Nurfadzillah Ishak
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Nurfadzillah Ishak
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Nurfadzillah, Ishak
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Ishak, Nurfadzillah
Binti Ishak, Nurfadzillah
Ishak, N.
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DUL-4821-2022

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  • Publication
    Experimental Analysis of Flight Altitude for Enhanced Agricultural Drone Spraying Performance
    ( 2023-01-01)
    Hazry Desa
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    Muhammad Azizi Azizan
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    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Hang T.X.
    Effective rice field management and the proper application of agricultural chemicals are crucial for ensuring agricultural product quality. These chemicals control weeds and protect against insect pests, which can harm crop yields and quality. This research explores the relationship between the altitude at which agricultural drones spray chemicals, spray uniformity, and chemical dispersion. The study assesses drone operations at heights of 1m, 1.5m, and 2m above hollow cone nozzles in 2.8m/s wind conditions. It aims to evaluate droplet uniformity and dispersion on water-sensitive paper placed on paddy plants, analyzed with ImageJ software. Results show that at 1.5m height, there's a significantly higher average droplet density, with 162.7 deposits/cm² in the upper region and 161.8 deposits/cm² in the lower region. Additionally, coverage is notably increased, at 55.21% for the upper region and 51.4% for the lower region. This research highlights the importance of optimal drone altitude for efficient chemical application in rice fields, improving crop protection and yield.
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    The sustainability of recycled concrete as green material solution
    ( 2020-03-25)
    Muhammad Azizi Azizan
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    Nik Noriman Zulkepli
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    Hazry Desa
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    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Dahham O.S.
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    Umar M.U.
    ;
    Johari I.
    Nowadays, there are lot of concrete waste were produced from demolition, destruction and others. The usage of concrete is not environmentally friendly due to depletion of reserve natural resources, high energy consumption and disposal issues. Construction debris give a large fraction of solid waste disposal problem, and constitutes the large component. By recycling concrete waste for brick production as replacement the other materials, it can reduce the usage of natural resources and disposal problem that have been occur. The aim of this study to determine the sustainability of the recycled concrete by producing a brick using recycled coarse concrete aggregate at nominal size 10mm. An experiment done by comparing the result of the control specimen using 100% natural sand with specimen that have replaced the sand with recycled concrete aggregate for 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 100%. The result showed the optimum recycled concrete to produce a brick is at 90% replacement of RCCA where the compressive strength and flexural was achieved 9.7MPA and 3.53MPA respectively with 16133.33 kg/m3 of density. The water absorption of green brick is 9.23% and the cost of brick have been reduced from Rm0.26 to 0.20.
      4  32
  • Publication
    Building Information Modelling (BIM) Application as Risk Mitigation Strategies in Building Refurbishment Project Life Cycle
    ( 2023-01-01)
    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Muhammad Azizi Azizan
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    Fazdliel Aswad Ibrahim
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    Nur Soleha Abdul Rahim
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    Zawawi E.M.A.
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    Anuar N.H.K.
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    Shohime N.S.
    Towards the implementation of inclusive sustainable cities development as one of the Sustainable Development Goals, the imbalance ratio of existing buildings to new construction became overwhelming challenges. Therefore, refurbishment of existing buildings is considered the possible solution to minimizes the environmental impact and upgrading the performance of an existing building to meet new requirements. However, building refurbishment is well-known as a project that comprehends riskier compared to new building projects which lead to limited applicability in current risk management implementation. Thus, in line with an era of digitization construction of the fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0), the traditional risk management needs improvement from a manual basis to magnifying efficiency using integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) application. BIM is defined as an advanced technology that assists construction players to produce, communicate, and analyse building models by providing visual tools and a set of data. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the potential building refurbishment risk categories and to determine the most critical project lifecycle phase in implementing the BIM applications in order to mitigate the potential building refurbishment project risk. Also, to discover the relationship strength between these two variables. The quantitative method is applied by using a questionnaire form to the certified BIM experts. This research contributes a solid understanding and useful guideline for future practice reference and improvement within the Building Refurbishment Project.
