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Al Shawa, B (2021) Achieving the climate change targets for the global buildings sector: a techno-socioeconomic pathway, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Azzouz, A (2018) Current perspectives and future directions of BIM assessment methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Bourdakis, V (1994) Performance appraisal of sportshall and swimming pool buildings in Greece, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Cusack, M M (1981) Time cost models: their use in decision making in the construction industry, with particular reference to the use of the microcomputer, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Du, Q (2009) Integrated decision-making in the cladding supply chain, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Dulaimi, M F (1991) Job behaviour of site managers: Its determinants and assessment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Gale, A W (1994) Women in construction: An investigation into some of the aspects of image and knowledge as determinants of the under representation of women in construction management in the British construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Grist, E (2014) The implementation of innovative and sustainable construction materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Hampshire, P (2015) The development of an approach and decision support tool to inform sustainable roof selection, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Management, University of Bath.
Huang, X (2012) Estimating the cost of engineering services using parametrics and the bathtub failure model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath.
Hudson, R (2010) Strategies for parametric design in architecture: an application of practice-led research, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Jirojanakul, P (2000) The quality of life of construction workers' children in Bangkok Metropolis, Thailand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Jobe, K (2017) A flexible housing approach for self-help housing in Botswana, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Joyce, S (2016) Performance driven design systems in practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Kunieda, Y (2017) Development of an impact assessment tool for demolition, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Macchiarulo, V (2022) Integration of satellite radar interferometry and civil engineering procedures to assess building and infrastructure conditions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Meese, N (2012) Knowledge sharing for sustainable development: a mixed-method study of an international civil engineering consultancy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Mitchell, R (2020) The performance gap in new construction: evaluation of UK Passivhaus dwellings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Mustapha, F H (1990) Who are the effective construction site managers and what skills do they bring to their work?, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Nisbet, P (1995) Dualism, flexibility and self-employment in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Orr, J (2012) Flexible formwork for concrete structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Osaily, Y (2021) Guidance for advancing demolition project management in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: circular economy; complexity; design decision; health and safety; safety; uncertainty
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- URL: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/studentthesis/guidance-for-advancing-demolition-project-management-in-the-uk(e25dc693-f490-43d2-98f7-816128b3a6be).html
- Abstract:
It has been repeatedly reported that demolition engineers rely to a significant extent on their past experience to manage demolition projects without the existence of well-established procedures to follow. Due to the ever-increasing complexity of demolition projects, this is no longer a feasible approach. Such complexity includes uncertainty caused by many undocumented conditions, inherent health and safety issues, and dealing with design decisions that mostly neglect any end-of-life considerations. Evidence shows that existing demolition project management guidelines are primitive, and unable to provide guidance on managing such complexity. Additionally, the extant literature on demolition project management is scarce or deficient; if it exists, it is often incomplete, outdated, and lacks demolition engineers’ considerations. Further, the core knowledge of demolition is encompassed in the knowledge and experience of demolition engineers, meaning it is not readily available and tends to disappear when the engineer leaves the profession. To tackle the above-mentioned problems and to advance demolition project management, the principles of the circular economy were reviewed. It was clear that circularity in recent years, has been widely researched in the built environment, highlighting the essential role of designers and constructors. However, as yet no research has highlighted the role of the demolition industry in the transition, even though demolition contractors are essentially needed to fulfil a closed-loop concept. As dealing with waste is their expertise, their input is significant to this movement. Consequently, the aim of this study was to advance demolition project management by proposing guidance for clients and demolition contractors to ensure the successful delivery of demolition projects through critical success factors. Since the topic of demolition project management is under researched, and the core knowledge of demolition resides in the minds of the demolition engineers, the methodology implemented to fulfil the aim of this study was of qualitative nature. The outcome of the study was the development of a three-level guidance for managing demolition projects. The first level of the guidance is an overview of the proposed guidance. The second level provides a clear, structured framework to assist clients and demolition contractors in managing demolition projects. It is composed of various measures to address the current challenges faced by the demolition industry through critical success factors. And the third level of the guidance comprises further details regarding some of the categories highlighted in the second level of the guidance. The guidance was devised using process flow charts, and it engages with six phases: building design consideration, scope definition, procurement, project delivery, site clearance, and completion. This study creates awareness and broadens the understanding of the many challenges that impede demolition project success beyond the widely reported challenge of waste management. This study shows the need for engagement of demolition professionals throughout the whole of the construction cycle to establish a collaborative way of working. This will allow risk mitigation at demolition stage, based on collaboration at design stages and the consequential impact will be a quicker transition towards a circular built environment.
Powell, R (2012) Evaluating cognitive screening as a possible solution to reducing accidents and improving workplace productivity through early preventive detection of fatigue-impairment in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.
Root, D S (2001) The influence of professional and occupational cultures on project relationships mediated through standard forms and conditions of contract, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Smith, S (2003) Life cycle assessment of civil engineering projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Voyatzaki, M G (1996) An insight into the design process of unconventional structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Watson, N (2016) Developing material selection strategies to improve the embodied impacts of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Yin, X (2018) Development of straw bale building in northern China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Bath.
Zhang, X (2019) Integrating lean construction, BIM and quality: a new paradigm for the improvement of Chinese construction quality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath.