Knowledge transfer in on-collocated software architecture development: From the perspective of analysts and software architects by A., Salfarina, A. J., Marzanah, A., Sazly

“…Learning within software development involves the transfer of knowledge between different yet interdependent functional teams.In reality however, these teams often create islands of knowledge due mostly to indistinct flow of knowledge transfer (KT), thus fail to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from each other.Taking the non"collocated software architecture development teams as a challenge, the goal of this study is to investigate the nature of KT that occurs between the analyst and software architect teams in non-collocated software architecture development.Data are collected from semi"structured interviews with 30 respondents consisting of industrial experts ranging from analyst, software architects and project managers.We managed to gather sufficient evidence that proves KT occurs, and successfully characterize the areas of knowledge used and exchanged, the interdependency between teams, the utilization of knowledge, the medium used for KT and finally, the external conditions surrounding KT during non" collocated software architecture development.These findings are useful as they rest a good understanding of KT and its vital elements in non-collocated software architecture development for all prospective researchers and practitioners.…”
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Issue concerning certificate of completion and compliance in housing development projects in peninsular Malaysia by Md Dahlan, Nuarrual Hilal

“…Certificate of Completion and Compliance ('CCC') was introduced by the Government replacing Certificate of Fitness for Occupation ('CF') since 2007.CCC is produced by Principal Submitting Person ('PSP') being normally the professional architect, professional engineer or building draughtsman.The purpose of CCC is to expedite the development process and its approval for housing projects in Peninsular Malaysia and thus can attract investments. …”
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Integrity as the framework for a culture of virtues within university student development continuum by Mohd Ali, Mohd Nizam

“…These are after all the three integral principles of Rukunegara, a document for which its architect commented has long been forgotten despite its corresponding display at the back of each school exercise books. …”
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States' Attitude to International Boundaries and Africa's Challenging Integration: CUES from Pre-1945 Europe by Aboyade, Ariyo Sunday

“…However, it appears that Africans are the architect of the continents low level of integration. …”
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The energy effectiveness and efficiency of green building in Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) by Zullkefle, Intan Norliana, Osman, Wan Nadzri

“…The data was collected by a qualitative method by conducting an interview with senior assistant architect at Jabatan Pembangunan & Penyelenggaraan (JPP) UUM and field observation. …”
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Virtual building visualisation: a system development framework by Faisal Mohamed, Nur Fadziana, Mat Yamin, Fadhilah, Zulkifli, Abdul Nasir, Salleh, Mohd Jaafar

“…Building visualisation based on orthographic drawings has been used as a communication medium for architects to explain their ideas to their clients. …”
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The loser in Selangor by New, Sunday Times

“…THERE is supposedly a chat group involving a few architects working to isolate Pas from the mainstream opposition bloc. …”
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The motivation factors in the provision of green criteria in green building development by Khalid, Mohamad Sukeri, Zakaria, Rozana, Abas, Darul Nafis

“…The Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia’s industry recognised green rating tool for buildings to promote sustainability in the built environment and raise awareness of these issues among relevant stakeholders such as developers, architects, and contractors.This paper highlights motivation factors versus common criteria of green building in the provision of green building development.The assessment of commercial and residential properties under the GBI rating tool is based on six main criteria: energy efficiency, indoor environment quality, sustainable site planning and management, materials and resources, water efficiency and innovation.The data presented in this paper are mainly derived responses to a questionnaire that were completed by architects, engineers, urban planner, contractors and builders, developers and other consultants who is involved in green building development. …”
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The implementation of green building index in Malaysia construction industries by Zaidin, Mohammad Ashraf, Abidin, Rahimi

“…Green Building Index is a green rating tool to promote sustainability and raise awareness among developers, architects, engineers, planners, designers, contractors and the public about environmental issues and our responsibility to the future generations.This research attempts to investigate the implementation of green building index in construction field in Malaysia. …”
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Designing computational grids using best practices in software architechture by Prem, Hema, Raghavan, N.R. Srinivasa

