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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Dean, Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design Khairuddin Abdul Rashid, Professor Sr Dr. (Effective 1^st August 2011)

E-mail: [email protected]

EDITORIAL BOARD

Abdul Azeez Kadar Hamsa, Assoc. Professor Dr.

International Islamic University Malaysia

Asiah Abdul Rahim, , Professor Ar. Dr.

Ghani Salleh, Professor Dr.

University Science Malaysia

Mazlina Mansor, Dr.

Md. Mizanur Rashid, Assoc. Professor Dr.

Mohamed Yusoff Abbas, Professor Dr.

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Mohammad Abdul Mohit, Professor Dr.

Mohd. Ramzi Mohd. Hussain, Dr.

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Mustafa Kamal Bin Mohd. Shariff, Professor Dr.

University Putra Malaysia

Muhammad Abu Eusuf, Assoc. Professor Dr.

Nurul Syala Abdul Latip, Dr.

Shamzani Affendy Mohd. Din, Dr.

Sharifah Mazlina Syed Khuzzan, Dr.

Sharina Farihah Hasan, Dr.

Stephen Hamnett, Emeritus Professor University of South Australia

Syafiee Shuid, Dr.

Yahaya Yunus, Sr.

SECRETARIAT

Head of Research KAED Nurhayati Abdul Malek, Dr.

Email: [email protected]

Rosniza Othman , Dr.

Email: [email protected]

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JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1 2012

Preface vi

Editorial viii

The Tangible And Intangible Values Of River Towards Sustainable Urban Landscape Development

Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain

Adoption Of Building Performance Evaluation And Value Management Tools In Building Facilities Management

Kevin Chuks Okolie & Winston Shakantu

Leveraging IT-Based Competitive Advantage:

UK Industry Perspective

Lou, E.C.W., Goulding, J.S., Alshawi, M., Khosrowshahi, F. and Underwood, J.

Areas Of Productivity Improvement In The Nigerian Construction Industry

Oluwaseun S., Dosumu and Koleola T.

Odusami

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Integration Of Local And Islamic Architecture In Traditional Minangkabau Mosques

Mohd Shafri MA and Mohamed F Abstract of PhD Theses

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Wood Carving In Selected Kelantan And Terengganu Timber Houses

Zumahiran Kamarudin

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The Application Of Islamic Arts Decoration In Mosque Interior: A Case Study Of The

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v Traditional Mosque In Melaka Norzalifa Zainal Abidin

The Alleviation Of Rural Poverty In

Malaysia: The Role Of Zakat A Case Study Lukman Hakim Bin Mahamod

Managing Commitment In Small Construction Professional Services Firms

Nur Affah Mohyin

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Impacts Of Highland Management Practices Of Local Authorities On The Public Scenic Preferences And Scenic Beauty Of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Jamilah Binti Othman

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Book Review

Eco-city Planning – Policies, Practice and Design

Abdul Azeez Kadar Hamsa

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Notes For Contributors 106

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ISSN 2231-9514

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