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Bacterial collagen-templated synthesis and assembly of inorganic particles
Authors: Abdali Zahra , Aminzare Masoud , Chow Amy , Dorval Courchesne Noémie-Manuelle 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Collagen has been used as a common template for mineralization and assembly of inorganic particles, because of the special arrangement of its fibrils and the presence of charged residues. Streptococcal bacterial collagen, which is inherently secreted on the surface of Streptococcus pyogenes, has been progressively used as an alternative for type I animal collagen. Bacterial collagen is rich in charged amino acids, which can act as a substrate for the nucleation and growth of inorganic particles. Here, we show that bacterial collagen can be used to nucleate three different inorganic materials: hydroxyapatite crystals, silver nanoparticles, and silica nanoparticles. Collagen/mineral composites show an even distribution of inorganic particles along the collagen fibers, and the particles have a more homogenous size compared with minerals that are formed in the absence of the collagen scaffold. Furthermore, the gelation of silica occurring during mineralization represents a means to produce processable self-standing collagen composites, which is challenging to achieve with bacterial collagen alone. Overall, we highlight the advantage of simply combining bacterial collagen with minerals to expand their applications in the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering, especially for bone regenerative scaffolds.
Advocating the Urban Nexus of Water, Food and Energy through Laguna Lake: The Case of Sta. Rosa
Authors: Deabanico Eden Gay M. , Pinugu Jasmine Nadja 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines is part of the project Integrated Resource Management in Asian Cities: The Urban Nexus commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (GIZ) in a term from 2013-2015. The Urban Nexus was created to tackle issues on the exhaustion of land, food, water, energy, and sanitation caused by the ever-rising Asian population. This is a pressing issue in the local and international scene but due to its immediate accessibility to people, municipalities have the advantage of solving the problems upfront. Still, due to the departmental management system, typical in Asian countries, municipalities have “struggled to make the most of the opportunity” for the community according to World Bank (Ellis, et. al., 2016). Municipalities in Asia are managed through divisions, Sta. Rosa, as an example, has 27 departments, 15 assistant departments and 10 other departments under the office of the mayor (Municipality of Sta. Rosa, 2021). This type of system solves problems under their department as a single, disconnected element thus blurring the impact and interrelationships or nexus of water, food, and energy. This paper adds to the limited studies that analyse the implementation, progress, and measurements of The Urban Nexus. Drawn from a multiple case study approach, results showed that there was no tangible effect of The Urban Nexus project 6 years after its execution, specifically to those who will benefit the most – the informal settler families along Laguna Lake in Sta. Rosa. And because it takes dedication from all levels of the society to participate and perform their roles to achieve the urban nexus, recommendation of the interconnected responsibilities of schools to municipalities are described.
Retrofitting Makerspace: Unifying Outdoor-Indoor activities for Civic Engagement at Sentul Park, Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Ahmad Raziah , Rahman Zainuddin Ab , Nasir Mohamed Anuar Mohamed Ikhwan , Zakaria Muhammad Adam , Mohd. Anuar Nurul Nadhirah 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
A contemporary approach of makerspace that combines art, technology, learning and collaboration has been widely integrated into the 21st-century civic infrastructures. However, it has resembled chiefly the maker movement of indoor spaces compared to outdoor or hybrid indoor-outdoor spaces. Hence, this paper intends to explore the potential of retrofit makerspaces that merges the usage of the outdoors-indoor spaces for civic engagement. The objectives of this paper are threefold: (1) To examine a learning-design partnership in hybrid spaces through community’s engagement; (2) To explore a wide range of creative civic spaces that would foster business start-ups, job opportunities, products, services, and income generation; and (3) To develop a working, learning, and recreational space design concept that is more tactile and outdoor environment-oriented. The primary data was gathered through site observation and participation in the workshops and events at Sentul Park. Limited access to the perimeter of the private areas of Sentul Park became a setback in this study. Thus, the data collected for the inaccessible areas was derived mainly from reports published by the local authority, the site’s developer, and previously published researchers. The three types of retrofitted makerspaces created for education, community, and workplace, which unify the outdoor and indoor spaces, could become a trendsetter and potential platform for future civic engagement in Malaysia. More significant efforts and attention are needed to understand a community’s needs and preferences in the city’s ever-evolving physical and cultural aspect to make makerspaces a new form of civic infrastructure.
