Research Highlights
| Title of Research Project | Principal Investigator |
|---|---|
| Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on construction projects in Singapore | Ling Yean Yng Florence |
| Study on Long Term Impact due to Climate Change - Changes in Urban Temperature Profile and Energy Consumption of Buildings | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Boosting Public Construction Project Outcomes through Relational Transactions | Ling Yean Yng Florence |
| Effectiveness of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Systems in Air Handling Units in Ehancing IAQ and Energy Performance | Chandra Sekhar |
| Safety Costs and Investments of Building Projects in Singapore | Teo Ai Lin |
| A Decade of Change and Improvement? Construction Industry Development Programmes in Hong Kong, Singapore and UK | George Ofori |
| Benchmarking "Global Benchmarking Initiatives" for the Singaporean Construction Industry. | Hwang Bon-Gang |
| Expiratory Droplet Dispersion in the Indoor Environment | Tham Kwok Wai |
| Plant Root Penetration Mechanism on Green Roof Waterproofing Membranes | Chew Yit Lin Michael |
| Developing a Carbon Index for Construction Projects | Teo Ai Lin |
| Experimental Investigation of Cooling Load Dynamics and User Acceptability Evaluation of Under Floor Air Distribution (UFAD) Systems in Hot and Humid Climate. | Chandra Sekhar |
| Enhancing Energy Efficiency Through Web-based Real-time Building Energy Audit and Benchmarking | Lee Siew Eang |
| Zero Energy Building at Building and Construction Authority's Academy (ZEB@BCAA) | Lee Siew Eang |
| Zero Energy Sources and Efficiency Design Towards a Zero Energy Building at BCA Academy | Lee Siew Eang |
| Strategies for Contractors: Integrating Porter's Diamond with Sun Tzu's Art of War | Ling Yean Yng Florence |
| Impact and Airborne Sound Insulation Performance of Party Walls and Floors in Singapore | Lee Siew Eang |
| Corporate Sustainable-Developmental Responsibilities (CSdR) -Corporate Fulfilling Responsible Citizenship for a Sustainable World. | Kua Harn Wei |
| Ignition Mechanism and Modeling of Preheated Chars - Potential Class of New Hazard | Chew Yit-Lin Michael |
| Effects of Filters, Ventilation and Recirculation Rates on Ozone Initiated Chemistry Products in Air-Conditioned Buildings in the Tropics | Tham Kwok Wai |
| Future Green School of ZEB@BCA | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Green Chimneys - Localised Carbon Sequestration Using Constructed Ecosystem Modules | Kua Harn Wei |
| Workplace Practices of the Construction Industry in Singapore | George Ofori |
| Climatic Mapping of Business Park for Environmental Quality Assessment. | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Relationship between Flight Time, Organization Structures and Entry/Business Strategies Adopted by Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Consultancy Firms when Exporting Their Services Overseas: A CBR Research | Low Sui Pheng |
| Analysis of the Global Construction Industry using Computer-based Cartography | Low Sui Pheng |
| Evaluation of Performance of the Newly Developed Enhanced Displacement Ventilation in Office Environment in the Tropics. | Cheong Kok Wai |
| Evaluation of Performance Characteristics of Newly Developed Ceiling Mounted Personalised and Mixing Ventilation Systems. | Chandra Sekhar |
| Performance Evaluations of Vertical Greenery Systems for Building Walls | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Authentic Leadership Development in Construction Project Professionals | George Ofori |
| Development of Environmental Noise Performance Criteria and Evaluation Protocol for the Planning and Design of HDB Apartments. | Lee Siew Eang |
| Development of Urban Climatic Mapping Technique for the Impact Study of Urban Development. | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| NMR for Flame Retardancy Characterization in Char | Chew Yit Lin Michael |
| Correlating Exposure to Allergens and Phthalates in Dust with Asthma and Allergic Symptoms in Children. | Tham Kwok Wai |
| Monitoring Tool: Safety Culture Index | Teo Ai Lin Evelyn |
| Airborne Particulate Matter Distribution and Health Implications on Occupants in High-Rise Building in Singapore | Cheong Kok Wai David |
| Development of Building Energy Efficiency Labelling System | Lee Siew Eang |
| Study of the Root Resistance of Roofing Membranes and Coating for Rooftop Greening in the Tropics | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Development of Comprehensive Database for Building Energy Performance Benchmarking in the ASEAN Region | Lee Siew Eang |
| Development of a Business Model for Building Energy Performance Services in the ASEAN Region | Lee Siew Eang |
| Associations Between Ventilation, Indoor Contaminants and Allergens, and the Allergenic Reactions and Respiratory Symptoms of Children in Child Care Centres in Singapore | Tham Kwok Wai |
| Identifying Salivary Biomarkers as Objective Health Measures in Indoor Environmental Assessments and Productivity | Tham Kwok Wai |
| The Impact of International Commercial Arbitration in Singapore. | Chan Chuen Fye, Philip |
