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دانشکده علوم و مهندسی
Email
e.saghatforoush@mehralborz.ac.ir
LinkedIn
ir.linkedin.com/pub/ehsan-saghatforoush/55/6a/4a3
ORCID
orcid.org/0000-0002-0123-6395

Executive Records

Since July 2015

Instructor and Coordinator of Construction and Project Management Clinic (CPMC)

Tehran/Iran
Since Oct 2014

International Relations Manager

MehrAlborz University, Tehran/Iran
Since Oct 2014

Assistant Professor

MehrAlborz University, Tehran/Iran
Since Jun 2014 to Oct 2015

Managing Director in Khazar Merinos Industrial Group

Anzali Free Zone/Iran
Since Mar 2014 to Oct 2015

Managing Director

IRIMEX Group, Tehran/Iran
Since Mar 2014 to Oct 2015

International Relations Officer

Balran Plush co, Tehran/Iran
Since Nov 2013 to Mar 2014

International Relations Officer

Harbinger co, Tehran/Iran
3 months

Research Assistant in “Feasibility Study on Sustainability” Project

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane/Australia
Since Sep 2009 to Jun 2010

Project Planner/Engineer

Parsa Research and Development Office
Since Jul 2008 to Jun 2009

Export Business Coordinator in Starchart co

Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia

Teaching Records

Lecturer in Construction Quality and Safety

University of the Witwatersrand

Lecturer in Construction Technology

University of the Witwatersrand

Lecturer in Advanced Construction Management

University of the Witwatersrand

Lecturer in Project Management

Kharazmi University

Lecturer in Project Planning and Control

MehrAlborz University

Lecturer in Computer Use in Project Management (MS Project and Primavera 6)

Islamic Azad University - South Branch

Lecturer in Research Method

Nour e Touba University

Lecturer, Building Information Modelling

Islamic Azad University - South Branch
Since 2015

Lecturer, Case Studies in Project Management

MehrAlborz University
Since 2014

Lecturer, Research Method

MehrAlborz University
Since 2014

Lecturer, Seminar 1

MehrAlborz University
Since 2013

Lecturer, Seminar 2

MehrAlborz University
Sem 1 – 2013

Tutor, Civil Engineering Construction

Queensland University of Technology
Sem 1 – 2013

Tutor, Engineering and Sustainability

Queensland University of Technology
Sem 2 – 2012

Tutor, Measurement 1

Queensland University of Technology
Sem 2 – 2012

Tutor, Professional Studies 2

Queensland University of Technology
Sem 2 – 2011

Tutor, Professional Studies 1

Queensland University of Technology
Sem 2 – 2011 & 2012

Tutor, Project Planning in Urban Development

Queensland University of Technology
Sem 2 – 2011

Tutor, Civil Engineering Project Management

Queensland University of Technology
Sem 1 – 2011

Tutor, Research Method

Queensland University of Technology

Education

2010 – 2013

PhD in Project Management

Queensland University of Technology - Australia
2006 – 2009

MSc in Project Management

University Putra Malaysia - Malaysia
2002 – 2006

BSc in Civil Engineering

University of Tehran - Iran

Research Fields

Operational and Maintenance Problems in Multifaceted Building Projects

Application of Constructability Concept to Facilitate a Better Construction Situation

Extension of Constructability to Include Operation and Maintenance (Operability & Maintainability)

Integration Concept

Sustainability in the Construction Infrastructure Projects

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Journal Articles

2026

From Control to Enablement: Modelling BIM Implementation Enablers in Architectural Design Using Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping. Technology | Architecture + Design, 10:1, 235-253 (2026)

2026

A Path with no Obstacles Leads to Nowhere: An FCM based Modelling of Consequences of Obstacles on BIM Application in Architectural Design. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 31, 246-265 (2026)

2025

From Exploration to Prioritisation: Advancing BIM–IoT Integration for Construction Health and Safety Improvement. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 8(S1), 125-139 (2025)

2025

Capabilities Required of the Conventional Project Delivery Approach in producing quality design documentation: the Ghanaian Construction Industry Perspective. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 23(2), 682-701 (2025)

