TEO AI LIN, EVELYN (Dr) - Department of Building - National ...

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TEO AI LIN, EVELYN (Dr)
Associate Professor
Department of Building, SDE1-04-07
School of Design and Environment
National University of Singapore
4 Architecture Drive
Singapore 117566
Tel: (65) 6516-1008
Fax: (65) 6775-5502
Email: bdgteoal@nus.edu.sg
� Carbon Indexing, Sustainable Construction, LCC, Facade Maintenance, Construction
Safety & Culture, e-Measurement
� Construction Diversification, Arbitration, Management, Economics & Standards
Teaching Areas:
� Measurement (Building & Specialist Works)
� Safety, Health and Environmental Management
� Contract Administration
Academic/Professional Qualifications:
� DipQS, Singapore Polytechnic; B.Bldg (Hons), University of New South Wales
� PhD (CME), University of New South Wales; Teaching, (Higher Education), University of
Sheffield
� AAIQS, The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyor
� MSIB, Singapore Institute of Building Limited
� MSIArb, Singapore Institute of Arbitration
Awards Honours (Post-PhD):
� Overseas Leadership Award, 1999
� Excellence in Teaching Award, 2000
� 10DBMC Best Presentation Award 2005 (In recognition of the best presentation from a
young researcher in the session on service life prediction methodologies, failure modes
and risk analysis)

� Excellent Paper Award 2007, CRIOCM 2007 Research Symposium, (CRIOCM 2007
Conference Indexed by ISTP)
Career History:
� Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Head of Department, Contract Manger,
Contruction Companies
� Senior Contracts Engineer, Singapore Technology Construction Pte Ltd
� Lecturer, Singapore Polytechnic
� Singapore Content Manager, BCI Asia Construction Information Pte Ltd
� Senior Manager, School Development Office, Ministry of Education
Administrative Leadership:
� QS Core Leader of Department of Building, National University of Singapore
� Department of Building Public Talks/Seminars and Executive Courses Committee,
National University of Singapore
� Level 4000 Advisor, BSc (PFM)(Hons), National University of Singapore
� Programme Director for BSc (PFM), June 2010 to July 2011
� Director of External Affairs, August 2011
Professional/Consulting Activities:
� Educational/Conferences Committee, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (2002)
� Publication Committee, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (2003 to 2006)
� IFC Implementers Work Group – Member, buildingSMART (International Alliance of
Interoperability) Singapore Chapter
� Technical Coordinator, buildingSMART (International Alliance of Interoperability)
Singapore Chapter
� Technical Committee on General Safety in Workplaces, SPRING Singapore
� External Advisor for buildingSMART Korea
� Panel of Assessors under the Appeals Board (Land Acquisition), Ministry of Law,
Singapore; August 2010 to July 2012
� Chairman for the Board of Examiners for Diploma in Building Information Engineering of
BCA Academy Singapore
� Chairman for the Board of Examiners for Specialist Diploma in Building Information
Modeling (BIM) of BCA Academy Singapore; 1 Aug 2011 to 31 July 2012

Major Publications:
Selected Publications
� Teo, A L, S L Han and P.H. Tan (2007), "Empirical Investigation into Factors Affecting
Exporting Construction Services in SMEs in Singapore". Journal of Construction
Engineering and Management, 133, no. 8: 582-91.
� Teo, A L (2007), "Developing an Electronic System to Enhance the Building Safety
Auditing Process". Architectural Science Review 50, no. 4 (2007): 375-379.
� Teo, A L (2007), "Risk Management and Analysis Tool for Construction Sites". CME 25
Conference Construction Management and Economics-"Past, Present and Future" (2007).
Reading/ UK: University of Reading. (CME25 Conference, 16 - 18 Jul 2007, University of
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom)
� Teo, A L and A A Ajibade (2007), "Legal Framework for Alternative Dispute Resolution
(ADR): an Examination of Singapore National Legal System for Arbitration". Journal of
Construction Engineering and Management, 133, no. 2: 148-157.
� Teo, A L and N. Harikrishna (2006), "Quantitative Model for Efficient Maintenance on
Painted and Plastered Facades". Construction Management and Economics, 24, no. 10-
12: 1283-1293.
� Teo, A L and Y Y Ling (2006), "Developing a Model to measure the Effectiveness of Safety
Management Systems of Construction Sites". Building and Environment, 41, no. 11
(2006): 1584-1592.
� Teo, A L and K Phang (2005), " Singapore's Contractors Attitudes towards Safety
Culture". Journal of Construction Research, 157-178. ( Publisher: World Scientific) was
among the top accessed papers in the journal, October 2007).
� Teo, A L, Y Y Ling and F W A Chong (2005), "Framework for project managers to manage
construction safety". International Journal of Project Management, 329-341.
� Teo, A L, Y Y Ling and S Y Ong (2005), "Fostering Safe Work Behaviour in workers at
Construction Sites". Engineering, Construction & Architectural Management, 12, no. 4,
410-422.
� Teo, A L and N Harikrishna (2005), "Maintenance of Plastered and Painted Facades for
Singapore Public Housing: A Predictive Life Cycle Cost Based Approach". Architectural
Science Review, 47-54.
� Teo, A L and T F Cheng (2006), "Building Smart - A Strategy for Implementing BIM
Solution in Singapore". Synthesis Journal 2006, 5: 117-24.
� Teo, A L and G Runeson (2001), "Aspects of market differentiation in the building
industry". The Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 1, no. 2
(2001): 14-23.
� Teo, A L, G Ofori and Y.N. Ng (2009), "Success Story of the Shipbuilding and Repair
Industry in Achieving Excellent Safety Performance: A Lesson for the Construction

