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Aigbavboa, C, Addo, L Y, Ebekozien, A, Thwala, W D and Arthur-Aidoo, B M (2023) Developing a framework for effective institutional management of Ghana's urban water supply. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 290-302.
Amoah, C (2023) Quality management framework for government social housing construction in South Africa. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 217-36.
Amoah, C and Nkosazana, H (2023) Effective management strategies for construction contract disputes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 70-84.
Amoah, C and Steyn, D (2023) Barriers to unethical and corrupt practices avoidance in the construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 85-101.
Chew, M Y L (2023) Façade inspection for falling objects from tall buildings in Singapore. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 162-83.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: building diagnostics; building pathology; falling objects; façade inspection; maintainability of facilities; public safety
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-10-2020-0087
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Purpose: This paper highlights a crucial public safety issue due to falling objects from tall residential buildings in Singapore. A systematic façade inspection regime and a system of evaluation of severity for the detection and assessment of potential falling objects from tall buildings are presented. Design/methodology/approach: The research uses qualitative case study approach with 450 tall residential buildings sampled for the study. The common materials, elements, components with high risk of falling objects, the nature and type of the falling, the critical factors affecting the falling, the respective level of severity, and the effectiveness of various diagnostic techniques and protocols, are summarised. Findings: Façade for tall residential buildings in Singapore comprises mainly cementitious materials cast in situ or precast, with fixtures and architectural features, all of which have potential of falling. The common anomalies arising from each material and fixture/features are identified, the causes evaluated and their implications to future design, construction and maintenance analysed. Originality/value: This study provides original and significant information to a crucial public safety issue, setting design and construction criteria that will serve as a benchmark for new and existing facades, applicable to all cities dominated by tall buildings. The paper presents original figures, checklists and guides as a basis for readers’ consideration to use according to their respective unique conditions. © 2021, Michael Y.L. Chew.
Cole, R J and Jose Valdebenito, M (2013) The importation of building environmental certification systems: international usages of BREEAM and LEED. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 662-76.
Coleman, M J, Irvine, K N, Lemon, M and Shao, L (2013) Promoting behaviour change through personalized energy feedback in offices. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 637-51.
Ebekozien, A and Aigbavboa, C (2023) Evaluation of built environment programmes accreditation in the 21st century education system in Nigeria: stakeholders' perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 102-18.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C and Aliu, J (2023) Built environment academics for 21st-century world of teaching: stakeholders' perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 119-38.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Samsurijan, M S, Amadi, G C and Duru, O D S (2023) Moderating effect of Nigerian government policy support on the relationship between project management framework and emerging construction contractors' sustainability. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 269-89.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Samsurijan, M S, Rohayati, M I and Malek, N M (2023) Developing a framework for higher education institution building maintenance via soft system methodology. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 184-200.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Samsurijan, M S, Salman, A and Amadi, G C (2023) Urban resilience for sustainable homeownership: the role of self-help in the ancient city of Benin, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 201-16.
Egbelakin, T, Wilkinson, S, Potangaroa, R and Ingham, J (2013) Improving regulatory frameworks for earthquake risk mitigation. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 677-89.
Foulds, C, Powell, J and Seyfang, G (2013) Investigating the performance of everyday domestic practices using building monitoring. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 622-36.
Giddings, B, Sharma, M, Jones, P and Jensen, P (2013) An evaluation tool for design quality: PFI sheltered housing. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 690-705.
Hamida, M B, Jylhä, T, Remøy, H and Gruis, V (2023) Circular building adaptability and its determinants – A literature review. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 47-69.
Ikuabe, M, Aigbavboa, C and Kissi, E (2023) Potential applications and benefits of humanoids in the construction industry: a South African perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 254-68.
Ilgın, H E (2023) A study on interrelations of structural systems and main planning considerations in contemporary supertall buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 1-25.
Ilgın, H E (2023) An analysis of space efficiency in Asian supertall towers. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 237-53.
Ilgın, H E (2023) Interrelations of slenderness ratio and main design criteria in supertall buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 139-61.
Ilgın, H E, Karjalainen, M and Pelsmakers, S (2023) Contemporary tall residential timber buildings: what are the main architectural and structural design considerations?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 26-46.
Ludvig, K, Stenberg, A-C and Gluch, P (2013) The value of communicative skills for developing an energy strategy. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 611-21.
Ma, Q, Cheung, S O and Li, S (2023) Optimum risk/reward sharing framework to incentivize integrated project delivery adoption. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 519–35.
Michieka, N M, Razek, N H A and Gearhart, R S (2023) Modelling the impact of oil price changes and investment decisions on construction wages in the U.S.. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 500–18.
Nielsen, K J, Törner, M, Pousette, A and Grill, M (2023) National culture and occupational safety – a comparison of worker-level factors impacting safety for Danish and Swedish construction workers. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 445–56.
Pérez-Bella, J M, Domínguez-Hernández, J, Rodríguez-Soria, B, del Coz-Díaz, J J, Cano-Suñén, E and Navarro-Manso, A (2013) An extended method for comparing watertightness tests for facades. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 706-21.
Pitts, A and Liao, H (2013) An assessment technique for the evaluation and promotion of sustainable Olympic design and urban development. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 722-34.
Tezel, A and Koskela, L (2023) Off-site construction in highways projects: management, technical, and technology perspectives from the United Kingdom. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 475–99.
Tillson, A-A, Oreszczyn, T and Palmer, J (2013) Assessing impacts of summertime overheating: some adaptation strategies. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 652-61.
Vosman, L, Coenen, T B J, Volker, L and Visscher, K (2023) Collaboration and innovation beyond project boundaries: exploring the potential of an ecosystem perspective in the infrastructure sector. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 457–74.