Amna Shibeika

Amna Shibeika is a Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at the University of Reading, where she leads the MSc in Construction Cost Management program. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital innovation in construction, sustainable and resilient built environment for vulnerable populations, and construction management.

• Previous Role: Assistant Professor at UAE University
• Qualifications: PhD in Construction Management and Engineering, MSc in Applied Informatics – Construction, BSc in Architecture

Her work addresses housing resilience for vulnerable groups, digital transformation in construction via BIM and IoT, and labor market dynamics. She leads the Building Resilience project (2024-2025, ISPF ODA) examining war displacement impacts on Sudanese elderly housing.

Key publications span energy retrofitting in UAE, digital trio frameworks (BIM–EIR–IoT), environmental analysis in MMC housing, and Sustainability Assessment challenges in UAE construction. Her research has appeared in Buildings, Applied Sciences, Sustainability, and Archnet-IJAR.

Professional affiliations include the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and the Higher Education Association.