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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H E (2022) The Interaction Between the Main Determinants of Construction Organisational Performance in New Zealand , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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assessment tool for building information modelling (BIM) systems: incorporation of hygrothermal modelling into BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Dhawan, K (2023) Supply chain management driven logistics efficiency in the New Zealand construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Doan, D T (2019) Enhancing green star certification by improving bim uptake through system dynamics modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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sustainable construction through construction & demolition waste minimisation in residential building projects , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Nagar, S (2015) Internationalisation of New Zealand civil construction firms: opportunities and challenges in Asia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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Development of an automated structural health monitoring system based on wireless sensor network for civil structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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O (2019) Real-time and dynamic planning and scheduling under disruption using multi-hybrid simulation and optimisation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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of adopting building information modelling for refurbishment of complex buildings: Case study of auckland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Raina, P (2015) An examination of the retention practice in the New Zealand construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Rajeh, M (2014) Comparative analysis of construction procurement systems based on transaction costs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.
Ramachandra, T (2013) Exploring feasible solutions to payment problems in the construction industry in New Zealand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Auckland University of Technology.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Developing a strategy-led approach as a suitable methodology for construction project planning and implementation , Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Auckland University of Technology.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.
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.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: compliance; documentation; feasibility study; government; house building; legislation; migration; policy; quality assurance; New Zealand; productivity; building regulation; inspection; regulation; interview; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://hdl.handle.net/10292/10976
- Abstract:
The New Zealand residential construction industry is characterised by escalating building costs coupled with low productivity. The building consenting process is suggested as an aspect that requires improvement, and which could improve efficiency in residential construction industry. Current consenting processes are complicated and long drawn with pressure on Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to deliver a more streamline approach to the process. This situation is exacerbated by current demands for housing as a result of migration, rebuilding programmes and surges in economic and population growth. Government has embarked on a policy shift that would make the construction industry more accountable for their work, with less reliance on BCAs. The current study investigates the building consenting process, and evaluates the feasibility of implementing a risk-based regulatory model in the form of a risk-based inspection scheme by BCAs in New Zealand. To achieve this aim, the study employed a mixed method approach involving questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews with key construction stakeholders. Data gathered were analysed and synthesised and the research findings were validated using subject matter expert interviews. The investigation covered six regions Auckland, Canterbury, Central North Island, Southern, Midlands and Cook Strait regions, providing true representation of the population of construction stakeholders throughout New Zealand. It was found that the New Zealand building inspection process contained bottlenecks, leading to a plethora of knock-on effects on industry practice. The booking of inspections, regulatory inspection numbers, excessive documentation, upskilling of Licenced Building Practitioners, resourcing Building Consent Authorities were contributing to the bottlenecks in the building consent process. Further, there was a poor understanding of risk-based regulations that have been introduced into consenting system. This is attributed to poor education and skill levels, inadequate quality assurance processes, and loose implementation of the legislation on risk-based models. However, the feasibility study concludes with recommendations from this study, that risk-based inspection that once designed, piloted and supported well could be fully implemented as a Building Consent Authorities tool in New Zealand. The study recommends for government to lead the full implementation of risk-based inspections with the support of stakeholders. A national framework which sets a minimum qualification based on building regulations and building code compliance with on-going upskilling is required for the whole construction sector. Implementing risk-based models within building regulations will address bottleneck pressures and improve the current productivity in the New Zealand residential construction sector. This research contributes to existing knowledge in the area of risk-based building regulations. In particular, the study makes contribution to risk-based models as building regulatory tools in the house building sector in New Zealand.
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.