Area of Study / Keywords

Construction Engineering

Research

Research Interests

My core research is in the development and application of fuzzy logic techniques to incorporate subjective reasoning and linguistic variables within intelligent decision support systems. My research contributions have significantly advanced some of the fundamental concepts of fuzzy logic and its application in construction.

I have developed a number of industrially relevant applications, including:

• fuzzy logic concepts in simulation models to develop optimal job shop (i.e., production) schedules for industrial fabrication facilities
• approaches to incorporate fuzzy numbers in Monte Carlo simulation to perform cost range estimating
• a Fuzzy Monte Carlo simulation (FMCS) framework that, for the first time, allows fuzzy and probabilistic uncertainty to be considered simultaneously for the risk analysis of construction projects
• a discrete event simulation (DES) model that uses the defuzzified (crisp) output of a fuzzy expert system as input for an activity duration, thus allowing for more explicit modeling of the subjective parameters affecting an activity’s duration
• knowledge elicitation and consensus reaching approaches that combined fuzzy logic with other expert-based methods (Delphi technique, AHP, SAM). These approaches were applied to a fuzzy consensus building framework (FCBF) that was used in the areas of risk criticality assessment and quantification, to developing fuzzy consensus building models to classify the roles and responsibilities of different parties in a given project delivery system, and to assess construction contractors for surety bonding. The overall FCBF model can be applied to any project delivery system during the project’s initiation phase to account for the perspectives of different experts in deciding on teams’ roles and responsibilities on a task by task basis, and to achieve project teams’ alignment
• a number of fuzzy logic decision support systems for construction performance diagnosis and improvement: a fuzzy expert system for construction supervisors’ skills assessment (Foreman Skills Development Tool), a methodology and software tool (Absenteeism Tracking Tool) for tracking workforce absenteeism, a systematic approach and software tool (SuretyAssist) to assess contractors’ qualifications for surety bonding
• a benchmarking system for construction project and organizational level performance, and an approach to assess the quality of infrastructure projects at the conceptual cost estimating stage using a fuzzy expert system (FES)
• a comprehensive framework for conducting risk management using fuzzy logic. Three well-known reliability engineering techniques, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Event Tree Analysis (ETA), were combined in a novel way to support risk identification, risk analysis, and risk response, while considering the subjective characteristics of risk-related data by incorporating fuzzy logic
• The limitations of traditional FMEA were addressed using fuzzy expert systems and the fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). This component of the framework was implemented in a software entitled Risk Criticality Analyzer (RCA)
• A Fuzzy Reliability Analyzer (FRA) was developed to automate FTA. Fault Trees and Event Trees were further combined in a novel way to include fuzzy probability calculations of failure of risk response strategies and the expected monetary value of risk events. An additional module was added to the FRA to automate ETA.

Research in Progress

I am developing hybrid intelligent decision support systems that incorporate fuzzy logic with other modeling techniques, such as artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, and simulation. This research has significant potential to change the way in which we model construction operations and decisions, leading to a more accurate and realistic representation of the expert reasoning process and uncertainty involved.

I am collaborating with Dr. Lee and Dr. Gellatly on a SSHRC Research Grant to study the impact of the social and cultural context on the absenteeism behaviour of construction personnel using fuzzy logic and system dynamics.

I completed a multi-phase study with the Construction Sector Council and other Canadian researchers to benchmark the performance of the Canadian civil and infrastructure construction industry against a global standard.

My current applications include:

• incorporating expert knowledge and subjective variables into integrated discrete event simulation models for schedule optimization and productivity improvement;
• identifying the most significant causes of labour productivity and performance deviations on major capital projects;
• studying the career paths that tradespeople follow in Alberta, to enhance on-the-job training;
• using fuzzy logic to develop a decision-support system for evaluating project- and contract-specific risks prior to providing construction bonds to contractors;
• exploring the impact of WorkFace Planning on the performance of construction projects;
• documenting state-of-the-art risk assessment and management techniques, and assessing their suitability for construction, in order to develop advanced risk assessment and management techniques and tools;
• developing a systematic approach to define the roles and responsibilities of various parties to a project and their associated competencies for different project delivery strategies to determine effective levels of owner project planning and controls and appropriate tools and techniques, based on different contracting strategies;
• developing an integrated Project Status Dashboard Tool to provide information on key performance indicators, and enable project management by exception.

Service

• Associate Editor in Construction for the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering

Full Papers Published in Refereed Journals

  Golbachi, A., Han, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. A fuzzy logic approach to posture-based ergonomic analysis for field observation and assessment of construction manual operations. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, DOI:10.1139/cjce-2015-0143.

  Tsehayae, A.A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. System model for analyzing construction labour productivity. Construction Innovation: Information, Process, and Management, DOI: 10.1108/CI-07-2015-0040.

  Omar, M.N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. A TOPSIS-based approach for prioritized aggregation in multi-criteria decision-making problems. Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, DOI: 10.1002/mcda.1561.

  Sadeghi, N., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Gerami Seresht, N. (2015). Queue performance measures in construction simulation models containing subjective uncertainty. Automation in Construction, 60: 1-11.

  Zhao, L., Hicks, F.E., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). Long lead forecasting of spring peak runoff using Mamdani-type fuzzy logic systems at Hay River, NWT. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Special Issue on River Ice Engineering, CSCE, 42(9): 665-674.

  Gerami Seresht, N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). Career paths of tradespeople in the construction industry. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 42(1): 44-56.

  Elbarkouky, M., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Gellatly, I.R. (2014). Evaluating construction team effectiveness: A fuzzy logic approach. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 3(4): 262-274.

  Raoufi, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2014). Process improvement for power plant turnaround planning and management. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 3(3): 168-181.

  Tsehayae, A.A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2014). Identification and comparative analysis of key parameters influencing construction labour productivity in building and industrial projects. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 41(10): 878-891. (Received CSCE 2014 Stephen G. Revay Award)

  Shams, F., Mohamed, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2014). Improving Consistency Evaluation in Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Pairwise Comparison-Based Decision-Making Methods. Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, 31(4): 1450024-1-1450024-23.

  Peng, J., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2013). Adaptation of WorkFace Planning for construction contexts. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 40(10): 980-987.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2013). Adaptive learning of contractor default prediction model for surety bonding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(6): 694-704.

  Omar, M.N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). A framework for identifying, monitoring, and controlling construction workforce absenteeism using the Absenteeism Tracking Tool. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 1(4): 231-242.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). Contractor default prediction model for surety bonding. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Special Issue on Construction Engineering and Management, CSCE, 39(9): 1027-1042. (Received CSCE 2012-2013 Stephen G. Revay Award)

  Nasir, H., Haas, C.T., Rankin, J.H., Fayek, A. Robinson, Forgues, D., and Ruwanpura, J. (2012). Development and implementation of a benchmarking and metrics program for construction performance and productivity improvement. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Special Issue on Construction Engineering and Management, CSCE, 39(9): 957-967.

