian Society of ValueAnalysis Conference 2012, October 24 – 25, Calgary, Canada.
22. Siadat, J. and Arain, F.M. (2012) Modeling Airport Check-in and Security Procedures Using SimFC, Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress Conference CRC2012, May 21 – 23, West Lafayette, IN, USA. pp. 1311 – 1319.
23. Siadat, J., Ruwanpura, J. and Arain, F.M. (2012) Simulation of Rail line – Road Intersections Using SimFC, Proceedings of the 9th International Transportation Specialty Conference CSCE 2011, June 6-19, Edmonton, Canada. pp. TC-1097-1 – TC-1097-10.
24. Arain, F.M. (2011) Significant causes of changes in oil and gas construction projects in Alberta, Proceedings of the CSCE 2011 International Construction Specialty Conference, June 14-17, Ottawa, Canada. pp. C13-1 – C13-10.
25. Khalfan, M.A., Maqsood, T., Ali, A. and Arain, F.M. (2010) Sustainable Construction: A pilot case study of construction participants’ perspective, Proceedings of the Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) 35th Annual Conference, 14 – 16 July, 2010, Melbourne, Australia.
26. Arain, F.M. (2010) Emerging Trends in Construction Project Management: A global perspective, Proceedings of theInternational Workshop on Construction Management in Pakistan, NUST, July 14-15, Islamabad, Pakistan. pp. 1-16.
27. Arain, F.M. (2010) Identifying Competencies for Baccalaureate LevelConstruction Education: Enhancing employability of young professionals in the construction industry, Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress 2010, ASCE, May 8 -10, Banff, Canada. pp. 194 – 204.
28. Arain, F.M. and Burkle, M. (2009) Virtual Reality for Enhancing Learning Process: Leveraging on Second Life© for Teaching Construction Project Management Program, Proceedings of the 7^thInternational Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications(EISTA 2009), July 10 – 13, 2009, Orlando, Florida, USA.
29. Arain, F.M. (2009) Developing a Unique Baccalaureate Degree Program:Benefits and Challenges, Paper presented in Innovations Conference 09, March 15 – 18, 2009, Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, USA
30. Arain, F.M and Hoffmann, P. (2009) Baccalaureate Degree Development at SAIT Polytechnic: Case Study of a Work in Progress, Paper presented in CCBA Ninth Annual International Conference on Access and Success, March 13 – 15, 2009, Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, USA.
31. Arain, F.M. (2008) Knowledge Management Approach for Enhancing Prompt and Effective Post-Disaster Reconstruction:Leveraging on Information Technology, Proceedings of the Building Abroad Conference: Procurement of Construction and Reconstruction Projects in the International Context, October 23 – 26, 2008, Montreal, Canada, pp. 65 – 77.
32. Arain, F.M. (2008) GLOBALIZED CORPORATE LEADERSHIP: Aligning Construction Enterprises with Global Characteristics of Corporate Leadership, Proceedings of the Leadership and Management in Construction LEAD 2008 Conference, October 9-12, 2008, Stanford Conference Center, Lake Tahoe, California, USA.http://www.academiceventplanner.com/Arain.pdf
33. Arain, F.M. (2008) Strategies for Managing and Minimizing the Adverse Impact of Variations in Building Projects, Proceedings of the 36^thCSCE Annual Conference, June 10-13, 2008, Quebec City, Canada, pp. 1 – 12.
34. Arain, F.M. (2008) Causes of Insolvency and Unethical Practices of Contractors in Pakistan Construction Industry, Proceedings of the CIB W89:International Conference in Building Education and Research (BEAR 2008), University of Salford, UK and International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, 10th - 15th February 2008, in Sri-Lanka, pp. 1246 – 1262. http://www.bear2008.org/post/index.htm
35. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2008) Change Management System (CMS): Project change management experience from Singapore construction industry, Proceedings ofthe CRC for Construction Innovation’s Third International Conference– Clients Driving Innovation: Benefiting from Innovation, 12-14 March 2008, Gold Coast, Australia, pp. 1 – 26. http://2008conference.crcci.info/images/pdfs/CRC%20CI%202008%20CD/index.html
36. Arain, F.M. (2008) The Dawning of the Age of Project Management Education in Pakistan, Proceedings of the1^stInternational Conference on Engineering Management(ICEM 2008), 4 – 5 March 2008, MEUT, Pakistan. pp. 162 – 176.
37. Arain, F.M. (2008) Project Management Practices in Pakistan Construction Industry, Keynote paper, Proceedings of the1^stInternational Conference on Engineering Management(ICEM 2008), 4 – 5 March 2008, MEUT, Pakistan. pp. 146 – 161.
38. Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2007) Significance of Project Management Education, Proceedings of the CIBW092 International Conference: Interdisciplinarity in Built Environment Procurement,CIBER: Centre for Interdisciplinary Built Environment Research, University of Newcastle, on 23^rd– 26^thSeptember 2007,Hunter Valley, Australia. pp. 359 – 369.
39. Arain, F.M. (2007) Leveraging on Knowledge Base for Enhancing Coordination between Academia and Industry, Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology Up-gradation in Industry, The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), on 28^th– 29^thAugust 2007, Lahore, Pakistan. pp. 7 – 13.
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41. Arain, F.M. (2007) School Building Design Improvement through an IT based System, Proceedings of the International Research Symposium (SCRI)on 26^thand 27^thMarch 2007, University of Salford, England, pp. 39 – 61.
42. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2007) Strategic Management of Changes in Educational Building Projects: A Timeline-Based Checklist Approach, Proceedings of the 5^thInternational Conference on Construction Project Management(ICCPM/ICCEM) on 1-2 March 2007, Singapore, pp. 1 – 15.
43. Arain, F.M. and Assaf, S.A. (2005) Potential causes of discrepancies between design and construction of large building projects, Proceedings ofthe 23^rdArab Engineering International Conference, Manama, Bahrain, Paper no. 1, pp. 1 – 15.
44. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) Lesson learned from past projects for effective management of variation orders for Institutional Building Projects, Proceedings of the MICRA 4^thAnnual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 10-1 to 10-18, ISBN: 9831002539.
45. Arain, F. M. and Low, S.P. (2005) Knowledge-based decision support system framework for management of variations in institutional buildings,Proceedings of the MICRA 4^thAnnual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1-12 to 1-24, ISBN: 9831002539.
46. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) Strategies for minimizing adverse impact of variations to educational buildings: consultants and contractors’ perspective, Proceedings of the Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology (BICET 2005),15-17 August 2005, Brunei, pp. 1 – 16.
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48. Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) Project Variation Management System (PVMS): Information Technology for Enhancing the Management of Variations in Educational Building Projects, Proceedings of theProject Management Institute Singapore Chapter (SPMI) Annual Symposium2005, 12^thOctober 2005, Singapore, pp 1-22.
49. Arain, F.M. and Abbasy, S. (2005) How globalization impacts the urban fabric in modern Arabian cities: Dubai the global city, Proceedings of the 2^ndSeminar on Urban and Regional Planning, Karachi, Pakistan, pp. 37 – 50.