Model for the maintenance-focussed heritage building conservation

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturo Cruz ◽  
Vaughan Coffey ◽  
Tommy H.T. Chan ◽  
Miljenka Perovic
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Heritage Conservation ◽  
Potential Solution ◽  
Critical Importance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Heritage Building ◽  
Conservation Plan ◽  
Building Conservation

PurposeThis paper presents and illustrates the model of a maintenance-focussed conservation plan developed in the thesis. It proposes a framework which puts more emphasis on maintenance in conservation than reconstruction, restorations, repairs or even a “do-nothing” approach.Design/methodology/approachThe research was conducted in an Australian context, where many major buildings are categorised as being “modern heritage”. However, the main problem with modern heritage is that although it has become more celebrated within the architectural historical sector, maintenance is still only in the background of most facility management (FM) operations, and its critical importance has yet to become accepted as a potential solution to greatly facilitate the proper preservation of the nation's architectural legacy. Challenges and barriers to this approach were evaluated, whilst opportunities were identified to improve a failing current situation that has resulted in the loss of many existing heritage structures. The paper makes a strong case in order to highlight the necessity of embedding a maintenance approach in preserving the historical fabric of buildings in the heritage conservation sector.FindingsThis research examines the key strategies for a maintenance-focussed conservation system.Originality/valueThe paper tackles experiences and issues in Australia about a lack of focus on maintenance as a conservation intervention.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR HERITAGE BUILDING CONSERVATION

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Maimunah Sapri ◽  
Suhanis Suffian
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategy ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Heritage Conservation ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
The Past ◽  
Human Value ◽  
Heritage Building ◽  
History Of ◽  
Building Conservation ◽  
Common Understanding

AbstrakAlam bina merupakan sejarah kehidupan manusia pada zaman dahulu, nilai semasa dan halatujumasa depan. Konservasi bangunan merupakan sebahagian dari nilai kemanusiaan. Namun begitu,dalam sesetengah kes, nilai warisan telah hilang dalam masyarakat. Kajian ini mencadangkan ideakonsep bagi pembentukan strategi pengurusan kemudahan sebagai asas dalam konservasi bangunan.Pengurusan kemudahan dikenali sebagai pendekatan berpusatkan manusia yang menghargai penggunadalam mengendalikan proses organisasi. Adalah dijangkakan bahawa pemahaman yang sama olehpihak berkepentingan menghasilkan rangka kerja yang lebih baik kepada konservasi warisan. Terdapatbeberapa perkara di mana strategi pengurusan kemudahan akan menyumbang dalam pemuliharaanwarisan. Ia akan memfokuskan pendekatan dalam menganalisa dan menilai persepsi sosial bagi warisanbudaya dan warisan semulajadi. Abstract Built environment is the history of the life of man in the past, the present of value and the directions forthe future. Building conservation is a part of human value. However in some cases the value of heritagehas been absent in the community. This paper postulates that the conceptual idea on the emergenceof facility management strategy as a basis in dealing with building conservation. Facility Management(FM) is recognized as human or people centered approach that appreciates users in dealing with theorganizational process. It is anticipated that common understanding of the stakeholders can lead to abetter framework of heritage building conservation.There are several points where facility managementstrategy will contribute in conserving heritage. It will focus on the approach of analysing and assessing thesocial perception of both cultural and natural of heritage conservation.

scholarly journals Developing a maintenance-focussed conservation model: an Australian overview

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturo Cruz ◽  
Vaughan Coffey ◽  
Tommy H.T. Chan ◽  
Miljenka Perovic
Keyword(s):  
Management Plan ◽  
Heritage Conservation ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Maintenance ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Heritage Buildings ◽  
Heritage Building ◽  
Conservation Model ◽  
Building Conservation

PurposeThis paper presents a conceptual design process for developing a maintenance-focused heritage conservation model. Currently, there are several intervention approaches that can be applied in conservation from reconstruction, restoration and repairs to a “do-nothing” approach. This paper examines whether a maintenance solution is more than just an option or a necessity. The aim of the paper is to study the challenges and opportunities when putting more emphasis on the maintenance approach in conservation.Design/methodology/approachThis research was conducted in an Australian context, where many major buildings were constructed from the 19th and 20th centuries and are now categorised as “modern heritage”. three case studies were undertaken to inform this paper and others. In addition, 17 global heritage conservation experts were interviewed, and their responses were analysed. Also, comparative field observations and archival records were examined and used to develop the initial framework model. Finally, using focus group discussions amongst 7 experts, the framework was reviewed and formally validated in order to ensure the development of a useful model for use in devising an effective maintenance management plan and monitoring conditions in heritage buildings.FindingsThis paper supports others in a series that have already been accepted by this journal, focussing the research on heritage building conservation being conducted in Australia, the homeland of the Burra Charter. The other papers are entitled (1) model for the maintenance-focused heritage building conservation and (2) engineering in heritage conservation.Originality/valueThe paper examines contemporary issues in heritage building maintenance and conservation in Australia and focusses specifically on the lack of focus on maintenance as a conservation intervention for heritage buildings.