  Lamptey, W.N.L. and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). Developing a Project Status Dashboard for Construction Progress Reporting. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 1(2): 112-120.

  Sadeghi, N., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Ingolfsson, A. (2012). Simulation-based approach for estimating project completion time of stochastic resource-constrained project networks. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 26(4): 558-560.

  Abdelgawad, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). Comprehensive hybrid framework for risk analysis in the construction industry using combined failure mode and effect analysis, fault trees, event trees, and fuzzy logic. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 138(5): 642-651.

  Mosayebi, S.P., Fayek, A. Robinson, Yakemchuk, L., and Waters, S. (2012). Factors affecting productivity of pipe spool fabrication. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 1(1), 30-36.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. A decision support system for contractor prequalification for surety bonding. Automation in Construction, 10 journal pages, accepted May 29, 2011.

  Sichani, M.S., Lee, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. Understanding construction workforce absenteeism in industrial construction. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 41 manuscript pages, accepted April 3, 2011.

  Zhao, L., Hicks, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Applicability of multilayer feed-forward neural networks to model the onset of river breakup. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 70 (January 2012): 32-42.

  Elbarkouky, M.G., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). A fuzzy preference relations consensus approach to reduce conflicts on shared responsibilities in the owner managing contractor delivery system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 137(8): 609-618.

  Elbarkouky, M.G., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Fuzzy similarity consensus model for early alignment of construction project teams on the extent of their roles and responsibilities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 137(6): 432-441.

  Abdelgawad, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Fuzzy reliability analyzer: quantitative assessment of risk events in the construction industry using fuzzy fault tree analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 137(4): 294-302.

  Marsh, K., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). SuretyAssist: a fuzzy expert system to assist surety underwriters in evaluating construction contractors for bonding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 136(11): 1219-1226.

  Rokni, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). A multi-criteria optimization framework for industrial shop scheduling using fuzzy set theory. Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, 17(3): 175-196.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Rodriguez Flores, J.R. (2010). Application of fuzzy logic to quality assessment of infrastructure projects at conceptual cost estimating stage. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 37(8): 1137-1147.

  Abdelgawad, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Risk management in the construction industry using combined Fuzzy FMEA and Fuzzy AHP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 136(9): 1028-1036.

  Sadeghi, N., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Pedrycz, W. (2010). Fuzzy Monte Carlo simulation and risk assessment in construction. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 25(4): 238-252.

  Poveda, C.A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Predicting and evaluating construction trades foremen performance: fuzzy logic approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 135(9): 920-929.

  Shaheen, A.A., Fayek, A. Robinson, and AbouRizk, S.M. (2009). Methodology for integrating fuzzy expert systems and discrete event simulation in construction engineering. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 36(9): 1478-1490.

  Rankin, J., Fayek, A. Robinson, Meade, G., Haas, C., and Manseau, A. (2008). Initial metrics and pilot program results for measuring the performance of the Canadian construction industry. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 35(9): 894-907.

  Dissanayake, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2008). A soft computing approach to construction performance prediction and diagnosis. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 35(8): 764-776.

  Shaheen, A., Fayek, A. Robinson, and AbouRizk, S.M. (2007). Fuzzy numbers in cost range estimating. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 133(4): 325-334.

  Mahabir, C., Hicks, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2007). Transferability of a neuro-fuzzy river ice jam flood forecasting model. Journal of Cold Regions Science and Technology, 48(3): 188-201.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Yorke Mike, and Cherlet, Ron. (2006). Workforce training initiatives for mega project success. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Special Issue on Construction, CSCE, 33(12): 1561-1570.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Revay, S.O., Rowan, D., and Mousseau, D. (2006). Assessing performance trends on industrial construction mega projects. Cost Engineering, AACE, 48(10): 16-21.

  Mahabir, C., Hicks, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2006). Neuro-fuzzy river ice breakup forecasting system. Journal of Cold Regions Science and Technology, 46(2): 100-112.

  Mahabir, C., Hicks, F. Robichaud, C. and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2006). Forecasting breakup water levels at Fort McMurray, AB, using multiple linear regression. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 33(9): 1227-1238.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Oduba, Ayodele. (2005). Predicting industrial construction labour productivity using fuzzy expert systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 131(8): 938-941.

  Oliveros, Adriana V. Ordonez, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2005). Fuzzy logic approach for activity delay analysis and schedule updating. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 131(1): 42-51.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Dissanayake, Manjula, and Campero, Oswaldo. (2004). Developing a standard methodology for measuring and classifying construction field rework. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 31(6): 1077-1089. (Received CSCE 2004-2005 Stephen G. Revay Award, and Honourable Mention for CSCE 2004 Casimir Gzowski Medal)

  Mahabir, C., Hicks, F.E., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2003). Application of fuzzy logic to forecast seasonal runoff. Journal of Hydrologic Processes, 17: 3749-3762.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Shaheen, Ahmed, and Oduba, Ayo. (2003). Results of a pilot study to examine the effective integration of apprentices into the industrial construction sector. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 30(2): 391-405.

  Villeneuve, Claudia E., and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2003). Construction project web sites: design and implementation. Cost Engineering, AACE, 45(1): 26-31.

  Knight, Karla, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2002). Use of fuzzy logic for predicting design cost overruns on building projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 128(6): 503-512.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Nkuah, Moses Y. (2002). Analysis of change order markup allowances on stipulated price building contracts. Cost Engineering, AACE, 44(1): 28-31.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2001). Activity-based job costing for integrating estimating, scheduling, and cost control. Cost Engineering, AACE, 43(8): 23-32.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Sun, Zhuo. (2001). A fuzzy expert system for design performance prediction and evaluation. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 28(1): 1-25.

  Knight, Karla, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2000). A preliminary study of the factors affecting the cost escalation of construction projects. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 27(1): 73-83.

  Fayek, Aminah, Ghoshal, Indrani, and AbouRizk, Simaan. (1999). A survey of the bidding practices of Canadian civil engineering construction contractors. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, CSCE, 26(1): 1-13.

  Fayek, Aminah. (1999). Validation and suitability in practice of a competitive bidding strategy model based on fuzzy set theory. Control and Intelligent Systems, International Association of Science and Technology for Development, 26(2): 64-71.

  Fayek, Aminah, Young, David M., and Duffield, Colin F. (1998). A survey of tendering practices in the Australian construction industry. Engineering Management Journal, American Society for Engineering Management, 10(4): 29-34.

  Fayek, Aminah. (1998). Competitive bidding strategy model and software system for bid preparation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 124(1): 1-10.

  Fayek, A., Duffield, C.F., and Young, D.M. (1994). A review of commercially available cost-estimating software systems for the construction industry. Engineering Management Journal, American Society for Engineering Management, 6(4): 23-34.

  Russell, A.D., and Fayek, A. (1994). Automated corrective action selection assistant. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 120(1): 11-33.

Editorships

  Rankin, J, and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). Guest Co-Editors. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Special Issue on Construction Engineering and Management, CSCE, 39(9).

