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Journal Research Publications:          

1.       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 .

2.       Arain, F.M. (2008) Leveraging on knowledge management approach for effective risk management in building projects, Business Review, 3(2), pp. 49–63.

3.       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.

4.       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.

5.       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.

6.       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.

7.       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.

8.       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.

9.       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.

10.   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.  

11.   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.  

12.   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.

13.   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.

14.   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.

15.   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.

16.   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.

17.   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.

18.   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.

19.   Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2005) The Potential effects of variation orders on institutional buildings, Facilities, Emerald, 23(11), pp. 496-510.

20.   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.

21.   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.

22.   Arain, F.M. (2005) Potential barriers in management of refurbishment projects, Journal of Independent Studies and Research, 3(1), pp. 22-31.

23.   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.

24.   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.

25.   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.

26.   Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2007) Status of Project Management Education in Pakistan, submitted for possible publication in the International Journal of Management, Procurement and Law.

27.   Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2008) A Timeline-based Checklist for Strategic Management and Control of Variations in Educational Building Projects, submitted for possible publication in Construction Information Quarterly, Journal of the Chartered Institute of Building, CIQ.

28.   Arain, F.M. and Tipu, S.A. (2008) Determining the Emerging Leadership Styles using the Leadership Grid, accepted for publication in Global Management Research Journal.

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, accepted for publication in the Book entitled “Project Management”, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, USA.

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.

Research Project and Paper Award Competitions:

1.       Arain, F.M. (2005) Strategic Management of Variation Orders for Institutional Buildings: Leveraging on information technology, Winner of the PMI’s Donald S. Barrie Award 2005 conferred by Project Management Institute (PMI), US, http://www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarship/award-dsba-current.asp .

2.       Eng, W.T., Low, S.P. and Arain, F.M. (2005) Knowledge-based decision support system for management of variation orders for school building projects in Singapore, submitted as an entry to the Innovator Award category for the Innergy Awards, Ministry of Education, Singapore. (Selected as one of the Finalists)

3.        Arain, F.M. and Low, S.P. (2004) A Timeline-based Checklist for Strategic Management and Control of Variations in Institutional Building Projects, submitted as an entry to the Research Paper Awards CIOB International Innovation and Research Awards 2004/05, UK. 

4.        Arain, F.M. (2005) Leveraging on information technology for making informed decisions for effective management of variations in institutional building projects in Singapore, submitted as an entry to the Research Paper Awards Student Innovation Competition 2005, Singapore. (Special certificate of appreciation)

Conference Paper Publications:

1.       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.

2.       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/LEAD2008.htm    

3.       Arain, F.M. (2008) Strategies for Managing and Minimizing the Adverse Impact of Variations in Building Projects, Proceedings of the 36^th CSCE Annual Conference, June 10-13, 2008, Quebec City, Canada, pp. 1 – 12.   

4.       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

5.       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. http://2008conference.crcci.info/images/pdfs/CRC%20CI%202008%20CD/index.html

6.        Arain, F.M. (2008) The Dawning of the Age of Project Management Education in Pakistan, Proceedings of the 1^st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM 2008), 4 – 5 March 2008, MEUT, Pakistan. pp. 162 – 176.

7.       Arain, F.M. (2008) Project Management Practices in Pakistan Construction Industry, Keynote paper, Proceedings of the 1^st International Conference on Engineering Management (ICEM 2008), 4 – 5 March 2008, MEUT, Pakistan. pp. 146 – 161.

8.       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^th September 2007, Hunter Valley, Australia. pp. 359 – 369.

9.       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^th August 2007, Lahore, Pakistan. pp. 7 – 13.

10.   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 26^th - 29^th July 2007, Maribor, Slovenia. pp. 353 - 365, http://itc.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?w78_2007_29.

11.   Arain, F.M. (2007) School Building Design Improvement through an IT based System, Proceedings of the International Research Symposium (SCRI) on 26^th and 27^th March 2007, University of Salford, England, pp. 39 – 61.

12.   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^th International Conference on Construction Project Management (ICCPM/ICCEM) on 1-2 March 2007, Singapore, pp. 1 – 15.

13.   Arain, F.M. and Assaf, S.A. (2005) Potential causes of discrepancies between design and construction of large building projects, Proceedings of the 23^rd Arab Engineering International Conference, Manama, Bahrain, Paper no. 1, pp. 1 – 15.

14.   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^th Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 10-1 to 10-18, ISBN: 9831002539.

15.   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^th Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1-12 to 1-24, ISBN: 9831002539.

16.   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.

17.   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, http://www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarship/award-dsba-current.asp  [PMI Donald S. Barrie Award Winner 2005].

