A Proposed Decision-Making Model to Prioritize Building Elements Maintenance Actions Toward Achieving Sustainability in Community Buildings in Australia

Deterioration Prediction for Community Buildings in Australia

“…This confirms the asset management maturity steps discussed earlier in the chapter (see Figure 2-10). Previous research extensively addresses decision-making tools on the refurbishment of building assets (Kalutara et al, 2011). According to the CRC report on delivering a re-life project (Carlyle et al), two main assessment criteria are identified in the assessment of these tools.…”

“…Although these tools are useful valid tools for deciding on retrofitting of buildings, some shortcomings of these tools must be addressed to make them more reliable. Although most models have a multi-criteria basis in their assessments (which will be discussed in the next category of decision-making), the final criterion which is considered in the assessment decision is made based solely on cost (Kalutara et al, 2011).…”