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Hampson, K. (2009). Editors. Leveraging Innovation for Sustainable Construction, Proceedings of the CIB Task Group 58: Clients and Construction Innovation Workshop, NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Construction Engineering and Management, Edmonton, AB, ISBN 978-1-55195-250-5.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2006). CSCE Canadian Civil Engineer. Special Issue on Benchmarking in Construction.

  Ariaratnam, S.T., and Fayek, A. Editors. (1998). Bridging the Gap: Forging Partnerships Between Industry and Universities: Proceedings, 5th Canadian Construction Research Forum, NSERC/Alberta Construction Industry Research Chair, Edmonton, AB, ISBN 1-55195-092-8.

Other Refereed Contributions

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Hampson, K. (2009). Innovation and sustainability. In Leveraging Innovation for Sustainable Construction, Proceedings of the CIB Task Group 58: Clients and Construction Innovation Workshop, Fayek, A. Robinson, Hampson, K. eds., NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Construction Engineering and Management, Edmonton, AB, Chapter 1, pp. 1-4.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and AbouRizk, S.M. (2009). Using fuzzy logic and simulation technology to deliver innovation to the Canadian construction industry: a university-industry collaborative model. In Leveraging Innovation for Sustainable Construction, Proceedings of the CIB Task Group 58: Clients and Construction Innovation Workshop, Fayek, A. Robinson, Hampson, K. eds., NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Construction Engineering and Management, Edmonton, AB, Chapter 4, pp. 33-48.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Rankin, J.H., Tromposch, E. (2008). Client driven performance improvement strategies for the construction industry: development and implementation challenges. In Clients Driving Innovation, Brandon, P., Lu, S.L. eds., Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK, Chapter 20, pp. 203-215.

  Mahabir, C., Robichaud, C., Hicks, F., Fayek, A. Robinson. (2008). Regression and fuzzy logic based ice jam flood forecasting. In Cold Region Atmospheric and Hydrologic Studies: the Mackenzie GEWEX Experience, Vol. II: Hydrologic Processes, Woo, M. ed., Springer, Chapter 16, pp. 307-325.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2005). Results of a Survey of Performance Deviations on Major Industrial Construction Projects in Alberta (1990-2003). Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Construction Industry Performance – Measurement and Benchmarking Sub-committee, Edmonton, Alberta, Spring, 81 pp. (refereed technical report).

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Dissanayake, Manjula, and Campero, Oswaldo. (2003). Executive Summary: Measuring and Classifying Construction Field Rework: A Pilot Study. Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Rework Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May, 14 pp. (refereed technical report).

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Shaheen, Ahmed, and Oduba, Ayo. (2002). Effective Integration of Apprentices: A Pilot Study. Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, May, 26 pp. (refereed technical report).

  Fayek, A., Duffield, C.F., and Young, D.M. (1993). Computerised Cost Estimating Systems for the Construction Industry. ACADS Limited and The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, ISBN 0 7325 0630 1 (refereed book).

Full Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings

  Raoufi, M., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Gellatly, I. (2016). A Fuzzy Aggregation Method for Measuring Construction Crew Motivation. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 31-June 2: 1-10.

  Daoud, A.O., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Fu, Z. (2016). Framework for Assessing the Impact of Construction Research and Development on the Construction Industry and Academia. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 31-June 2: 1-10.

  Siraj, N.B., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2016). Fuzzy System Dynamics for Modeling Construction Risk Management. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 31-June 2: 1-10.

  Elbarkouky, M.M.G., Siraj, N.B., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). Fuzzy Contingency Determinator©: A Fuzzy Arithmetic-based Risk Analysis Tool for Construction Projects. Proceedings, NAFIPS 2015 Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, Redmond, WA, August 17-19: 1-6.

  Raoufi, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). Integrating Fuzzy Logic and Agent-based Modeling for Assessing Construction Crew Behavior. Proceedings, NAFIPS 2015 Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, Redmond, WA, August 17-19: 1-6.

  Gerami Seresht, N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). Application of Fuzzy Logic Integrated with System Dynamics in Construction Modeling. Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) 5th International/11th Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, BC, June 8-12: CON-50-1 – CON-50-10.

  Raoufi, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). Identifying Factors Affecting Motivation of Construction Crew Workers. Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) 5th International/11th Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, BC, June 8-12: CON-11-1 – CON-11-10.

  Golbachi, A., Han, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). An Application of Fuzzy Ergonomic Assessment for Human Motion Analysis in Modular Construction. Proceedings, 2015 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit & 1st International Conference on the Industrialization of Construction (ICIC), Edmonton, Alberta, May 19-21: 8 pp.

  Tsehayae, A.A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2014). Data-Driven Approaches to Discovering Knowledge Gaps Related to Factors Affecting Construction Labor Productivity. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, Atlanta, Georgia, May 19-21: 837-846.

  Omar, M.N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2014). A Framework for Identifying and Measuring Competencies and Performance Indicators for Construction Projects. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, Atlanta, Georgia, May 19-21: 2043-2052.

  Sadeghi, N., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Mosayebi, S. P. (2013). Developing a Fuzzy Discrete Event Simulation Framework within a Traditional Simulation Engine. Proceedings, IFSA-NAFIPS Joint Congress 2013: International Fuzzy Systems Association World Congress and North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society Annual Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, June 24-28, 2013, 5 pp.

  Tsehayae, A., Pedrycz, W. and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2013). Application of granular fuzzy modeling for abstracting labour productivity knowledge bases. Proceedings, IFSA-NAFIPS Joint Congress 2013: International Fuzzy Systems Association World Congress and North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society Annual Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, June 24-28, 2013, 6 pp.

  Shams, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2013). A proposed approach for construction project cost risk analysis using influence diagrams. Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) 2013 Annual Conference/4th International Construction Specialty Conference, Montral, Quebec, May 29-June 1, 2013, CON-15-1 – CON-15-10.

  Omar, M. and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2013). A framework for measuring the impact of project management practices on construction labour productivity. Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) 2013 Annual Conference/4th International Construction Specialty Conference, Montreal, Quebec, May 29-June 1, 2013, CON-14-1 – CON-14-10.

  Ahn, S., Gellatly, I. R., Lee, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2013). Survey of social factors of construction workers’ absence behavior. Proceedings, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) 2013 Annual Conference/4th International Construction Specialty Conference, Montreal, Quebec, May 29-June 1, 2013, CON-183-1 – CON-183-7.

  Tsehayae, A.A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). Modeling construction labour productivity using fuzzy logic and exploring the use of fuzzy hybrid techniques. Proceedings, NAFIPS 2012: 31st Annual Meeting of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, Berkeley, California, August 6-8, 2012, 6 pp.

  Tsehayae, A.A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). A research framework for work sampling and its application in developing comparative direct and support activity proportions for different trades. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, Indiana, May 21-23, 10 pp.

  Peng, J., Fayek, A. Robinson, Mohamed, A., and Kennett, C. (2012). Exploring the impact of WorkFace Planning on labour productivity variance mitigation on industrial construction projects: a mathematical framework. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, Indiana, May 21-23, 10 pp.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Adaptive learning framework for fuzzy expert systems for construction applications. Proceedings, 3rd International/9th Construction Specialty Conference, CSCE, Ottawa, Ont., June 14-17: CN-006-1-CN-006-11.