Switching behaviour in activity-based working environments: an exploration of the reasons and influencing factors

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunji Häne ◽  
Lukas Windlinger
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Switching Behaviour

Purpose A tendency that employees do not frequently switch between different activity settings was reported in previous studies, which are opposed to underlying assumptions of activity-based working (ABW) offices. Although ABW is increasingly becoming a standard office concept, employees’ switching behaviour has not been studied in depth. This study aims to understand employees’ switching behaviour by identifying reasons (not) to switch and various influencing factors of switching behaviour. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted across Switzerland and Belgium, and 124 respondents participated in the questionnaire. The mismatch model was developed to examine whether the misfit between either activity or preference and work environment leads to switching to another place in the office. Findings Results show that most of the respondents switch multiple times a day, which runs counter to the previous studies. Furthermore, this study presented clear evidence that mandatory switching frequency is independent of various factors presented in the study, indicating that the distinction between mandatory and voluntary switching is valid. Besides, results identified privacy, acoustics, distraction, proximity to team/colleagues as reasons to switch and as reasons not to switch, place preference/attachment, proximity to the team were determined. Originality/value This study contributed to better understanding switching behaviour by defining, distinguishing switching behaviour, identifying reasons (not) to switch and influencing factors of switching frequency. In addition, this study compared the misfit between activity and environment and the misfit between preference and environment as push factors leading to switching behaviour. These findings can provide more knowledge of switching behaviour to workplace or facility management practitioners.

A breakfast of champions: brand marketing lessons from the Great Depression

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Peter Buell Hirsch
Keyword(s):  
Great Depression ◽  
Great Recession ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Great Recession ◽  
The Great Depression ◽  
Brand Marketing ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to examine whether the behavior of brands during the Great Depression held lessons for the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Design/methodology/approach A review of brand marketing and advertising from the 1920s and 1930s. Findings There are many learnings from the Great Depression that are instructive for today’s brand marketers dealing with COVID-19. Research limitations/implications The review of the literature is not comprehensive and the findings are subjective. Practical implications Today’s brands can learn a great deal from the 1930s such as to take advantage of opportunities and avoid mistakes in today’s difficult environment. Social implications By handling today’s challenges skillfully, brands can refresh relationships with consumers overwhelmed with choices. Originality/value Though there was some commentary on this subject following the Great Recession of 2009, there has been little written about the lessons in brand marketing in the current situation.

Evidence based policing: a view on its development within the police service

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Pepper ◽  
Colin Rogers ◽  
Helen Martin
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Police Service ◽  
Evidence Based Policing ◽  
Degree Level

PurposeAs the education of new police constables moves to degree level, this paper explores the introduction of Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) as a pillar of the evolution of the police service as a profession.Design/methodology/approachCombining a review of key literature and explorations of practice, the current situation, challenges, and benefits of the adoption of EBP as philosophy are explored.FindingsThe benefits to the police service and individuals of wholeheartedly adopting EBP are huge; however, such adoption does not come without challenges.Originality/valueThis paper provides a contemporary snapshot in relation to the process of embedding EBP across the new educational routes to joining the police service. The opportunities provided by adopting EBP as philosophy across the service will assist in supporting and strengthening the sustainability of policing locally, nationally, and internationally.

scholarly journals Trends in the Dutch and Finnish library landscape

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sander van Kempen ◽  
Anne van den Dool ◽  
Pirkko Lindberg ◽  
Leena Parviainen
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
National Library ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an overview of the current situation as it relates to library acts and prominent usage trends in public libraries in The Netherlands and Finland.Design/methodology/approachThe approach takes the form of a review of the relevant legislation, as well as statistical analysis from national library data in The Netherlands and Finland.FindingsThe findings suggest that while we can see a decrease in physical lending and literacy, we also see an increase in the number of visitors, digital lending as well as activities and events. In addition, in The Netherlands, financial support is decreasing, while in Finland, expenditures of public libraries are growing.Originality/valueThe paper draws upon various viewpoints from public libraries in The Netherlands and Scandinavia, focusing on Finland.

