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Article ; Online: Green construction practices: ensuring client satisfaction through health and safety performance

Yusof, Nor’Aini / Ahmad Sanusi Hassan

Environ Sci Pollut Res. 2022 Jan., v. 29, no. 4 p.5431-5444

2022

Abstract: Studies have proven that client satisfaction (CS) is greatly affected by the nature of construction practices on site. However, not much attention has been given to CS in projects that adopt green construction practices (GCPs). This study examines the ... ...

Abstract	Studies have proven that client satisfaction (CS) is greatly affected by the nature of construction practices on site. However, not much attention has been given to CS in projects that adopt green construction practices (GCPs). This study examines the effect of GCPs on CS, and the means by which CS can be achieved through health and safety performance (HSP). This study also analyses how the relationship between HSP and CS could vary depending on the level of GCPs adopted. A questionnaire with 27 items drawn from literature was used in collecting data from class A contractors in Nigeria. The study’s hypotheses were tested using the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. The findings of the study reveal that GCPs have a positive effect on CS. HSP proved to only partially mediate the relationship between GCPs and CS. The findings also show that the effect of HSP on CS is moderated by GCPs with the stronger effect from projects with low adoption of GCPs. The study’s findings highlight the pivotal role of HSP in ensuring CS in construction projects that adopt GCPs. This study makes practical contributions to the body of existing knowledge by highlighting the need for concerted efforts by contractors such as investing in health and safety training and ensuring site workers wear personal protective equipment aimed at adhering to acceptable health and safety standards. This can be achieved through provision of funds for safety activities, monitoring, and supervision of workers to guarantee HSP which translates to CS while adopting GCPs. However, the obstacles to these are the lack of safety culture by construction organizations, lack of enlightenment on the part of construction site workers, and poor safety climate on the construction project site. Additionally, the study provides greater insight on the practice of green construction among contractors by showing that the effect of HSP on CS would differ considerably on account of the level of GCPs adopted.
Keywords	climate ; equations ; questionnaires ; safety equipment ; Nigeria
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-01
Size	p. 5431-5444.
Publishing place	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	1178791-0
ISSN	1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
ISSN (online)	1614-7499
ISSN	0944-1344
DOI	10.1007/s11356-021-15705-5
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Article ; Online: Effect of a Virtual Platform on Undergraduate Students’ Achievements in Horticultural Crop Production in Northern Nigeria

Bishir Umar Saulawa / Auwal Abdulhamid / Babawuro Shuaibu / Sanusi Hassan / Abubakar Sadiq Garba

International Journal of Computing Sciences Research, Vol 7, Pp 1560-

2023 Volume 1577

Keywords	Computer engineering. Computer hardware ; TK7885-7895 ; Information technology ; T58.5-58.64 ; Science ; Q ; Electronic computers. Computer science ; QA75.5-76.95
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	STEP Academic Publisher
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Effect of energy management and waste management on schedule performance: role of technological complexity and project size

Onubi, Hilary Omatule / Yusof, Nor’Aini / Ahmad Sanusi Hassan / Bahdad, Ali Ahmed Salem

Environmental science and pollution research. 2022 Apr., v. 29, no. 19 p.29075-29090

2022

Abstract: Schedule overrun is one of the greatest hindrances to construction project performance, thereby making schedule management an integral part of construction project management. The aim of this study is to examine how the effect of sustainable energy ... ...

Abstract	Schedule overrun is one of the greatest hindrances to construction project performance, thereby making schedule management an integral part of construction project management. The aim of this study is to examine how the effect of sustainable energy management (SEM) and sustainable waste management (SWM) on schedule performance (SP) is mediated by technological complexity (TC) and moderated by project size (PS). Data were obtained by means of a questionnaire survey of 168 completed construction projects in Nigeria. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was adopted in analysing the collected data. The results show that TC partially mediates the relationship between SWM and SP, while TC fully mediates the relationship between SEM and SP. Also, the findings of the study indicate that the negative effect of SWM on SP will be greater with large PS. This study contributes to previous studies in the area of schedule management, by providing empirical proof to explain the means through which SWM and SEM could lead to SP through TC, and how this would vary depending on PS. The study proffers ways for contractors to improve the SP of their projects considering PS and TC.
Keywords	energy ; equations ; pollution ; questionnaires ; renewable energy sources ; research ; surveys ; waste management ; Nigeria
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-04
Size	p. 29075-29090.
Publishing place	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	1178791-0
ISSN	1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
ISSN (online)	1614-7499
ISSN	0944-1344
DOI	10.1007/s11356-021-18376-4
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Article ; Online: Thermal Surface Analysis on Neo-minimalist apartment façades in Penang, Malaysia

Arab Yasser / Sanusi Hassan Ahmad / Qanaa Bushra

SHS Web of Conferences, Vol 45, p

2018 Volume 01001

Abstract: The study investigates apartment’s façade thermal performance with neo-minimalist architectural style in Penang, Malaysia. Neo-minimalist style is considered as the most popular style in Malaysia in 2010s. The style is rediscovering from early modern ... ...

Abstract	The study investigates apartment’s façade thermal performance with neo-minimalist architectural style in Penang, Malaysia. Neo-minimalist style is considered as the most popular style in Malaysia in 2010s. The style is rediscovering from early modern minimalist movement with a design concept “less is more”. It applies minimal and efficient design of architectural character in defining form and space. Penang Island the second most important city in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the north-western part of the country. The first case studies is the Light Linear apartment which has sixteen stories located on the east cost of Penang Island at Pantai Street, Penang. The second case study is BayStar apartment building, the eleven stories building tis located in Bayan Lepas at the seaside facing Jerejak Island. In order to conduct this study Fluke Ti20 thermal imager was used to capture thermal images for the west facades of the selected case study hourly from 12:00 to 6:00 pm on 15th March 2017. The study finds that the recessed wall, balconies and the shading devices were the important elements to provide shades on the façades for good thermal performance.
Keywords	Social Sciences ; H
Subject code	720
Language	English
Publishing date	2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	EDP Sciences
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Analyzing the mediating effect of economic performance on the relationship between green construction practices and health and safety performance in Nigeria

Onubi, Hilary Omatule / Yusof, Nor’Aini / Ahmad Sanusi Hassan / Bahdad, Ali Ahmed Salem

Environmental science and pollution research. 2021 July, v. 28, no. 27 p.36598-36610

2021

Abstract: The adoption of green construction practices (GCP) has been on the increase in recent years as a means of reducing the negative effects of construction on the natural environment. However, GCP have been discovered to expose the construction workers to ... ...

Abstract	The adoption of green construction practices (GCP) has been on the increase in recent years as a means of reducing the negative effects of construction on the natural environment. However, GCP have been discovered to expose the construction workers to numerous health and safety (HS) risks, resulting from a decline in safety investment due to the economic burden associated with its adoption. This study explores the means through which GCP influence the HS performance of construction projects through economic performance. To obtain the views of contractors, a survey questionnaire was developed, and data was collected from project managers and site managers of “class A” contractors, with a response rate of 81.55%. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique was adopted to analyze the data. The results show that the effect of GCP on HS performance is fully mediated by economic performance. The study concludes that for projects that adopt GCP to have high levels of HS performance, they are required to have an optimal economic performance. Efforts should be intensified by the government in providing subsidies, tax waivers, and other incentives for adopters of GCP to ensure the economic performance of their projects since it guarantees high HS performance.
Keywords	economic performance ; equations ; pollution ; questionnaires ; research ; surveys ; Nigeria
Language	English
Dates of publication	2021-07
Size	p. 36598-36610.
Publishing place	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	1178791-0
ISSN	1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
ISSN (online)	1614-7499
ISSN	0944-1344
DOI	10.1007/s11356-021-13334-6
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Article ; Online: Reliability of Computer Simulation on Illuminance Level of Pendentive Dome Mosque in Comparison with On-Field Data Collection

Ahmad Sanusi Hassan / Yasser Arab

Modern Applied Science, Vol 8, Iss

2014 Volume 2

Abstract: This research study discusses the accuracy of 3dStudio Max Design software in simulating illuminance distribution on pendentive dome mosque design. The case study is the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque has pendentive dome ... ...

