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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.
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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: on-campus; provision; risk; safety; security; student accommodation; university
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-06-2020-0047
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Purpose: This paper compares the provision and risk associated with the lack of safety measures in the student accommodations of a university in the Western Cape province, South Africa, with the aim of developing a guide to improve the provision of the safety measures. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a case study research strategy. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to collect quantitative data, whereas an interview was conducted to collect qualitative data. Both descriptive (mean score) and inferential (paired t-test) statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data, whereas a content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Findings: Although most of the measures were provided, few critical measures were not adequate or not provided at all. Moreover, the mean scores obtained indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the provision and risk of non-provision of most of the measures. Weapon detector, closed-circuit television (CCTV), water sprinkler system, lift for disabled students, disabled toilet facility, burglar bar on doors, first aid box, medically trained personnel on post and accident logbook were identified as measures requiring urgent attention. Research limitations/implications: Data were collected only from one university; therefore, the findings of the research study may not be generalised. Thus, a study that can expand the number of participating universities is recommended. Practical implications: The facilities department and safety unit can use the recommendations provided to improve the safety of the student accommodations. Policymakers could also benefit from the findings of the study. Originality/value: There is dearth of studies focussing mainly on student accommodation security and safety measures from the infrastructure point of view. Thus, this article contributes to the body of knowledge in this area.
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.