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Dr Wajiha Shahzad BSc, MConMgt, PhD (Construction)

Senior Lecturer in Construction Management

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Built Environment

Wajiha is a lecturer in construction management. She is  a civil engineer with a doctorate in construction management. Wajiha has more than 15 years of industry and academic experience. Her research expertise includes prefabrication, construction innovation and construction management. 

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 09 2127 017
    Location: 330, Quad A
    Campus: Albany

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science - University of Engineering and Technology (2003)
  • Master of Construction Management - Massey University (2012)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Construction) - Massey University (2017)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Prizes and Awards

  • BRANZ postgraduate research award for PhD in Construction Management - Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) (2012)
  • BRANZ postgraduate research award for Master in Construction Management - Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) (2010)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Prefabrication

Design for Manufaturing and Assembly (DfMA)

Construction Planning & Management

Innovation in Construction

Productivity

Sustainability

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Building (120200): Building Construction Management and Project Planning (120201): Built Environment And Design (120000):
Civil Engineering (090500): Construction Engineering (090502): Construction Materials (090503): Engineering (090000): Environmental Engineering (090700): Infrastructure Engineering and Asset Management (090505): Transport Engineering (090507)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 1 1

Research Outputs

Journal

Wahid, I., Shahzad, W., Rasheed, N., & Rotimi, JOB. (2024). Analysis of Theoretical Viewpoints Explaining the Performance Differentials of Construction Firms. International Journal of Construction Education and Research. 20(1), 2-25
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Moshood, TD., Rotimi, JOB., & Wajiha, S. (2023). Sustainability principles in infrastructure project delivery: establishing the broader implementation strategies for decision-making. Construction Innovation.
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., Reddy, SM., Kahandawa, R., & Rotimi, JOB. (2023). Benefits, constraints and enablers of modular offsite construction (MOSC) in New Zealand high-rise buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.
[Journal article]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., Rajakannu, G., & Kordestani Ghalenoei, N. (2022). Potential of Modular Offsite Construction for Emergency Situations: A New Zealand Study. Buildings. 12(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
He, P., Bui, TTP., Shahzad, W., Wilkinson, S., & Domingo, N. (2022). Towards Effective Implementation of Carbon Reduction Strategies in Construction Procurement: A Case Study of New Zealand. Buildings. 12(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Shahzad, W., Wilkinson, S.
Rasheed, N., Shahzad, W., Khalfan, M., & Rotimi, JOB. (2022). Risk Identification, Assessment, and Allocation in PPP Projects: A Systematic Review. Buildings. 12(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Bakhtiarizadeh, E., Shahzad, WM., Poshdar, M., & Rotimi, JOB. (2022). Blockchain technology applicability in New Zealand's prefabricated construction industry. Engineering Management in Production and Services. 14(1), 103-112
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., Hassan, A., & Rotimi, JOB. (2022). The challenges of land development for housing provision in New Zealand. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment. 37(3), 1319-1337
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Darlow, G., Rotimi, JOB., & Shahzad, WM. (2022). Automation in New Zealand's offsite construction (OSC): a status update. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 12(1), 38-52
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Bakhtiarizadeh, E., Shahzad, WM., Poshdar, M., Khalfan, M., & Rotimi, JOB. (2021). Blockchain and information integration: Applications in New Zealand’s prefabrication supply chain. Buildings. 11(12)
[Journal article]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Bakhtiazadeh, E., Shahzad, WM., Poshdar, M., Khalfan, M., & Rotimi, JOB. (2021). Blockchain and information integration: Applications in New Zealand's prefabrication supply chain. Buildings. 11(608), 1-14
[Journal article]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Sooriyamudalige, N., Domingo, N., Shahzad, W., & Childerhouse, P. (2020). Barriers and enablers for supply chain integration in prefabricated elements manufacturing in New Zealand. International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management. 10(1), 73-91
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Shahzad, W.Edited by: Shahzad, W.
Haji Karimian, S., Mbachu, J., Egbelakin, T., & Shahzad, W. (2019). Improving efficiency in roading projects: a New Zealand study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 26(5), 827-849
[Journal article]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Mbachu, J., Egbelakin, T., Rasheed, EO., & Shahzad, WM. (2017). Influence of key role players on productivity outcomes in the residential building lifecycle. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. 15(4), 528-551
[Journal article]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, W., Mbachu, J., & Domingo, N. (2015). Marginal productivity gained through prefabrication: Case studies of building projects in Auckland. Buildings. 5(1), 196-208
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Shahzad, W.Contributed to by: Domingo, N.
Shahzad, W., & Mbachu, J. (2013). Prefabrication as an on-site productivity enhancer: Analysis of impact levels of the underlying constraints and improvement measures in New Zealand construction industry. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management. 5(4), 1-32
[Journal article]Authored by: Shahzad, W.

