Proceedings of ICITES-2025 Volume 1

Rahimi A. Rahman is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. He holds Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University, USA, along with B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Saitama University, Japan. Dr. Rahman has an extensive academic and research background, with over 70 journal publications, 50 conference proceedings, and contributions to four book chapters. He has successfully supervised two Ph.D. scholars and is currently guiding 11 research scholars while co-supervising 20 more. His research interests include Building Information Modeling (BIM), construction safety, digital construction technology, infrastructural management, and construction waste management. He is an Affiliate Academic at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London.Sunitha K. Nayar is the COO of the Global Sanitation Centre of Excellence (GSCOE) at IIT Palakkad. She holds Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from National Institute of Technology Calicut, and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from NSS Engineering College, Palakkad. With over 25 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Sunitha K Nayar has served in various roles, including Visiting Faculty at IIT Palakkad, Assistant Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, and Women Scientist at IIT Madras. Her research expertise lies in sustainable construction materials, life cycle assessment, fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), high-performance concrete, and circularity in infrastructure systems. Dr. Sunitha K Nayar has published several peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed journals, including ACI Materials Journal, RILEM Technical Letters, and the Indian Concrete Journal. She has also co-edited volumes on construction materials and systems and contributed to national and international conferences. K. S. Anandh is an Assistant Professor specializing in Construction Engineering and Management at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. He earned his Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Management from SRM Institute of Science and Technology in 2021, following his M.E. and B.E. in Civil Engineering from Annamalai University. With over 14 years of academic experience, Dr. Anandh has been actively involved in research, teaching, and professional development in the construction sector. His research focuses on Project Management, Green Buildings, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Advanced Construction Techniques, Construction Safety, Workforce Diversity, Jobsite Management, and Well-being in Construction. He has authored multiple journal papers in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, book chapters, and a book on implementing machine learning in the construction industry.Vasudev R is currently the Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Arakkunnam, Ernakulam. He obtained his B.E. (Civil) from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, M.Tech (Computer Aided Structural Engg.) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Ph.D. in Fibre Reinforced Concrete from Anna University, Chennai. His major areas of research interests include Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Special Concrete, Repair Rehabilitation of Structures, Forensics in Civil Engineering and Sustainable materials for civil engineering applications. He has published 27 papers in conferences and international journals.

• Effects of Outlet Location on Thermal Distribution in Passive Cooling of a Room Using CFD.- Development Of Real-Time Safety Monitoring Of Scaffolding In Construction Site Using Vision-Based Techniques.- Development of Real-Time Incident Reports for Construction Sites Using NLP.- Sustainable Urban Development in Mulanthuruthy Panchayat.- Landslide Susceptibility Analysis Using Frequency Ratio Model and GIS of Amboori.- "Planning And Design Of A Multipurpose Indoor Stadium In Sngce".- Progressive Collapse Analysis of Diagrid Structures.- "Study On Carbon Negative Concrete Paver Block Incorporating Ferrock".- Low Cement Lightweight Concrete.- Prediction Of Compressive Strength Of Sustainable Cement Mortar Using Machine Learning.- Adsorptive And Structural Performance Of Bentonite-Gac-Diatomaceous Earth Composite Liners.- "Cost-Efficient High-Performance Concrete: Evaluating Material Replacements for Economic Viability".- An Investigation On The Impact Of Physical And Mental Well-Being On The Employee Performance Of Construction Professionals.- An Exploration Study In Workplace Adaptability In Construction Industry.- Numerical Investigation Studies on Cylindrical Contacts Using Ansys FEA and Hertzian Theory.- "Construction Readiness of Resuming Abandoned Housing Projects: Key Decision Criteria".- "Towards a National Digital Construction Centre of Excellence in Malaysia: Discovering Strategies".- "Exploration of Challenges to Deployment of Robotics and Automation in Small Construction Projects".- "Critical Success Factors for Utilizing Automation & Robotics in Health and Safety Management Systems in Modern Construction Projects".- "Overcoming Barriers and Strategies to Robotics Safety Management System Implementation in the Construction Industry".- "Developing Effective Building Information Modelling Execution Plans: Key Challenges".- "Exploring Criteria for As-Built BIM Model Handover into Operation Phase: A Qualitative Inquiry from Stakeholder Perspective/ Defining Criteria for Effective Handover of As-Built BIM Models for Operational Use: A Qualitative Inquiry".- "Critical Success Factors for Total Quality Management Implementation in BIM-Based Construction Projects".- "Digital Leadership Competencies for Entry-Level Professionals in Construction: Industry Expectations Vs. Entry-Level Perspectives".- "Enhancing Alkali-Activated Binders: The Role of Borax in Fresh and Hardened Properties".- Study of Blast Resistance and fatigue analysis of Steel Beam.- A Review of Analytical Tool Integration for Enhanced Construction Management.- "Barriers and Strategies for Smart Safety Management System Implementation in BIM-Based Construction Projects".- Performance Evaluation of Cement Mortar with Industrial By-Products: A Mechanical and Statistical Approach.- Study on The Impact of Green Building Concepts On Project Cost and Scheduling.- Integrating Historical and Current Data to Develop a Flood Vulnerability Map for Palakkad District, Kerala.- Improving Construction Site Safety Using Wearable Technology.- "Characteristic Strength of Concrete by Partial Replacement with Sawdust and Waste Ceramic Tiles".