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Al-Qalyuby, H A (2005) Inductive learning methodology using OSHA construction accident and citation data, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Alpmen, A S (2013) Development and implementation of a proactive safety performance evaluation system for general contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Alzeraa, A (2018) Impact of project communications effectiveness on construction disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Arafat, G H (1991) Concept evaluation in structural design utilizing multiattribute utility theory and a knowledge-based approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Atin, A (2016) Project risk propagation modeling of engineering, procurement and construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Baradan, S (2004) Comparative injury risk analysis of building trades, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Cakan, H (2012) Analysis and modeling of roofer and steel worker fall accidents, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Elkhatib, M M (1995) Developing an integrated highway information system for safety management using gis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Kazan, E E (2013) Analysis of fatal and nonfatal accidents involving earthmoving equipment operators and on-foot workers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Koehn, E (1975) Probabilistic system for project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Kulaksiz, T (2019) Analysis of factors influencing return on investment (ROI) for building information modeling (BIM) implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Mishra, S (2009) Transportation infrastructure investment decision making under uncertainty and risk, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Naizghi, M S (2021) Factors affecting implementation of earned value management (EVM) in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Najib, T (2005) Investigation of success factors for smaller engineering firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
Vaglica, J (2018) Investigation of factors contributing to building code violations in residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Wayne State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: accountability; culture; education; residential; pricing; training; builder; professional; stakeholder
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2167110237
- Abstract:
A research project was conducted aimed to investigate and understand the factors that contribute to residential code violations and to develop recommendation to improve residential code applications. Our research focus was on residential structural building code violations. Data was collected from an opinion survey from 195 industry related stakeholders (design professional, builders, and building officials). Our research findings suggest that the contributing factors for code violations in residential construction fall into four main categories: 1) limited education and training; 2) unclear roles and responsibilities; 3) limited resources; 4) legal and regulatory. We concluded that lack of education and or training is a major contributing factor and we found a correlation between educations and the understanding of the building code. In addition, we gained insight in roles and responsibilities, we learned that the building culture lacks from a clear understanding of roles and accountability among the key stakeholders. Limited resource can always be an issue in any industry. Competitive pricing usually forces builders to take shortcuts, use inadequate materials, hire lowest bidder sacrificing quality. Finally, the industry needs an overhaul on its legal and regulatory system. Today, we have very little accountability over tracking violations and violators.