The seen and unseen: Exploring place identity of market place in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Raziah , Nasir Mohamed Anuar Mohamed Ikhwan , Rahman Zainuddin Ab , Zakaria Muhammad Adam , Abdullah Jamalunlaili 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe roles of the marketplace in promoting place identity have been the central focus of the UN- Habitat and stakeholders around the globe. The notion of marketplace relating to place identity, place attachment and sense of place have gained attention by Malaysian researchers but much focused on the overt of the marketplaces compared to the covert. This study aims to explore how the seen and unseen elements coexist and enhance place identity. The objective is to discover the influence of overt and covert parameters on marketplace identity through the cultural mapping among four different regions in Peninsular Malaysia. This study employs a qualitative approach through direct non-participant observation and cultural mapping at the four selected marketplaces: Pantai Suri floating market in Tumpat, Kelantan,Pasar Bisikin Penaga, Penang,Pasar Jeramiin Sungai Besar, Selangor andPasar Borneoin Masai, Johor. The overt and covert of each market were carefully observed and mapped, where three substantial outcomes were revealed. First, the social interaction and transaction, social activities and social connectivity at the market portray the covert aspect as vital for place identity. Second, marketplaces have the potentials as dynamic community public spaces to get fresh daily products and promote local heritage and tourism. Third, marketplaces face threats from climate change, pandemic Covid-19, and the diminishing local culture and traditions. In conclusion, the covert and overt of marketplaces should be equally preserved as they become primary components for developing a regional place identity.
A Systematic Literature Review on Rainwater Harvesting Implementation Fidelity
Authors: Suki N M , Latif H M , Zainol H 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Rainwater harvesting has long been introduced as a green approach, followed by numerous established guidelines and policies to encourage its implementation. Policy implementation can be explored by assessing fidelity by utilizing a consensus reporting format and model/ framework. This paper exhibits a systematic review of the literature to synthesize the available knowledge on frameworks ideal for assessing implementation fidelity. PRISMA and forward snowballing technique were used to conduct an advanced search on the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Content analysis was performed primarily to identify the focal area, research questions and methods employed by previous studies that complement the StaRI reporting standard. The findings indicate that there is a scarcity of implementation strategies studies, not only in the built environment field, but also in implementation studies in general. While there are 28 implementation research frameworks/ models that have been used together with StaRi reporting guidelines, only two evaluation frameworks are found to be appropriate to the scope of the current study. The findings provide a basis of knowledge for determining the best framework for assessing fidelity in rainwater harvesting implementation.
Methodology of Classifying and Characterising Architectural Styles of Malay Classical Buildings
Authors: Rj Ab Kadir Tg Anis Qarihah , Jahn Kassim Puteri Shireen , Salleh Elias , Abdullah Alias 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This study attempts to classify and characterise Malay aristocratic architectural styles through the elements and language of its frontages as the guidance of designing, conserving, and identifying Malay rules and languages. It is vital to recognise, bridge and restructure the Malay architectural language, which ruptured historically because of the impact of colonialism. The focus is to find visual and formal similarities distributed within a specific common region of the Malay world which span the years of colonisation between the 1700s to 1930, and overcome the enormous diversity of this typology and phenomena across the region and eras. The historical and cultural mapping of 60 palaces and aristocratic buildings were conducted to classifies the architectural styles based on the visual, language and typological similarities. The studies then argue that the hybrid forms found in the later eras of colonisation represent the Malay stylistic categories. This study aims to identify a standard set of rules or vocabulary that can aid regionally appropriate design and appreciation of the palaces studied through field observations, measured drawings, and surveys of regional palatial and mansion types. This vocabulary will prove helpful to designers, preservationists, conservationists, heritage agencies, historians, academics, and architects. The findings will contribute to developing a formal taxonomy of style that spans traditional to modern and contributes to defining the ‘generic’ and the ‘variant’ in a classification based on archetypes. This can be the initial reference for developing the identity-making of future urbanscape with the essences of the traditional Malay world.
