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Al-Zarrad, M A (2018) Multi-criteria decision-making model to improve linear repetitive projects time-cost trade-off in uncertain environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Awolusi, I G (2017) Active construction safety leading indicator data collection and evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Chau, A D (2018) Conceptual cost estimation decision support system in university construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Egan, C M (1989) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Mankato State university construction management program, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Giron Matute, W A (2018) Sustainability analysis for construction companies under the LEED code, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Harbin, K B (2020) A decision analysis tool for building renovations regarding adaptive reuse, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: standards; life cycle; reuse; decision analysis; validation; renovation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2505334743
- Abstract:
Renovation projects are an important part of a building’s life cycle and are performed for a variety of reasons, including adaptive reuse which can vary in scope and size. They are also prone to unexpected issues which can lead to costly changes. This can be exacerbated by arbitrarily choosing the renovation space. The renovation project may waste time, money, and effort and lead to a space that does not meet the needs of the user.A better understanding of a project’s scope earlier in the development process helps to identify renovation spaces that meets users’ needs with less need for renovation. This leads to the selection of a renovation space that reduces construction by minimizing the impact to existing systems. This benefits everyone involved in the renovation process.This dissertation presents an improved approach to minimize the impact of adaptive reuse by providing a decision analysis tool to help select the space for renovation. The tool provides information to help reduce the arbitrary nature of selection. The decision analysis tool allows users to select a space that minimizes the impact yet fits the renovation needs.The tool provides an exhaustive search of room combinations with room areas and shape, and impacts to building system and current room usages. The information is provided to users in a format that is easy to filter and sort. The tool addresses some of the deficiencies of earlier methods such as providing misaligned room selections. By providing the fit of the room shape users can choose the space that best fits the needs of the renovation. The tool also minimizes the need for user input, which has been an issue for previous approaches. User inputs do not require an extensive knowledge of the tool or general building information.The tool uses building information and renovation standards from The University of Alabama in the decision analysis. The research incorporates existing buildings on The University of Alabama campus to help ensure adequate historical information is available for validation. In the future, any building could be analyzed by the tool as long as the necessary information is available.
Hatamleh, M T (2020) Enhancing the management proficiencies in developing countries: The impact of project risk management within a project management maturity model on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Macdonald, R N (2013) A strategy for materials price risk mitigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Mejia Aguilar, G (2013) Improving accuracy of project outcome predictions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Nguyen, T T (2017) Modeling of clt creep behavior and real-time hybrid simulation of a clt-lifs building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Ogunrinde, O (2020) Enhancing quality management in highway construction using emerging methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Okpala, I U (2022) Robotics and automation in construction: Developing foundational insight and tools to support safe implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Premraj, P (2017) Assessment of project controls for shutdowns/turnarounds/outages, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Shen, X (2017) Location-based leading indicators in BIM for construction safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Song, S (2017) Construction equipment travel path visualization and productivity evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Stone, M L C (2013) Development of unit cost estimating models with respect to scale economies and material price volatility for use in probabilistic life cycle cost analyses, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Thomas, W K (2013) The impact of RFP phase project scope development on the successful outcome of construction projects using the design build project delivery method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Watson, S V (2010) Pre-disaster planning for transportation infrastructure recovery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama at Birmingham.