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Abbasianjahromi, H, Shadhy, V P and Beykian, A (2021) Developing a smart helmet based on the internet of things to manage hearing problems in the construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 231-50.
Adade-Boateng, A O, Fugar, F and Adinyira, E (2021) Framework to improve the attitudes of construction workers towards safety helmets. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 65-86.
Akeila, M, Preece, C and Kuok, K K K (2021) Evaluating the environmental performance of 3D printed shelters in Jordan. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 117-34.
Aliu, J, Aigbavboa, C and Wellington Didibhuku, T (2021) Driving the fourth industrial revolution initiative through university and industry collaborations. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 211-30.
Bapat, H, Debasis, S and Rajesh, G (2021) Selection of sustainable materials for energy savings of infrastructure-transportation project in Ahmedabad, India using BIM and FCM. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 135-61.
Kouch, K A, Panuwatwanich, K, Sancharoen, P and Sahachaisaree, P (2021) Development of augmented reality application for onsite inspection of expressway structures using Microsoft HoloLens. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 87-116.
Rafique, M Ahmed, S and Ismail, M (2021) Impact of safety climate on safety behaviour in construction projects: Mediating mechanism and interacting effect. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 163-81.
Saleh, N, Enshassi, A and Sundermeier, M (2021) Challenges hindering the resourcing for post-disaster housing reconstruction in Gaza. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 183-210.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: resources; post-disaster housing reconstruction; Gaza Strip; post-disaster recovery; questionnaire survey
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2021.26.2.9
- Abstract:
Resourcing post-disaster housing reconstruction (PDHR) entails many drawbacks creating bottlenecks to reconstruction projects. Understanding these vulnerable issues is of utmost to identify the appropriate interventions to mitigate their effects. The devastating aggression in 2014 in Gaza Strip served as a typical example of resources hampers. Based on the quantitative approach, the research employed a self-administrated questionnaire survey to identify the most significant challenges hindering the resourcing for post-2014 aggression housing reconstruction. The questionnaire targeted 55 of the key people in the implementing agencies of post-2014 aggression housing reconstruction. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics, through frequency distribution and effect index (EI); and using inferential statistics through one sample Wilcoxon signed rank test. Findings indicated that the challenges related to political issues have the most significant effect on resourcing the PDHR. The main key challenges are: (1) Difficulties to obtain permits from the Israeli side to flow the reconstruction materials into the Gaza Strip, (2) Insufficient funds for reconstruction efforts and (3) Refusal of the international community to contact the local de facto government. This research fills the knowledge gap relating to Gaza and provides the basis for more research on resourcing problems. This research has also extended, updated and confirmed the current knowledge regarding challenges hindering the resourcing for PDHR. The results draw attention of the implementing agencies in Gaza to the factors that creating bottlenecks to resource the reconstruction projects in order to overcome them and to mitigate their negative effects.
Soemardi, B W, Kusuma, B, Pribadi, K S and Yuliar, S (2021) Technological capabilities of medium-sized contractors in Indonesia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 1-15.
Tutesigensi, A, Kibwami, N and Matege, S B (2021) The status of value management practice on construction projects in Uganda and strategies for improvement. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 251-67.
Ullal, A and Tombesi, P (2021) Dimensions and correlates of development in construction. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 37-64.
Wong, C C, Faizul Azli, M-R and Loo, S C (2021) Enterprise risk management and risk culture in construction public listed companies. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 17-36.