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  • Publication
    Complexity factors in influencing the relationship between critical success factors and performance of building refurbishment projects
    ( 2019)
    Nurfadzillah Ishak
    Building is an important sector of today’s human life, where it meets the basic needs of modern humans for shelter and as a place for social activity and also to protect from the environmental threat. The importance of this sector is growing in line with the increasing number of population in need of new building development. Unfortunately, the high demand for new building development has become increasingly difficult due to the limited of vacant land available for development as a building development project. Consequently, refurbishment of existing buildings is one way to overcome this issue. However, recent studies have found that the success of the building refurbishment project is still not satisfactory. Previous studies have been conducted to determine the Critical Success Factors of building refurbishment projects, but they do not take into account important aspects of current development namely sustainability, technology and policy as well as Complexity Factors that are synonymous with building refurbishment projects compared to new building projects. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of establishing a multi-dimensional model of a building refurbishment project. To achieve this, Critical Success Factors are identified taking into account the sustainability, technology and policy aspects as well as Complexity Factors in influencing the building refurbishment project performance success. In this regard, the study was conducted through a quantitative method using the questionnaire form as a research medium to obtain feedback from the construction organization on the Critical Success Factors and the successful performance of the building refurbishment project. The questionnaire developed was distributed by employing self-administered method among managers to represent construction organizations operating in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. As a result, 204 of the 240 questionnaires were fully completed. The analysis showed that all of the Critical Success Factors were categorized as critical to the success of the building refurbishment project and even had a strong relationship with the success of the building refurbishment project. The study also found that Complex Factors not only directly influence the success of the building refurbishment project but also have a significant impact on the relationship between the four Critical Success Factors and the success of the building refurbishment project namely project management, environment, economic and policy. Overall, this study met the goals and objectives of the study. Finally, this study outlines strategies that can be implemented by construction organizations that carry out building refurbishment projects not only to achieve better project success but also to impact the construction industry on leading a competitive industry and creating a better human environment
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  • Publication
    The Contractors' Perception on the Development of Green Building Projects in Penang
    ( 2023-01-01)
    Nur Soleha Abdul Rahim
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    Rahman B.A.
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    Fazdliel Aswad Ibrahim
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    Nurfadzillah Ishak
    ;
    Afizah Ayob
    A strategy to lessen the substantial effects of the building development on the environment, society, and economy is green construction. However, despite the positive effects of green buildings on society, numerous market hurdles prevent the growth of green buildings, particularly in Malaysia. This happens because of the lack of awareness regarding the development of green buildings. Therefore, this study aims to explore the contractor perception of the development of green building projects in Penang. A set of questionnaire survey was distributed among eighty-three (83) contractors representing construction organizations in Penang. The analysis showed that the contractors mostly agreed with the benefits of green building, indicating that the respondents are aware of green building. The results shows that financial factor with mean value of 4.66 is the main factor hampering the development of green buildings, followed by law and regulation factor (x ., = 4.60) and quality factor (x ., = 4.54). Besides, most of the respondents also agreed that improving the professional knowledge among contractors (x ., = 4.70) will encourage the development of green buildings. Immediate action should be taken on the strategy either from their sides or from other authorities. Overall, this research provides insight into the perception of the development of green building projects among contractors, which can increase awareness on green building and contributing to a better environment.
      7  29
  • Publication
    A recent study on Industrialized Building System (IBS) in Malaysian construction industry: a systematic review
    (Semarak Ilmu Publishing, 2025-05)
    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Noorul Amilin Saipudin
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    Nurul Ain Saipudin
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    Mohd Said Abdul Kadir
    The construction sector has witnessed a significant increase in the use of Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) as a viable remedy for challenges related to productivity, cost effectiveness, and sustainability. Nevertheless, despite the increasing attention and extensive study conducted on this subject, there exists a significant requirement for a thorough and current evaluation of the most recent advancements in the field of Industrialized Building Systems (IBS). The primary aim of this systematic review is to fill in the current gaps in knowledge by undertaking a thorough examination of the current scientific literature and to give a thorough and up-to-date summary of the current research results on Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) in the Malaysian construction sector using a rigorous methodology that includes systematic search, screening, and synthesis. The expected outcomes are the recognition of developing patterns, inventive technology, and original methodologies in the application of IBS, along by a thorough analysis of their consequences and any obstacles. This article seeks to make a substantial contribution to the academic discussion on Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) by integrating the most recent findings. The final primary data was evaluated after a thorough search of the Scopus and Web of Science databases (n = 23). This systematic study aims to provide industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers with an understanding of the current advancements in the field. Furthermore, this study also aims to provide valuable insights for future research endeavours and practical implementations in the dynamic field of building.
