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Ali, S (2022) Identification of key factors that aid the decision on whether to refurbish-reuse or demolish-rebuild existing and newly designed buildings and highways, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Barrett, P (1989) Practice management in selected construction-related professions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Daoud, A O E (2021) Materials procurement conceptual framework for minimising waste in the Egyptian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Dejahang, F (2004) Determinants of productivity on construction sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Ganiyu, S (2021) Developing a Bim-Knowledge (Bim-K) framework for improved decision-making in building construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Ibrahim, M N (2022) Risk management in construction of megahousing projects in Egypt, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Islam, M Z (2018) Resourcing for post-disaster housing reconstruction: the case of Cyclones Sidr and Aila in Bangladesh, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Law and Social Sciences, London South Bank University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: Bangladesh; coordination; corruption; disaster recovery; education; effectiveness; government; interview; materials; multiple regression; population; poverty; stakeholders; survey
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.18744/LSBU.002960
- Abstract:
This study investigates the effectiveness of resourcing in post-disaster housing reconstruction with reference to Cyclones Sidr and Aila in Bangladesh. Through evaluating three key theories- Build Back Better approach, Balance Scorecard approach and Dynamic Competency theories, the synthesis of literature, and empirical fieldwork, this research develops a dynamic theoretical framework that moves the trajectory of post-disaster housing reconstruction towards the reconstruction of more resilient houses. The ultimate goal of any post-disaster housing reconstruction project is to provide quality houses and to achieve high levels of satisfaction for beneficiaries. However, post-disaster reconstruction projects often fail in their stated objectives; only 10-20% housing needs are met, with most houses constructed on a temporary rather than permanent basis. A number of scholars have argued that access to resources can significantly increase the capacity and capability of disaster victims to rebuild their lives, including the construction of new homes. This study draws on structured interviews of 285 villagers affected by cyclones to investigate the effectiveness of resourcing in rebuilding houses after Cyclone Sidr in 2007 and Cyclone Aila in 2009. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 key stakeholders in UNDP, OXFAM, government officials, and national and international NGOs. The results of this study show that recovery rate of cyclone resilient houses that can withstand cyclone is very low and majority of the population are still vulnerable. Furthermore, multiple regression of survey data and thematic analyses of qualitative data indicate that access to resources, level of education, quality of building materials and income-generating activities of the respondents are critical for effective post-disaster recovery. Conversely, resource availability, lack of coordination among participant organisations, corruption and lack of access to appropriate land constituted significant obstacles to livelihood recovery. Finally, this study makes significant theoretical contributions to the theories of post-disaster recovery by introducing access to resources, land, level of education and level of income generating activities as new variables and it also identifies relevant method of measuring the effectiveness of resourcing for post-disaster housing reconstruction by employing parameters of rate of housing reconstruction, vulnerability reduction, poverty reduction, livelihood recovery, beneficiaries' satisfaction and quality of reconstructed houses by which effectiveness of resourcing can be measured.
Kolawole, O M (2023) A model for improving ethics in construction materials and products supply chain using blockchain, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Madanayake, U (2021) Digitalisation to improve organisational competitive advantage: a study on BBI exploitation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Mansell, P R (2021) Measuring infrastructure projects sustainable development goals impact (MISI), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Onyia, U (2019) Improving the supervisory and managerial skills and competences required in construction management in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University.
Oyenuga, A (2016) Economic and environmental impact assessment of construction and demolition waste recycling and reuse using LCA and MCDA management tools, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University.
Poh, Y P (2005) Knowledge-based integrated project duration-cost risk simulation model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment and Architecture , London South Bank University.
Pritchard, C R (1999) Access to construction work and resources in Zimbabwe: An institutional analysis of the development of the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Robinson, H S (2000) A critical systems approach to infrastructure investment and resource management in developing countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Shahparvari, M (2023) Minimisation of rework in UK housing construction: contribution of subcontractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Tam, G C K (2018) Managing project sustainability: a study of the construction industry in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, LSBU Business School, London South Bank University.
Thompson, E T (1997) A rational approach to computer integration in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University .
Umar, T (2020) Developing toolkits and guidelines to improve safety performance in the construction industry in Oman, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University.
Walker, G (1999) A critical analysis into the factors that determine project management success: The case in railway engineering projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Wirba, E N (1996) An object-oriented knowledge-based systems approach to construction project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.
Wong, F K W (2000) Construction safety in Hong Kong: The development of models for the safety performance assessment of major contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , London South Bank University.