“…This paper elucidates the role that pattern can play in architecting complex systems with specific reference to grid computing. …”
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Designing Computational Grids Using Best Practices in Software Architecture by Prem, Hema, Raghavan, N.R. Srinivasa

“…This paper elucidates the role that pattern can play in architecting complex systems with specific reference to grid computing. …”
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Managing virtual reality in robotics teaching by Mohamad, Noraina, Mohd Yusof, Shahrul Azmi, Che Mat, Ruzinoor

“…Virtual Reality (VR) simulations can be a very powerful tool in the hands of architects,engineers and scientists. With it enhances features it could be a turning point where it gives a new interesting and exciting environment that could motivate students’ learning and interest in particular subjects.The research problem under consideration presented in this paper is important on several theoretical and practical grounds.Physical robot costs thousands of dollars.Many institutions cannot afford to facilitate enough physical robots to cater for all robotics students.Due to this problem, it is necessary to have a virtual robot system for the students to practice on it before actually operating on the real robot.The mission of this system is to make students familiar and understand the task operation of the robot before class, during and after class.The steps involved in achieving the objective were conceptual background studies on robotics teaching, prototype design and development and testing on polytechnic students who took robotics course.The issues concern the statistical data found on testing, costs involved and the relevance of technological developments of VR in robotics teaching were discussed.…”
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Determining housing affordability for young professionals in Klang Valley, Malaysia: Residual income approach by Sohaimi, Nor Suzylah, Abdullah, Alias, Shuid, Syafiee

“…Young professionals in this paper refer to young graduates with at least a Bachelor’s degree and are registered to professional institutions such as the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Malaysian Institute of Architects (MIA), Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP), and Royal Institution of Surveyor Malaysia (RISM). …”
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Implications of technology transfer in the design and construction of load-bearing masonry buildings by Abdullah, Che Sobry, Bahaudin, Ahmad Yusni, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun, Baluch, Nazim Hussain, Kamaruddeen, Ahmed Mohammed, Mohtar, Shahimi, Mohamed Udin, Zulkifli, Zulhumadi, Faisal, Abu Bakar, Z.

“…Previous studies revealed that engineers, architects, developers, and builders lacked knowledge and experience on the design and construction using the system. …”
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Readiness assessment for implementation of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in Industrialized Building System (IBS) by Osman, Wan Nadzri, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun, Anuar, Herman Shah, Radzuan, Kamaruddin, Osman, N. N.

“…This research will use a quantitative study.This quantitative research process will involve a few phases including literature review stage, data collection stage, framework development stage, validation and recommendation stage.As the aim of this research is to obtain data based on multidisciplinary IBS stakeholders’ perspectives, respondent include project managers, resident engineers, and architects, contractors etc. are among the potential candidates. …”
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The review of National Land Code 1965 in Malaysia - Towards sustaining land development in Peninsular Malaysia by Buang, Salleh, Omar, Ismail

“…It begins with the identification of the need to review and reform the land legislation in this country, and recommends its future direction in line with national expectations as well as to keep abreast with global changes.After the requisite literature review, the research goes on to conduct in-depth discussions with legal and property professionals including land developers.land surveyors, valuers, architects, project managers, bankers, land administrators,land managers and academicians.The research deals with both specific and general issues, on which views, suggestions and recommendations have been sought from a wide range of property professionals as expert respondents.Under specific issues, the study looked at, inter alia, the need to reclassify land, the re-categorising of land use, misconception and abuse of TOL, legal and economic aspects of security of tenure, idle land, improving the delivery system, sustainable development getting ready for e-conveyancing and the overall simplification of the Code to make it sustainable and implementable.The analysis of the answers obtained from selected respondents has been utilized using qualitative analysis and results shown in graphs, charts, histograms and narrative presentations.The main finding shows that there is a pressing urgency to reform the Code in order to maintain its relevance in meeting geospatial challenges in the 21st century.…”