Book

Shahzad, W., Jelodar, M., Sutrisna, M., & Nesarnobari, S. (2024). Unlocking the Full Potential of Offsite Construction by Optimising its Procurement and Delivery. In M. Kumaraswamy (Ed.) Routledge Handbook of Construction Project Procurement and Delivery. London, UK: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., Rasheed, E., & Rotimi, JOB. (Eds.) (2022). Proceedings of the 7th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium. Auckland, New Zealand: School of Built Environment, Massey University
[Edited Book]Edited by: Rasheed, E., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Luo, O., & Shahzad, W. (2020). Prefabrication and Waste Minimisation in Construction Projects: Perspectives from New Zealand. (pp. 55 - 67).
[Chapter]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., & Mbachu, J.(2012). Productivity enhancement of construction industry using prefabrication: Impact levels of the underlying constraints and improvement measures. Germany: LAMBERT Academic Publishing
[Authored Book]Authored by: Shahzad, W.

Thesis

Shahzad, WM. (2016). Comparative analysis of the productivity levels achieved through the use of panelised prefabrication technology with those of traditional building system. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, New Zealand) Shahzad, WM. (2016). Comparative analysis of the productivity levels achieved through the use of panelised prefabrication technology with those of traditional building system. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Shahzad, W.Edited by: Domingo, N.
Shahzad, WM. (2011). Offsite manufacturing as a means of improving productivity in New Zealand construction industry: Key barriers to adoption and improvement measures. (Master's Thesis)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Shahzad, W.

Report

He, P., Shahzad, W., Wilkinson, S., & Domingo, N.(2022). Zero-carbon tenders for public sector projects. (Report No. 192). Wellington, New Zealand
[Technical Report]Authored by: Shahzad, W., Wilkinson, S.
Shahzad, W., & Rasheed, E.(2019). The H&S case for prefab. (Report No. 170). Wellington, New Zealand
[Technical Report]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, W.(2018). Panellised prefab's benefits. (Report No. Issue 164). Wellington, New Zealand: Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
[Technical Report]Authored by: Shahzad, W.

