Khalid Mehmood

• Doctoral research investigated challenges affecting the adoption and implementation of sustainable construction materials in building construction projects in the UAE.
• Key research activities
• Systematic review of international literature on sustainable construction materials and construction project management.
• Review and synthesis of research covering sustainable construction practices across different geographical contexts.
• Qualitative site observations of building construction projects in the UAE.
• Semi-structured expert interviews with construction professionals.
• Questionnaire-based quantitative research.
• Statistical analysis using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM).
• Application of SmartPLS for structural model analysis.
• Application of NVivo for qualitative/thematic analysis.
• Investigation of cost, schedule, procurement and stakeholder management challenges.
• Analysis of sustainable construction material adoption practices.
• Development of evidence-based recommendations for improving sustainable construction material implementation.

• Managed and coordinated civil engineering and construction activities within the university environment.
• Coordinated project requirements across consultants, contractors, university stakeholders, and project teams.
• Monitored construction activities, project progress, quality standards, and technical compliance.
• Reviewed engineering and construction documentation and coordinated technical issue resolution.
• Supported project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting tasks.
• Applied practical construction and project management experience to institutional building projects.
• Contributed practical industry experience to the university’s construction and project environment.
• Developed academic research capability alongside professional responsibilities during doctoral study.
• Conducted research into sustainable construction materials for UAE building projects.
• Developed qualitative and quantitative research methods using interviews, observations, surveys, and PLS-SEM.
• Published 5 research articles during doctoral research.
• Authored 1 book on sustainable construction materials and project management.

• Worked on construction activities for major educational facility projects daily.
• Supported LEED Gold certification by coordinating sustainability requirements throughout delivery.
• Coordinated civil engineering and construction tasks with key project stakeholders onsite.
• Monitored construction progress against quality and technical requirements consistently.
• Supported coordination between contractor, consultants, and other project participants daily.
• Worked on construction of a 50-storey high-rise building programme.
• Participated in civil engineering and construction activities for high-rise delivery.
• Coordinated site activities and monitored construction progress across multiple trades.
• Supported technical coordination and resolved site-related issues promptly.
• Worked with multidisciplinary project teams to meet project requirements throughout builds.
• Executed stringent quality control measures for major project outcomes.
• Monitored construction work regularly to maintain high-quality standards at all times.
• Maintained health and safety regulations adherence during all site activities.
• Facilitated efficient project completion by coordinating with teams and stakeholders continuously.
• Visited sites to review progress and drive process improvements.
• Oversaw quality control checks for construction teams against project specifications.
• Inspected completed civil works and documented safety and compliance findings.

• Supervised works on a major government building project throughout construction phases.
• Coordinated technical tasks across contractors, consultants, and site teams daily.
• Checked construction quality against specifications, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Coordinated post-tensioning and structural concrete tasks across daily site operations.
• Supervised site activities for post-tensioned concrete structural work.
• Coordinated site teams, engineers, consultants, and contractors on technical requirements.
• Inspected construction work for quality checks and technical compliance.
• Supported planning and on-site execution of post-tensioning activities.
• Applied structural and concrete construction knowledge to manage site delivery.
• Worked with multidisciplinary teams on major building projects across the UAE.
• Managed project timelines to complete site tasks on schedule.

• Managed precast concrete production activities associated with the Lusail Development Project.
• Coordinated production planning, material requirements, manpower and production activities.
• Monitored quality and production schedules.
• Coordinated between production teams, site teams and project management.
• Developed substantial experience in precast concrete technology, production management and construction material control.
• Managed production activities with emphasis on quality, productivity and timely delivery.
• Lusail Development Project, Qatar
• Ensured quality control by rigorous testing procedures.
• Complied with all industry regulations, ensuring legal operations.
• Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency.
• Maintained machinery health with regular preventative maintenance checks.
• Developed strong vendor relationships for better negotiation power.
• Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership.
• Optimised inventory control with accurate forecasting.
• Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
• Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.
• Implemented safety protocols, improved workplace security.
• Reduced waste generation by promoting recycling initiatives.
• Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
• Defined manufacturing quality guidelines and criteria to adhere to company standards.
• Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.
• Negotiated rates with suppliers and managed relations to maintain adequate levels of quality supplies.

• Supported construction of major five-star hotel development in Islamabad.
• Supervised civil works on-site and coordinated project activities.
• Monitored construction progress against quality requirements and documentation standards.
• Coordinated site tasks with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Built foundations in structural works, materials, and day-to-day site management.
• Planned and tracked execution steps for construction projects.
• Managed resources efficiently to minimise waste during construction processes.
• Developed detailed project schedules to support progress tracking.
• Applied stringent quality control to deliver superior construction outcomes.

• Doctoral Research: Challenges in Sustainable Construction Materials in Building Construction Projects in the United Arab Emirates
• Research examined the current adoption and implementation of sustainable construction materials in UAE building projects, investigated project management-related challenges affecting their use, and developed evidence-based recommendations for improving sustainable construction material adoption.
• Research areas: Sustainable construction materials, construction project management, cost management, schedule management, procurement management, stakeholder management, construction sustainability and empirical research.

Distinction: Gold Medal