1. In-Text Citation

Single Author
Format: (Author, 2026)
Example: BIM supports digital transformation in the construction industry (Rahman, 2026).
Rahman (2026) stated that BIM improves project integration.

Two Authors
Format: (Author & Author, 2026)
Example: Digital maturity influences BIM adoption (Ali & Hassan, 2026).

Three or More Authors
Format: (Author et al., 2026)
Example: BIM implementation requires organisational readiness (Zainal et al., 2026).

  1. Reference List

Journal Article
Format: Author, A. A. (2026). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Example: Rahman, M. A., & Ismail, N. (2026). Digital maturity assessment for BIM adoption in construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering, 15(2), 101–115. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxx

Book
Format: Author, A. A. (2026). Title of book (Edition). Publisher.
Example: Ching, F. D. K. (2026). Building construction illustrated (7th ed.). Wiley.

Website / Report
Format: Organisation. (2026). Title of document. URL
Example: Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia. (2026). BIM implementation guidelines. https://www.cidb.gov.my

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