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Akin, S, Ergun, O, Surer, E and Gursel Dino, I (2021) An immersive performative architectural design tool with daylighting simulations: a building information modeling-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1319-44.
Aldossari, K M, Lines, B C, Smithwick, J B, Hurtado, K C and Sullivan, K T (2021) Best practices of organizational change for adopting alternative project delivery methods in the AEC industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1060-82.
Azman, M A, Hon, C K H, Xia, B, Lee, B L and Skitmore, M (2021) Product diversification and large construction firm productivity: the effect of institutional environments in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 994-1013.
Cattell, D W, Bowen, P A and Kaka, A P (2010) The risks of unbalanced bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 333–44.
Chen, Q, Hall, D M, Adey, B T and Haas, C T (2021) Identifying enablers for coordination across construction supply chain processes: a systematic literature review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1083-113.
Crosthwaite, D (2000) The international performance of British construction companies 1990-1996. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 280–90.
Cui, Q, Hastak, M and Halpin, D (2010) Systems analysis of project cash flow management strategies. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 361–76.
Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M and Neale, R H (2000) Computer aided analysis of qualitative data in construction management research. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 226–33.
Dulaimi, M F, Alhashemi, M, Ling, F Y Y and Kumaraswamy, M (2010) The execution of public-private partnership projects in the UAE. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 393–402.
Durdyev, S (2021) Review of construction journals on causes of project cost overruns. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1241-60.
Elghaish, F, Abrishami, S, Hosseini, M R and Abu-Samra, S (2021) Revolutionising cost structure for integrated project delivery: a BIM-based solution. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1214-40.
Gage, S A and Graham, J M R (2000) Static split duct roof ventilators. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 234–44.
Galbraith, G H, Guo, J S and McLean, R C (2000) The effect of temperature on the moisture permeability of building materials. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 245–59.
Hallowell, M (2010) Safety risk perception in construction companies in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 403–13.
Hammond, S F, Gajendran, T, Savage, D A and Maund, K (2021) Unpacking the problems behind the limited green construction adoption: towards a theoretical model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 833-44.
Kalach, M, Abdul-Malak, M A and Srour, I (2021) Design information release under alternative design-construction modes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 969-93.
Kern, A P, Postay, R, Schneck, E R, Mancio, M, González, M A S and Guerra, G (2021) Cost and environmental impacts reduction through building compactness. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1176-95.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: building area; building compactness; cost reduction; environmental impacts mitigating
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2020-0147
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Purpose: The central motivation for this study was to examine alternatives against the apartment area reduction as a safe way to reduce construction costs, adopted by many construction companies. From the building economic compactness index concept, it was studied the cost and environmental impacts (material consumption, embodied energy – EE and CO2 emission). Design/methodology/approach: The research strategy takes advantage of a case study aiming to investigate the relation between design characteristics related to area (m²) and building economic compactness index (%) with cost (Research Stage 1) and with environmental impacts: (Research Stage 2). The study involved real data from social housing projects, chosen in terms in terms of very similar features like size, area and constructive method (constants), however, with dissimilar compactness (variable). Findings: The lack of direct relation between area and cost signs the importance of including the cost of vertical plans considered in the economic compactness building. The higher the economic compactness index, the lower the cost, the lower the amount of material, EE and CO2 emission parameters. However, due to the wide range of EE and CO2 values available, the reduction in the amount of materials achieved by increasing building economic compactness index may not be reflected in EE and CO2 gains. Research limitations/implications: As the limitation of this study, it must be taken into account a limited number of case buildings and the fact that the analysis is dependent on the reliability and accuracy of the data provided by constructors and the available information of EE and CO2 emission. As well discussed in the literature, the consistent database is a great challenge for the construction sector. Originality/value: There might be alternatives to higher areas with relatively low-cost increments since results from buildings with the same area present different cost estimative and suggest a strong relationship with the economic compactness index. The large variation of EE and CO2 emission data indicates that reductions obtained by compactness increase may be impaired if the construction materials are produced with high levels of EE and CO2 emission. Thus, there must be an integrated effort on the part of designers (design and material specification) and manufacturers (material production), since isolated solutions may not be enough.
Kim, S Y, Nguyen, M V and Dao, T T N (2021) Prioritizing complexity using fuzzy DANP: case study of international development projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1114-33.
Kumar, R, Iyer, K C and Singh, S P (2021) Understanding relationship between risks and claims for assessing risks with project data. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1014-37.
Lai, I K W and Lam, F K S (2010) Perception of various performance criteria by stakeholders in the construction sector in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 377–91.
Lai, J H K (2010) Operation and maintenance budgeting for commercial buildings in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 415–27.
Laryea, S and Watermeyer, R (2021) Structuring architectural competitions as a competitive procurement process. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 886-907.
Li, C Q (2000) A method for reliability-based economic design of building structures. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 260–7.
Liu, F, Wang, Y, Li, H and Zhou, X (2021) Influence of cooperative period of municipal PPPs on transaction cost – a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1261-77.
Lyu, S, Hon, C K H, Chan, A P C, Javed, A A, Zhang, R P and Wong, F K W (2021) An exploratory study of safety communication networks of ethnic minority crews in the Hong Kong construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1156-75.
Newaz, M T, Jefferies, M, Davis, P R and Pillay, M (2021) Managerial implications for construction practices as a consequence of using a psychological contract of safety. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1134-55.
Nicholas, J, Holt, G D and Harris, P T (2000) Suppliers' debt collection and contractor creditworthiness evaluation. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 268–79.
Ofori-Boadu, A N, Owusu-Manu, D G, Edwards, D J and Asiseh, F (2021) A conceptual model of subcontractor development practices for LEED projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1196-213.
Raisbeck, P, Duffield, C and Xu, M (2010) Comparative performance of PPPs and traditional procurement in Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 345–59.
Suresh, S, Renukappa, S, Abdul-Aziz, A R, Paloo, Y and Jallow, H (2021) Developments in the UK road transport from a smart cities perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 845-62.
Udawatta, N, Zuo, J, Chiveralls, K and Zillante, G (2021) From green buildings to living buildings? Rating schemes and waste management practices in Australian educational buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1278-94.
Vitorio Junior, P C and Kripka, M (2021) Fair wage potential as a tool for social assessment in building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1295-318.
Wang, D, Wang, X, Liu, M, Liu, H and Liu, B (2021) Managing public–private partnerships: a transmission pattern of underlying dynamics determining project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1038-59.
Zhan, W, Pan, W and Chen, L (2021) Construction project productivity evaluation framework with expanded system boundaries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 863-85.