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Mohammad B. Hamida
Architectural Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Earlycite article
Published: 01 July 2021 in International Journal of Emergency Services
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Purpose This research presents the applicable international fire code requirements for educational facilities, in a comprehensive manner, and the findings of a case study to assess the level of compliance with these requirements. Design/methodology/approach A review of literature, fire codes and standards was conducted to identify the various sources of fire hazards in educational facilities and the required prevention measures. Accordingly, a code-compliance worksheet for assessing the fire prevention measures was developed. The worksheet included 34 prevention measures. It was implemented in a pharmacy college building, as a case study, to assess the compliance level with the code requirements. Recommendations were developed to improve the level of fire prevention in the case study facility. Findings The implemented worksheet facilitated identifying all the shortcomings in the prevention measures, in a methodological manner. These shortcomings included exceeded travel distance, absence of assembly point, inactive record keeping of fire inspection and maintenance works, deterioration of some extension cords and switches, alteration of some emergency doors, storage of combustibles in some electrical rooms and obstructions of the fire apparatus access road. Practical implications The research provides an assessment tool for fire prevention in educational facilities, which can be used by professionals for a code-compliant inspection. The findings of the case study as an example serve to expand the inspectors' observational significance while reducing subjectivity. Originality/value This research contributes to the educational facilities' context of health and safety domain in the literature. The research classifies the required fire prevention measures for an educational facility, according to the international applicable codes and standards. The case study demonstrates an applicable methodology for assessing the fire prevention measures and requirements.

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Mohammad H. Salaheldin; Mohammad A. Hassanain; Mohammad B. Hamida; Ahmed M. Ibrahim. A code-compliance assessment tool for fire prevention measures in educational facilities. International Journal of Emergency Services 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .

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Mohammad H. Salaheldin, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Mohammad B. Hamida, Ahmed M. Ibrahim. A code-compliance assessment tool for fire prevention measures in educational facilities. International Journal of Emergency Services. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Mohammad H. Salaheldin; Mohammad A. Hassanain; Mohammad B. Hamida; Ahmed M. Ibrahim. 2021. "A code-compliance assessment tool for fire prevention measures in educational facilities." International Journal of Emergency Services ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Earlycite article
Published: 13 April 2021 in International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
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Purpose This paper investigates the current practices of adaptive reuse projects, within the context of architecture, engineering, construction and facilities management (ACE/FM) industries. Design/methodology/approach A mixed research methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques, was followed. Literature review was performed to comprehend various aspects pertaining to building adaptive reuse. Three questionnaire surveys were administered on 90 AEC/FM practitioners, to investigate the current practices of adaptive reuse projects in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire surveys were directed to 30 architects/engineers (A/Es), 30 contractors and 30 facilities managers, respectively, through face-to-face interviews. The qualitative and quantitative findings of each questionnaire survey were analyzed. Recommendations were proposed for each of the professional domains, to enhance the overall AEC/FM performance in future adaptive reuse projects. Findings The findings pointed out the necessity of accurately planning and designing the adaptive reuse in accordance with the spatial, technical, legislative, economic and functional considerations. The findings revealed the significance of contractors' role in conducting effective supervision over the managerial and technical processes during the implementation of the change of use. It also indicated the importance of the facilities managers' role in performing all daily operational activities, to maintain satisfactory performance of the adaptively reused buildings. Originality/value This paper contributes to the relevant literature to the building adaptation, through investigating the perspectives of AEC/FM practitioners on adaptive reuse projects. The findings would enable AEC/FM practitioners to improve their professional practices in future adaptive reuse projects, in an integrated manner.

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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain. Investigation of AEC/FM practices in adaptive reuse projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .

AMA Style

Mohammad B. Hamida, Mohammad A. Hassanain. Investigation of AEC/FM practices in adaptive reuse projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain. 2021. "Investigation of AEC/FM practices in adaptive reuse projects." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Journal article
Published: 27 December 2020 in Sustainability
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The buildings and construction sector accounts for the majority of the energy consumption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). For a sustainable future, energy consumption in the sector should be reduced and existing buildings need to be energy retrofitted. A number of studies present energy retrofitting of residential buildings in KSA; however, there is a lack of studies presenting retrofitting of educational buildings. Thus, the aim of this study is to adopt a BIM-based approach to assess Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) in a prototypical Government-built educational building in Dammam, KSA. The methodology consists of six prime steps, (1) case study data collection, (2) energy auditing, (3) proposing ECMs, (4) BIM model development, (5) energy assessment, and (6) economic assessment. The energy audit revealed several inefficiencies in the building construction and operation and four ECMs were proposed and simulated. It was found that annual energy consumption can be reduced by 22.7% in the educational building, and the investment for the four ECMs is paid back in 2.7 years only. Therefore, implementing the proposed ECMs is a viable option to energy retrofit such educational buildings in the country, and the presented BIM-based approach can be adopted to efficiently conduct the energy retrofitting process.

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Mohammad Hamida; Wahhaj Ahmed; Muhammad Asif; Faris Almaziad. Techno-Economic Assessment of Energy Retrofitting Educational Buildings: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability 2020, 13, 179 .

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Mohammad Hamida, Wahhaj Ahmed, Muhammad Asif, Faris Almaziad. Techno-Economic Assessment of Energy Retrofitting Educational Buildings: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability. 2020; 13 (1):179.

