scholarly journals SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN LITHUANIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Loreta Kanapeckienė ◽  
Laura Tupėnaitė ◽  
Greta Saulytė Jucienė ◽  
Ineta Geipele
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Residential Sector ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
The Third ◽  
Residential Projects

Development of real estate has the potential to advance sustainability. This is particularly important in residential sector as it plays a crucial role in the lives of habitats and directly influences their welfare. As populations grow and cities expand, the demand for real estate increases and construction volumes rise. Assurance of sustainability in the residential projects becomes a new concern of real estate developers and construction companies. This article aims to analyse in more detail the concept of a sustainable residential construction and the evaluation criteria. In the first part the concept of sustainable development and its dimensions in residential construction are analysed. The second part describes the research methodology. In the third part, the research methodology is applied to the evaluation of five residential construction projects in Vilnius, Lithuania. The fourth part describes the possibilities of using wooden construction to improve the sustainability of residential construction projects.

scholarly journals BIM METODOLOGIJOS DIEGIMO ANALIZĖ KARTOTINIŲ GYVENAMŲJŲ PASTATŲ PROJEKTE: ATVEJO ANALIZĖ / ANALYSIS OF BIM METHODOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION FOR REPETITIVE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT: CASE STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Darius Migilinskas ◽  
Mykolas Sadauskas
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Training Costs ◽  
Residential Projects ◽  
And Training

The main aim of this article is to analyze the benefits of the BIM investment in repetitive residential projects. Global BIM investment practice shows that BIM is too expensive an investment for residential construction projects, that is why customers are choosing the traditional way to design and build. The detail case study analysis is made with the BIM methodology application to a single project and design in repeated projects in different places to get continuous benefits. In the analysis of investments, it is estimated the design, equipment and training costs, the comparison of inadequacies of the estimated calculations, the list of necessary changes of the project for the construction process and their evaluation are presented. Santrauka Pagrindinis šio straipsnio tikslas yra išanalizuoti BIM investicijų naudą vykdant kartotinius gyvenamųjų pastatų projektus. Pasaulinė BIM investicijų praktika rodo, jog BIM gyvenamųjų namų statyboje yra per brangi investicija, todėl užsakovai dažniau renkasi tradicinį projektavimo ir statybos būdą. Straipsnyje detaliai analizuojamas atvejis, kai BIM metodologija taikoma vienam projektui, ir jį kartojant, kai keičiama tik projekto statybos vieta, galima gauti daugiau naudos. Analizuojant investicijas įvertinamos projektavimo, įrangos ir mokymo išlaidos, palyginamos sąmatinių skaičiavimų neatitiktys, pateikiamas projekto pakeitimų, reikalingų atlikti statybos metu, sąrašas bei jų įvertinimas.

scholarly journals Effect of Project Complexity on Elemental Cost Analysis Accuracy: A Case of Residential Construction Projects within Nairobi City County

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
Muthoga M. W.
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Significant Determinant ◽  
Cost Estimating ◽  
Project Complexity ◽  
Residential Projects

The construction industry, in common with all industries, continually strives for progression and development. In view of the growing complexity in architectural designs, Quantity Surveyors have over years formulated and employed different cost estimating methods with a view to increase both accuracy and efficiency. However, very often these techniques are inaccurate and unstructured and are solely based on Quantity Surveyors’ own experiences and general purpose procedures. It remains unexplored in both international and Kenyan literature how the growing diversity in project complexity affects elemental cost analysis accuracy. Against this backdrop, the present study sought to determine the effect of project complexity on elemental cost analysis accuracy with reference to residential projects within Nairobi City County. The study used primary data which was quantitative in nature, collected by use of structured questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in data analysis. Findings reveal that site conditions are a significant determinant of elemental cost analysis accuracy among residential projects within Nairobi City County. The study also deduces that project size is a significant determinant of elemental cost analysis accuracy among residential projects within Nairobi City County. The level of technology used is also a significant determinant of elemental cost analysis accuracy among residential projects within Nairobi City County.

scholarly journals Applicability of Bromilow´s Time-cost Model for Residential Projects in Slovakia

