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Bigolin, M, Bussular, C Z and Silva Filho, L C P (2020) Evolutionary resilience in the housing sector: requirements proposal. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 1–12.

Izumi, T, Sukhwani, V, Surjan, A and Shaw, R (2020) Managing and responding to pandemics in higher educational institutions: initial learning from COVID-19. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 51–66.

Kahandawa, R, Domingo, N, Chawynski, G and Uma, S (2020) Factors impacting post-earthquake damage repair cost estimations. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 29–49.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: New Zealand; Earthquakes; Post disaster reconstruction; Building failure; Disaster cost; Repair work; Buildings;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1759-5908
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-10-2019-0071
  • Abstract:
    Reconstruction processes after an earthquake require estimating repair costs to decide on whether to repair or rebuild. This requires an accurate post-earthquake cost estimation tool. Currently, there are no post-earthquake loss estimation models to estimate repair costs accurately. There are loss assessment tools available, namely, HAZUS, performance assessment calculation tool (PACT), seismic performance and loss assessment tool (SLAT) and seismic performance prediction tool, which have not been specifically used for post-earthquake repair cost estimation. This paper aims to focus on identifying factors that need to be considered when upgrading these tools for post-earthquake repair cost estimation. Design/methodology/approach The research was conducted as an exploratory study using a literature review, document analysis of the PACT, SLAT and HAZUS software and 18 semi-structured interviews. Findings The research identified information sources available for estimation and factors to be considered when developing estimations based on the information sources. Research limitations/implications The data was collected from professionals who were involved mostly in housing repair work in New Zealand. Therefore, impact of these repair work factors might vary in other forms of structures such as civil structures include bridges and the country as a result of varying construction details and standards. Practical implications The identified factors will be used to improve the loss estimation tools are such as PACT and HAZUS, as well as to develop a post-earthquake repair cost estimation tool. Originality/value Currently, the identified factors impacting post-earthquake damage repair cost estimations are not considered in loss estimation tools. Factors identified in this research will help to develop a more accurate cost estimation tool for post-earthquake repair work.

Linh, T N Q, Hanh, T T T and Shaw, R (2020) COVID-19 initial preparedness and response in Vietnam during the first six months of the pandemic and the lessons for Sendai framework implementation. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 143–55.

Narain, V (2020) Building the resilience of periurban communities to the impacts of climate change and urbanization. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 115–25.

Ongkowijoyo, C S, Gurmu, A and Andi, A (2020) Investigating risk of bridge construction project: exploring Suramadu strait-crossing cable-stayed bridge in Indonesia. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 127–42.

Sijakovic, M, Peric, A and Ayuso Ollero, P (2020) Towards resilient design of the building asset: the BREEAM-based evaluation of the Z Hotel Holborn, London. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 85–100.

Simmons, K M, Czajkowski, J and Kovacs, P (2020) Building code effectiveness grading schedule participation analysis. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 67–83.

Taslimi, M S, Azimi, A and Nazari, M (2020) Resilience to economic sanctions; case study: hospital equipment cluster of Tehran (HECT). International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 13–28.

Yatmo, Y A, Atmodiwirjo, P, Saginatari, D P and Harahap, M M Y (2020) Development of modular school design as a permanent solution for post-disaster reconstruction in Indonesia. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(01), 101–13.