Conference

Moshood, T., Rotimi, JOB., & Shahzad, W. (2023). Examining infrastructure pipelines information for their relevance in construction organizations' strategic decision making. In JOB. Rotimi, WM. Shahzad, M. Sutrisna, & R. Kahandawa (Eds.) Proceedings EPPM 2023. : The 13th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management (EPPM 2023)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.Edited by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Nesarnobari, S., Shahzad, W., & Jelodar, MB. (2022). The Status Quo of Prefabricated Housing: An investigation into New Zealand Construction Sector. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. Vol. 1101
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Babaeianjelodar, M., Shahzad, W.
Ramesh, S., Shahzad, W., & Sutrisna, M. (2022). Transaction Cost of Offsite Construction (OSC): A New Zealand Study. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. Vol. 1101
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Shahzad, W., Sutrisna, M.
Moshood, TD., Rotimi, JOB., & Shahzad, W. (2022). Implementation of Pipeline Projects: Matters Arising in the New Zealand Construction Industry. EPPM2022 Conferece Proceedings. : The 12th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Nesarnobari, S., Shahzad, W., & Jelodar, MB. (2022). Mapping supply chain to enhance capability and capacity of prefabricated housing supply in New Zealand. Yes. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Roos, CH., Olanipekun, A., Shahzad, W., & Sutrisna, M. (2021). Modular Prefabricated Classrooms: A New Zealand Study to Investigate Cost and Time Performance Potential. Yesterday. (pp. 582 - 594). : 44th Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Shahzad, W., Sutrisna, M.
Bakhtiazadeh, E., Shahzad, W., Poshdar, M., & Rotimi, JOB. (2021). Applicability of Blockchain technology in New Zealand’s prefabricated construction industry: A potential solution. 11th International Conference on Engineering, Project and Production Management - EPPM2021. : 11th International Conference on Engineering, Project and Production Management - EPPM2021
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Wahid, I., Rotimi, JOB., Shahzad, W., & Rasheed, N. (2020). Nature of New Zealand Construction Industry: An Exploratory Analysis of Performance Hindering Challenges. In WM. Shahzad, EO. Rasheed, & JOB. Rotimi (Eds.) Proceedings - NewZealand Built Environment Research Symposium. (pp. 181 - 188). : 6th New Zelanad Built Environment Research Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.Edited by: Rasheed, E., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
NZBERS, .(2020, February). 6th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium 2020 Book of Proceedings. 6th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium 2020 Book of Proceedings. Retreived from http://nzbers.massey.ac.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Proceedings-NZBERS-Feb2020.pdf
[Conference]Edited by: Rasheed, E., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Bakhtiarizadeh, E., Shahzad, W., & Rotimi, J. (2020). Applying Secure Information-based Mechanism for Prefabrication Supply Chain Integration: A Review. In WM. Shahzad, EO. Rasheed, & JOB. Rotimi (Eds.) Proceedings - New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium. (pp. 71 - 78). : 6th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium 2020
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.Edited by: Rasheed, E., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Rasheed, N., Wahid, I., Shahzad, W., & Rotimi, JOB. (2020). Understanding the factors critical to success of PPPs in New Zealand: Public and private sector standpoint. In W. Shahzad, EO. Rasheed, & JOB. Rotimi (Eds.) Proceedings - New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium. (pp. 13 - 20). : 6th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium 2020
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.Edited by: Rasheed, E., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Sooriyamudalige, N., Domingo, N., Childerhouse, P., & Shahzad, W.(2019, November). Supply chain of prefabricated housing construction: a case study of New Zealand. . (pp. 426 - 433).
[Conference]Authored by: Domingo, N., Shahzad, W.
Rotimi, JOB., Wahid, I., & Shahzad, W. (2019). Factors limiting performance of the construction industry: A New Zealand perspective. In X. Zhao, P. Kalutara, & R. Webber (Eds.) 43rd AUBEA Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference. (pp. 629 - 637). : 43rd Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Rasheed, N., Tejano Jr., CA., Shahzad, W., & Rotimi, JOB. (2019). Critical success factors of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in New Zealand. In X. Zhao, P. Kalutara, & R. Webber (Eds.) 43rd AUBEA Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference. (pp. 223 - 232). : 43rd Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Bakhtiazadeh, E., Shahzad, W., & Rotimi, JOB. (2019). A process map for supply chain relationships in prefabricated construction. In X. Zhao, P. Kalutara, & R. Webber (Eds.) 43rd AUBEA Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference. (pp. 112 - 123). : 43rd Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
Rasheed, E., Yu, J., Hale, S., Booth, N., & Shahzad, W. (2019). Explaining the factors’ influencing young females’ interest in the construction industry using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. : West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Zhao, LL., Mbachu, J., Domingo, N., & Shahzad, W. (2017). Predictors of building development cost trend: A New Zealand multi-level analysis. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/85681d_b1b348c544a740d2aab11cdda431d365.pdf. (pp. 49 - 59). : THE 5TH ANNUAL NZBERS 2017
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Nguyen, HT., Jasper, M., Park, K., & Shahzad, W. (2017). Key factors influencing the productivity performance of construction industry: A literature review. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/85681d_b1b348c544a740d2aab11cdda431d365.pdf. (pp. 1 - 11). : THE 5TH ANNUAL NZBERS 2017
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Ansari, R., Egbelakin, T., Mbachu, J., Rasheed, E., & Shahzad, W. (2017). Maximizing the productivity of the precast concrete plants by implementing the lean management system. Advancing collaborative built environment research and practice in New Zealand. : THE 5TH ANNUAL NZBERS 2017
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Yakubu, E., Egbelakin, T., Rasheed, E., Mbachu, J., & Shahzad, W. (2017). Development of a multiple-criteria decision assessment framework for adaptive reuse case study building selection. Advancing collaborative built environment research and practice in New Zealand. : THE 5TH ANNUAL NZBERS 2017
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Razeen, M., Shahzad, W., Mbachu, J., Egbelakin, T., & Rasheed, E. (2017). Prefab timber panels - A study to investigate the potential of export trade. Advancing collaborative built environment research and practice in New Zealand. : THE 5TH ANNUAL NZBERS 2017
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Razeen, M., Shahzad, WM., Egbelakin, T., & Rasheed, E. (2017). Prefab timber panels - A study to investigate the potential of export trade.. : 5th New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Mbachu, J., Rasheed, EN., & Shahzad, W. (2016). Improving productivity and viability of SME contractors: Resilience management framework. In N. Domingo, & S. Wilkinson (Eds.) 2016 6th International Conference on Building Resilience: Building Resilience to Address the Unexpected. (pp. 872 - 881). Auckland, New Zealand: 6th International Conference on Building Resilience
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Mbachu, J., Rasheed, EN., & Shahzad, W.Improving productivity and viability of sme contractors: resilience-enhancing framework. (pp. 872 - 881). Auckland, New Zealand: 6th International Conference on Building Resilience: Building Resilience to Address the Unexpected
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rasheed, E., Shahzad, W.
Mbachu, JIC., & Shahzad, WM. (2015). Prefab content versus cost and time savings in construction projects: A regression analysis. In J. Cable (Ed.) 2015 APM Proceedings. Vol. 1 (pp. 1 - 12). Maryland, United States of America: 2nd Annual Project Management Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., Mbachu, J., & Domingo, N.Marginal productivity gained through prefabrication: Case studies of building projects in Auckland. . Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Domingo, N., Shahzad, W.Contributed to by: Domingo, N.
Shahzad, W., & Mbachu, J.Comparative analysis of the productivity levels achieved through the use of prefab systems with those of the traditional construction methods: Case studies of some projects in Auckland. . Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Mbachu, JI., & Shahzad, WM.(2012, July). A holistic understanding of the concept and measurement of productivity in the construction industry: A New Zealand perseptive. Proceedings of the West African Built Environment Research Conference 2012. (pp. 1 - 7). Retreived from http://www.waberconference.com/page_2454858.html
[Conference]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Mbachu, JIC., Shahzad, WM., & Phipps, R.(2011). Off-site manufacture of components as a means of enhancing productivity in the New Zealand construction industry: Key uptake constraints and improvement measures. Paper presented at the meeting of Proceedings, 15th PAQS Congress 2011. Colombo, Sri Lanka
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., Mbachu, JI., & Phipps, R.Off-Site Manufacture of Components as a Means of Enhancing Productivity in the New Zealand Construction Industry: Key Uptake Constraints and Improvement Measures. In R. Rameezdeen, S. Senaratne, & YG. Sandanayake (Eds.) (pp. 339 - 350). Sri Lanka: 15th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Shahzad, W.
Shahzad, WM., Mbachu, J., & Domingo, N. (2014). Prefab content versus cost and time savings in construction projects: A regression analysis. Poster session presented at the meeting of 4th Annual New Zealand Built Environment Research Symposium
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Domingo, N., Shahzad, W.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Today
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Urdu
    Last used: Today
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