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Mačková ◽  
Renáta Bašková
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Time Cost ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Classical Correlation ◽  
Construction Time ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
The World ◽  
Residential Projects

Abstract The concept of construction time has been mentioned by most researchers as one of the key factors of a successful project. Time-cost model for rapid estimation of construction time appeared in the world some fifty years ago and the most mentioned is model developed by Bromilow. The purpose of submitted research is to validate Bromilow´s time-cost (BTC) model and identify constants in BTC model in context with residential construction projects in Slovak construction conditions. The data for the study were obtained from 28 residential projects completed within the period 2010-2013 in regions of Slovakia. The data were analyzed using classical correlation and regression analysis

FACTORS TOWARDS THE RESTORATION OF ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN MALAYSIA: A PILOT STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunitha V. Doraisamy ◽  
Zainal Abidin Akasah ◽  
Azme Khamis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Residential Projects ◽  
Significant Factors

The construction industry in Malaysia plays a vital role in meeting with people’s needs and increasing the quality of life of the society as well. However, it must be noted that most of the construction projects are failed to complete on time. It is also not uncommon for construction projects to be delayed, or in the worst scenario even abandoned due to various reasons, which has been studied by researches from Malaysia and other countries as well. This study was conducted to identify the significant factors contributing towards the restoration of abandoned residential projects in Malaysia. This study also touches on the factors for non-revival/discontinuation of the abandoned projects too. In the purpose of doing so, data was collected using questionnaires from a certain targeted group for this study. The data collected was further analyzed, which resulted on the determination of the most important factors to the least. From the analysis too, the reliability of the questionnaire was also established, where it is suggested as a tool for further research on the related issue.  

scholarly journals LATE PAYMENT ISSUES OF SUBCONTRACTORS IN MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roziha Che Haron ◽  
Ahmad Lutfil Arazmi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Standard Form ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Flow Problems ◽  
Research Findings

The practice of efficient and timely payment in construction projects is a major factor that can contribute to the success of a project. Delays in payment to subcontractor(s) by main contractor and client on construction projects in the Malaysian construction industry is considered to be a significant factor of concern. It causes severe cash flow problems to subcontractor(s) and this condition may lead to a devastating impact to the contractual payment chain. Withholding or delaying payment creates financial hardship for the construction companies and its impacts are sometimes so harsh that some companies have to close down their services. The research methodology adopted was the questionnaire survey analysis based on thirty (37) respondents from selected main contractors and sub-contractors in Gombak, Selangor. The data and information were also gathered from interviews analysis. From the research findings, among the factor of late payment from the client is payment withhold by the client. Meanwhile, the factor of late payment from the main contractor is when the term of “pay when paid” is applied. To improve the payment situation, the findings of this study suggest that there must be dedicated enforcing provisions for payment delay in contracts. This is proposed by introducing the standard form of contract clause regarding payment between the main contractor and domestic subcontractor which include levying charges on overdue payments.

Psychological Readiness for an Entrepreneurship at the Students Planning to Open their Business in the Construction Branch

2018 ◽  
Vol 931 ◽  
pp. 1154-1159
Author(s):  
Elena V. Romanova
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Construction Education ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
The Third ◽  
Projective Technique ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
High Level

In Russia both large real estate construction companies and small firms successfully work. The construction is attractive to entrepreneurs. Many students of the construction university plan to open their own business. For this purpose, profile construction education, education in the field of management and certain personal qualities are necessary to have. Necessary for the entrepreneur qualities are heterogeneous. One of them are congenital, others are the result of the development of relevant abilities, and the third are described as the skills reached as a result of training and practical experience. Entrepreneurial capabilities are well studied. But psychological readiness for business activity is studied a little. The projective technique "Big money" reveals seven types of psychological readiness for an entrepreneurship. Students-builders with the high level of entrepreneurial capabilities have different psychological readiness. A small number of students has high levels of capabilities and psychological readiness. It explains the reason of a small number of successful entrepreneurs.

