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Associate Professor Naseem Ameer Ali BSc(Hons), DipAF, MSc, MSc, PhD

Associate Professor

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Built Environment

Associate Professor and Director for Internationalisation, School of Built Env, 淘料视频; Adjunct Professor University of Science Malaysia; Visiting Professor Taylors University Malaysia

Multidisciplinary construction professional with over 30 years of industry and academic experience. Past President of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia. Currently on the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors Auckland branch board and New Zealand Society of Construction Law council.

Author of the world's first construction contract (STCC-RSP 2015) to attain the Plain Language Commission UK’s Clear English Standard accreditation.

Advocate of plain language, which is heavily emphasised in the Master of Construction (Construction Law) programme.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +64 9 213 6562 or +64 21 260 2520 (Mobile)
    Location: 3.19, Quad A, Gate 1,
    Campus: 淘料视频 East Precinct, Albany Expressway (SH 17), Auckland

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Second Class Upper Division) - University of Reading (1986)
  • Diploma of Accounting and Finance - The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (1988)
  • Master of Science - University of London (1990)
  • Master of Science - University of London (1992)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Auckland (2016)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Dispute resolution including adjudication, construction contracts drafting, modern plain legal construction contracts, construction law, contract administration, construction project management, procurement, and construction economics.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Resource Development and Management

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Building (120200): Building Construction Management and Project Planning (120201): Built Environment And Design (120000):
Civil Engineering (090500):
Commercial and Contract Law (180105):
Construction Engineering (090502):
Design Practice and Management (120300):
Engineering (090000):
Law (180100): Law And Legal Studies (180000):
Quantity Surveying (120203):
Tort Law (180126)

Keywords

Construction law; construction contracts; plain English legal drafting; dispute resolution including adjudication, mediation, and arbitration; construction project management; construction economics; quantity surveying; procurement.

Research Outputs

Journal

Kamarazaly, MA., Jing, LW., Ling, SCA., Chuing, LS., & Ali, NA. (2024). THE AWARENESS OF CARBON EMISSION AND PLANNING AMONG MalaysiaN CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS. Planning Malaysia. 22(3), 224-241
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Puri, A., Elkharboutly, M., & Ali, NA. (2024). Identifying major challenges in managing post-disaster reconstruction projects: A critical analysis. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 107
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., Elkharboutly, M.
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Silva, PM., Domingo, N., & Ameer Ali, NAN. (2024). Causes of disputes in the construction industry – a systematic literature review. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction. 29(2), 193-210
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., Domingo, N.
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Nordin, RM., Ahnuar, EM., Masrom, MAN., & Ali, NA. (2023). EXAMINING CORRUPTION ISSUES IN MALAYSIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: PARTAKER PERSPECTIVES. Planning Malaysia. 21(2), 52-68
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Ballesteros-Lintao, R., & Ameer Ali, NAN. (2023). Readability and comprehensibility of Malaysian construction contracts. International Journal of Construction Management. 23(15), 2649-2657
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Finnie, D., Ameer Ali, N., & Park, K. (2021). Early contractor involvement: a review of pre-construction service agreements. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law. 175(4), 143-150
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Finnie, D., Ali, NA., & Park, K. (2019). Design development post contract signing in New Zealand: Client's or contractor's cost?. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law. 172(4), 146-156
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Finnie, D., Ali, NA., & Park, K. (2018). Enhancing off-site manufacturing through early contractor involvement (ECI) in New Zealand. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law. 171(4), 176-185
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Finnie, D., & Ameer Ali, NAN. (2015). The New Zealand construction contracts amendment act 2015 – For better or worse?. Construction Economics and Building. 15(4), 95-105
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Ameer Ali, NAN. (2008). ADR in Malyasia: One step at a time. The Australian ADR Reporter. (6: March), 23-25 Retrieved from http://www.ciarb.net.au/sites/www.ciarb.net.au/files/files/Issue%20No%206.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Ameer Ali, NA. (2008). Unique Plain Language Contract A Success. New Zealand Building Subcontractors Federation UPDATE.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2008). Update And Summary On The Proposed Construction Industry Payment And Adjudication Act. Master Builders Journal. (3rd Quarter 2008), 66-68 Retrieved from http://www.mbam.org.my/mbam/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=249&Itemid=318
[Journal article]Edited by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN. (2008). Modernising construction contracts (Part 1): Incorporating a case study on the CICC model terms of construction contract for sub-contract work 2007. Master Builders Journal Malaysia. (3rd Quarter), 78-90 Retrieved from http://www.mbam.org.my/mbam/images/MBJ3Q08/MBJ3Q08(FullLayout).pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Ameer Ali, NAN., & Ameer Ali, NA. (2007). One Step at a Time - An Overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Malaysia including Proposals for a Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act. RICS Construction Journal. (Nov/Dec), 18-21
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN. (2006). A 'Construction Industry Payment And Adjudication Act': Reducing payment-default and increasing dispute resolution efficiency in construction: Part 2. Master Builders Journal Malaysia. (4th Quarter), 4-22 Retrieved from http://www.mbam.org.my/mbam/images/MBJ4Q06%28pdf%29/CS_ACTpt2.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Ameer Ali, NAN. (2006). A 'Construction Industry Payment And Adjudication Act': Reducing payment-default and increasing dispute resolution efficiency in construction: Part 1. Master Builders Journal Malaysia. (3rd Quarter), 4-14 Retrieved from http://www.mbam.org.my/mbam/images/MBJ3Q06(pdf)/CsNaseem(ACTpt1).pdf
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Book