Industry". Conference on Construction Engineering and Management/Project Management
. (in press).
� Teo, A L (2008), "Online Survey-Factors Detering the Development of
Automated_Quantity_Taking-off_System". Joint 2008 CIB WO65/W055 Symposium
(2008): 68-69. Dubai, UAE: Heriot-Watt University. (Invited paper) (Joint 2008 CIB
WO65/W055 Symposium - CIB2008Dubai: Transformation through construction, 14 - 17
Nov 2008, Dubai, United Arab Emirates).
� Teo, A L, H Theo and YB Feng (2008), "Construction Health and Safety Performance in
Developing and Developed Countries: a Parallel Study in South Africa and Singapore".
Evolution of and Directions in Construction Safety and Health, ed. Jimmie Hinze (2008).
Florida: University of Florida. (Invited paper) (CIB W99 14th Rinker International
Conference, 9 - 11 Mar 2008, Gainesville, Florida, United States)
� Imriyas, K, S P Low, A L Teo and S L Han (2008), "Premium-rating model for workers'
compensation insurance in construction". Journal of Construction Engineering and
Management-ASCE, 134, no. 8: 601-617.
� Ling, Y Y and A L Teo (2007), "Effect of Personnel Characteristics and Incentives on
Worksite Safety". Proceedings of CRIOCM 2007 International Research Symposium on
Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Sydney, Australia, 8-13
August 2007 : 693-707. Sydney: The Chinese Research Institute of Construction
Management, The University of New South Wales, Shenzhen University. (CRIOCM 2007
Research Symposium, 8 - 13 Aug 2007, Coogee Bay, Sydney, Australia) ((CRIOCM 2007
Conference Indexed by ISTP)).
� Teo, A L and S.N. Heng (2007), "Deployment Framework to Promote the Adoption of
Automated Quantities Taking-off System". Proceedings of CRIOCM 2007 International
Research Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate
Sydney, Australia, 8-13 August 2007 (2007): 928-943. Sydney: The Chinese Research
Institute of Construction Management, The University of New South Wales, Shenzhen
University. (CRIOCM 2007 Research Symposium, 8 - 13 Aug 2007, Coogee Bay, Sydney,
Australia) (Excellent Paper Award (CRIOCM 2007 Conference Indexed by ISTP)).
� Teo, A L (2007), "Risk Management and Analysis Tool for Construction Sites". CME 25
Conference Construction Management and Economics-"Past, Present and Future" (2007).
Reading/ UK: University of Reading. (CME25 Conference, 16 - 18 Jul 2007, University of
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom).
� Imriyas, K, S P Low and A L Teo (2007), "Framework for computing workers'
compensation insurance premiums in construction". Construction Management and
Economics, no. 25 (June 2007): 563-584.
� Imriyas, K, S P Low and A L Teo (2007), "A Decision Support System for Predicting
Accident Risks in Building Projects". Architectural Science Review, 50, no. 2: 149-162.
� Imriyas, K, S P Low and A L Teo (2007), "A fuzzy knowledge-based system for premiumrating
of workers' compensation insurance for building projects". Construction
Management and Economics, no. 25: 1175-1193.

