| abstract | - Dr. Faisal Manzoor Arain holds a Ph.D. in project management from School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore. He secured a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Master of Science degree in Construction Project Management. He has worked as an architect in Pakistan and as an architect and projects manager in Saudi Arabia. He was involved with Ministry of Education, Singapore for developing designs and management systems for school building projects in Singapore. Dr. Arain has worked as Director Projects, Projects Planning and Development Department, and Assistant Professor, Department of Management at Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Arain has consulted, researched and published widely in the discipline of Project Management and Design and Construction Management and has delivered invited lectures in various countries i.e., Canada, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. His research interests include designing educational spaces, design and construction interface issues, project management, and the development and application of knowledge-based systems for management of building projects. Dr. Arain is the winner of the Donald S. Barrie Award 2005 conferred by Project Management Institute (PMI) USA. He is the first person in the Asia Pacific region to win this prestigious award. Dr. Arain enjoys a good research track record and have numerous papers published or accepted for publication in both international refereed journals as well as conferences. Based on his achievements in the field of research and academia, Dr. Arain is listed in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (9th Edition), Who’s Who in Asia, Who's Who in the World (25th Anniversary Edition) and Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century. Dr. Arain is currently working as Academic Chair, Construction Project Management with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Calgary, Canada. He can be reached at and . Journal Research Publications: 1.) 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, CIQ Paper No. 224, 9(4), pp. 179 – 185. (2.) Arain, F.M. and Tipu, A.A. (2007) Emerging Trends in Management Education in International Business Schools, Educational Research and Reviews (ERR), 2(12), pp. 325 – 331, . (3.) 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. (4.) Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2007) Modeling for management of variations in building projects, accepted for publication in Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 14(5), pp. 420 – 433. (5.) 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. (6.) 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. (7.) 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, . (8.) 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, . (9.) 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. (10.) 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. (11.) 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. (12.) 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. (13.) 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. (14.) 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. (15.) 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. (16.) Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) The Potential effects of variation orders on institutional buildings, Facilities, Emerald, 23(11), pp. 496-510. (17.) 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. (18.) 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. (19.) Arain, F.M. (2005) Potential barriers in management of refurbishment projects, Journal of Independent Studies and Research, 3(1), pp. 22-31. (20.) 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. (21.) 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. (22.) 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. Conference Paper Publications: (1.) 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. (2.) Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2008) Change Management System (CMS): Project change management experience from Singapore construction industry, Proceedings of the CRC for Construction Innovation’s Third International Conference – Clients Driving Innovation: Benefiting from Innovation , 12-14 March 2008, Gold Coast, Australia, pp. 1 – 26. (3.) Arain, F.M. (2008) The Dawning of the Age of Project Management Education in Pakistan, Accepted for the 1st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM 2008), 4 – 5 March 2008, MEUT, Pakistan. (4.) Arain, F.M. (2008) Project Management Practices in Pakistan Construction Industry, Accepted as Keynote paper for the 1st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM 2008), 4 – 5 March 2008, MEUT, Pakistan. (5.) Arain, F.M. and Tipu, A.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 23rd – 26th September 2007, Hunter Valley, Australia. pp. 359 – 369. (6.) Arain, F.M. (2007) IT-Based Approach for Effective Management of Project Changes: A Change Management System (CMS), Proceedings of the 24th W78 Conference Maribor 2007, on 26th - 29th July 2007, Maribor, Slovenia. pp. 353 - 365, . (7.) Arain, F.M. (2007) School Building Design Improvement through an IT based System, Proceedings of the International Research Symposium (SCRI) on 26th and 27th March 2007, University of Salford, England, pp. 39 – 61. (8.) Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2007) Strategic Management of Changes in Educational Building Projects: A Timeline-Based Checklist Approach, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Construction Project Management (ICCPM/ICCEM) on 1-2 March 2007, Singapore, pp. 1 – 15. (9.) Arain, F.M. and Assaf, S.A. (2005) Potential causes of discrepancies between design and construction of large building projects, Proceedings of the 23rd Arab Engineering International Conference, Manama, Bahrain, Paper no. 1, pp. 1 – 15. (10.) 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 4th Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 10-1 to 10-18, ISBN: 9831002539. (11.) 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 4th Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1-12 to 1-24, ISBN: 9831002539. (12.) 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. (13.) Arain, F.M. (2005) Strategic management of variation orders for institutional buildings: Leveraging on information technology, Proceedings of the PMI Global Congress North America 2005, 10-13 September 2005, Toronto, Canada, pp 1-17, [PMI Donald S. Barrie Award Winner 2005]. (14.) 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 the Project Management Institute Singapore Chapter (SPMI) Annual Symposium 2005, 12th October 2005, Singapore, pp 1-22. Magazine Publications: (1.) Arain, F. M. (2007) Leveraging on Information Technology (IT) for Enhancing Coordination between Academia and Industry, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(10), pp. 09 – 10. (2.) Arain, F. M. (2007) New Paradigm for Real Estate Developments in Pakistan: Inferring from similar successful trends, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(09), pp. 09. (3.) Arain, F. M. (2007) Prima Facie Dimensions of Strategic Management Measures in Building Projects, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(08), pp. 09 – 10 (4.) Arain, F. M. (2007) Iconic Architecture: Transition from eyesores to icon, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(07), pp. 09 – 10 (5.) Arain, F. M. (2007) ICT Based Tendering and Bidding in Construction Industry: A necessity for the future construction business Healthy Buildings, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(06), pp. 09 – 10. (6.) Arain, F. M. (2007) Healthy Buildings, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(05), pp. 09 – 10. (7.) Arain, F. M. (2007) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Building Construction Supervision System: The WiFi System for e- Site Supervision, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(04), pp. 09. (8.) Arain, F. M. (2007) A Double-Edged Sword for Construction Industry: The GATS framework of liberation, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(03), pp. 09-10. (9.) Arain, F. M. (2007) Project Resource Optimization: An essential for successful project management, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 22(01), pp. 09-10. (10.) Arain, F.M. (2006) Design Considerations for Tall Building Safety and Performance: An analytical study of tall building disasters, Architecture + Interior, 16(July. - Dec.), pp. 104 – 119. (11.) Arain, F. M. (2006) Green Architecture: The emergence of ecological design, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 21(12), pp. 09-10. (12.) Arain, F. M. (2006) Brilliance in Architectural Education: Improving professional intellect, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 21(9), pp. 09. (13.) Arain, F.M. (2006) A theoretical model for executing and managing building projects better, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 21(8), pp. 10. (14.) Arain, F.M. (2006) Managing variations, i-Structure Innovation in Construction Engineering, June-July, pp. 24 – 27. (15.) Abbasy, S. and Arain, F.M. (2006) Intelligent Buildings, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 21(07), pp. 09. (16.) Arain, F.M. (2006) IT in Architecture: Future reflections, Future Reflections, Archi Times, 21(06), pp. 09. (17.) Arain, F.M. (2005) Special considerations for design and construction of skyscrapers: The Repercussion of Tall Building Disasters, Architecture + Interior, 05(Apr. - Jun.), pp. 112 – 118. (18.) Arain, F.M. (2006) Global Project Management Nomads: Learning to embrace the team’s diversity, submitted for possible publication in the i-Structure Innovation in Construction Engineering. Newspaper Article: (1.) Arain, F.M. and Savanandran, V.T. (2006) Overcoming Obstacles, Dawn, September 3, Books and Authors, pp. 2-3.
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