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Nature’s Waste, Tomorrow’s Walls
This video highlights Dr. Norpadzlihatun Manap and her team’s pioneering research on converting palm oil industry by-products such as ash and shells into sustainable, high-performance construction materials. By reimagining waste as a valuable resource, this research supports Malaysia’s circular-economy vision and advances the global movement toward eco-efficient, low-carbon building solutions.
Discover how scientific innovation turns plantation residues into structural strength, bridging the gap between industry waste management and green construction practices.
🎥 Watch how sustainability begins right from the palm plantations to the foundations of our future buildings.
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Buku Sedimen Korekan dalam Industri Pembinaan
Hubungi saya di padzliha@gmail.com jika berhajat ingin membeli buku ini dengan menggunakan diskaun penulis.
* Terpakai sekiranya kuantiti melebihi 10 buah buku dalam satu pesanan
Kursus Pemantapan Ilmu
Alhamdulillah, baru-baru ini Allah swt telah melapangkan rezeki saya dan rakan-rakan seperjuangan dalam bentuk kesihatan, masa dan kesempatan untuk menghadiri dua kursus anjuran UTHM bagi tujuan memantap dan memperkemas ilmu pengetahuan dan kemahiran kami sebagai pensyarah.
World Invention Innovation Contest, South Korea
Kenangan manis semasa kumpulan penyelidik kami berjaya merangkul tiga (3) anugerah penyelidikan di peringkat antarabangsa suatu ketika dahulu. Boleh dapatkan senaskah buku yang mengandungi maklumat tentang produk penyelidikan kami ini di sini: Sedimen Korekan untuk Industri Pembinaan terbitan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Sustainable Materials
Latest research shows that integrating concrete-production performance metrics into the facilities asset management register enables facilities management teams to prioritise interventions, optimise life-cycle costs, and meet organisational sustainability targets. This requires formal data handover from construction/production teams to facilities management and adoption of performance-based procurement. Please refer :
Smith, A., Johnson, B., & Patel, M. (2022). Embodied carbon in concrete production: implications for FM strategies. Sustainability in Built Environments, 8(5), 300–317.
Tan, S. (2025). Life-cycle cost analysis of concrete alternatives in facility management planning. Journal of Sustainable Facilities Management, 5(2), 80–98.
Terima kasih Megajati Academy
Alhamdulillah, dapat berkongsi pengetahuan tidak seberapa di dalam Luncheon Webinar anjuran Megajati Academy. Semoga ada manfaatnya dan beroleh berkah, amin yra.
Outcome-Based Education
Antara tugas saya sebagai Penyelaras Outcome-Based Education (OBE) peringkat fakulti adalah menyelaras program perkongsian ilmu berkenaan OBE bersama ahli-ahli jawatankuasa yang telah dilantik. Alhamdulillah, kami dapat belajar bersama-sama daripada Profesor Dr Erween Abd Rahim yang berpengalaman luas berkenaan OBE. Semoga program ini telah memberikan manfaat kepada semua yang dapat hadir.
VOSViewer
Alhamdulillah, dapat berkongsi pengetahuan bersama rakan-rakan seperjuangan di Kampus UTHM Pagoh berkaitan VOSViewer, sebuah perisian untuk kajian literatur. Semoga ada manfaatnya berkenaan apa yang telah dikongsi buat semua yang dapat hadir.
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
Kenangan bersama sahabat-sahabat yang menerima Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2017. Terima kasih FPTP UTHM atas anugerah berprestij ini. Kami bertiga dahulu ditemuduga bersama untuk memohon kenaikan pangkat DS51. Semoga sahabat-sahabat ini sentiasa berjaya, selamat dan sihat hendaknya.
Meraikan para pelajar
Antara kenangan istimewa saya semasa menjalankan tanggungjawab sebagai Ketua Program Sarjana Sains Pengurusan Teknologi Pembinaan (2018) adalah apabila dapat bersama-sama dengan para pelajar untuk program Potluck MPC bersama Timbalan Dekan Penyelidikan dan Penerbitan FPTP UTHM. Terima kasih kepada TDPP kerana sudi hadir memeriahkan program bersama pelajar dan memberikan kata-kata semangat walaupun program dijalankan di hujung minggu. Terima kasih juga kepada para pelajar kerana dapat bersama-sama di dalam program ini. Semoga semuanya berjaya dalam kerjaya dan kehidupan masing-masing.
Kursus Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PnP)
Gambar-gambar kenangan semasa menghadiri kursus wajib bagi pensyarah iaitu kursus Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PnP) pada tahun 2014. Terima kasih UTHM kerana telah menganjurkan kursus ini kerana ia telah menjadi panduan berguna kepada saya dan rakan-rakan lain semasa melaksanakan tanggungjawab PnP sehinggalah sekarang.
Hari Keluarga JPP 2014
Antara portfolio terawal yang diamanahkan kepada saya oleh Ketua Jabatan selepas saya melapor diri daripada cuti belajar PhD adalah menjadi penyelaras Hari Keluarga jabatan pada tahun 2014. Aktiviti ini berjaya dilangsungkan di Lotus Desaru, Kota Tinggi dengan kehadiran ramai ahli-ahli jabatan bersama keluarga masing-masing – terima kasih atas kehadiran ke program ini. Kepada ahli jawatankuasa hari keluarga JPP 2014 yang termasuklah para penolong jurutera, terima kasih atas kerjasama baik yang telah diberikan dalam usaha penyelarasan aktiviti ini. Kini kami sudahpun berpisah jabatan tapi masih bersama dalam satu fakulti. Gambar-gambar kenangan dibawah ini buat terasa macam baru semalam sahaja saya habis belajar PhD, tapi sebenarnya ia adalah 11 tahun yang lepas. Anak-anak kecil di dalam gambar inipun semuanya sudahpun mula menjengah usia dewasa, saya sendiripun sudah mempunyai anak seorang sekarang. Alhamdulillah. Panjang perjalanan kami semua bersama-sama, daripada bujang, baru berkahwin, beranak kecil, hinggalah anak membesar. Doa saya semoga sahabat-sahabat seperjuangan ini, termasuklah ahli-ahli terbaru ataupun yang sudah dengan haluan sendiri, agar semuanya sihat sentiasa, sejahtera, berbahagia, selamat dan sentosa bersama ahli keluarga. Amin yra.