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Mohammad Hamida; Wahhaj Ahmed; Muhammad Asif; Faris Almaziad. 2020. "Techno-Economic Assessment of Energy Retrofitting Educational Buildings: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia." Sustainability 13, no. 1: 179.

Earlycite article
Published: 15 September 2020 in International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
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PurposeThis paper intends to review and assess the factors influencing adaptive reuse of commercial projects, throughout their life cycle, in Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachA mixed approach of literature review, pilot-testing and questionnaire survey was utilized to identify and assess the factors affecting adaptive reuse of commercial projects. Thirty-eight factors were identified and categorized under four groups, corresponding to the key phases of the project life cycle. The questionnaire survey was administered to a targeted group of 90 architecture/engineering, construction and facilities management (AEC/FM) practitioners of building adaptive reuse, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The relative importance index (RII) for each factor was calculated. Three levels of agreement, based on the ranking of the factors, among the respondents were determined.FindingsThe most important factors affecting adaptive reuse of commercial projects are: structural integrity of the building, municipal approval for the land use change, enforcement of safety procedures at the project site, compliance with health and safety measures and accuracy and completeness of the contract documents. A high level of agreement was observed among the three groups of respondents, on the ranking of the factors.Originality/valueThis research expands the body of knowledge, through providing AEC/FM practitioners, with the type, importance and ranking of the influential factors on adaptive reuse of commercial projects, throughout their life cycle.

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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain; Abdul-Mohsen Al-Hammad. Review and assessment of factors affecting adaptive reuse of commercial projects in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 2020, ahead-of-p, 1 .

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Mohammad B. Hamida, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Abdul-Mohsen Al-Hammad. Review and assessment of factors affecting adaptive reuse of commercial projects in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 2020; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.

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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain; Abdul-Mohsen Al-Hammad. 2020. "Review and assessment of factors affecting adaptive reuse of commercial projects in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2020 in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment
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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain. POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF ADAPTIVELY REUSED BUILDINGS: CASE STUDY OF AN OFFICE BUILDING IN SAUDI ARABIA. Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment 2020, 13, 29 -40.

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Mohammad B. Hamida, Mohammad A. Hassanain. POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF ADAPTIVELY REUSED BUILDINGS: CASE STUDY OF AN OFFICE BUILDING IN SAUDI ARABIA. Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment. 2020; 13 (1):29-40.

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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain. 2020. "POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF ADAPTIVELY REUSED BUILDINGS: CASE STUDY OF AN OFFICE BUILDING IN SAUDI ARABIA." Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment 13, no. 1: 29-40.

Articles
Published: 17 October 2019 in Architectural Engineering and Design Management
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This paper presents the development of design guidelines to improve the functional efficiency of academic and research laboratory facilities. The study was carried out in four stages, firstly, key performance indicators for the functional performance of laboratory facilities were identified. Furthermore, the space syntax theory was used to identify the functional performance issues of selected case studies, and a post occupancy evaluation (POE) was also carried out to obtain users’ feedback on these case studies. Finally, design guidelines containing functional elements were assessed through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire survey, and analysed using the Relative Importance Index (RII). Sample drawings based on the guidelines were developed and reviewed by 10 professional architects. The study resulted in 31 design guidelines, grouped into 5 categories, including ‘space’, ‘access/circulation’, ‘building features’, ‘design for disabled users’, and ‘design for flexibility’. The RII values showed that the top three most important design guidelines included ‘ease of identifying emergency or escape route’ (97.78%), ‘additional space for knee and chair space under the benches’ (93.33%), ‘adequate teaching equipment, such as a bookstand and marker board’s storage space for student microscopes, book bags and coats’ (93.33%), and ‘designated office space’ (89.09%). Though design guidelines exist for laboratory facilities. The current study approaches the subject matter through a triangulation of methodologies. It also re-emphasizes the need for research and development to support the evolving requirements of modern laboratory facilities. It has the specific contribution of complementing existing standards and guidelines in the design of laboratory facilities.

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Mohammad A. Hassanain; Muizz O. Sanni-Anibire; Abubakar S. Mahmoud; Mohammad B. Hamida. Design guidelines for the functional efficiency of laboratory facilities. Architectural Engineering and Design Management 2019, 16, 115 -130.

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Mohammad A. Hassanain, Muizz O. Sanni-Anibire, Abubakar S. Mahmoud, Mohammad B. Hamida. Design guidelines for the functional efficiency of laboratory facilities. Architectural Engineering and Design Management. 2019; 16 (2):115-130.

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Mohammad A. Hassanain; Muizz O. Sanni-Anibire; Abubakar S. Mahmoud; Mohammad B. Hamida. 2019. "Design guidelines for the functional efficiency of laboratory facilities." Architectural Engineering and Design Management 16, no. 2: 115-130.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2019 in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment
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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain. FIRE SAFETY IN THE BUILT-ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY IN A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment 2019, 12, 27 -34.

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Mohammad B. Hamida, Mohammad A. Hassanain. FIRE SAFETY IN THE BUILT-ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY IN A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment. 2019; 12 (2):27-34.

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Mohammad B. Hamida; Mohammad A. Hassanain. 2019. "FIRE SAFETY IN THE BUILT-ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY IN A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY." Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment 12, no. 2: 27-34.