Surveying and Measuring the Thermal Properties of Buildings

Gorse, Christopher; Smith, Marion B.; Glew, David; Thomas, Felix; Shenton, Dominic Miles; Farmer, David

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19348-9_2

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“…Without the input of the referred stakeholders in the risk assessment, the potential thermal defects were not thoroughly identified and managed during the pre-construction phase. These findings were consistent with those from Lu et al (2019), Gorse et al (2012) and Karim et al (2005), who also observed that the absence of key project stakeholders input in the definition of quality assurance procedures resulted in a greater number of defect occurrences. It was also identified that the risk assessment relied mostly on the experience and awareness of the project participants than the use of a structured approach based on logged thermal related construction defects from previous projects.…”

Section: Challenges Of Project Quality Planssupporting

confidence: 89%

“…These findings were consistent with those from Lu et al . (2019), Gorse et al . (2012) and Karim et al .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This stage also involves the planning of the quality control and appraisal procedures, including the timing, frequency, sampling of quality inspections, and necessary tools (Heravi and Jafari, 2014;Auchterlounie, 2009;Sommerville and McCosh, 2006;Atkinson, 2002). In the quality compliance stage, the quality control procedures are reported, assessed and analysed, and corrective measures are defined within a project duration (Gorse et al, 2012;Crosby, 1996). It also involves a learning process within the project, enabling continuous improvement based on the lessons learned in previous projects (Jraisat et al, 2016;Tofield, 2012;Bordass et al, 2001).…”

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“…The definition of quality requirements involves the definition of the quality objectives in line with the client's aspirations and statutory requirements (Harris et al, 2013;Deming, 2000;Crosby, 1996), the quality compliance methods to assess the achievement of the quality objectives (Jraisat et al, 2016;Harris et al, 2013) and the communication approaches to be used within the project team (Gorse et al, 2012;Karim et al, 2005). Quality risk assessment aims at identifying the project issues that could undermine the achievement of the quality objectives (Koo and O'Connor, 2021;Willumsen et al, 2019;BSI, 2015), as well as the managerial and technical risks involved in the development and implementation of the PQP (Greenwood et al, 2017).…”

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Investigating the influence of quality management on building thermal performance

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PurposeDespite the number of quality management procedures being currently applied, construction defects in the domestic sector are acknowledged to contribute to the energy performance gap of buildings. This paper investigates the limitations and challenges to the implementation of project quality plans (PQPs) and their impact on the achievement of expected thermal performance in the UK social housing projects.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach, guided by grounded theory, was used in this research. This methodology provided the structure for systematic data analysis iterations, enabling cross-case analysis. An analytic induction process was designed to seek the explanation of the targeted phenomenon and required data collection until no new ideas and concepts emerged from the research iterations. This study collected data from five social housing projects through interviews, site observations and project documentation.FindingsMultiple limitations and challenges were identified in the implementation of PQP to deliver thermal efficient social housing. Generally, there is the need for more objective quality compliance procedures based on required evidence. When investigating the root of the challenges, it was concluded that the adoption of statutory approval as the main quality compliance procedure led to the dilution of the responsibility for prevention and appraisal of defects that compromised the effectiveness of PQP devised by housing associations (HA) and contractors.Originality/valueThis study identifies the shortcomings of PQP in addressing quality issues with potential to undermine the thermal performance of social housing projects. The findings could be used by HA, contractors and policymakers as steppingstones to improve the energy efficiency in the domestic sector.

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Section: Challenges Of Project Quality Planssupporting

confidence: 89%

“…These findings were consistent with those from Lu et al . (2019), Gorse et al . (2012) and Karim et al .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%