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Abanda, F H (2011) Knowledge modelling of emerging technologies for sustainable building development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Al-Nijaidi, H R (1985) Flexibility in the design of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
André, J P C G (2014) Determination of the main parameters affecting the performance of bridge falsework systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Bin Sh Said, S A A (2020) The adoption of building information modelling in facilities management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Brooker, P (1997) Factors which impact on the choice of alternative dispute resolution in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Social Sciences and Law, Oxford Brookes University.
Essien, I O (2021) Modelling project complexity for leadership decision making and success in the building construction industry in Lagos, Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Farghaly, K (2020) Building information modelling and asset management: Semantic and syntactic interoperability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Khamaksorn, A (2019) Knowledge transfer processes in international construction joint venture projects in Thailand, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Nanayakkara, L (2012) Site layout: how it is perceived to affect productivity in public sector construction projects in Sri Lanka, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Oxford Brookes University.
Schröpfer, V (2013) Social network analysis of knowledge transfer in sustainable office building projects in the UK and Germany, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction Management , Oxford Brookes University.
Thompson, N J (2003) Relationship marketing and client trust towards contractors within the large private building sector of the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Real Estate and Construction, Oxford Brookes University.
Usman, Z S (2023) Using Semantic Web technologies to recommend sustainable building technology products, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Wilkinson, S (1993) Entry to employment: Choices made by qualified women civil engineers leaving higher education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
Yakub, H (1992) Buildings at risk registers: Their influence in reducing risk of dilapidation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Oxford Brookes University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: heritage; conservation; listed buildings; owner; case studies
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- URL: http://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/b0477a64-77d8-c9c0-cd38-64356780ea5c/1
- Abstract:
Over recent years, it has seemed that the threat to listed buildings and unlisted buildings in conservation areas has arisen not only from redevelopment schemes which can be controlled but also from deliberate neglect and inadequate maintenance which is considered just as real a threat. In response to what has been perceived as this threat, English Heritage has proposed buildings at risk registers. The aim of this study is to analyse and determine perceptions of risk and the interpretation of various groups of the powers given to local authorities under the Town and Country Planning Acts. The study examines the assumptions made by English Heritage and others of the causes of the continuing threat to listed buildings, and in particular to test the efficacy of these registers. In particular, the study examines the way in which the registers are compiled and used, and the main causes of the disrepair of the buildings studied. It analyses the decisions made by owners and local authorities, and evaluates the effect of all these factors in terms of the number of buildings that became subsequently restored or demolished. Twenty-four buildings are used as case studies in considerable depth. The findings show that threats have arisen not from ignorance or lack of understanding but rather from the attitudes of owners, local authorities and the general public towards building conservation. The obvious reluctance of local authorities to use enforcement powers against owners has not helped to alleviate these threats, neither was the incentive of grant aid effective. In spite of the reluctance of some local authorities to implement buildings at risk registers, this study concludes that the establishment of such registers is the proper solution to solve these threats. The existence of registers would help in the compilation of lists and full details of all buildings considered at risk: it would help to monitor those buildings that are vulnerable and assist in planning for suitable administrative and practical actions to be taken. Most importantly, it would stop further unnecessary demolition of a valued and recognised heritage.
Zhou, L (2009) Achieving sustainable development through the private finance initiative procurement process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Dept of Construction and Real Estate, Oxford Brookes University.