  Sadeghi, N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). A fuzzy-based approach for proactive scheduling of construction projects. Proceedings, 3rd International/9th Construction Specialty Conference, CSCE, Ottawa, Ont., June 14-17: CN-007-1-CN-007-11.

  Nasir, H., Haas, C., Fayek, A. Robinson, Forgues, D., Rankin, J., and Ruwanpura, J. (2011). Development and implementation of a construction performance and productivity benchmarking program. Proceedings, 3rd International/9th Construction Specialty Conference, CSCE, Ottawa, Ont., June 14-17: CN-020-1-CN-020-10.

  Zhao, L., Hicks, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). River breakup forecasting by hydro-meteorological data. Proceedings, 20th Canadian Hydrotechnical Conference, CSCE, Ottawa, Ont., June 14-17: HY-048-1-HY-048-11.

  AbouRizk, S., Hague, S., Mohamed, Y., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). An HLA-based bidding game with intelligent virtual player. Proceedings, 2010 Winter Simulation Conference, IEEE, Baltimore, Maryland, December 5-8, 2010, pp. 3056-3068.

  Abdelgawad, M., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Martinez, F. (2010). Quantitative assessment of horizontal directional drilling project risk using fuzzy fault tree analysis. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, Banff, AB, May 8-10, Vol. 2: 1274-1283.

  Elbarkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Assessment of responsibilities of project teams for owner managing contractor tasks - a fuzzy consensus approach. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, Banff, AB, May 8-10, Vol. 2: 849-858.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Developing a framework for construction contractor qualification for surety bonding. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, Banff, AB, May 8-10, Vol. 2: 899-908.

  Abourizk, H., Lee, S., Gellatly, I.R., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Understanding withdrawal behavior in the construction industry. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, Banff, AB, May 8-10, 2010, Vol. 1: 809-816.

  Zhao, L., Hicks, F., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Kovachis, N. (2010). Forecasting the onset of breakup using artificial neural networks. Proceedings, 20th IAHR International Symposium on Ice, Lahti, Finland, June 14-18, 2010, 11 pp.

  Marsh, K., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Development of a fuzzy expert system for surety underwriting. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Congress, Seattle, Washington, April 5-7, 2009, Vol. 1: 219-228.

  Elbarkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Building a roles and responsibilities structure for project owners in a managing contractor model using the concept of fuzzy consensus. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 2nd International/8th Construction Specialty Conference, St. John's, NFLD, May 27-30, 2009, 11 pp.

  Elbarkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Developing a project management structure for the roles and responsibilities of the owner in a managing contractor project delivery model. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 2nd International/8th Construction Specialty Conference, St. John's, NFLD, May 27-30, 2009, 11 pp.

  Zhao, L., Hicks, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Long lead forecasting of peak flow during breakup using fuzzy logic. Proc. 15th Workshop on the Hydraulics of Ice Covered Rivers, Canadian Geophysical Union - Hydrology Section, Comm. on River Ice Processes and the Environment, St. John's, NFLD, June 15-17, 2009, pp. 300-315.

  Abourizk, Hala, Lee, S., Gellatly, I.R., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Applying computer simulation technology to study employee withdrawal behaviours within the construction industry. Proceedings, 16th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Banff, AB, August 9-11, 2009, 6 pp.

  Sadeghi, N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2008). A framework for simulating industrial construction processes. Proceedings, 2008 Winter Simulation Conference, IEEE, Miami, Florida, December 7-10, 2008, pp. 2396-2401.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Poveda, C., and Ourdev, I. (2008). A skills development tool for construction trade foreman: a pilot study. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, International Construction Innovation Forum, Quebec City, Quebec, June 10-13, 2008, 10 pp.

  Abdel Gawad, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2008). Comparison of risk analysis techniques for capital construction projects. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, International Construction Innovation Forum, Quebec City, Quebec, June 10-13, 2008, 10 pp.

  Nasir, H., Dorji, U., Attalla, M., Rankin, J., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Haas, C. (2008). Studies in construction performance benchmarking in Canada. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, International Construction Innovation Forum, Quebec City, Quebec, June 10-13, 2008, 10 pp.

  Dissanayake, M., Fayek, A. Robinson. (2007). XCOPE: A computer system for explaining construction performance. Proceedings, 2007 ASCE Construction Research Congress, ASCE, CIB, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, May 6-8, 9 pp.

  Dissanayake, M., Fayek, A. Robinson. (2007). Assigning membership in fuzzy set analysis for construction management applications. Proceedings, 2007 ASCE Construction Research Congress, ASCE, CIB, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, May 6-8, 9 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Marsh, Krista. (2006). A decision-making model for surety underwriters in the construction industry based on fuzzy expert systems. Proceedings, ISCCBE, ASCE, DMUCE, and CIB Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Que., June 14-16, 10 pp.

  Dissanayake, Manjula, Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2006). Issues and challenges of construction performance diagnostic modeling. Proceedings, ISCCBE, ASCE, DMUCE, and CIB Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Que., June 14-16, 10 pp.

  Dissanayake, Manjula, Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2006). Qualitative knowledge acquisition and representation for construction performance diagnosis. Proceedings, ISCCBE, ASCE, DMUCE, and CIB Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Que., June 14-16, 10 pp.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Rowan, D., Revay, S., and Mousseau, D. (2006). Relating key factors to the performance of industrial construction mega projects. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 1st International Construction Specialty Conference, Calgary, AB, May 23-26, 9 pp.

  Mahabir, C., Hicks, F.E., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2005). Neuro-fuzzy logic model for breakup forecasting at Fort McMurray, AB. Proceedings, 13th Workshop on the Hydraulics of Ice Covered Rivers, Canadian Geophysical Union – Hydrology Section, Committee on River Ice Processes and the Environment, Hanover, NH, September 15-16, pp. 56-68.

  Dissanayake, Manjula, Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Russell, Alan D., and Pedrycz, W. (2005). A hybrid neural network for predicting construction labour productivity. Proceedings, ASCE 2005 International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Cancun, Mexico, July 12-15, 12 pp.

  Shaheen, Ahmed A., Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Abourizk, S.M. (2005). A methodology for modeling TBM advance rates in soft ground soils in simulation models. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 6th Construction Specialty Conference, Toronto, Ont., June 2-4, 10 pp.

  Shaheen, Ahmed A., Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Abourizk, S.M. (2005). A framework for integrating fuzzy expert systems and discrete event simulation. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Institute 2005 Construction Research Congress, San Diego, California, April 5-7, 11 pp.

  Russell, A.D., Udaipurwala, A., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Pedrycz, W. (2004). Interpreting data derived from a holistic representation of construction projects. Proceedings, 1st International Conference, World of Construction Project Management, Toronto, Ont., May 27- 28, 2004, 14 pp.

