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Agyefi-Mensah, S, Kpamma, Z E and Hagan, D E (2022) Stair step geometry compliance with standard specifications for safety and usability: a study of selected university buildings in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 20-39.
Alipour-Bashary, M, Ravanshadnia, M, Abbasianjahromi, H and Asnaashari, E (2022) Building demolition risk assessment by applying a hybrid fuzzy FTA and fuzzy CRITIC-TOPSIS framework. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 134-59.
Cole, R J (2012) Transitioning from green to regenerative design. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 39–53.
Cole, R J, Busby, P, Guenther, R, Briney, L, Blaviesciunaite, A and Alencar, T (2012) A regenerative design framework: setting new aspirations and initiating new discussions. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 95–111.
du Plessis, C (2012) Towards a regenerative paradigm for the built environment. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 7–22.
Ehwi, R J, Oti-Sarpong, K, Shojaei, R and Burgess, G (2022) Offsite Manufacturing Research: A Systematic Review of Methodologies Used. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 1–24.
Ekeskär, A, Havenvid, & I, Karrbom Gustavsson, T and Eriksson, P E (2022) Construction logistics in a multi-project context: coopetition among main contractors and the role of third-party logistics providers. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 25–40.
Faqih, F, Zayed, T and Alfalah, G (2022) Technology-based multi-tiered building diagnosis framework. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 101-33.
Hamida, M B, Hassanain, M A and Al-Hammad, A M (2022) Review and assessment of factors affecting adaptive reuse of commercial projects in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 1-19.
Hoxie, C, Berkebile, R and Todd, J A (2012) Stimulating regenerative development through community dialogue. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 65–80.
Inançoğlu, S and Uzunoglu, S S (2022) Transformation of social housing kitchens over time: Nicosia Göçmenköy social houses as a case study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 40-59.
Järvenpää, A, Eriksson, P E and Larsson, J (2022) Exploring a public client’s control systems in infrastructure projects from a relationship history perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 56–71.
Mang, P and Reed, B (2012) Designing from place: a regenerative framework and methodology. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 23–38.
Nwadike, A N and Wilkinson, S (2022) Why amending building codes? An investigation of the benefits of regular building code amendment in New Zealand. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 76-100.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: amendment; benefits; building code; earthquake; New Zealand; resilience
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-08-2020-0068
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Purpose: The New Zealand building code has played a vital role in reducing the impact of disasters in the built environment. Following the nature of earthquake occurrences, the associated impacts such as building collapse and the increase in technological innovation in the building sector, the New Zealand building code has been frequently amended. The building code amendment ensures that buildings and other related infrastructures can withstand the impact of ground shaking without substantial damages to buildings. The purpose of this paper is to identify and explore the benefits of building code amendments in New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach: Document analysis and closed-ended questionnaire were adopted as data collection instruments for this study. The relevant stakeholders comprise structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, architect, building services consulting engineer, licensed building practitioner, project manager, building contractor, local authority, academic/researcher and quantity surveyor. Findings: A significant proportion of the survey participants that agreed to the importance of building code amendments in New Zealand justify the benefits of the amendments. The study serves as a useful guide to policy regulators and researchers who are exploring other aspects of regular building code amendments in New Zealand. The findings from this study suggest that amending the New Zealand building code needs a proactive approach to promote local technology, enhance low-cost construction materials, training of code users and reducing bureaucracy in design approval and construction inspection. The study concludes that improving on the 28 factors identified in this study would contribute intensively to disaster risk reduction in the built environment and an increase in compliance level in New Zealand. Originality/value: This paper originality comes from its practical approach towards identifying the benefits of building code amendments
Plaut, J M, Dunbar, B, Wackerman, A and Hodgin, S (2012) Regenerative design: the LENSES Framework for buildings and communities. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 112–22.
Simpeh, F and Adisa, S (2022) On-campus student accommodation safety measures: provision versus risk analysis. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(01), 60-75.
Styhre, A, Brorström, S and Gluch, P (2022) The valuation of housing in low-amenity and low purchasing power city districts: social and economic value entangled by default. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 72–86.
Svec, P, Berkebile, R and Todd, J A (2012) REGEN: toward a tool for regenerative thinking. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 81–94.
Svensson, I and Gluch, P (2022) Materiality in action: the role of objects in institutional work. Construction Management and Economics, 40(01), 41–55.
Zari, M P (2012) Ecosystem services analysis for the design of regenerative built environments. Building Research & Information, 40(01), 54–64.