Pemetaan 70 Tahun Penyelidikan Pengurusan Pembinaan

Rujukan: (Manap & Cheng, 2026) Pemetaan 70 Tahun Penyelidikan Pengurusan Pembinaan Bidang Pengurusan Pembinaan telah berkembang dengan pesat sejak beberapa dekad yang lalu. Dalam artikel saya yang diterbitkan dalam International Journal of Construction Management: Manap, N. & Cheng, M.Y. (2026). Seventy years of construction management research (1954–2026): a global scientometric and bibliometric review of trends, gaps …

Contributing to the Global Knowledge of Construction Management: A Personal Research Milestone

Contributing to the Global Knowledge of Construction Management: A Personal Research Milestone   Recently, I received encouraging news that marks another step in my academic journey. My article titled: “Seventy Years of Construction Management Research (1954–2026): A Global Scientometric and Bibliometric Review of Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions” has been accepted for publication in the …

CIDB Certified Construction Project Manager (Level 6)

Strengthening Construction Project Management Expertise to Support Malaysia’s Construction Industry The construction industry in Malaysia is undergoing significant transformation as it moves towards greater professionalism, sustainability, and improved project governance. In line with this development, I am pleased to share that I have successfully completed the CIDB Certified Construction Project Manager (CCPM) Level 6 programme, …

BIM, Soil Mechanics and Dredging

Wearing Many Hats in Construction Education: BIM, Soil Mechanics, and Dredging This image captures a simple but meaningful part of my academic journey. On my desk are digital BIM models, soil mechanics references, and visual reminders of dredging and coastal works. Together, they represent the subjects I teach and research about, but each stands on …

CIDB Certified BIM Trainer

Official Recognition as CIDB-Certified BIM Trainer I am honoured to have been officially certified as a BIM Modeler (Architecture) – Trainer by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, through the myBIM Centre. This certification formally recognises my professional competency and teaching capability in Building Information Modelling (BIM), specifically in architectural modelling, aligned with national …

From Zero to Hero – My Greatest Academic Legacy

Today I looked at these photos and realised something quietly powerful: This is my real legacy. Not papers.Not citations.Not titles. But people. These are students who once walked into my class unsure of themselves —some shy, some lost, some struggling, some doubting whether they even belonged here. And now look at them. Confident.Smiling.Standing tall.Ready for …