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  • Publication
    Elucidation of the Influence of Construction Waste Causative Factors and Strategies towards Sustainable Construction Waste Management Improvement
    ( 2024-01-01)
    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Muhammad Azizi Azizan
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    Nur Soleha Abdul Rahim
    ;
    Nur Amierah Harun
    The uncontrolled generation of construction waste happened due to the rapid development of the construction industry become one of the significant environmental issues in Malaysia. Therefore, sustainability was applied in construction waste management strategies. Sustainability in construction waste management emphasized the relevance of co-development in the economy, environment, and society and helped to achieve harmony in the economy, environment, and society. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aims to identify the causative factors of construction waste, determine the construction waste management strategies, and discover the relationship between the causative factors of construction waste and construction waste management strategies towards sustainable construction waste management improvement. In this regard, this research was conducted quantitatively using the questionnaire as a research medium to obtain feedback from the construction organizations on the causative factors and management strategies of construction waste towards sustainable construction waste management improvement. The developed questionnaire was distributed via a virtual method among project managers as representatives of construction organizations operating in Penang. As a result, 29.6 percent of the response rate was accepted. The analysis showed that the management factor, regulation factor and prevention strategy was important factors and strategies for sustainable construction waste management improvement and found that there was a strong relationship between them. Finally, this research outlined strategies to achieve sustainable construction waste management improvement in the construction industry and create a better environment.
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  • Publication
    Analysis on the Relationship Between Safety Culture and Complexity Factors in Marine Construction Safety Performances
    ( 2023-10-04)
    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Muhammad Azizi Azizan
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    Norsyakilah Romeli
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    Rahim N.S.A.
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    Fazdliel Aswad Ibrahim
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    Rashid N.F.A.
    Safety is vital in reducing the possibilities of an accident and by increasing the safety measures in the workplace it may lead to the performance of the project. To improve the safety measures especially in marine construction project, the influence factors that contribute to safety culture factor must be studied and analyzed. However, the complexity factor that occurs during the implementation is important to be considered. Therefore, the objective of this research is to discover the relationship between safety culture and complexity factors towards marine construction safety performance. The correlation analysis was performed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient to measure the strength of relationship between the influenced factors. The results show that all the factors have strong linear correlation and the findings are beneficial to be used as framework to practical parties to improve their safety culture performances specifically in marine construction.
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  • Publication
    Drones and Data: A Comprehensive Exploration of UAVs in Data Mining
    ( 2024-01-01)
    Muhammad Azizi Azizan
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    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Hazry Desa
    Encapsulates a comprehensive investigation into the symbiotic relationship between Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and data mining, as encapsulated in the discourse titled "Drones and Data." This exploration delves into the multifaceted applications and transformative impact of UAV technology within the data mining landscape. The examination begins by elucidating the pivotal role of UAVs, highlighting their mobility, accessibility, and capability to collect data from challenging or remote environments. As technology evolves, UAVs have emerged as versatile platforms that redefine the data is collected and analysed across diverse sectors. The narrative unfolds through distinct dimensions, encompassing precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, mining and exploration, disaster response, and urban planning. The technological transitions facilitated by UAVs, emphasizing the integration of machine learning algorithms, cloud-based data processing, and the collaborative synergy between stakeholders. These advancements position UAVs as transformative tools that not only enhance the efficiency of information acquisition but also open avenues for innovative solutions and insights. Therefore, this study a glimpse into the intricate web of applications and technological advancements at the intersection of UAVs and data mining. It serves as a scholarly guide, navigating the reader through the evolving landscape of "Drones and Data," UAVs play a central role in unlocking unprecedented insights and efficiencies, reshaping the future of data mining.
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  • Publication
    Investigating the Engineering Interventions in the Conservation of Malaysia Heritage Structures: A Review on Preserving Historical Edifices Through Advanced Civil Engineering Techniques
    ( 2024-01-01)
    Muhammad Azizi Azizan
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    Nurfadzillah Ishak
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    Hazry Desa
    This review delves into the realm of Malaysia's heritage conservation, spotlighting the transformative impact of advanced civil engineering techniques. Through the integration of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) and nanotechnology, historical edifices are fortified, seamlessly blending modern engineering with architectural elegance. Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, including ground-penetrating radar and Finite Element Analysis (FEA),empower conservationists with deep insights into structural intricacies, guiding targeted interventions. In the digital sphere, 3D laser scanning captures intricate details, while Virtual Reality (VR) simulations facilitate immersive exploration and informed decision-making. Beyond preservation, these technologies foster public engagement, ensuring a collective understanding of Malaysia's cultural heritage. This harmonious fusion of tradition and cutting edgeengine ering ensures the enduring legacy of Malaysia's architectural treasures.
      1  24