Unauthorised Instructions in Civil Engineering Project: Contributing Factors
Authors: Ismail W N W , Adnan H , Masrom M A N , Baharuddin H E A , Ismail N A A 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The civil engineering project, by its very nature, is a big user of natural resources. Nevertheless, with growing concerns on the climate change and the limit nature of these resources, there is increasing pressure to ensure the implementation of the construction to be completed within the stipulated quality, cost and time. This is due to the severity impacts on the environment it causes in the event that there is prolongation in the construction duration or face abandonment. Hence, this study looks upon the occurrence of unauthorised instructions as it is among the significant factor causing the project problems and delay. This paper aims to investigate the occurrence of unauthorised instruction in civil engineering projects and to determine the significant factors causing it. The data was obtained from professional civil engineers and Grade G7 contractors registered with their respective organisations i.e Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). From 288 questionnaire survey returns, this study determined that the occurrence of unauthorised instructions in civil engineering projects in Malaysia was at a moderate level. There were seven significant factors contributing to it namely poor in complying with the condition of contract, level of understanding condition of contract, ground uncertainty, the familiarity of procurement method used, tight project milestone, clarity of SFoC and project complexity. These seven factors if properly understood and be put more concern by all parties at the onset of every project may ensure the project can be successfully completed on time and eventually could reduce damage to the environment.
Challenges in Conducting Strategic Decisions in Tendering among Contractors in Malaysia.
Authors: Mohd Kamil Abdul `Izz , Mokhtar Badruddin , Saidin Mohamad Tajudin , Ejau Ruth Lua , Zaki Zulkhairy Affandy , Hassan Ahmad Arzlee 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Malaysia’s construction industry is rapidly growing from time to time. The bidding decision of construction projects is a very complex decision-making process which affected by several factors. Usually, to obtain good quality, cost, time, and safety is the primary goal of the construction project, which the contractors will compete in the tendering process to get a project, and most of the construction work in Malaysia was awarded based on competitive tendering. With the limited information and time, the contractor has to decide whether to tender or vice versa. The paper aims to explore the challenges in conducting strategic decisions in tendering among contractors in Malaysia. A set of questionnaires are used to collect the data for the study. The sampling method used in this study was random sampling and quota sampling. The study only focuses on the contractors in Klang Valley as Klang valley is known as the heartland of Malaysia’s industry and commerce. The data was gathered and analysed by using SPSS. The result of this study was in the form of ranking with the mean value as the ranking indicator. As a result of the questionnaire, most respondents agree that the biggest Challenges in conducting strategic decisions in tendering are the need of the contractor to win a project. The contractor must have sufficient data in deciding to tender. Adequate information regarding the project is vital as it acts as a reference for an estimator to estimate the project cost. Estimating is a critical factor that influences the contractor’s success in the tendering and ensures that the contractor can do the work diligently as stated in the contract.
The moderating effect of project complexity on the relationship between organizational controls and cost estimation performance: A conceptual model
Authors: Fazil M W , Lee C K , Tamyez P F M 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Cost overrun in construction projects is high and expected to rise. The improvement of cost estimation performance is vital as it provides a better chance for the construction projects to avoid cost blowouts. In this paper, an extensive literature review is conducted from online databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar which focus on organization controls and its mechanisms to improve cost estimation performance in the construction industry. While many prior studies on cost estimation emphasized investigating cost estimation methods to improve the performance of cost estimation, less attention was given to organizational and project factors. Several studies have explored the effects of organizational control on performance but failed to include project complexity in the relationship between organizational controls and performance. Therefore, this paper conceptualizes the effect of organizational controls on cost estimation performance with project complexity as a moderator. This proposition suggests project complexity has advantages and disadvantages on organizational controls. Each control mechanism has its feature and effectiveness in high complexity projects. Hence, managers should select appropriate control mechanisms, such as input control and output control that have high effectiveness on the performance.
Enhancing Projects’ Sustainability Through Value Management Approach for The Malaysian Construction Industry: A Literature Review
Authors: Yassin Muhammad Shahfarhan , Jaapar Aini , Marhani Mohd Arif 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Recently, the Construction Strategic Plan (CSP) 2021-2025 announced by the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB) highlighted several fundamentals towards achieving sustainable construction. Value management (VM) is one of the best tools that may be used to assist the sustainability success of the Malaysian construction industry. VM is well known to control the time, cost, and quality at once, fulfilling the client’s requirement in the construction industry. However, it is discovered that lack of knowledge, awareness of stakeholders and weak support from the government made it unable to practice VM thoroughly in many construction projects. This article aims to provide the current situation on VM and emphasize its usage in the construction industry in Malaysia. A snowballing method has been used as a research method to gather knowledge on VM from relevant sources such as articles and papers. VM can be implemented by using several techniques and phases to eliminate or reduce the current issues faced by construction projects. This study discovered that the SMART technique is the most compatible technique for a building project as it poses a simple and detailed solution. In addition, it was observed that there is a need for a more specific principle of VM to be adopted for specific construction fields, i.e., residential projects. Systematic training and proper planning are also vital to provide knowledge to the stakeholders to enhance VM incorporation in the Malaysian construction industry. Thus, this paper substantially contributes to a deeper grasp of current literature knowledge and a clearer picture of VM practices that may help our national construction industry in tandem with the foundations outlined by CSP 2021-2025 towards sustainable construction.
