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Amadi, A (2023) The statistical sensitivity of highway project cost to geo-heterogeneity in the tropics. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 875-902.

Chabbi, R, Ferhoune, N and Bouabdallah, F (2023) Diagnostic of degraded reinforced concrete bridges explaining the environmental condition effect and reinforcement method. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 825-48.

Davies, P J, Emmitt, S and Firth, S K (2013) On-site energy management challenges and opportunities: a contractor's perspective. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 450-68.

Dehghan Pour Farashah, M, Aslani, E, Yadollahi, S and Ghaderi, Z (2023) Postoccupancy evaluation of historic buildings after their adaptive reuse into boutique hotels: an experience from Yazd, Iran. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 849-74.

El-adaway, I H, Ali, G G, Eissa, R, Abdul Nabi, M, Ahmed, M O, Elbashbishy, T and Khalef, R (2023) Construction Management and Economics 40th anniversary: investigating knowledge structure and evolution of research trends. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 338–60.

Eweda, A, Al-Sakkaf, A, Zayed, T and Alkass, S (2023) Condition assessment model of building indoor environment: a case study on educational buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 767-88.

Fuerst, F, van de Wetering, J and Wyatt, P (2013) Is intrinsic energy efficiency reflected in the pricing of office leases?. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 373-83.

Hassanain, M A, Sanni-Anibire, M O and Mahmoud, A S (2023) Design quality assessment of campus facilities through post occupancy evaluation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 693-712.

Himpe, E, Trappers, L, Debacker, W, Delghust, M, Laverge, J, Janssens, A, Moens, J and Van Holm, M (2013) Life cycle energy analysis of a zero-energy house. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 435-49.

Jaafar, M, Salim, N A A, Salleh, N M, Sulieman, M Z, Ulang, N M and Ebekozien, A (2023) Developing a framework for fire safety management plan: the case of Malaysia's public hospital buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 713-33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: fire management plan; healthcare buildings; Malaysia; operators’ perception; public hospital
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-04-2021-0060
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: Globally, several studies have shown that hospital building is charged with multiple inherent risks because a large number of users are vulnerable in tragic events. Thus, the need for the fire safety management plan (FSMP) has been proved as an instrument to mitigate fire and related risks in healthcare facilities. In Malaysia, FSMP regarding public healthcare building is yet to be explored in-depth. Therefore, this paper explores the information necessary to develop the FSMP framework for public hospital buildings. Design/methodology/approach: The paper’s objectives were accomplished via a combination of five face-to-face interviews and observations of five selected public hospitals in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The five key participants were across the five public hospitals and collated data analysed through thematic analysis with the assistance of MAXQDA 2018. Findings: Findings show that fire safety stakeholders practice system, fire safety action plan and fire risk management were the three main variables that promote fire safety programme and will improve FSMP for Malaysia’s public hospital buildings. Research limitations/implications: This paper’s data collection is limited to Penang, Malaysia, and a qualitative research approach was used, but this does not deteriorate the strength of the findings. Future studies are needed to consider validating findings from this paper via a quantitative approach. Practical implications: The suggested framework can be employed by Malaysia’s public hospital authorities as a guideline to mitigate fire hazards in the country’s healthcare facilities. Originality/value: This paper is encouraging hospital operators and other key stakeholders to improve on their FSMP for healthcare buildings across Malaysia as part of the study implications.

Maslova, S and Burgess, G (2023) Delivering human-centred housing: understanding the role of post-occupancy evaluation and customer feedback in traditional and innovative social housebuilding in England. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 277–92.

Newsham, G R, Birt, B J, Arsenault, C, Thompson, A J L, Veitch, J A, Mancini, S, Galasiu, A D, Gover, B N, Macdonald, I A and Burns, G J (2013) Do ‘green’ buildings have better indoor environments? New evidence. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 415-34.

Pérez-Bella, J M, Domínguez-Hernández, J, Rodríguez-Soria, B, del Coz-Díaz, J J and Cano-Suñén, E (2013) A new method for determining the water tightness of building facades. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 401-14.

Puolitaival, T, Kähkönen, K and Kestle, L (2023) The framing of construction management responsibilities in job advertisements in the UK and the USA. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 307–21.

Royal, S, Lehoux, N and Blanchet, P (2023) Comparative case study research: an international analysis of nine home warranty schemes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 789-824.

Silveira da Costa, V and da Silva Torres, A (2023) Diagnosis of degradation state of the historic building facade through qualitative and quantitative indicators: case study of the Former School of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 734-66.

Todd, J A, Pyke, C and Tufts, R (2013) Implications of trends in LEED usage: rating system design and market transformation. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 384-400.

Vidalakis, C and Sommerville, J (2013) Transportation responsiveness and efficiency within the building supply chain. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 469-81.

Wang, Y, Yao, Y, Zhang, Y, Su, B and Wu, T (2023) Impact of industrial agglomeration on total factor productivity in the construction industry: evidence from China. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 322–37.

Zapata Quimbayo, C A and Mejía Vega, C A (2023) Credit risk in infrastructure PPP projects under the real options approach. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 293–306.