The Swiss Case. Main Results of the Sustainability Assessment of Swiss Forest Policy and its Merits in an International Context

2000 ◽  
Vol 151 (12) ◽  
pp. 480-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pekka Patosaari
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
International Context ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Areas Of Concern

Mandated by the Swiss Forestry Agency, a group of internationally recognised experts drew up a sustainability assessment of Swiss forest policy. In this paper, the author, himself a member of the expert panel, presents the main results of this study. The strong protection regime of forests, for instance, is seen as one of the strengths of Swiss forest policy, whereas the lack of economic efficiency as well as the lack of clear policy goals with corresponding evaluation criteria have been identified as areas of concern.

scholarly journals Assessing Architecture-and-Landscape Integration as a Basis for Evaluating the Impact of Construction Projects on the Cultural Landscape of Tourist Seaside Resorts

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Wojciech Bal ◽  
Magdalena Czalczynska-Podolska
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Clear Trend ◽  
Original Culture ◽  
Construction Plans ◽  
The Impact

The coastline of Western Pomerania has natural and cultural assets that have promoted the development of tourism, but also require additional measures to ensure the traditional features and characteristics are protected. This is to ensure that new developments conform to a more uniform set of spatial structures which are in line with the original culture. Today, seaside resorts are characterized by a rapid increase in development with a clear trend towards non-physiognomic architectural forms which continually expand and encroach on land closer to the coastline. This results in a blurring of the original concepts that characterized the founding seaside resort. This study evaluates 11 development projects (including a range of hotels, luxury residential buildings and hotel suites) built in 2009–2020 in the coastal area of Western Pomerania. An assessment of architecture-and-landscape integration for each development project was made, using four groups of evaluation criteria: aesthetic, socio-cultural, functional and locational factors. The study methodology included a historical and interpretative study (iconology, iconography, historiography) and an examination of architecture-and-landscape integration using a pre-prepared evaluation form. Each criterion was first assessed using both field surveys and desk research (including the analysis of construction plans and developer materials), and then compared with the original, traditional qualities of the town. This study demonstrates that it is possible to clearly identify the potential negative impact of tourism development on the cultural landscape of seaside resorts, and provides recommendations for future shaping, management and conservation of the landscape.

Le Dictionnaire étymologique et historique des régionalismes de l’immobilier : structure générale, macrostructure et microstructure

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 423-448
Author(s):  
Aude Wirth-Jaillard
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Intended Audience ◽  
The Third

AbstractThe main goal of the Dictionnaire etymologique et historique des regionalismes de l’immobilier (Etymological and Historical Dictionary of Regionalisms of Real Estate) is to study regionalisms of French in a thematic perspective. Its first volume, currently in preparation, is dedicated to belgicisms and luxembourgisms. This article first presents the book in general: the broad way “real estate” has to be understood, its purpose and its intended audience. The second part of the article focuses more specifically on its general structure, the third, on its macrostructure and the fourth one on its microstructure. It concludes with some examples of articles: acte (sur terrain), additionnel, arvau, egaline, ressabler.

Assessing Product Lifecycle Sustainability Using Uncertain Design Information at Conceptual Stage

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Z. Yang ◽  
B. Song
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Design Decision ◽  
Fuzzy Evaluation ◽  
Product Lifecycle ◽  
Selection Of

This paper presents a hierarchical fuzzy evaluation approach to product lifecycle sustainability assessment at conceptual design stages. The purpose is to advocate the emerging use of lifecycle engineering methods in support of evaluation and selection of design alternatives for sustainable product development. A fuzzy evaluation model is developed with a hierarchical criteria structure to represent different sustainability considerations in the technical, economic and environmental dimensions. Using the imprecise and uncertain early-stage product information, each design option is assessed by the model with respect to the hierarchical evaluation criteria. Lifecycle engineering methods, such as lifecycle assessment and lifecycle costing analysis, are applied to the generation of the evaluation criteria. This would provide designers with a more complete lifecycle view about the product’s sustainability potentials to support decision-making in evaluation and selection of conceptual designs. The proposed approach has been implemented in a sustainable design decision-support software prototype. Illustrative examples are discussed in the paper to demonstrate the use of the approach and the prototype in conceptual design selection of a consumer product.

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