Rental Determination Factors of Super Regional Malls in Greater Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Huri Norulelin , Hwa Ting Kien , Ismail Hafiszah , Arif Adibah 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Rental rate is significant benchmarking and decision-making indicator for the banking and retail sectors. Determining accurate rental rates for shopping mall is essential and should be given a high priority. There are many opinions on the factors affecting rental rates for retail spaces in shopping malls. Rental data collected from tenancies show differential rental rates for the same type of tenants even though they are located at the same retail floor. This research aims to determine the factors affecting the rental of retail space of selected super regional shopping malls using secondary rental data obtained from NAPIC which are originally collected from property managers returns. Verifications on the rental data are made to ensure consistency with existing tenants before regression analyses are conducted. Two regression analyses using ENTER and STEPWISE methods are carried out. Out of twenty-eight factors examined only ten factors significantly affect retail rentals of super regional malls. Among the key significant factors are size, mall’s characteristics (KLCC, My Town, IOI City Mall Mid Valley), business category (food and beverage), tenancy period and location of retail outlets (corner, atrium and intermediate). The findings of the research may guide property valuers on the significant factors that affect the rental values of regional shopping malls and may improve real estate investors’ decision making.
A Bibliometric Study of Industry 4.0 in Construction Industry Using Oesterreich and Teuteberg (2016) As A Key Marker
Authors: Mansour Husam , Aminudin Eeydzah , Mansour Tahseen , Binti Zainal Abidin Nur Izie Adiana , Roslan Ahmad Farhan 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This study examines how Industry 4.0 has been discussed in the construction industry and construction management (CM) research over the past four years using Oesterreich and Teuteberg’s (2016) article as a key marker. The techniques adopted in this paper were Bibliometric analysis. Citation, co-citation, and co-occurrence analyses were applied to the articles published between 2016-2019 in the WoS database. This study concluded that most CM research themes had been impacted by Industry 4.0. Also, CM scholars, journal editors, and decision-makers have expressed significant interest in Industry 4.0. Finally, this research has focused on research themes that have been less examined by scholars and have identified areas for future research on how CM literature may benefit from Industry 4.0. Twenty-one main research themes were identified, a co-occurrence network was constructed and examined. The results indicate that there are a sufficient number of references to Industry 4.0 in the themes of management, smart factory, and digitisation. On the other hand, other themes have received less scholarly attention, such as performance, simulation, and supply chain management. Those less explored themes possibly require additional studies.
A Review on Issues Confronted By Safety Team In Managing Safety Practices At Malaysian Construction Industry
Authors: Azil N A S , Jabar I L 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
There are several issues in managing safety practices in Malaysian construction industry which lead to project delay, cost overrun and greatly causes increase in of injuries and accident, not only to workers, but also affected to public nearby. Managing safety practices are widely known as responsibilities of safety team compared to other organizations involved in project management of construction industry. The purpose of this study is to analyze the issues confronted by safety teams in the construction industry in managing safety practices. As a consequence, the researcher has devised two (2) objectives in order to accomplish the study’s purpose; 1) to explore the role of safety team in managing safety practices in construction industry, and, 2) to identify the issues confronted by safety team in managing safety practices in Malaysian construction industry. By focusing on the issue, the safety team will have a better understanding of the situation and will be able to deal with it throughout the construction project. This study provides issues encountered in the Malaysian construction industry when it comes to managing safety practices. The issues recognized will serve as a basis for the safety team and assist them spot unnecessary dangers and risks. The conclusions of this study will raise awareness and assist safety teams in comprehending issues that emerge in the construction industry.