| Impact of Vegetation on Environmental Conditions and Energy Efficiency of Industrial Facilities | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Benchmarking Industrial Building Energy Performance | Lee Siew Eang |
| Impact of Indoor Environment on Perceived Air Quality, SBS Symptoms, Work Performance and Productivity | Tham Kwok Wai |
| Natural Ventilation of HDB Hawker Centres and Its Impact on Thermal Comfort | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Project Management Practices Adopted by International Consultants and Contractors When Operation in China | Ling Yean Yng, Florence |
| Knowledge-based Decision Support System (KBDSS) for Management of Variation Orders for PRIME Buildings in Singapore. | Low Sui Pheng |
| Optimization of Compartmental Coil Performance of a Newly Developed Air-Conditioning System | Chandra Sekhar |
| Draft Perception and Acceptance by Tropically Acclimatized Subjects in Transient and Steady State Situations | Tham Kwok Wai |
| Productivity of the Construction Industry in Singapore | George Ofori |
| Critical Heat Flux Exposure to Radiant Heat Ignition of Solid Wood | Chew Yit Lin Michael |
| Field Environmental Chamber Evaluation Of Energy Efficiency Potential Through Innovative Air-Conditioning Systems In The Tropics | Chandra Sekhar |
| Thermal Performance Of Façade Materials & Design & The Impacts On Indoor & Outdoor Environment | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Strategies for Penetrating Engineering &; Construction Market in South East &; East Asia | George Ofori |
| Integration of CAD and Thermal Simulations Through Industry Foundation Class (IFC) Product Model | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Productivity and Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) | Tham Kwok Wai |
| The Use of Web-Based Tools for Project Management | Chan Chuen Fye, Philip |
| Life Cycle Costing for Façade Maintenance | Teo Ai Lin, Evelyn |
| Enhancing Safety Culture in Construction: The Impact of Safety Management Systems on Construction Safety Levels. | Teo Ai Lin, Evelyn |
| Developing World Class Firms with Strong Export Capability: Learning from Successful USA Design and Construction Firms | Ling Yean Yng, Florence |
| Evaluation of Displacement Ventilation Systems in the Tropics. | Cheong Kok Wai, David |
| Development of an Energy Efficient Air-conditioning System with Zonal Ventilation Control for Improved Indoor Air Quality | Chandra Sekhar |
| Energy and Building Performance Assessment and Classification of Commercial Buildings in Singapore | Lee Siew Eang |
| Mapping of Industry Building Product Model for Detailed Thermal Simulation and Analysis. | Lam Khee Poh |
| A study of the Urban Heat Island in Singapore. | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Adopting High Technology Construction in Singapore: Managerial & Human Issues | George Ofori |
| Benchmarking Construction Waste Levels in Singapore Towards Effective Minimisation | George Ofori |
| Study of Rooftop Gardens in Singapore. | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Enabling Innovation in Construction: The Alignment of Motivation in Construction for Greater Integration. | Ling Yean Yng, Florence |
| Maintainability under Tropical Conditions. | Chew Yit Lin Michael |
| Evaluation of Energy Efficient Personalized Air Units for Enhanced Ventilation in Tropics. | Chandra Sekhar |
| Performance Evaluation of a New Polyurethane for External Joints under Tropical Conditions | Chew Yit-Lin Michael |
| Performance Evaluation of Alternative Project Procurement Methods | Ling Yean Yng Florence |
| Natural Ventilation Studies of Public Housing in Singapore | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| The Potential for Developing World Class Singapore Construction (and Construction-Related) Firms with Strong Export Capability | George Ofori |
| Evaluation Of The Performance Of Fire Doors - An Integrated Approach | Chew Yit Lin Michael |
| Detailed Characterization Of Indoor VOCS (Volatile Organic Compounds) Of Commercial Buildings In Singapore | Chandra Sekhar |
| Modeling of the Air Quality and Ventilation in Indoor Environment. | Cheong Kok Wai David |
| Semper-II: Digital Building Models for Intranet Collaborative Design Computing | Lam Khee Poh |
| Investigations into the Establishment of an Intelligent Laboratory for Sustainable Built Environment | Lee Siew Eang |
| The Effectiveness of CIDB's Construction Quality Assessment System (CONQUAS) in Reducing Building Defects | Low Sui Pheng |
| A Study of the Use of Performance-based Simulation Tools for Building Design and Evaluation in Singapore | Wong Nyuk Hien |
| Durability of Polyurethane Sealant for External Joints Under Tropical Conditions | Chew Yit-Lin Michael |
| Pidemco Land Ltd-Total Building Performance And Building Services And Automation Research | Lee Siew Eang |
| Implementation of Environmental Management System in Construction Project Management Organisation in Singapore | George Ofori |
| The Impact And Effectiveness Of CIDB-SISIR ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems In The Singapore Construction Industry | Low Sui Pheng |
| An Integrated Building Assessment Method using the Total Building Performance Approach | Lee Siew Eang |