  Mahabir, C., Robichaud, C., Hicks, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2004). Evaluation of ice thickness as a parameter in river break-up forecast modeling. Proceedings, 1st Water and Environment Specialty Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Saskatoon, Sask., June 2-5, 2004, 10 pp.

  Dissanayake, Manjula, Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Campero, Oswaldo, and Wolf, Hans. (2003). Measuring and classifying construction field rework: a pilot study. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 5th Construction Specialty Conference, Moncton, N.B., June 4-7, 2003, published on CD-ROM, 7 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Oduba, Ayo, and Shaheen, Ahmed. (2003). Measuring apprentice effectiveness in an industrial construction setting. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Council 2003 Construction Research Congress, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 19-21, 2003, published on CD-ROM, 7 pp.

  Dissanayake, Manjula, Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Wolf, Hans, and Van Tol, Anthony. (2003). Developing a standard approach for construction field rework assessment. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Research Council 2003 Construction Research Congress, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 19-21, 2003, published on CD-ROM, 8 pp.

  Mahabir, C., Hicks, F.E., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2002). Forecasting ice jam risk at Fort McMurray, AB, using fuzzy logic. Proceedings, International Association for Hydraulic Research, 16th International Symposium on Ice, Dunedin, New Zealand, December 2-6, 2002, pp. 91-98.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Knight, Karla. (2002). An automated model for predicting building project design cost overruns using fuzzy logic. Proceedings, ASCE Specialty Conference on Fully Integrated and Automated Project Processes in Civil Engineering, Blacksburg, Virginia, January 23-25, 2002, pp. 116-124.

  Gue, Kevin, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2002). Automation of scheduling for construction. Proceedings, ASCE Specialty Conference on Fully Integrated and Automated Project Processes in Civil Engineering, Blacksburg, Virginia, January 23-25, 2002, pp. 333-341.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Nkuah, M.Y. (2001). An investigation of industry practices on change order markup allowances. Creative Systems in Structural and Construction Engineering, Proceedings, First International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 24-27, 2001, pp. 269-272.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Sun, Z. (2001). A framework for evaluating design project performance. Creative Systems in Structural and Construction Engineering, Proceedings, First International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 24-27, 2001, pp. 191-194.

  Fayek, Aminah. (2000). An activity-based data acquisition and job costing model: a case study. Proceedings, ASCE Construction Congress VI, Orlando, Florida, February 20-22, 2000, pp. 30-35.

  Fayek, Aminah. (1998). A computer model for markup-size selection using fuzzy set theory. Proceedings, ASCE International Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, Boston, Massachusetts, October 18-21, 1998, pp. 719-729.

  Fayek, A., AbouRizk, S.M. and Boyd, B. (1998). Implementation of automated site data collection with a medium-sized contractor. Proceedings, ASCE International Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, Boston, Massachusetts, October 18-21, 1998, pp. 454-456.

  Fayek, A., AbouRizk, S.M., and Hague, S. (1998). A prototype rule-based expert system for diagnosing problems on the construction site. Proceedings of the First International Conference on New Information Technologies for Decision Making in Civil Engineering, Montreal, Quebec, October 11-13, 1998, Vol. 2, pp. 1151-1162.

  Fayek, Aminah. (1997). A competitive tendering strategy model and software system based on fuzzy set theory. Proceedings, Intelligent Information Systems, International Association of Science and Technology for Development, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, December 8-10, 1997. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Press, pp. 236-240.

  Fayek, A., Duffield, C.F., and Young, D.M. (1995). The design and implementation of an integrated computer-aided estimating and tendering system that utilises fuzzy logic. Building for the 21st Century: Proceedings of the Fifth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, Surfers' Paradise, Australia, July 25-27, 1995, Vol. 1, pp. 859-864.

  Fayek, A., Duffield, C.F., and Young, D.M. (1994). The evolution of computerised cost estimating practices in the construction industry. Fourth International Conference on Engineering Management, Melbourne, Australia, April 10-12, 1994, pp. 163-166.

Full Papers in Non-refereed Conference Proceedings

  Abourizk, H., Lee, S., Gellatly, I.R., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Applying computer simulation technology to study employee withdrawal behaviours within the construction industry. Proceedings, 16th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Banff, AB, August 9-11, 2009, 6 pp.

  Dissanayake, Manjula, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2005). Automating Construction Performance Diagnosis. Graduate Student Competition. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 6th Construction Specialty Conference, Toronto, Ont., June 2-4, 5 pp. (Awarded First Place)

  Dissanayake, G.M., Chen, L., Pedrycz, W., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Russell, A.D. (2004). Fuzzy logic modeling of causal relationships - case study: reasoning about construction performance. Proc., 23rd International Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, Banff, AB, June 27-30, 2004, 6 pp.

  Mahabir, C., Hicks. F., Robichaud, C. and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2003). Towards a river breakup forecast system for the Athabasca River at Fort McMurray, AB. Proceedings, 12th Workshop on the Hydraulics of Ice Covered Rivers, Canadian Geophysical Union – Hydrology Section, Committee on River Ice Processes and the Environment, Edmonton, Alberta, June 19-20, 2003, pp. 223-240.

  Gue, Kevin, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2001). Development of a project based fuzzy expert system for improving construction scheduling. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 4th Construction Specialty Conference, Victoria, B.C., May 30-June 2, 2001, Vol. 1, C18, 7 pp.

  Knight, Karla, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2001). A fuzzy logic tool for predicting design cost overruns. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 4th Construction Specialty Conference, Victoria, B.C., May 30-June 2, 2001, Vol. 2, C32, 6 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2000). Developing a fuzzy reasoning approach for construction project control. Proceedings, 2000 NSF Design and Manufacturing Research Conference, NSERC and NSF, Vancouver, B.C., January 3-6, 2000, published on CD-ROM, 8 pp.

  Hicks, Faye, and Fayek, Aminah. (1999). Design considerations for the use of ice as a construction platform. Proceedings of the 10th Workshop on the Hydraulics of Ice Covered Rivers, Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 8-11, 1999, pp. 346-360.

  Fayek, Aminah. (1999). Embedding expert knowledge in the interpretation of project site data. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 3rd Construction Specialty Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan, June 2-5, 1999, Vol. 3, pp. 259-268.

  Fayek, Aminah (1997). PRESTTO: A project estimating and tendering software system that utilizes fuzzy set theory. Proceedings, CSCE Annual Conference, 2nd Construction Specialty Conference, Sherbrooke, Quebec, May 27-30, 1997, Vol. 2, pp. 205-214.

Invited Full Papers

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Mercier, David. (2001). Manpower recruitment and training on mega projects. Proceedings, 8th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Construction Research Institute of Canada (CRIC) and NSERC/Alberta Construction Industry Research Chair, Kananaskis, Alberta, September 6-8, 2001, published on CD-Rom, 8 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2000). A methodology to examine the effective utilization of apprentices in the industrial construction sector. Proceedings, 7th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, CRIC and NSERC/Alberta Construction Industry Research Chair, Edmonton, Alberta, September 17-18, 2000, pp. 173-183.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, and Russell, Alan. (1999). Benefiting from detailed case studies of construction projects. Proceedings, 6th Canadian Construction Research Forum, CRIC and NSERC/Alberta Construction Industry Research Chair, Edmonton, Alberta, October 24-24, 1999, pp. 81-100.