� Imriyas, K, S P Low and A L Teo (2007), "A Decision Support System for Predicting
Accident Risks in Building Projects". Architectural Science Review, 50, no. 2 (2007): 149-
162.
� Imriyas, K, S P Low, A L Teo and S L Han (2006), "Fuzzy expert system for computing
workmen's compensation insurance premiums in construction: a conceptual framework".
Architectural Science Review, 49, no. 3: 269-282.
� Teo, A L, K Y Seah and J Chioh (2006), "CEMS - A Better Standard for Measurement of
Building Works". Proceedings of the 10th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors
Congress (2006). Singapore: Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers. (10th PAQS
Congress, Advancing New Frontiers, 21 - 24 May 2006, Marina Mandarin Hotel,
Singapore, Singapore).
� Imriyas, K, S P Low, A L Teo and S L Han (2006), "Methodology for estimating accident
risks in construction projects: an insurance perspective". Proceedings of the 5th MICRA
Conference (2006). IUM: International Islamic University of Malaysia. (5th MICRA
Conference, 20 – 21 Jun 2006, International Islamic University of Malaysia, KAED,
Malaysia).
� Teo, A L and D P Fang (2006), "Measurement of Safety Climate in Construction Industry:
Studies in Singapore & Hong Kong". Proceedings of CIB W99 International Conference on
Global Unity for Safety & Health in Construction , ed. Dongping Fang, Rafiq M. Choudhry
& Jimmie W. Hinze (2006): 157-164. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press. (CIB W99 -
International Conference on Global Unity for Safety & Health in Construction, 27 - 30 Jun
2006, Beijing, China, Beijing, China).
� Ling, Y Y and A L Teo (2006), "Increasing Worksite Safety: Intrinsic Behavior vs. External
Incentives". Proceedings of CIB W99 International Conference in Global Unity for Safety &
Health in Construction , ed. Dongping Fang, Rafiq M. Choudhry & Jimmie W. Hinze
(2006): 497-503. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press. (CIB W99 Conference –
International Conference on Global Unity for Safety & Health in Construction, 28 - 30 Jun
2006, Beijing, China, Beijing, China).
� Ling, Y Y, A L Teo and K. M. Tang (2005), "Effect of Severe Acute Respiratory Sndrome
on the Construction Industry". Combining Forces: Advancing Facilities Management and
Construction Through Innovation , ed. Kahkonen K. and Sexton M. (2005): 73-84.
Helsinki, Finland: VTT and RIL. (11th Joint CIB International Symposium, 13 - 16 Jun
2005, Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland).
� Teo, A L and Y.N. Ng (2005), "Factors affecting the implementation of performance based
standards in Singapore". 11th Joint CIB International Symposium Combining Forces:
Advancing Facilities Management and Construction through Innovation (2005) (11th Joint
CIB International Symposium Combining Forces: Advancing Facilities Management and
Construction through Innovation, 13 Jun 2005 - 16 Jun 2006, Finlandia Hall, Helsinki,
Finland).
� Imriyas, K, S P Low and A L Teo (2005), "Self-learning expert system for pro-active
monitoring and control of basement construction works in Singapore: A conceptual
framework". Proceedings of the 4th MICRA Conference, ed. N. Daud, et al (2005): 14-1-
14-16. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya and Management in Construction Researchers
Association (MICRA). (Proceedings of the 4th MICRA Conference, 4 - 5 May 2005,
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

� Teo, A L and D. S. Y. Ong (2005), "Using Analytic Hierarchy Process in evaluating
construction safety views of different parties in Singapore". 4th Triennial International
Conference: Rethinking and Revitalizing Construction Safety, Health, Environment and
Quality (2005) (4th Triennial International Conference: Rethinking and Revitalizing
Construction Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, 17 - 20 May 2005).
� Teo, A L, M Y L Chew and N Harikrishna (2005), "Assessment of Factors Affecting the
Service Life of External Paint Finish on Plastered Facades". 10DBMC International
Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components (2005). Lyon: 10DBMC.
(10DBMC International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components,
17 - 20 Apr 2005, Palais des Congres, Lyon [ France], France) (Best Presentation
Award).
� Ling, Y Y, G Ofori and A L Teo (2005), "Predicting Safety Levels of Construction Project
Sites". Proceedings of CIB World Building Congress: Building for the Future, ed. Institute
for Research in Construction and National Research Council (2005). Canada: Ottawa.
(Proceedings of CIB World Building Congress: Building for the Future, 2 - 7 May 2004,
National Research Council, Toronto, Canada).
� Teo, A L and F W Chong (2003), "Understanding construction fatalities in Singapore:
prevention versus cure - a dynamic approach". Joint Internal Symposium of CIB Working
Commissions (2003): 730-742. Singapore. (Joint International Symposium of CIB
Working Commissions of W55: Building Economics; W65: Organisation and Management
of Construction; W107: Construction in Developing Countries., 22 - 24 Oct 2003).
� Teo, A L (2002), "Strategic Market Positioning in the Construction Industry: Importance
of Organisation Flexibility for Diversification". -blank- (2002). Stellenbosch: 1st
International Conference of CIB W107: Creating a Sustainable Construction Industry in
Developing Countries, 11-13 Nov 2002.. (1st International Conference of CIB W107, 11
Nov 2002, Stellenbosch, South Africa).