An investigation on sustainable refurbishment practice of building works in Malaysia

Mohd Sopery, Luqman Hakim and Ayob, Mohd Fairullazi (2023) An investigation on sustainable refurbishment practice of building works in Malaysia. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 13 (1). pp. 29-39. ISSN 2231-9514 E-ISSN 2462-2222

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Abstract

Refurbishment is one of the solutions to address the environmental issues the construction industry faces. However, even though many existing buildings have gone through refurbishment, many buildings still lack consideration to incorporate sustainable elements. Realizing that sustainable refurbishment is one of many ways to solve environmental problems, this research aims to address significant barriers faced by the construction players and develop strategies to improve the practice of sustainable refurbishment of existing buildings, specifically in the Malaysian context. The researchers conducted a semi-structured interview with six selected dependable practitioners to give their perspectives on this research area. The result of the analysis established that the need for clients' requirements and high upfront costs had been established as the main problems in implementing sustainable refurbishment in Malaysia. Apart from that, the interviewees agreed to the main strategies: strengthening the government's regulations, elevating the company’s image, and reducing the operational cost of sustainable refurbishment works.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6985/105480
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Construction, Buildings, Sustainability, Refurbishment
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > T Technology (General) > T175 Industrial research. Research and development T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA170 Environmental engineering. Sustainable engineering T Technology > TH Building construction T Technology > TH Building construction > TH3301 Maintenance and repair T Technology > TH Building construction > TH845 Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildings T Technology > TH Building construction > TH880 Sustainable buildings. Sustainable construction T Technology > TX Home economics T Technology > TX Home economics > TX955 Building operation and maintenance
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Quantity Surveying Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	IR. DR. MOHD FAIRULLAZI AYOB
Date Deposited:	13 Jul 2023 11:34
Last Modified:	13 Jul 2023 11:34
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/105480

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