Research Outcomes

Journal Articles

2021

20. Ghafoori, M. and Abdallah “Simulation-Based Building Optimization Model to Minimize Equivalent Annual Upgrade and Utility Costs,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, American Society of Civil Engineers, 148(2).

19. Monghasemi, S.; and Abdallah, M., “Linear Optimization Model to Minimize Total Cost of Repetitive Construction Projects and Identify Optimal Order of Units,” Journal of Management in Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, 37(4).

2020

18. Abdallah, M., Meng, L. M., Clevenger, C., Upgrading Large Existing Buildings to Maximize their Sustainability, Journal of Architectural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers 26(1).

17. Pillsbury, W., Clevenger, C., Abdallah, M., & Young, R. Capabilities of an Assessment System for Construction Worker Physiology, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, American Society of Civil Engineers, 34(2).

16. Wang, T.; Abdallah, M.; Clevenger, C.; & Monghasemi S. Time–cost–quality trade-off analysis for planning construction projects, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management; 28(1), 82-100.

2019

15. Abdallah, M., Tawfik, A., Monghasemi, S., Clevenger, C., & Adame, B. Developing commute optimization system to minimize negative environmental impacts and time of business commuters, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 14(2), Pages 101-11.

14. Clevenger, C., Abdallah, M., Wu, W., & Barrows, M. Assessing an Online Tool to Promote Sustainability Competencies in Construction Engineering Education, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 145 (1), 04018014-1 to 04018014-9, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000397.

13. Abdallah, M. & Alshahri, A. Optimizing Planning of Build Operate Transfer Projects to Maximize Investors Profit, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, NRC Research Press, 46(1): 26-37.

12. Barrows, M., Clevenger, C., Abdallah, M., & Wu, W., Value of Certifications when Seeking Construction Employment, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, Associated Schools of Construction, Taylor and Francis, doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2019.1575936.

2018

11. Abdallah, M., Akyeampong, B., & El-Rayes, K, Maximizing Sustainability of Existing Buildings within Limited Upgrade Budgets, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, NRC Research Press, 2018, 45(9): 705-716.

10. Clevenger, C.; Abdallah, M.; & Madhavan, J. Analyzing Tax Credits for Residential Energy Efficiency Using Energy Modeling, journal of Green Building, College Publishing, 13(1): 83-94

2017

9. Clevenger, C., Brothers, H., Abdallah, M., and Wolf, K, Initial Assessment of Newly Launched Interdisciplinary Construction Engineering Management Graduate Program, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 143(3): 04017001-1 to 04017001-9.

8. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Liu, L., Economic and GHG Emission Analysis of Implementing Sustainable Measures in Existing Public Buildings, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, American Society of Civil Engineers, 30(6): 04016055-1- 04016055-14 .

2016

7. Abdallah, M., & El-Rayes, K. Multi-objective optimization model for maximizing sustainability of existing buildings, Journal of Management in Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, 32(4): 04016003-1 to 04016003-13.

6. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Liu, L. Optimizing the selection of sustainability measures to minimize building life-cycle cost, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, NRC Research Press, 43(2): 151-163.

5. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Liu, L., Minimizing Upgrade Cost to Achieve LEED Certification for Existing Buildings, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, American Society of Civil Engineers, 142 (2): 04015073-1 to 04015073-12.

2015

4. Abdallah, M., & El-Rayes, K., Optimizing the Selection of Building Upgrade Measures to Minimize the Operational Negative Environmental Impacts of Existing Buildings, Journal of Building and Environment, Elsevier, 84(2015): 32-43.

2013

3. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Liu, L. Operational Performance of Sustainable Measures in Public Buildings, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, American Society of Civil Engineers, 139(12): A4013008-1 to A4013008-10.

2. Abdallah, M., & Marzouk, M., Planning of tunneling projects using computer simulation and fuzzy decision making, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Taylor & Francis, 19(4):591–607.

2011

1. Marzouk, M., Abdallah, M., and El-Said, M. (2010). “Modeling Microtunneling Projects using Computer Simulation.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, American Society of Civil Engineers, 136(6), 670–682.


