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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 (2022) Effective management strategies for construction contract disputes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 70-84.

Amoah, C and Steyn, D (2022) 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 (2021) Façade inspection for falling objects from tall buildings in Singapore. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 162-83.

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, Aigbavboa, C and Aliu, J (2022) 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, 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.

Type: Journal Article
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ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2013.819546
Abstract:
New Zealand's devastating Canterbury earthquakes provided an opportunity to examine the efficacy of existing regulations and policies relevant to seismic strengthening of vulnerable buildings. The mixed-methods approach adopted, comprising both qualitative and quantitative approaches, revealed that some of the provisions in these regulations pose as constraints to appropriate strengthening of earthquake-prone buildings. Those provisions include the current seismic design philosophy, lack of mandatory disclosure of seismic risks and ineffective timeframes for strengthening vulnerable buildings. Recommendations arising from these research findings and implications for pre-disaster mitigation for future earthquake and Canterbury's post-disaster reconstruction suggest: (1) a reappraisal of the requirements for earthquake engineering design and construction, (2) a review and realignment of all regulatory frameworks relevant to earthquake risk mitigation, and (3) the need to develop a national programme necessary to achieve consistent mitigation efforts across the country. These recommendations are important in order to present a robust framework where New Zealand communities such as Christchurch can gradually recover after a major earthquake disaster, while planning for pre-disaster mitigation against future earthquakes.

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 (2022) 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) An analysis of space efficiency in Asian supertall towers. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 237-53.

Ilgın, H E (2022) 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 (2022) 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.

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.

Tillson, A-A, Oreszczyn, T and Palmer, J (2013) Assessing impacts of summertime overheating: some adaptation strategies. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 652-61.