Invited Lectures and Workshops

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and panelist. (2015). Working with Industry Workshop, Natural Sciences and Engineering Grant Assist Program, Office of the Vice-President (Research), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, November 30, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2015). Career Paths of Tradespeople in the Alberta Construction Industry: Implications for Workforce Development, Alberta Construction Workforce Industry Contributor Group Meeting, Workforce Strategies Division, Jobs, Skills, Training & Labour, Government of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, November 10, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2015). COAA Research Partnership with University of Alberta, Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Board of Directors Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, November 10, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and panelist. (2015). Grad School Night – Invest in Yourself Today for a More Rewarding Career, Canadian Graduate Engineering Consortium Forum and Recruiting event, Edmonton, Alberta, September 29, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited workshop speaker. (2015). Connecting Real World Challenges with R&D Solutions, Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Construction Best Practices XXIII Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, May 12-13, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited keynote speaker. (2015). Research and Innovation in Construction: Challenges and Opportunities, Construction Industry Workshop: Instilling a New Culture of Innovation in Canada, Canadian Construction Innovations and University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, April 28-29, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited workshop speaker. (2015). Productivity and Performance: Assessing the Organization and its Work Execution, Innovation in Construction: Forum 2015, 21st Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Edmonton, Alberta, April 15-16, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2015). Merit Research Partnership with University of Alberta, Merit Contractors Association Board of Directors Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, February 23, 2015.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited workshop speaker. (2014). Fuzzy Logic, Clear Results: Capturing Human Experience to Model and Predict Construction Project Competencies and Performance, Innovation in Construction: Forum 2014, 20th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Edmonton, Alberta, June 4-5, 2014.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Tsehayae, A.A., and Omar, M.N.. Invited workshop speaker. (2014). Connecting Real World Challenges with R&D Solutions, Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Construction Best Practices XXII Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, May 13-14, 2014.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Tsehayae, A.A. Invited speaker. (2014). Talent, Research and Innovation: Building the Story of Excellence, University of Alberta and Cenovus Energy Deputy Minister, Business and Community Leaders Dinner, Hosted by University of Alberta and Cenovus Energy, Edmonton, Alberta, March 20, 2014.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2014). Getting Published, Engineering Faculty Forum, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, March 11, 2014.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2014). Labour Productivity Analysis and Modeling: Overview and Methodology, Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Productivity Committee Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, February 12, 2014.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2013). COAA Research Partnership with University of Alberta, Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Board of Directors Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, November 13, 2013.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited workshop speaker. (2013). Labour Productivity Analysis and Modeling: Overview and Methodology, Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Construction Best Practices Conference XXI, Edmonton, Alberta, May 14-15, 2013.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2013). Building Trades of Alberta Partnership with University of Alberta: 2012-2016, Building Trades of Alberta Board of Directors Meeting, Red Deer, Alberta, May 16, 2013.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2013). Effective Communication Strategies, WorleyParsons Workshop on Effective Communications, sponsored by WorleyParsons and WinSETT (Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology) Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, May 7, 2013.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2013). Labour Productivity Analysis and Modeling: Overview and Methodology, Tripartite Alliance on Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor Designation meeting, Calgary, Alberta, April 18, 2013.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and panelist. (2013). Partners in Innovation: A Celebration of the NSERC Industrial Research Chairs Program, Hosted by University of Alberta in conjunction with American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, February 15, 2013.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and panelist. (2012). Partners in Innovation: A Celebration of the NSERC Industrial Research Chairs Program, Hosted by University of Alberta, Ottawa, Ontario, October 2, 2012.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and panelist. (2012). Recruiting and Retaining Women and Underrepresented Minorities in Construction Engineering and Management, 2012 Construction Research Congress, West Lafayette, Indiana, May 21, 2012.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2012). Labour Productivity: Why, What, and How?, 18th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Edmonton, Alberta, May 10, 2012.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2012). COAA Research Partnership with University of Alberta, Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Board of Directors Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, April 11, 2012.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. (2012). Aecon Research Partnership with University of Alberta, Aecon Technical Services Summit, Edmonton, Alberta, January 27, 2012.

  Shams, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Construction trades foreman skills development tool, 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, August 18, 2011.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Capturing expertise in the construction industry using fuzzy logic, 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, July 21, 2011.

  Omar, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Construction workforce absenteeism tracking tool, 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, July 14, 2011.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). SuretyAssist©: a software tool for contractor prequalification, 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, July 7, 2011.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Practical performance improvement tools, 2011 Open House, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, June 27, 2011.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). A decision support system for contractor prequalification for surety bonding. 2nd Canadian Graduate Student Colloquium on Computer-Assisted Construction Technologies (CCT), Ottawa, Ont., June 13-14, 2011.

  Sadeghi, N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. 2011. Fuzzy simulation for robust scheduling of construction projects. 2nd Canadian Graduate Student Colloquium on Computer-Assisted Construction Technologies (CCT), Ottawa, Ont., June 13-14, 2011.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Practical performance improvement tools. 2011 Open House, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, June 27, 2011.

  AWAD, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). A decision support system for contractor prequalification for surety bonding. 2011 Open House, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, June 27, 2011.

  Omar, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Absenteeism tracking and management tool for Alberta industrial construction projects. 2011 Open House, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, June 27, 2011.

  Poveda, C., Shams, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). A skills development tool for construction trades foremen. 2011 Open House, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, June 27, 2011.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). SuretyAssist: a software tool for contractor prequalification. 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, July 7, 2011.

  Omar, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Construction workforce absenteeism tracking tool. 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, July 14, 2011.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Capturing expertise in the construction industry using fuzzy logic. 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, July 21, 2011.

  Shams, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Construction trades foreman skills development tool. 2011 Summer Workshop Series, Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, August 18, 2011.

  Abdelgawad, M., Martinez, F., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). FMEA, Fault Trees, and Event Trees: Application to the Construction Industry, 17th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Banff, Alberta, May 11, 2010.

  Awad, M., Smith, J., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Evaluation of Contractor, Project, and Contractual Risks for Surety Bonding, 17th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Banff, Alberta, May 11, 2010.