Conference Articles

2022

39. Ghafoori, M. and Abdallah, M. “Building Optimization Model for Minimizing Operation and Maintenance Costs,” Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Alington, Virginia, March 2022.38. Ghafoori, M. and Abdallah, M. “Multi-objective Optimization Model to Minimize Upgrade and Utility Costs of Large Existing Buildings,” Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Alington, Virginia, March 2022.

37. Ghafoori, M. and Abdallah, M.Estimating Electricity Consumption Of Buildings Using Information Theory And Machine Learning Methods,” Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Alington, Virginia, March 2022.

36. Monghasemi, S. and Abdallah, M. “Linear Optimization Model for Scheduling Repetitive Construction Projects with Multiple Crews,” Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Alington, Virginia, March 2022.35. Majumder, s., Clevenger, C., Abdallah, M., Ghafoori, M., and Russell, M. “Physiological Metrics across Construction Activity,” 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, April 2022.

2020

34. Monghasemi, S.; Abdallah, M.; and Clevenger, C. “Linear Scheduling Optimization Model for Planning Repetitive Construction Projects,” Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Phoenix, March 2020.33. Killian, J.; Abdallah, M.; and Clevenger, C. “Industry Feedback on Implementing Pull Planning in the Construction Industry,” Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Phoenix, March 2020. 32. Clevenger, C.; Abdallah, M.; Clements, N.; Byun, K. “Studying Physical and Cognitive Status of Construction Workers,” Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Phoenix, March 2020.

2019

31. Monghasemi, S., Abdallah, M., Tawfik, A., & Clevenger. C., Multi-Objective Optimization System to Minimize Transportation Emissions, Commute Time and Cost, Transportation Research Board (TRB) 2019 Annual Meeting.30. Abdallah, M., Monghasemi, S., Tawfik, A., & Clevenger. C., Developing Innovative Commute Optimization System to Minimize Business Commute Negative Environmental Impacts, Time, and Cost, Abstract Proceedings of 2019 International Conference on Resource Sustainability - Cities (icRS Cities), Adelaide, Australia.29. Hutchison, S., Ghafoori, M., Abdallah, M., & Clevenger, C., optimizing selection of building materials and fixtures to reduce operational costs, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 2019.28. Abdallah, M., & El-Rayes, K., optimizing Selection of Existing Building Upgrades to Maximize their Sustainability, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 2019.27. Clevenger, C., Ozbek, M., & Abdallah, M., Workplace Experiences for Women and Men using BIM/VDC in Construction, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 2019.

2018

26. Monghasemi, S., Abdallah, M., Tawfik, A., & Clevenger. C., Analyzing Implementation of Greenhous Gas Emissions Reduction Tools and Systems on Businesses and Employees, International Conference of Transportation Development, American Society of Civil Engineers, July 15–18, 2018, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 265-276.25. Schwanz, A., Tawfik, A., Abdallah, M., & Clevenger, C., Developing Static and Dynamic Multimodal Transportation System Models to Estimate Individual Commuter Footprints Using ArcGIS, GoogleMaps and Here360, International Conference of Transportation Development, American Society of Civil Engineers, July 15–18, 2018, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 242-252.24. Monghasemi, S., Abdallah, M., Tawfik, A., & Clevenger. C. Time-Environmental Impacts Tradeoff Analysis for Businesses Commuters, Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2018: 628-638.23. Monghasemi, S., Abdallah, M., Tawfik, A., and Clevenger. C., Analysis of GHG Emissions Reduction Policies on Commuters and Organizations, Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2018: 594-603.22. Clevenger, C., Pillsbury, W., & Abdallah, M., Pilot Assessment of Physiological Measures for Construction Workers, 54th Associated School of Construction annual international conference, Minneapolis, MN, April 2018: 585-592. 21. Clevenger*, C., Pillsbury, W., Young, R., Abdallah, M., & Brothers, H., Pilot Implementation of Assessing Physiological Measures during Construction Activities using Air Force Cadets, Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2018: 512-521.