Promosi MPC di International Construction Week & Kluang Mall
Suka untuk saya berkongsi di sini gambar-gambar kenangan semasa berlangsungnya program MPC@ICW dan MPC@KluangMall. Ini adalah antara program yang telah saya usahakan sebagai Ketua Program Ijazah Sarjana Sains Pengurusan Teknologi Pembinaan (MPC) sebagai cubaan untuk menambah bilangan pelajar. Terima kasih atas sokongan jabatan dan fakulti yang membolehkan kedua-dua program ini berjalan dengan lancar. Laman Facebook MPC yang saya buka dahulu (tapi telah hilang passwordnya) masih boleh diakses buat penawar rindu. Jika ada pembaca yang berminat untuk melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat Ijazah Sarjana Sains dalam bidang Pengurusan Teknologi Pembinaan, bolehlah dapatkan informasi di sini.
Honored to Be Certified as a CIDB Trainer in Architecture
I am proud to share that I have officially been awarded the ‘Sijil Pentauliahan Train-the-Trainer (Architecture)’ by CIDB Malaysia through the myBIM Centre.
This certification, earned from 6–9 May 2025, marks an important milestone in my professional journey, empowering me to share my knowledge, mentor aspiring professionals, and contribute to the growth of the industry.
This achievement validates my skills in delivering impactful training in the field of architecture and Building Information Modelling (BIM), ensuring that learners are equipped not only with technical knowledge but also with the practical skills needed to thrive in the industry.
Why This Matters
In today’s rapidly evolving built environment, BIM is no longer optional, it is a necessity. Being recognized as a certified trainer means I am now better positioned to:
- Conduct structured, effective, and engaging training sessions
- Guide students and professionals in mastering BIM workflows
- Support organizations in adopting BIM practices for greater efficiency and sustainability
Open for Training & Collaboration
With this certification, I am excited to take on opportunities to conduct training, workshops, and seminars in:
- Architecture and design processes
- BIM implementation and workflows
- Industry-ready skill development for students and professionals
If your organization, institution, or team is looking for a certified trainer who can bring both expertise and passion to the learning experience, I would be honored to collaborate.
Let’s connect and explore how we can shape the future of our industry together.
Proud of My Students Representing FPTP, UTHM at RISE2025
One of the proudest moments as a supervisor is seeing my students step up with confidence and professionalism, even when the work they are presenting is not originally their own. Recently, I had the privilege of accompanying two of my students to present their seniors’ research projects, conducted under my supervision, at the international exhibition RISE2025, while the original team was away on industrial training.
Despite the added challenge of mastering and explaining research they did not personally develop, they showcased the projects with clarity, enthusiasm, and a strong grasp of the technical details. This shows not only their adaptability but also their commitment to supporting their peers and representing UTHM with excellence.
I am incredibly proud of the way they carried themselves throughout the event. It takes courage and determination to step into someone else’s shoes and still deliver with such confidence.
To both of you, Hafiz and Trilochana, well done! Wishing you both the very best in your academic journey and future endeavors. May this experience strengthen your skills and inspire you to create groundbreaking projects of your own in the near future.
#ProudSupervisor #UTHM #Teamwork #StudentSuccess #Adaptability #FutureTechnologists
Grateful for the Opportunity to Review for The Ohio State University, US
I am honored to have been invited by The Ohio State University, US, a Public Ivy, to serve as a reviewer for a small grant proposal under the Ohio Sea Grant program. This opportunity not only allows me to contribute my expertise to the evaluation process, but also to support impactful research initiatives that address important environmental and community issues.
The experience of engaging with innovative research ideas from diverse fields is truly inspiring. It reinforces the importance of knowledge sharing and academic collaboration across borders.
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to The Ohio State University for trusting me with this responsibility. I look forward to exploring more avenues for collaboration in the future, whether through joint research projects, academic exchanges, or knowledge-sharing platforms.
Opportunities like this remind me of the power of academia to connect people from different backgrounds, working together toward meaningful change.
Grateful for the Opportunity to Adjudicate a Ph.D. Thesis from India on Soil & Structure
I am deeply honored to have been invited by KLEF (Deemed to be University), India to serve as an external reviewer for the adjudication of a Ph.D. thesis in the Civil Engineering Department.
My sincere thanks to the Additional Controller of Examinations for extending this opportunity and for the trust placed in my expertise. It was truly a privilege to review research of such depth, particularly on the topic of soil and structures, a subject of great significance in advancing sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
This experience not only allowed me to contribute to the scholarly assessment process but also to engage with innovative research ideas that have real-world impact. Academic collaborations like these strengthen the bonds between institutions and foster the exchange of knowledge across borders.
I look forward to future collaborations with KLEF and other esteemed institutions, working together to elevate research quality, nurture young researchers, and push the frontiers of knowledge in civil and environmental engineering.
Once again, thank you for the honor and trust. Here’s to many more fruitful academic exchanges ahead.