  Elbarkouky, M., Volschenk, D., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Determining the Roles and Responsibilities of Project Teams Using Expert Judgment to Reach Consensus, 17th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Banff, Alberta, May 11, 2010.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Lee, S., and Salehi Sichani, M. Invited workshop speaker. (2009). A Pilot Study to Develop an Absenteeism Tracking and Management Tool for Alberta Industrial Construction Projects, Construction Owners Association of Alberta Construction Best Practices XVII Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, May 19-20, 2009.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2009). Strategies for Improving Construction Labour Productivity, Ontario Construction Secretariat Tripartite Conference, Huntsville, Ontario, July 26-28, 2009.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2009). Research Towards Industry Best Practices: A Pilot Study to Develop an Absenteeism Tracking Tool for Industrial Construction Projects, 16th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Banff, Alberta, August 9-11, 2009.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and panel. (2008). Skills Development Tool for Construction Trades Foremen: Addressing Supervisory Training and Development, Skill Shortages - The Supervisory Crunch, National Construction Labour Relations Alliance Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario, September 15-16, 2008.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited workshop speaker. (2008). Risk Analysis for Construction Projects: Introduction and & Use of Fuzzy Logic in Risk Analysis, Risk Analysis Workshop: Managing Risk in Transportation Projects, C-TEP and NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Construction Engineering and Management, Edmonton, Alberta, May 14-15, 2008.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited workshop speaker. (2008). Skills Development Tool for Construction Trades Foremen, Construction Owners Association of Alberta Construction Best Practices XVI Forum, Edmonton, Alberta, May 20-21, 2008.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2008). Skills Development Tool for Construction Trades Foremen: Addressing Supervisory Training and Development, 15th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Edmonton, Alberta, August 11-12, 2008.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2008). Fuzzy Logic for Modeling Expert Knowledge in Construction, 15th Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, Edmonton, Alberta, August 11-12, 2008.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2008). Construction Labour Productivity in the Workplace, 5th Annual Boilermaker Eastern Canadian Tripartite Conference, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, August 19-21, 2008.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2007). Introduction to Fuzzy Logic in Construction, Canadian Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Edmonton, Alberta, November 27, 2007.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2005). A Standard Methodology for Measuring and Classifying Construction Field Rework, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Aurora-Edmonton Section, Edmonton, Alberta, September 27, 2005.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and workshop. (2004). A Preliminary Study to Identify and Quantify Productivity Deviations on Heavy Industrial Construction Projects in Alberta, Construction Owners Association of Alberta Best Practices XII Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, May 19 20, 2004.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2004). Research Findings on a Pilot Study to Examine the Effective Integration of Apprentices into the Industrial Construction Sector, Construction Owners Association of Alberta Apprentice Development Plan Workshop, Edmonton, Alberta, January 30, 2004.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (2003). Recommendations for a Best Practice on Measuring and Classifying Construction Field Rework. Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) Best Practices XI Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, May.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and workshop. (2002). Measuring of Apprenticeship Activities, Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association Annual Educational Conference, Calgary, AB, July.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and workshop. (2002). Pilot Study on the Effective Use of Apprentices in the Industrial Construction Sector, Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Conference, Vancouver, BC, June.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker and workshops. (2000-2002). Effective Utilization of Apprentices in the Industrial Construction Sector, COAA Best Practices VIII, IX, X Conferences, Edmonton, Alberta, May.

  Fayek, A. Robinson. Invited speaker. (1999-2005). Annual Canadian Construction Research Forum, 6th to 12th inclusive.

Theses and Technical Reports

  Tsehayae, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2015). Labour Productivity and Crew Efficiency Measures: Data Analysis Results, Labour Productivity Analysis and Modeling, Company E Report on Projects 1 and 2. Technical report submitted to Company E, Edmonton, Alberta, November 6, 81 pp., NSERC IRC SCMD: Productivity/Company E Projects 1 and 2/Work Sampling and Productivity Data Analysis Report/2015–TD01.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Survey Results of General Contractors Surety Prequalification: Criteria Weighting. Technical Report, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/Surety Bonding-2011/1, Edmonton, Alberta, February 2011, 34 pp.

  Peng, J., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Exploring the Impact of WorkFace Planning on Productivity and Cost Performance: Progress Report #1. Technical Report submitted to Aecon Industrial, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/Aecon-WFP-2011/1, Edmonton, Alberta, July 2011, 14 pp.

  Tsehayae, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Work Condition and Productivity Survey Analysis. Technical Report submitted to Suncor Energy, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/SC-2011/1, Edmonton, Alberta, July 2011, 46 pp.

  Mosayebi, P., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2011). Productivity Factors in Pipe Spool Fabrication. Technical Report submitted to Aecon Industrial, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/Aecon-PROD-2011/1, Edmonton, Alberta, August 2011, 29 pp.

  SuretyAssist, V. 1.1. (2011). Software developed to implement surety bonding decision support system. Fayek, A. Robinson, Marsh, K., and Awad, A. Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, June 2011.

  Absenteeism Tracking Tool, V. 2.1. (2011). Software developed to implement Construction Workforce Absenteeism Tracking Tool. Fayek, A. Robinson, and Omar, M. Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, July 2011.

  COAA Foreman Skills Development Tool Template, V. 2.0. (2011). Software developed to implement Skills Development Tool for Construction Trades Foremen. Fayek, A. Robinson, Shams, F., and Poveda, C. Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, August 2011.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Forgues, D., Haas, C., Nasir, H., Ruwanpura, J., and Rankin, J. (2010). Report of Pilot Data Collection Phase. Technical Report submitted to Construction Sector Council (CSC), Ottawa, Ontario, July 2010, 19 pp.

  Elbarkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Comparison of Vendor's Project Turnover Software Packages. Technical Report submitted to Suncor Energy, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/SC-2010/4, Edmonton, Alberta, June 2010, 78 pp.

  Elbarkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Report on Results of Project Turnover Principles and Key Areas Survey. Technical Report submitted to Suncor Energy, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/SC-2010/3, Edmonton, Alberta, June 2010, 24 pp.

  Elbarkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Tools and Enablers of Project Turnover Systems. Technical Report submitted to Suncor Energy, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/SC-2010/2, Edmonton, Alberta, April 2010, 23 pp.

  Elbarkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Preliminary Report on Defining Project Commissioning Activities. Technical Report submitted to Suncor Energy, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/SC-2010/1, Edmonton, Alberta, March 2010, 11 pp.

  Rokni, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2010). Installation and User Manual for Discrete Event Simulation Model for Ledcor Industrial. Technical Report submitted to Ledcor Industrial, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/LED-2010/1, Edmonton, Alberta, March 2010, 25 pp.

  Sadeghi, N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Simulation Model of Module Yard. Technical Report submitted to Lockerbie and Hole, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/LOCK-2009/2, Edmonton, Alberta, November 2009, 19 pp.

  Sadeghi, N., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Simulation Model of Fabrication Shop. Technical Report submitted to Lockerbie and Hole, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/LOCK-2009/1, Edmonton, Alberta, November 2009, 30 pp.

  Fuzzy Reliability Analyzer (FRA). (2009). Software developed for Enbridge Pipelines. Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, October 2009.

  Lee, S., Fayek, A. Robinson, and Salehi Sichani, M. (2009). A Pilot Study to Develop an Absenteeism Tracking Tool for Alberta Industrial Construction Projects. Technical Report submitted to Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA), Absenteeism Subcommittee of Workforce Development Coordinating Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May 2009, 51 pp.

  Absenteeism Tracking Tool. (2009). Software developed for Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA). Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, May 2009.