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Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 3 1
Co-supervisor 6 2

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Umar Farooq - Doctor of Philosophy
    Sponge Cities in New Zealand - A Sustainable Approach to Urban Storm Water Management
  • Zaid Kanaan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Examining Glazed Facades as Climate Contributors - Assessing Solar Radiation Effects and Proposing Sustainable Glass Solutions for Building Envelopes
  • Sanaz Nesarnobari - Doctor of Philosophy
    Optimising supply chain management of offsite construction (OSC) in New Zealand

Co-supervisor of:

  • Monica Shrivastava - Doctor of Philosophy
    Sustainable Offsite Construction (OSC) through automated lean manufacturing for housing sector in New Zealand
  • Xun Liang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Optimising Offsite Construction Carbon Footprint by integrating Digital Technologies and Lean Management
  • Taofeek Moshood - Doctor of Philosophy
    Delivering Construction Pipeline Projects Through the Evaluation of the Quality of Demand-Side Information and Strategic Decision-Making in Construction Organisations.
  • Mohammed Ahsan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Smart, Aware and Adaptable Buildings
  • Ehsan Bakhtiarizadeh - Doctor of Philosophy
    Developing a framework for prefabrication supply chain integration in New Zealand using Blockchain technology
  • Nasir Rasheed - Doctor of Philosophy
    Risk Identification and Allocation in Public-Private Partnerships: A New Zealand Perspective

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Saeed Haji Karimian - Doctor of Philosophy
    PRODUCTIVITY IN ROAD PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION PROJECTS: PERSPECTIVES OF NEW ZEALAND ROADING CONTRACTORS ON THE CONSTRAINTS AND IMPROVEMEN

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Israr Wahid - Doctor of Philosophy
    An Analysis of Determinants of Construction Firm Performance: A New Zealand Perspective
  • 2023 - Nishadi Sooriyamudalige - Doctor of Philosophy
    SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION IN PREFABRICATED RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN NEW ZEALAND