2024

Limitations of conventional project delivery in producing quality design documentation: insights from Ghana. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(16), 1771-1779 (2024)

2024

Integrated project delivery enablers to enhance conventional project delivery toward improving design documentation quality. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(6), 817-834 (2024)

2024

The optimized form of building made from Reused Elements. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(2), 191-213 (2024)

2024

Practical Framework to Facilitate Constructability Implementation using Building Information Modelling Approach: A Case Study. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 21(1) (2024)

2023

Identification and Classification of Construction Delay Causes in Wastewater Treatment Projects. International Journal of Advanced Operation Management, 15(2), 99-122 (2023)

2023

Enablers for BIM application in architectural design: An Exploratory Factor Analysis Method. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(9), 1549–1559 (2023)

2023

Assessment of the impact of design documentation quality on construction project delivery. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 13(2), 81-92 (2023)

2022

Development of a Management System to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Public Buildings by Integrating IoT and BIM. Lean Construction Journal, 82-104 (2022)

2022

A practical framework to facilitate constructability implementation using the Integrated Project Delivery approach: A case study. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(7), 1225–1239 (2022)

2022

An FCM-Based Dynamic Modelling of Operability and Maintainability Implementation Barriers in Road Infrastructure Projects. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 15(2), 367-383 (2022)

2021

Quality of Design Documentation in the Construction Industry: A Review Using Meta-Synthesis Approach. International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 18(6) (2021)

2021

Constructability Obstacles: An Exploratory Factor Analysis Approach. International Journal of Construction Management, 21(3), 312-325 (2021)

2020

A Review and Classification of Integrated Project Delivery Implementation Enablers. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 25(2), 219-236 (2020)

2020

Analysis of the benefits of implementation of Integrated Project Delivery for key construction project stakeholders. Civil Engineering Journal, 6(8), 1609-1621 (2020)

2019

Integrated Project Delivery Implementation Challenges in the Construction Industry. Civil Engineering Journal, 5(8), 1672-1683 (2019)

2018

Evaluating the Existing Barriers in Implementing Constructability. Civil Engineering Journal, 4(12), 2864-2875 (2018)

Conference Papers

AI-Enabled Digital Transformation Indicators for Sustainable and Sovereign Construction: BIM–AI Integration, SMU Research Days Conference 2026, Tunis, Tunisia

Decoding the Fusion: Exploring AI-BIM Integration Challenges Before and After Deployment in Construction, AMPS Lisbon Livable Cities, Lisbon, Portugal

Predictive Analytics for Timeline Efficiency and Resilience of Construction Projects: A Systematic Literature Review, SACQSP2025, Cape Town, South Africa

AI-Powered BIM Framework for Sustainable Operations and Maintenance, SACQSP2025, Cape Town, South Africa

The Use of AI-Powered BIM to Create Time Efficient Design Process in Construction, SACQSP2025, Cape Town, South Africa

Industrial Symbiosis as a Green Procurement Strategy for a Circular Built Environment, SACQSP2025, Cape Town, South Africa

Real-Time IoT and AI Analytics: Cost Optimization Opportunities and Challenges, ICASF 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE

BIM–IoT Integration for Advancing Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, ICIT2025, Shanghai, China

Post-Implementation Challenges of BIM-IoT Integration in Construction Safety Management, SURE-Built 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa

Using dynamic BIM to improve construction safety culture, WABER and SuDBE Conference 2024, Johannesburg, South Africa

Maximising Environmental Performance of Heritage Buildings Under Climate Change Crisis Through HBIM-Based Evaluation, AMPS Prague Heritages

Evaluating the existing solutions to enhance contractors’ early involvement: A case study, ICCESDiRe 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

An Assessment on Adoption of BIM by Quantity Surveyors in Bringing About Cost Efficiency through Waste Management, CIDB Postgraduate Conference 2018, South Africa

Parallel impact of IPD and BIM approaches on facilitating constructability implementation, International Conference on BIM 2018, Tehran

