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Andersson, R and Buser, M (2022) From waste to resource management? Construction and demolition waste management through the lens of institutional work. Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 477–96.

Aune, M (2012) Making energy visible in domestic property markets: the influence of advertisements. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 713-23.

Bowen, P, Yakubu, K and Govender, R (2022) Predictors of moderate to high risk of alcohol harm among site-based South African construction workers. Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 442–58.

Gangolells, M and Casals, M (2012) Resilience to increasing temperatures: residential building stock adaptation through codes and standards. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 645-64.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2012.698069
  • Abstract:
    The resilience of the current Spanish residential building stock to increased temperatures is modelled. Homogenized daily temperature data recorded at 50 Spanish meteorological stations for the periods 1950-1979 and 1981-2010 were used to investigate anticipated climate warming on the Spanish residential building stock by means of the degree-day method. Impacts on residential buildings were investigated for three different future time periods (2011-2040, 2041-2070 and 2071-2100) for three representative Spanish provincial capitals. Future climate change scenarios comprising two statistical downscaling methods, three general circulation models and two carbon emission scenarios were used to project local climate. Results show that 72% of current residential building stock in Spain is thermally unprotected. In addition, the energy demand for heating the building sector in Spain is expected to decrease by between 30% (Barcelona, B2 scenario) and 36% (Valencia, A2 scenario) by 2100, while the respective energy demand for cooling could increase by between 107% (Valencia, B2 scenario) and 296% (Madrid, A2 scenario) by 2100. To increase resilience to higher winter and summer temperatures, strategies for modifying the built environment are needed, particularly for the role of building codes and standards.

Gao, Y, Liu, X, Zhang, S, Zhang, J and Guo, Q (2022) BIM application and collaboration in construction projects: a perspective of the Chinese construction market. Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 429–41.

Kajander, J-K, Sivunen, M, Vimpari, J, Pulkka, L and Junnila, S (2012) Market value of sustainability business innovations in the construction sector. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 665-78.

Porteous, C D A, Sharpe, T R, Menon, R A, Shearer, D, Musa, H, Baker, P H, Sanders, C H, Strachan, P A, Kelly, N J and Markopoulos, A (2012) Energy and environmental appraisal of domestic laundering appliances. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 679-99.

Shepley, M M, Rybkowski, Z, Aliber, J and Lange, C (2012) Ambulatory infusion suite: pre- and post-occupancy evaluation. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 700-12.

Zhang, Y, Wang, Z, Lin, W, Minchin, R E and Xue, X (2022) Understanding the slow diffusion of alternative delivery systems using interpretive structural modelling . Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 459–76.