Stefanitsis, M., Flemmer, C., Rasheed, E., & Ali, NA. (2024). Accessibility to the Built Environment for Mobility-Impaired Persons: A Review. (pp. 111 - 127).
[Chapter]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., Flemmer, C., Rasheed, E.
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Shirley, CAL., Kamarazaly, MA., Ali, NA., & Moossajee, A. (2023). Resolution of Construction Payment Disputes: Adjudication in the Kenyan Construction Industry. In Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Innovative Architecture and the Built Environment. (pp. 213 - 234).
[Chapter]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Wilkinson, S. (2010). Construction mediation in New Zealand. In Mediation in the Construction Industry: An International Review. (pp. 108 - 120).
[Chapter]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Ameer Ali, NAN. (2008). Modern Plain English Drafting and Construction: The Malaysian Subcontract Model Terms. London, United Kingdom: Society of Construction Law, United Kingdom
[Monograph]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.

Report

Yiu, T., Wu, RW., Babaeianjelodar, M., Lovreglio, R., Ameer Ali, N., Guo, BHW., . . . Ghodrati, N.(2023). Are you ready to be monitored at work?– A 淘料视频 of Real-time Employee Monitoring Technologies Adoption for New Zealand Construction Industry from Legal, Ethical and Behavioural Perspectives.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., Babaeianjelodar, M., Lovreglio, R.
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Ameer Ali, NAN.(2016). WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd v NS Bluescope Lysaght Malaysia Sdn Bhd & other case. (Report No. [2016] 1 CIDB-CLR 140). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: ARK Knowledge Solutions
[Technical Report]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.Contributed to by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN., & Lim, CF.A Report on the Proposal for a Malaysian Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act. Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.