Abstract	This research study discusses the accuracy of 3dStudio Max Design software in simulating illuminance distribution on pendentive dome mosque design. The case study is the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque has pendentive dome design similar to the design of the Ottoman mosques and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. The accuracy level is evaluated based on comparisons between the predicted software and the measured-on-site data on the illuminance distribution. Both field monitoring readings and computer simulations of the mosque interior (prayer hall) were collected and data logged during the winter solstice, the day when the sun was on a perimeter at its highest latitude at the Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 16'' S) which occurred on 21st December 2013. The illuminance level was measured at five locations inside the mosque. Result of this study revealed similar readings between the measured on-field and predicted computer simulation data with small marginal value difference. This study suggests acceptable accuracy readings provided by 3dStudio Max Design software for lighting simulation.
Keywords	Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Science ; Q
Language	English
Publishing date	2014-02-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Canadian Center of Science and Education
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: The Extent of Sunlight Penetration Performance on Traditional Style’s Apartment Façade in Putrajaya, Malaysia

Ahmad Sanusi Hassan / Yasser Arab

Modern Applied Science, Vol 8, Iss

2014 Volume 5

Abstract: In this study the analysis is to measure the performance on the extent of sunlight penetration on front apartment facades. The apartments are located in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Putrajaya is the administrative city for the federal government, and it is ... ...

Abstract	In this study the analysis is to measure the performance on the extent of sunlight penetration on front apartment facades. The apartments are located in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Putrajaya is the administrative city for the federal government, and it is considered the latest new city in Malaysia with postmodern style buildings which exhibit a range of complex geometric elements blending with colonial, modern and traditional architectural style. The scope of this study is to measure the extent of sunlight penetration on the apartment facades. Two front facades of the apartments were selected in the case studies using computer simulation for the analysis. The selected case studies are sixteen stories apartment located in Precinct 17 and seventeen stories apartment located in Precinct 18. SunTool software is used in the survey to calculate the extent of sunlight penetration. The survey will be conducted at a position when the sun path is perpendicular to the house façade. This analysis will compare results of the computer simulations of these two apartments in relation to the facade design of the architectural elements for shading devices. This study finds that the more the application is the traditional shading elements, the more is the shading performance on the façade walls. However this study also finds that traditional shading elements are designed only to block sunlight from horizontal angle of the sun position. They are not designed to obstruct sunlight from vertical angle of the sun position.
Keywords	Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Science ; Q
Subject code	720
Language	English
Publishing date	2014-08-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Canadian Center of Science and Education
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Concept of Prostration in Traditional Malay Mosque Design to the Surrounding Environment with Case Study of Tranquerah Mosque in Malacca, Malaysia

Ahmad Sanusi Hassan

Journal of Techno-Social, Vol 2, Iss

2011 Volume 2

Abstract: This study discusses symbol of prostration concept in the traditional Malay mosque design in Malacca. The literature review covers definition of the keywords, which are sustainable elements, traditional mosque design in Malacca and prostration. The ... ...

Abstract	This study discusses symbol of prostration concept in the traditional Malay mosque design in Malacca. The literature review covers definition of the keywords, which are sustainable elements, traditional mosque design in Malacca and prostration. The purpose is to identify factors that have significant roles in defining symbol of obedience concept based on Islamic perspectives in the traditional Malay mosque design. In this study, concept of obedience is defined as the acts of prostration to the surrounding environment. The level of prostration is measured based on five Islamic laws as follows; obligation (wajib), desirability (sunat), permissibility (harus), undesirability (makruh) and prohibition (haram). These laws are used as measurable scale in the research analysis to measure the level of prostration in the mosque design. Tranquerah Mosque located in Tranquerah district, Malacca is selected as the case study. This mosque is the oldest mosque in Malacca and second oldest mosque in Malaysia. The analysis shows that the mosque’s symbol of prostration concept is influenced by the local climatic context with reference to comfort and health as the primary indicators. The design elements comprise pyramid roof form, tiered roof system, roof overhangs, roof ridge form, building orientation, open veranda and wall openings.
Keywords	sustainable elements ; mosque ; the traditional Malay ; prostration ; Technology ; T ; Social Sciences ; H
Subject code	690
Language	English
Publishing date	2011-10-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Penerbit UTHM
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Article ; Online: Health Factors in Islamic Perspectives and Its Relation to Sustainability with Case Study at Traditional Kampung Hulu Mosque, Malaysia

Ahmad Sanusi Hassan

Asian Social Science, Vol 6, Iss

2010 Volume 11

Abstract: The importance of this study is to analyse how health consideration integrated to the traditional mosque design in Malaysia. A literature review is conducted to understand the definition of health based on Islamic perspectives. The purpose is to identify ...