A case study of facilities management for heritage building revitalisation

Facilities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 201-217
Author(s):  
Huiying Hou ◽  
Hao Wu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Heritage Conservation ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Facilities Design ◽  
Heritage Building

Purpose Heritage building revitalisation (HBR) is gaining its popularity to intervene historic buildings/sites for their conservation and reuse. Given that multiple stake-holding situations are often involved in HBR process, coordination or managerial problem may hinder versatile facilities design for operational efficiency while preserving the heritage values. To address the coordination challenge, this paper aims to examine the relevance and relative advantages of a FM-led revitalisation strategy for HBR, which the existing literature has not yet addressed. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a case study approach to a major HBR project in Hong Kong. This study conducted field observations and interviews, which were combined with publicly accessible policy and project information to identify stakeholders’ opinions and specifications for the role of facilities management (FM) in HBR project process. Findings The paper reveals the role of FM in coordinating the HBR process for the benefits of stakeholders and general community. FM allows a balanced approach to heritage building adaptation, sound user experience and broader community effects. This enables efficient decision-making, creative facilities design and effective public engagement. FM’s strength of fitting in the urban renewal context illustrates its comparative advantage for heritage conservation and revitalisation management. Research limitations/implications This study develops a conceptual map to identify FM’s role in heritage building conservation and revitalisation. This will enhance process evaluation and project decision-making that are central to heritage conservation policy and HBR intervention practices. Originality/value This study examines relevance and advantage of FM-led business strategy for HBR, which the existing literature has not yet addressed. It discovers FM’s strategic roles and initiates a conceptual framework for evaluation of heritage conservation management.

Conservation plan and “green maintenance” from sustainable repair perspectives

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brit Anak Kayan
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Historic Buildings ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Conservation Plan ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Carbon Economy

Purpose – It is well recognised that Conservation Plan has attracted attention to the maintenance of historic buildings; despite diverse array of issues, particularly associated with “Green Maintenance” concept and methodology and sustainable repair approach. The theory of these three concepts currently exists, but fails to be realised in practical integration. The purpose of this paper to ask why this failure is occurring and how it influences sustainable historic environment. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is composed of a critical review of existing literature and an argument built based on the concept of a Conservation Plan, “Green Maintenance” concept and methodology and sustainable repair approach for historic buildings. Findings – Despite the need of maintenance of historic buildings, this review suggests that a Conservation Plan often mitigates against its own association with “Green Maintenance”. Conversely, this could be improved by transforming the integration to be more pronounced in achieving sustainable repair for historic buildings. Practical implications – An integration of the concept of a Conservation Plan, “Green Maintenance” and sustainable repair approach could be utilised to form the basis of decision-making process for achieving sustainable historic environment. Social implications – An integration of Conservation Plan, “Green Maintenance” and sustainable repair approach will be positively welcomed as our society moves towards a low carbon economy and materials as well as “green” procurement. Originality/value – Unless integration between of a Conservation Plan, “Green Maintenance” and sustainable repair is improved, much of our culturally significant historic buildings will not be repaired in sustainable ways and our future generation may lose their historic environment.

Causes of high variance in building conservation tenders in Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lim Yoke Mui ◽  
Yahaya Ahmad ◽  
Faezeh Nabavi
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Uncertain Information ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conservation Projects ◽  
Building Conservation ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Construction Works

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the reasons for the variance among tenders for conservation projects in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interview approach was adopted because this method allows for effective probing of issues. The interviews are conducted with experienced conservation contractors. The interviews are transcribed and the data are analysed using thematic analysis. Coefficient of variation (CV) measure was also used to determine the level of variance that occurs in tenders for conservation projects. Findings – The study found that contractors faced difficulty in pricing competitively due to the following four factors, namely, uncertain information on the actual work on site, inexperience in conservation construction works, information in the bill of quantities is incomplete and uncertain labour and material cost. The study of 22 tenders also ascertains that there is a high variance among the tenderers for building conservation projects. This is determined by the CV analysis where conservation works has a mean CV of 25.5 per cent as compared to 6.5 per cent for new build works. Research limitations/implications – While the interviews managed to draw out insights into the reasons for the high variance among the tender amounts, a definitive conclusion cannot be drawn on the level of variance in tendering for conservation projects due to the limited data that is available for analysis. Originality/value – The paper offers an insight into the reasons why tenders for conservation projects usually have a higher variance than the norm.

A service-oriented perspective of facility management

Facilities ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (9/10) ◽  
pp. 554-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Coenen ◽  
Daniel von Felten
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Personnel ◽  
Management Perspective ◽  
Professional Business ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Action Process

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide a service-oriented understanding of the field of facility management (FM) and describe the role that services management plays in successful FM. Even though the definitions for FM by European Committee for Standardisation include the term “service” several times, there remains a need for an established management understanding that reflects the service character of FM, while also accounting for its multidimensional management challenges. Design/methodology/approach – This goal is achieved by applying the main characteristics of services management to FM, describing the service-specific perspectives of FM, analyzing the specific quality attributes of FM as a service management discipline and introducing important services management implications for FM. Findings – The article describes in detail how FM can benefit from taking a services management perspective and gives useful implications for managers in the following key fields of action: process management, tangibility management, personnel management and relationship management. Originality/value – Services management knowledge and expertise have the potential to position FM as an even more professional business discipline.

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