  Rokni, S., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2009). Shop Spool Fabrication: Developing a Discrete Event Simulation Model for Ledcor Industrial. Technical Report submitted to Ledcor Industrial, NSERC IRC CEM-TR/LED-2009/1, Edmonton, Alberta, April 2009, 50 pp.

  Risk Criticality Analyzer (RCA). (2009). Software developed for Enbridge Pipelines. Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, March 2009

  SuretyAssist. (2008). Software developed for AON Reed Stenhouse and AXA Pacific. Hole School of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, October 2008.

  Marsh, K., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2008). SuretyAssist User Manual. Technical Report submitted to AON Reed Stenhouse and AXA Pacific, HSCE CEM-TR/SuretyAssist 2008, Edmonton, Alberta, October 2008, 20 pp.

  Awad, A., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2008). Setting Productivity Metrics for Benchmarking Program: CSC Performance and Productivity Benchmarking Program. Technical Report submitted to Construction Sector Council (CSC), NSERC IRC CEM-TR/CSC-2008/1, Edmonton, Alberta, October 2008, 44 pp.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, Haas, C., Rankin, J., and Russell, A. (2008). Benchmarking Program Overview. Technical Report submitted to Construction Sector Council (CSC), CSC- CBR Technical Report P1-T12, Ottawa, Ontario, October 2008, 23 pp.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Poveda, C. (2008). A Pilot Study to Develop a Skills Development Tool for Construction Trades Foremen. Technical Report submitted to Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Supervisory Training and Qualifications Subcommittee of Workforce Development Coordinating Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May 2008, 127 pp.

  COAA Foreman Skills Development Tool Template. (2008). Software developed to implement Skills Development Tool for Construction Trades Foremen. Submitted to Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Supervisory Training and Qualifications Subcommittee of Workforce Development Coordinating Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May 2008.

  El Barkouky, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2008). Petro-Canada’s Roles and Responsibilities versus its EPC Contractors in an Owner Managing Contractor (OMC) Project Delivery Model. Technical Report submitted to Petro-Canada Oil Sands Division, NSERC IRC CEM – TR/PC-2008/1, Edmonton, Alberta, July 2008, 108 pp.

  Abdel Gawad, M., and Fayek, A. Robinson. (2007). Risk Analysis and Contingency Estimation: Tools Overview, Analysis and Recommendations. Technical Report submitted to Enbridge Pipelines Inc., NSERC IRC CEM – TR/ENB-2007/1, Edmonton, Alberta, October 2007, 73 pp.

  El-Barkouky, M., Fayek, A. Robinson, Dissanayake, M. (2007). Changing Role of the Owner in a Managing Contractor Model and Impact on Project Management Practices: Literature Review. Technical Report Submitted to Petro-Canada Oil Sands Division, NSERC IRC CEM – TR/PC-2007/1, Edmonton, Alberta, July 2007, 189 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2005). Results of a survey of performance deviations on major industrial construction projects in Alberta (1990-2003). Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Construction Industry Performance – Measurement and Benchmarking Sub-committee, Edmonton, Alberta, Spring, 81 pp. (refereed technical report)

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Dissanayake, Manjula, and Campero, Oswaldo. (2003). Measuring and Classifying Construction Field Rework: A Pilot Study. Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Rework Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May, 168 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Dissanayake, Manjula, and Campero, Oswaldo. (2002). A Pilot Study to Identify and Quantify Field Rework and Its Causes – Progress Report, August 2002. Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Rework Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, August, 36 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Van Tol, Anthony, and Dissanayake, Manjula. (2002). A Pilot Study to Identify and Quantify Field Rework and Its Causes – Quarterly Report 1. Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Rework Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May, 55 pp.

  Fayek, Aminah Robinson, Shaheen, Ahmed, and Oduba, Ayo. (2002). A Pilot Study to Examine the Effective Integration of Apprentices into the Industrial Construction Sector. Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Workforce Development Coordinating Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May, 190 pp.

  Chan, Matthew, and Fayek, Aminah Robinson. (2001). A Preliminary Study of Highway Construction Cost Estimating Practices of Alberta Transportation. Presented to Alberta Transportation and CRIC, 88 pp.

  Fayek, A. Robinson, and Knight, K. (2000). A Proposal to Examine the Effective Utilization of Apprentices in the Industrial Construction Sector. Presented to the Construction Owners Association of Alberta, Workforce Development Coordinating Committee, Edmonton, Alberta, May, 133 pp.

  Gue, K., and Fayek, A. (1999). Report on the University of Alberta’s Study of the Factors Affecting Design Performance. CEM Technical Report CC-99/01, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, 117 pp.

  Fayek, A., and Mao, H. (1998). Improving the Data Collection, Analysis, and Feedback Process for Improved Project Control at Southbend Construction: Report II. Confidential Report, 124 pp.

  Fayek, A., and Mao, H. (1998). Improving the Data Collection, Analysis, and Feedback Process for Improved Project Control at Southbend Construction: Report I. Confidential Report, 108 pp.

  Knight, K., and Fayek, A. (1998). Report on the University of Alberta’s Study of the Factors Affecting Construction Project Costs. CEM Technical Report CC-98/01, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, 46 pp.

  Ghoshal, I., and Fayek, A. (1997). Report on the University of Alberta’s Investigative Study into the Bidding Practices of Canadian Civil Engineering Contractors. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, 110 pp.

  Fayek, A. (1996). A Competitive Estimating and Tendering Strategy Model for Use in the Civil Engineering Construction Industry. Doctor of Philosophy Thesis, supervised by D.M. Young and C.F. Duffield, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 541 pp.

  Fayek, A. (1996). PRESTTO: An Integrated Estimating and Tendering Software System - User Manual. Technical Report No. RR/PROJ MGT/01/96, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

  Fayek, A. (1995). Report on a Survey of the Australian Civil Engineering Construction Industry's Tendering Practices. Technical Report No. RR/PROJ MGT/05/95, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

  Fayek, A. (1995). A Comprehensive Literature Review of Competitive Tendering Strategy Models. Technical Report No. RR/PROJ MGT/04/95, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

  Fayek, A., Duffield, C.F., and Young, D.M. (1993). An Integrated Methodology for Estimating and Tendering Heavy Civil Engineering Projects. Technical Report No. RR/PROJ MGT/12/93, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

  Fayek, A. (1993). Computerised Cost Estimating Systems for the Construction Industry: A Literature Review. Technical Report No. RR/PROJ MGT/06/93, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

  Fayek, A. (1992). An Automated Corrective Action Selection Assistant. Master of Applied Science Thesis, supervised by A.D. Russell, Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., 273 pp.

  Willis, D.H., MacDonald, D.D., and Fayek, A. (1991). Parson's Pond, Newfoundland Harbour Development Hydraulic Model Study. Controlled Technical Report No. CTR-HY-045, The National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Mechanical Engineering, Ottawa, Ontario.

Copyrights

  PRESTTO (Project Estimating and Tendering Tool). Software system for the construction industry for project estimating and bidding. The copyright, dated July 1996, belongs to Aminah Fayek and The University of Melbourne.

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