Journal of Design and Built Environment

An International refereed Journal published since 2005 (Currently indexed by SCOPUS)

Journal of Design and Built Environment (JDBE) is a SCOPUS-indexed and open-access publication by the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya. JDBE publishes original papers and review articles resulting from research in architecture, building engineering, quantity surveys, real estate management and all disciplines related to the built environment.

Journal of Design and Built Environment covers the following topics (but are not limited to):

Urban Design: Development and Management
Sustainable buildings, design, construction and materials
Construction management and technology
Building design, performance and operation
Sustainable Construction and Artificial Landscape
Building Services and Maintenance
Energy and building
Heritage Conservation
System safety and reliability
Indoor environmental quality
Facilities management
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Human interaction with the built environment
Life cycle assessment

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Best Reviewer Award

2024-02-15

The editorial board of Journal of Design and Built Environment (JDBE) acknowledges the invaluable contributions from all reviewers. Peer review is an important stage in the publication process that evaluates the quality and suitability of a scientific publication. To extend the gratitude to the reviewers, the Best Reviewer Award is a recognition given to those outstanding reviewers as listed.

2023 Best Reviewer Award

- Dr. FX Teddy Badai Samodra, Department of Architecture, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia

- Dr. Yap Soon Poh, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya.

- Dr. Iziq Eafifi Bin Ismail, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Special Issue V

Published: 2025-04-09

Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Education for Construction Management Students: The Case of Malaysia

Rumaizah Mohd Nordin, Nurul Salehah Jafri, Juliana Brahim, Otto Fajarianto

1-10

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Wi-Fi Poles in Johor Bahru for Wearable Sensors in Construction Sites and Digital Cities

Anas Ahmed Abdelbagi Hamad, Faridahanim Ahmad, Tsu Yian Lee, Mariah Awang, Mohd Syafiq Syazwan Mustafa, Suhaida Ahmad

11-24

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An Integrated Model for Efficient Defect Management and Improved Service Delivery: A Preliminary Study at Malaysian Polytechnics

Marlya Dahuri, Umawathy Techanamurthy, Noor Aisyah Mokhtar, Afaq Hyder Chohan, Adi Irfan Che Ani

25-38

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Sustainable Construction in Rural Areas: The Advantages of Integrated Building Systems for Affordable Housing

Haryanti Mohd Affandi, Nurul Eizzaty Sohimi, Nik Muhamad Zaki, Mimi Mohaffyza, Noor Azreena Kamaluddin

39-48

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Conceptual Framework of Landscape Physical Quality Assessment: A Review of Challenges and Paradigms for the Malaysian Construction Industry

Noor Syarafina Mohd Fauzi, Mohd Sallehuddin Mat Noor, Roziya Ibrahim, Suhardi Maulan, Padzil@Fadzil Hassan

49-68

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Moment-Rotation Characteristics Prediction Models for Unique Boltless Steel Connections Using Machine Learning

Reventheran Ganasan, Chee Ghuan Tan, Muhammad Naiman Arimi Arifin, Nor Hafizah Ramli Sulong, Mustapha Kamil Omran, Ahmed El-Shafie, Anies Faziehan Zakaria

69-86

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Quantifying Subcontractor Risk Impact on Construction Project Performance

Maranatha Wijayaningtyas, Agung Mahendro, Bayu Teguh Ujianto, Lila Ayu Ratna Winanda

87-100

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A Preliminary Assessment of Facade Integrity and Aesthetic Significance in Early Shophouses of Muar

Saafilah Abd Rahman, Mohammad Ashraf Abdul Rahman, Nuramidah Hamidon, Mohd Faiz Latif, Faridahanim Ahmad, Hassan Ismail

101-111

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Barriers in The Integration of Digital Twins (DTs) And Building Information Modelling (BIM) For Predictive Maintenance in Facility Management

M.F.M Kamal, I. Yin, A.A. S. Muthuveeran, H.M. Affandi, N.M. Nasir

112-125

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Evaluation Thermal Comfort based on PMV and PPD using CBE Tool for Three Non-Air-Conditioned Pre School: A Case Study in Melaka Tengah, Malaysia District Area

Amir Abdullah Muhamad Damanhuri, Nur Nabilah Mohd Ishak, Tee Boon Tuan, Mohd Syafiq Syazwan Mustafa, Abdul Munir Hidayat Syah Lubis, Chang Choo Khean

126-135

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