Bridging the gap between sustainable FM and sustainable buildings – an exploratory study of six public buildings in Norway

Collins, Dave; Haugen, Tore; Lindkvist, Carmel; Aamodt, Christian

doi:10.1108/f-01-2018-0007

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“…The definition of these key factors is expected to assist in developing holistic planning for project transitions during its life cycle. Collins et al (2019) asserted the importance of bridging the gap between the sustainable building and sustainable facilities management. Thus, defining the sustainability core functions of the construction projects is the key to allow integration and smooth transition of information between construction and operation phases, and ensures sustainability consideration over the project's life cycle.…”

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Identifying the key factors in construction projects that affect neighbourhood social sustainability

Almahmoud

Doloi

2020

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Purpose Construction projects have huge impacts on the social sustainability of the neighbouring community. The purpose of this paper is to identify and understand the key factors of a construction project that contribute to the social sustainability of a neighbourhood. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaire surveys relating to two case studies of regeneration projects in Saudi Arabia were carried out to ascertain and analyse the perceptions of residents of the neighbourhood communities in which the projects were built. Findings The results derived from factor analysis suggested five significant underlying social factors: health and physical comfort, accessibility, integration, economy and participation. These are defined as the core social functions necessary for enhancing social sustainability in the neighbourhood community as a result of new construction. Originality/value Ideally, a construction project will create spaces where people can interact socially, develop a sense of community and grow and prosper. This study reveals how the neighbours of the project felt about it and what sort of input they wanted to have in the design, construction and operation of the facility. For developers emphasising sustainability, this is the essential data.

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Identifying the key factors in construction projects that affect neighbourhood social sustainability

Almahmoud

Doloi

2020

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“…Taylor (2013) also indicates occupant comfort and health are benefits of sustainability. Collins et al (2019) view the benefit of sustainability in a different way that is it promotes a sense of sustainable community. This is actually the root for successful implementation of sustainable concern in the community.…”

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The Importance of Sustainability Implementation for Business Corporations

Fauzi

Johari

Zainuddin

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Sustainability is the current trend adopted by major business corporations in Malaysia. Abundant evidence reveals corporations are now recognizing that aligning business operation with sustainable ways adds more value. Previous literature shows sustainability has become a strategic imperative for all businesses. Apart from that, having a sustainable building in their asset portfolio contributes towards achieving the management strategic corporate goals. Therefore, this research aims to discuss what are the corporate goals or corporate expectations from going green. In conjunction with that, secondary data collection was thoroughly reviewed from previous studies. Then, primary data consolidates via questionnaire distribution on 117 persons directly involved in green management. The data then analyzed via relative importance index (RII) to identify the importance level for expected corporate goals. Derivation of deeper conceptual findings uses the sustainable triple bottom line theory as a guide. The result indicates four major goals of corporations including the environment, maximization of economic value, and minimization of economic and social costs. This research provides ample evidence for further research in green management.

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“…While all of the above articles deal with sustainable management to various degrees, Støre-Valen and Buser emphasize the challenges and barriers FM practitioners face in implementation. Collins et al (2018) for six public buildings in Norway. A comparison of pro-environmental workplace behaviour in certified and uncertified office buildings in Turkey has been made by Tezel and Giritli (2019), whose survey shows how eco-centric value, belief and awareness are important.…”

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Shaping tomorrow’s facilities management

Bröchner

Haugen

Lindkvist

2019

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Purpose-Against the background of earlier publications on the future of FM and acknowledging digitalization and sustainability as two major shaping forces, the purpose of this paper is to place contributions to the special issue in a perspective of current opportunities for FM research. Design/methodology/approach-After a review of publications since the 1980s dealing with the future of FM, there is an analysis of how the forces of digitalization and sustainability have emerged over five decades. The articles of this Special Issue are introduced against this background. Opportunities for future FM research are identified, and the relation between research, education and practice is discussed. Findings-Megatrends outlined in the 1980s still shape how FM develops. Digitalization supports sustainability through workplace change and building design, but also by performance measurement, certification schemes and an awareness of the wider urban context. Research limitations/implications-Opportunities for FM research are created by digitalization and concerns with sustainability, combining environmental and social aspects. Relations between organizations studied in an FM context are important. Within organizations, employee issues and risk management are emphasized. Practical implications-Policies and schemes for sustainable buildings should be linked to sustainable FM more clearly. The relation between research, education and practice needs to be consolidated as a basis for research and development, as illustrated by a number of the studies belonging to this Special Issue. To reach the goals of sustainable development, we need to develop the knowledge and theoretical frameworks that can be applied to and used by practice. The recent ISO FM definition appears as narrow and should be extended to recognize facilities life cycle issues as well as broader urban and social concerns. Originality/value-This paper highlights the importance of basing FM research on an understanding of the fundamental forces that shape change.

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Bridging the gap between sustainable FM and sustainable buildings – an exploratory study of six public buildings in Norway

Cited by 12 publications

References 13 publications

Identifying the key factors in construction projects that affect neighbourhood social sustainability

Identifying the key factors in construction projects that affect neighbourhood social sustainability

The Importance of Sustainability Implementation for Business Corporations

Shaping tomorrow’s facilities management

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