Impacts of building defects on the health and wellbeing of apartment residents: a scoping review

Andrews, Fiona; Sal Moslehian, Anahita; Johnston, Nicole; Tucker, Richard

doi:10.1080/09613218.2023.2277464

Building Research & Information

2023

DOI: 10.1080/09613218.2023.2277464

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Impacts of building defects on the health and wellbeing of apartment residents: a scoping review

Fiona Andrews,

Anahita Sal Moslehian,

Nicole Johnston

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Application of the DEMATEL approach to analyse the root causes of building defects

Shooshtarian,

Gurmu,

Mahmood

2024

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Building defects are a common phenomenon in the construction industry. The negative consequences of building defects are not limited to waste generation or low resource efficiency. This challenge can have several direct and indirect implications such as cost overruns, unforeseen delays in project completion time, building occupants’ dissatisfaction and health and safety risks. Despite the increase in the number of studies investigating building defects in recent years, little is known about the prioritisation of their causes by considering the interaction among the causes of defects. Therefore, this study employed the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method to bridge this gap. Experts' opinion was sought using a questionnaire developed in the form of a matrix and semi-structured interview questions. Thereafter, the interactions among the causes of building defects were analysed and the most prominent causes are identified. The study showed that materials, workmanship and design are the major causes of building defects. Despite being specific context, the findings can be the basis for further research in this area with a focus on a range of different building typologies. Furthermore, the recommendations provided will act as a facilitator to minimise the occurrence of building defects. Lastly, the research findings can be considered in the planning stage of any construction project, to ensure the construction quality, reduce potential waste and enhance the circular economy and resource efficiency in the built environment sector.

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Application of the DEMATEL approach to analyse the root causes of building defects

Shooshtarian,

Gurmu,

Mahmood

2024

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Impacts of building defects on the health and wellbeing of apartment residents: a scoping review

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Application of the DEMATEL approach to analyse the root causes of building defects

Application of the DEMATEL approach to analyse the root causes of building defects

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