Abstract	The importance of this study is to analyse how health consideration integrated to the traditional mosque design in Malaysia. A literature review is conducted to understand the definition of health based on Islamic perspectives. The purpose is to identify its sustainability and relationship to the traditional mosque design. The literature study identifies three primary factors on health in the mosque design associated with natural lighting, rainwater discharge and wall openings. The qualitative analysis comprises design on natural lighting related to sun shading and indirect lighting, rainwater discharge related to rainwater deflection and leakages; and wall openings related to natural cross air ventilation and stack effect. Traditional Mosque at Kampung Hulu, Malacca is selected for the case study. The analysis shows that pyramid roof and its overhangs, open serambi (veranda) area and the recessed wall with wall openings at the ground and roof levels become the principle of the traditional mosque design in relation to the health factors. The analysis however finds the weaknesses that the mosque design does not apply window and screen louvers in the construction.
Keywords	Social sciences (General) ; H1-99 ; Social Sciences ; H
Subject code	690
Language	English
Publishing date	2010-10-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Canadian Center of Science and Education
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Article ; Online: Islam Came to South East Asia From China:Evidence from Traditional Chinese Roof Design in Kampung Laut's Old Mosque, Malaysia

Ahmad Sanusi Hassan

Canadian Social Science, Vol 6, Iss 5, Pp 1-

2010 Volume 15

Abstract: The objective of this study is to analyse influences of traditional Chinese roof construction elements to the roof design of Kampung Laut’s Old Mosque in Malaysia. The result of this study can be used as an evidence that Islam came to South East Asia ( ... ...

Abstract	The objective of this study is to analyse influences of traditional Chinese roof construction elements to the roof design of Kampung Laut’s Old Mosque in Malaysia. The result of this study can be used as an evidence that Islam came to South East Asia (the Malay Archipelagos) from East (China) in contrast to the most arguments claimed that Islam came from West (India and Arabian region). This study conducts roof construction analysis on Kampung Laut’s Old Mosque (KLOM), which is the oldest mosque in Malaysia. There are several historical studies already shows evidences to support this argument. This argument however will be supported through architectural study. The study on the roof design elements are made in the literature study. The analysis finds that KLOM has principle roof construction elements influenced by Chinese architecture but if compared to its details on construction elements, this analysis finds that there are differences between KLOM and the traditional Chinese buildings. Keywords : Roof design; Chinese; Malay; Kampung Laut’s Old Mosque; Construction Résumé : L'objectif de cette étude est d'analyser les influences des éléments de la construction de toit traditional chinois sur la conception du toit de la vieille mosquée de Kampung Laut en Malaisie. Le résultat de cette étude peuvent être utilisé comme une preuve que l'islam est venu en Asie du sud-est (les archipels malais) de l'Est (la Chine) contrairement à la plupart des arguments affirmant que l'Islam est venu de l'Ouest (l'Inde et la région arabe). Cette étude procède à une analyse de la construction de toit de la vieille mosquée de Kampung Laut (VMKL), qui est la plus ancienne mosquée de la Malaisie. Il existe plusieurs études historiques qui ont déjà montré des preuves en tant que l'appui de cet argument. Cet argument, toutefois, sera soutenu par l'étude architecturale. L'étude sur les éléments de la conception de toit est faite dans l'étude littéraire. L'analyse conclut que les éléments principaux de la construction de toit de VMKL sont influencés par l'architecture chinoise, mais si on compare les détails des éléments de construction, on peut trouver qu'il existe des différences entre VMKL et les bâtiments traditionnels chinois. Mots-clés : conception de toit; chinois; malais; vieille mosquée de Kampung Laut; construction
Keywords	Social sciences (General) ; H1-99 ; Social Sciences ; H ; DOAJ:Social Sciences
Subject code	690
Language	English
Publishing date	2010-10-01T00:00:00Z
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