18.   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, 12^th October 2005, Singapore, pp 1-22.

19. 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^nd Seminar on Urban and Regional Planning, Karachi, Pakistan, pp. 37 – 50.

Invited Lectures/Presentations:

1.       Arain, F.M. (2008) Proposed Baccalaureate Degree in Construction Project Management at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Invited Presentation, Calgary Construction Association 33^rd Annual Spring Conference, 1 – 3 May 2008, Banff, Canada.

2.       Arain, F.M. (2008) Information Technology (IT) in Construction Project Management, Invited Presentation, Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson University, 21^st April 2008, Toronto, Canada.

3.       Arain, F.M. (2007) Enhancing Coordination between Academia and Industry: Leveraging on Information Technology, Invited presentation, DeVry Institute of Technology, 23^rd October 2007, Calgary, Canada.

4.       Arain, F.M. (2007) Project Resource Optimization, Workshop on Project Planning and Management Session – II, Memon Professionals Foundation (MPF), 9^th June 2007, Karachi, Pakistan.

5.       Arain, F.M. (2007) Project Planning and Scheduling (Network Diagramming), Workshop on Project Planning and Management Session - I, Memon Professionals Foundation (MPF), 2^nd  June 2007, Karachi, Pakistan.

6.       Arain, F.M. (2007) A Framework for developing Project Change Management System: Leveraging on IT for effective project management, Launch of Mentoring Program and Seminar on Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) US – Karachi Chapter, 14^th April 2007, Karachi, Pakistan.

7.       Arain, F.M. (2007) Introduction to the Project Management, Seminar on Project Management and Launch of PM Workshops, Memon Professionals Foundation (MPF), 9^th March 2007, Karachi, Pakistan.

8.       Arain, F.M. (2007) Project Resource Optimization, Seminar on Project Management, Institute of Engineers Pakistan, 6^th January 2007, Karachi, Pakistan.

9.       Arain, F.M. (2006) Project Planning and Management, A joint IBA-HEC workshop on Organizational Structure and Mechanism for Planning of Development Projects  in Pakistan, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), 2^nd December 2006, Karachi, Pakistan.

10.   Arain, F.M. (2006) Architectural Education: Unleashing minds – Transforming lives, Guest Lecture Series, Department of Architecture, Dawood College of Engineering and Technology (DCET), 29^th April 2006, Pakistan.

11.   Arain, F.M. (2006) Strategic Management of Variations and Design Improvement through a Knowledge-based Decision Support System (KBDSS): Leveraging on Information Technology, Windows into Tomorrow Series, Department of Architecture and Planning, NED University of Engineering and Technology, 8^th April 2006, Pakistan.

12.   Arain, F.M. (2005) Strategic management of variation orders for institutional buildings: Leveraging on information technology, the PMI Global Congress North America 2005, Project Management Institute (PMI) USA, Toronto Convention Center, 12 September 2005, Toronto, Canada.

13.   Arain, F.M. (2005) Project Variation Management System (PVMS): Information Technology for better management of variations, the SPMI Annual Symposium 2005, Project Management Institute Singapore Chapter (SPMI), 12^th October 2005, Singapore.

14.  Arain, F.M. (2005) Strategic management of variation orders for institutional buildings: Leveraging on information technology, Research Seminar organized by Department of Building, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, 7^th September 2005, Singapore.

Book Reviews:

1.     Arain, F.M. (2007) Reinventing the Skyscraper: A Vertical Theory of Urban Design, Architecture + Interior, 17 (Jan - Jun), pp. 122.

2.     Arain, F.M. (2006) Inclusive Design: Designing and Developing Accessible Environments, Architecture + Interior, 16(July. - Dec.), pp. 124.

3.     Arain, F.M. (2006) Traditional Islamic Principles of Built Environment, Archi Times, 21(06), pp. 15.

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.

Newspaper Interview Citation

1. Arain, F.M. “Southern Alberta Institute of Technology plans construction management program” weekly newspaper The Journal of Commerce, Edmonton, Canada, March 17, 2008, http://www.journalofcommerce.com/cgi-bin/home.pl?rm=print_story&story_id=26853.

2. Arain, F.M. “Diplomas to degrees: Polytechnic adds to repertoire by degrees” Weekly Newspaper The WEAL, Calgary, Canada, March 27, 2008, http://www.theweal.com/?/comments/diplomas_to_degrees/ .

Public Discussion Forum:

Dr. Faisal M. Arain participated as one of the Panelists in the public discussion forum on Architectural Education and its Future in Pakistan, Windows into Tomorrow Series, Department of Architecture and Planning, NED University of Engineering and Technology, July 2006, Pakistan.