The necessity of identifying effective factors on sustainable building covers in construction industry, International Conference on Civil Engineering 2017, Tehran

Using Integrated Project Delivery to Reduce Delays in Design-Build Projects, International Congress on Civil Engineering 2016, Tehran

Applying Building Information Modelling to Ease Human Resources Management in Residential Projects, 2016, Tehran

Benefits of using constructability, operability, and maintainability in infrastructure projects: a meta-synthesis, CRIOCM 2016, Hong Kong

Assessment of operability and maintainability success factors in provision of extended constructability principles, ICCE 2012, Isfahan

Effectiveness of constructability concept in the provision of infrastructure assets, QUT Postgraduate Conference 2011, Brisbane

Theses

Associate Supervisor – Horiah Sohani (2019), Sustainable Management of Construction Projects to Reduce Environmental Wastes – Pars University, Tehran

Principal Supervisor – Shoniwa, Kuda (2018), A Framework to reduce construction claims in capital projects using an Integrated Project Delivery collaborative decision making approach

Principal Supervisor – Gaorekwe, Keitumetse (2018), A Framework for improving building maintenance planning through applying BIM

Principal Supervisor – Masuku, Hlengiwe (2018), A Framework for measuring BIM maturity levels of construction companies in South Africa

Principal Supervisor – Ernest Mutingwende (2018), Risks associated with BIM in preventive maintenance of building services installation – Wits University

Principal Supervisor – Memory Takawira (2018), Addressing skills shortages in the South African construction industry through automation – Wits University

Principal Supervisor – Mahdi Hashemi (2018), Enhancing operability and maintainability implementation using BIM capabilities

Principal Supervisor – Golnaz Shahbazlou (2018), BIM capabilities in improving human resources management during construction

Principal Supervisor – Mohammadamin Jabalameli (2018), Rework reduction through BIM implementation in hospital reform projects – MehrAlborz University

Principal Supervisor – Sara Rezaei (2018), Risk management solutions for BIM implementation – MehrAlborz University

Principal Supervisor – Maryam Oliaei (2017), Factors affecting cheaper green building covers – MehrAlborz University

Principal Supervisor – Shabnam Shahraki (2017), Factors affecting building supervisor performance – MehrAlborz University

Principal Supervisor – Mahnaz Ezy (2017), Offsite manufacturing in Iranian infrastructure construction

Principal Supervisor – Rozita Samimpey (2017), Project management office role in sustainable construction infrastructure

Principal Supervisor – Samereh Jadidoleslami (2016), Using IPD to reduce changes and reworks and ease constructability implementation

Principal Supervisor – Nazanin Kordestani Ghalenoei (2016), Maintenance contractors’ participation in road project design and construction

Principal Supervisor – Omid Arbabi (2016), Application of Constructability, Operability and Maintainability in health infrastructure projects

Associate Supervisor – Siamak Mahmoudi (2015), Information systems challenges in Tehran construction contracting companies

Awards & Honors

Reviewer in the Journal of Construction Business and Management since 2019

Review Panel in the SACQSP International Research Conference 2018, Johannesburg

Review Panel in the 9th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management 2018, Cape Town

Speaker in the 1st International Conference on Building Industry 2018, Tabriz

Seminar Speaker at Khajeh Nasir Technical University 2018, Tehran

Member of Organising Committee, 1st International Conference on Building Information Modelling 2018, Tehran

Reviewer in Construction Innovation: Information, Process and Management since 2017

Review Panel in West Africa Built Environment Research Conference 2017, Accra

Reviewer in International Journal of Information Technology Project Management since 2017

Outstanding lecturer of Project and Construction Management Department in 2015 and 2016 – MehrAlborz University

Reviewer in International Journal of Construction Management since 2016

Reviewer in Engineering, Design and Technology Journal since 2012

Reviewer in Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management Journal since 2011

Queensland University of Technology Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA), 2011–2013

Queensland University of Technology Postgraduate Tuition Fee Waiver, 2011–2013

University Putra Malaysia Postgraduate Fellowship Award, 2007–2009

Top Standing Student at University Putra Malaysia in 2007