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Abdallah, F (2019) Agent-based models for residential energy consumption and intervention simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Ayinla, K (2021) Development of a semantic knowledge modelling approach for evaluating offsite manufacturing production processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Carpenter, W J (2004) Design and construction in architectural education: 1963-2003, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Esezobor, E L (2016) Sustainability and construction : a study of the transition to sustainable construction practices in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.
Gangatheepan, S (2023) Workplace-based learning: a study in BIM-enabled construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Ghadiminia, N (2021) Integration of cybersecurity in BIM-enabled facilities management organisations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Mayouf, M A A (2016) Improving the delivery of building performance using building information modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.
Oluwayemi, O (2021) Retrofitting Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) in public buildings in the UK: a cost benefit analysis model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: drainage; funding; investment; retrofit; risk management; architect; client; UK; cost benefit analysis; case study; focus group; professional; stakeholder; interview
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- URL: http://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/14211/
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In a changing climate with an increased risk of flooding, developing a resilient and sustainable approach to flood management is paramount. The retrofit of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) has been applied successfully to properties and has proven to be a cost-effective solution to help mitigate future flooding and to deliver other benefits to properties, such as improvements in air and water quality, economic benefits, educational benefits and improved business reputation. Despite these benefits, there has been a relatively low uptake of SuDS in new developments and even less so in the opportunities for retrofitting SuDS in existing buildings. This research presents a cost-benefit appraisal of the retrofit of SuDS in three classes of existing public buildings to understand the decision-making process of SuDS retrofit, the flood perception around these properties, and significantly, the costs and the benefits accrued within a period of 10 years. A synthesis of flood risk management and SuDS retrofit literature is used to inform the development of a conceptual cost-benefit analysis model for the retrofit of SuDS, focusing on the potential for improved flood risk mitigation in the context of individual properties. A qualitative study was carried out comprising a series of interviews/ focus group sessions with stakeholders to the properties, an analysis of documentary evidence and observations carried out on site. Presentations were made at regional Environment Agency meetings including individual visits to professionals. This informed the possibility of gaining access to the most appropriate case study sites which were able to meet up with the requirements of this research. The findings of this research demonstrate the importance of stakeholder engagement during the decision-making process in helping to overcome many of the known challenges and the inclusion of expert(s) particularly the landscape architect to facilitate the implementation of these schemes. The Willingness-To-Pay (WTP) process was used effectively to value the tangible and intangible benefits arising from these schemes. The installation at each of the case study sites would provide net value to the client of well over £100,000 over 10 years versus the installation costs and return on investment would be achieved in less than 3 years. Having a stakeholder who is speicifcally involved in modeling the funding procedure of the scheme is essential. Community engagement is also a very important output of the research. The findings highlight many of the apparent barriers that need to be overcome when installing retrofit schemes and demonstrate the importance of the intangible benefits derived. It is recommended that these are given full consideration at the decision-making stage and in supporting the uptake of the retrofit of SuDS.
Patlakas, P (2022) Techniques for the utilisation and management of post occupancy evaluation data by non-experts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Posillico, J J (2023) Development of an interpersonally grounded construction management curriculum foundation model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Robson, A (2017) 'Cost as information' for construction supply chain improvements , Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.
Swarnadhipathi, A K C (2009) Perceptions of business performance in medium-sized construction companies in the English Midlands , Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.