Conference

Finnie, D., Ali, NA., McKay, C., & Wilson, N.Ethics Provisions Within New Zealand Professional Codes of Conduct, Towards a Construction-Wide Code of Ethics. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. (pp. 367 - 382). 2366-2557.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Puri, A., Ali, NA., & Elkharboutly, M.Suitability of FIDIC Contracts for Post-disaster Reconstruction of Infrastructure Projects. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. (pp. 323 - 343). 2366-2557.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., Elkharboutly, M.
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Nordin, RM., Ahnuar, EM., Masrom, AN., Ali, NA., & Nasir, NM.Malaysian construction industry corruption: Views of government agencies, contractors, and consultants. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2881 (1)0094-243X.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Radzi, J., & Ali, NANA.'Meaning' in standard forms of construction contracts: A narrative literature review and a proposal. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2881 (1)0094-243X.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Finnie, D., Ali, NANA., & Park, K.Transparent and sustainable procurement through two-stage early contractor involvement (2S-ECI) - Industry perceptions. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2881 (1)0094-243X.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Ansu-Gyeabour, O., Van Heerden, A., & Ali, NA.The New Zealand land transport policy: Is the regime delivering on the economic outcomes?. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2881 (1)0094-243X.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., van Heerden, A.
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Silva, PM., Domingo, N., & Ali, NANA.Current knowledge on construction dispute management in New Zealand. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2881 (1)0094-243X.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., Domingo, N.
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Riyaz, N., Elkharboutly, M., Ali, NANA., & Wilkinson, S.Housing in Kashmir: Traditional Dhajji Dewari housing as a seismic-resistant alternative. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2881 (1)0094-243X.
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N., Elkharboutly, M.
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Ameer Ali, NAN.(2017, May). Drafting in modern plain legal language. .
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.Contributed to by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN.(2017, March). The power of perseverance - Understanding the importance of attitude. .
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.Contributed to by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN.(2017, June). Procurement & the bottom line - why it pays to get it right. .
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.Contributed to by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN. (2015, May). The development of the framework, contract, and application of the standard terms of construction contract for renovation and small projects (STCC-RSP 2015). Presented at CIDB RISM - Construction Contract for Renovation and Small Projects. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ali, NANA., & Wilkinson, S. (2010). Modernising Construction Contracts Drafting–A Plea for Good Sense. W113-Special Track 18th CIB World Building Congress May 2010 Salford, United Kingdom. (pp. 323).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2009, October). Plain Language Construction Contracts – ‘Greenfield’ Drafting v Re-Drafting. Presented at Plain Language Association InterNational’s Seventh International Biennial Conference on Raising the Standard. Sydney, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA.(2009, August). Adjudication - Competition or Complementary to Arbitration?. .
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ali, NANA., & Wilkinson, S.RETHINKING OR TINKERING CONTRACT MANAGEMENT?.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA., ameer, ., & Ameer Ali, N. (2009). The Ideal Construction Dispute Resolver. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors' 13th Annual Congress
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN., & Wilkinson, S.(2009). Statutory Adjudication Under Nine Commonwealth Jurisdictions – A User’s Perspective on Legislative Drafting Style. . Hong Kong
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2008). Applying Modern Drafting Guidelines in Construction Contracts Incorporating A Case 淘料视频 - ‘The CICC Model Terms Of Construction Contract For Subcontract Work 2007. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: International Conference on Modern Legal Drafting
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA.(2007, January). The Arbitration Act 2005 – The Relationship Between Arbitration and Statutory Adjudication. .
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2007). Accessibility Of Legal Documents In The Construction Industry – A Plea For Sanity. Auckland, New Zealand: Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors International Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2007). The Proposed Malaysian Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act. London: Adjudication Society’s Sixth Annual Conference on International Adjudication and Dispute Resolution
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2006, April). Adjudication, An End to Cash Flow Problems in the Construction Industry. Presented at Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration – Construction Industry Development Board Conference on Adjudication. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2006, February). Contemporary Issues In Construction Contracts. Presented at Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia Seminar. Kuching, East Malaysia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2006, August). Communication in Project Management. Presented at Institution of Engineers Malaysia Seminar. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2006, December). Model Terms of Construction Contract for Subcontract Works 2006. Presented at Royal Institution of Surveyors - CIDB Seminar. Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA.(2006, April). Adjudication, An End to Cash Flow Problems in the Construction Industry. .
[Conference]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA.(2006, September). Model Terms of Construction Contract. .
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Thesis

Ameer Ali, NAN. (2015). Statutory construction adjudication: Analysis of the New Zealand and Malaysian legislations and development of a decision making model. (Doctoral Thesis, University of Auckland) Ameer, ANAN. (2015). Statutory construction adjudication: Analysis of the New Zealand and Malaysian legislations and development of a decision making model. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Other

Ameer Ali, NAN. (2014). Standard terms of construction contract for renovation and small projects (STCC-RSP 2015). (pp. 1 - 19). Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
[Other]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Ameer Ali, NA. (2009, April). Different Ways Commonwealth Countries Have Dealt with Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NA. (2007, January). The Arbitration Act 2005 – The Relationship Between Arbitration and Statutory Adjudication. Presented at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. : Lexis-Nexis.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
Ameer Ali, NAN. (2016). Model Terms of Construction Contract for Subcontract Works - Second Edition. (pp. 1 - 32). Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
[Other]Authored by: Ameer Ali, N.
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Ameer Ali, NA. (2006, September). Model Terms of Construction Contract in CIDB International Annual Conference 2006. Presented at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. : 15 Sep 2006.
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Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Today
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Malay (spoken in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei)
    Last used: This week
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 6 1
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Daniel Chinounye - Doctor of Philosophy
    Enhancing productivity in alliance delivery model in New Zealand construction industry.
  • Ayush Puri - Doctor of Philosophy
    Construction Contracts for Post-Disaster Reconstruction Projects: Enhancing Effectiveness and Efficiency
  • Margaret Stefanitsis - Doctor of Philosophy
    Inaccessibility to the Built Environment for Mobility Challenged People: Introducing Enforceable Accessibility to Public Buildings into New Zealand鈥檚 Law.
  • Ofori Ansu-Gyeabour - Doctor of Philosophy
    Developing a Framework for Managing Contract-Related Disputes in Construction
  • Mhd Hani Al Olabi - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Framework for Drafting Time-related Provisions for Construction Standard Forms of Contracts in Common Law Jurisdictions
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  • Juwita Radzi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effective written communication: A study on standard forms of construction contracts.
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Co-supervisor of:

  • Malaka Silva - Doctor of Philosophy
    Dispute Avoidance in New Zealand Construction Projects during Pre-Contract Stage

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2021 - David Finnie - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Contractual Framework for Two-Stage Early-Contractor Involvement (2S-ECI) in New Zealand Commercial Construction Projects

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