Dr. Al-Hussein is the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in the Industrialization of Building Construction. With extensive education and expertise in construction engineering and management, Dr. Al-Hussein’s research is focused on the industrialization of building construction through the development of modular and offsite construction technologies. His research includes construction automation, 3D- and 4D-modelling, optimizing construction operations, automating design and drafting processes, minimizing construction material waste, reducing CO2 emissions during the construction process, and improving health and safety measures for workers and the public. Dr. Al-Hussein’s recent research initiatives have focused on the industrialization of construction with a focus on building information modelling (BIM), CO2 quantification, alternative energy sources, building performance, urban planning, process improvement in industrialized construction, and ergonomics and safety in the built environment. His work on the optimization of invoice processing for construction organizations has been one of his recent contributions through the application of BIM technology to reduce project time lag and improve communication among stakeholders involved. Dr. Al-Hussein’s research in CO2 emissions quantification and reduction has led to research on alternative energy sources in buildings, including NetZero-energy homes, nano energy storage, and solar photovoltaic technologies in residential construction. Dr. Al-Hussein’s expertise in construction engineering and management has also led to notable contributions in urban planning, such as planning of age-restricted communities, improving the financial sustainability of open space distribution in urban centres, and regional analysis of population aging. His research on process improvement in industrialized construction includes applying lean theory, simulation, and visualization techniques to model work methods and improve productivity for homebuilding operations. Another key area of research is ergonomics, safety, and the built environment, which aims to evaluate the degree of ergonomic hazard posed by construction activities and proposes risk mitigation measures to secure health and safety of workers while improving productivity. Dr. Al Hussein’s research is instrumental in enhancing the industrialization of building construction, improving sustainability measures, and increasing safety and productivity in the built environment

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