Outputs (5)

Integrated framework towards construction waste reduction: The case of Egypt (2023)
Journal Article
Daoud, A. O., Omar, H., Ayman, O., & Obas, E. (2023). Integrated framework towards construction waste reduction: The case of Egypt. International Journal of Civil Engineering, 21, 695–709. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40999-022-00793-2

The construction industry is plagued with significant construction and demolition waste (C&DW) generated during various phases of construction projects. This waste has created a universal, pervasive, and enduring problem globally. To propose practica... Read More about Integrated framework towards construction waste reduction: The case of Egypt.

Practical solutions for improving the suboptimal performance of construction projects using Dubai construction projects as an example (2022)
Journal Article
Omar, H., & Mahdjoubi, L. (in press). Practical solutions for improving the suboptimal performance of construction projects using Dubai construction projects as an example. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2021-0956

Purpose: Poor performance remains a challenge for the construction industry worldwide. One of the key performance indicators of the construction industry is the timely delivery of projects. Despite the recent methodological and technological advances... Read More about Practical solutions for improving the suboptimal performance of construction projects using Dubai construction projects as an example.

Practical approach for paving the way to motivate BIM non-users to adopt BIM (2019)
Journal Article
Elhendawi, A., Omar, H., Elbeltagi, E., & Smith, A. (2019). Practical approach for paving the way to motivate BIM non-users to adopt BIM. International Journal of BIM and Engineering Science, 2(2),

Typically, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is considered one of the most effective contributor to the national developments worldwide. However, the AEC industry is facing myriad challenges due to the pressing calls for... Read More about Practical approach for paving the way to motivate BIM non-users to adopt BIM.

Using BIM to automate construction site activities (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Omar, H. S., & Dulaimi, M. F. (2015). Using BIM to automate construction site activities. In H. Omar (Ed.), Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations (45 - 58). https://doi.org/10.2495/bim150051

Controlling construction site operations is one of the crucial overriding concerns for the clients and contractors, as the majority of the construction delays tend to occur in the construction phase. It is not surprising to see interest in deploying... Read More about Using BIM to automate construction site activities.

Creating a sustainable future: Solutions for the construction waste in the Greater Cairo (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Omar, H., & Dulaimi, M. (2014). Creating a sustainable future: Solutions for the construction waste in the Greater Cairo. In Smart, sustainable and healthy cities : the first international conference of the CIB Middle East and North Africa Research Network (CIB-MENA), 2014 (281-305)

The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes, sources of the massive quantum of construction waste generated in the densest habitation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) which is the Greater Cairo (GC). The case study approach that the... Read More about Creating a sustainable future: Solutions for the construction waste in the Greater Cairo.