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Aigwi, I E, Egbelakin, T and Ingham, J (2018) Efficacy of adaptive reuse for the redevelopment of underutilised historical buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 385–407.

Baron, N and Cherenet, Z (2018) Perceptions and pathways of resilience in Addis Ababa. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 337–52.

Brown, S and Walker, G (2008) Understanding heat wave vulnerability in nursing and residential homes. Building Research & Information, 36(04), 363–72.

Buyukyoran, F and Gundes, S (2018) Optimized real options-based approach for government guarantees in PPP toll road projects. Construction Management and Economics, 36(04), 203–16.

Cole, R J, Robinson, J, Brown, Z and O'Shea, M (2008) Re-contextualizing the notion of comfort. Building Research & Information, 36(04), 323–36.

Cooper, G (2008) Escaping the house: Comfort and the California garden. Building Research & Information, 36(04), 373–80.

Harris, H J (2008) Conquering winter: US consumers and the cast-iron stove. Building Research & Information, 36(04), 337–50.

Healy, S (2008) Air-conditioning and the 'homogenization' of people and built environments. Building Research & Information, 36(04), 312–22.

Higgins, D and Perera, T (2018) Advancing real estate decision making: understanding known, unknown and unknowable risks. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 373–84.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Risk management framework; Real estate performance; Extreme risk events; Real estate risk management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2398-4708
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-01-2018-0006
  • Abstract:
    Whilst existing literature on real estate risk management focusses almost exclusively on holistic risk management techniques, documented increases in frequency and magnitude of unforeseen, rare and extreme events can throw up sudden, unexpected shocks that can challenge recognised real estate decision-making strategies. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach To advance real estate decision-making practice in this area, this research paper takes the skilfully conceptualised downside risk framework presented by Diebold et al. (2010), being the known (K), the unknown (u) and the unknowable (U) risk categories, to provide a blueprint for effective real estate decision making in a changing global environment. Findings In recording categories of risk, managing uncertainty can be achieved by an interrelated approach of adaption, robustness and resilience. This is important part of a real estate manager’s decision-making toolkit as risk recognition and knowledge of KuU event categories can augment an effective management strategy. Originality/value The mastery of modern real estate risk management can be better served by understanding and managing extreme downside risk events. Creating a comprehensive risk management framework can enhance comparative real estate performance whereby unprepared competitors fail in a world increasingly affected by large, highly improbable and unpredictable events.

Huuhka, S and Saarimaa, S (2018) Adaptability of mass housing: size modification of flats as a response to segregation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 408–26.

Leiringer, R and Dainty, A (2018) Plugging into the big debates of the day. Construction Management and Economics, 36(04), 181.

Parkhurst, G and Parnaby, R (2008) Growth in mobile air-conditioning: A socio-technical research agenda. Building Research & Information, 36(04), 351–62.

Sadikoglu Asan, H and Ozsoy, A (2018) The importance of user memory in understanding housing quality. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 427–46.

Shadid, W K (2018) A framework for managing organizations in complex environments. Construction Management and Economics, 36(04), 182–202.

Strengers, Y (2008) Comfort expectations: The impact of demand-management strategies in Australia. Building Research & Information, 36(04), 381–91.

Tansey, P, Spillane, J P and Brooks, T (2018) Creating opportunities in the face of an environmental jolt: exploring turnaround strategizing practices within large Irish construction contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 36(04), 217–41.

Warren-Myers, G, Judge, M and Paladino, A (2018) Sustainability ratings in residential development: a worthwhile endeavour?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 353–72.