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Abdelrahman, M, Zayed, T and Elyamany, A (2008) Best-Value Model Based on Project Specific Characteristics. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(03), 179–88.

Dabke, S, Salem, O, Genaidy, A and Daraiseh, N (2008) Job Satisfaction of Women in Construction Trades. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(03), 205–16.

Dossick, C S and Sakagami, M (2008) Implementing Web-Based Project Management Systems in the United States and Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(03), 189–96.

Hanna, A S, Chang, C, Sullivan, K T and Lackney, J A (2008) Impact of Shift Work on Labor Productivity for Labor Intensive Contractor. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(03), 197–204.

Laefer, D F and Manke, J P (2008) Building Reuse Assessment for Sustainable Urban Reconstruction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(03), 217–27.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Sustainable development; Urban areas; Rehabilitation; Pile foundations; Renovation; Demolition; Reconstruction;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:3(217)
  • Abstract:
    Building reuse is a linchpin to managing solid waste. Despite the various benefits beyond contributing to sustainability that can be realized through building reuse, including direct and indirect cost savings, truncated construction schedules, and reduced site disruptions, little formal consideration has been given to this topic, which places professional engineers at a disadvantage when considering this as a design option. As each building project has its own specific requirements, reuse is not always the most economical solution, but, in cases where reuse is in part motivated by other factors such as heritage protection, substantial economic and environmental savings can be realized in tandem. Based on nearly two decades of professional experience, a generalized assessment method for reuse is proposed to facilitate benefit maximization. Applying this 10-step method, the costs related to building replacement and sustainable reuse are compared using two case histories and a theoretical building. A clear correlation is shown with the potential for savings as a function of project size.

Polat, G (2008) Factors Affecting the Use of Precast Concrete Systems in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(03), 169–78.

Zayed, T, Sharifi, M R, Baciu, S and Amer, M (2008) Slip-Form Application to Concrete Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(03), 157–68.