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Alqudah, H E (2022) The Interaction Between the Main Determinants of Construction Organisational Performance in New Zealand , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Brauner, M (2020) Developing an optimized sustainability assessment tool for building information modelling (BIM) systems: incorporation of hygrothermal modelling into BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Dhawan, K (2023) Supply chain management driven logistics efficiency in the New Zealand construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Doan, D T (2019) Enhancing green star certification by improving bim uptake through system dynamics modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Gade, R (2022) Achieving sustainable construction through construction & demolition waste minimisation in residential building projects , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Nagar, S (2015) Internationalisation of New Zealand civil construction firms: opportunities and challenges in Asia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Navabian, N (2020) Development of an automated structural health monitoring system based on wireless sensor network for civil structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Nwadigo, O (2019) Real-time and dynamic planning and scheduling under disruption using multi-hybrid simulation and optimisation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Okakpu, A I (2019) Investigating the effectiveness of adopting building information modelling for refurbishment of complex buildings: Case study of auckland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Raina, P (2015) An examination of the retention practice in the New Zealand construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Rajeh, M (2014) Comparative analysis of construction procurement systems based on transaction costs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Ramachandra, T (2013) Exploring feasible solutions to payment problems in the construction industry in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Auckland University of Technology.
Ramanayaka, C D D (2013) Developing a strategy-led approach as a suitable methodology for construction project planning and implementation , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Robertson, C M (2018) Migrant worker perceptions of life, work, health and safety in Kuwait: A construction industry perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Rotimi, F E (2013) An evaluative framework for defects in new residential buildings: The New Zealand case, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: population; residential; skills; homes; apprenticeship; house building; inspection; investment; monitoring; training; workmanship; New Zealand; mortgage; developer; stakeholder; interview; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://hdl.handle.net/10292/5745
- Abstract:
The achievement of quality performance is an important component in the handover stage of new residential buildings, and plays a key role in homeowners’ satisfaction levels. Every new homeowner wants a product that is defect-free and worth the utmost value for their investment. Unfortunately this is not generally the case, since majority of newly built homes have been found to contain significant number of defects. Defects have become a main issue for concern to house developers, approving authorities, end-users and the construction industry as a whole. Therefore the aim of this research is to improve quality achievement levels through the reduction or complete eradication of defects at the handover stage of new residential buildings in New Zealand. To achieve this aim and its attendant interstitial objectives, the study employed a mixed method research approach involving questionnaire surveys, interviews, and research verification using key industry stakeholders (subject matter experts). The investigations cover five regions in New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Waikato, Canterbury and Otago region, so that the entire population of new homeowners is truly represented. The research generated a list of common defects and provides insight into the extent of defects experienced by new homeowners at handover. This information enhances the understanding of quality performance in the residential and wider construction industry. Major causes of defects were found to be poor workmanship and material quality. These are attributable to lack of training, poor apprenticeship schemes, skills of imported trades, and poor monitoring of imported building products. It is made apparent from the current research that standard operating procedures (SOP) for quality achievement would need to be maintained across all house developer organisations in New Zealand. The research also found that the use of independent building inspectors for new homes is at a low level. It is therefore suggested that independent building inspection be made part of pre-purchase agreements and would make developers liable for defect rectification within a reasonable time frame. In the same light, the research suggests that financial institutions make the release of mortgages, conditional upon the provision of independent building inspectors’ reports for all categories of buildings.The current research shows that creating awareness and establishing a national warranty scheme will address the lack of uniformity and inconsistencies in new home warranties in the residential sector. This research has added new data to existing literature and provided a good wealth of information with respect to current quality performance in the house building sector in New Zealand.
Samarasinghe, D A S (2014) Building materials supply chains: An evaluative study of the New Zealand residential construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Samasoni, J C (2017) Evaluating the feasibility of implementing a risk-based inspection scheme by building consent authorities in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Soltanifar, M (2020) A framework to improve the performance of public tender evaluation procedures in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Staal, A A G (2019) Managing innovative suppliers: Exploring company, procurement, and performance variables in New Zealand construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Tran, V D (2017) Evaluating the economics of construction and demolition waste minimisation and zero waste in the New Zealand construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Vilasini, N (2014) Generating value in alliance contracts through the lean concept , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Zaeri, F (2017) Exploring the potential for the application of simulation methods in construction project delivery in New Zealand , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Zhang, T (2019) Investigating the effectiveness of BIM-bms integration on managing existing building facilities: A New Zealand educational building case, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Zhao, N (2021) Developing a framework for roading infrastructure projects procurement system selection, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.