2017

20. Abdallah, M., Clevenger, C., & Vu, T., Exploring Fusing Wearables and Mobile Technologies to Optimize Energy Demand and Occupant Comfort, Leadership in Sustainable Infrastructure, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada, June 2017.19. Abdallah, M., Tawfik, A., & Clevenger, C., Time-Cost-Environment Trade-Off Analysis for Business Commuting Systems, Leadership in Sustainable Infrastructure, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada, June 2017.18. Clevenger, C., Abdallah, M., & Beauregard, M., Advancing Construction Students’ Sustainability Competencies Using Online Tools, Leadership in Sustainable Infrastructure, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada, June 2017.17. Clevenger, C., Abdallah, M., & Wu, W., Advisory Board Feedback on Construction Education Learning Outcomes, 53rd ASC Annual International Conference Proceedings, Associated School of Construction: 239–249.

2016

15. Abdallah, M., Clevenger C., Vu, T., & Nguyen, A., Sensing Occupant Comfort using Wearable Technologies, Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2016: 940-950.14. Clevenger, C., Abdallah, M., TawfiK A., Adamac, A., kalp, D., & Ozbek, M., Exploring Student Commute Behavior and Identifying Opportunities to Minimize Commute GHG and Air Pollution Emissions: A Case Study, Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2016: 2392- 1402.13. Clevenger, C., Brothers, H., Abdallah, M., & Wolf, K., Early Development of an Interdisciplinary Construction Engineering Management Program, Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2016: 47-5712. Zivkovich, B., Clevenger, C., Rogers, Z., & Abdallah, M., Exploring Horizontal and Vertical Illuminance Daylighting Uniformity Metrics, Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2016: 2382 – 2392

2015

10. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Clevenger, C., Optimizing Building Upgrades to Minimize Energy and Water Consumption, Eighth International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-8), Sydney, Australia, November 2015.9. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Clevenger, C., Minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption of existing buildings, 5th International / 11th Construction Specialty Conference (ICSC15), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, June 2015:8. Abdallah, M., Clevenger C., & Golparvar-Fard, M., Developing a Thermal Comfort Report Card for Building, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction (ICSDEC), Chicago, USA, May 2015, 118 ( 2015 ) 675 – 682.7. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Clevenger, C., Minimizing energy consumption and carbon emissions of aging buildings.” International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction (ICSDEC), Chicago, USA, May 2015, 118 ( 2015 ): 886 – 893.6. Clevenger C., Valdes-Vasquez R., & Abdallah, M., Implementing A Collaboration Activity in Construction Engineering Education, 7th International Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (IEED’15), Vancouver, Canada, June 2015: 039-1 - 039-8.5. Jalili, M., Clevenger C., Ozbek, M., & Abdallah, M., ENERGY STAR Windows’ Performance and Orientation, 5th International / 11th Construction Specialty Conference (ICSC15), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, June 2015: 208-1 - 208-8

2014

4. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Liu, L., Optimal Selection of Sustainability Measures to Minimize Building Operational Costs, Construction Research Congress (CRC), American Society of Civil Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, May 2014: 2205 – 2213.

2013

3. Abdallah, M., El-Rayes, K., & Liu, L., Automated Decision Support System for Optimizing the Selection of Green Building Measures, 30th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), Montreal, Canada: 1326-1333.

2009

2. Marzouk, M., Abdallah, M., & El-Said, M., A Computer Simulation Model for Cut-and-Cover Tunneling Using Secant Pile Walls, Arab Construction World (ACW) magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue No. 3, March 2009: 18–20.

2008

1. Marzouk, M., Abdallah, M., & El-Said, M., Modeling Cut and Cover Tunnels Using Computer Simulation, 5th International Engineering and Construction Conference (IECC’5), American Society of Civil Engineers, Los Angeles, USA: 717–727.1. Marzouk, M., Abdallah, M., and El-Said, M., Tunnel_Sim: Decision support tool for planning tunnel construction using computer simulation, 2008 Winter Simulation Conference, IEEE, 2504–2511.

Contact Information

E-mail: moatassem.abdallah@ucdenver.edu

Phone: 303-315-7566

Address: 1200 Larimer St., North Classroom Building, Room 2010-A, Denver, Colorado, 80217

Department of Civil Engineering

College of Engineering, Design and Computing

University of Colorado Denver